CITY COUNCIL Daniel Damian
Mayor
REGULAR MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL Emmanuel J. Estrada
1958
NALEY Manuel Lozano
May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Lopez.
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 the City Council met in closed session on the items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda, all Councilmembers were present. He reported that the Council settled with Rukli, Inc Case No. 22DYVB28634. Rukli will pay the City the amount of $400,000 ($300,000 down and $10,000 a month and there is no reportable action on the other items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced the meeting would be closed In Memory of Armillo "Bill" Alvarez and Councilmember Lozano would like to close In Memory of Natalie Gutierrez.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
The City Council declared May 2025 as Older Americans Month proclamation presented to Xiaohui "Shirley" Cao, a 2026 Older American Citizen of the Year Honoree.
The City Council presented to Xiaohui "Shirley" Cao a plaque for 2026 Senior of the Year.
Moved to the next meeting: Lupus Awareness Month presented to Juana Mata, Looms for Lupus and Proclamation - Fibromyalgia Awareness Month presented to Juana Mata, Looms for Lupus The City Council presented to Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada a Certificate of Recognition for being elect Board Chair to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. 05-06-2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The City Council presented to Maria Moreno, Director of Recreation and Community Services a Certificate of Recognition for being honored by Supervisor, Hilda L. Solis at the Women's History Month Power Hour.
The City Council declared May 3-9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week proclamation was presented to Christopher Saenz, City Clerk and Shirley Quinones, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk.
The City Council declared May 10 - 16, 2026 as National Police Week proclamation was presented to the Baldwin Park Police Department.
The City Council declared May 17 - 23 as National Public Works Week proclamation was presented to the Public Works Department.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:58 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Nathaniel Osollo 3) Rev Paul Flores 4) Cindy Rubio 3) Elizabeth Sandoval 4) John Rios
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2026
Motion to approve the following meeting minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on April 15, 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1525 Amending Chapter 153, Part 11 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units In Response to Changes in State Law, Amending in its Entirety Chapter 153.
Section 153.135 Relating to Objective Design Standards and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code (Location: Citywide; Applicant: City of Baldwin Park; Case Number: AZC 25-01) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1525 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY, THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 153, PART 11 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) TO BE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 153, SECTION 153.135 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS), AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17"
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
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4. Approval of Standardized City Logo and Authorization to Implement Across City Signage and Assets
Motion to:
1. Approve the adoption of a standardized City logo and direct staff to implement its use across all City departments, signage, facilities, and materials as part of ongoing maintenance and capital improvement efforts.; and,
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $32,360.00 from Measure R Local Return Fund 254; and,
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to prepare necessary documentation to execute the project.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN Approve Change Order (Amend Contract) with Gentry Brothers, Inc. for FY 26 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project (CIP No. 26-005-55047)
Item #5 was pulled for further discussion.
Motion to:
1. Approve the construction change order (contract amendment) for the FY 26 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project (CIP No. 26-005-55047) with Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $407,000 and along with the previous contingency; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Construction Contract Change Order; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments as necessary.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
6. Award of Contract for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.
Motion to:
1. Approve a 6-year and 2-month Maintenance Service Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. in an annual amount of $ 222,276.00 for monthly landscape maintenance services; and
2. Approve an additional $91,500.00 per fiscal year to address unforeseen "Extra Work," defined as services beyond the established Scope of Services for all locations. This may include, but is not limited to, repairs and improvements at center medians, SGR Greenway, Zócalo Park, and other City properties identified in the RFP, for the following:
• $34,000 for non-routine work (e.g., irrigation repairs and replanting on an as-needed • $57,500.00 for material and supplies (e.g., irrigation parts, plants, trees, hardscape material, etc.)
3. Authorize the Mayor and City clerk to execute the contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc, for landscape maintenance services; and,
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $41,258.50 for FY 2025-26 and $139,000.00 for FY 2026-27 from Fund #110 Measure BP Fund as recommended by 05-06-2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Stakeholders Oversight Committee on 10-7-2025 and to make necessary budget adjustments for the length of the Agreement for FY2026-2032 Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services; and
5. Authorize the Director of Public Works or his Designee to process necessary documents.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Approval of the 2026 Annual Report for Military Equipment Motion to:
1. Approve the 2026 Annual Military Equipment Report and the updated inventory of military equipment.
2. Approve the proposed updates to the Military Equipment Use Policy (Exhibit A) to reflect newly acquired equipment, retired equipment, and equipment pending delivery
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to expend up to $10,000 from the remaining FY 2025-26 SWAT operational equipment budget for the purchase of chemical munitions, noise flash diversionary devices, and related delivery systems as identified in the 2026 Annual Military Equipment Report, upon City Council approval.
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA DAMIAN
8. Randall Russom, RRM Design Group presented to the City Council the City-owned ADU plans.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Avila sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look into the City's Ordinance to restrict diesel trucks from traveling through city's residential area.
Councilmember Estrada sought consensus from the City Council to direct staff to look into a Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems, write a Letter of Support on AB1738 regarding remote inspections and conduct an educational workshop on the differences of e-bikes and e-motos.
Mayor Damian sought consensus from the City Council to: 1) to direct staff bring back an update regarding REOM;s books, including a detailed report of what the City has been paid from 2020 to the present, and 2) to have staff review and bring back options regarding youth riding bicycles and e-bikes through the city in a dangerous manner, and 3) to direct staff to bring forward the creation of an Annual City of Baldwin Park Citizen of the Year Award, and 4) to consider renaming Cesar E. Chavez Street and the amphitheater at Morgan Park and to gather public suggestion, and 5) to remind all city staff that we are here to serve our 05-06-2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
residents and businesses and that the responsibility includes treating everyone with respect, courtesy, and professionalism, ; and 5) have city staff take customer service training.
The City Council came to a consensus to send a letter of support from AB1821 regarding the PRA deadlines.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:31 p.m.
APPROVED: June 3, 2026
Dane Dinin, Myar
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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