CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY Daniel Damian
HOUSING AUTHORITY SAN GABRIEL Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala NALLEY Councilmember Alejandra Avila
REGULAR MEETING ПОВОРОВАНО АНАТОУ Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada Minutes Councilmember Manuel Lozano
March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Saenz.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that no closed session was held and there was nothing to report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced that 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.
Changes to the Agenda
Motion to remove Agenda Item #4 - Approval of Proposed Mural Artwork at the Esteban Torres Project Site (Cesar Chavez Foundation) Located at 14617 Ramona Boulevard for further staff review.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
The Mayor and the City Council presented Albert Trinh, Accounting Manager a Certificate of Recognition.
The Mayor and the City Council presented Italia Cabrera, Baldwin Park High School Wrestler that placed 8th place in CIF and Qualified for Masters a Certificate of Recognition 03-18-2026 City Council Regular _FA_HA Meeting Minutes
The Mayor and the City Council presented the Sierra Vista High School Girls Basketball Team a Certificate of Recognition presented to
The Mayor and the City Council proclaimed March 2026 as National Women's History Month and presented the proclamation was presented to Sandra Ledesma-Duckering, Sierra Vista High School Teacher and Head Coach of the Girls Basketball Team.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:38 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Cindy Rubio 2) Irma Morales 3) John Rios 4) Abel
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed at 7:50 p.m.
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 Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Treasurer's Report CC - January 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2026
Motion to approved the following meeting minutes held on March 4, 2026; Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Approval of Proposed Mural Artwork at the Esteban Torres Project Site (Cesar Chavez Foundation) Located at 14617 Ramona Boulevard
Motion to remove Agenda Item #4 for further staff review.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala.
Motion Passed [5 - 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN.
5. Housing Element Progress Report 2025
Item was pulled for further discussion.
Motion to 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).
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN 03-18-2026 City Council Regular _FA_HA Meeting Minutes
6. Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee Logo
Motion to receive and file the report and direct staff to implement the approved logo across all related materials, communications, and project signage.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 84348 to subdivide one (1) 19,281-square foot parcel into two (4) parcels with one single tamily residence and one ADU on one lot and one single family residence and two ADUs on the other lot.
Motion to accept the Final Parcel Map No. 84348 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the Final Parcel Map.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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 Motion:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
9. Consideration of Funding Request for Susan Rubio Zócalo Park Programming, Events and Maintenance
Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
10. Acquisition of Duty Handguns, Lights, and Holsters for Police Department Personnel Item was pulled for further discussion.
Motion to:
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; 03-18-2026 City Council Regular _FA_HA Meeting Minutes
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
11. Claim Rejection
Motion to 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
13. Treasurer's Report SA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN 03-18-2026 City Council Regular _FA_HA Meeting Minutes
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) Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [S-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
16. Treasurer's Report HA - January 2026
Motion receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
17. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0-1]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA ABSTAIN: DAMIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
18. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review
Motion to:
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION • Councilmember Lozano requested Council consensus to consider removing the César Chávez name from the street located in front of Morgan Park, the mural on the Esteban Torres Housing Building, and the amphitheater at Morgan Park. Councilmember Lozano shared personal experiences of working in agricultural fields and expressed disappointment regarding the matter. 03-18-2026 City Council Regular _FA_HA Meeting Minutes
• Councilmember Avila discussed the decision to remove Item No. 4 from the agenda to allow staff additional time to review various related topics. Councilmember Avila requested an update on the pocket park initiatives, specifically those with butterfly and hummingbird themes. Additionally, Councilmember Avila encouraged staff to explore grant opportunities, referenced prior funding received from Los Angeles County, and thanked Recreation staff for their work. • Councilmember Estrada provided comments regarding recent news related to César Chávez and stated that further comment would be reserved pending a better understanding of how to proceed.
Councilmember Estrada also expressed appreciation to the Recreation team for tree planting efforts and emphasized the need for improved air quality and the planting of more native trees. Appreciation was extended to staff for securing grants and funding for green space initiatives. COG has requested a letter of support for AB1786. CEO Carillo confirmed consensus from entire council to issue a letter of support with all signatures.
• Mayor Damian thanked Congressman Gil Cisneros for funding for the construction of the Teri G.
Muse Family Service Center. Expressed gratitude for funding from Supervisor Hilda Solis for improved green space.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED: April 1, 2026
Daniel Damian, Mayor
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Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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