Baldwin Park City Council
August 5, 2026

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

RFP Schedule

RFP Posted Date May 26th, 2026
Deadline to Submit Written Questions June 5th, 2026
Posting Responses to Questions June 10th, 2026
Deadline to Submit Proposals June 17th, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

Tentative Award July 15th, 2026
Tentative Start Date July 20th, 2026

All proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk and Public Works Maintenance Manager office by the deadline: Monday, June 17th, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Please email proposals to City Clerk Shirley Quinones email [email protected] and Anthony Vazquez email [email protected]. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to submit electronically prior to the deadline. The City is not responsible for IT issues, electrical, or internet outages.

Proposal will be posted in the local Newspaper and PlanetBids.

Late Proposals will not be accepted.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The City will evaluate the Proposals submitted and select the most qualified contractor.

In evaluating the Proposals, the City may consider the following factors:

CRITERIA CATERGORIES: MAX POINTS
Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience providing municipal- scale tree trimming services conducting contracts of similar scope and complexity. Include certifications (e.g., ISA Certified Arborist), licenses, etc. 20 Capabilities and Approach: Demonstrated capacity and capability to meet with City’s needs. Equipment and maintenance facilities evaluation. Clarity and feasibility of proposed trimming schedule, crew structure, equipment list, response times, and safety protocols. Availability of personnel for required tasks.

Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
25 References and Past Performance: Quality of performance on similar contracts (minimum 3 references), including client satisfaction, timeliness, and responsiveness.
10 Responsiveness and Completeness: Proposal is well -organized, with all requested information included and thoroughness of proposal. A demonstrated understanding of the objectives and a strategy to meet the contract requirements. 15 Pricing and Cost Proposal: Competitiveness and reasonableness of cost, including hourly rates and emergency response pricing. Provide unit pricing schedule if applicable.
25 Community Benefit: Commitment to participate in City -approved community service (e.g., school events, Earth Day planting, Chamber of Commerce membership).
5 Total Possible Points 100

To support local engagement and community investment, the City of Baldwin Park will award up to 1% of the total evaluation points to any vendor that either: (1) maintains a physical business location within the City of Baldwin Park and holds a valid business license for at least one (1) year prior to the RFP release date, or (2) has satisfactorily completed work for the City within the past five (5) years. Additionally, the City may award up to 4% of the total evaluation points to f irms who commit to performing City reviewed and approved community service activities in City of Baldwin Park during the term of the contract. While the City does not prescribe specific qualifying activities, vendors are encouraged to propose services that offer meaningful community benefits. Examples include—but are not limited to —providing scholarships to Baldwin Park school-age residents, participating in City -sponsored cleanup events, engaging in local school programs such as reading to students, donating trees for City Earth Day celebrations. All proposed activities are subject to City approval.

Required Submittals

Minimum Qualifications and Reference Contact Information

A. Statement of Qualifications Including:

i. Contractor’s License/Registrations

The Contractor shall be a DIR registered contractor when the bid proposal is submitted.

It is highly desirable that the Contractor possess a Class C -49 (Tree and Palm Contractor). Contractors holding a C-61/D-49 license before January 1, 2024, may continue under that classification but are encouraged to obtain the C -49 license.

License must be valid, current, and in good standing with the California State Contractor Licensing Board. A copy of the contractor’s license and DIR registration shall be included in the submitted Proposal.

ii. Qualified Personnel

The Contactor shall assign a competent and qualified supervisor, who shall be a current ISA-certified Tree worker or Arborist, to always be on the job site while work is being performed. The Contractor ensures that they, their employees and the subcontr actors have all necessary licenses required for the adequate performance of the work outlined by the RFP/contract. Names, staff qualifications, and proposed duties of staff to be assigned to this project. ISA Certified Arborist assigned to be Site Supervisor must be English speaking and authorized to act on behalf of firm.

iii. List of staff minimum qualifications required:

a. All ISA Certified Arborists employed by the firm.
b. All ISA Certified Utility Arborists employed by the firm. c. All ISA Certified Municipal Specialists employed by the firm. d. All ISA Certified Tree workers employed by the firm. e. All ISA Certified Urban Foresters employed by the firm. f. All ISA Board Certified Master Arborists employed by the firm. g. All Utility Line Clearance Tree workers employed by the firm. h. California State Licensed Pest Control Advisor and Applicator employed by the firm.
i. American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) Registered Consulting Arborist employed by the firm to consult on tree health issues. j. Technicians providing technical support for inventory software. Traffic Control Design Specialist(s) and Traffic Control Technician(s) in accordance with the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). k. NCCCO licensed crane operators license employed by the firm.

iv. References

Contractor should have at least three (3) similar and separate California municipal multi-year tree maintenance contracts which have been successfully completed within the last five (5) years . Each project shall be of comparable size and scope of this project (descriptions of these projects and contact persons must be provided with bid submission). These projects must also include work in tree inventory(ies).

The proposal shall include a detai led description of their proposed inventory program along with sample reports.

v. Corporate Capability

a. Affirmative statement of compliance with indemnity and insurance requirements. Provide proof of Insurance Rating of A- (or higher). b. All licensing required to complete defined scope of work

vi. Equipment

A complete list of machinery and equipment, including year, serial number and license number, to be used specifically for this project and all available equipment in reserve to allow for breakdowns. All equipment must be in good working order; and shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with OSHA regulations and State of California Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Must include high-range aerial lift trucks capable of reaching 95ft, 15 -ton crane and operational mobile Wood Mill.

vii. Information Management

a. A written description of the proposed software program to be used to manage the City’s Tree Inventory and firm’s ability to provide accurate inventory updates for all trees serviced.
b. A statement describing the firm’s ability to provide data for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
c. Annual and on-going training for city staff to navigate through the software being used to manage city’s tree inventory and history.

viii. Quality Control Plan

a. A written description of the firm’s plan to report on green waste generated and the method for its reuse.
b. A written description of methodology to be used for notifying residents prior to commencement of tree work. (Door hangers are permitted in the City.) c. The methodology in which the firm will handle complaints from the public and damage to public and private property.
d. Effective means to correct problems.
e. The means the firm will use for completing the project.

ix. Employee Training & Safety Plan

a. A written description of the firm’s internal tree maintenance and arboricultural training program.
b. Contractor must submit safety procedures with bid, regarding the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP.) c. Contractor must provide copies of their Experience Modification Rating (“EMR”) worksheets issued to the Contractor by the California State Worker’s Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) for the past three years.
d. Inclusive training with City Staff. Contractor will also host on-site training for City staff as part of the employee development. Describe what training will be provided.

x. Project Plan

Provide a detailed discussion of your firm’s approach to the successful implementation of this project. Describe in detail how you would achieve a 3 -year grid pruning cycle/ 2-year palm tree pruning cycle / inspection program and how do you assure that the trees that got pruned in prior years are not getting pruned again. Include tree management approach, priorities and the discussion of methodologies.

xi. Performance History

The Contractor shall include in its Proposal a complete disclosure of any prior or on-going contract failures, any litigation or investigation pending which involves the Contractor or in which the Contractor has been judged guilty or liable within the last five (5) years. If there is no negative performance history to disclose, the firm shall affirmatively state in its Proposal there is no negative performance history to report.

Failure to comply with the terms of this provision may disqualify any proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal based upon the firm’s prior documented history with the City or with any other party, which documents, without limitation, un satisfactory performance, adversarial or contentious demeanor, significant failures to meet contract milestones or other contractual failures.

I. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMAT

Proposal shall be submitted in the format specified below:

Cover Letter: Provide an executive summary of your proposal.

Table of Contents: Provide contents of proposal with page number references for each proposal section listed below.

Section 1. Approach, and Scope of Work: Provide your understanding of the project, scope of work, and describe your approach in providing services.

Section 2. Project Team, Key Personnel and Resumes: Provide an organization chart showing the names and responsibilities of key personnel and subconsultants. Provide resumes of all key personnel identified in the organization chart.

Section 3. Company Qualifications: Provide qualifications of your firm, emphasize similar services provided, and local experience.

Section 4. References: Provide 3 Public Agency references for similar projects.

Section 5. Standard City Contract and Insurance Requirements: Proposers shall review the attached Standard City Contract and Insurance Requirements and provide a statement that they will comply with all aspects of the Agreement or provide any comments that they would like the City to consider.

Section 6. Addenda Acknowledgement: If any Addenda is issued by the City, they shall be acknowledged in this section.

Cost Proposal: Contractor must provide a fixed fee for each item listed on the City provided Cost Proposal forms. The City provided form must be utilized and be submitted as a separate “Cost File” submission on the City’s Vendor Portal.

J. CONTRACT AWARD PROCEDURES

Recommendation of Award
It is the City's intent to award a single contract to the contractor that can best meet the requirements of the Request for Proposals document. The City reserves the right to award a contract to multiple contractors or a single contractor or to make no awa rd, whichever is in the best interest of the City.

Negotiation
After selection by City, the successful Contractor will meet with City to review its Proposal, to reconfirm that the Proposal conforms to all minimum requirements established herein, to clarify any items contained herein, and to determine if the Contractor is aware of any ambiguities, inconsistencies, conflicts, errors or omissions in this RFP.

If the final negotiation of the Contract, with the highest ranked Contractor, is not successful, the City reserves the right to terminate the negotiations and begin negotiations with the next highest ranked Contractor. This right shall be continued until a satisfactory Contract can be negotiated or until the City elects to reject all Proposals.

K. CITY’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

City reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether any aspect of a Proposal satisfactorily meets the criteria established in the RFP and the right to seek clarification or additional information from any Contractor submitting a Proposal. City also reserves the right to modify any documents at any time prior to receiving Proposals and to reject any or all Proposals; to extend the submission due date for the Proposals; to modify, amend, reissue or rewrite this RFP. In the event the RFP is withdrawn by City or if City does not proceed for any reason, City shall have no liability to any Contractor or any other entity for any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submittal of a Proposal.

The City reserves the right to hold discussions and/or negotiations with any of the Contractors in furtherance of the City’s evaluation of any Proposal and execution of a contract with a Contractor. The City will hold these discussions and/or negotiations in a fair and impartial manner and will not communicate any confidential information from Contractor. In the event that any questions arise from such discussions and/or negotiations that require clarification to or modification of the performance requirements, the City will issue an addendum to all Contractors.

The City reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in a Proposal submitted. A Proposal may be considered non-responsive if:
• Significant elements requested in the RFP are not provided. • The Proposal fails to meet all mandatory program and performance requirements of the RFP.
• The Proposal is conditional, incomplete, or if it contains alterations of forms, additions not called for, or other irregularities that may constitute a material change to the Proposal.

All Proposals submitted by Contractors and any other correspondence in connection therewith will become the exclusive property of the City and will become public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.). The City will have no liability to any Contractor or other party as a result of any public disclosure of any Proposal or the Contract.

L. PROTEST PROCEDURES

This section sets forth the protest remedies available with respect to the RFP. Each prospective consultant, by submitting its Proposal, expressly recognizes the limitation on its rights to protest contained herein, and expressly waives all other rights and remedies.

Each prospective consultant agrees that the decision on any protest, as provided herein, will be final and binding on the protestant.

All protests and related statements described in this section shall be submitted to:

City of Baldwin Park - City Hall
14403 E. Pacific Ave.

Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Attn: Shirley Quinones, City Clerk

M. PRE-CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES RESPONDING TO THE RFP PREPARATION

The City is not liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any proposer or by any selected consultant. Each proposer shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whosever incurred by, or on behalf of, the entity participating in the preparation of its response to this RFP. Pre -contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by proposers and the selected consultant, if any, in:
• Preparing and submitting information in response to this RFP • Negotiations with the City on any matter related to this procurement • Costs associated with interviews, meetings, travel or presentations • All other expenses incurred by a proposer/consultant prior to the date of award and a formal notice to proceed.

The City reserves the right to amend, withdraw and cancel the RFP. The City reserves the right to reject all responses to this request at any time prior to contract execution or only award a partial.

N. WAGES PAID TO CONTRACTOR’S WORKERS

Pursuant to California Labor Code Article 2, Wages, Section 1770 et seq., the work described herein is a “public work” as defined by this Article of the Labor Code and requires payment of prevailing wages pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771. Contractors are advised to familiarize themselves with this provision and with Departmental of Industrial Relations opinions and interpretations relative to tree maintenance. Failure to comply with the Labor Code may result in imposition of statutory penalties enumerated in Labor Code Section 1775.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A – Scope of Services

Exhibit B – Services Agreement Template and Insurance Requirements

Exhibit C – Cost Schedule
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INQUIRIES or QUESTIONS

Contractors must seek clarification of any ambiguity, conflict, omission or other error in this RFP in writing prior to submission of their proposal. If an answer materially affects the RFP, the information will be incorporated into an addendum and posted on PlanetBids. Please email questions or concerns regarding this RFP no later than May 29th, 2026, 4:00 p.m. No questions will be accepted beyond this deadline.

It shall be the contractor’s sole responsibility to check with the City staff to determine if any addenda have been posted prior to the proposal due date.

RFP Contact: Anthony Vazquez, Public Works Maintenance Operations Manager

Email: [email protected]

Exhibit “A”

AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
(TEMPLATE)

Exhibit “B”

Exhibit “C”

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City of Baldwin Park • Public Works Department
14403 E. Pacific Ave. • Ph.: (626) 813-5255•Fax: (626) 962-2625

Addendum No. 1

Request for Proposals for CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Addendum Date: June 10th, 2026
Proposal Due Date June 17th, 2026
Anticipated Contract Award Date: July 15th, 2026

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

You are hereby notified of the following changes and/or additions to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the above-referenced project provided for in the Questions and Answers herein. Such changes and/or additions are hereby made as part of the original Request for Proposals and shall take precedence over anything to the contrary therein.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:

1. What Portions of the contract will be approved by the city regarding subcontracting?
Answer: Subcontracting may be permitted for specialized services; however, all proposed subcontractors and the scope of work to be performed by subcontractors must be identified in the proposal and are subject to review and approval by the City. The prime contractor shall remain fully responsible for the performance, quality, safety, and contractual compliance of all subcontracted work.

2. List of Staff minimum qualifications required: Will not having these requirements automatically disqualify bidder?

Answer: Bidders should demonstrate their ability to meet the qualifications identified within the RFP and Scope of Work. The City will evaluate qualifications, experience, certifications, staffing, and overall ability to successfully perform the work. Failure to possess certain qualifications will impact the evaluation of a proposal; however, proposals will be reviewed in accordance with the criteria established in the RFP.

The City recognizes the C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license as the classification specifically established for tree and palm contracting services. A C-49 license is required.

3. Owning a 95ft aerial lift and 15-ton crane a requirement to bid on project?

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Answer: No. The RFP does not require ownership of a 95-foot aerial lift or 15-ton crane.

However, the contractor must demonstrate the ability and experience working with all equipment necessary to safely and effectively perform the required services throughout the term of the contract. Equipment may be owned, rented, or otherwise readily available for consistent use as outlined in the RFP and proposed scope of work.

4. Employee Training and Safety Plan

Answer: Yes. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with applicable Cal/OSHA requirements, safety regulations, training programs, and industry standards. The City may request documentation of safety programs, training records, and certifications during the evaluation process or prior to contract award.

5. Will all requirements need to be provided to bid on project prior to contract being awarded?
Answer: A contractor should provide all information requested in the RFP as part of their proposal. Licenses and certificates required shall be submitted at the time of proposal submission. The City reserves the right to request additional information, clarifications, certifications, licenses, equipment documentation, or supporting materials during the evaluation process and prior to contract award. Please keep in mind that this is not a public works construction contract. The City is receiving proposals, not bids.

6. If you don’t have 5 years’ experience in collection tree inventories or program developed by contractor, can you still bid project?

Answer: Yes. A contractor may still submit a proposal. However, the City will evaluate each proposal based on the qualifications, experience, and capabilities demonstrated by the proposer, including the inventory and software requirements identified in the Scope of Work. Please keep in mind that this is not a public works construction contract. The City is receiving proposals, not bids.

7. The inventory data collection or program shall not be contracted out, so can you still bid project if you don’t have your own inventory system?

Answer: Yes. The RFP identifies a preference that the inventory data collection or program not be subcontracted. Proposers should clearly explain their proposed approach, identify any third- party software or services that will be utilized, and demonstrate how all inventory requirements will be met. The prime contractor remain fully responsible for the quality accuracy, and completeness of all inventory-related service and deliverables for the life of the contract.

8. The inventory data collection or program shall not be contracted out, so can you still bid project if you don’t have your own inventory system?

Answers: See response to Question No. 7.

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9. Will a designated 24-hour hotline number be a requirement or can a contractor give 5 numbers of people who will be on call?

Answer: The contractor must provide 24-hour emergency contact capability. As stated in the Scope of Work, contractors may provide either a 24-hour emergency phone number or the names and contact information of at least five (5) individuals available for emergency response.

10. Will proof of 500-gallon watering truck be needed prior to bidding project?

Answer: No. Proof is not required at the time of bid submission unless specifically requested by the City. However, the successful contractor must demonstrate the ability to provide the required equipment and services identified in the Scope of Work.

11. Will proof of compliance with Assembly Bill 939 be required?

Answer: Contractors shall comply with all applicable laws and reporting requirements. The successful contractor may be required to provide documentation, reports, or records demonstrating diversion and recycling activities associated with green waste generated under the contract.

12. How will the city verify certifications?

Answer: The City will use all available tools to verify certifications as we see fit.

13. There is a line item for Fumigation Services. This would fall under structural pest control and not under Arborists services. Is this required for this bid?

Answer: The reference to foliar and pesticide treatments is intended to address tree health and urban forestry management needs that may arise during the contract term. The City will remove the line item for fumigation services in the Exhibit C. The City acknowledges that this service is not typically used for tree health. Contractors are only expected to perform services for which they are properly licensed and qualified. If specialized pest control services requiring separate licensing become necessary, the City reserves the right to procure those services separately or approve an appropriately licensed subcontractor. Please see attached updated Exhibit C.

14. Will payment and performance bonds be required from the awarded contractor, if so, will the City accept annual renewable bonds?
Answer: No.

15. Will the City allow for CPI increases/annual wage increases for initial term or is will this be fixed price for the 6-year term?
Answer: Pursuant to Section II, Paragraph E (Cost Adjustment) of the Scope of Work, pricing shall remain fixed during the first year of the contract. Thereafter, the City will provide a fixed two percent (2%) annual price escalation for each subsequent fiscal year through the term of the contract. No additional CPI-based or wage-based adjustments will be approved.

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16. Who is the current contractor?
Answer: The City's current tree maintenance contractor is West Coast Arborists (WCA).

17. What was the last contract value?
Answer: The value of the current or most recent contract for FY25-26 is $225,000.000.

18. Will a C – 31 license be required to bid this job?
Answer: No. A C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor license is not specifically required by the RFP. However, the successful contractor must possess all licenses, certifications, registrations, and qualifications necessary to perform the services described in the Scope of Work and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

19. Is there a tree inventory or boundary maps available? Answer: The City maintains an existing tree inventory database and geographic boundary information through current GIS system offered by current contractor. Information regarding the inventory and any available mapping resources will be provided to the selected contractor upon award.

20. Is there a list of trees by species?
Answer: Yes. The City maintains a tree inventory database that includes species information and other tree attributes. This inventory will be made available to the selected contractor for contract implementation and service delivery. Updates and maintenance of the inventory are included as part of the Scope of Work requirements. We will include a list of tree species with quantities in the addendum and title it as “Exhibit D”. See attached Exhibit D.

21. Will the City take the woodchips?
Answer: No. Contractor should plan to dispose green waste to an official green waste facility.

22. Is there storage available for the contractor’s vehicles? Answer: No dedicated storage or staging yard will be provided by the City for contractor vehicles, equipment, or materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing all necessary staging, storage, and equipment yard facilities required to perform the work under this contract.

23. There are two-line items related to palm pruning: one included in the Base Cost Proposal and another listed under Specialty Services, priced separately for date palms and all other palm species. Please clarify which line item will be used for billing palm pruning services.

Answer: The palm pruning line item included in the Base Cost Proposal shall be used for routine palm pruning performed as part of the City's scheduled palm maintenance program (grid

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trim – every two (2) years for palm trees). The Specialty Services line items for date palms and other palm species shall be utilized for non-routine work, additional services, emergency work, or palm pruning activities outside of the regular maintenance cycle, as authorized by the City (Service request). The City reserves the right to determine the appropriate billing category based on the scope of work requested.

24. Are contractors authorized to trim or remove trees they determine necessary? Answer: No. Tree trimming, pruning, removal, planting, and other maintenance activities shall be performed only when authorized by the City. Contractors are encouraged to notify the City of hazardous conditions, maintenance needs, or recommended removals identified during the course of their work; however, all work shall be performed only upon City authorization unless immediate action is required to address an emergency condition that poses an imminent threat to public safety.

25. Will there be a public bid opening at the time of bid submission? Answer: No, this is not a public works construction contract. The proposals will be opened and evaluated by City staff as outlined in the RFP. Cost or Price is only one of the evaluation criteria, and the City is not required to award to lowest cost proposal.

Evaluation Process:

A three (3) member evaluation panel will review and score each proposal based on the criteria outlined in this RFP. Final scoring will be determined in accordance with the City’s established procurement procedures and as outlined in the RFP documents.

26. What is the estimated annual budget?
Answer: The City has not established a guaranteed annual expenditure under this contract. All work will be performed on an as-needed basis and will be subject to available funding and annual budget appropriations approved by the City Council.

For reference, the current annual contract amount for Fiscal Year 2025/26 is $225,000.00.

Historically, the City’s tree trimming cycle has averaged approximately four (4) to five (5) years.

It is the City’s intent, subject to funding availability and operational needs, to increase service frequency by transitioning to a maintenance cycle of approximately every two (2) years for palm trees and every three (3) years for all other tree species. This adjustment is intended to improve overall urban forest health, reduce reactive maintenance, and enhance public safety and service levels.

Are bidders allowed to include pricing for additional services that are not listed in the RFP?

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Answer: Yes. Bidders may submit information regarding additional services and associated pricing However, only the pricing and services specifically requested in the RFP will be used for proposal evaluation purposes

27. Will there be a site provided for parking of vehicles & equipment and/or staging of materials?

Answer: No. Please refer to question & answer #22.

28. Does the City have an in-house tree crew?
Answer: The City utilizes a combination of in-house staff and contracted services to manage its urban forest. City staff primarily perform limited supplemental work, including minor touch-up trimming, additional corrective pruning, and emergency response activities to help ensure timely service delivery.

The contracted tree maintenance provider will serve as the primary contractor responsible for the majority of scheduled and routine tree maintenance services throughout the City. The successful contractor shall coordinate and collaborate with City staff as necessary to ensure efficient operations, consistent service delivery, and effective response to maintenance needs.

I would have answered “yes”. But I am ok with this lengthy response.

What is the latest grid pruned?
Answer: The last grid that was pruned was #2 which included a total of 374 sites on January 2026.

29. What was the last contract value?
Answer: The value of the current or most recent contract is approximately$225,000 for FY25-

26. See question #17.

30. How many trees are typically trimmed on average for utility line clearance? Answer: The volume of utility line clearance work varies from year to year and is dependent upon tree growth, service requests, utility conflicts, emergency conditions, and operational needs. The utility line clearance is typically performed by the utility’s tree contractor. The City’s contractor should be qualified and trained to work around utility lines and perform trimming when instructed by City.

