Agenda packet — Baldwin Park City Council, July 15, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

Awarding the contract to CWS Systems, Inc. will allow the City to proceed with construction of the planned improvements. Staff recommends approval of a 10% construction contingency to address unforeseen conditions, design adjustments, materials testing consultant/contractor, specialty consultants, building inspection assistance, a limited-term Senior Engineer/Construction Manager, and other project-related needs that may arise during construction.

The total project construction cost, including the 10% contingency, will be $5,018,112.00. ARPA Funds (Fund 275) will cover $2,849,159.59 or roughly 57% of the total project construction cost. The remaining balance of $2,168,952.41 will be covered by other funding sources, as shown in the first table under the Fiscal Impact section.

Approved Construction Budget Amounts
Construction Contract $4,561,920.00
Contingency $456,192.00
Total Construction Budget $5,018,112.00

No. Contractor Bid Amount ($)
1 CWS Systems, Inc 4,561,920
2 Caltec Corp 4,580,000
3 Chalmers Construction, Inc. 4,900,000
4 Monet Construction, Inc. 4,991,821
5 CABD Construction, Inc 5,220,000
6 Royal Construction Corp 5,468,000

ALTERNATIVES:

1. The City Council may choose to award a construction contract, reject all bids, and re-bid the project. This action is not recommended as re-bidding the project will delay work and may result in increased costs.

2. Provide Staff with alternate direction.

CEQA REVIEW:

These actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 2100, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA regulations (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.)

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 07072026_Contract with CWS for City Council Chambers Renovation Improvements

2. Bid Summary

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SECTION C

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

C O N T R A C T S E R V I C E A G R E E M E N T F O R
CITY PROJECT NO. CIP 26-038-55018
City Council Chambers Renovation Improvements
TSERVICES AGREEMENT (herein "Agreement"), is made and entered into 2026 by and between the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, a

T H I S C O N T R A C
this ^day of Jo) VV
municipal corporation, (herein "City") and "Contractor"). The parties hereto agree as follows:

RECITALS
( h e r e i n t h e p r o j e c t i n c l u d e s c o n s t r u c t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l a n d n o n - structural improvements of the City Council Chambers building including improvements to the public accessible restrooms located on the ground level of the City Hall building. The project proposes construction of major modiﬁcations and renovations to the chamber’s interior design and decor.

Proposed improvements include aprominent redesigned entry way to the building consisting of an enclosed vestibule area with glass panels, public informational kiosk, and display monitors. Speci ﬁc to the Council Chambers, the project will include modernization of the building’s aesthetics with an expanded tall ceiling, and decorative wall panels. Additionally, the project will complete an overhaul of the audio and video system including advance security system. Other enhancements include LED lighting upgrades, repainting, new carpet ﬂooring, renovation of the City Council dais, and upgrades to the public seating area including ADA compliant ramps and walk paths, new seating furniture and display monitors. Also, the project includes improvements to the chamber’s restrooms, and upgrades to the existing HVAC system including the ﬁlter media on the roof cooling tower.

A. The City desires to have Contractor perform said services on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing Recitals and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and suf ﬁciency of which is acknowledged by both parties, Oity and Oontractor hereby agree as follows:

1. S E R V I C E S O F C O N T R A C T O R

1.1 Scope of Services -In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide those services speci ﬁed in the Special and Technical Provisions, which services may be referred to herein as the "services" or "work" hereunder. As amaterial inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is aprovider of ﬁrst class work and services and Contractor is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience. Contractor covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be of good quality, ﬁt for the purpose intended.

1.2 Documents Included in Contract -This contract consists of the Notice Inviting Bids and Instructions to Bidders, Bid Documents, Proposal Schedule, Bid Bond (Bidder’s Guarantee), Designation of Sub-contractors, Statement of Non-collusion by Contractor, Certiﬁcation of Principal, Supplemental Information, Speciﬁcations, Plans, this Contract Services Agreement, Faithful Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Bond, Warranty Bond, Guarantee, Tax Identiﬁcation Form, Workers’ Compensation Certiﬁcation, and any and all schedules and attachments to it which are incorporated as if fully set forth herein. In the event of an inconsistency, this Agreement shall govern.

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1.3 Compliance with Law -All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments -Contractor shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Contractor shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Contractor's performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City against any such fees, assessments, taxes penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder. Contractor shall be responsible for all sub-contractors' compliance with this Section.

1.5 Familiarity with Work -By executing this Contract, Contractor warrants that Contractor (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, dif ﬁculties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Contractor warrants that Contractor has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder.

Should the Contractor discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder. Contractor shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Contractor's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Ofﬁcer.

1.6 Care of Work -The Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence.

1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties -Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter speci ﬁed, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other. Contractor shall require all sub-contractors to comply with the provisions of this agreement.

1.8 Additional Services -City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that speciﬁed in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless awritten change order is ﬁrst given by the Contract Ofﬁcer to the Contractor, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Contractor. Any increase in compensation of twenty- ﬁve percent (25%) or less of the Contract Sum, or in the time to perform of one hundred eighty (180) days or less may be approved by the Contract Ofﬁcer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Contractor that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services speci ﬁcally set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably contemplated therein. Contractor hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services C-21

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to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Contractor anticipates and that Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor.

1.9 Special Requirements -Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, v\/hich are made apart hereof are set forth in the "Special Requirements" attached hereto as Exhibit “A through C” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of acon ﬂict between the provisions of Exhibit “A through C" and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit ‘‘A through C” shall govern.

1.10 Prevailing Wages Laws -In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained ageneral prevailing rate of wages, which is the minimum amount, which shall be paid to all workers employed to perform the work pursuant to this Agreement. Acopy of the general prevailing wage rate determination is on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day. Contractor must forfeit to the City Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) aday for each worker who works in excess of the minimum working hours when Contractor does not pay overtime. Contractor is required to post acopy of such wage rates at all times at the contract site. The statutory penalties for failure to pay prevailing wage or to comply with State wage and hour laws will be enforced. Contractor also shall comply with State law requirements to maintain payroll records and shall provide for certi ﬁed records and inspection of records as required by California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., including Section 1776. Contractor shall comply with all statutory requirements relating to the employment of apprentices. This project is federally funded and shall meet all applicable federal requirements.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum -For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, the Contractor shall be compensated as speciﬁed herein, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of. ($ -) (herein
"Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 1.8. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Contractor at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City; Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.2 Progress Payments -Prior to the ﬁrst day of the month, during the progress of the work, commencing on the day and month speci ﬁed in the Agreement, Contractor shall submit to the Contract Ofﬁcer acomplete itemized statement of all labor and materials incorporated into the work during the preceding month and the portion of the contract sum applicable thereto. Upon approval in writing by the Contract Ofﬁcer, payment shall be made in thirty (30) days. City shall pay Contractor asum based upon ninety ﬁve percent (95%) of the contract price apportionment of the labor and materials incorporated into the work under the contract during the month covered by said statement. The remaining ﬁve percent (5%) thereof shall be retained as performance security. Refer to Section 7.3 of this Agreement for retention of funds. Upon written approval by the City Engineer, the City will pay for materials upon delivery to help expedite payment to the contractor and suppliers in accordance with the current Caltrans Speci ﬁcations.

3. P E R F O R M A N C E S C H E D U L E

3.1 Time of Essence -Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

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3.2 Schedule of Performance -Contractor shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of aw/ritten notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as Exhibit "A", if any, and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Contractor, the Contract Ofﬁcer may approve extensions to the time period(s) speciﬁed in the Schedule of Performance in writing.

3.3 Force Majeure -The time period(s) speciﬁed in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, ﬁres, earthquakes, ﬂoods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Contractor shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Ofﬁcer in writing of the causes for the delay. The Contract Ofﬁcer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Ofﬁcer such delay is justiﬁed. The Contract Ofﬁcer's determination shall be ﬁnal and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement.

3.4 Term -Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.8 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until ﬁnal approval and acceptance of the project by the Contract Ofﬁcer.

4. COORDINATION OF WORK
Representative of Contractor-The following principals of Contractor are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Contractor authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work speciﬁed herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:

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It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were asubstantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting suf ﬁcient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Contractor without the express written approval of City.

4.2 Contract Ofﬁcer -The Contract Of ﬁcer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager or City Engineer. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that the Contract Of ﬁcer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Contractor shall refer any decisions, which must be made by City to the Contract Of ﬁcer. Unless otherwise speciﬁed herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Of ﬁcer. The Contract Ofﬁcer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

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4.3 Prohibition Against Assignment -The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Contractor, its principals and employees were asubstantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the beneﬁt of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty ﬁve percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contractor, taking all transfers into account on acumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Contractor or any surety of Contractor of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

4.4 Independent Contractor -Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Contractor, its sub-contractors, agents or employees, performs the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Contractor's employees, sub-contractors, servants, representatives or agents, or in ﬁxing their number, compensation or hours of service. Contractor shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City awholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role.

Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its sub-contractors, agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be apartner of Contractor in its business or otherwise or ajoint venture or amember of any joint enterprise with Contractor.

4.5 Identity of Persons Performing Work -Contractor represents that it employs or will employ at its own expense all personnel required for the satisfactory performance of any and all tasks and services set forth herein. Contractor represents that the tasks and services required herein will be performed by Contractor or under its direct supervision, and that all personnel engaged in such work shall be fully qualiﬁed and shall be authorized and permitted under applicable State and local law to perform such tasks and services.

4.6 Utility Relocation -City is responsible for removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunk line utilities to the extent such utilities were not identi ﬁed in the invitation for bids or speci ﬁcations.

City shall reimburse contractor for any costs incurred in locating, repairing damage not caused by contractor and removing or relocating such unidenti ﬁed utility facilities, including equipment idled during such work. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay arising from the removal or relocation of such unidenti ﬁed utility facilities.

4.7 Trenches or Excavations -Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7104, in the event the work included in this Agreement requires excavations more than four (4) feet in depth, the following shall apply.
a) Contractor shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any: (1) material that Contractor believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as deﬁned in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to aClass I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; (2) Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site different from those indicated; or (3) Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the contract.

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City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it ﬁnds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause adecrease or increase in Contractor’s cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work shall issue achange order per Section 1.8 of this Agreement.
b)
That, in the event that adispute arises between City and Contractor whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause adecrease or increase in Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work. Contractor shall not be excused form any scheduled completion date provided for by the contract, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under the contract. Contractor shall retain any and all rights provided either by contract or
by law, which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting parties.
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INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS5.

5.1 Insurance -The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in aform and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance: Let’s conﬁrm these dollar amounts with HR.

Coverage (Check if applicable) M i n i m u m L i m i t s $2,000,000 per occurrence combined single
limit
Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance (including premises and
operations)
(X)
$1,000,000 limitContractual Liability Insurance
Products Liability Insurance0
$1,000,000 per occurrence combined single
limit
Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Insurance (includes owned, nonowned,
and hired automobile hazard
(X)
P r o f e s s i o n a l L i a b i l i t y I n s u r a n c e (providing for aone-year discovery
period)
$1,000,000 limit
0 Statutory $1,000,000 per occurrenceWorkers'
Compensation/Employers'
Liability Insurance
(X)
CONDITIONS:

In accordance with Public Code Section 20170, the insurance of surety companies who provide or issue the policy shall have been admitted to do business in the State of California with acredit rating of “A” minus or better. This insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope or coverage or non- renewed until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Engineer, City of Baldwin Park, 14403 East Paci ﬁc Avenue, Baldwin Park, California 91706.

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Any insurance maintained by the City of Baldwin Park shall apply in excess of and not combined with insurance provided by this policy.

The City of Baldwin Park, its ofﬁcers, employees, representatives, attorneys, and volunteers shall be named as additional named insureds.

Prior to commencement of any work under this contract. Contractor shall deliver to the City insurance endorsements conﬁrming the existence of the insurance required by this contract, and including the applicable clauses referenced above. Such endorsements shall be signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company and shall include the signatory’s company afﬁliation and title. Should it be deemed necessary by the City, it shall be Contractor's responsibility to see that the City receives documentation, acceptable to the City, which sustains that the individual signing said endorsements, is indeed authorized to do so by the insurance company.

If the Contractor fails to maintain the aforementioned insurance, or secure and maintain the aforementioned endorsement, the City may obtain such insurance, and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the agreement. However, procuring of said insurance by the City is an alternative to other remedies the City may have, and is not the exclusive remedy for failure of Contractor to maintain said insurance or secure said endorsement. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Contractor's failure to provide and maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, the City shall have the right to order Contractor to stop work hereunder, and/or withhold any payment(s) which became due to Contractor hereunder until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from Contractor's or its sub-contractor's performance of the work covered under this agreement.

Each contract between the Contractor and any sub-contractor shall require the sub- contractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Contractor is required to maintain pursuant to this Section 5.1.

5.2 Indemniﬁcation -Contractor shall indemnify the City, its of ﬁcers, agents and employees against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities, (herein "claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, ﬁrm or entity arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents, employees, sub- contractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising or alleged to arise from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising or alleged to arise from Contractor's negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, but excluding such claims or liabilities or portion of such claims or liabilities arising or alleged to arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its ofﬁcers, agents or employees, and in connection therewith:
a) Contractor will defend any action or actions ﬁled in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith;
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b) Contractor will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its ofﬁcers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with Contractor’s (or its agents’, employees’, sub-contractors’, or invitees’) negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities hereunder; and Contractor agrees to save and hold the City, its of ﬁcers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
c) In the event the City, its ofﬁcers, agents or employees is made aparty to any action or proceeding ﬁled or prosecuted against Contractor for such damages or other claims arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Contractor hereunder, Contractor shall pay to the City, its ofﬁcers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its ofﬁcers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees for counsel acceptable to City. d) Contractor's duty to defend and indemnify as set out in this Section 5.2 shall include any claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, demands, actions, penalties, suits, costs, expenses or damages or injury to persons or property arising or alleged to arise from, in connection with, as aconsequence of or pursuant to any state or federal law or regulation regarding hazardous substances, including but not limited to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ("FIFRA"), Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), the Flazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, the Hazardous Material Transportation Act, the Toxic Substances control Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, the California Hazardous Waste Control Law or the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as any of those statutes may be amended from time to time.

The Contractor's indemni ﬁcation obligations pursuant to this Section 5.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall require the same indemni ﬁcation from all sub¬ contractors.

5.3 Labor and Materials, Performance and Warranty Bonds -Concurrently with execution of this Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to City alabor and materials bond, aperformance bond and awarranty bond, in the forms provided by the City Clerk, which secures the faithful performance of this Agreement. The bonds shall contain the original notarized signature of an authorized of ﬁcer of the surety and afﬁxed thereto shall be acertiﬁed and current copy of his power of attorney. The bonds shall be unconditional and remain in force during the entire term of the Agreement and shall be null and void only if the Contractor promptly and faithfully performs all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

5.4 Sufﬁciency of Insurer or Surety -Insurance or bonds required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies quali ﬁed to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of aﬁnancial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager of City ("Risk Manager") determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased risk of loss to the City, the Contractor agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies C-27

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and the performance bond required by this Section 5may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that the Contractor shall have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager to the City Council of City within ten (10) days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.

Substitution of Securities -Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible equivalent securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the contract for the work to be performed will be permitted at the request and expense of the successful bidder.

5.5 R E C O R D S A N D R E P O R T S6.

6.1 Reports -Contractor shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Ofﬁcer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Ofﬁcer shall require. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason. Contractor agrees that if Contractor becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Contractor is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Contractor shall promptly notify the Contract Ofﬁcer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Contractor is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.2 Records -Contractor shall keep, and require sub-contractors to keep, such books and records (including but not limited to payroll records as required herein) as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Of ﬁcer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Of ﬁcer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for aperiod of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required.

6.3 Ownership of Documents -All drawings, speci ﬁcations, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Contractor, its employees, sub-contractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Ofﬁcer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Contractor shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as aresult of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership o f t h e d o c u m e n t s a n d m a t e r i a l s h e r e u n d e r .

Contractor may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Contractor shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. All sub-contractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Contractor fails to secure such assignment. Contractor shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom.

7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

7.1 California Law -This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court C-28

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in such county, and Contractor covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

7.2 Disputes -In the event either party fails to perform its obligations hereunder, the nondefaulting party shall provide the defaulting party \written notice of such default. The defaulting party shall have ten (10) days to cure the default; provided that, if the default is not reasonably susceptible to being cured v\/ithin said ten (10) day period, the defaulting party shall have areasonable time to cure the default, not to exceed amaximum of thirty (30) days, so long as the defaulting party commences to cure such default within ten (10) days of service of such notice and diligently prosecutes the cure to completion; provided further that if the default is an immediate danger to the health, safety and general welfare, the defaulting party shall take such immediate action as may be necessary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the nondefaulting party may, in its sole and absolute discretion, grant alonger cure period. Should the defaulting party fail to cure the default within the time period provided in this Section, the nondefaulting party shall have the right, in addition to any other rights the nondefaulting party may have at law or in equity, to terminate this Agreement. Compliance with the provisions of this Section

7.2 shall be acondition precedent to bringing any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured.

7.3 Retention of Funds -Progress payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2 of this agreement. In accordance with said section, City shall pay Contractor asum based upon ninety ﬁve percent (95%) of the contract price apportionment of the labor and materials incorporated into the work under the contract during the month covered by said statement. The remaining ﬁve percent (5%) thereof shall be retained as performance security to be paid to the Contractor within sixty (60) days after ﬁnal acceptance of the work by the City Council, after Contractor shall have furnished City with arelease of all undisputed contract amounts if required by City. In the event there are any claims speciﬁcally excluded by Contractor from the operation of the release, the City may retain proceeds (per Public Contract Code 7107) of up to 150% of the amount in dispute.

City’s failure to deduct or withhold shall not affect Contractor’s obligations hereunder.

7.4 Waiver -No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by anondefaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as awaiver. Aparty's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be awaiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative -Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action -In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel speciﬁc performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

7.7 Liquidated Damages -Since actual damages for any delay in performance of this Agreement would be extremely difﬁcult or impractical to determine in the event of abreach of this Agreement, the C-29

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Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the City liquidated damages for each working day of delay in the performance of any service required hereunder, as speciﬁed in subsection 6-9 on page D-10 of the Standard Speciﬁcations and the Provisions of the Contract Speciﬁcations. In addition, liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with the emergency call out requirements described in the scope of services. The City may withhold from any moneys payable on account of services performed by the Contractor any accrued liquidated damages.

7.8 Termination for Default of Contractor -If termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulﬁll its obligations under this Agreement, Contractor shall vacate any City owned property which Contractor is permitted to occupy hereunder and City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Contractor shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of setoff or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

7.9 Attorneys' Fees -If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made aparty to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Attorney's fees shall include attorney's fees on any appeal, and in addition aparty entitled to attorney's fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, NONDISCRIMINATION8.

8.1 Non-liability of City Of ﬁcers and Employees -No of ﬁcer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any successor In interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Contractor or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conﬂict of Interest -The Contractor warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination
executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement.

To the extent required by law, contractor shall take af ﬁrmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry.

Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs

9. M I S C E L L A N E O U S P R O V I S I O N S

9.1 Notice-Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be given when served personally or deposited in the U.S. Mail, prepaid, ﬁrst-class mall, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

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City of Baldwin Park
14403 East Paci ﬁc A v e n u e
To City:

Baldwin Park, California 91706
Attention: Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works
CWS Systamt, be.
aﬁUFCQit>inA>BM.*1Q2
PﬂWfkM,CA91Kg
To Contractor:

Interpretation -The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.2 9.3 Integration; Amendment -It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.

9.4 Severability -In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by avalid judgment or decree of acourt of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic bene ﬁt of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.5 Hiring of Undocumented Workers Prohibited -Contractor shall not hire or employ any person to perform work within the City of Baldwin Park or allow any person to perform work required under this Agreement unless such person is properly documented and legally entitled to be employed within the United States.

9.6 Unfair Business Practices Claims -In entering into apublic works contract or asubcontract to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to apublic works contract, the contractor or sub¬ contractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2of Division 7of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body renders ﬁnal payment to the contractor without further acknowledgment by the parties. (Section 7103.5, California Public Contract Code.)

9.7 Corporate Authority -The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is C-31

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formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound.

9.8 Legal Responsibilities -The Contractor shall keep itself informed of City, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and regulations, which may in any manner affect the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws, ordinances and regulations. Neither the City, nor their ofﬁcers, agents, or employees shall be liable at law or in equity as aresult of the Contractor’s failure to comply with this section.

