02-04-2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Daniel Damian
Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Manuel Lozano
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Ayala.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Council Member Alejandra Avila (present)
Council Member Emmanuel Estrasda (present)
Council Member Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – NO CLOSE SESSION WAS CONDUCTED.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Estrada and the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Cailei Audrey Buna from Sierra Vista High School for being the First Female to reach 1,000 Career Basketball Points.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:17 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Cindy Rubio 3) Marco Ornelas
4) John Rios 5) Lynn
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City of Baldwin Park’s Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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2. Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026, and Special Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2025.
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on January 21, 2026 and the Special Meeting held on December 17, 2025.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Acquisition of Specialized Firearms for SWAT Operations Motion to:
1. Approve the acquisition of ten (10) Daniel Defense DDM4v7 select-fire rifles and associated tactical accessories for SWAT operations at a total cost of $45,824.46; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustment using the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund (Fund #205) for this purchase; and
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the purchase upon Council approval and complete all necessary procurement documentation.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Authorize Award of Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. to Construct Block Walls at Ana Montenegro Park
Motion to:
1. Approve and award the construction contract to construct block walls at Ana Montenegro Park to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $105,775.00; and
2. Approve a 25% construction contingency in the amount of $26,443 for the project; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with FS Contractors, Inc.; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments to cover the awarded contract amount plus the contingency, and set up necessary account numbers.
Item #4 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt as amended with a 25% contingency. Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
5. Authorization to Publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services
Motion to:
1. Authorize Staff to publish a Request for Proposal for Professional Landscape Maintenance Services to commence in May 2026.; and
2. Continue with the current landscape vendor to maintain existing contract sites until a new contract is awarded (the City is currently negotiating the CIP increase).; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
6. Honorary Memorial Sign for Officer Sam Riveros
Motion to:
1. Option 1 - Install the memorial sign designation at the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue as "Officer Sam Riveros; and
2. Rename a portion of Bogart Avenue between Ramona Blvd. and Pacific Avenue as Officer Sam Riveros during the same time as the Memorial in font of City Hall; and
3. Authorize the installation of Memorial Street signs at the selected location; and
4. Direct staff to coordinate with appropriate City departments to complete the installation and plan a dedication ceremony; and
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget adjustments within the Public Works existing resources.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Animal Control Comparison: Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) and Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control Presented by Captain Josh Henricks Motion to receive and file presentation, direct staff to bring back IVHS agreement with the addition of a dedicated animal control officer with all the Events of Services listed with the discounted prices.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [5 – 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
8. CDBG Sidewalk Project Update presented by Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works.
Daniel Padilla, Director of Public works gave an update on the sidewalks being repaired and the possibility to have more streets added to the project in the near future.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION
Mayor Damian and Councilmember Avila sought from the City Council consensus to direct staff to bring back a staff report regarding Data Center Moratorium and options.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to inform the community regarding the switch of Animal Control and the resources or animal services.
Mayor Damian sought from the City Council consensus to direct staff to inform residents of the duties that the law enforcement can do within our local jurisdiction when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is in the process of taking a person and vandalizing the person’s personal vehicle. Where does our Police Department stand and our role. We will not work with ICE.