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31. Will the City require contractors to demonstrate prior experience performing utility line clearance tree trimming?
Answer: Not specifically, but Contractors should demonstrate their experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and ability to safely perform all tree work, including utility line clearance work, in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations, industry standards, and the requirements outlined in the Scope of Work. The City will evaluate qualifications and experience as part of its review of proposals.

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Exhibit “C”

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COST PROPOSAL

The undersigned proposes to furnish all materials, supplies, equipment and/or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in the RFP, at prices indicated below. All applicable services include cleanup and disposal. The City of Baldwin Park has a total of 7,733 trees within their inventory. A total of 1,007 palm trees out of this total.

Routine _ 3-YEAR Grid Trim _ NON-Palm
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

1. Grid Trim ( 3-YEAR) Each 2,242
Sub-Total $

Routine _ 2-YEAR Grid Trim _ PALM TREES
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

2. Palm Tree Grid
Pruning (2-YEAR)
Each 504
Sub-Total $

ANNUAL Baseline Cost $

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One-Time Cost: Updating the City’s tree inventory will be a one-time service to be performed within the first six(6) months of YEAR ONE of the new contract. This cost will only be applicable to the first year of the contract.

GPS Entire Inventory
including Vacant Sites
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

3. GPS Inventory _
Update
Inventory
Each 13,370 One-time
Sub-Total $

ONE-TIME (YEAR-ONE) Cost $

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SPECIALTY SERVICES: A variety of other tree services such as removals, emergency response, and arborist evaluations are considered specialty or as-needed services. These are performed upon the City’s request in response to specific conditions or needs. Consequently, actual annual costs vary based on the volume and type of specialty service requested by the City throughout the year.

UNIT PRICING:

SPECIALTY SERVICES: A variety of other tree services such as removals, emergency response, and arborist evaluations are considered specialty or as-needed services. These are performed upon the City’s request in response to specific conditions or needs. Consequently, actual annual costs vary based on the volume and type of specialty service requested by the City throughout the year.

UNIT PRICING:

Aesthetic or Service Request Pruning

0” - 6” Diameter Standard Height $
7” - 12” Diameter Standard Height $
13” - 18” Diameter Standard Height $
19” - 24” Diameter Standard Height $
25” - 30” Diameter Standard Height $
31” - 36” Diameter Standard Height $
36”+ Diameter Standard Height $

Crown Raise/Clearance Prune Hardwood tree

0” - 6” Diameter Standard Height $
7” - 12” Diameter Standard Height $
13” - 18” Diameter Standard Height $
19” - 24” Diameter Standard Height $
25” - 30” Diameter Standard Height $
31” - 36” Diameter Standard Height $
36”+ Diameter Standard Height $

Palm Tree Trimming:

Prune Date Palm (Phoenix spp.) $
Clean Trunk for Date Palm (Phoenix spp.) per linear foot $ Prune Fan Palm (Washingtonia spp.) $
Clean Trunk for Fan Palm (Washingtonia spp.) per linear foot $ Prune all other Palm Species $ ______________

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Tree Removal – (per inch)
Tree & Stump removal per dia. inch 0-24” dbh $
Tree & Stump removal per dia. inch over 25” dbh $
Stump grinding per stump diameter inch at grade $

Tree Planting – (per tree) with Root barrier with 90-day watering service Tree planting includes tree, stakes, ties, and labor.
15-gallon tree $
24-inch box tree $
36-inch box tree $

Tree Planting – (per tree) w/o Root barrier with 90-day watering service Tree planting includes tree, stakes, ties, and labor.
15-gallon tree $
24-inch box tree $
36-inch box tree $

Tree Watering (per hour)
Watering of young trees includes water truck & operator-per hour $

Milling Cost – (per board foot)
Milling Lumber per Board Foot $

Root Pruning – (per linear foot)
Per foot of roots pruned $

Root Barrier Installation – (per linear foot)
Per foot of root barrier installed $

General Labor Rates – (per man hour)
3-man crew with equipment $

Day Rate Service Crew - (per man hour)
Boom truck per eight (8) hour day to include a
chip body, low decibel chipper, 1 Sr. Tree Trimmer, 1 Trimmer & 1 Ground person $

Specialty Equipment Hourly Rate – (per hour)
Crane $
95-foot aerial tower $
Loader or Bobcat $

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Emergency Services – (per hour)
Emergency response services per man hour:

During normal business hours (Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm) $
After hours, weekends &/or holidays $

General Arborists Services – (per hour) Unit Price in Figures Written Arborist Reports $_________________
Sonic Tomography $_________________
Ground Penetrating Radar $
Air spade Services $
Fumigation Services $
Fertilization Services $
Level 1 Risk Assessment $ _____________
Level 2 Risk Assessment $ Level 3 Risk Assessments $
Soil Testing / Soil enhancements $
Citywide tree risk survey (Per Tree) $

GPS Tree Inventory
Cost to update tree inventory (Per Tree) $_________________

PLANT HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Tree Canopy Spraying from ground level per diameter inch $ Tree Canopy Spraying from aerial tower per diameter inch $ Description: Foliar hydraulic spraying of recommended material.)

Insecticide or Fungicide Trunk Banding per diameter inch $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material.

PGR Trunk Banding per diameter inch $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material to regulate plant growth.

Insecticide or PGR Soil Application (Cambistat) per diameter inch $ _____ Description: Recommended insecticide soil injection or drench material to regulate plant growth.

Insecticide or Fungicide Soil Application per diameter inch $ Description: Soil applied drench of recommended material.

Soil Injection Fertilization per diameter inch $
Description: Soil applied injection of recommended material.

Soil Drenching Fertilization per diameter inch $
Description: Soil application of recommended material.

Trunk Injection (Insecticide/Miticide/ Fungicide) per diameter inch $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.

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Exhibit “D”

Citywide Tree Maintenance Services _ Addendum No. 1

Botanical Name Common Name Total
Lagerstroemia indica CRAPE MYRTLE 1,437
Cupaniopsis anacardioides CARROTWOOD 1,060
Syagrus romanzoffianum QUEEN PALM 683
Cinnamomum camphora CAMPHOR TREE 310
Pinus canariensis CANARY ISLAND PINE 253
Searsia lancea AFRICAN SUMAC 221
Jacaranda mimosifolia JACARANDA 198
Washingtonia robusta MEXICAN FAN PALM 183
Ficus benjamina WEEPING FIG 162
Ficus microcarpa 'Nitida' INDIAN LAUREL FIG 159
Lophostemon confertus BRISBANE BOX 153
Callistemon citrinus LEMON BOTTLEBRUSH 127
Liquidambar styraciflua AMERICAN SWEETGUM 120
Arbutus unedo STRAWBERRY TREE 98
Ulmus parvifolia CHINESE ELM 97
Photinia X fraseri FRASERS PHOTINIA 92
Schinus terebinthifolius BRAZILIAN PEPPER 90
Cupressus sempervirens ITALIAN CYPRESS 88
Stenocarpus sinuatus FIREWHEEL TREE 86
Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana KING PALM 76
Pistacia chinensis CHINESE PISTACHE 76
Auranticarpa rhombifolia QUEENSLAND PITTOSPORUM 72
Platanus racemosa CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE 72
Pittosporum undulatum VICTORIAN BOX 68
Corymbia citriodora LEMON-SCENTED GUM 67
Platanus X hispanica LONDON PLANE 67
Quercus agrifolia COAST LIVE OAK 67
Eriobotrya japonica EDIBLE LOQUAT 62
Koelreuteria bipinnata CHINESE FLAME TREE 60
Pinus eldarica AFGHAN PINE 58
Fraxinus uhdei SHAMEL ASH 51
Magnolia grandiflora SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 50
Bauhinia variegata PURPLE ORCHID TREE 48
Geijera parviflora AUSTRALIAN WILLOW 43

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Pyrus kawakamii EVERGREEN PEAR 38
Triadica sebifera CHINESE TALLOW TREE 37
Ligustrum lucidum GLOSSY PRIVET 35
Melia azedarach CHINABERRY 35
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink' PINK CRAPE MYRTLE 34
Acer negundo BOX ELDER 33
Morus alba WHITE MULBERRY 33
Pinus halepensis ALEPPO PINE 31
Populus fremontii FREMONT COTTONWOOD 28
Eriobotrya deflexa BRONZE LOQUAT 25
Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' HOLLYWOOD JUNIPER 24
Eucalyptus sideroxylon RED IRONBARK 22
Pithecellobium dulce GUAMUCHIL 22
Quercus suber CORK OAK 21
Schinus molle CALIFORNIA PEPPER 21
Afrocarpus falcatus FERN PINE 20
Ginkgo biloba MAIDENHAIR TREE 19
Phoenix roebelenii PYGMY DATE PALM 19
x Chitalpa tashkentensis CHITALPA 19
Persea americana AVOCADO 18
Calodendrum capense CAPE CHESTNUT 17
Cassia leptophylla GOLD MEDALLION TREE 17
Olea europaea OLIVE 17
Nerium oleander OLEANDER 16
Cercis canadensis 'Forest
Pansy' FOREST PANSY REDBUD 14
Citrus sinensis ORANGE 14
Phoenix canariensis CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM 14
Pinus torreyana TORREY PINE 14
Platycladus orientalis ORIENTAL ARBORVITAE 14
Brachychiton populneus BOTTLE TREE 13
Ceratonia siliqua CAROB 13
Cercis canadensis EASTERN REDBUD 13
Ceiba speciosa SILK-FLOSS TREE 12
Koelreuteria paniculata GOLDENRAIN TREE 12
Pinus pinea ITALIAN STONE PINE 12
Washingtonia filifera CALIFORNIA FAN PALM 12
Hymenosporum flavum SWEETSHADE 11
Prunus cerasifera PURPLE-LEAF PLUM 11

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Albizia julibrissin SILK TREE 10
Prunus persica PEACH 10
Aesculus californica CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE 9
Araucaria columnaris COOK PINE 9
Citrus limon LEMON 9
Sambucus mexicana ELDERBERRY 9
Araucaria heterophylla NORFOLK ISLAND PINE 8
Fraxinus velutina ARIZONA ASH 8
Melaleuca quinquenervia CAJEPUT TREE 8
Quercus dumosa NUTTALLS SCRUB OAK 8
Yucca gloriosa SPANISH DAGGER 8
Calocedrus decurrens INCENSE CEDAR 7
Cedrus deodara DEODAR CEDAR 7
Handroanthus chrysotrichus GOLDEN TRUMPET TREE 7
Handroanthus heptaphyllus PINK TRUMPET TREE 7
Heptapleurum actinophyllum

QUEENSLAND UMBRELLA
TREE 7
Phoenix dactylifera DATE PALM 7
Prunus caroliniana CAROLINA LAUREL CHERRY 7
Prunus ilicifolia ssp lyonii CATALINA CHERRY 7
Psidium guajava GUAVA 7
Pyrus calleryana ORNAMENTAL PEAR 7
Syzygium austale BRUSH CHERRY 7
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto' MODESTO ASH 6
Gleditsia triacanthos HONEY LOCUST 6
Leucaena glauca WHITE POPINAC 6
Liquidambar styraciflua
'Rotundiloba' ROUND-LEAFED SWEETGUM 6
Trachycarpus fortunei WINDMILL PALM 6
Cascabela thevetia BEESTILL TREE 5
Catalpa speciosa WESTERN CATALPA 5
Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' OKLAHOMA REDBUD 5
Hesperocyparis forbesii TECATE CYPRESS 5
Pinus thunbergii JAPANESE BLACK PINE 5
Quercus engelmannii ENGELMANN OAK 5
Acer saccharinum SILVER MAPLE 4
Alnus rhombifolia WHITE ALDER 4
Cercidium spp. PALO VERDE 4
Eucalyptus polyanthemos SILVER DOLLAR GUM 4

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Ficus elastica RUBBER TREE 4
Liriodendron tulipifera TULIP TREE 4
Lysiloma microphyllum FEATHERBUSH 4
Magnolia x soulangeana SAUCER MAGNOLIA 4
Pinus radiata MONTEREY PINE 4
Podocarpus macrophyllus YEW PINE 4
Prunus armeniaca APRICOT 4
Robinia pseudoacacia BLACK LOCUST 4
Callistemon viminalis WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH 3
Cupressus glabra

SMOOTHBARK ARIZONA
CYPRESS 3
Ficus rubiginosa RUSTY LEAF FIG 3
Grevillea robusta SILK OAK 3
Lagerstroemia indica
'Muskogee' MUSKOGEE CRAPE MYRTLE 3
Lyonothamnus floribundus

FERN-LEAF CATALINA
IRONWOOD 3
Parkinsonia praecox SONORAN PALO VERDE 3
Pinus patula JELECOTE PINE 3
Tipuana tipu TIPU 3
Vachellia farnesiana SWEET ACACIA 3
Butia odorata PINDO PALM 2
Cassia fistula GOLDEN SHOWER TREE 2
Casuarina cunninghamiana RIVER SHE-OAK 2
Celtis sinensis CHINESE HACKBERRY 2
Chamaerops humilis MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM 2
Citrus paradisi GRAPEFRUIT 2
Erythrina coralloides NAKED CORAL TREE 2
Erythrina spp. CORAL TREE 2
Eucalyptus torquata CORAL GUM 2
Euphorbia cotinifolia CARIBBEAN COPPER TREE 2
Ficus macrophylla MORETON BAY FIG 2
Ligustrum spp. PRIVET 2
Liquidambar formosana CHINESE SWEETGUM 2
Malus spp. & cv. MALUS SPECIES 2
Michelia doltsopa MICHELIA 2
Parkinsonia X 'Desert Museum'

DESERT MUSEUM PALO
VERDE 2
Prosopis chilensis CHILEAN MESQUITE 2

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Prunus avium SWEET CHERRY 2
Punica granatum POMEGRANATE 2
Quercus ilex HOLLY OAK 2
Salix gooddingii GOODINGS WILLOW 2
Vitex agnus-castus CHASTE TREE 2
Acacia stenophylla SHOESTRING ACACIA 1
Acer palmatum JAPANESE MAPLE 1
Annona cherimola CHERIMOYA 1
Betula pendula EUROPEAN WHITE BIRCH 1
Brachychiton acerifolius AUSTRALIAN FLAME TREE 1
Casimiroa edulis WHITE SAPOTE 1
Cassia didymobotrya POPCORN BUSH 1
Cassia splendida GOLDEN WONDER SENNA 1
Cercis occidentalis WESTERN REDBUD 1
Chilopsis linearis DESERT WILLOW 1
Cupressus spp. CYPRESS 1
Dracaena draco DRAGON TREE 1
Erythrina caffra SOUTH AFRICAN CORAL TREE 1
Euphorbia tirucalli PENCIL TREE 1
Ficus carica EDIBLE FIG 1
Ficus microcarpa 'Green Gem'

GREEN GEM INDIAN LAUREL
FIG 1
Hibiscus syriacus ROSE-OF-SHARON 1
Ilex spp. HOLLY 1
Inga edulis ICE CREAM BEAN 1
Juniperus chinensis CHINESE JUNIPER 1
Lagerstroemia indica 'Purple' PURPLE CRAPE MYRTLE 1
Laurus nobilis SWEET BAY 1
Ligustrum japonicum JAPANESE PRIVET 1
Lophostemon confertus
'Variegata' VARIEGATED BRISBANE BOX 1
Parkinsonia florida BLUE PALO VERDE 1
Picea glauca WHITE SPRUCE 1
Pinus coulteri COULTER PINE 1
Pinus muricata BISHOP PINE 1
Pinus ponderosa PONDEROSA PINE 1
Pittosporum floribundum HIMALAYAN PITTOSPORUM 1
Plumeria rubra FRANGIPANI 1
Quercus kelloggii CALIFORNIA BLACK OAK 1

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Ravenea rivularis MAJESTY PALM 1
Robinia ambigua PINK LOCUST 1
Robinia ambigua 'Idahoensis' IDAHO LOCUST 1
Schinus polygamus PERUVIAN PEPPER 1
Senna spectablis POPCORN TREE 1
Sequoia sempervirens COAST REDWOOD 1
Taxodium distichum BALD CYPRESS 1
Tecoma stans YELLOW ELDER 1
Tilia americana AMERICAN LINDEN 1
Trithrinax acanthacoma SPINY FIBER PALM 1
Ulmus pumila SIBERIAN ELM 1
Umbellularia californica CALIFORNIA BAY 1
Vacant site VACANT SITE 5,500
Stump STUMP 118
Not City Planted/Maintained

NOT CITY
PLANTED/MAINTAINED 18
WCA worked on private tree

WCA WORKED ON PRIVATE
TREE 1

City of Baldwin Park
RFP – FY2026- 2032
Citywide Tree Maintenance
Services

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER LETTER ................................................................................................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION 1. APROACH, AND SCOPE OF WORK........................................................................... 4 SECTION 2. PROJECT TEAM, KEY PERSONNEL AND RESUMES ................................................... 23 SECTION 3. COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 30 SECTION 4. REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 35 SECTION 5. STANDARD CITY CONTRACT AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS........................... 36 SECTION 6. ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................... 37

4 Setting the Gold Standard
SECTION 1. APROACH, AND SCOPE OF WORK
Efficient, Scalable Service Delivery Model

WCA’s service approach is designed to:
• Maximize grid pruning efficiency
• Reduce long-term maintenance costs
• Ensure consistent service across all City areas
• Minimize repeat work and service requests
Performance Outcome:

• Lower lifecycle cost per tree
• Improved service consistency
• Reduced backlog and complaint volume
Tree Pruning Services
Tree pruning services may be performed within designated districts, parks, or grid areas on a defined cycle, often encompassing all trees within the specified zone. Services include structural pruning, crown raising, and light crown cleaning, all conducted in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture’s Best Management Practices. No more than 25 % of live foliage is removed during any pruning cycle to ensure long‑term tree health and structural integrity.

Special Request Tree Pruning
Special Request Tree Pruning is performed on specific trees designated by the C ity’s Arborist or authorized representative. These services may include structural pruning, crown raising, crown cleaning, restorative pruning, or corrective pruning due to a hanging or broken limb, each completed in full compliance with the International Society of Arboriculture’s Pruning Standards and Best Management Practices.

When conditions warrant a reduction of canopy mass or excessive limb weight, crown reduction pruning may be implemented to enhance overall tree health and structural stability. This service is provided at the agreed‑upon rate established between the City and West Coast Arborists, Inc.

Line Clearance (as necessary)
Trees that interfere or have the possibility of interfering with utility lines will be trimmed in a manner to achieve the required clearances as specified and in accordance with the California Public Utilities Commission. It is our goal to protect the curr ent health and condition of the tree and to maintain its symmetry and direct growth away from the utility lines.

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Young Tree Care
Proper pruning and care during the early stages of the tree’s life will save money in the future, and create a safer, more beautiful, healthy, easy-to-maintain tree. We believe that tree care that is performed early will affect its shape, strength and life span. Our specialized small tree care team consists of certified personnel trained to perform the following under the hourly rate:
• Selective structural pruning
• Removal of dead, interfering, split and/or broken limbs • Pre-conditioning the water retention basin built around the tree
• Staking or re-staking
• Adjusting tree ties
• Adjusting trunk protectors
• Weed abatement
Palm Tree Pruning
WCA will provide professional palm tree pruning services to maintain the health, safety, and appearance of all designated palms within the City property. Work will include the removal of dead, damaged, or hanging fronds, seed pods, and excessive growth as needed. All pruning will be performed in accordance with industry standards and local regulations to ensure proper tree care and public safety. Debris generated from pruning activities will be collected, hauled off, and disposed of properly, leaving the work area clean and free of hazards upon completion.

Tree and Stump Removal Operations
With a minimum of 48 hours advanced notice, WCA will inform Underground Service Alert (USA) of the location of work for the purpose of identifying any and all utility lines. The removal process consists of lowering limbs delicately onto the ground to preve nt any hardscape damage.

Immediately following the removal, the stump will be ground down, if ordered to do so and with proper USA notification. Our standard stump grinder is the Vermeer SC802. This stump grinder is ideal for any size job and can be used to grade large stumps. We also use the Dosko SC69 stump grinders.

These are intended to remove tree stumps and exposed root systems close to ground level. Tree removal and stump removal are to be charged separately in accordance with the contract.

Tree Planting Services
We can plant new trees and/or replace trees that have been removed in accordance with the City’s specifications. We are prepared financially and logistically to acquire and purchase selected tree species for tree planting. At a minimum of 48 hours in advance we will inform Underground Service Alert (USA) of the location of work for the purpose of identifying any and all utility lines. A well- trained planting team will perform the soil preparation and installation of the tree.

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Tree Watering Services
Tree watering will be performed by a full- time, WCA team member on various routes, when requested by the Agency. This team will also be responsible for reporting special care needs to the small tree care team. This could include reporting weeds, soil that has settled, and/or staking and tying needs.

Emergency Response Services
We are fully prepared to respond to tree -related emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Emergency calls are received through our toll-free number, 866- LIMB-DOWN (866- 546-2369), which will be provided to the City , as well as local Police and Fire Departments for direct access when urgent conditions arise.

Upon notification, our emergency response team will take all necessary actions to promptly mitigate hazardous tree or tree -related conditions and render the site safe until permanent corrective work can be completed during the following workday.

Our emergency response resources include a large, well -equipped fleet of specialized arboricultural vehicles and equipment capable of addressing any tree-related hazard, from storm- damaged limbs and fallen trees to immediate public safety concerns involvin g roadways, sidewalks, or critical infrastructure.

Arborist Reports
We have full -time Certified Arborists on staff that can prepare detailed arborist reports, tree evaluations and site inspections based on your specific needs. Reporting can be generated for one tree or an entire selection and is handled on a case-by-case basis.

WCA provides the technology,
management, and civic experience that
makes it the preferred tree management
partner across the West.

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Plant Health Care (PHC) Services
Tim Crothers, Plant Health Care Manager
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WE-7655 BUM
DPR Qualified Pest Control Applicator #145321, QAL Category B & D West Coast Arborist’s Plant Health Care (PHC) Program, managed by Mr. Crothers, is designed to support the long-term vitality, safety, and sustainability of the urban forest. Our approach goes well beyond standard chemical applications by emphasizing scien ce-based care, proactive monitoring, and environmentally responsible treatment strategies.

WCA has developed an efficient and comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, which prioritizes accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment rather than routine or unnecessary pesticide use. All recommended actions are based on careful evaluation of tree health conditions, pest activity, and environmental factors.

Our PHC team is staffed with highly trained, licensed applicators and professional advisors who are fully compliant with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and committed to using methods that are safe, effective, and environmentally conscious. This service allows WCA to provide the City with:
• Accurate Diagnosis and Assessment
Proper identification of pest, disease, and physiological disorders through detailed on -site inspections, with laboratory testing performed when necessary to confirm findings. • Proactive and Preventative Care
Early detection and proactive recommendations that reduce the potential for widespread pest infestations and disease outbreaks, minimizing long-term impacts and costs. • Customized Treatment Plans
Site-specific solutions that may include cultural practices, soil health improvements, biological controls, or targeted applications only when warranted. • Ongoing Monitoring and Follow-Up Evaluations
Post-treatment assessments to ensure that recommended measures are effective and that tree health is improving, resulting in a balanced, resilient, and thriving urban forest.

Through this comprehensive PHC approach, WCA helps protect valuable community tree assets while promoting responsible stewardship and sustainable urban forests.

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Implementation, Quality Control & Safety
Implementation Plan
WCA will ensure a seamless transition and immediate service continuity through the following:

Day 1–30 Transition Plan
• Assign a dedicated Area Manager and crews
• Review City priorities, inventory, and backlog
• Deploy initial crews within the first operational week Ongoing Operations
• Balanced workload distribution across the fiscal year • Weekly progress reporting and coordination
meetings
• Real-time schedule adjustments based on City
needs
Risk Mitigation
• Redundant crews to prevent service delays
• Backup equipment readily available to eliminate downtime • Established emergency response infrastructure
Area Manager: John Pineda
ISA Utility Municipal Arborist Certification #: WE-10367AUTM TCIA CTSP #3508
The project Area Manager will be the central point of contact and will work cooperatively with Agency staff, local residents and business owners, etc. The Area Manger will provide overall field supervision and crew management.

Daily Management
Daily management will consist of, but not be limited to:
• Email notification complete with location, crew, equipment type, and work description • Supervise crew personnel to ensure proper pruning standards are followed in a safe manner • Traffic control setup and maintenance of the work zone • Ensure work area is left free of debris at the end of the shift • Maintain good public relations at all times
• Provide immediate notification to City Inspector upon damage to personal property, including a plan for corrective measures to take place within 48 hours Weekly Management
Weekly management will consist of, but is not limited to:
• Weekly inspection of work completed
• Meet with the City to review work schedule and progress • Ensure standards of pruning are performed in accordance with City specifications • Maintain open communication
Special shifts including
weekends and evenings
can be arranged in
accordance with the
Agency’s specifications.

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Public Notification
Upon City staff approval, WCA will post a door hanger notice prior to commencement of grid pruning (within 24 -48 hours). After tree planting, door hangers will be provided to residents, instructing them on proper care for their newly planted tree. For more comprehensive outreach, we can also submit a press release for special projects or routine maintenance. The City may modify the procedures and materials we notify residents about.

WCA’s Communication Systems
Our use of modern, reliable communication systems enhances our daily job performance by increasing efficiency. Management and field personnel use smartphones as both navigation and communication devices in the field. Smartphones have proven to be a convenient way to input data for tree inventories, daily work records, timesheets, photos, and billing information, eliminating the need to handwrite data and improving customer service by minimizing response time.

Permits and Licensing
WCA currently holds a valid City Business License and, if necessary, will obtain any “no-fee” permits prior to commencing work. Permits (e.g., encroachment, traffic control, etc.) that require fees will be charged back to the City.

Right-of-Way Presence
All work will be performed in the public right -of-way. Employees will not utilize private property for eating, breaks, or any other reason, or use water or electricity from such property without prior written permission of the owner.

Cooperation and Collateral Work
WCA will grant the right to operate within the project to Agency workers and/or other contractors, utility companies, street sweepers, and others, as needed, in a cooperative effort to minimize interference with daily operations.

Project Site Cleanliness
The work site will be left free of debris at the end of each workday. We will not discharge smoke, dust, or any other air contaminants in quantities that violate the regulations of any legally constituted authority.

Scheduling of Work
Guaranteed Response and Scheduling Performance. WCA
commits to the following measurable service levels:

Service Type WCA Commitment
Emergency Dispatch Within 1 hour
Emergency On-Site Within 2 hours
Emergency Make-Safe Within 24 hours
Service Requests Completed within 48 hours
Grid Pruning 100% completion within cycle

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Proposed Workflow Timelines
GRID PRUNING FLOWCHART (Within 30- day Completion)

TREE REMOVAL FLOWCHART (Within 15- day Completion)

TREE PLANTING FLOWCHART (Within 15- day Completion)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FLOWCHART (Within 1 -3 hour Response / 24 -hour Completion)

PLANT HEALTH CARE FLOWCHART

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WCA’S Emergency Contacts Emergency Contacts Sample
Planting Door Hanger

In case of emergency AFTER
normal business hours:
866.546.2369
Leave a message, if you do not
receive a call back within 10 minutes,
call the following contacts in order:

Juan Arce, Foreman
714.718.5912
Gerardo Perez, Supervisor
818.266.4214
John Pineda, Area Manager
714.713.0746
AFTER confirmation from on-call
Manager, you can email multiple
locations to:

[email protected]

Normal Business Hours
714.991-1900

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Quality Control
Feedback
WCA regularly receives and tracks customer and resident feedback to acknowledge good performance and provide prompt resolution for any negative comments. Every month, the management team reviews the feedback summary and sends it to the City.

Customer Service Department
As we work with or near the public, we
are mindful that we will most likely be
the first person the public contacts. We
have a full -time Customer Service
Department, with each Customer
Service Representative (CSR) trained
to address concerned residents and
bystanders.

Complaints & Damage
Resolution
Should there be any property damage,
we follow specific procedures to
resolve the issue. The Foreman on the
job site will notify the resident and the
Inspector immediately.

If the resident is not at home, then we will leave a WCA card with instructions to call our Claims Coordinator in our corporate office. The ultimate goal at each work site is to leave the property in the same condition as when we entered. We will notify the Agency Representative immediately of any damage to private property, including plans for corrective measures to be implemented within 48 hours.

Any activities found by the Agency to be unacceptable will be rectified immediately. All other complaints will be abated or resolved within twenty -four (24) hours of the occurrence. We have teams specifically assigned for handling damage to properties, both private and public. Through our communication system, we can dispatch either team and have them respond immediately to the site for proper repair.

We pride ourselves on professional workmanship to avoid incidents like this; however, should one occur, we take all appropriate measures to resolve the matter in a timely and efficient manner.

Protection of Public and Private Property
WCA will provide all necessary safety measures to protect the public and workers in the work area.

We will maintain good public relations at all times, and the work will be conducted in a manner that will cause the least disturbance.

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Safety & Training
Safety Program
Safety standards are top priority at WCA. Our line of work demands that all work be performed in a manner that provides the maximum safety to the general public and our employees. Our crews are instructed to follow the ANSI Z133.1 safety standards and Cal-OSHA requirements. We have one of the most extensive safety training programs in the industry. We provide our employees with state- of-the-art training tools and company -wide instructional sessions . Our insurance carriers and Cal - OSHA have recognized us repeatedly for outstanding safety training efforts.

We have a full -time Safety & Training Manager, Dane Jensen, who is professionally trained in horticulture (his qualifications are listed below). As WCA’s Training Manager, Dane is responsible for staying up to date on all tree -related industry standards related to safety and the wellness of our employees and the public we serve. Training materials are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure WCA e mployees receive the proper education, instruction , and hands -on experience needed to perform their day -to-day activities safely and efficiently. Training topics include a full circle from proper pruning techniques, arboriculture, to customer service, and everything in between.
• ISA Certified Utility & Municipal Arborist #WE-12014A • ISA Skills Test Evaluator—TW Climber
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional #3303
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification #E4068
• American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor

Public Convenience and Safety
WCA will comply with any and all local sound control and noise level rules, regulations, and ordinances that apply to any work performed in the contracted area. All work will cease by 5:00 pm or as directed by the City
(excluding emergency services).

Our line of work demands
that all work is performed
in a manner that provides
the maximum safety to the
general public as well as
our employees.

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Safety Performance and Accountability
WCA maintains a comprehensive safety program supported by:
• ANSI Z133 and Cal-OSHA compliance
• Dedicated Safety & Training Manager (Mr. Dane Jensen) • Routine field audits and crew inspections
• Telematics technology also supports WCA’s safety program by monitoring driver behavior and vehicle operation. This proactive approach helps reduce accidents, improve driver safety, and minimize public risk.

Measured Safety Performance:
• Experience Modification rating (EMR) below industry average • Documented incident reduction trends
• Ongoing training and certification compliance
Risk Reduction for the City:
• Reduced liability exposure
• Safer public work zones
• Documented compliance for all operations
Traffic Control
Traffic control procedures will be set up in accordance with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) and the State of California Manual of Traffic Controls and the Agency Traffic and Safety Operating Rules. WCA holds a
Class C31 (Traffic Control) license. Every effort will be made to keep commercial driveways and passageways open to the public during business hours. High-visibility arrow board(s) will be used when needed. Prior to use, the Agency will approve traffic safety equipment and devices.

Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be allowed to pass through the work areas only under conditions of safety and with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. Unless the work area is barricaded or otherwise kept safe, at least one worker will coordinate safe operations on the ground during work.

WCA is dedicated to
health and safety for
trees, employees, and
the community.

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Equipment
Our modern fleet undergoes daily inspection prior to use to ensure efficiency and safety. All equipment is routinely serviced, painted, and detailed. All equipment used during this project will meet state and federal safety requirements and have all required certifications.

CHP Biennial Inspection of Terminal
Certification
We have successfully been awarded the CHP
Biennial Inspection Award of Recognition . This
inspection has assisted our company in instituting
several safety programs, including our Preventive
Maintenance Program, which is utilized by our in -
house fleet department. The inspection reviews our
vehicle maintenance and repair records, our
procedural methods, and policies for vehicle
maintenance and operations. This certification
ensures that our vehicles operate safely.

Telematics (GPS)
WCA has partnered with Geo -Tab to provide GPS
units on all vehicles and equipment. This investment
has given our customers and us the following
benefits:
• Provide faster response times and more efficient
routing, allowing us to service more customers
• Lower operational costs by optimizing our fleet
size, reducing labor, overtime, and insurance,
and minimizing costly vehicle repairs
• Decrease fuel use by monitoring fleet fuel
economy and saving on unnecessary fuel
expenditures
• Reduce emissions by helping drivers improve
their habits, such as speed and idle time, and
reducing total miles driven, which will
significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas
emissions
• Improve dispatching with landmarks and driving
directions, GPS units help us to better dispatch
so that we can service more customers, faster
• Recover stolen vehicles, reducing liability costs
which can be passed on to customers

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In-House Fleet Maintenance
We currently have more than 1, 800 pieces of fairly new equipment , enabling us to replace equipment immediately should unforeseen mechanical problems arise. We employ over 80 full - time mechanics who perform an in -house fleet maintenance program. This allows our equipment to remain in good operating condition, which is necessary to meet the City’s needs. Our mechanics generally work on a single line of equipment, and by keeping it as uniform as po ssible, they really get to know it inside and out, minimizing downtime. Equipment is assigned to different crews, and if the crew is shared with another contract, the equipment will be as well.

Preventative Maintenance Program
All WCA equipment goes through our Preventative Maintenance program. From our solar-powered arrow boards to our Freightliner Roll Off trucks. Our mechanics generally work on a single line of equipment, and by keeping it as uniform as possible, they really get to know it inside and out, minimizing downtime.

Sustainability
Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in new equipment to keep our fleet modern, comply with state requirements, meet demand, and reduce our environmental impact. We understand, with a fleet as large as ours, that we are responsible for the emissions our vehicles produce and actively work to monitor and reduce our carbon footprint.

Through our ability to
dedicate specific
pieces of equipment for
this project, we believe
it will lead to a
successful program.

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Technology & Information Management
ArborAccess
WCA will provide and operate ArborAccess, its web- based computerized tree inventory and asset management system, at no cost to the City , in full compliance with RFP requirements, and which directly satisfies the City’s requirements for:
• Tree inventory management
• Work order tracking
• Real-time reporting
• Historical maintenance records

Benefits to the City:
• Full visibility into all work performed
• Reduced administrative workload
• Real-time contract performance tracking
• Transparent and defensible reporting
Inventory Methodology and Professional Standards
The inventory update will be carried out using a limited visual inspection method following: ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards, ANSI Z133 Safety Standards, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree inventory best management practices, and industry-recognized municipal tree inventory protocols. Each tree and vacant planting site will be updated to ensure full compatibility with the City’s GIS base layers, including streets, parcels, addresses, rights -of-way, and hardscape datasets, as required by the RFP.

Inventory Staffing, Quality Control, and Data Integrity Tree inventory work will be completed by WCA’s dedicated tree inventory and plant health care staff, drawing from a pool of 20+ trained and certified personnel, including: ISA Certified Arborists, TRAQ -qualified arborists, Board Certified Master Arborists (BCMA), Wildlife -trained personnel, Qualified Applicator License (QAL) holders, and various additional industry certifications and licenses. An experienced Inventory Supervisor will oversee data collection and perform ongoing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with City and RFP standards. Inventory data will be updated in real time in the field, enabling real-time tracking of changes and ensuring the City always has access to the latest information.

ArborAccess Features
Create work orders
View tree site details
View work history
View invoices
Mobile app
Live data
GIS/GPS mapping
Recycling reports

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WCA’s Telematics Program
WCA utilizes an advanced telematics program integrated across its fleet and operations to enhance efficiency, accountability, safety, and service delivery for the City .

WCA’s telematics system provides real-time visibility into field operations, allowing management to monitor vehicle location, crew activity, routing efficiency, and equipment utilization throughout the workday. This level of oversight ensures that operations are performed efficiently and in alignment with City priorities.

Operational Efficiency and Routing
Telematics data is used to optimize daily routing and crew deployment, reducing travel time between job sites and improving productivity. By analyzing route patterns and field activity, WCA can:
• Minimize non-productive travel time
• Improve scheduling accuracy and adherence
• Increase the number of work orders completed per day
• Reduce fuel consumption and operating costs
This results in more efficient service delivery and better overall value to the City.

Safety Enhancement
Telematics technology also supports WCA’s safety program by monitoring driver behavior and vehicle operation.
• Tracking of driving patterns such as speed, braking, and idling • Identification of unsafe driving behaviors
• Reinforcement of safe driving practices through training and coaching This proactive approach helps reduce accidents, improve driver safety, and minimize risk to the public.

Fleet Management and Maintenance Support
Telematics data is integrated into WCA’s fleet management program to support preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Monitoring of engine hours, usage, and performance
• Scheduling of maintenance based on actual equipment utilization • Early identification of potential mechanical issues
This ensures that equipment remains in optimal condition and reduces the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns.

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WCA’s IT Staff
WCA’s technology platforms are supported by a dedicated in-house IT and GIS team of over 10 full-time professionals with expertise in enterprise systems, GIS integration, mobile applications, and data security. Team credentials include Microsoft Certified Professionals, GIS specialists, FAA - certified remote pilots, and telematics installers, ensuring ArborAccess and re lated systems are continuously maintained, improved, and fully compatible with municipal GIS environments. This internal expertise enables WCA to deliver responsive technical support, maintain data integrity, and foster ongoing innovation throughout the contract lifecycle.

Data Collected for Each Tree and Vacant Site
WCA will build on the City’s existing inventory database. All current data points will be reviewed and updated as needed, and new records will be added for trees and vacant sites not yet included.

The inventory will, at a minimum, include all required RFP fields and any additional attributes mutually agreed upon with the C ity. The final set of inventory fields will be determined during a pre -start scope refinement meeting to ensure they align with the C ity’s reporting needs, management objectives, and long-term urban forest planning goals.

Tree Maintenance Records
Accurate maintenance records for each location oftentimes can assist the City with liability claims.

Maintaining a detailed history of work performed at each location demonstrates good faith in preserving each location's urban forest. It is imperative that work requests be pulled from the system before work is performed.

Mobile Application with
Detailed Tree Site Characteristics
The advanced technology provides a
valuable tool to urban forestry
professionals by displaying specific tree
site information along with a
representative photograph of the
species type and a recommended
maintenance field. ArborAccess’ built -in
quality cont rol features assist in data
accuracy. As maintenance is performed,
the work history is updated and
accompanied with bi- weekly invoices.

This process eliminates the need for dual-
inputting and helps keep the tree
inventory current and accurate.

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Sample: Species Frequency Report
The Species Frequency report can assist the City in
identifying the tree population within the urban forest. This type of information is valuable in the event of an insect infestation, a deadly disease, or even in estimating future maintenance costs. In ad dition, an analysis can be
conducted to evaluate the performance history of a
particular species within your Agency.

Detailed Reporting Options
Inventory Work History District Frequency
View Invoices Work Type by District/Zone Species Frequency (sample above) Job Balances DBH Frequency All Trees at an Address
Recycling Height Frequency Estimated Tree Value
WCA helps agencies
understand and
manage their canopy
by sharing inventories,
insight, and data.

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Wildlife, Green Waste & Community

Recycling
WCA’s commitment to be a socially responsible corporate partner to our customers and communities is exemplified in our Recycling Program. With the steadily increasing concern for the ecological health of our communities, WCA has embarked on a landfill diversion process in which all material is taken to recycling facilities for use in the production of soil amendments. We are committed to taking all recyclable materials removed from trees trimmed during this project to a recycling center for processing. Verification of amounts recycled will be obtained and reported by WCA via ArborAccess to meet the State's goals for reducing landfill use.

MULCH is made from coarse-ground branches and leaves. It should be spread on the ground at a rate of six to twelve inches for the best effect. Fresh mulch will deplete nitrogen at the soil surface, reducing weed growth . Once the mulch has decomposed, it returns nitrogen to the soil, which helps improve soil quality for plants. WCA processes a large amount of tree debris and uses it in large-scale mulching projects to establish native plants in open space areas.

COMPOST is made from fine-ground branches, leaves, or other organic material. When mixed with oxygen and water, the organic material will decay or “compost.” Finished compost is excellent for turning into the top layer of soil and will add nitrogen and increase the soil's water-holding capacity.

You can make compost at home in a pile in your yard or in a bin that you make or purchase. Large- scale composting is done at regional recycling facilities.

FIREWOOD is traditionally the most common use of large branches and logs. Firewood is used to heat homes during the winter months. WCA takes the logs to our yard, where they are then chopped into usable firewood.

Wildlife Protection
We have a full-time Biologist, Ms. Lissette Rios, on
staff whose responsibilities include writing reports,
pre-work bird assessments, and training crews on
current bird nesting laws as well as BMPs for tree
maintenance. The protection of birds, especially
during nesting season, is critical to providing
responsible tree maintenance and her experience,
training and skilled eye have proven to be a great
asset to our team. Our safety and training
department has committed to working with wildlife
preservation associations and played a key role in
the establishment of the Tree Care for Birds and
Other Wildlife BMP that is used in the tree care
industry.

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Arbor Day Advocates & Community Involvement
WCA participates in over 100 Arbor Days, Earth Days , and other community events annually by providing educational presentations, tree plantings, and sponsorships. As a community partner, we understand the importance of teaching youth about the benefits of trees not only to better our environment but to ensure our urban forests are maintained for years to come.

Community Partnerships
WCA has partnered with Invest From the Ground Up and the Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture to plant trees across California under their newest initiative – Cool Parks. With a generous grant from CAL FIRE, the Cool Parks team is working alongside partner cities and nonprofits to bring 2,500 trees to California’s disadvantaged and low -income communities , organize a CA Tree Team workshop, and engage residents to learn and care about the trees in their city.

Prior to the “Cool Parks” campaign, WCA participated in the CIRCLE (California Initiative to Reduce Carbon and Limit Emissions) campaign since its launch in October of 2016. Each round of tree planting events has provided thousands of trees to communities across California. The trees planted have the potential to sequester millions of pounds of CO2.

These events are valuable to California communities by generating thousands of volunteers, improving air quality, and educating the local community about proper tree planting techniques.

Together, we can grow the urban forest for a more sustainable future.

Partnering with the City of
Tracy to support urban
forestry initiatives during
its Arbor Day celebration.

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SECTION 2. PROJECT TEAM, KEY PERSONNEL

AND RESUMES
Introduction
West Coast Arborist’s (WCA) consists of a management team, a safety committee, support staff, trained mechanics, and dedicated field crews. Its staff members come from various educational backgrounds, including accounting, business administration, engineering, and forestry.

WCA’s Proud Work Force
WCA actively maintains ongoing processes to assure that only qualified and competent staff provides safe and quality tree maintenance services. These skilled employees can only be achieved through both training and work experience. We believe that essential experience should always be obtained through qualified supervision; this includes both basic and extended skills. WCA makes every attempt to ensure that this is undertaken before performing work, leading a crew, or career advancement. The work performed on this contract is routine, recurring and usual. The work includes watering, trimming, pruning, planting, removal and replacement of trees and plants, and servicing of irrigation. The rates included in the Cost Proposal are based on the current prevailing wage determination for “Tree Maintenance (Laborer).”
Certification
WCA encourages its employees to become certified by the International Society of Arboriculture to raise the standards of professional tree care companies. This standard exemplifies our company’s commitment to providing customers with competent, knowledgeable certified workers.

Crew Performance
WCA employees are evaluated through an internal mechanism supervised by our Management Team. Each employee performs their duties according to a criteria -based job description that reflects safety, quality workmanship, productivity, appropriateness of care, problem solving, and customer service. A performance appraisal is conducted for each employee upon completion of the probationary period and at least annually thereafter. Each worker is also required to complete a competency assessment and orientation upon hire, and annually thereafter in selected areas, to ensure ongoing requirements are met and opportunities for improvement are identified.

WCA employs the largest
number of ISA Certified
Arborists and ISA
Certified Tree Workers of
any company!

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Meet the Team: Project Team

NICK ALAGO Regional Manager/V.P.

Mr. Alago has been with WCA since 1999. He has nearly 35 years’ experience in the arboriculture field.

He started with WCA as a Foreman and was continuously promoted, reaching the status of Area Manager. For over 10 years, he excelled as an Area Manager fo r the Inland Empire and was promoted in 2020 to Regional Manager. As a Regional Manager for the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas, he oversees the operations and provides support to the Area Managers. His extensive knowledge of the urban forest is a colu mniation of experience and continued education as well as certification that is offered in the industry.
• ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist #WE-4396AU
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional #250
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• TLC Wildlife Area
JOHN PINEDA Area Manager
Mr. Pineda joined WCA in 2011 and has more than 10 years’ experience in the tree care industry.

During his career, he has earned many promotions within the company; from Groundman to Tree Trimmer to Foreman to Supervisor and now Area Manager. As an Area Manager, he will be the Agency’s main point of contact as he is responsible for providing customer service, estimating work, while managing filed operations and crews throughout the East Los Angeles region. He is also involved in scheduling, evaluation and production of stre et tree maintenance. He currently manages contracts with the cities of Azusa, Covina and Diamond Bar. • ISA Certified Utillity Municipal Arborist/ Tree Worker Climber #WE-10367AUTM • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) #3508 & EHAP Certified • ISA Skills Test Evaluator – TW Climber
GERARDO PEREZ Area Supervisor
As Site Supervisor, Gerardo Perez is a full- time employee who speaks fluent English. He started with WCA in 1994 and worked his way up from groundsperson to foreman to his current role as supervisor.

He is responsible for reviewing the day’s activities , assisting the Area Manager in scheduling, and ensuring proper safety procedures are being followed. As Supervisor, he will communicate with City officials and other interested parties on a daily basis as well as report and resolve malfunctions, damage, or industrial injury. He also assists in employee training programs, maintain records, and file daily reports and receipts.
• ISA Certified Arborist/ Tree Worker Climber #WE-9131AT • TLC Wildlife Aware

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Meet the Team: Support Staff
ANDREW PINEDA GIS Manager
Andrew Pineda has been with WCA since 2018. As WCA’s GIS Manager, he works on a wide range of projects including tree inventories scope and collection, iTree analysis, tree canopy assessments, tree planting prioritization, ArborAccess training, grant funded tree planting projects, and much more. He was worked with tree inventories of all sizes from small campus inventories with less than 5,000 trees to large California cities with over 140,000 trees. He has in -depth knowledge and understanding of tree inventories, urban forestry best practices, and spatial data and works closely with office and field personnel to ensure tree inventories, reports, and analysis exceed customer expectations. • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-12738A
• FAA UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot
• M.S. Geographic Information Science (GIS), CSU Long Beach • B.A. Environmental Science, Boston University
TIM CROTHERS Plant Health Care Manager
Mr. Crothers has over 20 years of experience working in the horticulture industry. He started working at WCA in 2012 as a supervisor. He was quickly promoted to Area Manager, a role that required him to produce reports as a Certified Arborist as well as train staff and clients in proper tree care, inventory management, landscape design and plant identification. In his role as Plant Health Care Manager, Mr. Crothers supervises arborist services staff and plant health care operations throughout California and Arizona. He oversees the creation of Urban Forestry Master Plans (UFMPs) and is a Registered Consulting Arborist by the American Society of Consulting Arborists. • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #WE-7655BUM
• B.S. Environmental Horticultureal Science
• ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #721
• CA Dept. Pesticide Regulation QAL #145321 B, D
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment
• Qualified & TLC Wildlife Aware
MARCELLA AVALOS Customer Service Rep.

Marcella joined WCA in 2022 as a Customer Service Clerk and after extensive training was promoted to Customer Service Rep . As the CSR (Customer Service Representative), Marcella is responsible for providing support to the Area Manager, Site Supervisors and crew. She is to act as a liaison between the company and our clients as well as the general public. Marcella is responsible for responding to customer service inquires and facilitating contracting functions, such as: mapping, underground service alert, data entry, field book preparation, list preparation, etc.

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Upper Management Team
From marketing, contract administration, field and fleet management, to information technology, our Upper Management Team Staff is involved in the day- to-day operations supporting each Project Team and customer to ensure the highest quality of tree care is being achieved in the industry.

Patrick Mahoney
President

Richard Mahoney
Secretary

Rose Epperson
Treasurer

Andrew Trotter
V.P. – Field Operations

Debbie DePasquale
V.P. – Contract Services

Chris Crippen
V.P. – I.T.

Victor Gonzalez
V.P. – Business
Development

Jason Pinegar
V.P. – NorCal Region

Nick Alago
V.P. – SoCal
Northwest Region

Michael Palat
V.P. – SoCal
Southeast and AZ Region

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WCA’s ISA Certified Arborists/Utility Arborists/Municipal Specialists/Master Arborists ADAN BALTAZAR REYNAGA WE-7786AT HERMINIO PADILLA WE-7552AUTM JOSE M. MUNIZ GARCIA WE-11686AUT OSCAR GUTIERREZ WE-12783AT ANDREW JOSEPH PINEDA WE-12738A HUGO ANGEL RINCON WE-8710AT JOSE MANUEL PEREZ WE-0818AT PATRICK O. MAHONEY WE-1172A ANDREW R. TROTTER WE-0642AU IGNACIO LOPEZ WE-7329AU JOSEPH NICK ALAGO WE-4396AU REBECCA A. MEJIA WE-2355A ANDREW JOSEPH ONDREJECH WE-13817A ISAAC GARZA, JR. WE-8689A JOSEPH BARTOLO WE-2034AU RENE PORTILLO WE-2038AUT BENJAMIN EUGENE BORDSON WE-10777A ISAAC ONTIVEROS WE-8567A JUAN ORTIZ WE-8514AT RENE ROSALES WE-7941AT BRIAN C. KIRKEGAARD WE-10476AT ISAIAS BARAJAS MACIAS WE-10979AT JUAN P. LAIJA, JR. WE-13425A RICHARD R. MAHONEY WE-1171A BRIAN M. KOCH WE-0341A ISIDRO ESTRADA BARBOZA WE-11685A JULIO C. GARCIA VAZQUEZ WE-11175AT ROBERT EDWARD KNIGHT WE-11564AT CALVIN F. HAUPT WE-7634A J. ALONSO GARCIA-LOPEZ WE-8499A JUSTIN LEE MENZEL WE-11756AU ROBERT D. THOMPSON WE-0915AU DANE JENSEN WE-12014A JAIME ROGELIO HERNANDEZ WE-5297AT KELLY ANN PARKINS WE-13868A ROBERT A. WRIGHTSON WE-10411A DANIEL CHAVARRIA WE-10292AT JAMES PAUL SPECK II WE-10858AT KELLEY LEWIS GILLERAN WE-7061BUM ROSE M. EPPERSON WE-1045A DANIEL MAHONEY WE-10434A JASON ROSS DAVLIN WE-7628A KRIS BURBIDGE WE-9566AUM RYAN R. COLBERT WE-13154A DANIEL RIVAS WE-10850AT JASON PINEGAR WE-2039AU LEONARDO RAMOS WE-11264AT SAMUEL JIMENEZ WE-11109AT DANIEL WILLIAM VILLA, II WE-13609AT JEREMY PAUL PIERCE WE-12566A LEONEL CORTEZ WE-8625AT SEAN PATRICK SULLIVAN WE-10050AT DAVID GLYN EVANS WE-1588A JERRY A. ROWLAND WE-6353A LORENZO PEREZ WE-7443AT SHAWN A. GUZIK WE-3182AU DEBORAH DEPASQUALE WE-3812A JOEL LOPEZ WE-10871AT MANUEL BRIANO WE-8791AT STEFAN B. KALLENBERG WE-10730AT EDIBERTO SERNA SALAZAR WE-11051AT JOHN LEE PINEDA WE-10367AUT MARCO A. PADILLA JIMENEZ WE-8621AT STEPHEN GLENN DAVIS, JR. WE-10894AUTM EDUARDO VARGAS WE-11058AT JORGE MAGANA WE-3460A MARIO A. GONZALEZ WE-13119A STEVE B. HUNT WE-1044AT ERIK DIAZ WE-1214AM JOSE LUIS ABALOS WE-3460A MATEO ARVIZU WE-10151AT TIMOTHY R. PATTERSON WE-12037A FELIX HERNANDEZ WE-2037AT JOSE M. CORTEZ TORRES WE-8734AUT MICHAEL ALAN DA SILVA II) WE-12483A TIM CROTHERS WE-7655BUM FRANCIS LEO MALABUYOC WE-12279AT JOSE MANUEL JIMENEZ URQUIZO WE-8539AUT MICHAEL LOUIS YOUNG WE-11687AT TYLER KEASBEY LEHMANN WE-13460A GENARO VICENTE CORONEL WE-12740A JOSE INEZ MANCILLA WE-11111AT MICHAEL ANTHONY NUNES WE-12943A VICTOR M. GONZALEZ WE-7175AM GERARDO MARTINEZ GARCIA WE-11358A JOSE M. CHAVARRIA MANZO WE-10983AT MICHAEL PALAT WE-6541BUM WALLACE BURCH WE-0713AT GERARDO PEREZ WE-9131AT JOSE A. ALVAREZ WE-11210AT MITCHELL ANDREW OWENS WE-12619AT WILLIAM STEVE PONCE WE-6461A GONZALO REGALADO WE-9952AT JOSE ALFREDO GONZALEZ WE-10908AT NESTOR M. CABRERA MORA WE-13613AT HECTOR MONTES WE-8079AUT JOSE LUIS DELREAL WE-6475AT NESTOR VALENCIA WE-11359A WCA’s ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climbers/Line Clearance Tree Workers AN BALTAZAR REYNAGA WE-7786AT GABRIEL MERCADO RUIZ WE-11568T JOSE MANUEL PEREZ WE-0818AT SAMUEL JIMENEZ WE-11109AT ADAN RODRIGUEZ WE-11281T GAMALIEL MANZANO CORONA WE-12280T JUAN AMADOR ARCE WE-11480T SANTOS MACIAS LEMUS WE-10980T ADOLFO S. RUIZ WE-11294T GEORGE HERNANDEZ PEREZ WE-12269T JUAN BECERRA WE-10932T SEAN PATRICK SULLIVAN WE-10050AT ADRIAN MUNOZ WE-13987T GERARDO MARTINEZ GARCIA WE-10997T JUAN C. LOPEZ GARCIA WE-12918T SERGIO LOPEZ-RIVERA WE-10957T ALFREDO ANGEL LOPEZ WE-11334T GERARDO PEREZ WE-9131AT JUAN MARQUEZ WE-10987T SERGIO MACIAS-PEREZ WE-10920T ANDRES ROMAN WE-11285T GERARDO PEREZ BADILLO WE-13986T JUAN ORTIZ WE-8514AT STEFAN B. KALLENBERG WE-10730AT ANDREW JOSEPH ONDREJECH WE-13817AT GERARDO A. ORDUNO WE-11036T JUAN C. PENA-ARIAS WE-11327T STEPHEN GLENN DAVIS, JR. WE-10894AUTM ANTHONY DOUGLAS FONG II WE-12051T GONZALO REGALADO WE-9952AT JUAN TELLEZ TAPIA WE-11137T STEVE B. HUNT WE-1044AT ANTONIO CASTELLANOS WE-11203T HARLEY THOMAS DAVIS WE-13430T JUAN C. TORRES-COVARRUBIAS WE-12343T TRISTON JAMES POWERS WE-12211T ANTONIO GARCIA CONTRERAS WE-11173T HECTOR MONTES WE-8079AUT JULIO C. GARCIA VAZQUEZ WE-11175T TYLER KEASBEY LEHMANN WE-13460AT ARIEL ALONSO WE-10906T HERIBERTO CORONEL WENCESLAO WE-11218T LEONARDO RAMOS WE-11264T VENTURA GOMEZ WE-11180T ARMANDO O. LOPEZ WE-10953T HERMINIO PADILLA WE-7552AUTM LEONEL CORTEZ WE-8625AT WALLACE BURCH WE-0713AT ARMANDO SOTO WE-11131T HUGO ANGEL RINCON WE-8710AT LETUSA MUAAU, JR. WE-11021T AURELIO PAZ-GUZMAN WE-11084T HUMBERTO CHAVARRIA WE-11207T LORENZO ARREOLA-MURILLO WE-13612T BENJAMIN EUGENE BORDSON WE-10777AT ISAIAS BARAJAS MACIAS WE-10979AT LORENZO PEREZ WE-7443AT BRIAN C. KIRKEGAARD WE-10476AT ISRAEL A. RAMIREZ WE-11567T LUIS P. PEREZ WE-11245T BRIAN NORTON WE-12678T J. SOCORRO GARCIA WE-11172T LUIS A. MUNOZ RAMIREZ WE-11023T CANDELARIO PRIEGO WE-12781T JAIME ROGELIO HERNANDEZ WE-5297AT MANUEL BARRAGAN WE-10925T CARLOS IXTA WE-11106T JAMES PAUL SPECK II WE-10858AT MANUEL BRIANO WE-8791AT CARLOS LEYVA BARAJAS WE-12620T JESUS M. SARABIA PENA WE-11450T MARCO A. CASTILLO REYES WE-13429T CARLOS RAMOS WE-11263T JESUS A. MONTES( WE-11014T MARCO A. PADILLA JIMENEZ WE-8621AT CELEDONIO R. MANZANO OLEA(E WE-10984T JESUS E. GARCIA ARCE WE-13723T MARCOS RICHARD-MARTINEZ WE-10989T CELESTINO PEREZ WE-11243T JOEL LOPEZ WE-10871AT MATEO ARVIZU WE-10151AT CESAR GUADALUPE VALENZUELA REYES WE-11076T JOEL MARTINEZ WE-10992T MELCHOR LEMUS WE-11237T CESAR WENCESLAO WE-10968T JOEL ORTIZ WE-11039T MICHAEL ALAN DA SILVA II WE-12207T CUAUHTEMOC AMEZCUA QUEZADA WE-14058T JOEL M. RIVERA WE-11273T MICHAEL LOUIS YOUNG WE-11687AT DANIEL CHAVARRIA WE-10292AT JOHN LEE PINEDA WE-10367AUT MIGUEL AYALA WE-10924T DANIEL ELIZARRARAS WE-13611T JONATHAN GARCIA HERNANDEZ WE-13989T MIGUEL MACIAS WE-10978T DANIEL RIVAS WE-10850T JORGE ARREOLA-HERNANDEZ WE-11321T MIGUEL A. VALERIO AJAL WE-13848T DELFINO AGUILAR-MORALES WE-10900T JORGE DUENAS WE-11144T MITCHELL ANDREW OWENS WE-12619T DEMETRIO LIRA WE-11323T JORGE JIMENEZ WE-11110T NELSON R. AGUIRRE WE-10901T DEMETRIO OSEGUERA WE-11043T JOSAFAT MONTOYA WE-11015T NESTOR M. CABRERA MORA WE-13613T EDIBERTO SERNA SALAZAR WE-11051T JOSE AGUAYO WE-10899T NICOLAS GODINA WE-11907T EDUARDO AVILA WE-10812T JOSE ABEL CANCINO WE-11192T OSCAR GUTIERREZ WE-12783T EDUARDO HERNANDEZ WE-12917T JOSE AGUSTIN CARRILLO WE-11200T PEDRO CUEVAS WE-11765T EDUARDO VARGAS WE-11058AT JOSE M. CORTEZ TORRES WE-8539AUT PEDRO GARCIA WE-11168T EDWIN ANTONIO FUENTES WE-12777T JOSE R. GRANADOS WE-11186T PEDRO ALTAMIRANO WE-11095T FAUSTO GUZMAN WE-11083T JOSE JIMENEZ WE-11108T PEDRO SANDOVAL WE-11301T FELIX GARCIA WE-11170T JOSE JIMENEZ HERNANDEZ WE-11113T RAMON ZUNIGA GOMEZ WE-10977T FELIX HERNANDEZ WE-2037AT JOSE MANUEL JIMENEZ URQUIZO WE-11111T RANULFO PERALTA CASTANEDA WE-11202T FRANCIS LEO MALABUYOC WE-12279AT JOSE INEZ MANCILLA WE-10983T RAUL JIMENEZ DURAN WE-13865T FRANCISCO URENA JIMENEZ WE-11075T JOSE M. CHAVARRIA MANZO WE-11210AT RAUL MANZO HERNANDEZ WE-10985T FRANCISCO LOPEZ WE-10952T JOSE RODRIGUEZ WE-11277T RAUL TELLEZ TAPIA WE-11138T FRANCISCO RAMIREZ WE-11259T JOSE ALEJANDRO VALENZUELA WE-11674T RENE ROSALES WE-7941AT FRANCISCO VILLANUEVA WE-10965T JOSE A. ALVAREZ WE-10908T ROBERT EDWARD KNIGHT WE-11564T FRANCISCO F. WENCESLAO BARAJAS WE-10969T JOSE ALFREDO GONZALEZ WE-6475AT ROMUALDO GAETA LUNA WE-11165T FRED LOPEZ-PASTOR WE-13988T JOSE LUIS DELREAL WE-11231AT SALOMON SILVA WE-11053T GABRIEL GAMINO WE-11167T GABRIEL MERCADO RUIZ WE-11568T SALUSTIO SANCHEZ ARROYO WE-11462T

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SECTION 3. COMPANY

QUALIFICATIONS
WCA is a Proven Municipal Tree Management Provider
Delivering Measurable Performance.

West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) has provided municipal tree maintenance services since 1972 and currently supports over 400 public agencies with scalable, performance -driven urban forestry programs. WCA delivers measurable results aligned with public agency expectations, including:
• Over 712,000 trees pruned annually
• 24/7 emergency response with documented tracking
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar contracts • Established presence in the City of Baldwin Park since 2005 WCA’s service model is built on measurable performance, accountability, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all work is delivered in alignment with contract requirements, ANSI A300 standards, and ISA Best Management Practices.

Our Vision
WCA is dedicated to responsible corporate stewardship in every community we serve. We maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and environmental responsibility, ensuring transparent communication with our clients and the public. Our goal is to lea d the industry in advanced urban tree care and management services through innovation, accountability, and consistent operational excellence.
100% Customer Satisfaction
WCA remains committed to providing exceptional service and tangible value to our clients. Customer satisfaction is not just a priority; it is the core of our operational philosophy. Our long - standing reputation for reliability, integrity, and excellent workmanship reflects this dedication. Every team member is empowered to take the necessary actions to ensure work is done correctly, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards. By focusing on quality from the start, we reduce disruptions, lower long- term costs, and deliver dependable results our clients can trust.

COMPANY INFORMATION
President: Patrick Mahoney
Organization Type: Corporation
Established: 1972
Federal Tax ID: 95-3250682
DIR Registration: 1000000956
Members of Laborers’ Union:

LiUNA!
SAM Entity ID: CFJMVMJ9NSD1
Website: wcainc.com

CORPORATE OFFICE
2200 E. Via Burton St.

Anaheim, CA 92806

REGIONAL OFFICES
Arlington, TX
Escondido, CA
Fresno, CA
Indio, CA
Ontario, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Riverside, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Clarita, CA
Stockton, CA
Ventura, CA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Victor Gonzalez, Vice President
Corporate Office
Phone (714) 991-1900
Fax (714) 956-3745
Email: [email protected]

FIELD MANAGEMENT
John Pineda, Area Manager
2200 E. Via Burton
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone (714) 991-1900
Fax (714) 956-3745
Email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24/7
1-800-LIMB-DOWN

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Corporate Capabilities
West Coast Arborists, Inc. is committed to delivering superior performance to th e City by adhering to defined specifications, established budgets, and agreed ‑upon schedules. Our long ‑standing reputation for quality is the direct result of the disciplined systems, skilled personnel, and proven methodologies we apply to each engagement. These capabilities provide our clients with confidence in our ability to manage their urban forest effectively and consistently meet high service expectations.
• In business continuously and actively since 1972
• Contractor’s License C61/D49, C49,
C27, C31, C21, A & B
• Over $25,000,000 line of credit available
• Annual financial audits available upon request
• Bonded by ARCH, an A+ rated company
• 1,200+ employees
• 400+ contracts with public agencies
• 125+ Certified Arborists
• 170+ Certified Tree Workers
• Drug-free workplace
• 14,000 sq. ft. company-owned
Headquarters (Anaheim)
• Department of Agriculture Nursery license
• Avg. 712,000 trees pruned annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 46,000 trees removed annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 20,000 trees planted annually over past 3 years
• Avg. 250,000 trees inventoried annually over past 3 years • Fully insured with insurance up to $25 million
• Federal Tax ID #95-3250682, current on all taxes and
fillings with state and federal government
• Sales volume over $220 million annually
• Fleet of approximately 1,800 pieces of equipment

Active Memberships:

Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
League of California Cities (LCC)
California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS)
Association of CA Cities, Orange County (ACCOC)
Maintenance Superintendents Association (MSA)
California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)
Street Tree Seminar (STS)
California Urban Forest Council (CaUFC)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
Western Chapter International Society of
Arboriculture (WCISA)

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WCA's Commitment to the City of Baldwin Park
West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) is proud of its longstanding partnership with the City of Baldwin Park. Since 2005, WCA has provided professional tree maintenance services that have helped preserve and enhance the City's urban forest while maintaining a s trong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and responsive customer service.

Over the course of our relationship with the City, WCA has performed tree maintenance services without recordable incidents or accidents, reflecting our company's strong safety culture and dedication to protecting City residents, employees, and public property. Our commitment to service excellence has also been recognized by the community, including three resident letters of recognition received within the past year commending the professionalism, workmanship, and courtesy of our field personnel.

As a company with employees who live and work in Baldwin Park and throughout the San Gabriel Valley, WCA understands the importance of supporting the communities we serve. We have proudly contributed to local initiatives including the City of Baldwin Park' s State of the City Address and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust, organizations that strengthen the quality of life for local residents.

Should WCA be selected to continue serving as the City's tree maintenance contractor, we look forward to exploring additional opportunities to support the Baldwin Park community throughout the contract term. WCA is willing to work collaboratively with City staff to review and consider participation in community- focused initiatives, educational programs, environmental stewardship activities, and other opportunities that provide meaningful benefits to residents. This may include partnering with local schools, participating in City- sponsored events, or evaluating requests for assistance involving senior citizens and other community needs on a case-by-case basis, subject to operational considerations and City coordination.

Our philosophy has always been that community involvement should be thoughtful, meaningful, and responsive to local needs. We appreciate the opportunity to continue building upon our successful partnership with the City of Baldwin Park and remain committed to delivering exceptional urban forestry services while supporting the community we proudly serve.

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EXPERIENCE: CURRENT CALIFORNIA CITIES/COUNTIES UNDER CONTRACT WITH WCA

CITY OF AGOURA HILLS

CITY OF ALAMEDA

CITY OF ALHAMBRA

CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON

CITY OF ANAHEIM

CITY OF ARCADIA

CITY OF ARTESIA

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

CITY OF BEAUMONT

CITY OF BELL

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

CITY OF BERKELEY

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

CITY OF BISHOP

CITY OF BRAWLEY

CITY OF BREA

CITY OF BUENA PARK

CITY OF BURLINGAME

CITY OF CAMARILLO

CITY OF CARLSBAD

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CITY OF CARSON

CITY OF CERES

CITY OF CHINO

CITY OF CHINO HILLS

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY OF CLAREMONT

CITY OF COACHELLA

CITY OF COLTON

CITY OF CORONA

CITY OF CORONADO

CITY OF COSTA MESA

CITY OF COVINA

CITY OF CUDAHY

CITY OF CULVER CITY

CITY OF CUPERTINO

CITY OF DALY CITY

CITY OF DANA POINT

CITY OF DAVIS

CITY OF DEL MAR

CITY OF DIAMOND BAR

CITY OF DUARTE

CITY OF EL CAJON

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY OF EL SEGUNDO

CITY OF ELK GROVE

CITY OF ENCINITAS

CITY OF ESCONDIDO

CITY OF FILLMORE

CITY OF FOLSOM

CITY OF FONTANA

CITY OF FREMONT

CITY OF FRESNO

CITY OF FULLERTON

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE

CITY OF GILROY

CITY OF GLENDALE

CITY OF GLENDORA

CITY OF GOLETA

CITY OF GRAND TERRACE

CITY OF HALF MOON BAY

CITY OF HANFORD

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS

CITY OF HIGHLAND

CITY OF HOLLISTER

CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH

CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH

CITY OF INDIO

CITY OF INDUSTRY

CITY OF INGLEWOOD

CITY OF IRWINDALE

CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY

CITY OF LA CANADA

CITY OF LA HABRA

CITY OF LA MESA

CITY OF LA MIRADA

CITY OF LA PALMA

CITY OF LA PUENTE

CITY OF LA VERNE

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE

CITY OF LAKE FOREST

CITY OF LAKEWOOD

CITY OF LATHROP

CITY OF LEMON GROVE

CITY OF LINCOLN

CITY OF LIVERMORE

CITY OF LODI

CITY OF LOMA LINDA

CITY OF LOMPOC

CITY OF LONG BEACH

CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

CITY OF LOS ALTOS

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

CITY OF LOS BANOS

CITY OF MADERA
C

ITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CITY OF MENIFEE

CITY OF MENLO PARK

CITY OF MERCED

CITY OF MILPITAS

CITY OF MISSION VIEJO

CITY OF MODESTO

CITY OF MONROVIA

CITY OF MONTCLAIR

CITY OF MONTEBELLO

CITY OF MONTEREY

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

CITY OF MOORPARK

CITY OF MORENO VALLEY

CITY OF MORGAN HILL

CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOUSE

CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW

CITY OF MURRIETA

CITY OF NATIONAL CITY

CITY OF NEWARK

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH

CITY OF NORCO

CITY OF NORWALK

CITY OF NOVATO

CITY OF OAKLAND

CITY OF OAKLEY

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

CITY OF ONTARIO

CITY OF ORANGE

CITY OF PALM DESERT

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

CITY OF PALO ALTO

CITY OF PARAMOUNT

CITY OF PICO RIVERA
CI

TY OF PLACENTIA

CITY OF PLEASANTON

CITY OF POMONA

CITY OF POWAY

CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA

CITY OF RPV

CITY OF REDLANDS

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

CITY OF RIALTO

CITY OF RIVERSIDE

CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATE

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

CITY OF ROSEVILLE

CITY OF SACRAMENTO

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

CITY OF SAN BRUNO

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

CITY OF SAN DIMAS

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO

CITY OF SAN JACINTO

CITY OF SAN JUAN CAP

CITY OF SAN LEANDRO

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

CITY OF SAN RAMON

CITY OF SANTA ANA

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY OF SANTA CLARA

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

CITY OF SANTA MARIA

CITY OF SANTEE

CITY OF SEAL BEACH

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL

CITY OF SOLANA BEACH

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY OF SO. SAN FRANCISCO
CITY OF ST. HELENA

CITY OF STOCKTON

CITY OF SUNNYVALE

CITY OF TEMPLE CITY

CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS

CITY OF TORRANCE

CITY OF TRACY

CITY OF TULARE

CITY OF TURLOCK

CITY OF TUSTIN

CITY OF UPLAND

CITY OF VALLEJO

CITY OF VENTURA

CITY OF VERNON

CITY OF VICTORVILLE

CITY OF VISALIA

CITY OF VISTA

CITY OF WALNUT

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD

CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO

CITY OF WHITTIER

CITY OF WOODLAND

CITY OF YORBA LINDA

CITY OF YUCAIPA

COUNTY OF ALAMEDA

COUNTY OF COLUSA
COU

NTY OF CONTRA COSTA

COUNTY OF EL DORADO

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

COUNTY OF NAPA

COUNTY OF ORANGE

COUNTY OF PLACER

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

COUNTY OF TULARE

COUNTY OF VENTURA

COUNTY OF YOLO

ROSSMOOR CSD

TOWN OF ATHERTON

TOWN OF LOOMIS

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Firm Experience with Large -Scale Projects
WCA consistently meets or exceeds contractual service levels, maintains long -term client relationships, and successfully completes full-cycle pruning programs on schedule. Listed below are current clients that exceed $2M in contracted tree maintenance services.

