CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
April 1, 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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Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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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
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation - San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) President's Introduction Proclamation - Donate Life Month Proclamation presented to Jolene Vargas, OneLegacy Ambassador Presentation — Certificate of Recognition presented to Cecelia Bernal for receiving the Woman of the Year in the 48th District from Assemblywoman Blanco E. Rubio
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council 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. Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on March 18, 2026.
3. Authorization to Publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Citywide Tree Trimming Services It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Public Works Department to publish a Request for Proposals for Citywide Tree Trimming Maintenance Services to commence July 1st, 2026. The current contract with West Coast Arborists is set to expire in July 2026.
4. Resolution No. 2026-005, Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-005 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the FY2026-2027 levy of annual assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets and Highway Code.”
5. Resolution No. 2026–004 Initiating the Proceedings and Ordering the Preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Parks Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-004 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, authorizing the initiation of the proceedings and ordering the preparation of the Engineer’s Report for the FY 2026-2027 levy of annual assessments for the City of Baldwin Park Parks Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the State of California Streets and Highways Code.”
6. Waive Formal Bidding and Authorize the Cooperative Purchasing of Hyperconverged Infrastructure from Portola Systems.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Waive Formal Bidding and Authorize Cooperative Purchasing to purchase Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure system pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 34.23; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriation from Federal Asset Forfeiture (Fund #205), State Asset Forfeiture (Fund 206), and General Fund 100) to and budget adjustments related to this acquisition;
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all required documentation for the purchase and installation of Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure.
7. Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and Review Period
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review the attached FY 2025 JAG Grant application and project budget documentation; and
2. Provide any comments or feedback to the grant manager within the 30-day review period; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government" form upon conclusion of the required 30-day governing body review period.
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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 26th 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].