9.9 Termination for Convenience -The City may terminate this Agreement without cause for convenience of the City upon giving contractor 30 days prior written notice of termination of the Agreement. Upon receipt of the notice of termination the Contractor shall cease all further work pursuant to the Agreement. Upon such termination by the City the Contractor shall not be entitled to any other remedies, claims, actions, proﬁts, or damages except as provided in this paragraph. Upon the receipt of such notice of termination Contractor shall be entitled to the following compensation:

1. The contract value of the work completed to and including the date of receipt of the notice of termination, less the amount of progress payments received by contractor.

2. Actual move-off costs including labor, rental fees, equipment transportation costs, the costs of maintaining on-site construction ofﬁce for supervising the mover-off.

3. The cost of materials custom made for this Agreement which cannot be used by the Contractor in the normal course of his business, and which have not been paid for by City in progress payments.

4. All costs shall not include any markups as might otherwise be allowed by any plans or speciﬁcations, which were apart of the Agreement.

The provisions of this paragraph shall supersede any other provision of the Agreement or any provision of any plans, speciﬁcation, addendums or other documents, which are or may become apart of this Agreement. City and Contractor agree that the provisions of this paragraph are asubstantive part of the consideration for this Agreement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date ﬁrst written above.

CONTRACTOR:

AheoL P-k^nqY^By: By:
(Print Name) (Print Name)
Signature: Signature:
pr-tSidt/n tTitle: Title:

CWS S/stemt, Inc.
3814 E. Colorado BM. #] 02
foaotfeno, CA91107
Address: Address:

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CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, amunicipal
corporation
By:

Daniel Damian, MAYOR
A P P R O V E D A S T O F O R M :ATTEST:

By:

City AttorneyChristopher Saenz, City Clerk
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ITEM NO: 11.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Grace Nguyen, Sr. Finance Clerk
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community
Development Commission of The City of Baldwin Park
Warrants and Demands

SUMMARY:

Attached is the Warrants and Demands Register for the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of Baldwin Park to be ratified by the City Council.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total of the attached Warrants Register for Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park was $7,960.00.

BACKGROUND:

The attached Claims and Demands the required information as set out in the California Government Code. Staff has reviewed the requests for expenditures for the appropriate budgetary approval and for the authorization from the department head or its designee. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code, the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee does hereby certify to the accuracy of the demands hereinafter referred.

Payments released since the previous meeting and the following is a summary of the payment released:

1. The Jun 09, 2026 to Jul 06, 2026 Successor Agency Warrant with check number 13681 through 13682 in the total amount of $7,960.00 was made on behalf of Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park constituting of claim and demand against the Successor Agency of the City of Baldwin Park, are herewith presented to the City Council as required by law, and hereby ratified.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Check Register

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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Description (Item) Account Number Amount 13681 06/10/2026 US BANK FISCAL AGENT ANNUAL TRUSTEE FEE 5/1/26-4/30/27-SA 838-00-000-55750-14900 2,200.00 $ 13682 06/22/2026 THE PUN GROUP LLP AUDIT THE CITY YEAR END 6/30/2025 FINAL BILLING 838-20-210-51101-12420 2,807.00$ 13682 06/22/2026 THE PUN GROUP LLP AUDIT THE CITY YEAR END 6/30/2025 FINAL BILLING 890-20-210-51101-12420 $ 2,953.00 Grand Total: 7,960.00$
By (None)
Check Register
Payment Dates 6/9/2026 -7/6/2026
City of Baldwin Park, CA

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ITEM NO: 12.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report SA - May 2026

SUMMARY:

Attached is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2026. The Treasurer’s Report lists all cash for the City, which includes the Baldwin Park Financing Authority, the Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission (CDC). All investments are in compliance with the City’s Investment Policy and the California Government Code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer Report May 2026

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ITEM NO: 13.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Finance Authority FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report FA - May 2026

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer Report May 2026

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ITEM NO: 14.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Housing Authority FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Anthony Ceballos, Accountant
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Treasurer's Report HA - May 2026

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for May 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

City of Baldwin Park Investment Policy requires the Treasurer’s Report to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council on a monthly basis.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer Report May 2026

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ITEM NO: 15.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Rose Tam, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Grace Nguyen, Sr. Finance Clerk
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Baldwin Park Housing Authority’s Warrants and Demands

SUMMARY:

Attached are the Warrants and Demands Registers for the City of Baldwin Park Housing Authority to be ratified by the Board.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total of the Warrants and Demands for Housing Authority was $835,569.17.

BACKGROUND:

The attached Claims and Demands report format meet the required information as set out in the California Government Code. Staff has reviewed the requests for expenditures for the appropriate budgetary approval and for the authorization from the department head or its designee. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California Government Code, the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee does hereby certify to the accuracy of the demands hereinafter referred. Payments released since the previous meeting and the following is a summary of the payment released:

1. The Jun 09, 2026 to Jul 06, 2026 Warrant check numbers 73658 through 73675 in the amount of $12,223.54 and Automated Clearing House (ACH) in the amount of $823,345.63 were made on behalf of City of Baldwin Park Housing Authority constituting of claims and demands, are here with presented to the Board as required by law and hereby ratified.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

LEGAL REVIEW:

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This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Happy Check Register ACH

2. Happy Check Register

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Check Register ReportDate Range: 6/9/2026...7/6/2026VMS Date Range:...Program:-Payment Type:Check Numbers: ...Direct Deposit: Include Direct DepositCheck Cleared: AllPort Status: Include Port InsZero HAPs: Include Zero HAPsVoided Payments:Omit Voided PaymentsHeld Checks: Exclude Held ChecksGrouped by:Sorted by: Check Number7/6/2026Check Number Check Date Payee Name Amount DDVMS Date39436 06/10/2026 Woodside Village Apartments LP $1894.0005/01/202639437 06/10/2026 1024 Royal Oaks LP dba Whispering$1143.0006/01/202639438 07/01/2026Y & H Investment, Inc.$1458.0007/01/202639439 07/01/2026 Eunice Property, LLC $1503.0007/01/202639440 07/01/2026 Wilson Apartments Associates L.P. $1847.0007/01/202639441 07/01/2026ASCENSION HOLDINGS LLC$1591.0007/01/202639442 07/01/2026 Tom Cinquegrani $696.0007/01/202639443 07/01/2026 Melody (Muoi) Dao $1817.0007/01/202639444 07/01/2026 Han Van Tran $3426.0007/01/202639445 07/01/2026 John W. Ruwitch and Anh Lam Truong $1314.0007/01/202639446 07/01/2026Adam King Lee and Joyce Ng Lee$1401.0007/01/202639447 07/01/2026 Mingyu Qu $798.0007/01/202639448 07/01/2026 Wei Zhen Su $1355.0007/01/202639449 07/01/2026 Mallorca Apartments, LTD $2065.0007/01/202639450 07/01/2026 Cipriano Salazar Jr. $1644.0007/01/202639451 07/01/2026 Dung Tran$2110.0007/01/202639452 07/01/2026 PI Properties No 164 LLC, dba Algiers $1587.0007/01/202639453 07/01/2026 Monrovia 612, LP $27745.0007/01/202639454 07/01/2026 Leslie K Ng $2156.0007/01/202639455 07/01/2026 Jun Hua Hu $2559.0007/01/202639456 07/01/2026 Lien Diep $1488.0007/01/202639457 07/01/2026 Silvia Danko $1547.0007/01/202639458 07/01/2026 Dajojo, LLC $1471.0007/01/202639459 07/01/2026 Wen Chia Ko $1693.0007/01/202639460 07/01/2026 Investor Trust Realty Group, Inc. $1397.3807/01/202639461 07/01/2026 Sieu Tuan Phan $3225.0007/01/202639462 07/01/2026 Gary Libra $2155.0007/01/202639463 07/01/2026Ana Thai$1135.0007/01/202639464 07/01/2026 SRI Properties No 15 LLC $1439.0007/01/202639465 07/01/2026 Larry Chow $2198.0007/01/202639466 07/01/2026 T & T Asset Holding, LLC $538.0007/01/202639467 07/01/2026 Tuan Viet Ho $2228.0007/01/2026Check Register Report GN 07/06/2026 Page 1Copyright © 2011-2026, HAPPY Software, Inc.

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39468 07/01/2026Xiaomin Lin and Xiaoxi Wu$2498.0007/01/202639469 07/01/2026 Housing Authority Of The County Of $1322.2807/01/202639470 07/01/2026 4324 Walnut St LLC $2153.0007/01/202639471 07/01/2026 El Monte Housing Partners LP $10634.0007/01/202639472 07/01/2026 Joseph T. Tung $1448.0007/01/202639473 07/01/2026Alamitas LLC$301.0007/01/202639474 07/01/2026Avalon Monrovia LLC$2420.0007/01/202639475 07/01/2026 Pro Management Inc. $1854.0007/01/202639476 07/01/2026Andrew & Eva Fogg$1925.0007/01/202639477 07/01/2026 Heritage Park Villas LP $27491.0007/01/202639478 07/01/2026 Heritage Park Villas LP $6254.0007/01/202639479 07/01/2026 The Cove at West Covina LLC $6425.0007/01/202639480 07/01/2026 Mohammad Tavakkoli $3974.0007/01/202639481 07/01/2026 Manapa Enterprises LLC $1485.0007/01/202639482 07/01/2026 Baldwin Park RHF Partners, LP $8544.0006/10/202639483 07/01/2026 Palo Verde Apartments, LP $1000.0007/01/202639484 07/01/2026 Eladio Diaz $1816.0007/01/202639485 07/01/2026 Sharon Campbell $3056.0007/01/202639486 07/01/2026 John M Jacquet Sr. $2100.0007/01/202639487 07/01/2026 Steven Eraj Espantman and Marta $1586.0007/01/202639488 07/01/2026 Ha X Van $4284.0007/01/202639489 07/01/2026 Chen Jackson $888.0007/01/202639490 07/01/2026 Group XII Properties, LP $1699.0007/01/202639491 07/01/2026 Philip Tsui $718.0007/01/202639492 07/01/2026 Paul Yen $1634.0007/01/202639493 07/01/2026 May Kunka $976.0007/01/202639494 07/01/2026 Becky Binh Nguyet Luu or Eddie Ma $1517.0007/01/202639495 07/01/2026 Foothill Oak Park Apartments, LLC $25130.0007/01/202639496 07/01/2026 Tinh Van Le $550.0007/01/202639497 07/01/2026 The Six Straws LLC $7206.0007/01/202639498 07/01/2026 Twelve31 Partners LP $8197.0007/01/202639499 07/01/2026 Everardo Garcia $1584.0007/01/202639500 07/01/2026 Ngoc T. Lieu $3226.0007/01/202639501 07/01/2026Alfred Tai-Kong Ho and Lisa Chen$744.0007/01/202639502 07/01/2026 Covina 023 Woods 206 LP c/o $749.0007/01/202639503 07/01/2026 Doreen Han $1671.0007/01/202639504 07/01/2026 3939 Maxson #200N, LP $1475.0007/01/202639505 07/01/2026 340 West Duarte, LLC $2307.0007/01/202639506 07/01/2026 Cecilia Lan Cao $1697.0007/01/202639507 07/01/2026 Baldwin Park Family Housing Limited $23794.0007/01/202639508 07/01/2026 Grace Chiou $1865.0007/01/202639509 07/01/2026 Marina Alvarez $2156.0007/01/202639510 07/01/2026 Zhi Min Li and WXL Investments Inc.$1147.0007/01/202639511 07/01/2026 Sui Man Mak $612.0007/01/202639512 07/01/2026 Henry Wong $2453.0007/01/202639513 07/01/2026 West Covina Senior Villas II, LP $1512.0007/01/2026Check Register Report GN 07/06/2026 Page 2Copyright © 2011-2026, HAPPY Software, Inc.

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ITEM NO: 16.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Proposed Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Establishment or Operation of Battery Energy Storage
Systems Facilities

SUMMARY:

On June 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1526 (“Interim Ordinance”) establishing a 45-day moratorium on the approval, establishment or operation of BESS facilities in the City to allow City staff to analyze and recommend regulatory options for establishing new or updated regulations for BESS facilities in the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Zoning Code, and General Plan. The purpose of this interim ordinance is to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare during the time that City staff analyzes and prepares new or revised regulatory proposals to govern BESS facilities including providing City Council with options and recommendations on possible regulations. Proposed Ordinance No. 1528 extends the moratorium set by the Interim Ordinance for an additional 10 months and 15 days.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and

2. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1528 entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A

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”

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

On June 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1526 establishing a 45-day moratorium on approval, establishment and operation of BESS facilities within all zoning districts in the City to allow for City staff to analyze and recommend regulatory options for establishing new or updated regulations for BESS facilities.

Ordinance No. 1528 extends the moratorium set by the Interim Ordinance, as permitted by law, for an additional 10 months and 15 days.

Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 65858 allow cities to adopt temporary moratoria on an urgency basis to prohibit any uses that may conflict with contemplated or pending changes to the general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposals. As described further below, the item is presented as an urgency matter because the approval, establishment and operation of new BESS facilities would create a current and immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents.

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DISCUSSION:

Due to increasing demand for renewable electricity to meet the State’s clean energy goals, there has been a growing demand for BESS facilities across the state. Publicly available materials have documented concerns associated with BESS facilities, specifically the unique fire and explosion hazards due to their use of lithium-ion batteries and related equipment. Such batteries may present increased fire or explosion risks under certain conditions, including thermal runaway events, impacts, punctures, mechanical damage, overcharging, overheating and short circuits. Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are often difficult to contain or extinguish and may result in the release of hazardous gases or emissions.

However, the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Zoning Code and General Plan do not currently establish regulations or development standards for BESS facilities. The absence of such regulations poses a variety of potential known and unknown adverse impacts, including, but not limited to, increased strain on the City’s firefighting and emergency response resources due to the specialized training and equipment required to respond to lithium-ion battery incidents, impacts associated with the proper cleanup and disposal of such batteries following fires, and potential nuisances such as noise impacts associated with continuously-operating cooling and ventilation equipment.

Therefore, City staff is currently studying and analyzing various options for proposing amendments to the City’s existing regulations that are uniform in application, clear, and efficient in administration. While staff conducts its evaluations, the approval, establishment, and operation of BESS facilities under the City’s existing regulations, which do not provide specific regulations or development standards for BESS facilities, would defeat the purpose of the Staff’s ongoing efforts to study and adopt new regulations and development standards for such facilities.

Therefore, the proposed moratorium is recommended to place a temporary hold on the approval, establishment, or operation of BESS facilities within the City.

For these reasons, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 1526 on June 3, 2026, to impose a 45-day moratorium temporarily halting the approval, establishment and operation of BESS facilities within all zoning districts in the City. The purpose of the interim ordinance is to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare during the time that City staff analyzes and prepares new or revised regulatory proposals to govern BESS facilities within the City. This moratorium would not impact any BESS facility that is already expressly or conditionally permitted in the City and that was lawfully established and operating before the effective date of this Ordinance.

Unless executed, the moratorium imposed by the Interim Ordinance will expire on July 18, 2026. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a), the moratorium can be extended by 10 months and 15 days after holding a public hearing on the matter, and adoption by City Council by a four-fifths vote. A maximum of two extensions may be applied, of which this is the first. City staff continues to evaluate potential regulations relating to BESS facilities, which is comprehensive and requires more than 45 days. Therefore, City staff recommends an extension of the Interim Ordinance’s moratorium pending this continued analysis and drafting.

The moratorium extension proposed by Ordinance No. 1528 shall become effective immediately upon adoption if adopted by at least four-fifths vote of the City Council and shall remain in full force and effect until June 2, 2027, or an amendment to the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Zoning Code or another applicable regulation adopted by the City Council, whichever is earlier, unless terminated by the City Council.

ALTERNATIVES:

None

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CEQA REVIEW:

The Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), Section 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378), Section 15061(b)(3) (it will not have a significant impact on the environment) and Section 15308 (actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because the subject ordinance has no potential for resulting in any significant physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been prepared by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 1528 - Extending Urgency Ordinance Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities

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ORDINANCE NO. 1528

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK , CALIFORNIA,

EXTENDING AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A

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

WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1 526 (“Interim Ordinance”), establishing a 45 -day moratorium on the approval, establishment, or operation of BESS facilities in the City; and

WHEREAS, the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (“Municipal Code” or “BPMC”), Zoning Code (Chapter 153) and General Plan do not currently establish regulations or development standards for BESS facilities; and

WHEREAS, the City’s primary objective is the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; and

WHEREAS, City staff is therefore currently considering, studying and analyzing various options for proposing amendments to the City’s existing regulations to prohibit or conditionally permit BESS facility land uses within the City; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65858 authorizes the City Council to adopt, by a four-fifths vote, an extension to the interim ordinance for up to ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as the findings of the City Council in connection with the adoption of this Ordinance and that based on the above Recitals, there is an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare. The adoption of this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate protection of the public health, safety and welfare.

SECTION 2 . The purpose of this Ordinance is to extend the established moratorium under the Interim Ordinance on the approval, establishment or operation of BESS facilities to consider adopting regulations for BESS facilities pursuant to Government Code section 65858. Based on the findings set forth in the Recitals and incorporated herein in Section 1, if the City were to continue to allow the approval, establishment, or operation of BESS facilities, there would be an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare based on the following findings:

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a) The present state of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code and the current lack of regulations on BESS facilities poses a variety of potential known and unknown adverse impacts, including but not limited to increased fire and explosion hazards under certain circumstances, including thermal runaways, impacts, punctures, mechanical damage, overcharging, overheating, and short circuits, difficulty containing or extinguishing such fires that may result in the release of hazardous gasses and emissions, increased strain on local firefighting and emergency response resources due to specialized training and equipment required for responding to and cleaning up after such incidents, and noise impacts associated with continuously -operating cooling and ventilation equipment, all of which pose a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City.

b) The approval, establishment, or operation of such BESS facilities without appropriate regulation might conflict with or be inconsistent with surrounding uses, resulting in land use conflicts, public safety concerns, environmental impacts, and risks to the City’s water or infrastructure.

SECTION 3. Interim Ordinance No. 1526 and all terms thereof is hereby extended to June 2, 2027, or until the City enacts an amendment to the BPMC, Zoning Code or another applicable regulation adopted by City Council, whichever is earlier. The issuance of any permit or applicable entitlement for the approval, establishment, or operation of BESS facilities shall not be approved or issued during the pendency of this Ordinance or any modification thereof.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption if adopted by at least four -fifths vote of the City Council and shall remain in full force and effect until June 2 , 2027, or an amendment to the BPMC, Zoning Code or another applicable regulation adopted by City Council, whichever is earlier, unless earlier terminated by the City Council.

SECTION 5. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), Section 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378), Section 15061(b)(3) (it will not have a significant impact on the environment) and Section 15308 (actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because the subject ordinance has no potential for resulting in any significant physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly.

SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, phrase, or clause of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, phrase or clause thereof

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irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, phrases, or clauses be declared unconstitutional.

SECTION 7 . For the term of this Ordinance, or any extension thereof, the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern over any conflicting provisions of any other City code, ordinance, resolution or policy.

Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of July 2026.

______________________________

DANIEL DAMIAN, MAYOR

ATTEST: __________________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ,

CITY CLERK

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1528 extending an urgency ordi nance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 15, 2026, by the following vote of the Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_______________________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, CITY CLERK

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ITEM NO: 17.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Okina Dor, Director of Community Development
Nick Baldwin, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Jesus Astorga-Rios, Associate Planner
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance that Amends Title XV, Chapter 153 of the Baldwin Park
Municipal Code relating to Residentially Zoned Lots in the City of Baldwin Park (Location: City Wide; Case Number
AZC 25-04).

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to Title XV, Chapter 153 of Baldwin Park Municipal Code is to account for recent changes in State law as they relate to consistency of development standards across all residential development types as well as other updates to address inconsistencies in Section 153.040 – Residential Zones Section of the Municipal Code and other related Zoning Code sections.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing.

2. Find the proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal.

Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.). Specifically, the ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exception) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, either directly or indirectly, and that therefore no environmental review under CEQA is required.