Customer Duration Annual Contract Amount
City of Fresno Since 2001 $5,300,000
County of Los Angeles Since 2000 $5,000,000
City of Riverside Since 2018 $4,300,000
Riverside Public Utilities Since 1997 $4,200,000
County of Orange Since 2014 $4,000,000
City of Beverly Hills Since 2000 $3,500,000
City of Santa Clarita Since 2017 $3,500,000
City of Anaheim/Anaheim Utilities Since 2007 $3,300,000 City of Long Beach Since 2016 $3,300,000
City of San Diego Since 2015 $3,200,000
City of Santa Ana Since 2015 $2,600,000
City of Sacramento Since 2006 $2,250,000
City of Fontana Since 1994 $2,200,000
City of Mission Viejo Since 1992 $2,200,000
City of Poway Since 2012 $2,200,000
City of Corona Since 2010 $2,100,000
City of Glendale Since 2015 $2,100,000
City of Whittier Since 2005 $2,100,000
City & County of San Francisco Since 2017 $2,000,000
City of Alameda Since 2012 $2,000,000
City of Monterey Since 1999 $2,000,000
City of Ontario Since 1998 $2,000,000

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SECTION 4. REFERENCES
Please see References listed below for descriptions of similar California municipal multi- year tree maintenance contracts completed within the past five (5) years, including projects involving tree inventory services.

CITY OF INDUSTRY SINCE 2019

WCA maintains the City’s urban forest performing various tree maintenance services. The city is curently on a grid pruning maintenance cycle but also completes service requests including plant health care (tree spraying & injection). As work is peformed we update the City’s tree inventory in ArborAccess and tree risk assessments completed by a WCA arborist.

Contact: Justin Aguilar, Field Operations Project Manager 15625 Mayor Dave Way, Suite 100, Industry, CA 91744 ~ (626) 893-8221 ~ [email protected]
ANNUAL BUDGET: $3,000,000
CITY OF IRWINDALE SINCE 2000

WCA provides routine tree maintenance services throughout the city including tree trimming, tree removal and tree planting. The City’s tree inventory and work history is updated with each service through ArborAccess. WCA also provides emergency services as-needed.

Contact: Pedro Rodriguez, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 5050 N. Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706 ~ (626) 430-2232 ~ [email protected]
ANNUAL BUDGET: $200,000
CITY OF COVINA SINCE 2000

WCA performs various tree maintenance services for the City and maintains the work records for city -owned tree sites including parkway s, parks, facilities. Tree maintenance services include pruning, tree and stump removal, tree planting and special projects using crews and equipment as -needed. The City’s tree inventory is maintained in ArborAccess and is updated with each new service request.

Contact: Hugo Guerrero, Field Inspector
125 E. College St., Covina, CA 91723 ~ (909) 821-1438 ~ [email protected] ANNUAL BUDGET: $217,000
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SINCE 2010

WCA trims nearly 25,000 tres of the county’s 500,000 tree population annually. We also perform tree removals and tree planting on an as -needed basis. Part of our work requirments include palm tree inspection and bird nesting inspections as work is performed.

Contact: Nathan Birdwell, Tree Superintendent
38126 N. Sierra Hwy., Palmdale, CA 93550 ~ (916) 974-7173 ext. 257 ~ [email protected]
ANNUAL BUDGET: $14,800,000

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SECTION 5. STANDARD CITY CONTRACT AND

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

West Coast Arborists, Inc. has reviewed the Standard City Contract and Insurance Requirements and confirms its ability and willingness to comply with all provisions of the Agreement. West Coast Arborists has no proposed additions, exceptions, or alteration s to the contract terms or insurance requirements and accepts them as presented.

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SECTION 6. ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WCA hereby acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1

COST PROPOSAL

The undersigned proposes to furnish all materials, supplies, equipment and/or services set forth herein, subject to all conditions outlined in the RFP, at prices indicated below. All applicable services include cleanup and disposal. The City of Baldwin Park has a total of 7,733 trees within their inventory. A total of 1,007 palm trees out of this total.

Routine _ 3-YEAR Grid Trim _ NON-Palm
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

1. Grid Trim ( 3-YEAR) Each 2,242
Sub-Total $

Routine _ 2-YEAR Grid Trim _ PALM TREES
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

2. Palm Tree Grid
Pruning (2-YEAR)
Each 504
Sub-Total $

ANNUAL Baseline Cost $

$75.00
168,150.00
$168,150.00
$95.00
$47,880.00
47,880.00
216,030.00

One-Time Cost: Updating the City’s tree inventory will be a one-time service to be performed within the first six(6) months of YEAR ONE of the new contract. This cost will only be applicable to the first year of the contract.

GPS Entire Inventory
including Vacant Sites
Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

3. GPS Inventory _
Update
Inventory
Each 13,370 One-time
Sub-Total $

ONE-TIME (YEAR-ONE) Cost $

216,030.00
$0.00

0.00

SPECIALTY SERVICES: A variety of other tree services such as removals, emergency response, and arborist evaluations are considered specialty or as-needed services. These are performed upon the City’s request in response to specific conditions or needs. Consequently, actual annual costs vary based on the volume and type of specialty service requested by the City throughout the year.

UNIT PRICING:

Aesthetic or Service Request Pruning

0” - 6” Diameter Standard Height $
7” - 12” Diameter Standard Height $
13” - 18” Diameter Standard Height $
19” - 24” Diameter Standard Height $
25” - 30” Diameter Standard Height $
31” - 36” Diameter Standard Height $
36”+ Diameter Standard Height $

Crown Raise/Clearance Prune Hardwood tree

0” - 6” Diameter Standard Height $
7” - 12” Diameter Standard Height $
13” - 18” Diameter Standard Height $
19” - 24” Diameter Standard Height $
25” - 30” Diameter Standard Height $
31” - 36” Diameter Standard Height $
36”+ Diameter Standard Height $

Palm Tree Trimming:

Prune Date Palm (Phoenix spp.) $
Clean Trunk for Date Palm (Phoenix spp.) per linear foot $ Prune Fan Palm (Washingtonia spp.) $
Clean Trunk for Fan Palm (Washingtonia spp.) per linear foot $ Prune all other Palm Species $ ______________

75.00 125.00
175.00
245.00
345.00
395.00
395.00

75.00 75.00

75.00 90.00

90.00 120.00
120.00
255.00

40.00 120.00

25.00 90.00
- Ficus/Elms/Pines

Tree Removal – (per inch)
Tree & Stump removal per dia. inch 0-24” dbh $
Tree & Stump removal per dia. inch over 25” dbh $
Stump grinding per stump diameter inch at grade $

Tree Planting – (per tree) with Root barrier with 90-day watering service Tree planting includes tree, stakes, ties, and labor.
15-gallon tree $
24-inch box tree $
36-inch box tree $

Tree Planting – (per tree) w/o Root barrier with 90-day watering service Tree planting includes tree, stakes, ties, and labor.
15-gallon tree $
24-inch box tree $
36-inch box tree $

Tree Watering (per hour)
Watering of young trees includes water truck & operator-per hour $

Milling Cost – (per board foot)
Milling Lumber per Board Foot $

Root Pruning – (per linear foot)
Per foot of roots pruned $

Root Barrier Installation – (per linear foot)
Per foot of root barrier installed $

General Labor Rates – (per man hour)
3-man crew with equipment $

Day Rate Service Crew - (per man hour)
Boom truck per eight (8) hour day to include a
chip body, low decibel chipper, 1 Sr. Tree Trimmer, 1 Trimmer & 1 Ground person $

Specialty Equipment Hourly Rate – (per hour)
Crane $
95-foot aerial tower $
Loader or Bobcat $

55.00 65.00

25.00 265.00
475.00
1,300.00
450.00
1,250.00
117.00

20.00 30.00

30.00 117.00
2,808.00
195.00
125.00
100.00
250.00

Emergency Services – (per hour)
Emergency response services per man hour:

During normal business hours (Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm) $
After hours, weekends &/or holidays $
General Arborists Services – (per hour) Unit Price in Figures Written Arborist Reports $_________________
Sonic Tomography $_________________
Ground Penetrating Radar $
Air spade Services $
Fumigation Services $
Fertilization Services $
Level 1 Risk Assessment $ _____________
Level 2 Risk Assessment $
Level 3 Risk Assessments $
Soil Testing / Soil enhancements $
Citywide tree risk survey (Per Tree) $
GPS Tree Inventory
Cost to update tree inventory (Per Tree) $_________________

PLANT HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Tree Canopy Spraying from ground level per diameter inch $ Tree Canopy Spraying from aerial tower per diameter inch $ Description: Foliar hydraulic spraying of recommended material.) Insecticide or Fungicide Trunk Banding per diameter inch $ Description: Trunk spray of recommended material.

PGR Trunk Banding per diameter inch $
Description: Trunk spray of recommended material to regulate plant growth.

Insecticide or PGR Soil Application (Cambistat) per diameter inch $ _____ Description: Recommended insecticide soil injection or drench material to regulate plant growth.

Insecticide or Fungicide Soil Application per diameter inch $ Description: Soil applied drench of recommended material.

Soil Injection Fertilization per diameter inch $
Description: Soil applied injection of recommended material.

Soil Drenching Fertilization per diameter inch $
Description: Soil application of recommended material.

Trunk Injection (Insecticide/Miticide/ Fungicide) per diameter inch $ Description: Trunk injected recommended material.
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
150.00
170.00

25.00 6.00

12.00 12.00

12.00 12.00

12.00 12.00

12.00 12.00

12.00 175.00
175.00

ITEM NO: 8.

STAFF REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works
Manuel Carrillo Jr, Chief Executive Officer
PREPARED BY: Francisco Flores, Management Anaylyst
DATE: August 5, 2026

SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Agreement with Bowman for the design of the Big Dalton Wash Greenway Project and the Big Dalton Wash Trail and New Pocket Parks Project (Big
Dalton Pocket Park at Francisquito) - CIP No. 20-182 & CIP No. 22-016

SUMMARY:

This item will authorize the execution of a professional services agreement with Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. for the Big Dalton Wash Greenway Project and the Big Dalton Wash Trail and New Pocket Parks Project (Big Dalton Pocket Park at Francisquito Project). These CIP No. 20-182 & CIP No. 22-016. This agreement includes the design, permitting, and related professional services necessary to advance the project toward construction.

The project generally consists of approximately 2.6 miles of Class I bicycle and pedestrian path beginning at Baldwin Park Boulevard near Walnut Creek Wash, continuing along Big Dalton Wash, and ending at Badillo Street. The project also includes the proposed Big Dalton Trail Pocket Park at the Walnut Creek Channel access point near Francisquito Avenue. The approximately 2.6 miles of urban green space will include drought-tolerant trees, native landscaping, irrigation, bioswales, tables, benches, shade structures, ADA-compliant pathways, emergency call boxes, a crosswalk, fencing, signage, drinking fountains, and self-powered smart trash receptacles.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize execution of agreement for the design of the Big Dalton Wash Greenway Project and the Big Dalton Wash Trail and New Pocket Parks Project comprising CIP No. 20-182 and No. 22-016 with Bowman Conulting Group Ltd. in the amount of $334,590.00; and,

2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Bowman; and,

3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make budget adjustments as necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact on the General Fund. This design scope of work will use two grants via two projects, both funded by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. The total cost is $334,590, and each grant will cover 50% or $167,295.

California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) - 270-50-520-58100-15104: $167,295.

California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) - 270-50-520-58100-55008: $167,295.

BACKGROUND:

The Big Dalton Greenway Project design includes permitting work needed to advance the project toward construction. This work includes preparation of construction plans and specifications, coordination with regulatory

agencies, permit applications, cost estimates, and related technical support.

Bowman has direct knowledge of the project site, existing conditions, prior design assumptions, agency coordination, and technical issues identified during the first phase of work.

DISCUSSION:

Staff recommends approval of an agreement with Bowman for design and permitting services. Bowman is familiar with the project history and has already completed work that will inform the next phase. Retaining Bowman for this phase will help avoid duplication of effort, reduce the time needed for a new consultant to become familiar with the project, and support consistency between the prior phase and the next phase of design.

Staff also finds that the use of Bowman is appropriate due to the specialized knowledge and the need for continuity in completing Phase II. Selecting a different consultant at this stage could require additional time and cost for project review, data transfer, and re-analysis of work already completed.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. The City Council may choose not to authorize Bowman to proceed with Phase II design and permitting services. This alternative is not recommended because it could result in potential delays and 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 does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Bowman Consulting Group_ Consultant Agreement 2026

2. Baldwin Park Greenway - Phase II Proposal - Bowman

3. Bowman Rate Sheet 2026

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 5 th day of August 2026 by and between the City of Baldwin Park, ("City"), and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Consultant").

In consideration of the following mutual covenants, provisions and agreements, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, City and Consultant agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant agrees to perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks, obligations, and services set forth in the “Scope of Services” attached to and incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit “A.” Duration of Scope of Services may be extended on a month-to-month basis, but shall not exceed the total compensation.

2. COMPENSATION. City shall pay for the services performed by Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement at the time and manner set forth in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached to and incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit “B.”

3. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. Consultant shall perform the services above described in a timely manner in accordance with the professional standard practices.

4. AUDIT OR EXAMINATION. Consultant shall keep all records of funds received from City and make them accessible for audit or examination for a period of three years after final payments are issued and other pending matters.

5. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. Consultant shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment and material, at its sole expense, in order to perform the services required of it pursuant to this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, Consultant shall be deemed, for all purposes, an independent contractor and shall have control of all work and the manner in which it is performed. Consultant shall be free to contract for similar services to be performed for other entities while under contract with City. Consultant is not an agent or employee of City, and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits City provides for its employees. Consultant shall be responsible to pay and hold City harmless from any and all payroll and other taxes and interest thereon and penalties, therefore, which may become due as a result of services performed hereunder.

6. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is for the specific services with Consultant as set forth herein. Any attempt by Consultant to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without written approval of City is prohibited and shall be null and void; except that Consultant may assign payments due under this Agreement to a financial institution.

7. RIGHT TO UTILIZE OTHERS. City reserves the right to utilize others to perform work similar to the Services provided herein.

8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Contract services shall be provided in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of all governmental agencies that are in force at the time services are performed. Consultant shall be responsible for becoming aware of and staying abreast of all such laws and ensuring that all services provided hereunder conform to such laws.

The terms of this Agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of California.

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9. LIABILITY. Consultant shall indemnify, and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, and employees against any and all actions, claims, damages, liabilities, losses or expenses of whatsoever kind, name or nature, including legal costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, whether or not suit is actually filed, and any judgment rendered against City and/or its officials, officers, or employees that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, or entity arising out of Consultants' negligent performance, or the negligent performance of its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, as well as, negligent acts or omissions of Consultant, it’s agents, employees, subcontractors or invitees, however, this indemnity clause shall not apply if there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the part of City, or its officials, officers, agents or employees.

10. INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain insurance coverage in accordance with the following during the course of its performance hereunder:

(A) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (including premises and operations, contractual liability, personal injury and independent Consultants' liability) with the following minimum limits of liability:
(1) Personal or Bodily Injury -- $1,000,000, single limit, per occurrence; and (2) Property Damage -- $1,000,000, single limit, per occurrence; or (3) Combined single limits -- $2,000,000.

(B) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance including as applicable own, hired and non-owned automobiles with the following minimum limits of liability:
(1) Personal or Bodily Injury -- $1,000,000, single limit, per occurrence; and (2) Property Damage -- $1,000,000, single limit, per occurrence; or (3) Combined single limits -- $2,000,000.

(C) Professional Liability Insurance with annual aggregates of $1,000,000 or such other amount as may be approved in writing by the City.

(D) Worker's Compensation Insurance that complies with the minimum statutory requirements of the State of California.

(E) Prior to commencement of services hereunder, Consultant shall provide City with a certificate of Insurance reflecting the above, and an endorsement for each policy of insurance which shall provide:
(1) The City, and its officials, officers, agents and employees are named as additional insured (with the exception of Professional Liability and Worker’s Compensation);
(2) The coverage provided shall be primary (with the exception of Professional Liability and Worker’s Compensation) as respects to City, its officials, officers, agents or employees; moreover, any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City or its officials, officers, agents or employees shall be in excess of Consultants’ insurance and not contributed with it.

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(3) The insurer shall provide at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to City of cancellation or of any material change in coverage before such change or cancellation becomes effective.

(F) With respect to Workers’ Compensation Insurance, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City and City personnel for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City, and the insurer's agreement in this regard shall be reflected in the Workers’ Compensation Insurance endorsement.

11. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All of the documents required to be prepared pursuant hereto shall, upon the completion thereof, be deemed for all purposes to be the property of City. City’s ownership of documents includes any and all analysis, computations, plans, correspondence and/or other pertinent data, information, documents, and computer media, including disks and other materials gathered or prepared by Consultant in performance of this Agreement. Such work product shall be transmitted to City within ten (10) days after a written request, therefore. Consultant may retain copies of such products. Any re-use by City shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability to Consultant.

12. RECORDS AND INSPECTIONS. Consultant shall maintain full and accurate records with respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. City shall have free access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcripts therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. Consultant shall maintain an up-to-date list of key personnel and telephone numbers for emergency contact after normal business hours.

13. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. Consultant shall provide City with a complete Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, Form W-9, as issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Consultant agrees that any conflict or potential conflict of interest shall be fully disclosed prior to execution of contract and Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations governing conflict of interest.

15. POLITICAL ACTIVITY/LOBBYING CERTIFICATION. Consultant may not conduct any activity, including any payment to any person, officer, or employee of any governmental agency or body or member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, grant, loan, intended to influence legislation, administrative rulemaking or the election of candidates for public office during time compensated under the representation that such activity is being performed as a part of this Agreement.

16. RIGHT TO TERMINATE. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, in its sole discretion, with thirty (30) days written notice.

17. EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Upon termination as stated in Paragraph “16” of this Agreement, City shall be liable to Consultant only for work performed by Consultant up to and including the date of termination of this Agreement, unless the termination is for cause, in which event Consultant need be compensated only to the extent required by law. Consultant shall be entitled to payment for work satisfactorily completed to date, based on proration of the

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compensation set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto. Such payment will be subject to City’s receipt of a close-out billing.

18. LITIGATION FEES. Should litigation arise out of this Agreement for the performance thereof, the court shall award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, to the prevailing party. In awarding attorney’s fees, the court shall not be bound by any court fee schedule but shall award the full amount of costs, expenses and attorney’s fees paid and/or incurred in good faith. “Prevailing Party” shall mean the party that obtains a favorable and final judgment. Should litigation occur, venue shall be in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. This paragraph shall not apply, and litigation fees shall not be awarded based on an order or otherwise final judgment that results from the parties’ mutual settlement, arbitration, or mediation of the dispute.

19. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. Each term and each provision of this Agreement to be performed by Consultant shall be construed to be both a covenant and a condition.

20. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the City and Consultant. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions of this agreement. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, and any subsequent successors and assigns.

21. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may not be modified, nor may any of the terms, provisions or conditions be modified or waived or otherwise affected, except by a written amendment signed by all parties.

22. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES. The Consultant Representative (A) designated below shall be responsible for job performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with the City. The City Representative (B) designated below shall act on the City’s behalf as Project Manager.

(A) Aidan Mousavi, PE, TE, QSD
Principal of Design Services
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd
3060 Saturn St Ste 250,
Brea, CA 92821

(B) City of Baldwin Park
Att.: Daniel Padilla
14403 East Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 960-4011 ex. 460

23 NOTICES. Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notices shall be directed to City’s Designated Representative identified in Paragraph “22” of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day first above written.

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd

By: ________________________________
Name
Title

Date: ________________________________

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ______________________________ By: _____________________________ Daniel Damian City Attorney
Mayor

Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services for this agreement is for Bowman Consulting Group Ltd to provide professional services necessary to update, complete, and advance the Plans, Specification and Estimates (PS&E”) for the Baldwin Park Greenway Project – Phase II (Design Phase). The project generally consists of a Class I shared-use trail and related greenway improvements along the Bid Dalton Wash, including trail connections, roadway crossings, accessibility improvements, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, water service improvements, and proposed pocket parks.

The services to be performed by Consultant are summarized below. For additional information regarding the scope of services, deliverables, assumptions, and Project requirements, refer to Consultant’s proposal dated June 11, 2026, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

I. Task 1– Site Visit and Updated Topographic Survey
Consultant shall conduct field investigations and updated topographic surveying throughout the Project corridor to document current conditions, verify existing improvements and utilities, obtain updated elevations, expand the survey limits as requested by the City, and update the Project’s base mapping and surface model.

II. Task 2 – Traffic Counts and Analysis

Consultant shall conduct five-hour turning movement counts, including bicycle and pedestrian activity, at the roadway crossings identified in the Consultant’s proposal. Consultant shall evaluate trail and roadway interfaces, safety conditions, operational performance, and multimodal conflicts and shall develop recommendations for appropriate crossing, striping, and traffic-control improvements.

III. Task 3 – Additional Design Work from Site Walk

Incorporate new City-requested design enhancements identified during the previous March 28 field visit.

Tasks include:

A. Cross Sections and Corridor Refinement
• Prepare additional cross sections at all section transitions. • Update cross sections to accurately reflect existing containment walls and wash • conditions.

B. Trail Crossing Approach Details
• Develop large-scale detailed plans for each trail/street interface. • Include spot elevations and grading details for all approaches.

C. Central Avenue Cul-de-Sac Improvements
• Incorporate additional improvements at Central Avenue cul-de-sac into project scope. • Improve driveways, sidewalks, and ADA access compliance.

D. Bess Avenue / Baldwin Park Blvd Signal Review
• Evaluate signal timing and operations.

• Analyze feasibility of relocating crosswalk from north side to south side. • Address vehicle queuing conflict with left-turn movements.

E. Garvey Avenue Bike Route Feasibility
• Evaluate feasibility of pushing curb alignment along Garvey Avenue. • Provide design modifications to accommodate a bike lane connection to Francisquito • Park.
• Identify impacts to roadway, drainage, and right-of-way.

F. Fence Evaluation, Salvage, and New Installation
• Evaluate existing fencing along the corridor to determine which posts and segments can be salvaged and reused.
• Design and specify new fencing and posts at additional locations identified by the City to • enhance safety, security, and delineation of the trail corridor.

G. Water Service Coordination and Design
• Identify new potential water sources for irrigation and drinking fountains. • Coordinate with utility providers and City staff.
• Prepare design for potable water and irrigation systems. • Integrate connections into trail and pocket park improvements.

IV. Task 4- Update PS&E per City Red Marks (Dated April 2, 2026) Consultant shall review and update the previously prepared PS&E documents to address the City’s comments dated April 2, 2026, prior agency comments, current design conditions, and applicable City, County, and agency standards. Consultant shall revise the civil, grading, drainage, trail, accessibility, specifications, quantities, bid schedule, and construction cost- estimate documents and prepare revised PS&E submittals for City review.

V. Task 5 – Agency Coordination and Permitting (12 Months) Consultant shall provide agency coordination and permitting support for a period of up to 12 months. Services shall include preparing and submitting updated plans and supporting documents, coordinating with applicable regulatory and permitting agencies, responding to agency comments, attending coordination meetings, assisting the City with permit approvals and concurrence letters, and preparing applicable Section 408 exhibits and supporting documentation.

VI. Task 6 – Additional Pocket Parks
Consultant shall prepare civil and landscape designs for the proposed pocket parks along the Big Dalton Wash Trail. The work shall include site layouts, grading, accessibility, paths of travel, landscaping, irrigation, amenities, coordination with the base trail design, and preparation of plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates.

EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
City shall compensate for services performed pursuant to this Agreement on a time-and- materials basis in accordance with the task budgets, estimated hours, hourly billing rates, and lump-sum specialty services set forth in the compensation table below and Consultant’s Hourly Rate Schedule effective January 1, 2026, attached as part of this Exhibit “B.” The compensation table below is also included in Consultant’s proposal dated June 11, 2026, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A.”
The total compensation payable to Consultant under this Agreement shall not exceed Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($334,590) without prior written authorization from the City and execution of a written amendment to this Agreement.

The hours and individual task budgets identified in the compensation table are estimates and may be adjusted only with the prior written approval of the City’s Project Manager. Any approved adjustment shall not increase the total not-to-exceed compensation or materially modify the Scope of Services.

Any use of a personnel classification or billing rate identified in Consultant’s Hourly Rate Schedule but not included in the compensation table shall require the prior written approval of the City’s Project Manager.

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City of Baldwin Park

TO: Daniel Padilla, PE, LS, Director of Public Works
DATE: June 11, 2026
FROM: Aidan Mousavi, PE, TE, QSD, Principal of Design Services SUBJECT: Baldwin Park Greenway Project – Phase II (Design Phase) Acct. No.:

Type of Project:

Public Works Community Development Traffic Park and Rec.

Description of Request: The Big Dalton Wash Greenway and Neighborhood Connections Project – Phase II was originally initiated in 2020 under an executed Agreement between the City of Baldwin Park and Infrastructure Engineers for preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for a Class I shared-use trail and associated greenway improvements along the Big Dalton Wash. The project represents the second and final phase of a citywide greenway system intended to connect neighborhood parks, local schools, and regional trail facilities, including the San Gabriel River Trail.

Design services progressed through multiple milestones over several years, including 30%, 65%, 75%, and 95% PS&E submittals. During this period, the project underwent extensive multi- agency review and coordination, including submittals to the City of Baldw in Park, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Los Angeles County Road and Grading, Metrolink, and other stakeholders.

A history of these submittals and agency comments is provided below.

Submtital Date Agency
1 30% Plans 4/10/2020 City of Baldwin Park ✓
2 Preliminary Landscape Conceptual Plan 8/18/2020 C ity of Baldwin Park ✓ 12/17/2020 C ity of Baldwin Park ✓
12/21/2020 L ACFCD ✓
4 Traffic S tudy at Big Dalton W ash Trail Pocket Park 2/16/2021 C ity of Baldwin Park 5 Cultural Resources Assessment 7/9/2021 C ity of Baldwin Park 6 75% PS&E 1/13/2022 C ity of Baldwin park ✓
7/18/2022 C ity of Baldwin Park
7/19/2022 L ACFCD ✓
2/17/2023 LAC Road and Grading S ect ion ✓
4/4/2023 Metrolink ✓
8 95% Plans (Updated) 4/19/2023 Metrolink ✓
9 95% Plans (Updated II) 5/5/2023 Metrolink
10 95% Plans (Updated III) 10/24/2023 LAC Road and Grading S ect ion 11 95% PS &E (Updat ed IV) 7/18/2025 C ity of Baldwin Park ✓ Comment s
Receiv ed
65% PS&E3
95% PS&E7

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Due to funding, agency coordination, and project timing constraints, and staff turnover, the project did not obtain necessary permitting to advance to bid and construction and was placed on hold for three years after near-complete PS&E was achieved. With new leadership, the City of Baldwin Park has expressed its intent to reinitiate the project and move it forward to completion.

As part of this effort, the City issued a Change Order request in October 2024 (BP -2024-RFS012) addressing the addition of pocket parks along the Big Dalton Wash Trail. This request was not approved at the time and remains outside of the original Phase II PS&E scope.

When the Big Dalton Wash Greenway and Neighborhood Connections Project – Phase II was originally initiated in 2020, the City anticipated a construction cost of approximately $2,000,000, which formed the basis for the original design scope and engineering f ee. As design advanced through multiple PS&E milestones and underwent extensive agency review, the City issued successive rounds of technical and policy -driven comments that expanded the project scope.

These comments included additional design refinements, enhanced safety features, expanded landscape and irrigation elements, increased coordination requirements, and revisions to meet evolving City, County, and third-party agency standards. As a result of these cumulative changes, the estimated construction cost for the base project increased to approximately $ 5,000,000.

Following a project hiatus, the City issued substantial comments on April 2, 2026, necessitating reactivation of the PS&E effort, updates to prior deliverables, and full reinitiation of the multi- agency permitting process. This proposal is intended to efficiently leve rage the significant design progress already achieved while addressing current City requirements and positioning the project for successful bidding and construction.

Based on recent field conditions and priorities identified during a joint field visit conducted on March 28, 2026, the City has requested additional improvements, expanded limits, updated analysis, and additional design plans, specifications, and estimates.

This updated RFS expands the scope to address:
• Updated survey and field verification
• New traffic analysis at wash crossings
• Additional design refinements and ADA improvements
• Expanded project limits
• Water service and irrigation coordination

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Task 1 – Site Visit and Updated Topographic Survey
Conduct expanded field investigations and updated survey efforts due to outdated base mapping and expanded project limits.

Tasks include:
• Perform multiple fi eld visits along the full project corridor (multi- mile extent) to document current conditions.
• Conduct updated topographic survey to capture new improvements and obtain accurate elevations.
• Expand survey limits to include additional locations identified by the City during the March 28 field visit.
• Verify existing improvements, utilities, grading, trail edges, walls, and adjacent roadway tie-ins.
• Update base mapping and surface model for design use.

Task 2 – Traffic Counts and Analysis
Perform turning movement counts and analyze roadway crossings along the wash to support safe bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

Tasks include:
• Conduct 5 -hour turning movement counts (including bicycles and pedestrians) at the following crossings:
o Baldwin Park Blvd & Bess Avenue
o Baldwin Park Blvd & Big Dalton Wash
o Vineland Avenue & Big Dalton Wash
o Francisquito Avenue & Big Dalton Wash
o Dalewood Street & Big Dalton Wash
o Francisquito Avenue & Garvey Avenue
o Merced Avenue & Big Dalton Wash
o Pacific Avenue & Big Dalton Wash
o Badillo Street & Big Dalton Wash
• Analyze crossing conditions where the Class I trail interfaces with public streets. • Evaluate safety, operational performance, and multimodal conflicts. • Develop recommendations for improvements (striping, crossing treatments, controls).

Task 3 – Additional Design Work from Site Walk
Incorporate new City-requested design enhancements identified during the March 28 field visit.

Tasks include:

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A. Cross Sections and Corridor Refinement
• Prepare additional cross sections at all section transitions. • Update cross sections to accurately reflect existing containment walls and wash conditions.

B. Trail Crossing Approach Details
• Develop large-scale detailed plans for each trail/street interface. • Include spot elevations and grading details for all approaches.

C. Central Avenue Cul-de-Sac Improvements
• Incorporate additional improvements at Central Avenue cul-de-sac into project scope. • Improve driveways, sidewalks, and ADA access compliance.

D. Bess Avenue / Baldwin Park Blvd Signal Review
• Evaluate signal timing and operations.
• Analyze feasibility of relocating crosswalk from north side to south side. • Address vehicle queuing conflict with left-turn movements.

E. Garvey Avenue Bike Route Feasibility
• Evaluate feasibility of pushing curb alignment along Garvey Avenue. • Provide design modifications to accommodate a bike lane connection to Francisquito Park.
• Identify impacts to roadway, drainage, and right-of-way.

F. Fence Evaluation, Salvage, and New Installation
• Evaluate existing fencing along the corridor to determine which posts and segments can be salvaged and reused.
• Design and specify new fencing and posts at additional locations identified by the City to enhance safety, security, and delineation of the trail corridor.

G. Water Service Coordination and Design
• Identify new potential water sources for irrigation and drinking fountains. • Coordinate with utility providers and City staff.
• Prepare design for potable water and irrigation systems. • Integrate connections into trail and pocket park improvements.

Task 4 – Update PS&E Per City Red Marks (Dated April 2, 2026) • Conduct project re-kickoff meeting with City staff.
• Review agency comments, and submittal history.
• Review City comments dated April 2, 2026.
• Confirm applicable current City, County, and agency standards. • Prepare an updated design schedule and coordination plan.

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• Update previously completed PS&E documents to address City comments and current standards.
• Revise civil, grading, drainage, trail geometry, ADA elements, and details as required. • Update technical specifications and construction cost estimates. • Prepare updated bid schedule and quantities.
• Prepare revised PS&E submittals for City review.

Task 5 – Agency Coordination and Permitting (12 Months) • Reinitiate coordination with all applicable permitting agencies. • Prepare and submit updated plan sets to LACFCD, Road and Grading, Metrolink, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SCE, and Caltrans.
• Review agency comments and incorporate responses into the PS&E. • Attend coordination meetings and calls with agencies. • Support the City through permit approvals and concurrence letters. • Prepare and compile required Section 408 exhibits, which may include:
o Project description and purpose
o Location maps and exhibit drawings
o Existing and proposed condition plans
o Design calculations, profiles, and sections
o Construction methods and sequencing
o Operation and maintenance considerations
o Risk and constructability assessments, as required

Task 6 – Additional Pocket Parks
This task is separate and distinct from the base PS&E reinitiation scope described above and corresponds to the City’s October 2024 Change Order request (BP -2024-RFS012), which was not previously approved.
• Prepare civil and landscape design for the proposed pocket parks along the Big Dalton Wash Trail.
• Develop site layouts, grading, accessibility, paths of travel, and amenities including benches, shade structures, landscaping, and irrigation. • Coordinate pocket park layouts with the base trail design. • Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates specifically for the pocket parks.

Bowman's fee for above services will be based on Bowman’s Consultant Services Agreement with the City of Baldwin Park dated April 21, 2021 for a total lump sum of $ 334,590 as detailed in the

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table below. Services will be provided on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis. The hours indicated are preliminary estimates only and are subject to adjustment as the work progresses. Individual task-level budgets may be exceeded as necessary, provided that the total invoiced amount does not exceed the authorized contract value in the following table:

This RFS does not include any other tas ks which are not listed herewith. A separate RFS shall be prepared for any additional tasks.

If Agency Coordination and Permitting efforts extend beyond July 2027 or the allocated estimated hours within Task 6 of this proposal due to agencies response timelines, additional requirements, or unforeseen conditions, Bowman will prepare and submit a separate proposal for the City’s review and approval. This ensures transparency and allows the City to evaluate and authorize any continued support as needed.

To be completed by Bowman:

Project Number:

Projected Date of Completion: July 2027
Project Manager: Dennis Barnes PE, TE
Estimated Cost of Services: $334,590

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Aidan Mousavi, PE, TE, QSD, Principal of Design Services Date

APPROVED TO PROCEED:

Daniel Padilla, PE, LS, Director of Public Works Date
Description for Task Project
Manager
Senior
Plancheck
Engineer
Engineering
Associate
Engineering
Associate
Engineering
Associate
Engineering
Associate
Topgraphic
Surv ey
Traffic Counts Landscape
Architect
Rate: $214 $184 $159 $159 $159 $159 LS LS LS
1 Site Visit and Topographic Survey 8 24 24 $28,750 $38,094 2 Fiv e-Hour Turning Mov ement Counts and Analysis 20 12 $3,105 $9,293 3 Additional Design Work From Site Walk 140 96 160 160 160 180 $152,564 4 Update PS&E Per Red Marks (Dated April 2, 2026) 40 16 60 60 $30,584 5 Agency Coordination and Permitting (12 months) 120 120 $44,760 6 Additional Pocket Parks 64 10 80 $31,039 $59,295
$334,590
Task Cost

TOTAL COST

HOURL Y RATE SCHEDULE
(effective January 1, 2026)
3060 Saturn Street, Suite 250 | Brea, CA 92821 | Tel: 714.940.0100 | bowman.com Civil / Traffic Engineering
Project Manager $214
QA / QC Engineer $185
Principal Engineer $195
Senior Engineer $180
Senior Plan Check Engineer $184
Plan Check Engineer $140
Associate Engineer $165
Assistant Engineer $155
Engineering Associate $159
Engineering Assistant $140
GIS Analyst $150
CAD Manager $155
CAD Designer $110
CAD Technician $100
Engineering Technician $105
Principal Traffic Engineer $190
Senior Traffic Engineer $180
Traffic Engineer $155
Water / Wastewater / NPDES
Senior Water Engineer $175
Water Engineer $158
Program Manager (NPDES) $175
Inspector (NPDES) $125
Environmental Scientist $115
Community Development -
Environmental & Planning
Director $195
Project Manager $173
Planning Manager $167
Principal Planner $163
Planner III $153
Planner II $139
Planner I $129
Planning Technician $98
Environmental Specialist $175
Environmental Planner III $165
Environmental Planner II $155
Environmental Planner I $144
Environmental Technician $100
Fire Prevention
Fire Marshal $165
Fire Investigator $154
Fire Plans Examiner $140
Senior Fire Inspector $140
Fire Inspector $125
Counter Technician $105
Construction Management
Construction Manager $190
Resident Engineer $185
Schedule / Controller $173
Utilities Coordinator $158
Senior PW Observer / Inspector $148
Senior PW Observer / Inspector
(prevailing wages) $199
PW Observer / Inspector $135
PW Observer / Inspector
(prevailing wage) $179
Municipal Engineering
Interim City Manager $430
Assistant / Deputy City Manager $399
City Engineer $189
City Traffic Engineer $179
Deputy City Engineer $179
Deputy City Traffic Engineer $169
Plan Check Engineer $179
Plans Examiner $169
CIP Manager $180
Office Engineer $169
Associate Engineer $158
Engineering Associate $150
Engineering Assistant $140
Engineering Technician $136
Building & Safety
Building Official / Civil Engineer $185
Deputy Building Officer $165
Plan Check Engineer $165
Landscape Architect $165
Senior Certified Access Specialist $165
Certified Access Specialist $155
Senior Plans Examiner $145
Plans Examiner $135
Code Enforcement Manager $145
Code Enforcement Officer $130
Senior Building Inspector $145
Building Inspector $125
Grading Inspector $125
Counter Technician $105
Administrative & Clerical
Organizer / Supervisor $125
Administrative Assistant $115
Clerk Typist $95
Other Charges
Delivery $110
Mileage (current federal
guideline rate @ time of
billing) / mile
Travel Cost + 15%
Reimbursements Cost + 15%
Subconsultants Cost + 15%
Principal-in-Charge $300
Additional billing classifications may be added to the above list throughout the year as new positions are created. The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times. Sundays and Holidays are charged at 2.0 times the standard time. Deposition and court appearances will be charged at 1.5 times the listed billing rates.

NOTE: Hourly rates are automatically increased on July 1st of each year at the annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Los Angeles area increases rates for the preceding 12 months period as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistic.

ITEM NO: 9.

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: Daniel Padilla, Director of Public Works
DATE: August 5, 2026

SUBJECT: Approve Change Order to Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement & Soil
Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C), and approve contract with Cal Blend Soils Inc.

SUMMARY:

This item will approve a change order to the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C) and approve a contract with Cal Blend Soils Inc. The project consists of 69,500 square feet of rock screening and soil amendments.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Execute a deductive Change Order in the amount of $10,000.00 to the current contract with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C); and,

2. Approve and award the construction contract for the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C) Rock Screeening and Soils Amendments Work with Cal Blend Soils Inc. in the amount of $64,145.00; and,

3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney; and,

4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments as necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact on the General Fund. The project will use CIP Project Funds that have been previously approved for Barnes Park as listed below:

234-50-520-58100-55001
255-50-520-58100-55001
258-50-520-58100-55001
270-50-520-58100-55001

BACKGROUND:

The Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project was awarded to Zusser Company in March 2024. The scope of work of the Zusser Company contract included soil preparation and sod replacement, but the work has not been completed in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and contract. The City has issued Zusser Company a Notice of Default and has communicated that the City will hire a contractor to perform this work, and Zusser will be responsible for all costs associated with this work.

The City bid the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C) on May 28, 2026. The City obtained 3 bids. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder was SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping out of Van Nuys, CA.

DISCUSSION:

The current contractor SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping did not bid the project properly and is claiming there is too much rock. They are asking for a change order in the amount of approximately $195,000.00 for rock screening. Rather than approving said change order, the City obtained a quote from Cal Blend Soils Inc. for the rock screening work and soils amendments in the amount of sixty-four thousand, one hundred forty-five dollars ($64,145.00). This amount for this work is reasonable and is still lower than the no. 2 and 3 bidders per the formal bids received on May 28, 2026.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Provide Staff with alternate direction.

CEQA REVIEW:

The subject project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to a Class 1 (Section 15201, Existing Facilities), subsection (c) exemption, which includes the repair, maintenance, and/or minor alteration of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety). The key consideration for a Class 1 exemption is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. CAL Blends Quote

2. Cal Blend Soils Inc Agreement

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CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
City Project No. CIP 20-129 Phase C
Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation,
Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project

THIS CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (herein "Agreement"), is made and entered into this 5th day of August, 2026 by and between the CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, a municipal corporation, (herein "City") and Cal Blend Soils, Inc. (herein "Contractor"). The parties hereto agree as follows:

R E C I T A L S
A. City requires Cal Blend Soils, Inc. to perform rock screening, gravel and debris removal, and add soil amendments per the proposal dated July 24, 2026 and per the Project Specifications.

B. 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 sufficiency of which is acknowledged by both parties, City and Contractor hereby agree as follows:

1. SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR

1.1 Scope of Services – In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide those services specified in Bid Item No. 2 of the Special and Technical Provisions, which services may be referred to herein as the "services" or "work" hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is a provider 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 Bid Documents, Proposal or quote dated July 24, 2026, 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.

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

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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, difficulties 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 specified, 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 a written 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 specifically set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably contemplated therein. Contractor hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services 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 therefore.

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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 a general 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. A copy 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) a day for each worker who works in excess of the minimum working hours when Contractor does not pay overtime. Contractor is required to post a copy 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 certified 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.

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum – For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, the Contractor shall be compensated a not to exceed amount of sixty-four thousand, one hundred forty-five dollars ($64,145.00) (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.

Contract Sum includes time and materials costs for exporting rock, importing soil amendments, and operating heavy equipment as specified in the Cal Blend Soils Inc. proposal dated July 24, 2026.

2.2 Progress Payments - Prior to the first day of the month, during the progress of the work, commencing on the day and month specified in the Agreement, Contractor shall submit to the Contract Officer a complete 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 a sum 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.

3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence – Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall complete work within 10 Working Days, and shall begin work on August 6, 2026, or as soon as feasible after contract execution.

3.2 Schedule of Performance – Contractor shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written 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

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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

4.1 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:

Michael McKain
Cal Blend Soils Inc.

PO Box 2203
Irwindale, CA 91706

It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial 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 sufficient 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 Officer 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 Officer 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 Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. 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 a substantial 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 a cumulative 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 a wholly 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 a partner of Contractor in its business or otherwise or a joint venture or a member 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 identified in the invitation for bids or specifications. City shall reimburse contractor for any costs incurred in locating, repairing damage not caused by contractor and removing or relocating such unidentified 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 unidentified 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 a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance

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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.

b) City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in Contractor’s cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work shall issue a change order per Section 1.8 of this Agreement.

c) That, in the event that a dispute arises between City and Contractor whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, Contractor shall not be excused from 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.

5. INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS

5.1 Insurance – The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance:

Coverage (Check if applicable)

Minimum Limits

(X)
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
(including premises and operations)
$2,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit

( )
Contractual Liability Insurance Products
Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 limit

(X)
Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Insurance (includes owned, non-owned,
and hired automobile hazard
$2,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit

( )
Professional Liability Insurance (providing
for a one year discovery period)
$1,000,000 limit

(X)
Workers' Compensation/Employers'
Liability Insurance
Statutory $2,000,000 per occurrence

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 a credit 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 Pacific 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 officers, 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:

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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;

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 officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;

c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party 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 a consequence 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 Hazardous 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 indemnification obligations pursuant to this Section 5.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall require the same indemnification from all sub- contractors.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer or Surety – Insurance or bonds required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified 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 a financial 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 and the performance bond required by this Section 5 may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that

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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.

5.5 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.

6. RECORDS AND REPORTS

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 Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. The Contract Officer 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 a period 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, specifications, 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 a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. 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

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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 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 non- defaulting 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 within said ten (10) day period, the defaulting party shall have a reasonable time to cure the default, not to exceed a maximum 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 non-defaulting party may, in its sole and absolute discretion, grant a longer cure period. Should the defaulting party fail to cure the default within the time period provided in this Section, the non-defaulting party shall have the right, in addition to any other rights the non-defaulting party may have at law or in equity, to terminate this Agreement. Compliance with the provisions of this Section 7.2 shall be a condition 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 a sum 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 a release 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.

