CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Daniel Damian
Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Manuel Lozano
Welcome to your City Council Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings are in session.
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Public Comments
The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the City Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. [Government Code §54954.2]If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or to [email protected]. Written comments will be distributed and will be made part of the written record but will NOT be read verbally at the meeting.
Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered "projects" under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a "project" under CEQA.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority and Finance Authority which are concurrently convening with the City Council this evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation — Certificate of Recognition presented to Albert Trinh, Accounting Manager Presentation - Certificate of Recognition presented to Italia Cabrera, Baldwin Park High School Wrestler that placed 8th place in CIF and Qualified for Masters.
Presentation — Certificate of Recognition presented to the Sierra Vista High School Girls Basketball Team Proclamation for the National Women's History Month
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council, Finance Authority, Housing Authority and will be approved with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. City of Baldwin Park’s Warrants and Demands
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Treasurer's Report CC - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
3. Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2026
It is recommended that the City Council approved the following meeting minutes held on March 4, 2026; Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting.
4. Approval of Proposed Mural Artwork at the Esteban Torres Project Site (Cesar Chavez Foundation) Located at 14617 Ramona Boulevard
It is recommended that the City Council take action to approve the mural artwork proposed by the Cesar Chavez Foundation for the Esteban Torres Project Site located at 14617 Ramona Boulevard per attached.
5. Housing Element Progress Report 2025
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report and direct staff to forward copies to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
6. Measure BP Stateholders Oversight Committee Logo
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report and direct staff to implement the approved logo across all related materials, communications, and project signage.
7. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 84348 to subdivide one (1) 19,281-square foot parcel into two (2) parcels with one single family residence and one ADU on one lot and one single family residence and two ADUs on the other lot.
It is recommended that the City Council accept the Final Parcel Map No. 84348 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the Final Parcel Map.
8. Consideration of Reappropriation of $1,000,000 from Morgan Park Improvements to the Ana Montenegro Park Project and Approval of a $430,000 Construction Contingency It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the reappropriation of $1,000,000 from the Morgan Park Improvements project to the Ana Montenegro Park Project with a construction contingency of $430,000; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute all necessary documents associated with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Grant; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate and make necessary changes to the budget.
9. Consideration of Funding Request for Susan Rubio Zócalo Park Programming, Events and Maintenance
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Funding Request from Measure BP Fund for Susan Rubio Zócalo Park programming, events and maintenance; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate and make necessary changes to the budget.
10. Acquisition of Duty Handguns, Lights, and Holsters for Police Department Personnel It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the acquisition of duty handguns, weapon-mounted lights, holsters, and magazines from Pro Force Law Enforcement at a gross cost of $87,784.19, with an anticipated net cost of $60,244.19 after trade-in credits;
2. Authorize the trade-in of surplus department firearms to Pro Force Law Enforcement in exchange for a credit of up to $27,540.00 to be applied against the purchase price;
3. Authorize the sale of one (1) SIG Sauer P226 duty pistol per eligible sworn employee at $250.00 per pistol, with any unsold pistols to be transferred to Pro Force Law Enforcement as part of the trade-in; and
4. Authorize the use of federal asset forfeiture funds (Fund #205) for this purchase; and
5. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the purchase upon City Council approval, complete all necessary procurement documentation, and administer the sale of surplus firearms to eligible sworn personnel.
6. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
11. Claim Rejection
It is recommended that the City Council reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• State Farm aso Carmen Robles The claimant alleges property damage. • Troy Kody Davidson The claimant alleges property damage. • Oscar Gonzalez The claimant alleges bodily injury. • Jose Armando Banuelos Diaz The claimant alleges property damage. • Manuel Morales The claimant alleges property damage.
This government claim, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the future. Thus, it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making any statements, whether public or private in nature. It is important that no statements be made so as to not prejudice this claim in any way which can happen if public or private comments are made about this claim by City staff or Council Members.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
12. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
13. Treasurer's Report SA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
FINANCE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
14. Treasurer's Report FA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Approve Interagency Agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park (HACBP) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for Project-Based Voucher Program at Grand Park Inn (Project Homekey Baldwin Park) It is recommended that the Housing Authority Board:
1. Approve the Interagency Agreement between HACBP and LACDA for administration of PBVs at the Grand Park Inn Project Homekey site; and
2. Authorize the Executive Director of HACBP to execute the Agreement and any necessary documents associated with the PBV program; and
3. Direct staff to coordinate with LACDA and Weingart Center to ensure compliance with HUD regulations and fair housing requirements.
16. Treasurer's Report HA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
17. Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s Warrants and Demands It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
18. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review the mid-year analysis and approve the mid-year revenue and expenditure projections for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to complete all necessary budget amendments and appropriations.
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 12th day of March 2026.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected].