CITY COUNCIL
FINANCE AUTHORITY CHUBOF Daniel Damian
HOUSING AUTHORITY Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala
SAN GABRIEL Councilmember Alejandra Avila
VALLEY
REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Emmanuel J
Councilmember Estrada
Minutes Manuel Lozano
June 3, 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 Executive Officer Carrillo.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (absent)
Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to excuse Councilmember Manuel Lozano. Motion Passed [4-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
meeting and $50 for attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Ayala and the City Council presented Ulises Vargas, BPHS Piano and Diego Urrutia, SVHS, Vocalist Presentation certificate of recognition for the being awarded as the 2026 Winners of the Mark Daniel Flores Music Foundation Scholarships.
Councilmember Estrada and the City Council presented to the participants certificates of recognition for the completion of the Baldwin Park Community Leadership Program with Active SGV.
Mayor Damin and the City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month, proclamation presented to Juana Mata and Estela Mata-Carcamo, Looms for Lupus Mayor Damin and the City Council proclaimed May 2026 Fibromyalgia Awareness Month presented to Juana Mata and Estela Mata-Carcamo, Looms for Lupus
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Mayor Damin and the City Council presented a city plaque to Looms for Lupus for receiving the California Nonprofit of the Year Award by 48th District Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:56 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Melinda Forbes 3) Rev. Flores 5) John Rios 6) Abel Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
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 Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Treasurer's Report CC - March 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2026
Motion to approve the Special City Council Meeting minutes and the Regular City Council Meeting minutes for May 6, 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to claimant:
• Lizeth Garduno The claimant alleges bodily injury.
• Patricia Aguilar The claimant alleges property damage. • George Gutierrez The claimant alleges property damage. • Lisa Krueger The claimant alleges property damage.
• Queenie Collins The claimant alleges bodily injury.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
5. Adoption of Resolutions (Resolution No. 2026-006, 2026-007, 2026-008 and 2026-009) Calling for and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; Resolution Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide Election to be held on November 3, 2026 Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; Resolution adopting regulations for Candidate Statements; and Resolution Providing for a Procedure for determining by lot a time vote at the November 3, 2026 of the City's General Municipal Election
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 Calling for and giving notice of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026;
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2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-007 Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles consolidate the City's general municipal election with the statewide election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-008 adopting regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-009 Providing for a procedure for determining by lot a tie among candidates at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election in Accordance with Elections Code Section 1565l.
5. Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate an amount not to exceed $200,000 based on the County's cost estimate for election-related costs in the Fiscal Year 2026/27; and
6. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
6. Authorization to Publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Works Engineering Services
Motion to authorize the Public Works Department to publish a Request for Proposals for Public Works Engineering Services.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-010 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California. Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services to reflect Consumer Price Index Increases." Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule for Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services to reflect Consumer Price Index Increases."
2. Consider authorizing the City CEO to start negotiations with Waste Management, Inc. on a 5-year contract extension.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt with the amendment to start negotiations next year, June 2026. Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA,
ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
8. Appropriation of Additional Funds for Land Development and Engineering Plan Checking Services Agreement with RKA and extend the term of its contract and the term for John L. Hunter Associates and David Volz Design to December 31, 2026.
Motion to:
1. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $70,000 from the General Fund for RKA Agreement; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to extend the Professional Services Agreement with RKA, John L. Hunter Associates, and David Volz Design for Engineering services; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments to allow payments as approved for FY 2025/2026.
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4. Authorize Director to coordinate with City Attorney to open the opportunity to Baldwin Park Businesses and residents.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
9. Approval of agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS) to provide school crossing guard services for fiscal year 2026-2027
Motion to:
1. Approve the contract with ACMS for crossing guard services; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and necessary budget adjustments; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to bill BPUSD for their share of the contract in the amount of $177,811.20
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
10. Authorize Award of Contract to Contractor for Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement & Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C)
Motion to:
1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the construction contract for the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C) to SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping in the amount of $150,450.00; subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney; and
2. Approve a 13% construction contingency in the amount of $19,550.00 for the project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments as necessary.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt with amendment Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11. Approval of Revised Conceptual Design for the Teri G. Muse Family Service Center Motion to bring back revised design with the following revisions:
Make modifications to option C - Two Story to have an open concept on the second floor, have an open space facing the park, one office space, kitchen and restrooms and elevator.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to bring back. Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
12. Proposed Establishment of 45-Day Moratorium on the Approval, Establishment, or Operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities (Urgency Ordinance No. 1526)
Motion to waive the reading and adopt by title only by four-fifths vote the urgency moratorium Ordinance No. 1526 entitled: "INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
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MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FACILITIES TO CONSIDER ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858."
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
13. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Projected Budget Discussion presented by Rose Tam, Finance Director
The City Council gave staff direction. CEO informed the City Council that staff will request special event funding from Measure BP Stakeholders Committee.
14. ROEM Financial Update presented by Rose Tam, Finance Director The City Council gave staff direction to work with the City Attorney's office.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
15. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
16. Treasurer's Report SA - March 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
FINANCE AUTHORITY
17. Treasurer's Report FA - March 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
18. Treasurer's Report HA - March 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for March 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
19. To consider the Housing Authority of the City Baldwin Park (HACBP) Public Housing Agency (PHA) 2026-2027 Annual Plan
Chair Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 10:07 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to speak, public hearing is closed.
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. HA-2026-001, entitled "A Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park approving and adopting the Public Housing Annual Agency Plan for FY 2026-2027", which establishes the adoption of the Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA, DAMIAN
20. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, AYALA. ABSTAIN: DAMIAN
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 10:24 P.M.
21. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
A. Case: Rukli, Inc vs City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28634
No Reportable Action
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:27 p.m.
APPROVED: June 17, 2026
Daniel Damian, Mayor
ATTEST: CU
SAENZ
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
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