3. Introduce by first reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance 1527, entitled “AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA,

AMENDING THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER, 153, ZONING CODE, SECTIONS 153.030.010, 153.040.010, 153.040.020, 153.040.030, 153.040.040, 153.040.070, 153.040.080, 153.040.300, 153.130.050, 153.150.130, 153.160.040, 153.200.190 AND 153.210.170 RELATING TO CONSISTENCY OF DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS ON ALL RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”

FISCAL IMPACT:

There would be no adverse fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of the City initiated Zoning Text Amendment.

BACKGROUND:

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On May 2, 2012, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park adopted Ordinance 1346, which adopted restatements and amendments to Chapters 152 (Subdivision Regulations) and 153 (Zoning Code) of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC) and the City’s Zoning Map. Ordinance 1346 was the last comprehensive update to the Zoning Code made in an effort to implement the goals and policies of the City of Baldwin Park’s 2020 General Plan, such as the creation of new zoning land use districts and restructuring of development standards to accommodate specific development types (such as regional-servicing retail establishments along the City’s freeway corridors). Additionally, the amendments to the Zoning Code were written to modernize the Zoning Ordinance so that it addresses conditions relevant to Baldwin Park today, and to streamline the Zoning Ordinance to make it easier for City staff and the public to use.

While updates to the City’s General Plan are not currently programmed, amendments to the City’s Zoning Code must be considered as land use trends, state legislation and other external factors present new challenges and opportunities to update and, in an ideal instance, enhance existing regulations. As one of the primary responsibilities outlined in Section 153.020.070 of the BPMC, the City Planner and their designees maintain and propose recommendations for Zoning Text Amendments as these circumstances arise over time. An example of similar endeavors conducted by Planning Staff include the comprehensive update to the City’s signage regulations (Section 153.170 of the BPMC) and the updates to wholesale and warehousing land use categories in the City’s Commercial and Industrial Zones regulations (Section 153.050 of the BPMC). In the case of residential zoned parcels, there exists an increased desire by residents, developers and state legislators to draft clear and concise language to facilitate the development of housing units and additions, such as with the recent efforts to require local jurisdictions to apply objective development standards equally across all residential development types (AB 2221, SB 897).

DISCUSSION:

The Planning Division has conducted a review of all development standards and policies applicable to the City’s residential zoning districts and developments, and have proposed changes to sections of the BPMC to better assist City Staff, residents and developers in understanding and applying the development standards most commonly associated with residential developments. City Staff have included changes to specific sections of the Zoning Code.

Table #1 below documents all sections that have been revised, the extent of the changes proposed, and the reasoning for the inclusion of said changes.

Table #1: Proposed Supplemental Amendments to Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code

BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.030.010;
§ 153.040.010;
§ 153.040.020;
§153.040.030;
§ 153.040.040;
§153.040.080;
§ 153.120.040;
§ 153.150.130;
§ 153.160.040;
§ 153.200.190;
§ 153.210.170;
(cont.)
Sections
includes
reference to “R-
1-7,500 – Low
Density Single-
Family
Residential”
Zone
Sections amended to
remove reference to “R-1-
7,500 – Low-Density
Single-Family Residential”
Zone. Amendments have
been outlined in enclosed
Redlined Ordinance of this
Report (Attachment #2)
The aforementioned Zoning District
does not appear in Official Zoning Map
of the City of Baldwin Park (referred to
as “The Zoning Map” in § 153.030.020)

To ensure consistency with all City
adopted documents and sections, these
section must be amended to remove
reference to R-1-7,500 Zone. Further,
there are no properties within the City
that are zoned R-1-7,500.

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Table #1: Proposed Supplemental Amendments to Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (cont.)

BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.040.030
(Table
153.040.030)
Table 153.040.030
includes
regulations on Side
Yard Setbacks –
Minimum for the
R-1, R-G and R-3
zones, as well as
minimum Private
Open Space
requirements for
each underlying
zone.

Additionally, Table
153.040.030
includes minimum
floor area
thresholds for
homes with
specific bedroom
counts (i.e. studio,
1-bedroom, 2-
bedroom, etc.).

Table 153.040.030 is
proposed to be amended to
include additional language
regarding minimum interior
side yard setback
regulations for lots that
have frontages less than 75’
and for lots that are greater
than or equal to 75’ in
width. This standard is
primarily the same

Additionally, Table
153.040.030 will amend
the minimum private open
space requirements to
provide for different
allowances in the R-1
zones for Corner and
Reversed Corner Lots
(reduced to 10% of net lot
area instead of the general
20%) and reduce the
minimum required private
open space area per unit in
the R-G and R-3 zones to
100 square feet.

Lastly, Table 153.040.030
will remove the reference
to minimum floor area
requirements for bedroom
counts for all units
proposed in all underlying
residential zoning districts.

As currently applied, the required 10’ side
yard setback for the multi-family zoned
parcels within the City cause an undue
burden on development for parcels with
pre-existing narrow frontages. The
allowance of having the interior side yard
setback be a minimum of 5’ for the first
floor for any residential development in
the R-G or R-3 zone provides for
consistency in development on these
narrow properties which share similar
characteristics to existing single-family
zoned parcels, and also fall in line with
how most other jurisdictions in the
surrounding area regulate interior side
yard setbacks for multi-family zoned
parcels.

The revisions proposed for the private
open space requirements follow the same
logic of providing fair development
standards for uniquely configured lots (in
the case of the R-1 changes) and
providing consistent development
standards that follow surrounding
community examples and industry
standards (such as the R-G and R-3
changes).

Lastly, Staff is recommending striking the
existing language governing minimum
floor areas by bedroom count in the
residential zones, as said regulations are
already captured in the California
Building Code, and could be perceived as
running afoul of State Housing Law in
imposing punitive development standards
for residential developments.

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BPMC
Sections
Original Language Language As Amended Justification
§ 153.040.030 (B) Hospitals. Hospitals
shall have and maintain a
minimum net lot area of
one-half acre.

(C) Residential additional
setback. In the R-1-7,500
and R-1 zones, any
exterior new structure, or
addition to an existing
structure, that exceeds
one story in height and
that faces any rear or side
lot line shall be set back
an additional 10% of the
average lot width, up to a
maximum required
setback of 20 feet.
(B) Hospitals. Hospitals
shall have and maintain a
minimum net lot area of
one-half acre.

(B) Residential additional
setback. In the R-1, R-G and
R-3 zones, the second story
portion of any exterior new
structure, or addition to an
existing structure, shall have
a minimum side yard
setback of 7 feet and 6
inches.

(C) Single-Family
Dwellings in Multiple-
Family Zones. All single-
family residential units
existing or proposed to be
constructed in the R-G and
R-3 zones shall comply with
the development standards
for single-family residential
units in the R-1 zone.

(D) Objective Design
Standards. All residential
developments must comply
with the provisions noted in
Subchapter 153.135
Objective Design Standards
The removal of the minimum area
requirement for hospitals proposed in
the City’s residential zones serves to
avoid redundancy in repeating the same
standard, as it is already captured in
Subsection 153.040.030(A)(3).

The changes proposed to the step-back
provisions are intended to provide a
clear and consistent standard for second
story additions and two-story homes
proposed in the R-1 zone, as well as
multi-story developments in the R-G
and R-3 zones.

Additionally, the allowance of having
any existing or proposed single-family
dwelling unit on a multi-family zoned
parcel adhere to the R-1 development
standards follows similar allowances to
how other jurisdictions regulate these
developments and avoids the unfair
application of multi-family standards on
single-family developments.

Lastly, the reference to the amended
Objective Design Standards section is
included for clarification and
consistency in implementation of
Objective Design Standards for all
residential developments.
§ 153.040.040 (C) Private Open Space
regulations in R-G and R-

3. The following
regulations apply to
private open space areas
within R-G and R-3
zoned lot:

1. The minimum length
and width of each open
space area shall be 10
feet.
(C) Private Open Space
regulations in R-G and R-3.

The following regulations
apply to private open space
areas within R-G and R-3
zoned lot:

1. The minimum length and
width of each open space
area shall be 5 feet.

City Staff surveyed surrounding
jurisdictions that contained similar open
space regulations (Burbank, Glendale,
etc), and found that, for multi-family
zoned properties, the minimum length
and width requirements were roughly
5’, instead of the as currently required
10’. This change is proposed to provide
for consistency with surrounding
communities and industry standards.

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BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.040.070 (2) All accessory
structures, including
detached garages, may
not be located within a
required side or rear
yard area if the
required side or rear
yard area is adjacent to
a street or abuts an R-
1-7,500 or R-1 zoned
property

(5) An accessory
structure smaller than
250 square feet may be
constructed of metal or
similar material as
approved by the City
Planner.
(2) Patios, sunrooms and
similar accessory structures,
when attached to the rear of
an single-family home, shall
maintain a minimum rear
and/or side yard setback
distance of 5 feet from the
post or wall of said structure
to the rear and/or property
line. Accessory structures
attached to an ADU or Urban
Dwelling Unit shall follow
the same setback
requirements as the primary
dwelling.

(5) An accessory structure
smaller than 250 square feet
may be constructed of metal
or similar material as
approved by the City
Planner.

This standard is proposed to be
amended to allow for properties
with narrow lot depths to
construct accessory structures
when all other objective
standards are still able to be met
(such as lot coverage and open
space). This also allows for
increased flexibility in designing
new homes on residential parcels
that wish to install said features
(such as with SB 9 Urban Lot
Splits) and consistency with
State requirements.

The standard allowing for
accessory structures to be
constructed of metal or similar
materials has been removed as
metal is not an allowed exterior
material type in Section
153.130.050 of the BPMC.
§ 153.040.300 Table 153.040.300
includes development
standards for Urban
Development Units and
Urban Lot Splits. The
following standards
have been identified as
needing to be revised:

Dwelling Unit Height
(Maximum) for 1) new
unit on lot with an
existing unit and 2) lot
where two new units
are proposed: 16 feet

Table 153.040.300 has been
revised to amend the
identified standards as
follows:

Dwelling Unit Height
(Maximum) for 1) new unit
on lot with an existing unit
and 2) lot where two new
units are proposed: 27 feet

Note: Building height is
measured to highest point on
roof. All two-story structures
must adhere to step-back
requirements noted in
Section 153.040.030(B)

Pursuant to State Housing Law,
the City of Baldwin Park cannot
impose a development standard
on SB 9 developments that are
not in place for other
development types in the same
zone. Therefore, City Staff have
revised this section of the SB 9
Ordinance to allow for SB 9
developments to follow the same
height restrictions as the R-1
zone (27’), as well as the
minimum step-back
requirements.

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BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.040.300
(Continued)
Dwelling Unit Setbacks for
1) new unit on lot with an
existing unit and 2) lot where
two new units are proposed:

Minimum Front Minimum:
20 feet

Note: Lots with existing
units must preserve required
setback distances for
underlying zone.

Dwelling Unit Setbacks for
1) new unit on lot with an
existing unit and 2) lot
where two new units are
proposed:

Minimum Front Minimum:
20 feet

Note: For Urban Lot Splits,
proposed flag lot
subdivision lot lines must
provide a minimum of 15
feet front yard separation
and 4 feet side and rear yard
separation for all new and
existing structures to remain
on new parcels.

Additionally, Section
153.040.050 of the Baldwin Park
Municipal Code provides
regulations governing the
development of flag lots. While
the development of a flag lot is
prohibited under typical
subdivision regulations, SB 9
Urban Lot Splits are allowed to
be proposed as flag lot parcels,
provided developments comply
with all underlying standards. To
ensure consistency with flag lot
standards, this section must be
revised and include clarification
for minimum separation
distances for existing structures
that are proposed to remain as a
part of an SB 9 Urban Lot Split.
§ 153.040.300(E) (E) Priority to Consideration
of Other Exceptions to
Standards: Any required
standard that would have the
effect of physically
precluding the construction
of up to two primary
residential units on a lot or
that would physically
preclude each new unit from
being at least 800 square feet
in floor area shall be
modified or waived to the
extent necessary, as
determined by the
Community Development
Director or designee, to
allow the development of
two primary residential units
on a lot. In order to waive or
modify certain standards, the
City has established the
following priorities and
procedures for allowances
for exceptions and has
established the following
limits to the development
standards as indicated
§ 153.040.300(E) and all the
associated subsections
listing the exceptions
allowable are to be removed
in their entirety.

At the time of adoption of the SB
9 Ordinance, City Staff elected to
incorporate an exception process
to strict adherence of the
objective standards noted in the
Ordinance.

Given the State’s continued
emphasis on strict adherence to
ministerial reviews and
procedures for SB 9
developments, Staff is
recommending the removal of
this exception process, as
including any discretionary
reviews or appeals may run afoul
of State housing law. The City
must still allow for two 800
square-foot primary dwelling
units when proposed under SB 9,
which these recommended
changes will not preclude an
applicant from doing so.

Table #1: Proposed Supplemental Amendments to Chapter 153 (Zoning Code)

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of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (cont.)

BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.130.050 (C) Eave projection. Each
dwelling shall have and
maintain an eave projection
between 18 inches and 24
inches on at least two
opposing sides.

(E) Design Guidelines
Manual. All development
shall comply with the adopted
Design Guidelines Manual
applicable to the type of
development proposed.
(C) Eave projection. Each
dwelling unit shall have and
maintain an eave projection
between 12 inches and 24
inches on at least two opposing
sides. Exceptions to this
standard to provide matching
roof eave lengths for existing
homes must be approved by the
City Planner.

(E) Design Guidelines Manual.

With the exception of any
residential development subject
to the provisions of Subchapter
153.135, Objective Design
Standards, all developments
shall comply with the adopted
Design Guidelines Manual
applicable to the type of
development proposed
The existing roof eave
projection standard does
not comply with state
requirements in both ADU
and housing law citing for
standards that allow for
“matching” requirements
for architectural features
only. Therefore, the
standard has been revised
to allow for matching
features.

Additionally, the reference
to the Design Guidelines in
this section, a clear
distinction between which
developments are subject to
compliance with Objective
Design Standards or the
provisions of the City of
Baldwin Park’s Design
Guidelines Manual must be
included.
§ 153.150.130 (A) Residential Zones. The
City and County Fire
Department shall approve the
driveway widths and
clearances. However, the
following minimum standards
shall be observed for
driveways in residential
zones:

(1) The minimum driveway
width for R-1-7,500 and R-1
zoned properties shall be nine
feet. No more than one
driveway shall be provided on
R-1-7,500 and R-1 lot;

(2) The minimum driveway
width for R-G and R-3 zoned
properties shall be 26 feet;
and

1. The minimum driveway width
for R-1 zoned properties shall be 9
feet. Only one driveway shall be
permitted per street frontage for R-
1 properties.

2. The minimum driveway width
for R-G and R-3 zoned properties
shall be 26 feet. However, the
Director of Community
Development shall have the
authority to require a wider
driveway width or allow a
narrower driveway width based on
City of Baldwin Park Public Works
Engineering Division and Los
Angeles County Fire Department
requirements and/or other
circumstances associated with the
location, purpose, and design of the
driveway
This standard is proposed
to be revised to allow for
more flexibility in site
design for both single-
family and multi-family
zoned parcels.

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of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (cont.)

BPMC Sections Original Language Language As Amended Justification § 153.200.190 (A) Nonconforming
parking. Where a single-
family residence is located
on any residentially zoned
lot, and such use is
nonconforming by reason of
inadequate parking, that
residence may be enlarged to
a maximum addition of 600
square feet of floor area
without the provision of
conforming parking.
(A) Nonconforming parking.

Where a single-family
residence is located on any
residentially zoned lot, said
residence may be enlarged to
a maximum floor area
imposed by the development
standards of the underlying
zone, including but not
limited to height, lot coverage
and setbacks. Pursuant to
Government Code Section
65863.3, no minimum
parking requirements shall be
applied as a condition of
approval when such use is
nonconforming by reason of
inadequate parking
AB 1308, passed in
2023, prohibits public
agencies from
increasing the minimum
parking requirement that
applies to a single-
family residence as a
condition of approval of
project proposing to
remodel, renovate or
add additional square
footage to the single-
family residence,
provided the project
does not exceed the
maximum size limit
imposed by local
regulations (i.e. lot
coverage, height, etc.).

This standard has been
revised to reflect this
change in state law.

These and all other changes to the Zoning Code have also been documented in the enclosed Redlines attachment.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:

Land Use
Goal 2.0
Accommodate new development that is compatible with and complements existing conforming land uses.

Urban Design
Goal 4.0
Enhance the aesthetic quality of development in the City.

Urban Design
Goal 6.0
Enhance the neighborhood environments within Baldwin Park.

Housing Goal

1.0 Maintain and improve the quality of existing housing and residential neighborhoods Housing Goal

2.0 Assist in the development of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households Housing Goal

4.0 Mitigate governmental constraints to housing production Housing
Policy 4.1
Periodically review City regulations, ordinances, departmental processing procedures and residential fees related to rehabilitation and/or construction to assess their impact on housing

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costs, and revise as appropriate.

FINDINGS OF FACT -

1. General Plan Consistency: The amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan
The proposed amendments to the sections of the Municipal Code are consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Baldwin Park’s 2020 General Plan, in that the changes provide for increased clarity and flexibility for certain development standards that are commonly associated with residential developments, such as driveway aisle widths and patio setbacks. The revised language will help facilitate new development patterns that the General Plan wishes to encourage and the State legislature has required for City’s to allow, such as the case with Urban Lot Splits submitted under the provisions of SB 9.

2. Adverse Impacts: The amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Specifically, the proposed amendments will continue to preserve the spirit and intent of the 2012 Zoning Code Update, in that it will continue to require the same underlying development standards government land use, mass, height and location requirements for R-1, R-G and R-3 zoning districts. The amendments proposed intend to provide clarification and increased flexibility whenever possible to streamline housing development projects, as the standards modified retain the spirit of promoting high-quality design features that match the City’s existing palate of architectural styles.

3. Safety and Welfare: The amendment promotes public health, safety and general welfare The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will continue to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and businesses who serve the City of Baldwin Park. The clarification to existing standards and addition of new language to the sections modified will result in more consistency in the design of new homes and additions built in the City’s residential zoning districts. Applying fair and universally applicable development standards ensures that all housing product types retain the same character defining features that residents expect to see in new home builds and large scale additions (such as a step-back or recess of second floor walls).

4. Zoning Code Consistency: The amendment serves the goals and purposes of the zoning code The proposed Zoning Text Amendment will continue to serve the goals and purposes of the City of Baldwin Park’s Zoning Code by clarifying existing language that has been identified by City Staff as too restrictive or not conducive to allowing better quality housing products. The sections which allow for minor deviations of standards at the discretion of the Community Development Director or the City Planner allow for City Staff to assess and determine whether proposed changes result in more compatible home designs, such as roof eaves being reduced to accommodate a Mediterranean or Spanish style home design which typically lacks these elements in favor of a character defining parapet wall.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On June 10, 2026, the Planning Commission heard and considered the Staff Report provided by City Staff regarding the draft Ordinance. After closing the public hearing, The Planning Commission voted 5-0 recommending the City Council approve the proposed Zoning Text Amendment (see Attachment #1 of this item’s Staff Report).

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ALTERNATIVES:

The alternative to City Staff's recommendation would be to deny the revised changes to Title XV, Chapter 153 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, which puts the City of Baldwin Park at risk of not complying with State law and falling behind on facilitating new trends in development.

CEQA REVIEW:

CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER AZC 25-04 AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1527 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND IS FOUND TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), IN THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION CONSISTS OF A CODE AMENDMENT, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Planning Commission Resolution 26-04

2. Ordinance 1527

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1 ORDINANCE NO. 1527

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN

PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE, TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER, 153, ZONING CODE,
SECTIONS 153.030.010, 153.040.010, 153.040.020, 153.040.030, 153.040.040, 153.040.070, 153.040.080, 153.040.300, 153.130.050, 153.150.130, 153.160.040, 153.200.190 AND 153.210.170 RELATING

TO CONSISTENCY OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ON ALL

RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PARCELS AND MAKING A FINDING OF

EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT

WHEREAS, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 153, Zoning Code, implements the City’s General Plan, establishing land use and development regulations in the City of Baldwin Park (“City”), which includes regulations governing residential development in accordance with the Government Code;

WHEREAS, Ordinance 1346, adopted in 2012, was the last comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Code, made in an effort to implement the goals and policies of the City of Baldwin Park’s 2020 General Plan;

WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulations to consider recent developments in land use trends, state legislation and other external factors which are not sufficiently analyzed or out of compliance with State Law in the City’s current Zoning Code;

WHEREAS, The Planning Division has conducted a review of all development standards and policies applicable to the City’s residential zoning districts and developments, and have proposed changes to sections of the Municipal Code to better assist City Staff, residents and developers in understanding and applying the development standards most associated with residential developments;

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 10, 2026, to consider the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to revisions to multiple sections of the Municipal Code pertaining to residential uses and development standards, and unanimously approved Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-04, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1527, and;

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to revisions to multiple sections of the Municipal Code pertaining to residential uses and development standards, at which all those wishing to be heard were allowed to speak or present written comments and other materials.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitations are hereby adopted by the City Council as findings. Based on those findings, and the evidence and records presented, the City Council determines the public health, safety and general welfare of the City, its residents, and property owners can benefit by amending the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC)

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2 to apply clear and concise language for all residentially zoned parcels within the City of Baldwin Park’s Zoning Map and it is in the best interest of the community to amend the BPMC accordingly.