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7.4 Waiver – No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party'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 a waiver 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 the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of this Agreement would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine in the event of a breach of this Agreement, the 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 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 a party 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 a party 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.

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8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, NONDISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees – No officer 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 – Contractor covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, 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 affirmative 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.

9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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 US Mail, prepaid, first-class mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

To City: City of Baldwin Park
14403 East Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, California 91706
Attention: Public Works Department

To Contractor: Michael McKain
Cal Blend Soils Inc.

PO Box 2203
Irwindale, CA 91706

9.2 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.

9.3 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.

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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 a valid judgment or decree of a court 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 benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.5 Hiring of Illegal Aliens 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 a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to a public 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 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.

Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2, (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of 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 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 a result 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:

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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 a part 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 a part of this Agreement. City and Contractor agree that the provisions of this paragraph are a substantive 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: Cal Blend Soils Inc.

By: By:
(Print Name) (Print Name)

Signature: Signature:

Title: Title:

Address: P.O. Box 2203 Address:

Irwindale, CA 91706

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, a municipal corporation

By:

Daniel Damian, MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: _______________________________________ __________________________________________ Christopher Saenz, City Clerk Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney

ITEM NO: 10.

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: Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner
DATE: August 5, 2026

SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution PC 26-05 Denying Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-02) for an ABC
Type 21 License for Happy Market.

SUMMARY:

The applicant, Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh, is appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of the request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for general alcohol sales in conjunction with an existing commercial retail building. The proposed use would be an intensification from the existing use which is retail sales including beer and wine. The project is located within the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing.

2. Adopt Resolution 2026-024 UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF CUP 26-02, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO DENY AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GROCERY STORE IN THE “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST; APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE NUMBER: CUP 26-02)

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

The subject property is located at 13810 Los Angeles St. and is currently developed as Happy Market a Grocery Store building. The General Plan land use designation of the subject property is Neighborhood Commercial which is consistent with the property’s C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zoning designation.

Planning Commission Discussion
Planning Commissioners discussed the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) license. Discussion focused on the ABC overconcentration guidelines, public convenience and necessity, proximity to Charles Bursch Elementary School and nearby residential uses, existing

alcohol sales in the area, and the potential impacts on the surrounding community. Commissioners also discussed the applicant's willingness to complete site improvements and questioned whether those improvements supported the required findings for approval. Staff explained that although the Planning Commission had the discretion to approve the request, the required finding of public convenience or necessity needs to be made to support issuance of the Type 21 license.

Applicant Presentation
The applicant stated that the request would upgrade the existing alcohol license rather than create a new alcohol outlet. The applicant emphasized that the market is a family-owned grocery store that provides groceries, prepared food, and household goods, and argued that allowing the sale of distilled spirits would provide greater convenience to customers, promote fair competition, and help retain sales tax revenue within the city. The applicant also highlighted investments made to improve the property, described existing security measures, and agreed to complete all site improvements recommended by Planning staff.

Public Testimony
Public testimony was received both in support of and opposition to the request. Speakers in opposition expressed concerns regarding the concentration of alcohol sales, proximity to Charles Bursch Elementary School, and potential impacts related to crime, homelessness, and neighborhood character. Speakers in support stated that the applicant had significantly improved the property, operated the business responsibly, and should be supported as a local small business serving the surrounding neighborhood.

Planning Commission Action
Following deliberation, the Planning Commission determined that the Conditional Use Permit did not satisfy the required findings for approval. While Commissioners acknowledged the applicant's investment in the property and willingness to complete site improvements, the Commission expressed concerns regarding the overconcentration of alcohol licenses within the census tract, the proximity to Charles Bursch Elementary School and nearby residential uses, and whether the request demonstrated the required public convenience or necessity. A motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit was made.

The table below identifies the existing land uses that surround the subject property:

TABLE #1: SURROUNDING LAND USES
Property Location Zoning Property Use
North Multi Family Residential (R-3) Multi-Family Residential East Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Liquor Store
South Single-Family Residential (R-1) Single-Family Residential West Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Gas Station

DISCUSSION:

The applicants, Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh, are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to upgrade the existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license at the site from a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine for off-site consumption. The applicants currently operate the Grocery Store under an active Type 20 ABC license. Pursuant to Table 153.050.020 and Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption in conjunction with a Grocery Store use, including the change in an existing ABC license, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Hours of Operation
The Grocery Store currently operates as follows:
• General store / market: Daily, 7 AM to 11 PM
• Meat section: Daily, 7 AM to 8 PM
• Hot food station: Daily, 8 AM to 8 PM

Conditional Use Permit
As noted, Table 153.050.020 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC), a Grocery Store is permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone. However, any establishment, business, or facility that does not currently sell alcoholic beverages or requests an increase in alcohol license type is required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption pursuant to BPMC Section 153.120.050. A Conditional Use Permit is required to mitigate the potential land use impacts commonly associated with establishments that sell alcohol for off-site consumption. A Type 21 license allows the operator to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits beverages to customers of the Grocery Store. The current occupant, Happy’s Market, operates with a Type 20 license but would like to upgrade their license to a type 21 license. The subject market is currently authorized to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption pursuant to an existing Conditional Use Permit and an active Type 20 ABC license.

Census Tract Information
The State Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) authorizes on- and off- sale licenses by Census Tract. The subject Grocery Store is located within Census Tract 4049.03, which is authorized to have three (3) on- sale licenses and one (1) off-sale licenses, as illustrated in Table #2 below:

According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the subject Census Tract is considered overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses since there are currently three (3) active off-sale licenses operating within the Census Tract. As a result, the area exceeds the number of off-sale licenses deemed appropriate by ABC standards.

Although the proposed request would upgrade an existing Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) license and would not increase the total number of active licenses, it would expand the sale of alcoholic beverages to include distilled spirits within an already overconcentrated area. Staff further notes that three alcohol retailers are located within approximately one-half mile of the project site, creating a substantial concentration of alcohol sales establishments in the immediate vicinity (see Figure 1 & Figure 2).

Figure #1 – Existing Off-Sale ABC Licenses Within Census Tract 4049.03

Figure #2 – Existing ABC Licensed Establishments Within a Half-Mile Radius.

ABC FINDINGS OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE/NECESSITY
Pursuant to Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code (see enclosed Attachment #4 of this item’s Staff Report), findings of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) are required to be provided to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) when an alcohol license is proposed in an area that is overconcentrated with alcohol outlets or has elevated crime rates. This statement is required to determine whether the issuance of a license would continue to provide a net public benefit, despite existing conditions. Said statement is typically provided to ABC Staff assisting applicants in processing their request via a Form 245 that applicants are provided at the time of submittal (see enclosed copy of the Form 245 that the applicant submitted to ABC as Attachment #3).

In making this determination, the City evaluates whether the proposed business will serve a community need, support neighborhood-serving commercial activity, contribute to economic vitality, and operate in a manner consistent with public health, safety, and welfare. The review also considers compatibility with surrounding uses and whether adequate operational controls are in place to minimize potential impacts. For the City to approve the necessary PCN, the applicant would need to prove that, despite overconcentration concerns, the City would find that the request provides sufficient public benefit to justify approval of the alcohol license.

Staff does not believe it can make the necessary findings because, as previously stated, there are already two other businesses in close proximity to this site that sell alcoholic beverages. In fact, across Jerry Avenue is Walt’s Liquor which has a Class 21 license. Should individuals wish to purchase distilled liquor, they are able to purchase the same next to this location.

SUMMARY OF STAFF OBSERVATIONS AND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Staff has observed the following site improvements that have been completed to enhance overall site appearance and maintenance:
• Repainted the building to improve exterior appearance and overall site aesthetics • Slurry sealed the parking lot to improve pavement conditions.

Staff has also identified the following items that need correction to ensure compliance with applicable Municipal Code requirements:

• Maintain and enhance existing site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 153.120.070(B) to ensure consistency with the character of the surrounding area. o Maintain existing landscaping
o Repair potholes and other damaged areas within the parking and circulation areas o Restripe all parking stalls to ensure proper layout and compliance with code standards • Remove all boarded or covered windows in compliance with Municipal Code Section 153.120.060(A) • Bring all signage into compliance with applicable standards, including Municipal Code Section 153.170.060 (Temporary Signs) and Section 153.170.070 (General Sign Standards) o Remove excessive banners and eliminate unauthorized temporary signage o Reduce overall sign clutter to ensure signage is limited to what is permitted by code and appropriately integrated with the site design
• Modify or replace exterior lighting to prevent light from entering the public right of way and creating glare for drivers on the road.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – FINDINGS OF FACT
Pursuant to Section 153.210.480 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, all Conditional Use Permit applications must satisfy all of the required enumerated findings of fact in order for the Planning Commission to approve any requests. Below is a summary of each finding that must be met and a description of how the proposed application satisfies or does not satisfy each provision:

1. The subject site is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed.

The subject site is fully developed with an existing retail commercial building, and no additions or alterations are proposed as part of the request. As such, the site is physically capable of accommodating the proposed use.

2. The use is compatible with any land uses presently on the subject property.

The existing Grocery Store is a permitted use within the subject zoning district and is compatible with the existing commercial uses located on the property.

3. The use will be compatible with existing and future land uses within the zone and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located.

Although the existing Grocery Store is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses, the proposed upgrade in the ABC license would expand alcohol sales within a Census Tract that is already overconcentrated and an area where alcohol retailers are in close proximity to one another. The proposed increase in alcohol availability would contribute to the overconcentration of alcohol-related uses and is not consistent with maintaining a balanced commercial environment. Therefore, Staff cannot find the use is compatible with the existing and future land uses within the zone and surrounding area, and this finding cannot be made.

4. Adequate provisions for water, sewer and public utilities and services are available to ensure that the use will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

Adequate provisions for water, sewer and public utilities and services are available to ensure that the use will not be detrimental to public health and safety. The existing tenant space has all utilities and services already connected and therefore the Grocery Store with alcohol sales for off-site consumption will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

5. Adequate provisions for public access are available to serve the use.

The site has direct vehicular and pedestrian access from Merced Avenue, secondary access from Los Angeles Street, and an additional access point from Jerry Avenue. The property is also served by public sidewalks that provide pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding area. The proposed license upgrade would not alter site access or circulation.

6. The use is consistent with the General Plan.

While the subject property is located within a commercial land use designation where retail uses are generally permitted, the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license is not consistent with Land Use Goal

1.0 – Balanced Development in Baldwin Park. The Census Tract is currently overconcentrated. Although the proposal would not increase the total number of alcohol licenses, it would expand alcohol sales to include distilled spirits, further intensifying alcohol availability within an area already saturated with alcohol-serving establishments, staff finds that the proposed upgrade does not promote balanced commercial development and is therefore inconsistent with Land Use Goal 1.0 of the General Plan, thus this finding can’t be made.

CONCLUSION
Staff has reviewed the application and determined that the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 to a Type 21 license does not satisfy all of the required findings for approval. The applicant currently operates the business as a Grocery Store and holds an active Type 20 ABC license at the site, allowing the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. Available records indicate there are no active Code Enforcement violations associated with the property, and the applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing building or business operations beyond expanding alcohol sales to include distilled spirits.

However, the subject property is located within a Census Tract that is overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses. According to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) standards, the Census Tract is allotted one (1) off-sale license, while three (3) active off-sale licenses currently exist. Staff identified numerous establishments selling alcoholic beverages within less than a half mile of the project site, resulting in a significant concentration of alcohol sales opportunities in the surrounding area. While the request would not increase the total number of alcohol licenses, it would intensify alcohol sales by expanding the types of alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Based on the existing overconcentration of off-sale alcohol licenses, the proximity of other alcohol retailers, and the lack of evidence demonstrating a public convenience or necessity for the proposed license upgrade, Staff cannot compose findings for approval and therefore recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.

ALTERNATIVES:

Should the City Council determine that the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license serves a public convenience or necessity and that the required findings for approval can be made, the City Council may direct Planning Staff to re-evaluate the requested Conditional Use Permit, subject to any conditions deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In support of such action, the Commission should articulate specific findings and evidence demonstrating why the proposed license upgrade is warranted despite the existing overconcentration of off-sale alcohol licenses within the Census Tract. If the City Council wishes to pursue this option, it may continue the public hearing and direct staff to return with revised findings and a Resolution supporting approval consistent with the Commission's direction.

CEQA REVIEW:

Since staff is recommending denial, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, CEQA does not apply with a public agency disapproves a project. If the City Council decides to approve the item pursuant to CEQA Guideline, then the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 for Existing Facilities.

LEGAL REVIEW:

This report does not require legal review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-024 (Denial)

2. FINAL RESOLUTION 2026-025 (Approval)

3. 07-01-2026- Appeal Filed by Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh- Happy Market

4. 06-24-2026 Planning Commission Staff Report

RESOLUTION 2026-024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK TO DENY AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL SALES
FOR BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR
BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF-SITE

CONSUMPTION IN CONJUCTION WITH AN GROCERY STORE
IN THE “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST;
APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE
NUMBER: CUP 26-02)

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby find, determine, and declare as follows:

(a) An a pplication (“Application”) for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted on behalf of the owner of certain real properties, located at 13810 Los Angeles St , in the City of Baldwin Park, described more particularly in the Application on file with the City Planner; and

(b) The Applicant sought approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a change in type of alcohol sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with a Grocery Store according to Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code; and

(c) On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-02). Following the staff presentation, applicant testimony, public testimony, and Planning Commission deliberation, the Planning Co mmission adopted Resolution No. 2026-024 denying the request based on its inability to make the required findings for approval; and

(d) On July 01, 2026, the applicant filed a timely appeal of the Planning Commission's decision, requesting that the City Council consider the appeal; and

(e) The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on August 5, 2026, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard. The City Council reviewed and considered the Planning Commission Resolution, the staff report, the complete administrative record, all written and oral testimony, and all other evidence presented prior to making its determination; and

(f) Each fact set forth in the staff report dated August 5, 2026, prepared by Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner, is true and correct.

Resolution 2026-024
August 5, 2026

SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby find that the required findings for approval cannot be made for the following reasons:
(a) The proposed upgrade from a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license would increase the availability of alcoholic beverages within a census tract that is currently overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses as determined by the California Department of Al coholic Beverage Control.
(b) The surrounding area contains numerous establishments licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages, including multiple off -sale retailers located within less than one-half mile of the subject property, including directly across the street . The area is adequately served by existing alcohol outlets, including the sale distilled liquor.
(c) The applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed license upgrade would serve a public convenience or necessity sufficient to justify the addition of another full -service off -sale alcohol outlet within an overconcentrated census tract.
(d) City Council finds that the proposed expansion of alcohol sales has the potential to adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare by further contributing to the concentration of alcohol -related uses in the surrounding area.
(e) Based upon the evidence in the record, City Council is unable to make the findings necessary to support approval of the Conditional Use Permit.

SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby DENIES Conditional Use Permit CUP 26 -02 for the upgrade of an existing Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage Control License to a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control License at 13810 Los Angeles St.

SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of August 2026.
____________________________________
Daniel Damian, Mayor

Resolution 2026-024
August 5, 2026

I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-024 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof held on August 5, 2026 and that the same was adopted by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Chirstopher Saenz
City Clerk
ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

RESOLUTION 2026-025 (Approval)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BALDWIN PARK TO APPROVE AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL
SALES FOR BEER (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF -SITE

CONSUMPTION IN CONJUCTION WITH AN GROCERY STORE
IN THE “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST;
APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE
NUMBER: CUP 26-02)

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby find, determine, and declare as follows:
(a) An a pplication (“Application”) for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted on behalf of the owner of certain real properties, located at 13810 Los Angeles St , in the City of Baldwin Park, described more particularly in the Application on file with the City Planner; and
(b) The Applicant sought approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a change in type of alcohol sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with a Grocery Store according to Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code; and
(c) On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-02). Following the staff presentation, applicant testimony, public testimony, and Planning Commission deliberation, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 26- 05 denying the request based on its inability to make the required findings for approval; and
(d) On July 1, 2026, the applicant filed a timely appeal of the Planning Commission's denial decision, requesting that the City Council consider the appeal; and
(e) The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on August 5, 2026, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard. The City Council reviewed and considered the Planning Commission Resolution, the staff report, the complete administrative record, all written and oral testimony, and all other evidence presented prior to making its determination; and
(f) Each fact set forth in the staff report dated August 5, 2026, prepared by Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner, is true and correct.

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SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby find that the required findings for approval can be made for the following reasons:
(a) Conditionally Permitted: The proposed use of a market with liquor sales is a use that is appropriate for the zone and is permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The existing use is a market with a Type 20 license to sell beer and wine and the proposal to upgrade the license type to Type 21 would also allow liquor sales. (b) Zone integrity and character: The zoning for the property is C -1, Neighborhood Commercial and the Happy Market business is a neighborhood-oriented business that serves the immediate local community with groceries, beer, and wine. The use is appropriate for the zone and provides a service needed by the nearby residents. The proposal would add hard alcohol to the products sold at the store, which is a common product for grocery stores to carry. The proposal would not add any new businesses to the area that offer alcohol for off -site sales since there are currently three within the census tract and there will remain three with the approval of this CUP request. (c) Site suitability: Happy Market is located on a commercial property that is developed with a market building and a parking lot. The existing market is an appropriate use for the site, and the parking lot provides adequate off-street parking for patrons of the business. The proposal to add hard alcohol sales to the variety of groceries sold at the market is also suitable and appropriate in this context. By adding hard alcohol for off -site sales, the market will offer goods in demand by existing customers, which supports the requisite ABC determination that the approval of the request to sell hard alcohol as part of the market operations serves the public convenience and necessity. (d) Existing compatibility: The proposal to add hard alcohol sales for off - site consumption to the property is consistent existing market use. The market currently sells groceries, beer, and wine, so the addition of hard alcohol the variety of goods for sale would be appropriate and common. (e) Future compatibility: The proposal to add hard alcohol sales for off-site consumption to the property is consistent with the existing market use and the potential future uses for the property and for the Neighborhood Commercial zone . The market currently sells groceries, beer, and wine, so the addition of hard alcohol to the variety of goods for sale would be appropriate and common.
(f) Utilities and services: Adequate provisions for water, sewer, and public utilities and services are available to ensure the existing market use and the proposed market with hard alcohol sales use will not be

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detrimental to public health and safety. The proposed use will not create undue burden on the utilities that serve the property.

(g) General Plan consistency : Neighborhood markets are consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial zone and consistent with the General Plan. Alcohol sales, including beer, wine, and the proposed hard alcohol, are common products that are typical of grocery stores.

(h) Safety and welfare: The existing business is a market that sells beer and wine for off-site consumption. Based on information received from the City’s Code Enforcement Division and Police Department, this business has not been flagged as a nuisance or unsafe business. Also, based on the photos provided of the store interior, it appears to be a clean and or ganized store that would be a safe environment in which patrons could shop. The proposal to add hard alcohol sales would be limited to a very small portion of the store and would be safeguarded by placing all hard alcohol sales behind the cashier counter.

CEQA
(i) The City Council CEQA finds that the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 for Existing Facilities.

SECTION 3. The Application, as herein above described below, and the same is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:

(a) The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial accordance with the Floor Plan and Business Operations Plan and Justification Statement, that are included as Attachment 2 and 5 to the staff report; and

(b) The use shall be operated and the subject property be maintained in a neat and orderly manner; and the site shall be kept free of litter and that all graffiti (throughout the property) shall be removed within twenty -four (24) hours at the expense of the applicant and/or owner; and

(c) The landscaping planters shall be substantially replanted and maintained as demonstrated through a landscape plan that shall be submitted to the City Planner within 30 days after adoption of this resolution. Approval of the landscape design and implementa tion of the landscaping scheme shall be completed prior to sale of hard alcohol at the business.

(d) The existing parking areas shall be resurfaced by grind and overlay method to adequately restore pavement quality. Parking lot shall be re-striped in the current the current configuration or as approved by the City Planner.

(e) Boards and window coverings shall be removed within three (3) months after adoption of this resolution.

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(f) Provide a property maintenance plan in compliance with Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 153.120.060 within 30 days of adoption of this resolution.

(g) The trash enclosure shall be revised to comply with and maintain compliance with the city’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements to the satisfaction of the City Planner.

(h) The maximum floor area within sales floor of the market dedicated alcohol sales shall be limited to 3% of the net floor area.

(i) All unpermitted signs shall be removed, and any new signs shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Building Divisions.

(j) The existing, abandoned roof-mounted sign frame shall be removed within 30 days of adoption of this resolution.

(k) Existing roof-mounted lights shall be adjusted to avoid creating glare for the public right -of-way. If the existing lights cannot be adjusted, then they shall be replaced with new exterior lighting that meets the requirements of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code.

(l) There shall be compliance with all requirements from Alcohol Beverage Control.

(m) The approval to sell off-site hard alcohol sales shall be brought back to the Planning Commission for revocation or reconsideration for new conditions of approval if repeated violations o f the Baldwin Park Municipal Code o r these conditions of approval occur at the sole discretion of the Community Development Department Director.

(n) The applicant shall obtain any all applicable City approvals including Building Division, Engineering Division, and LA County Fire, prior to obtaining a business license from the City of Baldwin Park.

(o) Any proposed changes to the approved plan shall be considered by the Planning Division, Building Division, and Los Angeles County Fire, and shall require written authorization of the City Planner prior to implementation.

(p) Except for all ongoing conditions of approval and the conditions with specified compliance timeframes , the Applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval within one (1) year of the effective date of this Resolution PC 26-06 or CP 26-04 shall become null and void.

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(q) The applicant shall have one (1) year to implement the sale of off - site hard alcohol sales and failure to perform shall result in expiration of this approval.
(r) The applicant shall, as a condition of project approval, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents from any claim, action, proceeding, liability or judgment against the City, its off icials, officers, employees, and/or agents, which action seeks to set aside, void, annul or otherwise challenge any approval or CEQA determination by the City Council, Planning Commission, or other City decision - making body or City staff concerning applica nts project. The applicant shall pay the City’s defense costs, including attorney fees and all other litigation related expenses, and shall reimburse the City for any and all costs, which the City may be required to pay as a result of such defense. The applicant shall further pay any adverse financial award which may issue against the City including but not limited to any award of attorney fees to a party challenging such project approval.

The City shall retain the right to select its counsel of choice in any action referred to herein. The City agrees to promptly notify the applicant of any such action filed against the City and to fully cooperate in the defense of any such action (s) The application shall sign a notarized affidavit within ten (10) days after the date of this resolution stating that the applicant has read and accepts all of the conditions of approval
SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby APPROVES Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-02 for the upgrade of an existing Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage Control License to a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control License at 13810 Los Angeles St.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of August 2026.
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Daniel Damian, Mayor

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at a regular meeting thereof held on August 5, 2026 and that the same was adopted by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Chirstopher Saenz
City Clerk
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. 2026-025 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park

ITEM NO: 2.

