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Mayor
Alejandra Avila
Mayor Pro Tem
Daniel Damian
Councilmember
Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember
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, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call -in option or internet-based option,
the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting
virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings
are in session.
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The City of Baldwin Park provides two ways to watch a City Council meeting:
In Person Online
Most City Council meetings take Audio streaming will be available at
place at City Hall, 1.4403 E. Pacific https://www.youtube.comlchannellUCFLZO dDFRjy59rhiDZ13Fq/f atured?view as=subscriber
Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 http.//baldwinpark.granicus.comNiewPublisher.php?view id=10
Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans
with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow
participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 960-401.1.
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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. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the 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.
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There is a three -minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. 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. [Government Code §54954.2] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically
appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will
be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to commentskbaldwinparkca.gov
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION
Presentation — Sport Complex Conceptual Report presented by David Volz Designs Landscape
Architects, Inc. (DVA)
RECESS CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
A. Case: Suzanne Ruelas v. City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV17682
B. Case: Daniel Saldana v. Baldwin Park Police Department Officers et al
United States District Court -Central
C. Case: Rukli, Inc vs City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles Superior Court
D. Case: Jose Martinez
Worker's Compensation
CERTIFICATION
Case No. 2:24-cv-00895-MAA
Case No. 22STCV28634
WCAB Case No. ADJ16846216
1, 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 27r' day of February 2025.
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 squinonesL&baldwinparkca.gov. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at
(626) 960-401.1. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.1.02.1.04 ADA TITLE II)
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Mayor
Alejandra Avila
Mayor Pro Tem
Daniel Damian
Councilmember
Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember
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, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the call -in option or internet-based option,
the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Board Member is attending the meeting
virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. Electronic devices are to be turned off while meetings
are in session.
The City of Baldwin Park provides two ways to watch a City Council meeting:
In Person Online
Most City Council meetings take Audio streaming will be available at
place at City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific https://www.youtube.com/channellUCFLZO dDFRiy59rhiDZ93Fg/featured?view as=subscriber
Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 http✓/baldwinpark.granicus.com/yiewPublisher.phpMew id=10
Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as required by the Americans
with Disability Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow
participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (626) 960-401.1.
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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 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.
There is a three -minute speaking time limit. This is the time set aside to address the City Council. 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. [Government Code §54954.2] If you wish to comment on agenda items and are unable to physically
appear in person, please email your name, place of residence, item number or topic and a phone number where you will
be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during City Council Meetings to eommentsL&baldwinparkca.gov
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
Presentation — Administer Oath of Office to Housing and Planning Commission.
• Diana Miranda-Dzib
• Edward Gonzalez
• Jose Sawa
• Maria Cisneros -Gonzalez
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
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
2. Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 and February 19, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of February 5, 2025:
Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting and meeting minutes of February 19,
2025: Special City Council Meeting, Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and
the Housing Authority Meeting.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 151.6, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN
PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC FOR
THE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD
LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK
BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE
CITY PLANNER".
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1516, entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC FOR THE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON
THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER".
4. Approval of Amendment Number 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Terra Realty
Advisors Inc. to provide various real estate services related to outdoor advertising.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment subject to any non -substantive changes made
by the CEO and City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make the necessary budget
adjustments.
Claim for Damages Rejections
It is recommended that the City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the
appropriate notice of rejection to claimants:
0 Gonzalo Cetina The claimant alleges errors and omissions.
This government claim, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the
future. Thus, it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making
any statements, whether public or private in nature. It is important that no statements be made so as to
not prejudice this claim in any way which can happen if public or private comments are made about
this claim by City staff or Council Members.
6. Approval of an updated Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and Project funding
Implemented by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Approve the updated Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and associated funding
sources; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding for this updated Program and Project
Activities and make the necessary budget adjustment; and set up new account numbers
accordingly; and
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, City Attorney, and Special Counsel to continue
carrying out all subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the Program, including
approving real estate purchase transactions, and executing agreements including forms of
Agreements for Habitat for Humanity to use PLHA Funds for ADU creation.
PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION
Staff will provide an oral update on the status of the following projects:
1. Barnes Park Stormwater Infiltration and Park Improvements- Public Works
2. Torch Street Housing Project -CDD/Housing
3. Stewart Ave — Church to Housing Project- CDD/Housing
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 27th day of February 2025.
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 scluinonesL&baldwinparkca.gov. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Public Works Department or Risk Management at
(626) 960-4011. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable staff to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 34.102.104 ADA TITLE 11)
ITEM NO.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rose Tam, Director of Finance
sn �a�R'E� PREPARED BY: Ana Zhang, Senior Finance Clerk
JAT4"J DATE: March 5, 2025
SUBJECT: City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
SUMMARY
Attached is the Warrants and Demands Register for the City of Baldwin Park to be ratified by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
FISCAL IMPACT
The payroll for the last period was $587,390.38 and the attached General Warrants Register was $1,875,923.78
for a total amount of $2,463,314.16.
BACKGROUND
The attached Claims and Demands report format meet the required information as set out in the California
Government Code. Staff has reviewed the requests for expenditures for the appropriate budgetary approval and
for the authorization from the department head or its designee. Pursuant to Section 37208 of the California
Government Code, the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee does hereby certify to the accuracy of the
demands hereinafter referred. Payments released since the previous City Council meeting and the following is a
summary of the payment released:
1.The last payroll of the City of Baldwin Park consists of check numbers 202808 to 202820 Additionally,
Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payroll deposits were made on behalf of City Employees from control number
52959 to 53250 for the period February 2, 2025, through February 15, 2025 inclusive; these are presented and
hereby ratified in the amount of $587,390.38.
2.General Warrants, with the electronic fund transfer (EFT) bank drafts in the amount of $321,776.85 and checks
from 249976 to 250128 in the amount of $1,554,146.93 for the period of February 11, 2025 to February 24, 2025,
inclusive; in the total amount of $1,875,923.78 constituting of claims and demands against the City of Baldwin
Park, are herewith presented to the City Council as required by law, and the same hereby ratified.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Check Register
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Check Register
By (None)
Payment Dates 2/11/2025 - 2/24/2025
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
02/13/2025
CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS PARTNERSHIP
NOTICE: FY25-29 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
220-40-420-53330-14700
$
653.22
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
12,550.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
5% RETENTION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
75.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
6,500.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
6,911.50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,325.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
3,300.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
14,752.50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,550.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,500.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
27,556.59
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CIP 22-043 ZOCALO PARK&PLAZA PROJECT
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
9,51T50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CIP 22-043 ZOCALO PARK&PLAZA PROJECT
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
3,725.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CIP 22-043 ZOCALO PARK&PLAZA PROJECT
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
1,650.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CIP 22-043 ZOCALO PARK&PLAZA PROJECT
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
18,132.50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO .TUN. 2023
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
200.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
50.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
1,753.82
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
31,389.35
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN OCT. 24
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
8,336.26
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN OCT. 24
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,250.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
7,635.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
130.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
260.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
8,250.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
6,835.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
325.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
1,025.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
6,911.69
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
9,888.75
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO NOV. 2023
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
4,807.50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
695.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
445.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO NOV. 2023
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
9,888.75
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO DEC,2023
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
32,822.35
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
21,448.51
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO FEB.2024
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
31,358.40
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO-CIP22-044
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
39,222.32
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO APRIL 2024
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
11,096.01
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO APRIL 2024
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
4,999.40
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
9,030.40
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO MAY 2024
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,905.81
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO MAY 2024
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
3,000.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO MAY 2024
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,000.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO MAY 2024
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
7,398.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO JUNE 2024
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
10,360.00
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO JUNE 2024
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
10,327.95
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
JUL 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
3,445.93
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN JULY 24
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,947.50
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN JULY 24
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
10,718.69
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN JULY 24
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
9,578.75
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
BALANCE, OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN JULY 24
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
3,628.75
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
AUG 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
12,041.40
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
AUG 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
12,756.01
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
AUG 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
8,268.58
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
AUG 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
5,502.35
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
SEP 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
4,794.91
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Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
SEP 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
809.28
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
SEP 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
16,509.04
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
SEP 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
13,239.76
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
NOV 2024-BAL. OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT-SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
2,110.66
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
200-50-520-58100-55022
$
8,010.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO AUG.2023
234-50-520-58100-55022
$
5,675.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
700.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
525.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
275-50-765-58100-55022
$
8,092.50
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
150.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
15,112.50
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
150.00
249976
02/13/2025
PCN3, INC.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SUSAN RUBIO
270-50-520-58100-55022
$
11,142.50
249978
02/13/2025
ALBERT TRINH
LUNCH FOR HALLOWEEN DEPT
100-10-150-53370-11123
$
126.35
249978
02/13/2025
ALBERT TRINH
LUNCH WITH CITY OF AZUSA STAFF-COMNET ACCOUTING
100-20-210-53200-00000
$
69.49
249979
02/13/2025
ANA MORFIN
C&D DEPOSIT REFUND-4302 FILHURST-BLDG-0723-2394
246-00-000-22540-00000
$
445.00
249980
02/13/2025
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC
CAMERA MOUNT
100-30-310-53100-00000
$
192.58
249980
02/13/2025
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC
CRADLEPOINT ROUTER CABLE
100-30-310-53100-00000
$
26.18
249980
02/13/2025
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC
UNIT ANTENNA&WIRING FOR IN -CAR CAMERA
100-30-310-53100-00000
$
521.59
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
BOSCH CDR SOFTWARE LICENSE
100-30-310-53100-00000
$
1,500.00
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
ID CARDS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
100-30-310-53100-00000
$
28.76
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
SG VALLEY NEWS SUBCRIPTION-RENEWAL 2/12/2025
100-30-310-53330-00000
$
14.00
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
SUBCRIPTION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA -RENEWS 2/25/2025
100-30-310-53330-00000
$
2.99
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
KEY TAGS FOR PATROL UNITS
100-30-340-53100-00000
$
45.77
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
20 UNITS RIH - 100 HOBBLE
100-30-340-53100-00000
$
427.13
249981
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
KEY TAGS FOR PATROL UNITS
100-30-340-53100-00000
$
45.77
249982
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
HALLOWEEN DEPT. LUNCH (DRINKS)
100-10-150-53370-11123
$
43.61
249982
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
LUNCH FOR STAFF DUE TO WORKING DURING WINDSTORM
100-20-210-53100-00000
$
163.71
249982
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
IN MEMORY OF THE KEN PUNN (AUDITOR)
100-20-210-53100-00000
$
145.00
249982
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION -PUBLIC WORK
240-50-510-53330-00000
$
29.99
249982
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
INSPECT MAJOR MODIFICATIONS
245-50-520-58100-15093
$
5,168.00
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
2025 ONE PAGE PLANNER REFILLS
100-60-600-53100-00000
$
70.56
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER
100-60-610-53100-00000
$
66.08
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
PRINTING SRVC OF FLYERS -THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
100-60-610-53320-16165
$
222.30
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
MEMBERSHIP FEE -CREATIVE CLOUD ALL APPS-1/10-2/9/25
100-60-610-53330-00000
$
89.99
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
DROPBOX FEE FOR BP NOW LIVE -RENEWS 2/1/2025
100-60-610-53330-00000
$
11.99
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
SG VALLEY NEWS SUBSCRIPTION -RENEWAL 2/8/2025
100-60-610-53330-00000
$
26.00
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR A. VELASCO FOR 2025
100-60-610-53330-16130
$
122.00
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR L. ROSALES FOR 2025
100-60-610-53330-16130
$
87.00
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
FLIGHT TICKETS FOR A. ROJO-3/19-3/21/2025
100-60-610-53350-00000
$
236.97
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
FLIGHT TICKETS FOR M. MORENO-3/19-3/21/2025
100-60-610-53350-00000
$
236.97
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SENIOR CENTER.