The City Council further finds and determines that:

A. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of all elements of the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan, as they implement goals and policies of the General Plan to provide increased housing opportunities in the City by reducing the governmental barriers to housing development with clear and concise language and through the implementation of state housing bills.

B. The proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City in that they would amend the Municipal Code to provide for increased clarity and flexibility for certain development standards that are commonly associated with residential developments. Applying fair and universally understood development standards ensures that all housing product types retain the same character defining features that residents expect to see in new home builds and large scale additions.

C. The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15358 of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Moreover, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant adverse effect on the environment.

SECTION 2. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.030.010 (“Establishment of Zones – Zones Established”) is hereby revised as follows:
153.030.010 ZONES ESTABLISHED
The city is divided into the zones, as shown in the chart below, for the purposes of classifying, regulating, restricting and separating the use of land, buildings and structures; regulating and limiting the type, height and bulk of buildings and structures; and regulating areas of yards and other open areas abutting and between buildings and structures.

Zone Designation
Zone
Symbol
Corresponding General Plan Land
Use Designation
Low-Density Single Family Residential R-1-7,500 Single-Family Residential Single-Family Residential R-1 Single-Family Residential Garden Multi-Family Residential R-G Garden Multi-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential R-3 Multi-Family Residential
Neighborhood Commercial C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
General Commercial C-2 General Commercial

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3 Freeway Commercial F-C General Commercial
Industrial Commercial I-C Commercial/Industrial
Industrial I General Industrial
Mixed Use 1 MU-1 Mixed Use
Mixed Use 2 MU-2 Mixed Use
Open Space OS Parks
Specific Plan SP - # All
Downtown Overlay (DO) All
Sierra Vista Overlay (SV) General Commercial
Historic Overlay (H) All
Planned Development Overlay (PD) All

SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.040 (“Residential Zones”) Subsections 153.040.010 (“Intent and Purpose”), 153.040.020 (“Use Regulations”), 153.040.030 (“Development Standards”), 153.040.040 (“Required Open Space”), 153.040.070 (“Accessory Structures”), and 153.040.080 (“Vehicle Storage and Repair”) are hereby amended as follows:
153.40 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
§ 153.040.010 INTENT AND PURPOSE
Three residential zones are established to provide residents with comfortable, healthy, safe and pleasant living environments. These zones should be separated from incompatible and disruptive activities that may conflict with this purpose. The zones are designed to accommodate specific types of development approaches and housing to serve the needs of city residents.
(A) Low-Density Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-7,500). The R-1-7,500 zone provides areas for the development of detached single-family dwelling units, duplexes, and two attached single-family dwelling units on a single lot on lots greater than or equal to 7,500 square feet in size. The zone is intended to protect and stabilize desirable characteristics of single-family residential areas, including larger lot sizes and separation from incompatible land uses.
(A) Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1). The R-1 zone provides areas for the development of detached single-family dwelling units, and dwelling units submitted under the provisions of Senate Bill 9 (Two-Unit Housing Development). The zone is also intended to protect and stabilize desirable characteristics of single-family residential areas. (B) Garden Multi-Family Residential Zone (R-G). The R-G zone provides an environment suitable for both small-lot detached or attached dwelling units where more than one unit may be built on a lot. The intent is to promote desirable characteristics for medium- density neighborhoods.
(C) High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (R-3). The R-3 zone provides opportunities

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4 for persons to live in small-lot single family developments and developments containing multiple units, such as apartments or condominiums with common open space and other shared amenities.
§ 153.040.020 USE REGULATIONS
(A) Permitted Uses. Table 153.040.020 identifies the permitted uses in all residential zones.

Residential uses represent the primary permitted use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with the residential character of each zone may be allowed as accessory or conditionally permitted uses, as indicated in Table 153.040.020.
(B) Conditional uses. Certain uses may be subject to special conditions regarding the location, operation or design of the use. References to these provisions are made in Table 153.040.020
(C) Prohibited uses. If a use is not specifically listed in Table 153.040.020, that use is prohibited. However, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to determine whether the proposed use shall be permitted based on the finding that the use is similar to and no more detrimental than a particular use permitted in the zone TABLE 153.040.020
Permitted and Conditionally Permitted
Uses within Residential Zones
P
CUP
A
--
Permitted use
Conditional use permit required
Accessory use
Use not allowed
Land Use
R-1-
7,500 R-1 R-G R-3
Additional
Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Units P P P P 153.120 Part 11
Accessory Dwelling Units- Junior P P 153.120 Part 11
Accessory Structures P P P P 153.040.070
Adult Day Care Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP
Boardinghouses -- -- -- --
Child Day Care Homes – Large Family P P P P 153.120 Part 6 Child Day Care Homes – Small Family P P P P
Condominiums -- -- P P See Chapter
153.210, Part 2 –
Design Review
Dwellings, Duplex -- -- P P See Chapter
153.210, Part 2 –
Design Review
Dwellings, Multi-Family -- -- P P See Chapter
153.210, Part 2 –
Design Review
Dwellings, Single-Family P P P P See Chapter
153.210, Part 2 –
Design Review

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5 Educational Institutions, private -- CUP CUP CUP 153.040.030 Educational Institutions, public P P P P
Home Occupations 1 A A A A 153.120 Part 8
Hospitals -- -- CUP CUP 153.040.030
Mobile Homes P P P P
Mobile Home Parks CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.040 Part 4
Off-Street Parking Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.150.040, 153.150.050
Parking Lots (associated with nonresidential use) CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.160.050 Places of Assembly -- CUP CUP CUP 153.040.030
Recreational Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP
Residential Care Homes (6 or fewer residents) P P P P
Residential Care Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP 153.040.030 Notes: (1) A home occupation permit must be obtained from the Business License Department. § 153.040.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Table 153.040.030 identifies the development standards applicable to all development in residential zones. Certain developments may be subject to special conditions, as described here or referenced in Table 153.040.030.

TABLE 153.040.030
Development Standards for
Residential Zones
Development Standards R-1-7,500 R-1 R-G R-3
Additional
Regulations
Lot Area – Minimum 7,500 sf 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 153.040 Part 2 Lot Depth – Minimum 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft
Lot Width – Minimum 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft
Lot Coverage – Maximum 40 % 45 % 50 % 60 %
Front Yard Setback – Minimum
General
Lot with a side entry garage
Lot adjacent to R-1-7,500 or R-1 zone

20 ft
15 ft
20 ft

15 ft
15 ft
20 ft

15 ft
15 ft
20 ft
153.130.030
Side Yard Setback – Minimum
- Lots less than 75’ in width
- Lot greater than or equal to 75’ in
width
Corner lot
- with a side entry garage
Reversed corner lot
- with a side entry garage

5 ft
10 ft
20 ft
15 ft
20 ft
5 ft

5 ft
5 ft

10 ft
20 ft
15 ft
20 ft

5 ft
10 ft

15 ft
10 ft
15 ft
10 ft

10 ft
10 ft

15 ft
10 ft
15 ft
10 ft
153.130.030

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6 Lot adjacent to R-1-7,500 or R-1 zone 5 ft 20 ft 20 ft Rear Yard Setback – Minimum
General
Lot adjacent to R-1-7,500 or R-1 zone

20 ft
20 ft

10 ft
20 ft

10 ft
20 ft
153.130.030
Open Space Area, Common – Minimum -- -- 250 sf/du 250 sf/du 153.040.040 Open Space Area, Private – Minimum
General

Corner Lots and Reserved Corner
Lots
20% of net
lot area

20% of net
lot area
10% of net
lot area

100 sf/du

---

100 sf/du

----
153.040.040
Density – Maximum 5.8 du/ac 8.7 du/ac 12 du/ac 20 du/ac Building Height – Maximum 27 ft 27 ft 27 ft 35 ft 153.130.040 Building Length – Maximum -- -- 125 ft 125 ft
Building Width – Minimum 20 ft 20 ft -- --
Distance between Buildings – Minimum -- -- 10 ft 10 ft
Floor Areas - Minimum
Efficiency
One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
Each Additional Bedroom

--
900 sf
1,050 sf
1,200 sf
200 sf

500 sf
700 sf
900 sf
1,100 sf
200 sf

500 sf
700 sf
900 sf
1,100 sf
200

(A) Unique use standards. Permitted places of assembly, educational institutions, congregate living health facilities, hospitals and residential care facilities shall comply with the following standards:

1. All such uses shall have and maintain a minimum net lot area of one-half acre

2. All such uses shall be located on lots that have a minimum lot width, lot depth and street frontage of 70 feet.

3. All such uses shall have and maintain a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet and a rear side yard setback of 20 feet.

4. All such uses shall have and maintain a minimum vehicular access driveway width of 20 feet.

5. The standard for minimum total square footage of accessory buildings indicated in § 153.040.070(A) shall not apply to these uses, provided that the use, size and placement of accessory buildings shall be subordinate and incidental to the main buildings, and subject to review through the conditional use permit process (B) Residential additional setback. In the R-1, R-G and R-3 zones, any exterior new structure, or addition to an existing structure, that exceeds one story in height and that faces any side lot line shall be set back a lineal distance of 7 feet and 6 inches from the adjacent property line.

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7 (C) Single-Family Dwellings in Multiple-Family Zones. All single-family residential units existing or proposed to be constructed in the R-G or R-3 zones shall comply with the development standards for single-family residential units in the R-1 zone. (D) Objective Design Standards. All residential developments must comply with the provisions noted in Subchapter 153.135 - Objective Design Standards. (E) Multi-family residential rear lot line. A solid masonry, decorative wall shall be constructed and maintained along all side and rear lot lines of multi-family residential lots pursuant to §153.130.060. This requirement can be waived through the design review process if deemed necessary and appropriate to achieve city safety and aesthetic goals § 153.040.040 REQUIRED OPEN SPACE
Maintaining open space areas provides recreational opportunities, allows sunlight to enter into living spaces and provides a spacious and inviting feel. The minimum required open space areas, as listed in Table 153.040.030, shall be maintained pursuant to these regulations. (A) Residential open space. The following regulations apply to required open space areas within all residentially zoned lots:

1. More than one open space area may be provided on a lot. The sum of square footages for all eligible open space areas on a lot shall comprise the total open space area for that lot

2. Required side or rear yard areas may be included in the calculated open space area but a required front yard area may not.

3. Open space areas may not be located between a dwelling unit and the street, except for required side yards for corner lot properties in the R-1 zone.

4. Open space areas should be equally distributed for all dwelling units on a lot.

5. Open space areas shall have no structural, parking, driveway or right-of-way encroachments except for swimming pools, spas and similar accessory uses used for recreational purposes.
(B) Private Open space minimum dimensions in R-1 and R-1-7,500. Within R-1 and R-1- 7,500 zoned lots, the minimum length and width of each open space area shall be 15 feet:
(C) Private Open Space regulations in R-G and R-3. The following regulations apply to private open space areas within R-G and R-3 zoned lots:

1. The minimum length and width of each open space area shall be 5 feet

2. The minimum length and width of each open space area within small-lot single- family developments shall be 15 feet

3. The open space area for an individual dwelling unit shall be directly accessible to that dwelling unit

4. Encroachments such as roofs and eaves may project into an open space area provided such encroachments observe a minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet.

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8 (D) Common open space regulations in R-G and R-3. The following regulations apply to common open space areas within R-G and R-3 zoned lots:

1. The minimum length and width of each open space area shall be 20 feet

2. The common open space area shall be open and accessible to all residents. § 153.040.070 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
(A) Development Standards. The following regulations apply to all accessory structures:

1. With the exception of an attached or detached garage, an accessory structure shall not be located in front of the main building or directly between the main building and the street.

2. Patios, sunrooms and similar accessory structures, when attached to the rear of an existing single-family home, shall maintain a minimum rear yard setback distance of 5 feet from the post or wall of said structure to the rear property line for R-1 zoned lots.

3. The total square footage of all non-parking-related accessory structures on a lot shall not exceed the lesser of these two quantities: 500 square feet or 50 percent of the ground floor of the main building.

4. The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed one story or 15 feet.

5. An accessory structure smaller than 250 square feet may be constructed of metal or similar material as approved by the City Planner.

6. All accessory structures shall be maintained in good condition. Any structure considered to be in disrepair, as determined by the Director of Community Development, shall be repaired, replaced or removed from the site.

7. Guesthouses as accessory structures are prohibited.

8. Bathrooms within accessory structures are prohibited

9. There shall not be more than two (2) accessory structures that are exempt from permit in the rear yard of on an R-1 zoned lot. Accessory structures exempt from a building permit shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from side and rear property lines.
§ 153.040.080 VEHICLE STORAGE AND REPAIR
(A) Recreational Vehicle Parking. No person shall store or park any boat, trailer, camper shell or recreational vehicle, or parts thereof, on any required front yard area in a R-1 and R-1 7,500 zoned lot. A boat, trailer, camper shell or recreational vehicle, or parts thereof, may be stored or parked on a pervious surface within a side or rear yard area provided that a lawfully installed, permanently maintained, 6-foot wall or fence provides a screen from abutting property and the public right-of-way. A temporary use permit may be obtained pursuant to subchapter 153.210, Administrative Procedures, which allows a recreational vehicle to be parked within a front yard area once a year per property for a period not exceeding 60 days.

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9 (B) Vehicle Repair. The following restrictions shall apply to vehicle repair activities:

1. A maximum of one vehicle may be repaired at any time.

2. The vehicle being repaired must be currently registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles at the property where the repair is being performed. Repairs made to any other vehicles, whether or not for compensation of any kind, are expressly prohibited.

3. Repair activity shall be performed only between the 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.

4. Tools, motor vehicle parts, supplies or equipment shall be stored such that they are not visible from a public right-of-way or adjoining property, upon completion of repair work.

5. All fluids, liquids and other products that are taken out of a motor vehicle or used in conjunction with any repair work shall be lawfully disposed of. In no instance shall these products or substances drain or spill onto adjoining properties or into a public right-of-way, storm drain or sewer system.

6. Storage of inoperable vehicles is prohibited at any time except in an enclosed storage facility approved by the Building and Planning Divisions. (C) Major Repairs of Motor Vehicles. The following restrictions shall apply to all major repairs of motor vehicles including, but not limited to, disassembling, installing or rebuilding an engine block, transmission, seats, suspension system, emission control system or drive train or performing bodywork

1. Repairs shall only be conducted in a completely enclosed garage or rear yard area provided that the yard is completely enclosed by a lawfully constructed 6- foot tall fence which screens the area from view of any public right-of-way and adjoining properties. Major repairs of a vehicle in any other area are prohibited.

2. Major repair to any one vehicle shall not exceed 5 calendar days in any 30-day period
(D) Minor Repairs of Motor Vehicles. The following restrictions shall apply to all minor repairs of motor vehicles including all repair activities not considered as major repairs:

1. The repair shall be performed only on a paved driveway or on a parking space.

The repair of a motor vehicle on any front or side yard area is expressly prohibited.

2. Repairs may be conducted in a completely enclosed garage or outdoor rear yard area provided the area is completely enclosed by a lawfully constructed, 6-foot tall fence which screens the yard from view of any public right-of-way and adjoining properties. Minor repairs of a vehicle in any other area are prohibited.

3. Repair to any one vehicle shall not exceed 2 calendar days in any 30-day period.

SECTION 4. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Part 5 (“Urban Development Units and Urban Lot Splits”) is hereby amended as follows:

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10 Part 5. URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS 153.040.300 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(A) Development Standards. An urban development unit or units and the development of a lot created through an urban lot split shall be subject to the development standards set forth in Table 153.040.300 – Development Standards for Urban Development Units and Urban Lot Splits.

Table 153.040.300
Development Standards for Urban Development Units
and Urban Lot Splits
Standard Requirement Notes
Dwelling Unit Size for New Unit
on a Lot with Existing Unit

Minimum

500 sf

Maximum size of the new unit shall be limited by
maximum lot coverage standard, below.

In any circumstance, the new unit is allowed to be at
least 800 square feet is size.

Dwelling Unit Size (each) Where
Two New Units Are Proposed

Minimum

500 sf

Maximum size of each unit shall be limited by
maximum lot coverage standard, below.

In any circumstance, each unit is allowed to be at
least 800 square feet is size.

Dwelling Unit Height (Maximum)
for 1) new unit on lot with an
existing unit and 2) lot where two
new units are proposed
27 feet Building height is measured to the highest point of roof. All two-story structures must adhere to step-
back requirements noted in Section 153.040.030(B)
Dwelling Unit Setbacks for 1) new
unit on lot with an existing unit
and 2) lot where two new units
are proposed:

Front Minimum
Interior Side Minimum
Street Side Minimum
Rear Minimum

20 feet
4 feet
4 feet
4 feet
Setbacks also apply to an attached or detached
garage.

Rear setback may be reduced to 5 feet minimum for
a detached garage.

For Urban Lot Splits, proposed flag lot subdivision
lot lines must provide a minimum of 15 feet front
yard separation and 4 feet side and rear yard
separation for all new and existing structures to
remain on new parcels.

Minimum Building Separation 6 feet Applies also to all detached structures on the lot.

Maximum Lot Coverage 45% of lot
area
Includes all buildings, primary and accessory

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11 Table 153.040.300
Development Standards for Urban Development Units
and Urban Lot Splits
Standard Requirement Notes
Minimum Number of Parking
Spaces
1 space/du Parking for an existing primary dwelling unit shall be maintained for that unit as required by Section
153.150 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).

Parking for a new dwelling unit or units may be
provided in an attached or detached garage or may
be an unenclosed space on the same lot.

Tandem parking is not allowed; all spaces must be
individually accessible and unobstructed by another
space.

Minimum Private Open Space
Area
20% of lot
area, divided
equally per
unit
Area shall be continuous, with a minimum length and
width dimension of 15 feet.

Shall be located within the interior side, street
side, or rear yard area of the lot.
(B) Exceptions to Required Setbacks. The required setbacks of Table 153.040.300 – Development Standards for Urban Development Units and Urban Lot Splits do not apply or shall be modified under the following circumstances:

1. Any street adjacent setback shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line.

2. The projection into a required setback shall be subject to the provisions of Section 153.130.030 (Permitted Projections into Required Yard Areas). (C) Exceptions to Required Number of Parking Spaces. The required number of parking spaces of Table 153.040.300 – Development Standards for Urban Development Units and Urban Lot Splits do not apply under the following circumstances:

1. The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21155 (b), or a major transit stop, as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21064.3.

2. There is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the lot. (D) Other Applicable Regulations. In addition to the requirements contained in this section, regulations and standards for development within the R-1 zone contained in other sections of this chapter may be applied to a qualifying two-unit residential development and the development of a lot created through an urban lot split, unless specifically modified in this section, or unless it would preclude any new primary dwelling unit from being at least 800 square feet in floor area.
(E) Priority to Consideration of Other Exceptions to Standards. Any required standard that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two primary residential units on a lot or that would physically preclude each new unit from being at least 800 square feet in floor area shall be modified or waived to the extent necessary,

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12 as determined by the Community Development Director or designee, to allow the development of two primary residential units on a lot. In order to waive or modify certain standards, the City has established the following priorities and procedures for allowances for exceptions and has established the following limits to the development standards as indicated.

1. The following development standards, in descending order of priority, with the first development standard listed having the highest priority, shall be applied to exceptions:
a) Lot coverage up to 60 percent
b) Dwelling unit front setback, exclusive of garage front, up to within 10 feet of the front property line; the garage front shall be set back at least 20 feet in all circumstances
c) For lots less than 2,000 square feet in size, dwelling unit height up to 22 feet d) Building separation to the minimum separation required by the Building Code e) Private open space area of 15 percent of lot area

2. In applying any exception, an urban development unit or units or urban lot split shall be designed such that a development standard given a lower priority is modified or waived before a development standard given a higher priority. If each lot can accommodate two 800-square-foot primary dwelling units by modifying or waiving a development standard with a lower priority, then an application that proposes a design requiring the modification or waiver of a development standard with a higher priority will be denied.

3. Allowing an exception shall not be interpreted to permit the construction of new garages or accessory structures, or the maintenance of existing accessory structures not providing required parking, where the development or maintenance of two 800- square-foot dwelling units on the lot would not be physically precluded in the absence of such proposed or existing structures.

4. As part of the application for an exception, the applicant shall provide a written explanation that specifically lists every development standard the applicant seeks to modify and waive, describes why waiver or modification of each development standard is needed to prevent physically precluding the construction of up to two primary residential units on the lot and/or each new unit from being at least 800 square feet in floor area, and demonstrates that the requested modifications and/or waivers are consistent with the prioritization hierarchy. (E) Nonconforming Conditions. A two-unit project may be approved without requiring a legal nonconforming zoning condition to be corrected.
(F) Utilities

1. All dwelling units shall be connected to public water utilities and to either public sewer or an onsite wastewater treatment system.

2. Each primary dwelling unit must have its own direct utility connection to the utility

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13 service provider.

SECTION 5. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.120.140 (“Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities – Animal Keeping - Permitted Animals”) is hereby revised as follows:

PART 4. ANIMAL KEEPING

153.160.040 PERMITTED ANIMALS
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following animals, fish and fowl are deemed to be household pets which may be housed and maintained in any dwelling unit, in accordance with the following limitations:

(A) Household pets in a dwelling unit. Each dwelling unit may contain any combination of the following.

1. Up to three weaned, domesticated dogs.

2. Up to three weaned, domesticated cats.

3. Up to ten canaries, finches, parrots and other similar predatory birds, provided that such birds shall be kept within the dwelling unit.

(B) Household pets outside a dwelling unit. Each dwelling unit located within the R-1 and R-1 7,500 zone may also contain any combination of the following animals outside the dwelling unit, provided that all such animals are maintained in cages within the rear yard area and are located a minimum of 15 feet away from any habitable building:

1. Up to ten birds.

2. Up to three hen chickens.

(D) Kennel, pet shop, veterinary hospital. These regulations shall not prohibit the maintenance of any animals in connection with a legally permitted kennel, pet shop or veterinary hospital.

SECTION 6. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.130.050 (“Site Planning and General Development Standards – Architectural Standards”) is hereby revised as follows:
153.130.050 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
All buildings and structures shall be built and maintained in accordance with the following architectural standards:

(A) Exterior siding composition. Each structure shall have and maintain exterior siding composed of brick, wood, stucco, concrete or other similar material as approved by the City Planner. Metal siding and corrugated plastic or metal are prohibited.

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14 (B) Roofing material. Each structure shall have and maintain a roof constructed with wood shake, shingle, asphalt, composition, tile (slate, concrete or clay) or other similar roofing material as approved by the City Planner. Metal roofing is prohibited.

(C) Eave projection. Each dwelling unit shall have and maintain an eave projection between 12 inches and 24 inches on at least two opposing sides. Exceptions to this standard to provide matching roof eave lengths for existing homes must be approved by the City Planner.

(D) Security bars. Security bars shall not be mounted on the outside of an exterior wall, window or door of any dwelling unit.

(E) Design Guidelines Manual. With the exception of any residential development subject to the provisions of Subchapter 153.135, Objective Design Standards, all developments shall comply with the adopted Design Guidelines Manual applicable to the type of development proposed.

SECTION 7. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.150.130 (“Off Street Parking And Loading – Driveway Standards”) is hereby revised as follows:
153.150.130 DRIVEWAY STANDARDS

(A) Residential Zones. The City and County Fire Department shall approve the driveway widths and clearances. However, the following minimum standards shall be observed for driveways in residential zones:

1. The minimum driveway width for R-1 zoned properties shall be 9 feet. Only one driveway shall be permitted per street frontage for R-1 properties.

2. The minimum driveway width for R-G and R-3 zoned properties shall be 26 feet.

However, the Director of Community Development shall have the authority to require a wider driveway width or allow a narrower driveway width based on City of Baldwin Park Public Works Engineering Division and Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements and/or other circumstances associated with the location, purpose, and design of the driveway

3. The minimum lot street frontage for all residential zones shall be 50 feet where dual driveways are provided.

(B) Nonresidential Zones. Driveways serving parking facilities in nonresidential zones shall a minimum width of 24 feet. However, the Director of Community Development shall have the authority to require a wider driveway width or allow a narrower driveway width based on City of Baldwin Park Public Works Engineering Division and Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements and/or other circumstances associated with the location, purpose, and design of the driveway.

(C) Shared Driveways. Shared use of driveways used in combination with abutting properties are permitted for commercial and industrial lots when proper easements

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15 or agreements, approved by the City Attorney, have been executed, recorded and filed with the city.

(D) Safety Considerations.

1. Driveways shall be designed and located in such a manner so as to ensure proper visibility to on-street traffic. Driveway design shall take into consideration slopes, curvature, speed and conflicting turning movements in the area. A clear cross-visibility area shall be maintained pursuant to §153.130.080 and be kept free of obstacles such as signs, landscaping and structures.

2. Driveways shall not be located where they would impede traffic on streets or intersections.

SECTION 8. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.160.040 (“Water Efficient Landscaping Standards – Residential Landscaping Standards”) is hereby revised as follows:
153.160.040 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
The following standards shall apply to all parcels in the R-1, R-1-7,500, R-G and R-3 zones:

(E) Minimum landscaping of lot. A minimum of 20 percent of the entire lot shall be fully landscaped with plant materials.

(F) Minimum landscaping of front yard area. A minimum of 50 percent of the front yard area between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped. Non-landscaped areas shall only be used for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular access.

(G) Minimum landscaping of side yard area. A minimum of 50 percent of the street side yard areas between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped.

(H) Landscape maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, including parkway landscaping, with maintenance, including, but not limited to, watering, pruning, fertilizing and replacing deteriorated plant materials.

(I) Landscaping adjacent to driveways and buildings. A strip of landscaping shall be installed and maintained adjacent to all driveways and buildings located upon any R- G and R-3 zoned lots. The location, area and design of such landscaped areas are subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development or designee.

SECTION 9. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.200.190 (“Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and Uses – Minor Additions to Dwellings in R-1 Zone - Applicability”) is hereby revised as follows:
153.200.190 MINOR ADDITIONS TO DWELLINGS IN R-1 ZONE

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16 (A) Design review clearance. Where a single-family residence is located on any residentially zoned lot, said residence may be enlarged to a maximum floor area imposed by the development standards of the underlying zone, including but not limited to height, lot coverage and setbacks. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.3, no minimum parking requirements shall be applied as a condition of approval when such use is nonconforming by reason of inadequate parking.

(B) Accessory building. The construction of any accessory building or structure allowed pursuant to the zoning regulations applicable to the R-1 and R-1-7,500 zone under this chapter shall also be permitted on any such lot

SECTION 10. Based on the foregoing findings and determinations, Baldwin Park Municipal Code Title XV (“Land Usage”), Chapter 153 (“Zoning Code”), Subchapter 153.210.170 (“Administrative Procedures – Design Review - Applicability”) is hereby revised as follows:

PART 2. DESIGN REVIEW

153.210.170 APPLICABILITY

(C) Design review clearance. Design review clearance must be obtained prior to the issuance of any permit for the construction of any building or structure. Design review is required for the following:

1. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-G, R-3, C-1, C-2, F-C, I-C, I, OS, MU-1 and MU-2 zones;

2. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-1 and R-1 7,500 zone which also requires a conditional use permit, administrative adjustment or a variance;

3. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-1 and R-1 7,500 zone that involves 200 square feet or more of floor area or will extend the structure to a second floor;

4. All new construction of five or more single-family dwelling units as part of a subdivision map;

5. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing sign which exceeds 40 feet in height or 300 square feet in sign area; and

6. All new construction or alteration of any wireless communication facility on private property, including city owned property not located within the public right- of-way.

(D) Design review required for discretionary permits. For any development project or action requiring the issuance of a discretionary permit pursuant to the requirements

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17 of this chapter, design review shall be conducted in conjunction with staff-level review of such permit. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee that is composed of the Director of Community Development, the City Engineer, a representative from the Police Department, a representative from the Fire Department and the City Planner as the chairperson shall be forwarded to the Approving Authority for consideration with the associated development application.

Following final Approving Authority action on the application and prior to the issuance of building permits for any approved application, the Design Review Committee shall reserve the authority to ensure final design plans substantially conform to the conditions imposed by the Approving Authority

SECTION 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of the Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 12. To the extent the provisions of the BPMC as amended by this Ordinance are substantially the same as the provisions of that Code as they read immediately prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, then those provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments.

SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a local weekly newspaper of general circulation and which is hereby designated for that purpose.

SECTION 14. This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after its adoption.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE ____+ DAY OF _______ 2026.

________________________________

DANIEL DAMIAN, MAYOR

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18 ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )

I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on July 15 th, 2026. Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1527 was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on _______ by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER

________________________________

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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ITEM NO: 18.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Martha Alvarez, Administrative Clerk II
DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-018 “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of
Assessment Associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2026-2027, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add
this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills."

SUMMARY:

The Purpose of this report is to outline the required Public Hearing and subsequent adoption of a resolution ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments related to the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for FY2026-2027 (LLMD or District).

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2026-018 entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY2026-2027 and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills” and authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary appropriation budget adjustments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The District’s anticipated revenue and expenditures were estimated at the time of the preparation of the Engineer’s Report and presented to the City Council and subsequently approved on June 17, 2026. The Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance (LLMD) revenue for FY2026-2027 is estimated at $2,409,500. The revised estimated expenditure is $2,719,150. Staff will work to identify potential areas to reduce some expenses during the mid-year budget to help mitigate the negative impact to the fund balance.

BACKGROUND:

Over the last decade, the District has been utilized to cover the costs of providing maintenance and improvements to the street lighting, traffic signal, and landscaping operations within the public right-of-way.

On May 25, 2026, the City’s consultant, Community Economic Solutions, submitted the Preliminary Engineer’s LLMD Report for FY 2026-27. Staff has reviewed the report and it was presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.

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DISCUSSION:

On June 17, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-011 which approved the Engineer’s Report for the LLMD, declared its intent to levy and collect assessments, and set a date and time for the public hearing as July 15, 2026. The Public Hearing notice was posted as required.

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Public Notice 2026

2. LLMD Reso 2026-018

3. LMDEngReport26-27 6-17-26

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CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park (“City”) will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matters can be heard, at the City Council Chamber, 14403 E Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 in person or virtually.

Protest, comments or objections in reference to the levy and collection of the annual assessments for the FY 2026-2027, continued maintenance of public facilities specifically 1) the area within the City of Baldwin Park Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District; and 2) The area with City of Baldwin Park Landscaping and Lighting District; all to serve the benefit of said District, which was previously approved by the City Council.

A protest may be made in writing by any interested persons. Every written protest shall be emailed to the City Clerk at [email protected] before 7 pm of July 15, 2026
For information, please contact Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works at (626) 960-4011 Ext. 460

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2026-2027,

AND AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADD
THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO THE PROPERTY TAX BILLS.

WHEREAS, the City Council has previously ordered the formation of LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT No. 2007- 1(hereinafter referred to as the “DISTRICT”) pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972” being Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highway Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 2026-011 approving the Engineer’s Report pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code and Article XIIID of the State Constitution, declaring its intention to order the annual levy and collection of assessments, and giving notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on the questions of the levy of the proposed assessments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, and is desirous of proceeding with the levy of annual assessments for the District.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby orders the maintenance work performed on the District as set forth in the Engineer’s Report for FY2026-2027 and
orders the annual levy and collection of assessment of the District as shown and set forth as described in said report and declaration of intention.

SECTION 3. That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

SECTION 4. That the Los Angeles County Assessor, which collects assessments on the City’s behalf, shall enter on the Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and said assessments shall be collected and the net amount of the assessments shall be paid to the City Treasurer of the City of Baldwin Park.

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SECTION 5. That the City Treasurer has established a special fund known as the “CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND” into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution.

SECTION 6. That a certified copy of the assessment and diagram shall be filed in the office of the City Engineer and a certified copy of the diagram and assessment roll filed with the Los Angeles County Assessor, together with a certified copy of this resolution upon its adoption.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2026.

DANIEL DAMIAN, MAYOR

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-018 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 2026, and that the same was adopted by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, CITY CLERK

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P a g e

CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND

LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

ASSESSMENT ENGINEER’S REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, ARTICLE XIII.D. OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND THE PROPOSITION 218 OMNIBUS IMPLEMENTATION ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53750 ET SEQ)

Fiscal Year 2026-27

Prepared for:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Prepared by:

Community Economic Solutions

June 17, 2026

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CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

The Streets and Highways Code, Part 2, Division 15, Article 4, commencing with Section 22565, directs the preparation of the annual report for each fiscal year for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements described herein.

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

Report ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 1

Part A - Plans and Specifications for the Improvements ................................ 3

Part B - An Estimate of the Costs of the Improvements ................................ . 4

Part C - A Diagram for the Assessment District ................................ ............. 5

Part D - An Assessment of the Estimated Costs of the Improvements ........... 6

Part E - Assessment Roll ................................ ................................ ............... 8

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FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679

OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

Whereas the Council of the City of Baldwin Park, California, did, p ursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, adopt the Resolution of Initiation ordering the preparation and filing of the Assessment Engineer’s Report in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 commencing with Section 22565.

Section 22567 directs that the report shall refer to the City of Baldwin Park Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (the "Assessment District") by its distinctive designation, specify the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that year, shall contain all of the following:

Part A Plans and specifications for the improvements.

Part B An estimate of the costs of the improvements.

Part C A diagram for the assessment district.

Part D An assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements.

A preliminary report is then filed with the City Clerk in accordance with Section 22623 for submission to the legislative body. The legislative body may approve the report as filed, or it may modify the report and approve it as modified . Now, therefore, the following Assessment Engineer’s Report is hereby submitted consisting of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS

This part contains the plans and specifications which are required to show and describe the existing and proposed improvements in accordance with Section 22568 . The plans and specifications need not be d etailed, but shall be sufficient if they show or describe the general nature, location, and extent of the improvements. If the assessment district is divided into zones, the plans and specifications shall indicate the class and type of improvements to be provided for each such zone. The Plans and specifications for the improvements listed in Part A are on file with the City Engineer. Such plans and specifications are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

This part contains an estimate of the costs for maintenance of the improvements within the District for F iscal Year 2026-27 pursuant to section 22569, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. This estimate is on file with the City Engineer. The estimate of the costs of the improvements for the fiscal year shall contain estimates for all of the following:

(a) The total costs for improvements to be made that year, being the total costs of constructing or installing all proposed improvements and of maintaining and servicing all existing and proposed improvements, including all incidental expenses.

(b) The amount of any surplus or deficit in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.

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(c) The amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.

(d) The amount, if any, of the annual installment fo r the fiscal year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments.

(e) The net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the assessment district, being the total improvement costs, as referred to in subdivision (a), increased or decreased, as the case may be, by any of the amounts referred to in subdivision (b), (c), or (d).

PART C: A DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

This part incorporates, by reference, the “Assessment Diagram”, which is a diagram of the Assessment District showing the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District in accordance with Sections 22570 and 22571. The diagram for an assessment district shall show (a) the exterior boundaries of the assessment district, (b) the boundaries of any zones within the district, and (c) the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the district. Each lot or parcel shall be identified by a distinctive number or letter. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land shown on the diagram shall conform to those shown on the county assessor's maps for the fiscal year to which the report applies. The Diagram has been prepared and is on file with the City Engineer . The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

PART D: ASSESSMENT OF THE ESTIMATED

COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District in accordance with Section 22572. The assessment shall refer to the fiscal year to which it applies and shall do all of the following:

(a) State the net amount, determined in accordance with Section 22569, to be assessed upon assessable lands within the assessment district, which shall include an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest due during the fisc al year from each parcel on any bonds or notes issued pursuant to Section 22662.5.

(b) Describe each assessable lot or parcel of land within the district.

(c) Assess the net amount upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the district by apportioning that amount among the several lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements.

According to Section 22573, t he net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be appo rtioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.

PART E: PROPERTY OWNER LIST & ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains a list of the County of Los Angeles Assessor’s parcel numbers, and the net amount to be assessed upon benefited lands within the Assessment District.

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PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS

The facilities, which have been constructed within the City of Baldwin Park, and those which may be subsequently constructed, will be operated, serviced and maintained as generally described as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

The proposed improvements includ e the construction, operation, servicing and maintenance of landscaping, traffic signals, street lighting and appurtenant facilities in public streets and public rights-of-way within the Assessment District; including but not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities such as water, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory operation of these services described as follows:

Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities

Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, hardscapes, fixtures, sidewalk and curb and gutter maintenance adjacent to street trees, and appurtenant facilities , in public street and public rights -of-way, including parkways, medians and dedicated easements within the boundary of said Assessment District.

Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities

Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, po sts and pedestals, metering devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide safety lighting and traffic signals in public street s and public rights-of-way and easements within the boundaries of said Assessment District. Power for the street lights and traffic signals shall be furnished by the Southern California Edison Company or its successors and shall be adequate for the intended purpose. Rates for power shall be those authorized by the Public Utilities Commission, State of California.

Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities; providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenanc e of any of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the public lighting facilities, or for the lighting or operation of landscaping or appurtenant facilities.

The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing the general nature, location, and the extent of the improvements, are on file in the office of the City Engineer and are incorporated herein by reference.

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PART B

AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

The estimated cost of the construction, operation, servicing and maintenance of the improvements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as described in Part A, are summarized herein and described below . All costs include administration and utilities where applicable.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set -up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments, as the City Council deems appropriate. Any balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried over to the next fiscal year.

Budget
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance 7/1/2026 ($73,960)
FY 2026-27 Estimated Revenue
Assessment Revenue $916,600
County Ad Valorem Tax $1,401,240
Penalties, Late Taxes, Earnings $91,660
Total Revenue $2,409,500
FY 2026-27 Projected Expenditures
Street Lighting $872,400
Landscaping $1,418,400
Traffic Signals $428,350
Total Expenditures $2,719,150
FY 2026-27 Operating Reserve / Deficit ($309,650)
Projected Fund Balance 6/30/2027
Beginning Fund Balance ($73,960)
FY 2026-27 Estimated Revenue $2,409,500
FY 2026-27 Projected Expenditures $2,719,150
Projected Fund Balance 6/30/2027 ($383,610)

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PART C

A DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

The diagram of the Assessment District showing the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District is required in accordance with Sections 22570 and 22571. Each lot or parcel shall be identified by a distinctive number or letter. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land shown on the diagram shall conform to those shown on the county assessor's maps for the fiscal year to which t he report applies.

The Diagram has been prepared and is on file with the City Engineer . The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Baldwin Park . A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and the line s and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District has been submitted to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, and is hereby made a part hereof by reference.

The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Dis trict are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles . The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.

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PART D

ASSESSMENT OF THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

GENERAL

Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include construction, operation, maintenance and servicing of street lights, traffic signals, parks and landscaping.

The 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. Section 22573 of the 19 72 Act requires that maintenance assessments must be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:

"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."

“The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000)) [of the California Streets and Highways Code]."

In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amou nt of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Because assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are not considered to be a tax governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.

The 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement" (Sec. 225 47). Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special tax."

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The landscaping, lighting and traffic signals are for the benefit and enjoyment of all properties within the District and all parcels benefit from the maintenance of the improvements. The assessment of cost upon each parcel was apportioned in accordance wi th the estimated benefit received. Traffic signal maintenance costs are assessed throughout the district on a per parcel basis. The criteria for the assessment spread of lighting and landscaping is as follows:

1. Rectangular lots - street frontage

2. Irregular lots - width of lot at setback line
- average of front and rear lot line lengths or
- street frontage, whichever is most representative of benefit

3. Flag lots - one-half of total footage to each of the two lots

4. Corner lots - the narrowest frontage

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Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.

BENEFIT ZONES

The District is divided into four benefit zones. Zone 1 includes all residential parcels and Zone 2 includes all commercial and industrial parcels that are assessed for street lighting and traffic signal maintenance. Zone 3 includes all commercial, industrial and residential parcels that are assessed for landscaping maintenance . Zone 4 includes the West Ramona Residential Redevelopment Project (Tract Nos. 39090, 39635, 40746, 42828 and 41956) and is assessed for landscaping, lighting and traffic signal maintenance.

The proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is derived by apportioning a part of the total cost shown in Part B among the assessable parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits.

A portion of the Assessment District Revenues is derived from Countywide Property Taxes or the Ad Valorem T ax. The City receives this amount as part of its tax apportionment and has designated a percentage to be used for lighting and landscape purposes.

The assessor's parcel number and the amount of assessment upon each lot or parcel are shown on the assessment roll. Upon confirmation by the City Council this data will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for the inclusion on the 2026-27 tax roll.

Description
Frontage and
Parcel Counts
Proposed
Assessment
Assessment
Revenues
Zone 1 & 2 (Street Lighting)

2. Commercial / Industrial 89,878 L.F. $0.5543 / L.F. $ 49,820

1. Residential 657,139 L.F. $0.2809 / L.F. $ 184,573
Zone 3 (Landscaping)
All Parcels
(excluding Zone 4) 747,017 L.F. $0.7513 / L.F. $ 561,222 Zone 4 (Lights/Landscaping)
Tract # 39090, 39635,
40746, 42828, & 41956 160 Lots $36.01 / Lot $ 5,762
Parcel #1164 14 Lots $51.44 / Lot $ 720
Zone 2 (Traffic Signals)
Commercial / Industrial
(including Parcel #1164) 837 Lots $11.87 / Parcel $ 9,935 Zone 1 & 4 (Traffic Signals)
All Parcels 13,970 Lots $7.49 / Lot $ 104,635
Grand Total $ 916,667

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PART E

PROPERTY OWNER LIST AND ASSESSMENT ROLL

The assessment set forth for each pa rcel is shown on the Assessment Roll for the District, submitted separately, as "Assessment Roll for City of Baldwin Park, Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, Fiscal Year 2026-27", which exhibit is incorporated by reference herein and is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

The Assessment Roll lists all parcels within the boundaries of the District as shown o n the Assessment Diagram, Part C herein, and on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which is by reference made part of this report.

Assessments are not levied upon public streets, utility easements, right -of-way, and common areas.

A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the last equalized Property Tax Roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which by reference is hereby made a part of this report. This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park.

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ITEM NO: 19.

STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT:

Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-019 “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of
Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2026-2027, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills."

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this report is to outline the required Public Hearing and subsequent adoption of a resolution ordering the annual levy and collection of assessments related to the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for FY2026-2027.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council hold a Public Hearing and after considering testimony, adopt Resolution No. 2026-019 entitled “A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Baldwin Park, California, Ordering the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessment Associated with the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor to Add this Special Assessment to the Property Tax Bills.” and authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget adjustments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The District’s anticipated revenue and expenditures were estimated at the time of the preparation of the Engineer’s Report and presented to the City Council and subsequently approved on June 17, 2026. The Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District (PMD) revenue for FY2026-2027 is estimated at $999,999. The beginning fund balance is $27,572. The revised estimated expenditure is $1,042,529 with a transfer of $14,958 from the General Fund to cover estimated shortage.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District is to serve as mechanism for the financing of operations and maintenance associated with City Parks. It is recommended that the City continue these parks

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maintenance programs and fund them through special assessments provided by the PMD.

In 1996, City of Baldwin Park property owners approved the formation of a Park Maintenance Assessment District to financially support these programs, and the PMD’s formation was established in conformance with proposition 218.

DISCUSSION:

On June 17, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-012 which approved the Engineer’s Report for the PMD, declared its intent to levy and collect assessments, and set a date and time for the public hearing as July 15, 2026. The Public Hearing notice was posted as required.

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Public Notice 2026

2. PMAD Reso 2026-019

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,

CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITYWIDE PARK
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY2026-2027, AND

AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR TO ADD THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO THE PROPERTY TAX BILLS.

WHEREAS, the City Council has previously ordered the formation of PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FY2026-2027 (hereinafter referred to as the “DISTRICT”) pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972” being Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highway Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 2026-012 approving the Engineer’s Report pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code and Article XIIID of the State Constitution, declaring its intention to order the annual levy and collection of assessments, and giving notice of the time and place for a Public Hearing on the questions of the levy of the proposed assessments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard all testimony and evidence, and is desirous of proceeding with the levy of annual assessments for the District.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby orders the maintenance work performed on the District as set forth in the Engineer’s Report for FY2026-2027 and orders the annual levy and collection of assessment of the District as shown and set forth and described in said report and declaration of intention.

SECTION 3. That the adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

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net amount of the assessments shall be paid to the City Treasurer of the City of Baldwin Park.

SECTION 5. That the City Treasurer has established a special fund known as the “CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FUND” into which the City Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2026.

__________________

DANIEL DAMIEN
MAYOR
ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-019 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on July 15, 2026, and that the same was adopted by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________

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CHRISTOPHER SAENZ

CITY CLERK

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P a g e

CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

Fiscal Year 2026-27

Prepared for:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Prepared by:

Community Economic Solutions

June 17, 2026

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CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT

CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

Executive Summary .......................................................................................... 1

Report ................................................................................................................ 2

Part A - Plans and Specifications for the Improvements .................................. 4

Part B - An Estimate of the Costs of the Improvements ................................... 5

Part C - A Diagram for the Assessment District ............................................... 6

Part D - An Assessment of the Estimated Costs of the Improvements............ 7

Part E – Property Owner List and Assessment Roll ....................................... 15

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The purpose of the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District is to generate revenues for the financing of the installation, maintenance and servicing of parks and recreational improvements, and certain facilities directly in support of such improvements and programs.

Based on the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Article XIII.D. of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, Baldwin Park property owners approved the formation of a Cityw ide Park Maintenance Assessment District and established assessments thereof beginning in Fiscal Year 1997 -98. In June 2002, the City was unable to obtain the necessary property owner approval to increase the assessment rates to cover the increased costs of park maintenance. Consequently, the General Fund has been subsidizing the differences between the actual cost and the revenue from the assessment.

This report is pursuant to and in compliance with Articles XIII.C and XIII.D of the California Constitution and the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Based on the findings in this report, the assessment roll is generated wherein each Assessor’s Parcel Number in the City of Baldwin Park is identified along with the amount assessed for the Park Maintena nce Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The assessment roll is included as part of this report, but is not bound herein.

For Fiscal Year 2026-27, the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District is proposed to generate revenue of approximatel y $999,999 net of delinquencies and costs , while the cost of park maintenance is budgeted at $1,042,529. The difference of $14,958 will be covered by a contribution from the City’s General Fund less any beginning fund balance in the Park Maintenance Assessment District Fund, currently estimated at $27,572.

The General Fund contribution is for general benefits and is not assessed. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments are 3.397% higher than last year based on the CPI adjustment allowed by the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District during its formation.

DISTRICT FINANCIAL SUMMARY

FY 2026-27 Beginning Fund Balance (July 1, 2026) $27,572 Estimated Resources
Assessment District Revenue + Delinquencies FY 2026-27 $999,999 Operating Reserve Available FY 2025-26 $0
City Contribution - General Fund, FY 2026-27 $14,958
Total Estimated Funds Available, FY 2026-27 $1,042,529
Projected Liabilities
Park Maintenance and Operation $1,042,529
Operating Reserve $0
Total Projected Liabilities, FY 2026-27 $1,042,529
Projected Ending Fund Balance (June 30, 2027) $0

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FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ASSESSMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679

OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE

Section 22567 directs that the report shall refer to the City of Baldwin Park Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District (the "Assessment District") by its distinctive designation, specify the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that year, shall contain all of the following:

Part A - Plans and specifications for the improvements.

Part B - An estimate of the costs of the improvements.

Part C - A diagram for the assessment district.

Part D - An assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements.

A preliminary report is then filed with the City Clerk in accordance with Section 22623 for submission to the legislative body. The legislative body may approve the report as filed, or it may modify the report and approve it as modified. Now, therefore, the following Assessment Eng ineer’s Report is hereby submitted consisting of five (5) parts as follows:

PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS

This part contains the plans and specifications which are required to show and describe the existing and proposed improvements in accordance with Section 22568 . The plans and specifications need not be detailed, but shall be sufficient if they show or describe the general nature, location, and extent of the improvements. If the assessment district is divided into zones, the pla ns and specifications shall indicate the class and type of improvements to be provided for each such zone.

The Plans and specifications for the improvements listed in Part A are on file with the City Engineer.

Such plans and specifications are incorporated herein by reference.

PART B: AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

This part contains an estimate of the costs for maintenance of the improvements within the District for F iscal Year 2026-27 pursuant to section 22569, including incidental costs a nd expenses in connection therewith. This estimate is on file with the City Engineer. The estimate of the costs of the improvements for the fiscal year shall contain estimates for all of the following:

(a) The total costs for improvements to be made that year , being the total costs of constructing or installing all proposed improvements and of maintaining and servicing all existing and proposed improvements, including all incidental expenses.

(b) The amount of any surplus or deficit in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.

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(c) The amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.

(d) The amount, if any, of the annual installment for the fiscal year where the legislative body has ordere d an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments.

PART C: A DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

PART D: ASSESSMENT OF THE ESTIMATED

COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

(a) State the net amount, determined in accordance w ith Section 22569, to be assessed upon assessable lands within the assessment district, which shall include an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest due during the fiscal year from each parcel on any bonds or notes issued pursuant to Section 22662.5.

(b) Describe each assessable lot or parcel of land within the district.

(c) Assess the net amount upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the district by apportioning that amount among the several lots or parcels in proportion to the estimate d benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements.

According to Section 22573, t he net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.

PART E: PROPERTY OWNER LIST & ASSESSMENT ROLL

This part contains a list of the County of Los Angeles Assessor’s p arcel numbers, and the net amount to be assessed upon benefited lands within the Assessment District.

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PART A

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

The items that may be fu nded through the District are defined in the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the Act) as Improvements. The Act defines Improvements to include the installation, maintenance and servicing of several types of landscaping and park and recreational improvements and facilities as shown below. However, the District can only assess for the special benefit that can be shown to be conferred from these improvements to the properties in the District.

Installation
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.  The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to, land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting an d filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks and drainage; lights, playground equipment, play courts and public restrooms.  The acquisition of land for park, recreational or open-space purposes.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized.

Maintenance
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of any improvement, including:

 Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste.  The cleani ng, sandblasting and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

Servicing
Servicing means the furnishing of electric current, or energy, or other illuminating agent and water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any improvements.

Plans and specifications of the improvements within the District are on file in the office of the City Engineer and are incorporated herein by reference. Maps showing the locatio n of parks within the District are on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference.

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PART B

AN ESTIMATE OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

The estimated cost of the construction, operation, servicing and maintenance of the improvements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as described in Part A, are summarized herein and described below. All costs include administration and utilities where applicable.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

CITYWIDE PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

FY 2026-27
Budget
FY 2026-27 Beginning Fund Balance (July 1, 2026)
Beginning Fund Balance (July 1, 2026) $27,572
Operating Reserve $0
Beginning Fund Balance (July 1, 2026) $27,572
Estimated Revenues
Assessment Revenue $999,999
General Fund Contribution $14,958
Total Revenue $1,014,957
Total Estimated Funds Available, FY 2026-27 $1,042,529
Projected Expenditures
Park Maintenance and Operation $1,042,529
FY 2025-26 Operating Reserve Accumulation $0
Total Projected Expenditures, FY 2026-27 $1,042,529
FY 2026-27 Operating Reserve / Deficit $0
Projected Ending Fund Balance (June 30, 2027)
Beginning Fund Balance $27,572
Revenues $1,014,957
Expenditures $1,042,529
Operating Reserve - Target 6 Months Expenditures $0
Projected Ending Fund Balance (June 30, 2027) $0

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PART C

A DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

The City of Baldwin Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District includes all parcels of land within the City’s corporate boundaries. Reference is made to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of all parcels wi thin the District. A map showing the exterior boundaries of the District is on file in the City Clerk’s Office and incorporated herein by reference.

The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown o n the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.

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PART D

ASSESSMENT OF THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

GENERAL

Section 22573 of the Land scaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2, of Division 15 the State California Streets and Highways Code, states that, “ the net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly dis tributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” As the assessments are levied on the basis of benefit, they are not a tax, and therefore , are not governed by Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.

As a result of the passage of Proposition 218 by voters on November 5, 1996, Articles XIIIC and XIIID have been added to the California Constitution. The new procedural and approval proc ess outlined in these Articles applies to new assessment districts and increased assessments. In addition, properties owned by public agencies, such as a city, county, state or the federal government, must now be assessed by law unless it can be demonstra ted that they receive no special benefit.

Specifically, the assessment methodology for the Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District will have to:

 Demonstrate special benefit to assessed parcels over and above the benefits conferred on the public at large: “Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.

General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit’.”

 Separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred to parcels: “Only special benefits are assessable, and an agency must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”

 Determine the special benefit that shoul d be attributed to public agency parcels within the new District boundary: “ Parcels within a district that are owned or used by any agency, the State of California or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit.”

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The District assessment is based on land use such that property owners are assessed in proportion to the special benefits receive d. The land uses defined below are descriptive of all parcels expected to exist in the City of Baldwin Park in Fiscal Year 2026-27. In the event there is a question regarding the land use designation of any parcel in the District, the City Engineer will be responsible for administratively assigning one of the land uses listed below.

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TABLE 1 – LAND USE DEFINITIONS

Land Use Code

Land Use Description

SFR

Single family residential parcels

CONDO

Condominium or town home parcels

MFR

Multiple family residential parcels (2 dwellings or more)

Mobile homes or Mobile Home Parks

NONRES

Commercial and industrial parcels

INSTITUTION

Institutional – Parcels owned by non-profit organizations

VACANT

Parcels without a building or similar structure - designated for each land use

GOVT

Parcels owned by a public agency

EXE

Parcels exempt from the assessment, because they do not benefit from park maintenance (sliver, open space, common area, railroad, or utility easement parcels)

SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution require that a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. The Articles provide that only special benefits are as sessable. The general benefits must be separated from the special benefits conferred on a parcel, a special benefit being a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on the public at large, including real property within the district. The general enhancement of property value does not constitute a special benefit.

The Open Space Element within the General Plan for the City of Baldwin Park notes that the City is almost completely built out, and open space is limited to existi ng parks, school grounds, utility rights-of-way, and water channel areas. Within the City, over 530 acres of these properties are designated as open space. Baldwin Park offers five City parks and seventeen school playgrounds for recreation.

In 1996, Morgan Park underwent a 2.5 acre expansion, where a new Community Center and Senior Center were built. In 2005, Barnes Park, located in the southwest quadrant of the City, was completely renovated and a 3,300 square foot recreation center was constructed. I n 2008, the 15,270 square foot Arts and Recreation facility adjacent to City Hall was completely renovated, and the Senior Center underwent a 3,500 square foot expansion to create additional meeting space, restrooms and reception area. In 2009, new playgro und equipment was installed in Morgan Park

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and in 2010 that same play area was upgraded with recreation water features and public art amenities.

Morgan Park offers the most activities of any recreation area in the City, including boxing, horseshoes, bas ketball and volleyball. Morgan Park is centrally located; with the other City parks located south and west near the City’s periphery. The area north of Los Angeles Street contains six elementary school sites, but no parks. About 60 percent of Baldwin Park ’s City park area is located south of Ramona Boulevard.

Baldwin Park’s recreation facilities and parks are vital to the community, especially for the high - density residential developments, which do not provide adequate play areas for their residents.

Upon full build-out, it is expected that the City will have a ratio of 3 acres of parks, including school areas, for each 1,000 residents. This ratio is well within the National Recreation and Parks Association recommended standard of 2.5 acres per 1,000 resi dents. The majority of the City’s parkland is under the control of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, with the City controlling 10 percent of the total parkland.

Parks and recreational activities are managed by the City of Baldwin Park through a d ivision of the City organization. As such, all parks administration and planning are centralized while recreational activities are conducted on a community -wide basis to take advantage of existing park facilities.

This approach promotes the parks as a syst em or network to be used on a Citywide basis, rather than on a service radius basis which may be more common in other jurisdictions. All of the parks and recreational facilities are equally accessible to all the properties in the District.

The maintenance of parks and recreational improvements provide a particular and distinct special benefit to parcels within the District. The desirability of parcels within the District is specifically enhanced by the presence of well -maintained parks and recreational fac ilities which are available for the use and enjoyment of residents, customers, clients, employees and visitors of the assessed parcels. The presence of properly maintained parks readily accessible to properties within the District means that the owners and visitors of the assessed parcels may enjoy the benefits of such improvements while avoiding the expense of privately installing and maintaining similar improvements.

Only the parks summarized in this Report are funded through the District. The other ope n space areas that contribute to the open space element of the City are funded separately. The location of all the parcels in the District was found to be within 1 3/4 miles of at least one park, and 3/4 mile of at least one recreational facility in the District.

Although some properties in the District are within 3/4 mile of more than one park, it was determined that residents cannot use the facilities of more than one park at one time, so the assessment rates are established at a uniform level throughout the District.

In addition to providing opportunities for recreational use, the proper maintenance of park and recreational facilities improves the aesthetics of parcels within the District. Proper maintenance of landscaping reduces pollution and noise, provides for open space and the planting of otherwise barren areas, and reduces property -related crimes within the District, especially vandalism, through the removal and abatement of graffiti.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service , in a publication of June 1984, concluded that, “An investment in parks and recreation helps reduce pollution and noise, makes communities more livable, and increases property value.” All of the above benefits contribute to a specific enhancement of the quality of life and property values related to each of the assessable parcels within the District.

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In addition, the operation and maintenance of the City’s parks confers a particular and distinct special benefit upon assessed parcels within the District, as follows:

 The proper maintenance of parks and appurtenant facilities specially benefits parcels within the District by improving the physical and visual environment and making the District area more desirable.
 Parcels within the District are specially benefited when public infrastructure including parks are in place, safe, clean and well maintained.
 The proper maintenance of parks by the District provides increased District -wide attractiveness to prospective buyers.
 The desirability of parcels within the District is specifically enhanced by the presence of well- maintained parks which are available for the use and enjoyment of the property owners and the visitors of the assessed parcels.
 Having properly maintained parks readily accessible to properties wi thin the District means that the owners and visitors of the assessed parcels may enjoy the benefits of such improvements available for use while avoiding the expense of privately installing and maintaining similar improvements.
 The proper maintenance of la ndscaped parks provides increased attractiveness of the District as a place to live, work and do business.
 Spraying and treating of landscaping for disease and weed control reduces the likelihood of insect or weed infestation spreading to the landscaping l ocated on properties within the District.

GENERAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS

In addition to the special benefits received by the parcels in the District, there are general benefits conferred on the public at large by the maintenance, operation and servicing of par k and recreational facilities.

Census data and socio -economic characteristics for the City of Baldwin Park would generally indicate a higher than average park usage by local residents. The higher densities and a greater number of persons per household as documented by census data would indicate a higher than average special benefit from the funded park improvements. Additionally, in higher density areas such as the District, the value of the open spaces afforded by parks is at a particular premium.

However, parks and recreational facilities are an important part of any thriving community. The general benefit arising from the park and recreational improvements can be measured by examining the usage of the facilities by the public at large. Each park has been examined to determine the average number of registrations received by the Recreation and Community Services Department for individuals or teams from outside of the District boundaries. The percentage of out - of-district registrations to total registr ations is used to determine that portion of the park budget related to general versus special benefit. City staff has determined that out -of-District registrations equal approximately 15 percent of all registrations. Thus, 15 percent of the assessment budg et will be assigned as general benefit. In addition, the City has elected to contribute an additional amount over and above the 15 percent level in order to maintain assessments at approximately the same amount as in prior years.

FORMULA

The formula reco gnizes that properties have different levels of benefit depending upon the typical population associated with the type of land use. The formula considers these differences and fairly distributes the special benefit among all residential parcels and lots w ithin the District. Each of the

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special benefits identified above in “Special Benefit Analysis” are considered to benefit each parcel in proportion to the typical population associated with the parcel’s land use as reported by the City of Baldwin Park Planning Division.

In order to establish the proportionate share of benefit from any one parcel of land in relation to the total benefit to the District, it is necessary to establish a benchmark to relate that one parcel to all others. This benchmark is cal led the Equivalent Dwelling Unit. The District uses a single family residence as the benchmark Equivalent Dwelling Unit. All other land uses, as represented on the County Assessor’s master property file, will be compared to the benchmark of the Single Fam ily Residence to gain a comparative Equivalent Dwelling Unit ( “EDU”) based on population data as found in the 1990 Census Data for Baldwin Park, as provided by the City of Baldwin Park’s Planning Division.

Following is a discussion of EDU values for each type of land use within the Assessment District.

The EDU values for condominiums, multi -family and mobile homes are based upon a comparison of the average population per household for single -family residences versus the average household population in con dominiums, multi-family and mobile homes. The calculation of each EDU value is shown below:

For Single Family Residential:

Single family population per household 4.06
Single family population per household 4.06 = 1.00 EDUs/unit

For Condominium Residential:

Condo population per household 3.75
Single family population per household 4.06 = 0.92 EDUs/unit

For Multi-Family Residential:

Multi-family population per household 4.25
Single family population per household 4.06 = 1.04 EDUs/unit

For Mobile Home Residential:

Mobile Home population per household 2.03
Single family population per household 4.06 = 0.50 EDUs/unit

The EDU values for commercial, office, business and industrial land uses ( “non-residential”) are based on a comparison of the typical single family lot acreage versus the actual size of the non - residential use. Special benefit to non -residential parcels results from the use of recreational facilities by employees and customers, which ge nerally increases in number as the parcel size increases. Therefore, the assessment on non -residential property is based on acres, as opposed to residential parcels which are based on dwelling units.

Within the District, the typical single -family parcel s ize is 8,500 square feet. Approximately 20 percent of each acre of residential land, on average, is dedicated for streets and other public uses resulting in a net acreage available for the subdivision of approximately 4.10 lots per acre, which is rounded down to 4 lots per acre. Therefore, using the single family residence as a base, an acre of non-residential property receives the same number of EDUs as an acre of residential property, that is, 4 EDU per acre.

Non-residential lots @ 4 lots per acre
Single family EDU @ 1.00 per lot = 4.00 EDUs /acre

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Furthermore, non -residential parcels more than half an acre and less than an acre is assigned a minimum of 4 EDU per parcel to reflect the minimum benefit these parcels receive. Non -residential parcels below one-half acre are assigned 50 percent of 4.0 EDUs, or 2.0 EDUs per parcel.

The EDU value for the institutional, church, school, college and day care land uses (“institutional”) is calculated at one (1) EDU per parcel. This per parcel assessment rath er than per acre assessment is in recognition of this land use category’s traditionally lower demand for park facilities as indicated by the City’s Recreation and Community Services staff. In addition, institutional parcels receive less benefit than other non-residential parcels in the District from the operation, maintenance and servicing of parks in the City for several reasons. Institutional parcels function differently than non -residential parcels in that they: 1) typically operate fewer days in the w eek, 2) generally have an inconsistent number of people using the facilities daily, and 3) have a less intensive use than the property size alone would indicate because in general, the institutional parcels in the District contain large green areas that fu nction as open space. Therefore, the institutional parcels should be assessed at a lower level than the non -residential parcels, and are assigned 1 EDU per parcel.

As a result of the passage of Proposition 218, the assessment methodology for the Park Maintenance Assessment District has to determine the special benefit attributable to public agency parcels within the District boundary. Section 4 of the Proposition states, “ Parcels within a district that are owned or used by any agency, the State of Califo rnia or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the agency can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit.”

In comparison to non-residential and institutional parcels, governmental properties also benefit from the proper maintenance of parks, since such parks attract potential customers and employees as shown below. Certain governmental parcels benefit from the District because the proper maintenance, operation and servicing of parks:

 Reduces property-related crimes against properties within the District, especially vandalism, through the abatement of graffiti;
 Improves the aesthetics of public parcels through the proper maintenance of landscaping and the planting of otherwise barren areas;
 Reduces pollution and noise in surrounding areas throughout the provision of open space; and
 By improving the physical and visual environment and making the District area a more desirable and attractive place to work and do business.

Additionally:

 Having properly maintained parks readily accessible to the public properties means that the public agencies may enjoy the benefits of such improvements available for use while avoiding the expense of privately installing and maintaining similar improvements; and  Spraying and treating of landscaping for disease and weed control reduces the likelihood of insect or weed infestation spreading to the landscaping located on public properties within the District.

However, governmental parcels receive less benefit than other non-residential parcels in the District from the operation, maintenance and servicing of parks in the City. For instance, a portion of most public properties are used as park and/or recreation areas. This portion of these pro perties does not benefit from the District improvements because it provides the same use and function that the funded improvements provide. Additionally, governmental properties generally do not benefit from

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Land Use Description
Population
Per Unit
Total
Parcels
Total
Acres
Total
Dwelling
Units
Equivalent
Dwelling
Units
FY 2026-27
Assessment
Single Family Residential 4.06 / unit 10,275 1.00 / unit $47.63 / unit Vacant Single Family Residential - - - - - 67 0.40 / parcel $19.05 / parcel Condominium (per unit) 3.75 / unit 2,526 0.92 / unit $43.82 / unit Multi-Family (per unit) 4.25 / unit 1,065 4,888 1.04 / unit $49.53 / unit Mobile Homes (per unit) 2.03 / unit 7 257 0.50 / unit $23.81 / unit Non-Residential  1 acre (per acre) 4.00 / acre 156 372.854 4.00 / acre $190.52 / acre Non-Residential  .5 acre - < 1 acre (per parcel) 4.00 / parcel 182 130.641 4.00 / parcel $190.52 / parcel Non-Residential < .5 acre (per parcel) 4.00 / parcel 424 114.073 2.00 / parcel $95.26 / parcel Vacant Non-Residential  1 acre (per acre) - - - - - 1 1.160 1.60 / acre $76.20 / acre Vacant Non-Residential  .5 acre - < 1 acre (per parcel) - - - - - 3 1.964 1.60 / parcel $76.20 / parcel Vacant Non-Residential < .5 acre (per parcel) - - - - - 41 8.137 0.80 / parcel $38.10 / parcel Vacant Multi-Family Residential  1 acre (per acre) - - - - - - 1.60 / acre $76.20 / acre Vacant Multi-Family Residential  .5 acre - < 1 acre (per parcel) - - - - - - 1.60 / parcel $76.20 / parcel Vacant Multi-Family Residential < .5 acre (per parcel) - - - - - - 0.80 / parcel $38.10 / parcel Instutional (per parcel) 1.00 / parcel 50 1.00 / parcel $47.63 / parcel Vacant Instutional (per parcel) - - - - - - 0.40 / parcel $19.05 / parcel Government  1 acre 4.00 / acre 24 225.420 1.00 / acre $47.63 / acre Government  .5 acre - < 1 acre 4.00 / parcel 4 2.860 1.00 / parcel $47.63 / parcel Government < .5 acre 4.00 / parcel - 0.50 / parcel $23.81 / parcel Exemption - - - - - 431 0.00 / parcel $0.00 / parcel TABLE 2 - ASSESSMENT FACTORS
the resale value of their properties. Consequent ly, the specific benefit of increased property value that is conferred to other properties in the District is not conferred to governmental properties.

Therefore, the governmental parcels are assessed at one -quarter the rate of non -residential uses, but as the size of the parcel increases, the benefit increases, and therefore, the assessment amount increases.

The special benefit to undeveloped property in the residential, non -residential and institutional land use categories is based on the assumption that such undeveloped property benefits from the ongoing maintenance of recreational facilities because the facilities will be in good and ready condition in the future when the vacant property is developed. For the purposes of this Engineer’s Report, the spec ial benefit to undeveloped property is assigned a value corresponding to 40 percent of the developed property EDU values for the same land use designations. This discounted value recognizes the reduced current value due to the uninhabited nature of the property.

Finally, parcels of raw land and homeowner’s association common area are assigned an EDU value of zero (0), based on a projection that these parcels are likely never to develop and therefore will receive no benefit from the improvements. Similarly , railroad right-of-way parcels, public utility right-of-way and well site or reservoir site parcels, water rights parcels, and other similar land uses are also assigned an EDU value of 0, because of little or no possibility for residential or non - residential or institutional development and therefore no benefit.

The following table sets forth the population per unit as shown in the 1990 City of Baldwin Park census data, the equivalent dwelling units as discussed above, and the resulting assessment amount per unit, parcel or acre.

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ENGINEERING AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES

All parcels within the District benefit from the ongoing operation of the District. Therefore, all parcels assessed in the District receive a proportional share of the administrative costs for the District based on their assessment for park maintenance.

THE MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT AND ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT

The Maximum Assessment is the annual assessment shown in the Assessment Roll, on file in the Office of the City Clerk and by this reference inco rporated herein. Commencing with Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and for each year thereafter, the assessment for the District is subject to an Annual Adjustment limit. The Annual Adjustment shall not exceed the change in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”), All Urban Consumers, for the Los Angeles -Long Beach-Anaheim Area from March of the current year to March of the previous calendar year. For Fiscal Year 2026-27 the calculation is as follows:

March 2026 to March 2025 Consumer Price Index:

March 2026: -352.221
March 2025: -340.648

11.573 / 340.648 = 0.03397 * 100 = 3.397%

Future annual assessments within this limit may be approved by the City Council without additional property owner ratification. These limits may be e xceeded only with a majority property owner approval of either: 1) a supplemental assessment; 2) a revision of or supplement to the maximum assessment and/or adjustment formula, or 3) any other methodology amenable to the property owners within the District boundary.

The assessor's parcel number and the amount of assessment upon each lot or parcel are shown on the assessment roll. Upon confirmation by the Council this data will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for the inclusion on the 2026-27 tax roll.

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PROPERTY OWNER LIST AND ASSESSMENT ROLL

The assessment set forth for each parcel is shown on the Assessment Roll for the District, submitted separately, as "Assessment Roll for City of Baldwin Park, Citywide Park Maintenance Assessment District, Fiscal Year 2026-27", which is incorporated by reference herein and is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

The Assessment Roll lists all parcels within the boundaries of the District as shown on the Assessment Diagram, Part F her ein, and on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which is by reference made part of this report.

A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the last equalized Property Tax R oll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which by reference is hereby made a part of this report. This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park.

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ITEM NO: 20.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Vanessa Martinez, Human Resources Analyst II DATE: July 15, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Employment Agreement with Keith Kang for the position of Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

The attached Employment Agreement for Accounting Manager (“Agreement”) with Keith Kang is presented for approval by the City Council ascertaining the terms and conditions of employment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the Employment Agreement with Keith Kang for the position of Accounting Manager, subject to any non-substantive changes made by Chief Executive Officer and the City Attorney, and subject to conditions precedent reflected in the agreement; and

2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Employment Agreement with Keith Kang.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact as the Accounting Manager position was vacated in March 2026 at which time the prior incumbent, resigned, and budgeted funds remain available.

BACKGROUND:

Upon the position becoming vacant in March 2026, the City initiated a recruitment to solicit a pool of qualified candidates. Following a thorough review and vetting of the applicants, including an internal panel interview, Keith Kang was selected. Keith Kang has the qualifications and experience for this position. If approved, the Agreement will be effective July 15, 2026, and start date will be determined subject to conditions precedent.

The Agreement sets the monthly base pay compensation for the Accounting Manager at $11,463.47 per month or $137,561.64 annually, which is Step 4 of the salary range as per the City of Baldwin Park Comprehensive Salary Schedule. The Accounting Manager position is expressly defined as “At-Will” and the employee shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer and City Council.

DISCUSSION:

None

ALTERNATIVES:

None

CEQA REVIEW:

None

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LEGAL REVIEW:

This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Accounting Manager Employment Agreement

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1 CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This ACCOUNTING MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ( “Agreement”) is entered into and made effective the 15th day of July 2026, by and between the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Keith Kang, an individual (“Employee”).

R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 31.03 the Chief Executive Officer has the authority, upon consultation and concurrence by the City Council, to appoint certain department heads and managers; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 33.05, all Unclassified Service Employees, including the Accounting Manager, are At-Will and may be terminated from employment at any time without cause or without right of appeal or hearing, and not covered by the City’s Personnel System; and
WHEREAS, at the regular City Council meeting of July 15, 2026 , the Chief Executive Officer secured the concurrence of the City Council to execute an employment agreement with Keith Kang, to serve as Accounting Manager, which position shall be At-Will and serve at the pleasure of the City Council and Chief Executive Officer; and WHEREAS, Employee desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of services as the Accounting Manager to the City and its related agencies; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the terms and conditions of Employee’s services as the Accounting Manager to the City and its related agencies through this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Employee hereby agree as follows:

A G R E E M E N T

1.0 EMPLOYMENT & DUTIES

1.1 Duties. City hereby employs Keith Kang as the Accounting Manager to perform the functions and duties as specified in the job description for this position attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and to perform such other legally permissible and proper functions and duties as the Chief Executive Officer shall, from time -to-time, direct or assign. Employee shall perform these functions and duties in an efficient, competent, and ethical manner and shall devote his best efforts and full-time attention thereto.

1.2 Work Schedule. It is recognized that Employee is expected to engage in the hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the obligations of the position , must be available at all times, and must devote a great deal of time outside the normal office hours to the business of

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City of Baldwin Park

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Class Specification
October, 2019

DEFINITION

The City of Baldwin Park is seeking a “hands on” accounting professional to manage all of the day -to-day financial activities and accounting functions of the Finance Department which includes: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, as well as Budget analysis preparation, and various audits

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED

Currently, this position is to directly report to the Director of Finance and the responsibilities of the position include assisting the Finance Director with the accounting and financial affairs of the organization. This key full -time management position requi res significant expertise in administrative, accounting, and supervisory functions.

This positi on will lead, direct, and super vise the Finance Department staff and will oversee procedural improvement programs; City bond sales; cash management and investment programs; develop reporting systems; and conduct research.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under general direction, duties of the Accounting Manager may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Analyzes fiscal transactions to assure conformity and compliance with generally accepted governmental accounting procedures and practices as well as City codes and ordinances • Collects, analyzes, interprets and documents fiscal and operating data • Prepares financial statements and reports; audits financial reports; assists in budget preparation
• Analyzes and/or prepares a variety of complex financial reports, statements, and schedules; prepares, or oversees, the preparation of new-year, mid-year, year-end, and special reports, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Actuarial Valuation Report • Manages year-end closing and internal audits; prepares responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies; coordinates and prepares accounting reports and reconciliation for capital improvement projects
• Coordinates and updates financial transactions of the CDBG program • Coordinates and updates fixed assets program
• Provides revenue/expenditure statements, investment schedules and rates for special assessment districts
• Monitors and prepares monthly reports on investment portfolios for the City, Successor Agency, and the Housing Authority; responds to inquiries on revenue bonds or general obligations

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• Works with independent auditors on annual review of City/Commission financial records • And other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting and auditing principles, and practices and investment theory as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); investment fund/management and bond sales.
• Principles and practices of administration and organizational theory; working knowledge of laws relating to public finance; Knowledge of generally accepted Principles and practices of local government budgeting and investment planning. • Accounting and internal audit principles, methods and techniques; computer operations and financial software applications; principles of supervision. • Experience with Payroll, Microsoft Office and Outlook required. Public sector/government experience highly desired.

Ability to:

• Attention to detail, organization, problem solving, multi-tasking and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Training
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration.

Master’s Degree is desirable

License or Certificate

CPA Certification is desirable
Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance and/or Accounting

Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in major financial functions or divisions, or in the management of audits of local government entities

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2 the City. Employee acknowledges that proper performance of the duties of the Accounting Manager will require Employee to generally observe normal business hours, as set by the City and may be duly revised from time -to-time (currently 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday), and will also o ften require the performance of necessary services outside of normal business hours. Employee’s compensation (whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not based on hours worked, and Employee shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime.

1.3 Other Activities. Employee shall focus their professional time, ability, and attention to City business during the term of this Agreement. Employee shall not engage, without the express prior written consent of the Chief Executive Officer , in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever, or directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, that is or may be competitive with the City, that might cause a conflict -of-interest with the City, or that otherwise might interfere with the business or operation of the City or the satisfactory performance of the functions and duties of Accounting Manager.

1.4 Employment Status . Upon appointment to the Accounting Manager position, Employee shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer and understands that he shall be an “At-Will” employee without recourse to bumping or other demotion rights and shall be subject to summary dismissal without any right of notice or hearing, including any so -called due process pre -disciplinary Skelly hearing, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. The City may terminate Employee at any time in accordance with Section 3.4 below.

1.5 City Documents. All data, studies, reports and other documents prepared by Employee while performing his duties during the term of this Agreement shall be furnished to and become the property of the City, without restriction or limitation on their use. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other materials either created by or provided to Employee in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Employee to the extent permitted by applicable law, except as may be required by any governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction . Such materials shall not be used by Employee, without the prior written consent of the Chief Executive Officer, for any purposes other than the performance of her duties. Additionally, no such materials may be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of services under this Agreement, except as required by (a) law, (b) any governmental agency, (c) subpoena, or (d) an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

1.6 Exclusion from Competitive Service . Employee understands, acknowledges and agrees that he is exempt from the City ’s competitive (Civil Service) system, and as such remains an At-Will employee serving at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer.

1.7 FLSA Exempt Status . Employee agrees that his position is that of an exempt employee for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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3 2.0 COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT

2.1 Compensation. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Employee’s initial base compensation shall be $11,463.47 per month (“Salary”), Step 4 of the City of Baldwin Park’s Salary Schedule, to be paid on a pro-rated basis bi-weekly at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. Such Salary shall be adjusted for state and federal tax withholdings.

2.2 Annual Salary Review. The Chief Executive Officer and Employee agree to conduct an annual salary review concurrently with the annual performance evaluation set forth in Section 6.2. Upon conclusion of such review, the Chief Executive Officer may, within his discretion, increase Employee’s Salary as he deems appropriate not to exceed the maximum of the Accounting Manager salary range in accordance with the City’s Salary Schedule.

2.3 Cost of Living Adjustment. Employee shall not be entitled to any cost of living adjustment (“COLA”), except Employee shall be entitled to a COLA whe n specifically approved for the Accounting Manager position by action of the Baldwin Park City Council.

3.0 TERM

3.1 Commencement & Effective Date . Employee shall commence their services hereunder at 12:01 a.m. Pacific daylight savings time on a date to be determined which the Chief Executive Officer and Employee may mutually agree, in either event such date will also be deemed the effective date of this Agreement (“Effective Date”).

3.2 Term. The City hereby employs Employee until their services are terminated as provided for herein.

3.3 Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time, provided Employee provides the Chief Executive Officer with at least thirty (30) days’ advance written notice, unless the parties agree to an alternative timeframe. In the event Employee terminates this Agreement, Employee expressly agrees that he shall not be entitled to any severance pay.

3.4 Termination by City. The Chief Executive Officer or someone acting in the capacity as Chief Executive Officer may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause, by providing written notice of the reason(s) . The Chief Executive Officer ’s right to terminate Employee pursuant to this Section 3. 4 shall not be subject to or in any way limited by the City’s Personnel Rules or past City practices related to the employment, discipline , or termination of the City’s employees. Employee expressly waives any rights provided for department heads and certain managers under the City’s Personnel Rules, Municipal Code, or under other state or federal law to any other form of pre- or post-termination hearing, appeal, or other administrative process pertaining to termination. Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to create a property interest, where one does not exist by r ule of law, in the position of Accounting Manager. Upon appointment to the Accounting Manager position, Employee remains an At-Will employee serving at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer.

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4 (a) Termination by City for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time by providing Employee written notice of the termination for cause and the facts and grounds constituting such cause. The term “cause” shall be defined to include any misconduct materially related to performance of official duties, including but not be limited to any of the fol lowing: 1) Breach of this Agreement, 2) Willful or persistent material breach of duties, 3) Résumé fraud or other acts of material dishonesty, 4) Unauthorized absence or leave, 5) Conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (i.e., offenses contrary to justice, honesty, or morality) or conviction of a felony under California law, 6) Violation of the City’s anti-harassment policies and/or a finding that legally prohibited personal acts of harassment against a City official or employee or legally prohibited personal acts of discrimination against a City official or employee has occurred, 7) Violation of the Municipal Code, Ordinances, Rules, and Regulations, including but not limited to the City’s Personnel Rules, 8) Use or possession of illegal drugs, 9) Engaging in conduct tending to bring embarrassment or disrepute to the City, 10) Any illegal or unethical act involving personal gain, 11) A pattern of repeated, willful, and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted direction of the Chief Executive Officer or the policy decisions of the City Council, 12) Gross misfeasance or gross malfeasance, and 13) “abuse of office or position” as defined in Government Code Section 53243.4 (i.e., waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority and crimes against public justice, including crimes involving bribery and corruption). For any of the foregoing, the City may, in its discretion, place Employee on paid or unpaid administrative leave until resolution. If the City terminates for cause this Agreement and the services of Employee hereunder, the City shall have no obligation to pay severance. (b) Termination by Chief Executive Officer Without Cause. The City may terminate Employee without cause at any time. In the event Employee is terminated without cause, Employee expressly agrees that they shall not be entitled to any severance pay as the result of the termination of this Agreement except as provided in Section 4.1 below.

4.0 SEVERANCE

4.1 Severance Pay . In the event the Chief Executive Officer terminates Employee’s employment as Accounting Manager pursuant to this Agreement, and if Employee is not otherwise in breach of the terms of this Agreement, and if Employee executes a written waiver (Exhibit #D Attached) of any and all claims the Employee may have against the City, including but not limited to, a Civil Code Section 1542 waiver, then and only then the City shall pay a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) months base salary only, with no benefits included in the severance calculation (“Severance Pay”) to Employee. Only base salary will be used to calculate the three months’ severance. However, the City shall be relived of its obligation to pay Severance Pay if Employee is terminated for cause or if Employee refuses to sign a complete waiver releasing the City of any and all claims the Employee may have against the City. Employee shall also be entitled to any accrued compensable leave as Employee may have accumulated, subject to Section

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5 6 of this Agreement and consistent with the Unclassified Managers Benefits Matrix and/or City Personnel Rules.

4.2 No Severance Pay if Termination for Cause or Initiated by Employee. As provided in Section 3. 4(a), should Employee be terminated for cause, the City shall have no obligation to pay the severance provided for in Section 4.1 above. As provided in Section 3. 3, should Employee initiate termination of this Agreement, the City shall have no obligation to pay the severance provided for in Section 4.1 above.

4.3 Sole Rights . The severance rights provided in this Section 4.0 shall constitute the sole and only entitlement of Employee with respect to severance pay in the event of the termination, other than for cause. Employee expressly waives any and all other rights with respect to severance pay except as provided herein.

5.0 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

5.1 Purpose. The performance review and evaluation process set forth herein is intended to provide review and feedback to Employee so as to facilitate a more effective management of the City’s personnel. Nothing herein shall be deemed to alter or change the employment status of Employee (as set forth in Section 1.3 above), nor shall this Section 5.0 be construed as requiring “cause” to terminate this Agreement, or the services of Employee hereunder.

5.2 Annual Evaluation . The Chief Executive Officer shall review and evaluate the performance of Employee annually within thirty (30) days after each anniversary of the Effective Date. In addition, Employee shall submit for the Chief Executive Officer ’s consideration at those times established by the Chief Executive Officer , but at least annually, Employee’s proposed performance goals and objectives and incorporate the Chief Executive Officer’s suggestions. Such review and evaluation shall be conducted concurrently with an annual salary review, and in accordance with the purpose noted in Section 5.1 above. Mr. Kang will be eligible for a step increase at six (6) months should he obtain a performance evaluation rating of Above Average or higher.

5.3 Written Summary . The Chief Executive Officer may, at his/her sole discretion, elect to provide a written summary of each performance evaluation to Employee within two (2) weeks following the conclusion of the review and evaluation process, and may, at his sole discretion, schedule at least one (1) closed personnel session with Employee to deliver and discuss the evaluation.

6.0 BENEFITS

6.1 Provision of Benefits. The Employee shall receive all fringe benefits as are defined in the City of Baldwin Park’s Unclassified Manager’s Benefits Matrix, Effective July 1, 2026, as approved by the City Council, attached as “Exhibit” C.

6.2 Changes to Benefits. To the extent the benefits enumerated in this Section

6.0 are increased, decreased, modified, or eliminated by the City Council, said increase, decrease,

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6 modification or elimination of said benefits shall be applicable to Employee at the time it becomes effective.

7.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

7.1 Membership. The City encourages Employee’s continued professional development and shall provide payment of appropriate related costs for such activities, including membership in relevant professional organizations, as approved by the Chief Executive Officer.

7.2 Out-of-Town Meetings & Seminars . The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actual cost for registration, travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred by Employee while attending overnight, out-of-town meetings or seminars related to his employment with the City, in accordance with the City’s policies for expense reimbursement. Moreover, to be eligible Employee must have budgeted funds available for same; provided, however, that the Chief Executive Officer may, in his/her sole discretion, approve such unbudgeted expenditures if s/he deems it in the best interests of the City.

7.3 Local Meetings & Seminars. The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actual cost of registration, meals, and other expenses necessarily incurred while in attendance at local meetings or seminars related to his employment with City in accordance with the City’s policies for expense reimbursement.

7.4 Incidental Expenses. The City agrees to reimburse Employee the actual cost of those incidental expenses necessarily incurred by Employee while engaged in the business of the City upon the presentation of an appropriate receipt therefor, in accordance with the City’s policies for expense reimbursement.

7.5 Approval by Chief Executive Officer . To be eligible to receive reimbursement for the memberships and travel and other expenses incurred pursuant to this Section

8.0, Employee shall obtain advance approval of the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.

8.0 BONDS AND INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Indemnification. To the extent mandated by the California Government Code, the City shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability, claim or demand, or other legal action arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement. This section shall not apply to any intentional tort or crime committed by Employee, to any action outside the course and scope of the services provided by Employee under this Agreement, or any other intentional or malicious conduct or gross negligence of Employee.

8.2 Bonds. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds, which may be required in the performance of Employee’s services under this Agreement.

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7 9.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement . This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to Employee’s employment by the City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promises not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party.

9.2 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing, which amendment shall require City Council approval, except where Chief Executive Officer approval is expressly authorized herein.

9.3 Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally served or shall be sufficiently given when served upon the other party as sent by United States Postal Service, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:

To City: To Employee:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Keith Kang
City of Baldwin Park [On file with Human Resources Division.] 14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, California 91706

Notices shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or upon the date of deposit in the course of transmission with the United States Postal Service.

9.4 Conflicts Prohibited. During the term of this Agreement, Employee shall not engage in any business or transaction or maintain a financial interest which conflicts, or reasonably might be expected to conflict, with the proper discharge of Employee’s duties under this Agreement. Employee shall comply with all requirements of law, including but not limited to, Sections 87100 et seq., Section 1090 and Section 1125 of the Government Code, and all other similar statutory and administrative rules.

9.5 Effect of Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.

9.6 Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

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8 9.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, which are in full force and effect as of the date of execution and delivery by each party hereto.

9.8 AB 1344 . Assembly Bill 1344, which was subsequently enacted as Government Code §§ 53243 - 53243.4, sought to provide greater transparency in local government and institute certain limitations on compensation paid to local government executives. These statutes also require that contracts between local agencies and its employees include provisions requiring an employee who is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position to provide reimbursement to the local agency for the following forms of payment: (i) paid leave salary; (ii) criminal defense costs; (iii) cash settlement payments; and (iv) any non -contractual settlement payments. Accordingly, the Par ties agree that it is their mutual intent to fully comply with these Government Code sections and all other applicable law as it exists as of the date of execution of this Agreement and as such laws may be amended from time to time thereafter.

Specifically, the following Government Code sections are called out and hereby incorporated by this Agreement:
§53243. Reimbursement of paid leave salary required upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.1. Reimbursement of legal criminal defense upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.2. Reimbursement of cash settlement upon conviction of crime involving office or position.
§53243.3. Reimbursement of noncontractual payments upon conviction or crime involving office or position.
§53243.4. “Abuse of office or position” defined.

Employee represents that Employee has reviewed, is familiar with, and agrees to comply fully with each of these provisions if any of these provisions are applicable to Employee, including that Employee agrees that any cash settlement or severance related to the termination that Employee may receive from the City shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or his office or position. The Government Code provisions referenced in this section are attached hereto in Exhibit “B”.

9.9 Independent Legal Advice. The City and Employee represent and warrant to each other that each has received legal advice from independent and separate legal counsel with respect to the legal effect of this Agreement, or had the opportunity to do so, and the City and Employee further represent and warrant that each has carefully reviewed this entire Agreement and that each and every term thereof is understood and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital. This Agreement shall not be construed agai nst the party or its representatives who drafted it or who drafted any portion thereof. [Signatures on following page]

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9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Baldwin Park has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its Chief Executive Officer, and duly attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, and Employee has signed and executed this Agreement, all in triplicate.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

_____________________________________
Daniel Damian, Mayor

___________________
Date

EMPLOYEE

____________________________________
Keith Kang

____________________
Date

ATTEST

_____________________________________
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk

______________________
Date

APPROVED AS TO FORM

_____________________________________
Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney

_______________________
Date

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10 EXHIBIT A

[Accounting Manager Job Description on following page]

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11 EXHIBIT B

GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53243-53243.4 and 53260(a)

53243. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency and an officer or employee of a local agency that provides paid leave salary offered by the local agency to the officer or employee pending an investigation shall r equire that any salary provided for that purpose be fully reimbursed if the officer or employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.

53243.1. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract executed or renewed between a local agency and an officer or employee of a local agency that provides funds for the legal criminal defense of an officer or employee shall require that any funds provided fo r that purpose be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the officer or employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.

53243.2. On or after January 1, 2012, any contract of employment between an employee and a local agency employer shall include a provision which provides that, regardless of the term of the contract, if the contract is terminated, any cash settlement relat ed to the termination that an employee may receive from the local agency shall be fully reimbursed to the local agency if the employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his or her office or position.

53243.3. On or after January 1, 2012, if a local agency provides, in the absence of a contractual obligation, for any of the payments described in this article, then the employee or officer receiving any payments provided for those purposes shall fully rei mburse the local agency that provided those payments in the event that the employee or officer is convicted of a crime involving the abuse of his or her office or position.

53243.4. For purposes of this article, "abuse of office or position" means either of the following:
(a) An abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.
(b) A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 5 (commencing with Section 67) or Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the Penal Code.

53260. (a) All contracts of employment between an employee and a local agency employer shall include a provision which provides that regardless of the term of the contract, if the contract is terminated, the maximum cash settlement that an employee may receive shall be an amount equal to the monthly salary of the employee multiplied by the number of months left on the unexpired term of the contract. However, if the unexpired term of the contract is greater than 18 months, the maximum cash settlement shall be an amount equal to the monthly salary of the employee multiplied by 18.

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12 EXHIBIT C

UNCLASSIFIED MANAGERS

BENEFITS MATRIX

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City of Baldwin Park

Executive and Unclassified Managers

Benefit Matrix

July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027

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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES

BENEFIT MATRIX

ATTACHMENT A

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS

The following unadjusted base salary shall receive the following:

COLA

Effective June 23, 2024 - 7% COLA
Effective June 22, 2025 5% COLA
Effective June 21, 2026 3% COLA

INSURANCES/SUPPLEMENTAL WAGE PAYMENTS

Benefits Plan
Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after January 12, 2020, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,625 per month for Executive employees.

Effective July 1, 2025, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,700 per month towards health benefit premiums.

Effective July 1, 2026, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,800 per month towards health benefit premiums.

The employee is required to maintain minimum coverage in a plan of of choice, unless the employee can show proof of adequate health insurance coverage through another source. In instances where the employee's medical insurance premium is less than the City's monthly contribution, such employee will have an option to have the excess monies placed toward an existing benefit program. These options include:

1. Placement in a City provided health insurance plan for self, two (2) party or family coverage.

2. Placement in a City provided dental insurance plan for self, two (2) party or family coverage.

3. Placement spread over a combination of the options listed above.

4. Elect to receive any excess monies in cash, which will be considered as taxable income, or

5. Elect to place the excess cash monies in a City provided deferred compensation program.

Employees hired on or after July 1, 2024;

The cash out options for new hires will be eliminated. Pre-existing part time employees hired full time on or after July 1, 2024, will not be eligible for the cash out options.

Employees who decline medical coverage may use the City’s contribution towards any dental plan/tier premium, with no cash out options.

Benefits Plan for Elected Officials
Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after January 20, 2021, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,625 per month for each Elected Official.

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Effective July 1, 2025, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,700 per month towards health benefit premiums.

Effective July 1, 2026, the City will contribute a sum not to exceed $1,800 per month towards health benefit premiums.

The employee is required to maintain minimum coverage in a plan of their choice, unless the employee can show proof of adequate health insurance coverage through another source. In instances where the employee's medical insurance premium is less than the City's monthly contribution, such employee will have an option to have the excess monies placed toward an existing benefit program. These options include:

A. Use funds to purchase City sponsored Health dental and/or vision insurance B. Be reimbursed for purchasing Health, Dental, vision insurance on the open market (not through the city) and/or
C. Deposit funds into the City sponsored Retirement Plan

*Special Note for Elected Officials: COLA’s, Premium bonuses or any other Cash out of benefits as taxable income is not permitted under the law

Vision Plan
Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2017, the City will provide a vision plan, and will contribute up to a maximum premium cost of $37.55 per month.

Life Insurance
The City will provide term life insurance in the face amount of $100,000.

Long-Term Disability and Short Term Disability
The City will provide long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage as set forth in the plan on file in the Personnel Services Office.

RETIREMENT

Retirement — Miscellaneous Employees
In accordance with City Resolution 2015-094, effective October 25, 2015, employees will pay 100% of the employee's membership contribution to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). All such employee contributions shall be deposited in the member's retirement.

Retirement — Sworn Employees
In accordance with City Resolution 2015-094, effective October 25, 2015, employees will pay 100% of the employee's membership contribution to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). All such employee contributions shall be deposited in the member's retirement account.

Retiree Health Benefit Plan for Employees Hired Before July 1, 2020:

For all employees hired prior to July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code Section 22892(b). In addition, the City will also pay the premium cost for retiree-only coverage in the retiree's chosen medical plan.

Effective the first full pay period following the date of MOU approval by City Council the Health reimbursement Account (HRA) will be terminated.

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Retiree Health Benefit Plan for Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2020:

For all employees hired on or after July 1, 2020, if upon retirement from the City, the employee enrolls in the City's CalPERS medical care plan, the City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).

TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE

Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2017, the City will provide an Executive employee an amount of $500.00 per month transportation allowance except for the Police Chief who may choose a take-home, City-owned vehicle. Included is the use of a City provided take home vehicle so that employee may respond to emergencies. The use of a City vehicle does not include personal vacations and does not include personal travel a distance more than a 50 mile radius from the City. Transportation allowance may be used for public or alternative transportation.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE MONTHLY ALLOW ANCE

Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2017, the City will provide an Executive employee an amount of $150.00 per month to obtain and maintain access to personal electronic communication devices (smart phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) also used for City business.

BILINGUAL PAY
Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2017, the City agrees to increase the bilingual pay amount from one hundred dollars ($100.00) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per month to an employee who is capable of speaking, reading, writing and/or interpreting the language of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Signing. Qualifying test established by the City shall make determination of capability. Re-testing of individuals will be required to determine bilingual capability in the above stated languages. Only those individuals who score at the level of “Good” or better will be eligible for bilingual pay.

LONGEVITY PAY
Effective the first full pay period following the date of MOU approval by City Council the City agrees to provide a monthly longevity premium to each eligible employee as follows:

Years of Service Monthly Premium
Five (5) – Nine (9) Years $100
Ten (10) – Fourteen (14) Years $150
Fifteen (15) – Nineteen (19) Years $200
Twenty (20) – Twenty-four (24) Years $250
Twenty-five (25) Years or more $300

Part-time longevity will be applied at fifty percent (50%). For example, one year of part-time work cannot count for more than one half year of longevity. Employees hired full-time after July 1, 2020 will not receive part-time credit for longevity. This section is effective upon ratification and shall not result in back pay or retro pay.

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ATTENDANCE AND LEA VES

Sick Leave
The general policy for sick leave will be as set forth, for all full-time employees, in Section

11.4 of the Personnel Rules.

Sick leave will accrue at the rate of 3.6923 hours on a biweekly basis and shall be debited on an hourly basis.

Effective September 7, 1994, each eligible employee shall elect their maximum sick leave hours accrual.

Dependent upon the total number of currently accrued sick leave hours, the maximum sick leave hours accrual may be set at 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours. If an eligible employee wishes to elect a maximum sick leave accrual level that is at a higher level than their closest currently accrued sick leave hours, they may do so. The maximum accrual elected by the eligible employee will be irrevocable.

When an employee’s service with the City is terminated for any reason, no compensation shall be paid for the unused sick leave hours accrual bank.

Annual Sick Leave Incentive
Sick leave shall accrue on hourly basis of eight (8) hours per month and shall be debited on an hourly usage basis. Each January 1, eligible employees will commence to accrue sick leave hours above their prior elected sick leave hours bank (300, 600 or 900).

At the close of the calendar year, each eligible employee will receive 75% of the unused portion of sick leave hours as compensation, calculated at their then straight time hourly rate. Payment will be made at the next closest pay period.

Vacation
All Executive employees shall accrue vacation leave in accordance with the following:

a. Employees having less than five (5) years of service with the City: 3.6923 hours on a biweekly basis for time actually worked.

b. Employees having more than five (5) years of service but less than ten (10) years of service with the City: 4.6154 hours on a biweekly basis for time actually worked.

c. Employees having more than ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of service with the City:

5.5385 hours on a biweekly basis for time actually worked.

d. Employees having more than fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years of service with the City:

6.4615 hours on a biweekly basis for time actually worked.

e. Employees having over twenty (20) years of service with the City: 7.3846 hours on a biweekly basis for time actually worked.

Employees will be entitled to utilize accrued vacation leave after completion of six (6) months continuous employment with the City.

Executive Employees will be allowed to bank excess vacation accrual time for business necessity reasons only.

Business necessity is defined as an urgent operational need requiring the employee’s presence, as determined by the City Manager.

Human Resources will send out an email reminder on a semi-annual basis reminding employees to routinely check their vacation balances online to determine if they are at a use or lose status.

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Bereavement Leave
Each employee shall receive up to five days of unpaid job-protected bereavement leave. The City will provide employees with the equivalent of one (1) work week of paid bereavement leave, per incident. Employees may utilize their own forms of accruals for the additional time taken.

Family members covered:

Employee's: spouse, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, step- children, foster children, grandchildren, and State registered domestic partners.

Spouse's: parents, and grandparents

Said time will not be cumulative from one twelve (12) month period to another nor will pay in lieu of unused leave for bereavement is provided.

Administrative Leave
Effective July 1, 2017, the CEO shall receive a maximum of one hundred twenty-five (125) hours of administrative leave. Payouts for unused time is discretionary and can be paid out at any time during each fiscal year. All other Executive employees shall receive a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of administrative leave each fiscal year. For all other Executive employees, unused time at the end of each fiscal year, June 30th, will be paid during the following month of July with said time being calculated at their then straight time hourly rate.

Holidays
All Executive employees are currently working on an alternate work schedule of four (4) days, ten (10) hours.

While assigned to such work schedule, the following days shall be observed as holidays:

New Year's Day- January 1st
Marthin Luther King Jr. Day – The third Monday in January President's Day- The third Monday in February
Cesar Chavez Day – Monday closest to March 31st (March 31, 2025, March 30, 2026, March 29, 2027).

Memorial Day- The last Monday in May
Independence Day- July 4th
Labor Day- The first Monday in September
Veteran's Day- November 11th
Thanksgiving Day- The fourth Thursday in November
The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (5/40 & 9/80 schedules only) Christmas Eve- December 24th Christmas Day- December 25th

If any of the foregoing holidays fall on a Friday and/or Saturday, the holiday will not be observed on the preceding Wednesday or Thursday. If any of the holidays fall on a Sunday, the Monday following is the holiday in lieu thereof.

Floating Holidays
At the beginning of each calendar year, employees working the 4/10 schedule will receive one (1) ten (10) hour day of floating leave, for a total of 10 hours.

Holiday Bank
At the beginning of each calendar year, the City will determine how many of the set holidays fall on a Friday and/or Saturday. An employee will be credited with an equivalent number of hours of holiday time ("Holiday Bank"). Each affected employee will also be credited with the above floating holidays. For Executive Employees working the four (4) day, ten (10) hour alternate work schedule, the holiday bank will be calculated at ten (10) hours per holiday.

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Baldwin Park City CouncilJuly 15, 2026

Baldwin Park City Council
July 15, 2026