CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Agenda
October 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Daniel Damian
Jean M. Ayala
Alejandra Avila
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Manuel Lozano
Welcome to your City Council Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Please note that, if a disruption prevents public participation through the audiovisual platform, the legislative or governing body shall recess the open session and make good faith efforts to restore public access and participation.
If public access cannot be restored after good faith efforts, the body may resume the meeting only after adopting, by roll call vote on the formal findings.
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Public Comments
The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the City Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk.
Public Communication
There is a three-minute speaking time limit. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 39.03(C) Time limitation. Every member of the public addressing the Council shall limit his or her remarks to a maximum of three minutes during all speaking opportunities; provided, that during oral communications just prior to adjournment comment shall not exceed two minutes per speaker. When large numbers of persons wish to speak, the presiding officer of the meeting may announce a reduction of the speaking time allotted to each person so all persons wishing to speak may do so.
Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting.
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Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered "projects" under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a "project" under CEQA.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented to Luis Fregoso Arellano for over 40 years as a Baldwin Park Resident and Volunteer at St. John the Baptist Church.
Presentation regarding El Nino Preparedness Plan presented by the following Departments: Public Works, Police, Recreation and Community Services and Community Development.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed are considered to be routine business by the City Council and will be approved with one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so requests, in which case, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
It is recommended that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2026
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on September 16, 2026.
3. Approve the Renewal of Microsoft 365 Licenses from Carahsoft It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all required documentation for the renewal of Microsoft 365 Licensing.
4. Authorize Award of Contract to EMAE & SONS INC for Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: FUTSAL COURT (CIP No. 21-198 Phase D) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and award the construction contract for the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Futsal Court (CIP No. 21-198 Phase D) to Emae & Sons Inc in the amount of $685,000.00;
2. Approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $68,500.00 for the project; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Emae & Sons Inc; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments as necessary.
5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to Receive Proposition A Incentive Funds for Reporting Data to National Transit Database (NTD) for City Transit Services for Report Year 2023-2024 It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to accept the Proposition A Incentive Funds and make necessary budget adjustments related to this MOU.
6. Authorize Award of Construction Administration Services Contract to La Cañada Design Group Inc for City Council Chambers Renovation Improvements Project (CIP No. 22-038) It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve and award a Construction Administration Services contract for the City Council Chambers Project (CIP No. 22-038) to La Cañada Design Group Inc in the amount of $80,000.00; and
2. Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $8,000.00 for the contract; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with La Cañada Design Group Inc;
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make any necessary appropriations and budget adjustments.
BALDWIN PARK CHARITABLE RELIEF FOUNDATION
7. Adoption of Resolution with the Board of Directors for Navidad en el Barrio, Inc., Christmas campaign entitled, "Resolution of the Board of Directors Program Year 2026" It is recommended that the Board of the Baldwin Park Charitable Relief Foundation:
1. Adopt Resolution with the Board of Directors for Navidad en el Barrio, Inc., Christmas Campaign entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROGRAM YEAR 2026” and;
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the Resolution; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary appropriation and budget adjustment.
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
8. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1530 to Amend Section 30.03 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Relating to Councilmember Salaries
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Introduce by first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 1530 entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 30.03 (“COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES”) OF CHAPTER 30 (“CITY COUNCIL”) OF TITLE III (“ADMINISTRATION”)
OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY
SALARY OF THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516”
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION Councilmember Avila seeks the consensus of the City Council to discuss the request to develop a Taskforce to address Massage Establishments operations in order to combat illegal practices within the city limit.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher Saenz, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park hereby certify that, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 1 st day of October 2026.
Christopher Saenz
City Clerk
For further information regarding agenda items, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (626) 960-4011 ext. 466 or via e-mail at [email protected].