100-60-630-53100-00000
$
72.15
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
NETFLIX MONTHLY FEE -SENIOR CENTER-1/7-2/6/2025
100-60-630-53330-00000
$
3.87
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE TEEN CENTER
100-60-660-53100-00000
$
165.36
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
NETFLIX MONTHLY FEE -TEEN CENTER-1/7-2/6/2025
100-60-660-53330-00000
$
11.86
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
NETFLIX MONTHLY FEE-ARC-1/7-2/6/2025
100-60-680-53330-00000
$
7.75
249983
02/13/2025
BMO BANK N.A.
HOT STEAMED BUNS FOR THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELE.
501-60-000-22327-00000
$
526.55
249984
02/13/2025
BOGDAN LUCESCU
C&D DEPOSIT REFUND-13441 DALEWOOD-BLDG-0623-2279
246-00-000-22540-00000
$
15,000.00
249985
02/13/2025
CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RADIO AUDIO RECORDER FOR COMMUNICATIONS
275-30-765-58110-53003
$
33,316.86
249986
02/13/2025
CARLOS CAMARENA
PER DIEM -DUI DETECTION-2/18-2/20/2025
100-30-310-53200-00000
$
24.00
249987
02/13/2025
CARLOS VALLE
JAN 2025-CITYWIDE JANITORIAL FOR CITY FACILITIES
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
5,500.00
249987
02/13/2025
CARLOS VALLE
JAN 2025-CITYWIDE JANITORIAL FOR CITY FACILITIES
245-60-620-53371-15882
$
1,300.00
249987
02/13/2025
CARLOS VALLE
JAN 2025-CITYWIDE JANITORIAL FOR CITY FACILITIES
252-60-620-53371-00000
$
6,968.00
249988
02/13/2025
CHICAS GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
STYRENE SEMI -RIGID MATERIAL 1 SIDE, DIE CUTTING
240-50-510-53100-00000
$
303.19
249988
02/13/2025
CHICAS GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
A -FRAME POSTERS MATERIAL
100-60-610-53100-16165
$
110.25
249989
02/13/2025
CHRIS KIRKLEY
C&D DEPOSIT REFUND-14121 RAMONA-BLDG-1123-2905
246-00-000-22540-00000
$
15,000.00
249990
02/13/2025
CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
ZOLL PLUS AUTO AGREEMENT
403-10-160-51101-11350
$
912.87
249990
02/13/2025
CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
ZOLL PLUS AUTO AGREEMENT
403-10-160-51101-1 1350
$
912.87
249991
02/13/2025
CITY OF EL MONNE
DEC 2024-FUEL FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
244-50-580-51100-15525
$
8,405.70
249992
02/13/2025
CORRAL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC.
PYMT#2-CONSTRUCTION FOR MORGAN PARK
275-60-706-58100-55027
$
41,021.00
249993
02/13/2025
DANA MUSIC CLUB
BAND SWEEPSTAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNER-12/7/2024
210-60-610-51101-16148
$
1,500.00
249994
02/13/2025
DAVID VOLZ DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS INC
DESIGN SERVICES FOR NEW ANA MONTENEGRO
270-60-620-58100-56012
$
12,356.58
249995
02/13/2025
DOLPHIN RENTS, INC
RENTAL OF WHITE FENCING FOR WINTER TEST-12/7/2024
210-60-610-53391-16148
$
2,138.24
249996
02/13/2025
DONALD CHRISTOPHER LACHER
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION LATERAL OFFICER APPLICANT
100-30-310-51100-00000
$
2,000.00
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Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
249996
02/13/2025
DONALD CHRISTOPHER LACHER
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION LATERAL OFFICER APPLICANT
100-30-310-51100-00000
$
2,000.00
249997
02/13/2025
ENRIQUE SAAVEDRA
CHECK REQUEST FOR SUGAR COOKIES AND ICING BAGS
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
250.00
249998
02/13/2025
EVAN MARTIN
PER DIEM-PARMA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE-2/23-2/26/25
100-30-310-53200-00000
$
32.00
249999
02/13/2025
EVELYN VEGA
VINELAND YOUTII FLAG FOOTBALL
501-60-000-22326-00000
$
55.00
250000
02/13/2025
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP
DELIVERED MDC TO VENDOR-1/6/2025
100-30-310-53370-00000
$
214.60
250001
02/13/2025
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
ACT40317985-PD PHONE- 1/28-2/27/2025
100-30-340-53403-00000
$
217.27
250002
02/13/2025
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
ACT#923225-INTERNF.T-S. HOMES- 1/23-2/22/2025
100-60-620-53403-55003
$
248.48
250003
02/13/2025
GABRIEL MERCADO
C&D DEPOSIT REFUND-13059 JUDITH-BLDG-0723-2413
246-00-000-22540-00000
$
417.00
250004
02/13/2025
FIDE, COREN & CONE
PROFESSIONAL SRVC: JAN-MAR 2025
100-25-299-51100-12410
$
3,435.14
250005
02/13/2025
HELEN HERNANDEZ
SUPPLIES FOR ARC
100-60-680-53100-00000
$
121.24
250005
02/13/2025
HELEN HERNANDEZ
VOLUNTEER REGIS. PROGRAM-SIGNUPGENIUS ACT WEBSITE
100-60-680-53330-00000
$
107.89
250005
02/13/2025
HELEN HERNANDEZ
SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
110-60-685-53100-00000
$
89.70
250006
02/13/2025
HIPOLITO REYES LOPEZ
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT FOR FEB BIRTHDAY CEL. 2/19/25
501-60-000-22327-00000
$
350.00
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
29.57
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
29.57
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
45.92
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
45.93
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
19.80
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
19.79
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
80.80
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
80.80
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
34.67
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
34.66
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
77.10
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
77.10
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
9.90
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
9.90
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
26.62
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
26.63
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
6.98
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
6.99
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
30.37
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
30.37
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
12.05
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
12.06
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
27.54
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
27.54
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
49.39
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
49.38
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
33.06
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
33.05
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
65.63
250007
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23262-SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
65.62
250008
02/13/2025
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
MAR 2025-MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR HVAC SYSTEM
100-60-620-53371-16100
$
7,993.25
250009
02/13/2025
INTERACTIVE DATA, LLC
ONLINE SEARCH SITE FOR DB CASES
100-30-360-51100-00000
$
80.00
250010
02/13/2025
JUAN CHAVEZ
TREES FOR ZOCALO PARK AND CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
19,213.26
250011
02/13/2025
KENNETH LIGHTFOOT
FOOD FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON FEB 22
100-60-610-51101-16165
$
1,440.00
250012
02/13/2025
LACMTA
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT
255-50-520-58100-15550
$
1,500.00
250013
02/13/2025
LINDA LUU BOSWELL
C&D DEPOSIT REFUND-14308 OLIVE ST-B00-022-156
246-00-000-22540-00000
$
430.00
250014
02/13/2025
LONG TANG
BUILDING&SAFETY PLAN APPROVAL STAMP
100-40-450-53100-00000
$
109.06
250015
02/13/2025
MARVCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
CORDLESS HEADSETS FOR DISPATCHERS
100-30-320-53100-00000
$
62.25
250016
02/13/2025
MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS, LLC
FY24-25 SB90 ANNUAL CLAIMS
100-25-299-51100-00000
$
2,075.00
250017
02/13/2025
MICHAEL KELLY
JAN 2025-JAIL INMATE PHONE SYSTEM SUPPLY&MAINTENAN
100-30-370-53403-00000
$
200.00
250018
02/13/2025
MICHAEL SALAZAR
REIM-FOOD EXPENSES-3/10-3/14/2025
100-40-460-53100-00000
$
115.00
250018
02/13/2025
MICHAEL SALAZAR
REIM-MILEAGE-3/10-3/14/2025
100-40-460-53340-00000
$
387.10
250019
02/13/2025
RAILPROS, INC.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
255-50-520-58100-15550
$
8,152.45
250020
02/13/2025
RICOH USA INC
LEASE PAYMENTS 3 RICOH COPIERS 1/25/2025-2/24/2025
401-10-141-58140-11504
$
710.12
250020
02/13/2025
RICOH USA INC
MAINTENANCE AND OVERAGES 2/6/2025
401-10-141-53371-11504
$
107.22
250021
02/13/2025
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
ENGINEERING SERVICES-SUSAN RUBIO ZOCALO AUG.2024
256-50-520-58100-55022
$
5,500.00
250021
02/13/2025
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
AS NEEDED PLAN CHECK SERVICES 12/1-12/31/2024
100-50-510-51100-00000
$
4,970.00
250022
02/13/2025
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY
WATER-117217-1209 VINELAND 1/6-2/3/25
252-60-620-53402-00000
$
141.13
250022
02/13/2025
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY
WATER- I00636-PATRITTI/BESS 12/30-1/30/25
252-60-620-53402-00000
$
1,693.22
250023
02/13/2025
SERVICE FIRST CONTRACTORS
INSTALLATION, LABOR AND TAX
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
1,376.13
250023
02/13/2025
SERVICE FIRST CONTRACTORS
POOL ACCESS LIFT IN AQUATIC CENTER POOL 12/20/2025
100-60-620-58110-00000
$
6,139.24
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Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-36006-CITY BLDG-14305 MORGAN 12/27-1/27/25
100-60-620-53400-00000
$
189.49
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-69003-CITY BLDG-13135 GARVEY 12/30-1/28/25
100-60-620-53400-00000
$
333.77
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS -MULTI -CITY BUILDINGS 12/31-1/29/25
100-60-620-53400-00000
$
5,081.80
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-31292-CITY PARKS-1209 VINELAND 12/23-1 /23/25
252-60-620-53400-00000
$
21.13
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-41005-CITY PARKS-14255 RAMONA 12/27-1/27/25
252-60-620-53400-00000
$
4,120.95
250025
02/13/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-69161-S. HOMES-13167 GARVEY 12/30-1/28/25
100-60-620-53400-55003
$
104.64
250026
02/13/2025
TAIT & ASSOCIATES INC
ARCIIITF,CIITURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES-10/31/2024
275-50-765-58100-55016
$
31,257.50
250027
02/13/2025
TRIPEPI,SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH JULY 2025
270-50-520-58100-15093
$
632.50
250027
02/13/2025
TRIPEPI,SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUG.2025
270-50-520-58100-15093
$
4,888.75
250027
02/13/2025
TRIPEPI,SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES NOV. 2024
230-10-110-51100-11402
$
5,304.75
250027
02/13/2025
TRIPEPI,SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES JAN.2025
230-10-110-51100-11402
$
1,108.00
250027
02/13/2025
TRIPEPI,SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC
PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH JAN.2025
270-50-520-58100-15093
$
1,689.71
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -CITY BUILDINGS 12/17-1/16/25
100-60-620-53402-00000
$
210.82
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -CITY BUILDINGS 12/18-1/17/25
100-60-620-53402-00000
$
3,252.53
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -CITY BUILDINGS 12/20-1/22/25
100-60-620-53402-00000
$
416.70
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -CITY PARKS 12/17-1/16/25
252-60-620-53402-00000
$
1,815.59
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -CITY PARKS 12/17-1/16/25
252-60-620-53402-00000
$
375.50
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER-2898400-TRANS CTR-3875 BOGART 12/18-1/17/25
254-60-620-53402-15882
$
134.29
250028
02/13/2025
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DIST
WATER -MULTI -TRANSIT CENTER 12/20-1/22/25
254-60-620-53402-15882
$
423.39
250029
02/13/2025
ALMA ROSA CARBAJAL MENDOZA
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND&CANCELLATION- I / 17/2024
100-60-000-45 60 1 -00000
$
700.00
250029
02/13/2025
ALMA ROSA CARBAJAL MENDOZA
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND&CANCELLATION-1/17/2024
501-60-000-22333-00000
$
300.00
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
297.64
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-REMAINING BALANCE -SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
100-60-610-53100-00000
$
49.58
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
100-60-610-53100-16150
$
189.06
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
100-60-610-53100-16150
$
185.00
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
100-60-610-53100-16150
$
193.75
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
100-60-680-53100-00000
$
88.16
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
252.47
250030
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23270-MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR RECREATION
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
307.52
250031
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-HELMETS&FLASHLIGHT FOR WINDSTORM 1/7/25
100-50-551-53100-60002
$
523.58
250031
02/13/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-HELMETS&FLASHLIGHT FOR WINDSTORM 1/7/25
100-50-551-53100-60002
$
1,543.28
250032
02/13/2025
NEW CHEF FASHION, INC.