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Nick Baldwin, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner
DATE: June 24, 2026

SUBJECT: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 21 for the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) for off-site consumption in conjunction with an existing Grocery Store (Happy Market) in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone (C-1), pursuant to Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code. (Location: 13810 Los
Angeles St; Applicant: Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh; Case Number: CUP 26-02)

SUMMARY:

The applicant, Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh, is requesting the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for general alcohol sales in conjunction with an existing commercial retail building. The proposed use would be an intensification from the existing use which is retail sales including beer and wine. The project is located within the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Conduct a public hearing.

b. Adopt Resolution PC 26-05 DENYING CUP 26-02 “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO DENY AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GROCERY STORE IN THE “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST; APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE NUMBER: CUP 26-02)

BACKGROUND:

The subject property is located at 13810 Los Angeles St. and is currently developed as Happy Market a Grocery Store building. The General Plan land use designation of the subject property is Neighborhood Commercial which is consistent with the property’s C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zoning designation.

The table below identifies the existing land uses that surround the subject property:

TABLE #1: SURROUNDING LAND USES
Property Location Zoning Property Use
North Multi Family Residential (R-3) Multi-Family Residential East Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Liquor Store
South Single-Family Residential (R-1) Single-Family Residential West Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Gas Station

DISCUSSION:

The applicants, Inderjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh, are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to upgrade the existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license at the site from a Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) license, which would allow the sale of distilled spirits in addition to beer and wine for off-site consumption. The applicants currently operate the Grocery Store under an active Type 20 ABC license. Pursuant to Table 153.050.020 and Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption in conjunction with a Grocery Store use, including the change in an existing ABC license, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Hours of Operation
The Grocery Store currently operates as follows:
• General store / market: Daily, 7 AM to 11 PM
• Meat section: Daily, 7 AM to 8 PM
• Hot food station: Daily, 8 AM to 8 PM

Conditional Use Permit
As noted, Table 153.050.020 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC), a Grocery Store is permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone. However, any establishment, business, or facility that does not currently sell alcoholic beverages or requests an increase in alcohol license type is required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption pursuant to BPMC Section 153.120.050. A Conditional Use Permit is required to mitigate the potential land use impacts commonly associated with establishments that sell alcohol for off-site consumption. A Type 21 license allows the operator to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits beverages to customers of the Grocery Store. The current occupant, Happy’s Market, operates with a Type 20 license but would like to upgrade their license to a type 21 license. The subject market is currently authorized to sell beer and wine for off-site consumption pursuant to an existing Conditional Use Permit and an active Type 20 ABC license.

Census Tract Information
The State Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) authorizes on- and off- sale licenses by Census Tract. The subject Grocery Store is located within Census Tract 4049.03, which is authorized to have three (3) on- sale licenses and one (1) off-sale licenses, as illustrated in Table #2 below:

Table #3 below shows the number of active on- and off- sale licenses within Census Tract 4049.03:

TABLE #2

NUMBER OF ALCOHOLIC LICENSES AUTHORIZED WITHIN EACH CENSUS TRACT AS OF OCTOBER 2025.

County County
Population
County
Ratio
(On-Sale)
County
Ratio
(Off-Sale)
Census
Tract
Census
Tract
Population
On-
Sale
Off-
Sale
LOS

ANGELES
9,876,811 898 1,602 4049.03 2,742 3 1

TABLE #3

EXISTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES (ON-SALE & OFF-SALE)
IN CENSUS TRACT 4049.03
Address Business Name Date of Expiration License Type Status 13752 Los Angeles
St, Baldwin Park, CA
91706
Circle K 05/31/2027 Type 20 Active
13800 Los Angeles
St, Baldwin Park, CA
91706
Happy Market 01/31/2027 Type 20 Active
13834 Los Angeles
St, Baldwin Park, CA
91706
Walt’s Liquor 08/31/2026 Type 21 Active

According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the subject Census Tract is considered overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses since there are currently three (3) active off-sale licenses operating within the Census Tract. As a result, the area exceeds the number of off-sale licenses deemed appropriate by ABC standards.

Although the proposed request would upgrade an existing Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General) license and would not increase the total number of active licenses, it would expand the sale of alcoholic beverages to include distilled spirits within an already overconcentrated area. Staff further notes that three alcohol retailers are located within approximately one-half mile of the project site, creating a substantial concentration of alcohol sales establishments in the immediate vicinity (see Figure 1 & Figure 2).

Figure #1 – Existing Off-Sale ABC Licenses Within Census Tract 4049.03

Figure #2 – Existing ABC Licensed Establishments Within a Half-Mile Radius.

ABC FINDINGS OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE/NECESSITY

Pursuant to Section 23958.4 of the California Business and Professions Code (see enclosed Attachment #4 of this item’s Staff Report), findings of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) are required to be provided to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) when an alcohol license is proposed in an area that is overconcentrated with alcohol outlets or has elevated crime rates. This statement is required to determine whether the issuance of a license would continue to provide a net public benefit, despite existing conditions. Said statement is typically provided to ABC Staff assisting applicants in processing their request via a Form 245 that applicants are provided at the time of submittal (see enclosed copy of the Form 245 that the applicant submitted to ABC as Attachment #3).

In making this determination, the City evaluates whether the proposed business will serve a community need, support neighborhood-serving commercial activity, contribute to economic vitality, and operate in a manner consistent with public health, safety, and welfare. The review also considers compatibility with surrounding uses and whether adequate operational controls are in place to minimize potential impacts. For the City to approve the necessary PCN, the applicant would need to prove that, despite overconcentration concerns, the City would find that the request provides sufficient public benefit to justify approval of the alcohol license.

Staff does not believe it can make the necessary findings because, as previously stated, there are already two other businesses in close proximity to this site that sell alcoholic beverages. In fact, across Jerry Avenue is Walt’s Liquor which has a Class 21 license. Should individuals wish to purchase distilled liquor, they are able to purchase the same next to this location.

SUMMARY OF STAFF OBSERVATIONS AND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

Staff has observed the following site improvements that have been completed to enhance overall site appearance and maintenance:
• Repainted the building to improve exterior appearance and overall site aesthetics • Slurry sealed the parking lot to improve pavement conditions.

Staff has also identified the following items that need correction to ensure compliance with applicable Municipal Code requirements:
• Maintain and enhance existing site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 153.120.070(B) to ensure consistency with the character of the surrounding area. o Maintain existing landscaping
o Repair potholes and other damaged areas within the parking and circulation areas o Restripe all parking stalls to ensure proper layout and compliance with code standards • Remove all boarded or covered windows in compliance with Municipal Code Section 153.120.060(A) • Bring all signage into compliance with applicable standards, including Municipal Code Section 153.170.060 (Temporary Signs) and Section 153.170.070 (General Sign Standards) o Remove excessive banners and eliminate unauthorized temporary signage o Reduce overall sign clutter to ensure signage is limited to what is permitted by code and appropriately integrated with the site design
• Modify or replace exterior lighting to prevent light from entering the public right of way and creating glare for drivers on the road.

FINDINGS:

Pursuant to Section 153.210.480 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, all Conditional Use Permit applications must satisfy all of the required enumerated findings of fact in order for the Planning Commission to approve any requests. Below is a summary of each finding that must be met and a description of how the proposed application satisfies or does not satisfy each provision:

1. The subject site is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed.

The subject site is fully developed with an existing retail commercial building, and no additions or alterations are proposed as part of the request. As such, the site is physically capable of accommodating the proposed use.

2. The use is compatible with any land uses presently on the subject property.

The existing Grocery Store is a permitted use within the subject zoning district and is compatible with the existing commercial uses located on the property.

3. The use will be compatible with existing and future land uses within the zone and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located.

Although the existing Grocery Store is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses, the proposed upgrade in the ABC license would expand alcohol sales within a Census Tract that is already overconcentrated and an area where alcohol retailers are in close proximity to one another. The proposed increase in alcohol availability would contribute to the over concentration of alcohol-related uses and is not consistent with maintaining a balanced commercial environment. Therefore, Staff cannot find the use is compatible with the existing and future land uses within the zone and surrounding area, and this finding cannot be made.

4. Adequate provisions for water, sewer and public utilities and services are available to ensure that the use will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

Adequate provisions for water, sewer and public utilities and services are available to ensure that the use will not be detrimental to public health and safety. The existing tenant space has all utilities and services already connected and therefore the Grocery Store with alcohol sales for off-site consumption will not be detrimental to public health and safety.

5. Adequate provisions for public access are available to serve the use.

The site has direct vehicular and pedestrian access from Merced Avenue, secondary access from Los Angeles Street, and an additional access point from Jerry Avenue. The property is also served by public sidewalks that provide pedestrian connectivity to the surrounding area. The proposed license upgrade would not alter site access or circulation.

6. The use is consistent with the General Plan.

While the subject property is located within a commercial land use designation where retail uses are generally permitted, the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license is not consistent with Land Use Goal

1.0 – Balanced Development in Baldwin Park. The Census Tract is currently overconcentrated. Although the proposal would not increase the total number of alcohol licenses, it would expand alcohol sales to include distilled spirits, further intensifying alcohol availability within an area already saturated with alcohol-serving establishments, staff finds that the proposed upgrade does not promote balanced commercial development and is

therefore inconsistent with Land Use Goal 1.0 of the General Plan, thus this finding can’t be made.

CONCLUSION
Staff has reviewed the application and determined that the proposed upgrade from a Type 20 to a Type 21 license does not satisfy all of the required findings for approval. The applicant currently operates the business as a Grocery Store and holds an active Type 20 ABC license at the site, allowing the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. Available records indicate there are no active Code Enforcement violations associated with the property, and the applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing building or business operations beyond expanding alcohol sales to include distilled spirits.

However, the subject property is located within a Census Tract that is overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses. According to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) standards, the Census Tract is allotted one (1) off-sale license, while three (3) active off-sale licenses currently exist. Staff identified numerous establishments selling alcoholic beverages within less than a half mile of the project site, resulting in a significant concentration of alcohol sales opportunities in the surrounding area. While the request would not increase the total number of alcohol licenses, it would intensify alcohol sales by expanding the types of alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Based on the existing overconcentration of off-sale alcohol licenses, the proximity of other alcohol retailers, and the lack of evidence demonstrating a public convenience or necessity for the proposed license upgrade, Staff cannot compose findings for approval and therefore recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit.

ALTERNATIVES
Should the Planning Commission determine that the proposed upgrade from a Type license to a Type 21 license serves a public convenience or necessity and that the required findings for approval can be made, the Commission may direct Planning Staff to re-evaluate the requested Conditional Use Permit, subject to any conditions deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In support of such action, the Commission should articulate specific findings and evidence demonstrating why the proposed license upgrade is warranted despite the existing overconcentration of off-sale alcohol licenses within the Census Tract. If the Planning Commission wishes to pursue this option, it may continue the public hearing and direct staff to return with revised findings and a Resolution supporting approval consistent with the Commission's direction.

CEQA REVIEW:

Since Staff is recommending denial, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, CEQA does not apply with a public agency disapproves a project.

LEGAL REVIEW:

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

NOTICE
A Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall on Thursday June 18, 2026. Public Hearing Notices were mailed on Thursday June 11,2026 to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution PC 26-05

2. Project Plans

3. CA ABC Form 245

4. California Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4

5. Business Operations Plan and Justification Statement

6. Vicinity Map

RESOLUTION PC 26-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY

OF BALDWIN PARK TO DENY AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL
SALES FOR BEER (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF-SITE

CONSUMPTION IN CONJUCTION WITH AN GROCERY STORE
IN THE “C-1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST;
APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE
NUMBER: CUP 26-02)

THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby find, determine, and declare as follows:

(a) An application (“Application”) for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted on behalf of the owner of certain real properties, located at 13810 Los Angeles St, in the City of Baldwin Park, described more particularly in the Application on file with the City Planner; and

(b) The Applicant sought approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a change in type of alcohol sales for off-site consumption in conjunction with a Grocery Store according to Section 153.120.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code; and

(c) A duly noticed public hearing was held on June 24, 2026, and said Application was considered by the Planning Commission, and based upon evidence presented including applicable staff reports and each member of the Commission being familiar with the property, it was determined that the facts as required by the Baldwin Park Municipal Code for the granting of such Application are present and that the Conditional Use Permit should be denied; and

(d) Each fact set forth in the staff report dated June 24, 2026, prepared by Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner to the Chair and Planning Commissioners (“Staff Report”) is true and correct.

SECTION 2. The Planning Commission does hereby finds that the required findings for approval cannot be made for the following reasons:

(a) The proposed upgrade from a Type 20 license to a Type 21 license would increase the availability of alcoholic beverages within a census tract that is currently overconcentrated with off-sale alcohol licenses as determined by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

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Resolution PC 26-05
June 24, 2026

(b) The surrounding area contains numerous establishments licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages, including multiple off-sale retailers located within less than one-half mile of the subject property, including directly across the street. The area is adequately served by existing alcohol outlets, including the sale distilled liquor.

(c) The applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed license upgrade would serve a public convenience or necessity sufficient to justify the addition of another full-service off-sale alcohol outlet within an overconcentrated census tract.

(d) The Planning Commission finds that the proposed expansion of alcohol sales has the potential to adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare by further contributing to the concentration of alcohol-related uses in the surrounding area.

(e) Based upon the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission is unable to make the findings necessary to support approval of the Conditional Use Permit.

SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby DENIES Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-02 for the upgrade of an existing Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage Control License to a Type 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control License at 13810 Los Angeles St.

SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of June 2026.

_____________________________________

GEN ESCOBOSA, CHAIR

BALDWIN PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

I, NICK BALDWIN, Secretary of the Baldwin Park Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. PC 26-05 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

Resolution PC 26-05
June 24, 2026

AYES: COMMISSIONERS:_________________________________________ NOES: COMMISSIONERS:_________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:_________________________________________ ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:_________________________________________

________________________________________

NICK BALDWIN, SECRETARY

BALDWIN PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

State of California

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Section 23958.4
23958.4. (a)  For purposes of Section 23958, “undue concentration” means the case in which the applicant premises for an original or premises-to-premises transfer of any retail license are located in an area where any of the following conditions exist:
(1)  The applicant premises are located in a crime reporting district that has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes, as defined in subdi vision (c), than the average number of reported crimes as determined from all crime reporting districts within the jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency. (2)  As to on-sale retail license applications, the ratio of on-sale retail licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the applicant premises are located exceeds the ratio of on-sale retail licenses to population in the county in which the applicant premises are located.
(3)  As to off-sale retail license applications, the ratio of off-sale retail licenses to population in the census tract or census division in which the applicant premises are located exceeds the ratio of off-sale retail licenses to population in the county in which the applicant premises are located.
(b)  Notwithstanding Section 23958, the department may issue a license as follows:
(1)  With respect to a nonretail license, a retail on-sale bona fide eating place license, a retail license issued for a hotel, motel, or other lodging establishment, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 25503.16, a retail license issued in conjunction with a beer manufacturer’s license, or a winegrower’s license, if the applicant shows that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance. (2)  With respect to an y other license, if the local go verning body of the area in which the applicant premises are located, or its designated subordinate officer or body, determines within 90 days of notification of a completed application that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance. The 90-day period shall commence upon receipt by the local go verning body of (A) notification by the department of an application for licensure, or (B) a completed application according to local requirements, if any, whichever is later.

If the local governing body, or its designated subordinate officer or body, does not make a determination within the 90-day period, then the department may issue a license if the applicant sho ws the department that public con venience or necessity would be served by the issuance. In making its determination, the department shall not attribute any weight to the f ailure of the local go verning body, or its designated subordinate officer or body, to make a determination re garding public convenience or necessity within the 90-day period.
(c)  For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)  “Reporting districts” means geographical areas within the boundaries of a single go vernmental entity (city or the unincorporated area of a county) that are identified by the local law enforcement agency in the compilation and maintenance of statistical information on reported crimes and arrests. (2)  “Reported crimes” means the most recent yearly compilation by the local law enforcement agency of reported offenses of criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, theft, and motor v ehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. (3)  “Population within the census tract or census di vision” means the population as determined by the most recent United States decennial or special census. The population determination shall not operate to prevent an applicant from establishing that an increase of resident population has occurred within the census tract or census division.
(4)  “Population in the county” shall be determined by the annual population estimate for California counties published by the Demographic Research Unit of the Department of Finance.
(5)  “Retail licenses” shall include the following:
(A)  Off-sale retail licenses: Type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) and Type 21 (off-sale general).
(B)  On-sale retail licenses: All retail on-sale licenses, except Type 43 (on-sale beer and wine for train), Type 44 (on-sale beer and wine for fishing party boat), Type 45 (on-sale beer and wine for boat), Type 46 (on-sale beer and wine for airplane), Type 53 (on-sale general for train and sleeping car), Type 54 (on-sale general for boat), Type 55 (on-sale general for airplane), Type 56 (on-sale general for vessels of more than 1,000 tons burden), and Type 62 (on-sale general bona fide public eating place intermittent dockside license for vessels of more than 15,000 tons displacement). (6)  A “premises-to-premises transfer” refers to each license being separate and distinct, and transferable upon approval of the department. (d)  For purposes of this section, the number of retail licenses in the county shall be established by the department on an annual basis.
(e)  The enactment of this section shall not affect any existing rights of any holder of a retail license issued before April 29, 1992, whose premises were destro yed or rendered unusable as a result of the civil disturbances occurring in Los Angeles from April 29 to May 2, 1992, to reopen and operate those licensed premises. (f)  This section shall not apply if the premises ha ve been licensed and operated with the same type license within 90 days of the application. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 29, Sec. 46. (SB 82) Effective June 27, 2019.)

From:

Inderjit Singh
2810 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91007
Phone: 626-602-4143
April 09, 2026

To:

Yadira Carmona, Assistant Planner
City of Baldwin Park
Community Development Department
14403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Re: Revised Justification Statement in Response to Incomplete Letter Conditional Use Permit Application CP 26-02
Happy’s Market – ABC Type 21 License Upgrade

Dear Ms. Carmona,

This revised letter is submitted in response to the City’s March 23, 2026 incomplete letter for Conditional Use Permit Application CP 26-02 for Happy ’s Market, located at 13810–13814 Los Angeles Street, Baldwin Park, California. The applic ation requests approval to upgrade the existing California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license from a Type 20 (O<- Sale Beer and Wine) license to a Type 21 (O<-Sale General) license for the existing market.

As shown on the revised drawing set, the request remains limited to the ABC license upgrade only. No expansion of the building area, no change to the site layout, no modification to the parking configuration, and no intensification of the ex isting commercial use are proposed.

The updated plans provide additional information regard ing the site, floor plan, alcohol display area, parking, site improvements, and exterior lighting.

1. Business Operations and Hours of Operation
Happy’s Market is an existing neighborhood-serving ret ail grocery market. The store will continue to operate as an existing market, and the CUP request is limited to an upgrade in the type of alcoholic beverages permitted for o<-site sale.

The business hours are as follows:
• General store / market: Daily, 7 AM to 11 PM
• Meat section: Daily, 7 AM to 8 PM

• Hot food station: Daily, 8 AM to 8 PM

No change in the current operating hours is proposed as part of this CUP application. If approved, the Type 21 license will operate within the same existing business hours identified above.

2. Scope of Request and Existing Site Information
The revised plans clarify that the project is limited to supporting the CUP application for the ABC Type 21 license upgrade for the existing market. No building addition, no expansion of floor area, and no structural alterations are proposed.

As shown on revised Sheet A-1:
• Existing use of the site: Retail store / market
• Existing building area: 10,657 square feet
• Existing sales/retail area: 6,338 square feet
• Parking provided on site: 39 standard parking spaces and 2 ADA parking spaces • No changes to the existing parking layout are proposed

Accordingly, the request remains administrative and op erational in nature and does not involve an expansion of the existing physical development.

3. Floor Plan Revisions and Alcohol Display Area
The revised floor plan on Sheet A-3 identifies the loc ation of the alcoholic beverage display areas within the existing retail area.

The proposed alcoholic beverage sales/display areas are as follows:
• Area covered by alcoholic beverage display doors: 66.5 square feet • Area displaying wine: 22.5 square feet
• Proposed hard liquor display area: 30 square feet
Total alcoholic beverage sales/display area = 119 square feet

The plans also show that the existing sales/retail area i s 6,338 square feet . Pursuant to Administrative Policy #028, a maximum of 3% of the overall floor area may be devoted to alcohol sales. Three percent of 6,338 square feet equ als approximately 190 square feet .

Since the proposed alcohol sales/display area is 119 square feet , the proposal complies with the 3% limitation.

The revised floor plan also labels the major interior areas, including the retail area, kitchen, prep area, cooler, deep freezer, dry storage rooms, bac k o<ice, corridor, label area, restrooms, and trash enclosure.

4. Site Plan and Parking Information
The revised plans include a site plan on Sheet A-2 sho wing the existing building footprint, surrounding streets, parking layout, and on-site improvement notes.

The site continues to function with established vehic ular access and existing on-site parking. No parking reduction and no modification to the parking layout are proposed as part of this request. The existing parking supply remains available to serve the market.

5. Exterior Lighting
The revised plans identify the location of the exist ing exterior light fixtures on the building elevations. The exterior lighting will remain direct ed and maintained so as to avoid glare or light trespass onto adjacent properties, public rights-of-way, walkways, or driveway areas.

Any existing or maintained lighting associated with the property will be shielded and oriented to comply with Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 153.140.040(F).

6. Sign Compliance
The applicant acknowledges that all signage on the prope rty must comply with the applicable sign regulations for the Neighborhood Comm ercial (NC) zone. Any existing or future signage that does not comply with the City’s sign regulations will be revised, removed, or brought into compliance as required by the City.

With respect to temporary signage, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the property shall comply with Section 153.170.060, including the limitation of one temporary sign per non-residential property at any given time, display fo r no more than 30 consecutive days, and no more than four nonconsecutive display periods within any 12-month period.

7. Site Improvements and Exterior Appearance
In response to the City’s comments regarding site conditions, the revised site plan identifies the following proposed site improvements:

1. Removal of all existing boards from the front windows

2. Repainting and restriping of the existing parking stalls

3. Repair of potholes and patching of damaged asphalt areas within the parking lot/drive aisle

4. Trimming and maintenance of existing landscaping along the east side of the property

These improvements are intended to improve the appear ance of the property, enhance visibility into the store, and maintain compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood character.

8. Cash Register Visibility / Window Board Removal
The applicant acknowledges the City’s comment regarding BPMC Section 153.120.060(A), which requires the cash register to be visible from outside the premises for minor commercial retail establishments operating as o<-sale outlets.

To address this requirement, the front window boards are proposed to be removed, as identified on the revised site plan. Removal of the boar ds will restore visibility into the store from the public right-of-way and support compliance wi th the City’s visibility requirement.

The market will maintain the cashier/check stand locatio n and storefront visibility in a manner consistent with this regulation.

9. Property Maintenance Plan
The applicant will maintain the property in an orderly and safe condition and implement the following property maintenance measures to prevent lo itering, panhandling, gra<iti, littering, and other public nuisances:

1. The parking area, storefront, sidewalks, and perimeter o f the property will be inspected regularly and kept free of trash and debris.

2. Gra<iti, if any, will be removed promptly.

3. Landscaping areas will be maintained in a neat and trimmed condition.

4. Store sta< will monitor the front entrance and parking area during business hours to discourage loitering and nuisance activity.

5. Trash will be properly contained and disposed of withi n the designated trash enclosure area shown on the plans.

6. Exterior areas will be maintained in good repair, includ ing parking striping, patched asphalt areas, and storefront conditions.

7. The business operator will cooperate with the City and law enforcement regarding nuisance prevention and correction of any property maintenance issues identified by the City.

10. Security Plan
The applicant will maintain security measures for the site in compliance with BPMC Section 153.150.080. Security measures will include the following: