CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Daniel Damian
SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember Alejandra Avila
Minutes SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY Councilmember Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember Manuel Lozano
May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:08 p.m. by Mayor Damian.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present arrived 5:11)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 5:09 p.m., seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION
Esteban E. Torres Village Project Mural Discussion (14625 Ramona Blvd.) The City Council provided feedback, the Foundation and the Muralist will return with alternative conceptual.
Okina Dor, Director of Community Development, presented options regarding Mobile Food Truck Vendors operations within the city. The City Council provided directions for staff.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
A. Case: Ibarra vs City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 24PSCV03015 No Reportable Action
B. Case: Elizabeth Zarate Uscanga, et al v City of Baldwin Park Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23PSCV03476
No Reportable Action
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C. Case: Rukli, Inc vs City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28634
The City Council settled with Rukli for payment to the City in the amount of $400,000 ($300,000 initial and remaining $100,000 will be paid in increments of $10,000 per month.
D. Case: Manuel Lopez v. City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24PSCV01467
No Reportable Action
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED: June 3, 2026
Daniel Damian, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maras
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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