CITY POLO SHIRTS
100-10-150-53370-11123
$
2,408.41
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CITY WIDE TONERS
401-10-141-53100-11504
$
108.82
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CITY CLERK SUPPLIES
100-10-120-53100-00000
$
10.66
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CITY CLERK SUPPLIES
100-10-120-53100-00000
$
8.58
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CITY CLERK SUPPLIES
100-10-120-53100-00000
$
45.74
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
100-30-360-53100-00000
$
123.16
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
100-30-360-53100-00000
$
54.99
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CENTRAL STORES SUPPLIES
401-10-141-53100-11504
$
94.91
250033
02/13/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
CENTRAL STORES SUPPLIES
401-10-141-53100-11504
$
149.38
250034
02/13/2025
PALICON GROUP
BACKGROUND FOR APPLICANT
100-30-310-51100-00000
$
2,000.00
250035
02/13/2025
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES OFFICE 365: FEB 2025-OCT 2025
401-10-140-53379-00000
$
1,019.52
250035
02/13/2025
PLANET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES OFFICE 365: MAR 2025-OCT 2025
401-10-140-53379-00000
$
59.20
250036
02/13/2025
RICHARD SOONG
BUSINESS CARD FOR EMPLOYEE WITH NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
100-40-460-53100-00000
$
62.50
250037
02/13/2025
RIGHT OF WAY INC
ALUMINUM SIGN & BARRICADE -INTERSECTION 1/8/2025
100-50-551-53100-60002
$
3,680.51
250038
02/13/2025
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
RENEWAL FOR BLUEBEAM 1/28/2025-1/27/2026
401-10-140-53379-00000
$
540.00
250039
02/13/2025
STILO ROLAS, INC
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET 8/15/24
100-60-610-51100-16101
$
4%00
250039
02/13/2025
STILO ROLAS, INC
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET 8/15/24
230-60-610-51100-16101
$
380.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/15/2025
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
48.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/15/2025
252-60-620-53371-00000
$
48.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/15/2025
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
34.50
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/15/2025
252-60-620-53371-00000
$
34.50
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/16/2025
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
79.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/16/2025
252-60-620-53371-00000
$
79.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/16/2025
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
30.00
250040
02/13/2025
TERMINIX
EXTERMINATOR SERVICES AT CITY FACILITIES 1/16/2025
252-60-620-53371-00000
$
30.00
250041
02/13/2025
THE SHREDDERS
PD-DESTRUCTION OF DEPT. CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
100-30-330-51101-00000
$
176.50
250042
02/13/2025
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION
ELEVATOR SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 2/l/2025-4/30/2025
100-60-620-51101-00000
$
130.53
250042
02/13/2025
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION
ELEVATOR SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 2/l/2025-4/30/2025
100-60-620-51101-00000
$
1,651,58
250043
02/13/2025
TUFF KIDZ W. C. INC
CONTRACT SERVICE TUFF KIDZ WRESTLING 1/2-1/31/2025
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
1,131.00
250044
02/13/2025
ULTIMATE ATTRACTIONS LLC
REMAINING BALANCE FOR SUMMER SPLASH PARTY
100-60-610-51101-00000
$
100.00
250044
02/13/2025
ULTIMATE ATTRACTIONS LLC
REMAINING BALANCE FOR SUMMER SPLASH PARTY
100-60-610-51101-00000
$
817.00
250044
02/13/2025
ULTIMATE ATTRACTIONS LLC
REMAINING BALANCE FOR SUMMER SPLASH PARTY
100-60-610-51101-00000
$
795.70
250045
02/13/2025
VAL VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOLIDAY PARADE BAND SWEEPSTAKES WINNER 12/7/2024
210-60-610-51101-16148
$
4,000.00
Page 4 of 8
Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
250046
02/13/2025
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
SOIL & MATERIAL TESTINGV(a),,ZOCALO PARK 7/23 &7/24/25
258-50-520-58100-55022
$
550.00
250047
02/20/2025
ABSOLUTE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL CORP
SECURITY SRVC-ZOCALO PARK -SENIOR CENTER&WINTF.RFEST
110-60-685-51101-00000
$
396.00
250047
02/20/2025
ABSOLUTE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL CORP
SECURITY SRVC-ZOCALO PARK -SENIOR CENTER&WINTERFEST
210-60-610-51101-16148
$
264.00
250047
02/20/2025
ABSOLUTE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL CORP
SECURITY SRVC-ZOCALO PARK -SENIOR CENTER&WINTERFEST
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
396.00
250048
02/20/2025
AIR EFFICIENCY SERVICES ANDREW DIAZ
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS FOR ICE MACHINE, 2/7/25
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
1,791.00
250049
02/20/2025
AMAZON GRAPHICS, INC
SILKSCREEN-IMPRINT CITY LOGO ON SOFTSHELL JACKETS
240-50-560-51101-00000
$
130.92
250049
02/20/2025
AMAZON GRAPHICS, INC
SILKSCREEN-IMPRINT CITY LOGO ON SOFTSHELL JACKETS
245-50-561-51101-00000
$
130.92
250049
02/20/2025
AMAZON GRAPHICS, INC
SILKSCREEN-IMPRINT CITY LOGO ON SOFTSHELL JACKETS
251-50-551-51101-15510
$
130.92
250049
02/20/2025
AMAZON GRAPHICS, INC
SILKSCREEN-IMPRINT CITY LOGO ON SOFTSHELL JACKETS
254-50-581-51101-00000
$
130.93
250050
02/20/2025
APN LANDSCAPING INC
PLANTING LABOR&DRIP INSTALLATION (F ZOCALO PARK
240-50-560-51101-00000
$
4,950.00
250051
02/20/2025
ARMANDO NAVA
SUPPLIES FOR SERENITY HOMES
501-60-000-22328-00000
$
31.41
250052
02/20/2025
AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1/30/25
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
2,730.75
250052
02/20/2025
AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1/21/2025
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
856.20
250052
02/20/2025
AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 1/23/25
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
1,212.13
250053
02/20/2025
AZUSA WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC
PLUMBING SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
604.50
250053
02/20/2025
AZUSA WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC
PLUMBING SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
(426.34)
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
DEC 2024-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-590-51101-00000
$
429.00
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
DEC 2024-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
429.00
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
JAN 2025-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-590-51101-00000
$
357.50
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
JAN 2025-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
357.50
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
NOV 2024-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-590-51101-00000
$
367.50
250054
02/20/2025
BALDWIN PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.
NOV 2024-CARWASH FOR ALL CITY&POLICE VEHICLES
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
367.50
250055
02/20/2025
BILL WRIGHT'S PAINT
SPECIALIZED SPRAY PAINTS AND COLORED PAINTS
254-50-570-53100-14885
$
835.97
250056
02/20/2025
BLACK & WHITE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, LLC
CHARGER'S UPGRADES
402-50-591-53371-00000
$
2,011.27
250056
02/20/2025
BLACK & WHITE EMERGENCY VEHICLES, LLC
REPAIRS- FULL STRIP OF EMER. EQUIP. TO UNIT 25
402-50-591-53371-00000
$
800.00
250057
02/20/2025
BSN SPORTS
EQUIPMENT&SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH SPORTS
501-60-000-22326-00000
$
837.96
250058
02/20/2025
CAL BLEND SOILS INC
BULK LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
251-50-560-53100-00000
$
473.52
250059
02/20/2025
CHICAS GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
NO PARKING SIGNS FOR TREE DIVISIONS
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
413.44
250059
02/20/2025
CHICAS GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
DOOR HANGERS ORANGE -BULKY ITEM
251-50-551-53100-00000
$
1,433.25
250060
02/20/2025
CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
SUPPLIED THE FIRST AID KIT IN CITY YARD&MECHANIC
254-50-550-53100-15705
$
152.87
250060
02/20/2025
CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
SUPPLIED THE FIRST AID KIT IN CITY YARD&MECHANIC
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
152.88
250061
02/20/2025
EMILY OLIVARES
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-10/21-11/8/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
195.00
250061
02/20/2025
EMILY OLIVARES
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-I1/18-12/20/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
260.00
250061
02/20/2025
EMILY OLIVARES
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-10/7-10/11/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
65.00
250062
02/20/2025
ERI JUANN WONG
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-I 1/4-12/6/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
247.00
250062
02/20/2025
ERI JUANN WONG
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-12/9-12/13/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
65.00
250062
02/20/2025
ERI JUANN WONG
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-1/6-1/17/2025
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
130.00
250063
02/20/2025
EWING IRRIGATION, INC.
MATERIALS&SUPPLIES FOR IRRIGATION
251-50-562-53100-00000
$
627.50
250064
02/20/2025
FM BODY & CLASSIC RESTORATION, INC
VIPER PLASTIC DRESSING-PW
402-50-590-53371 -00000
$
99.19
250065
02/20/2025
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION-ACT#31222
100-00-000-21225-00000
$
200.00
250066
02/20/2025
FUN EXPRESS, LLC
SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER LUNAR NEW YEAR
100-60-630-53100-00000
$
142.04
250067
02/20/2025
GGCG INC.
1/4 CLEAR TEMPERED GLASS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
301.66
250067
02/20/2025
GGCG INC.
1/4 CLEAR TEMPERED GLASS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
301.65
250068
02/20/2025
GRAINGER, INC.
MATERIALS&SUPPLIES - STOCK FOR FLEET AND POLICE
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
140.72
250068
02/20/2025
GRAINGER, INC.
MATERIALS&SUPPLIES - STOCK FOR FLEET AND POLICE
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
140.72
250068
02/20/2025
GRAINGER, INC.
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BLDG MAINT
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
902.05
250069
02/20/2025
GREG RUVOLO
REPAIRS&REPLACE MISSING FENCE AT METROLINK STATION
245-50-560-53371-15537
$
1,384.00
250069
02/20/2025
GREG RUVOLO
CANOPY TENT FOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEONCo),WALNUT CREEK
245-50-560-53391-15705
$
1,200.00
250069
02/20/2025
GREG RUVOLO
MAINTENANCE&REPAIRS TO THE PUMP STATION (FENCE)
254-50-551-53371-15705
$
2,470.00
250069
02/20/2025
GREG RUVOLO
TOILET RENTAL -STATION CENTER&OLIVE-1/1/25-1/1/26
240-50-551-53391-15705
$
2,342.00
250070
02/20/2025
HELEN HERNANDEZ
SUPPLIES FOR ARC
100-60-680-53100-00000
$
56.16
250070
02/20/2025
HELEN HERNANDEZ
SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
110-60-685-53100-00000
$
226.40
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
SPECIALIZED SPRAY PAINTS AND COLORED PAINTS
254-50-570-53100-14885
$
117.27
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
251-50-551-53100-00000
$
1,208.34
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
240-50-550-53100-15705
$
125.55
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
9.08
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
131.20
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TREE DIVISION
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
61.61
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
240-50-551-53100-15705
$
33.01
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
240-50-550-53100-15705
$
6.58
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
240-50-550-53100-15705
$
49.55
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TREE DIVISION
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
13.19
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
SPECIALIZED SPRAY PAINTS AND COLORED PAINTS
254-50-570-53100-14885
$
270.28
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
240-50-550-53100-15705
$
30.18
Page 5 of 8
Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
250071
02/20/2025
IIOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
65.75
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
14.58
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
7.84
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
240-50-551-53100-00000
$
(65.65)
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR PARK LANDSCAPE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
267.18
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
240-50-551-53100-15705
$
11.66
250071
02/20/2025
TTOME DEPOT
A423247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
240-50-551-53100-15705
$
48.75
250071
02/20/2025
HOME DEPOT
A#23247-SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
240-50-551-53100-15705
$
86.59
250073
02/20/2025
HOSE -MAN INC
HOSES FOR THE STREET SWEEPER
246-50-552-53100-15005
$
131.51
250074
02/20/2025
IMSA
2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES-G. RODRIGUEZ
240-50-550-53330-15705
$
100.00
250074
02/20/2025
IMSA
2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES-R. ESQUIVEL
240-50-550-53330-15705
$
100.00
250075
02/20/2025
INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD
TRANSPORTATION-IRVINE SPECTRUM&ANAHEM PACKING-4/15
275-60-726-51101-16074
$
2,173.50
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR CITY VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
75.76
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR POLICE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
75.76
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR CITY VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
253.93
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR POLICE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
253.92
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR CITY VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
75.76
250076
02/20/2025
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
BATTERIES FOR POLICE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
75.76
250077
02/20/2025
J.P. ENGINES INC.
REPAIRS TO UNIT CNG-1/31/2025
402-50-590-53371-00000
$
220.57
250078
02/20/2025
JOCELYN BADILLO
SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEB.
100-60-630-53100-00000
$
105.27
250079
02/20/2025
JUAN CHAVEZ
IRRIGATION REPAIRS -TEEN CENTER&SKATE PARK
245-50-562-53371-15537
$
2,280.00
250080
02/20/2025
JUAN CHAVEZ
PLANTS AND TREES FOR LANDSCAPED AREAS
251-50-560-53100-00000
$
2,002.19
250081
02/20/2025
JUST REWARDS
GIFT CARDS FOR EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION
231-50-540-53120-00000
$
111.50
250082
02/20/2025
LAW OFFICES OF JULIA SYLVA, A LAW CORPORATION
JAN 2025-COMMERCIAL CANNABIS MATTER
237-40-131-51102-14070
$
206.00
250082
02/20/2025
LAW OFFICES OF JULIA SYLVA, A LAW CORPORATION
JAN 2025-COMMERCIAL CANNABIS MATTER
237-40-131-51102-14070
$
1,063.80
250083
02/20/2025
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR THE CITY OF BP FOR CY 2025
100-25-299-53330-00000
$
23,943.00
250084
02/20/2025
LEE'S BATTERY AND AUTO PARTS
BATTERIES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS
245-50-550-53100-15622
$
319.72
250085
02/20/2025
MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC
REPAIRS TO THE STREET SWEEPER
402-50-590-53371-00000
$
1,361.14
250085
02/20/2025
MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC
REPAIRS AND WARRANTY REPAIRS (INCLUDING PARTS)
402-50-590-53371-00000
$
681.84
250086
02/20/2025
MARIA ESTER ALBINO
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-12/9-12/20/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
190.00
250086
02/20/2025
MARIA ESTER ALBINO
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-1/6-1/17/2025
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
250.00
250087
02/20/2025
MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC.
JAN 2025-LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR CITY
251-50-560-51100-00000
$
8,749.99
250088
02/20/2025
MARVIN GOMEZ
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-11/4-11/15/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
117.00
250088
02/20/2025
MARVIN GOMEZ
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-12/2-12/6/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
65.00
250088
02/20/2025
MARVIN GOMEZ
ARPA REIM-REGIST-BASIC-8/19-8/23/2024
275-60-734-53370-16077
$
65.00
250089
02/20/2025
MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP
CLEAR CARB DIESEL, 3,494 GALLONS
402-50-590-53110-16140
$
8,841.24
250089
02/20/2025
MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP
CLEAR CARB DIESEL, 3,494 GALLONS
402-50-591-53110-16140
$
5,894.15
250089
02/20/2025
MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP
RED RENEWABLE DIESEL, 1,497 GALLONS
402-50-590-53110-16140
$
3,944.49
250089
02/20/2025
MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP
RED RENEWABLE DIESEL, 1,497 GALLONS
402-50-591-53110-16140
$
2,629.66
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
MATERIAL&SUPPLIES-48 PCS TAP/DIE SET
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
103.36
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
MATERIAL&SUPPLIES-48 PCS TAP/DIE SET
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
103.36
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER FOR NEW -NON HYBRID&ELE. VEHICLE
402-50-590-51100-00000
$
1,219.89
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER FOR NEW -NON HYBRID&ELE. VEHICLE
402-50-591-51100-00000
$
1,219.89
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
MATERIAL&SUPPLIES-HOOD&TAILGATE PROP
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
1,231.72
250090
02/20/2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH PORRETTA
MATERIAL&SUPPLIES-HOOD&TAILGATE PROP
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
1,231.71
250091
02/20/2025
MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES FOR FLEET SERVICES
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
131.13
250091
02/20/2025
MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES FOR FLEET SERVICES
402-50-591-53100-00000
$
131.13
250092
02/20/2025
MILLER'S & ISHAMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISER ANNUAL SRVC AT CITY YARD
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
468.83
250093
02/20/2025
NATURE OUTFITTERS, LLC
2/EA DYNO CLIMB AUTO BELAY
100-60-620-53100-00000
$
5,081,65
250094
02/20/2025
RAILPROS, INC.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT &INSPECTION 1/1-1/31/2025
255-50-520-58100-15550
$
5,833.42
250095
02/20/2025
RAQUEL M. CERVANTES
CASE# RID 1202591- NOE CERVANTES
100-00-000-21225-00000
$
115.39
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-ST LIGHT-14403 PACIFIC-1/1-1/31/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
50,262.65
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-ST LIGHT- 14352 1/2 OHIO 1/8-2/5/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
74.53
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-METROLINK-3877 DOWNING 12/26-1/26/25
245-50-530-53401-15535
$
225.84
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-ST LIGHT-13911 1/2 LOS ANGELES 1/9-2/6/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
73.05
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-TRAF SIGNALS-14104 LOS ANGELES 1/9-2/6/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
88.53
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-TRANSIT CENTER-3821 BOGARTA 1/9-2/6/25
254-60-620-53401-15882
$
5,230.34
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-CNG-14747 1/2 RAMONA 1/9-2/6/25
100-60-620-5340 1 -00000
$
7,311,28
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-SPRINKLERS-14403 PACIFIC 12/26-1/26/25
251-50-560-53401-00000
$
386.83
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-CB-AUDITORIUM-14403 PACIFIC 1/8-2/5/25
100-60-620-53401-00000
$
1,349.91
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-TRAF SIGNALS-14204 OHIO 1/8-2/5/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
96.14
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-PUENTE PUMPHOUSE-PUENTE/SB FWY 12/26-1/26/25
240-50-551-53401-15705
$
6T25
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-ST LIGHT-14006 1/2 LOS ANGELES 1/9-2/6/25
251-50-530-53401-00000
$
76.98
250096
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ELEC-CB-PUBLIC BLDGS-14403 PACIFIC 12/26-1/26/25
100-60-620-53401-00000
$
20,149.01
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Payment Number
Payment Date
Vendor Name
Description (Item)
Account Number
Amount
250097
02/20/2025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
GAS-72725-CNG STATION-14747 RAMONA 1/1-2/1/25
402-50-590-53110-16140
$
4,393.54
250098
02/20/2025
VERIZON WIRELESS
PI IONE-870914792-00001 -PUBLIC WORKS 12/22-1/21/25
240-50-550-53403-15705
$
1,000.00
250098
02/20/2025
VERIZON WIRELESS
PIIONE-870914792-00001-PUBLIC WORKS 12/22-1/21/25
240-50-551-53403-15705
$
697.47
250099
02/20/2025
WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING, INC
CNG FUEL FOR CITY AND POLICE VEHICLES JAN 2025
402-50-590-53110-16140
$
765.17
250099
02/20/2025
WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING, INC
CNG FUEL FOR CITY AND POLICE VEHICLES JAN 2025
402-50-591-53110-16140
$
765.16
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
SPECIAL TRIPS FOR TRANSIT DECEMBER 2024
100-25-299-53370-00000
$
211.00
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
SPECIAL TRIPS FOR TRANSIT DECEMBER 2024
244-50-580-51100-15540
$
1,055.00
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
FIXED ROUTE SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2024
244-50-580-51100-15525
$
110,153.82
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2024
244-50-580-51100-15520
$
29,196.49
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
FAREBOX REVENUE DECEMBER 2024
244-50-000-4215 1 -00000
$
(3,077.50)
250100
02/20/2025
SOUTHLAND TRANSIT, INC.
FAREBOX REVENUE DECEMBER 2024
244-50-000-4215 1 -00000
$
(199.50)
250101
02/20/2025
ZUSSER COMPANY, INC.
CONSTR. CONTRACT BARNES PARK 08PMT 12/19-1/21/25
258-50-520-58100-55001
$
269,978.60
250102
02/20/2025
PACIFIC PREMIER BANK
ESCROW# 20240628-2835-ZUSSER-08RET 12/19-1/21/25
258-00-000-14312-55001
$
14,209.40
250103
02/20/2025
ANTHONY VAZQUEZ
REIM-IMSA 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES
240-50-550-53330-15705
$
100.00
250104
02/20/2025
ALL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST
HRA ADMIN-4022 ADMINISTRATION FEE
100-10-150-51101-00000
$
2,940.00
250104
02/20/2025
ALL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST
2023 ADMINISTRATION FEE
100-10-150-51101-00000
$
2,940.00
250104
02/20/2025
ALL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST
3023 ADMINISTRATION FEE
100-10-150-51101-00000
$
2,961.00
250104
02/20/2025
ALL HEALTH BENEFIT TRUST
1024 ADMINISTRATION FEE
100-10-150-51101-00000
$
3,003.00
250105
02/20/2025
GLENDORA GARDENS NURSERY
AFRICAN DAISY MIX
251-50-560-53100-00000
$
3,528.00
250106
02/20/2025
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
JAN 2025-NEXTGEN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT W BP CITY
275-25-719-51101-17518
$
7,440.99
250107
02/20/2025
GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ
REIM-HIGH VISIBILITY BUMPER
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
72.22
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00001
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
383.50
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00159
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
147.50
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00163
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
2,779.50
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00164
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
161.00
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00167
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
29.50
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00169
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
880.00
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00171
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
295.00
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00172
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
671.00
250108
02/20/2025
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
NOV 2024-LEGAL SRVC-BA020-00173
403-10-150-51102-11106
$
335.50
250109
02/20/2025
MILLER'S & ISHAMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR FLEET-8/23/2024
402-50-590-51101-00000
$
335.15
250109
02/20/2025
MILLER'S & ISHAMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR POLICE VEHICLES-12/5/2024
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
309.95
250110
02/20/2025
NEW CHEF FASHION, INC.
CITY POLO SHIRTS
100-10-150-53370-11123
$
1,805.62
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
SUPPLIES FOR MORGAN PARK
100-60-610-53100-00000
$
26.39
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR PARK MAINTENANCE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
5.06
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
SUPPLIES FOR MORGAN PARK
100-60-610-53100-00000
$
5.06
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
63.87
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES-STEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
240-50-551-53100-00000
$
10.57
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR PARK MAINTENANCE
251-50-571-53100-00000
$
28.59
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
220.35
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TRAFFIC DIVISION
254-50-550-53100-15705
$
61.72
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
252-60-620-53100-00000
$
198.32
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
33.44
250111
02/20/2025
NICHOLS LUMBER & HARDWARE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
240-50-561-53100-00000
$
13.22
250112
02/20/2025
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION
240-50-510-53100-00000
$
142.34
250113
02/20/2025
OMEGA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI
245-50-570-53100-14885
$
515.62
250114
02/20/2025
PAINT BODY VINYL & GRAPHICS, INC.
DODGE CHARGER SPOT GRAPHICS ON UNIT# 28
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
608.16
250114
02/20/2025
PAINT BODY VINYL & GRAPHICS, INC.
DODGE CHARGER SPOT GRAPHICS ON UNIT# 34
402-50-591-51101-00000
$
608.16
250115
02/20/2025
QUINN COMPANY
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS GENERATOR CITY HALL 12/16/24
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
967.50
250115
02/20/2025
QUINN COMPANY
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS GENERATOR CITY YARD 12/16/24
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
967.50
250115
02/20/2025
QUINN COMPANY
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS GENERATOR CITY YARD 12/16/24
100-60-620-53371-00000
$
967.50
250116
02/20/2025
RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA INC
BOOTS FOR EMPLOYEE (995-I-121929)
402-50-590-50119-00000
$
150.00
250116
02/20/2025
RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA INC
BOOTS FOR EMPLOYEE (995-1-121929)
402-50-591-50119-00000
$
149.95
250117
02/20/2025
REYNOLDS MOTOR CORP.
MATERIAL & SUPPLIES FOR UNIT#5031
402-50-590-53100-00000
$
209.87
250118
02/20/2025
S&S WORLDWIDE, INC
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
110-60-685-53100-00000
$
1,095.37
250119
02/20/2025
SECTRAN SECURITY INC.
SECTRAN SERVICE CASH TRANSFER TO LOOMIS FEB 2025
100-25-299-53370-12404
$
472.08
250120
02/20/2025
SHARPLINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES -OMEGA POST, MOUNT BASE
245-50-550-53100-15622
$
2,755.98
250121
02/20/2025
SHOETERIA INC
BOOTS FOR PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYEE
251-50-562-50119-00000
$
270.00
250121
02/20/2025
SHOETERIA INC
BOOTS FOR PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYEE
255-50-562-50119-15705
$
30.00
250121
02/20/2025
SHOETERIA INC
BOOTS FOR PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYEE
240-50-560-501 19-00000
$
150.00
250121
02/20/2025
SHOETERIA INC
BOOTS FOR PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYEE
240-50-560-50119-15705
$
30.00
250121
02/20/2025
SHOETERIA INC
BOOTS FOR PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYEE
251-50-560-50119-00000
$
120.00
250122
02/20/2025
SMART & FINAL
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
110-60-685-53100-00000
$
125.04
250122
02/20/2025
SMART & FINAL
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
100-60-630-53100-00000
$
73.48
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250122
250122
250122
250122
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250122
250122
250122
250122
250122
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ULINE, INC.
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ULINE, INC.
ULINE, INC.
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WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
PERS-RETIREMENT
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE COMPANY
STATE DISBURSEMENT
STATE DISBURSEMENT
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
MASSMUTUAL
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT
S.E.I.U. LOCAL 721
S.E.I.U. LOCAL 721
S.E.I.U. LOCAL 721
Description (Item)
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR CITY COUNCIL
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR HOMELESS COUNT
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES -BASIC VALENTINE CELEBRATION
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR TEEN CENTER
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR ZOCALO PARK
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE CREW
WATER & COFFEE SUPPLIES FOR CITY FACILITIES
WATER & COFFEE SUPPLIES FOR CITY FACILITIES
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES -ARBORJET SHORTSTOP
FIN -DESTRUCTION OF CONFIDENTIAL DOCS JAN.2025
SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES FOR BUILIDING MAINTENANCE
PERS SURVIVOR RETIREMENT
PERS REDEPOSIT
PERS SWORN- 344
PERS MISC 350
PERS SWORN 351
PERS MISC 352
PERS SWORN CITY PAID - PEPRA
PERS SWORN ER REG PAY
PT PERS MISC CITY PAID
PERS MISC CITY PAID
PERS MISC CITY PAID - PEPRA
ROUNDING DIFFERENCE
EMPOWER
EMPOWER RETIREMENT
EMPOWER
EMPOWER
FSA - AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE COMPANY
SDU - CHILD SUPPORT
SDU - CHILD SUPPORT
DEFERRED COMP LOAN REPAYMENT
DEFERRED COMP LOAN REPAYMENT
DEFERRED COMP LOAN REPAYMENT
EMPOWER CITY PAID
MASS MUTUAL CITY PAID
EMPOWER CITY PAID
FEDERAL INCOME TAX PAYMENT
SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENT
MEDICARE PAYMENT
STATE INCOME TAX PAYMENT
DUES: FEBRUARY 2025 PP#03-04
DUES: FEBRUARY 2025 PP#03-04
DUES: FEBRUARY 2025 PP#03-04
Account Number
100-25-299-53100-11405
100-60-640-53100-00000
110-60-685-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-650-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-630-53100-00000
100-60-660-53100-00000
110-60-685-53100-00000
240-50-551-53100-15705
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
251-50-560-53100-00000
100-20-210-51101-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-60-620-53100-00000
252-60-620-53100-00000
100-00-000-21207-00000
100-00-000-21206-00000
100-00-000-21206-00000
100-00-000-21206-00000
100-00-000-21206-00000
100-00-000-21206-00000
100-00-000-21256-00000
100-00-000-21256-00000
100-00-000-21256-00000
100-00-000-21256-00000
100-00-000-21256-00000
100-25-299-53370-00000
100-00-000-21213-00000
100-00-000-21213-00000
100-00-000-21232-00000
100-00-000-21232-00000
100-00-000-21216-00000
100-00-000-21225-00000
100-00-000-21225-00000
100-00-000-2123 1 -00000
100-00-000-2123 1 -00000
100-00-000-2123 1 -00000
100-00-000-21257-00000
100-00-000-21257-00000
100-00-000-21257-00000
100-00-000-21203-00000
100-00-000-21200-00000
100-00-000-2120 1 -00000
100-00-000-21202-00000
100-00-000-21220-00000
100-00-000-21220-00000
100-00-000-21220-00000
Grand Total:
Amount
$ 51.66
$ 148.19
$ 112.83
$ 68.66
$ 13.98
$ 52.88
$ 16.29
$ 173.82
$ 18.94
$ 46.08
$ 64.13
$ 121.79
$ 120.50
$ 88.37
$ 590.28
$ 590.28
$ 2,075.34
$ 60.50
$ 96.06
$ 96.06
$ 192.04
$ 192.04
$ 95.53
$ 95.53
$ 431.60
$ 431.60
$ 277.83
$ 277.83
$ 78.87
$ 78.86
$ 182.28
$ 21.78
$ 23,821.25
$ 15,236.16
$ 7,877.78
$ 12,144.07
$ 23,838.61
$ 23,913.44
$ 427.20
$ 22,274.69
$ 19,300.92
$ (0.12)
$ 12,420.00
$ 2,817.12
$ 1,515.00
$ 1,131.07
$ 848.29
$ 2,565.52
$ 261.69
$ 414.80
$ 18.81
$ 51.54
$ 3,300.00
$ 2,250.00
$ 1,096.91
$ 76,957.46
$ 8,765.64
$ 23,461.90
$ 32,477.14
$ 90.00
$ 1,639.68
$ 3.00
$ 1,875,923.78
Page 8 of 8
Mayor
Alejandra Avila
Mayor Pro Tem
Daniel Damian
Councilmember
Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember
Emmanuel I Estrada
Councilmember
Manuel Lozano
presentedThese minutes are in Agenda order.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:04pm by Mayor Avila.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
Council Member Jean M. Ayala (present)
Council Member Emmanuel J. Estrada (present at 5:06pm)
Council Member Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila officially opened Public Communications at approximately 5:04 p.m. After observing no
individuals wishing to speak, Public Communications were promptly closed at approximately 5:05 p.m.
OPEN SESSION/STUDY SESSION — None
RECESS CLOSED SESSION — Council recessed to Closed Session at approximately 5:05 p.m.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
A. Case: Cetina, Huerta, Jimenez, Parra, Real, and Valdivia v. City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV14121
No Reportable Action
B. Case: Jorge Huerta v. City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court
No Reportable Action
C. Case: Jorge Huerta v. City of Baldwin Park
Los Angeles County Superior Court
No Reportable Action
Case No. 22PSCP00250
Case No. 24PSCP00567
02-19-2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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D. Case: K8 Investor Holdings, LLC v. City of Baldwin Park, Julia Sylva
United States District Court, Central District of California Case No. 2:23-cv-02428-
MPW
Continued to a future meeting.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Potential Case(s): Four (4)
No Reportable Action
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:07pm.
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
APPROVED: MARCH 5, 2025
Alej andra Avila, Mayor
02-19-2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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Mayor
Alejandra Avila
Mayor Pro Tem
Daniel Damian
Councilmember
Jean M. Ayala
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Councilmember
Manuel Lozano
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:01pm by Mayor Avila.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Saenz.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
Council Member Jean M. Ayala (present)
Council Member Emmanuel J. Estrada (present)
Council Member Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tern Daniel Damian (present)
Mayor Alejandra Avila (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Tabares announced that the City Council met in closed session on items listed on the Special
Meeting Agenda, all Council Members were present. On Item #IA, #113, #1C & #2 updates were given by
legal counsel and direction was given by City Council, there is no reportable action. Item #1D was continued
to a future meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor announced that the City Council are also members of the Board of Directors of the Housing
Authority and Finance Authority which are concurrently convening with the City Council this evening and each
Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $30 for attending the Housing Authority meeting and $50 for
attending the Finance Authority meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Avila and the City Council presented a City Plaque for Years of Service to Ron Garcia,
Director of Community Development.
Mayor Avila administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Police Officers and
Dispatchers: Officer Raymond Garcia, Officer Manuel Saenz, Officer Brian Munnerlyn, Officer
Michael Cano, Dispatcher Jennifer Scott, Sergeant Mario Alcazar, and Sergeant Chris Rivera.
Chief of Police Lopez introduced the new Police Officers and Dispatchers.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Avila opened Public Communications at approximately 7:44 p.m. The following individuals spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Jeanette Cardoza 3) Sam Brown
4) Luis Vasquez 5) Jorge Del Real Carlos 6) John Rios
After observing no additional individuals wishing to speak, Public Communications was closed at
approximately 8:01 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
2. Treasurer's Report City (CC) — December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting held on February 5, 2025.
Item #3 was pulled for a future date.
4. Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to
claimant:
• Silbia Baltierra The claimant alleges bodily injury.
• Juan Munoz The claimant alleges property damage.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
Approval of Contract Renewal with the LA County Department of Public Health for Health
Officer Services and Environmental Health Services on Behalf of the City of Baldwin Park
Motion to:
1. Approve the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health - Public Health Services
Contract No. JPH-005594 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the contract on behalf
of the City.
2. Authorize the CEO to make administrative adjustments as necessary to carry out the decision
of the City Council
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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6. Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of City pre -approved Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans as required by California Government Code Section 6852.27.
Motion to:
1. Authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal for an Architect to prepare City
owned ADU plans for the development of a City ADU pre -approved plan program in
accordance with Government Code 65852.27.
2. Direct Staff to evaluate the proposals and present the recommended proposal to the City
Council for consideration.
Item # 6 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt Motion Passed
[5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
7. Authorization to Establish a Pre -qualification List for On -Call Professional Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Home
American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) and Housing Authority Consultant Services and
Approval of Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with Avant Garde and Lorraine Mendez
& Associates
Motion to:
1. Approve the two firms to be used for on -call Administrative Consulting Services for three
years up to $50,000 annually for each firm until vacancies are filled; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to execute
Agreements in substantial form, subject to any non -substantive changes made by the CEO and
City Attorney.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make the necessary budget
adjustments; and
Item #7 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
8. Award Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde to prepare the City's five-year 2025-
2029 Consolidated Plan, yearly Action Plan, and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Motion to:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Avant Garde (Consultant) to prepare the City's
2025-2029 Consolidated Plain, yearly Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing; and
2. Authorize the Chief Executive officer, or designee, to make non -substantive changes as
approved by the City Attorney and execute the attached agreement with Avant Garde to
provide consulting services in an amount not to exceed $50,589 (includes 1.0% contingency).
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate $50,589 from the CDBG Fund #220 and the
HOME Fund #221, in accordance with the allowable administrative CAP from program
income.
Item #8 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Manuel Lozano to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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PUBLIC HEARING
9. Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance 1516 to Consider Approval
of Development Agreement No. 24-01 Between the City of Baldwin Park and Allvision, LLC and
the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Plan (MMRP) in conjunction with a request for the construction of a new two-sided
digital billboard sign (Location 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.; Applicant: Allvision, LLC; Case
Number: DA 24-01).
Motion to:
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1516, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ALLVISION, LLC FOR THE APPROVAL OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD
LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN
PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE
WITH THE CITY PLANNER".
2. Find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ISMND) as well as the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
(MMRP) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.
Resources Code, § § 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code
Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.) and adopt the ISMND and MMRP for this project.
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-004 approving DA 24-01: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH
THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY
PLANNER.
Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Avila at 8:22 p.m.
Public Communications opened at 8:29 PM. After observing no individuals wishing to speak, Public
Communications were closed at approximately 8:29 PM.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
City Attorney Tabares announced: let the record reflect that #3 is not part of counsel
recommendation
10. 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 25/26 Annual Action Plan Housing and Community
Development Needs and Priorities Public Hearing
Motion to receive and file this report along with any comments made by the Mayor and City Council
and residents during the public hearing, for inclusion in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan for 2025/26-
2029/30 and Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
Public Communications for Item # 10 opened at 8:34 PM. After observing no individuals wishing to
speak, Public Communications were closed at approximately 8:34 PM.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
11. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the Scheduled
Vacancy for the Planning Commission
Motion to accept the nomination for Diana Dzib as Planning Commissioner made by Council Member
Estrada
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel Estrada, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SA 1. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of
Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
SA 2. Treasurer's Report SA — December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Emmanuel Estrada to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
FINANCE AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Treasurer's Report FA — December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
2. Treasurer's Report HA — December 2024
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5
— 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
3. Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park Project Based Voucher Program Update
Motion to receive and file this report.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M Ayala, seconded by Daniel Damian to adopt Motion Passed [5
— 0]. AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS & COMMUNICATION
Council Member Lozano and Mayor Pro Tern Damian recognized Mayor Avila for her leadership at the Lario
Staging Area Town Hall.
Mayor Avila updated on the Lario Staging Area situation and thanked the regional mayors for their
collaboration.
Council Member Estrada spoke about sidewalk conditions, emphasizing a desire to collaborate with LIUNA
on a pilot program to improve sidewalks and offer hands-on training for Baldwin Park residents.
Mayor Avila requested an update on Barnes Park, to be presented at the next meeting.
Mayor Avila and Mayor Pro Tem Damian asked for updates on Habitat for Humanity projects, including
Torch and Stewart, the Cesar Chavez Project, and the Senior Housing Project, with timelines.
Mayor Avila and Mayor Pro Tern Damian requested information about the upcoming housing application
window, including criteria and details that could be shared with interested residents. Community
Development Director Garcia provided an update on the application process for new housing projects.
Treasurer Valenzuela acknowledged and thanked outgoing Community Development Director Garcia for his
service to the community.
City Clerk Saenz provided an update on the City Clerk Association of California Nuts & Bolts Training
Seminar held on February 6 and 7, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Avila adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:45 PM.
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
APPROVED: MARCH 5, 2025
Alejandra Avila, Mayor
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ITEM NO. 3
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nick Baldwin, Acting Director of Community Development
sBiEL DATE: March 5, 2025
Jarruw SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1516, entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC FOR THE
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-
SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100
BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC
LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE
CITY PLANNER".
SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to adopt and approve for second reading Ordinance No. 1516.
This item was heard by the City Council for the first reading at the February 19, 2025, Regular City Council
Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1.516, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION
LLC FOR THE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD
LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 31.00 BALDWIN PARK BLVD,
WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY
PLANNER".
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as a result of adoption of this Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
On February 19, 2025, the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park held a Public Hearing to approve introduction
of Ordinance No. 1516. The ordinance is for the construction of a new two-sided digital billboard sign with
commercial and transportation management -related messaging.
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LEGAL REVIEW
The report for the first reading for this project has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal
form and content.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1516
2. Staff Report Dated February 19, 2025
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC
FOR THE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN
THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100
BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC
LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH
THE CITY PLANNER
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2025, the City of Baldwin Park City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 1510 updating billboard and signage regulations in the
City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Zoning Code section 153.170.110 relating to
new static or digital billboard construction, digital billboard project shall meet
these Municipal Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Zoning Code section 153.170.110, the billboards
shall be required to receive Caltrans approval; and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the City of Baldwin Park will be required;
•
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024, the City of Baldwin Park Planning Division
received an application from Allvision LLC ("Applicant") requesting approval for
the construction of a new, two-sided digital LED billboard located in the railroad
right-of-way immediately south of 3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC)
Section 153.810.850 a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on January 22, 2025, to receive
comments and consider recommendation to City Council of a proposed
Development Agreement (DA 24-01) between the City and Applicant for
construction of the proposed billboard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at such hearing, adopted
Resolution PC 25-04 recommending that City Council approve the proposed
Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
environmental review procedures. In compliance with the California
65431.00103\43240607.2
Ordinance 1516
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Environmental Quality Act, Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality
Act guidelines, an Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
has been prepared for this project with the purpose of identifying the project's
significant effects on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was
circulated for public comments between December 23, 2024 to January 13,
2025; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to proposed mitigation measures,
and terms of the Development Agreement that will avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Development Agreement
(DA 24-01) (attached as Attachment "2" herewith and incorporated herein by
reference) and finds and declares that compliance with all notice, hearing, and
procedural requirements as set forth by law have been met, thus allowing the
City Council to review and consider the approval of the attached Development
Agreement (DA 24-01) and make the findings set forth below pursuant to BPMC
Section 153.210.860; and
WHEREAS, the findings set forth in the attached Development Agreement
(DA 24-01) and as set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are hereby
incorporated as findings by this City Council in adopting this ordinance, and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed
public hearing as required by law, to consider first reading to the proposed
ordinance to approve the Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby certifies the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council
during the above -referenced hearing, including the Initial Study, any public
comments received during the public comment period of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, the written staff reports, verbal testimony, and the development
plans, the City Council hereby finds that:
a) There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment; and
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b) The negative declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and
analysis; and
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the following findings of fact
pursuant to Section 153.210.860 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code relating to
Development Agreements:
a) The development agreement is consistent with the General Plan
objectives, policies, land uses and implementation programs and any
other adopted plans or policies applicable to the agreement.
The proposed digital billboard project is consistent with the General
Plan, specifically Goals 1 and 5 of the Economic Development
Chapter. Goal 1 encourages and facilitates activities that expand the
City's revenue base. The City will collect fees as negotiated through
the Development Agreement, which will bring much needed revenue to
the City. Also Goal 5 of the same chapter promotes economic
development along the 1-10 corridor through the establishment of uses
most likely to benefit from freeway frontage. The proposed project fits
this description since the billboards location next to the freeway is
essential for the advertising to reach potential customers.
b) The development agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in,
and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the
real property is located.
The proposed billboard will be located in the FC, Freeway
Commercial zone, which is intended commercial uses that
benefit from close proximity to the freeway. The digital
billboard will be constructed immediately adjacent to the
freeway and will capitalize on the thousands of potential
customers that travel this particular section of the 1-10
freeway.
c) The development agreement is in conformance with the public
convenience and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate
area and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in
the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of
the city as a whole.
The proposed billboard will not be detrimental to the general
welfare of the persons residing in the area or injurious to the
property or persons in the general neighborhood or city as a
whole. The lower section of the billboard will take up a tiny
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portion of land of approximately 36 square feet in area and
this land is located in the railroad right-of-way where other
commercial uses are not typically allowed by Metro. Also, the
billboard advertising faces will be oriented toward the freeway
and not be very visible, if at all, from the neighboring
properties. The billboards will operate in a safe manner
pertaining to brightness and frequency of scrolling that are
established by Federal, State, and local standards.
d) The development agreement is consistent with the provisions of
California Government Code §§ 65864 - 65869.5.
Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864 through 65869.5 are State
laws that govern how development agreements shall be
completed and the City's Municipal Code Section pertaining
to development agreements, BPMC 153.210.850, provides
local standards and processes for development agreements
that are consistent with State law. The Development
Agreement includes conditions, terms, restrictions and
requirements as permitted by Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864
through 65869.5.
SECTION 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council
hereby approves the Development Agreement (DA 24-01), by and between
Allvision LLC and the City of Baldwin Park, in the form as attached hereto as
Attachment "2", and authorizes its execution and all actions necessary to comply
with its terms subject to the following conditions of approval:
a) Applicant shall submit a signed wet -stamped survey
prepared by a licensed engineer identifying that the distance
between the proposed billboard structure at 12921 Garvey
Avenue and any other billboard complies with the State of
California Outdoor Advertising Act development standards
and the Applicant agrees that their proposed billboard sign at
12921 Garvey Avenue will be built in conformance with the
State of California Outdoor Advertising Act, including but not
limited to being placed 500 feet or more from any other
existing billboard.
SECTION 5. Ordinance No. 1516 is approved for introduction and first
reading on February 19, 2025 and adoption at the second reading on March 5,
2025.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final reading and adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 5TH day of MARCH, 2025
ALEJANDRA AVILA, MAYOR
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NORMA TABARES,
CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
1, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby
certify that the foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon
its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 19, 2025.
Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1516 was duly approved and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council on March 5, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHRISTPHER SAENZ,
CITY CLERK
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ITEM NO. 9
+�►��Wz, TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nick Baldwin, City Planner
siEL DATE: February 19, 2025
,,;,v SUBJECT: Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce First Reading of
Ordinance 1516 to Consider Approval of Development
Agreement No. 24-01 Between the City of Baldwin Park and
Allvision, LLC and the adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Plan (MMRP) in conjunction with a request for the
construction of a new two-sided digital billboard sign
(Location 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.; Applicant: Allvision,
LLC; Case Number: DA 24-01).
SUMMARY
The applicant, Allvision, LLC, is requesting approval for the construction of a new two-sided digital billboard
within the railroad right-of-way adjacent to 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd. that has a zoning designation of FC,
Freeway Commercial. The City Council, at a duly noticed hearing will introduce for first reading Ordinance No.
1516 (Attachment 1) authorizing the City to enter into Development Agreement No. 24-01 (Attachment 2) with
applicant for approval of the proposed digital billboard.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance 1.516, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION, LLC FOR THE APPROVAL OF A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL
BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100
BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON
FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER".
2. Find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(ISMND) as well as the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) was prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.)
("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § § 15000 et seq.) and adopt the
ISMND and MMRP for this project.
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-004 approving DA 24-01: "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-
SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO
3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON
FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There will be an increase in general fund revenues should this project be approved. The Developer shall pay an
annual development fee to the City starting at $75,000 and will escalate to $115,000 over the life of the contract.
Please see Development Agreement Terms of Attachment #2 of this staff report for specifics.
BACKGROUND
In July 2013, the City approved a Code Amendment (AZC-173) which included development standards relating
to digital billboards. In December 2016, the City Council approved an ordinance that would modify the
development standards to allow the construction of additional digital and static billboards. The construction of
additional billboards require agreements that allow the City more flexibility to negotiate other benefits from
billboard companies, including but not limited to new park signs, landscaping, and provide mitigation fees and/or
other benefits the City needs. In April 2017,.the City Council approved an ordinance to modify development
standards for all new billboards that would allow them to be constructed no taller than 65 feet, regardless of
proximity to a sound wall. In June 2024, the Sign Code was re -codified and new regulations for billboards were
standards for static and digital billboards were approved which superseded previous billboard standards
(Ordinance No. 1510).
DIGITAL BILLBOARD STRUCTURES
A digital billboard is defined by the Baldwin Park Municipal Code as, "any off -site advertising display, as defined
in the California Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 5202, that uses state-of-the-art digital technology.
Section 153,170.110 of the BPMC governs new static and digital billboard construction.
Digital billboards are an emerging media type that consists of a display surface with light emitting diodes (LEDs)
generating an image. The images are changed remotely via computer, functioning and appearing like large
computer screens. Digital billboards offer greater flexibility of use than conventional billboards. Typically, digital
advertising messages from advertisers rotate continuously, with each digital image on display for about four to
eight seconds, enabling billboard owners to sell the same advertising face multiple times. Digital billboards allow
advertisers to change messages throughout the course of a day. Images can be scheduled to run at certain times
of the day, on particular days of the week or even on specific billboards within a network. Digital billboards are
typically used in busy traffic areas, where advertisers are willing to pay more for the use of the billboard and thus
the LED displays generate substantially more revenue than a comparable traditional billboard.
Although LED display technology allows for scrolling, flashing or motion video, moving images on digital
billboards are generally prohibited by current Federal, State, and/or local regulations, due to traffic safety
concerns. Baldwin Park Ordinance No. 1510 also prohibits moving images on digital billboards and requires a
change in image no more frequent than every five seconds. LED displays are equipped with sensors that
automatically modify the brightness of the sign in response to ambient lighting conditions. During the day, the
display is brighter to provide the necessary contrast to allow the image to be visible. At night, the LED display
will be automatically dimmed to reduce glare.
There are a variety of Federal, State, and local provisions that regulate billboards and digital billboards. For
example, Caltrans limits locations of static billboards to be no less than 500 feet between billboards and any other
billboard on the same side of the freeway, whereas digital billboards must be separated by a minimum distance
of 1,000 linear feet on the same side of the freeway.
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TABLE #1
ADJACENT ZONING & LAND USE
ADJACENT PROPERTY
LOCATION
ZONING
PROPERTY USE
Subject Site
Freeway Commercial
Rail Right-of-way
Target Store
North
Freeway Commercial
Sierra Center Commercial center
East
Freeway Commercial
Office building, In & Out Museum
South
--
Interstate 10 Freeway
West
Freeway Commercial
Sierra Center Commercial center
DISCUSSION
On August 7, 2024, the Planning Division received an application from Allvision LLC requesting approval for
the construction of a new, two-sided digital LED billboard located in the railroad right-of-way immediately south
of 3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard (Target), north of the I-10 Freeway.
The proposed sign structure will have an overall height of 85 feet (billboard height at 80 feet) and height of 57'
as measure from the highest point of the freeway. The active display face will be 48 feet by 14 feet. The sign
structure is a metal pipe design with an upper section and a lower section with the lower section being offset from
the upper. The two sign faces will not be parallel to each other, but rather V-shaped to provide better viewing
angles for drivers in both directions on the freeway. The sign faces will be 20 feet apart in the widest section. The
location of the base of the structure is located approximately five feet into the railroad right-of-way and 15 feet
from the center of the train tracks, which is in accordance with railroad regulations. Due to the off -set
configuration of the structure, the upper section will extend over the tracks and go as far as the other side of the
railroad right-of-way. Metro has reviewed the sign location and clearance above the train tracks and has
confirmed that both are acceptable (see Attachment 8). The messages shown on the billboard faces will be
commercial in nature but will also be available to Metro to advertise traffic alerts and other messaging of a public
service nature.
The proposed billboard will meet the developments standards of the City's sign code. The proposed sign area of
14' height by 48' width matches the maximum dimensions permitted. The maximum height permitted for
billboards is 65' as measured from the highest point of the freeway and the proposal is for a billboard structure
that measures 85 tall from grade, but only 57' as measured from the top of the freeway, so the overall height of
the structure is in compliance. The project is in conformance with the distance requirements to digital billboards
(1,000 feet) and static billboards (500 feet) because there are no other billboards in the immediate vicinity. The
brightness of the billboard and the frequency of message change are operational characteristics that will be within
the City standards and will further subject to Caltrans permitting and enforcement.
Development Agreement
Per Section 153.210.860 of the BPMC, the City Council must make the findings of fact about the proposed
Development Agreement, which are provided in the section below.
FINDINGS OF FACT— Development Agreement
1. Consistent with the General Plan: The proposed development agreement is consistent with the General Plan
objectives, policies, land uses and implementation programs and any other adopted plans or policies applicable
to the agreement.
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The proposed digital billboard project is consistent with the General Plan, specifically Goals 1 and 5 of the
Economic Development Chapter. Goal 1 encourages and facilitates activities that expand the City's revenue
base. The City will collect fees as negotiated through the Development Agreement, which will bring much needed
revenue to the City. Also Goal 5 of the same chapter promotes economic development along the I-10 corridor
through the establishment of uses most likely to benefit from freeway frontage. The proposed project fits this
description since the billboards' location next to the freeway is essential for the advertising to reach potential
customers.
2. Existing compatibility: The development agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located.
The proposed billboard will be located in the FC, Freeway Commercial zone, which is intended for commercial
uses that benefit from close proximity to the freeway. The digital billboard will be constructed immediately
adjacent to the freeway and will capitalize on the thousands of potential customers that travel this particular
section of the I-10 freeway.
3. Public convenience and welfare: The development agreement is in conformance with the public
convenience and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area and will not be detrimental or injurious
to the property or persons in the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the city as a
whole.
The proposed billboard will not be detrimental to the general welfare of the persons residing in the area or
injurious to the property or persons in the general neighborhood or city as a whole based on the following: The
lower section of the billboard will take up a tiny portion of land of approximately 36 square feet in area and this
land is located in the railroad right-of-way where other commercial uses are not typically allowed by Metro. Also,
the billboard advertising faces will be oriented toward the freeway and not be very visible, if at all, from the
neighboring properties. The billboards will operate in a safe manner pertaining to brightness and frequency of
scrolling that are established by Federal, State, and local standards.
4. Consistent with Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864 through 65869.5: The development agreement is
consistent with Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864 through 65869.5.
Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864 through 65869.5 are State laws that govern how development agreements shall
be completed and the City's Municipal Code Section pertaining to development agreements, BPMC 153.210.820
et seq provides local standards and processes for development agreements that are consistent with State law.
SUMMARY OF AGREEMENT
The term of the proposed agreement is 25 years with an option to extend. Public benefits include a one-time
$25,000 processing fee, City fees associated with Building Plan check and permit issuance, and an annual public
benefit contribution that will start at $75,000 and grow to be $115,000 over the life of the contract. The City will
have use of the billboard of up to 5% of the total available display time on either face free of charge and a
discounted rate for additional advertising. Public safety alerts will appear on the billboard at no charge. A sign
reading "City of Baldwin Park" shall be installed above the display panel on each face. In the event that
telecommunications equipment is mounted to the sign structure in the future, the developer agrees to pay the City
an annual fixed fee of 15% of the total amount of additional revenue collected by the developer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
As required by Code, the Planning Commission heard the subject proposal at their regular meeting on January
22, 2025. They considered the project and found that it meets the required Findings of Fact and unanimously
recommended approval of the project to the City Council by Resolution PC 25-04.
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ALTERNATIVES
None
CEQA REVIEW
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN PREPARED, INDICATING THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT ONCE THE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED (ATTACHMENT 5). IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CEQA GUIDELINES, A NOTICE
OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY
CLERK, POSTED ON THE CITY WEBSITE, AND WAS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL FOR REVIEW ON
DECEMBER 23, 2024. THE POSTING OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT BEGAN A 20-DAY PUBLIC
COMMENT PERIOD COMMENCED FROM THAT DATE AND ENDED ON JANUARY 13, 2025.
DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, ONE COMMENT WAS RECEIVED WHICH IS ATTACHED
TO THIS STAFF REPORT (ATTACHMENT 6). THE COMMENT PERTAINS TO THE HEALTH EFFECTS
OF LED LIGHT AND THE MEASUREMENT OF LED LIGHT. A RESPONSE TO COMMENTS WAS
PREPARED (ATTACHMENT 7) AND THE RESPONSE ADDRESSES THE POINTS MADE BY THE
PUBLIC COMMENT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NO CHANGES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
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A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAS POSTED AT CITY HALL ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES WERE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 5, 2025 TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS
AND OCCUPANTS WITHIN A 300-FOOT RADIUS OF THE SUBJECT SITE AND PUBLISHED IN THE
LOCAL PUBLICATION OF RECORD
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance 151.6
2. Development Agreement 24-01
3. CC Resolution No. 2025-04
4. Project Plans
5. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(https: //www.baldwinpark. com/DocumentCenter/View/275 5/ISMND-with-Appendicies-for-AllVision-
Metro-Billboard)
6. Public Comment
7. Response to Public Comment
8. Metro Authorization
9. Vicinity Map
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK TO ENTER INTO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLVISION LLC
FOR THE APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO-SIDED DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN
THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100
BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH THE SPECIFIC
LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON FILE WITH
THE CITY PLANNER
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2024, the City of Baldwin Park City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 1510 updating billboard and signage regulations in the
City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Zoning Code section 153.170.110 relating to
new static or digital billboard construction, digital billboard project shall meet
these Municipal Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Zoning Code section 153.170.110, the billboards
shall be required to receive Caltrans approval; and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the City of Baldwin Park will be required;
•
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024, the City of Baldwin Park Planning Division
received an application from Allvision LLC ("Applicant") requesting approval for
the construction of a new, two-sided digital LED billboard located in the railroad
right-of-way immediately south of 3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC)
Section 153.810.850 a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on January 22, 2025, to receive
comments and consider recommendation to City Council of a proposed
Development Agreement (DA 24-01) between the City and Applicant for
construction of the proposed billboard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at such hearing, adopted
Resolution PC 25-04 recommending that City Council approve the proposed
Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's
environmental review procedures. In compliance with the California
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Environmental Quality Act, Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality
Act guidelines, an Initial Study (IS) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
has been prepared for this project with the purpose of identifying the project's
significant effects on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was
circulated for public comments between December 23, 2024 to January 13,
2025; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed to proposed mitigation measures,
and terms of the Development Agreement that will avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Development Agreement
(DA 24-01) (attached as Attachment "2" herewith and incorporated herein by
reference) and finds and declares that compliance with all notice, hearing, and
procedural requirements as set forth by law have been met, thus allowing the
City Council to review and consider the approval of the attached Development
Agreement (DA 24-01) and make the findings set forth below pursuant to BPMC
Section 153.210.860; and
WHEREAS, the findings set forth in the attached Development Agreement
(DA 24-01) and as set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are hereby
incorporated as findings by this City Council in adopting this ordinance, and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed
public hearing as required by law, to consider first reading to the proposed
ordinance to approve the Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby certifies the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council
during the above -referenced hearing, including the Initial Study, any public
comments received during the public comment period of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, the written staff reports, verbal testimony, and the development
plans, the City Council hereby finds that:
a) There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment; and
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b) The negative declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and
analysis; and
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the following findings of fact
pursuant to Section 153.210.860 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code relating to
Development Agreements:
a) The development agreement is consistent with the General Plan
objectives, policies, land uses and implementation programs and any
other adopted plans or policies applicable to the agreement.
The proposed digital billboard project is consistent with the General
Plan, specifically Goals 1 and 5 of the Economic Development
Chapter. Goal 1 encourages and facilitates activities that expand the
City's revenue base. The City will collect fees as negotiated through
the Development Agreement, which will bring much needed revenue to
the City. Also Goal 5 of the same chapter promotes economic
development along the 1-10 corridor through the establishment of uses
most likely to benefit from freeway frontage. The proposed project fits
this description since the billboards location next to the freeway is
essential for the advertising to reach potential customers.
b) The development agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in,
and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the
real property is located.
The proposed billboard will be located in the FC, Freeway
Commercial zone, which is intended commercial uses that
benefit from close proximity to the freeway. The digital
billboard will be constructed immediately adjacent to the
freeway and will capitalize on the thousands of potential
customers that travel this particular section of the 1-10
freeway.
c) The development agreement is in conformance with the public
convenience and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate
area and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in
the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of
the city as a whole.
The proposed billboard will not be detrimental to the general
welfare of the persons residing in the area or injurious to the
property or persons in the general neighborhood or city as a
whole. The lower section of the billboard will take up a tiny
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portion of land of approximately 36 square feet in area and
this land is located in the railroad right-of-way where other
commercial uses are not typically allowed by Metro. Also, the
billboard advertising faces will be oriented toward the freeway
and not be very visible, if at all, from the neighboring
properties. The billboards will operate in a safe manner
pertaining to brightness and frequency of scrolling that are
established by Federal, State, and local standards.
d) The development agreement is consistent with the provisions of
California Government Code §§ 65864 - 65869.5.
Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864 through 65869.5 are State
laws that govern how development agreements shall be
completed and the City's Municipal Code Section pertaining
to development agreements, BPMC 153.210.850, provides
local standards and processes for development agreements
that are consistent with State law. The Development
Agreement includes conditions, terms, restrictions and
requirements as permitted by Cal. Gov't Code Section 65864
through 65869.5.
SECTION 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council
hereby approves the Development Agreement (DA 24-01), by and between
Allvision LLC and the City of Baldwin Park, in the form as attached hereto as
Attachment "2", and authorizes its execution and all actions necessary to comply
with its terms subject to the following conditions of approval:
a) Applicant shall submit a signed wet -stamped survey
prepared by a licensed engineer identifying that the distance
between the proposed billboard structure at 12921 Garvey
Avenue and any other billboard complies with the State of
California Outdoor Advertising Act development standards
and the Applicant agrees that their proposed billboard sign at
12921 Garvey Avenue will be built in conformance with the
State of California Outdoor Advertising Act, including but not
limited to being placed 500 feet or more from any other
existing billboard.
SECTION 5. Ordinance No. 1516 is approved for introduction and first
reading on February 19, 2025 and adoption at the second reading on ,
2025.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final reading and adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE _ day of , 2025
ALEJANDRA AVILA, MAYOR
CHRISTOPHER SAENZ,
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK )
I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby
certify that the foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon
its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 19, 2025.
Thereafter, said Ordinance No. 1516 was duly approved and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council on , 2025 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHRISTPHER SAENZ,
CITY CLERK
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Baldwin Park
c/o City Clerk
4403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
[Exempt From Recording Fee Per Gov. Code §6103]
(Space Above Line for Recorder's Use)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, a California municipal corporation
ALLVISION LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
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[Exempt From Recording Fee Per Gov. Code §6103]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND
ALLVISION LLC
This Development Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into this
day of , 2025 (hereinafter the "Effective Date"), by and between
the City of Baldwin Park (hereinafter "City"), and Allvision LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (hereinafter "Developer"), as agent for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority ("Owner").
RECITALS
This Development Aareement is predicated upon the followina facts:
A. The Development Agreement Act (Government Code section 65864 et
seq.) authorizes cities to enter into binding development agreements with persons having
a legal or equitable interest in real property for the development of such property, all for
the purposes of strengthening the public planning process, encouraging private
participation and comprehensive planning and identifying the economic costs of such
development.
B. Owner represents and warrants it is the owner of certain real property
located adjacent to and on the north side of the Interstate 10 Freeway at ,
in the City of Baldwin Park, also known as the "Metro Transportation Baldwin Park" (APN:
8555-006-900), as more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein (the "Site").
C. Developer desires to install on the Site a new double -sided 14 x 48-foot
digital display which is oriented toward the east and west along the Interstate 10 Freeway,
as more particularly described in the Scope of Development attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and as depicted in the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein
(the "New Digital Billboard" or the "Project").
D. Pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Revenue Services
Contract between Developer and Owner ("Owner Agreement"), Developer has an
interest in developing the New Digital Billboard.
E. Developer and City recognize that Owner has a legal or equitable interest
in the Site and Developer, as Owner's agent, also has an interest in the Project, and is
qualified to enter into this Agreement in accordance with the Development Agreement
Act.
F. In anticipation of the implementation of the Project, the Developer has made
or will make application to the City (in its governmental capacity) for certain approvals,
entitlements, findings, and permits required for the implementation of the Project,
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including, a sign use permit, and an application for a development agreement for the
Project under the Development Agreement Act.
G. To mitigate the impact of the installation of the New Digital Billboard and in
consideration of the City's agreement to enter into this Agreement with Developer and
grant the approvals sought by Developer for the New Digital Billboard, Developer will pay
the City an annual Public Benefit Contribution (as such terms are defined below), for the
consideration to the City to enter into this Agreement and to mitigate the impact of the
installation of the New Digital Billboard and for the Owner (through the Developer as the
Owner's agent) to reimburse the City its Project costs.
H. The Site is located within the , on property that is zoned
. Developer and the City agree that a development
agreement should be approved and adopted to memorialize the property expectations of
the City and Developer, as more particularly described herein.
I. The City Council has specifically considered the Project's environmental
impacts and public benefits and approved the Project in compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
J. This Agreement eliminates uncertainty in planning and provides for the
orderly implementation of the Project in a manner consistent with the City's zoning
regulations and the General Plan.
K. On , 2025, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. -2025, recommending approval of this
Agreement (Development Agreement No. -25) to the City Council and requiring
Developer's compliance with the specific Conditions of Approval stated therein. In
addition, at the same meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
-2025, approving Design Review No. -25.
L. On , 2025, the City Council found that, as a result of the
Project, the City's Development Approvals and this Agreement, substantial public benefits
will accrue to the public and that it is in the best public interest of the City and its residents,
to adopt this Agreement. This Agreement and the proposed Development (as hereinafter
defined) will achieve a number of City objectives, including but not limited to utilizing the
Site for a revenue -generating use.
M. On , 2025, the City Council, at a duly noticed
hearing to consider the approval of this Agreement, considered the proposal, heard
testimony, and introduced Ordinance No. , which Ordinance approves this
Agreement.
N. On , 2025, the City Council held the second reading on, and
adopted Ordinance No. , thereby approving this Agreement.
O. The City finds and determines that all actions required of the City precedent
to approval of this Agreement by Ordinance No. of the City Council have been duly
and regularly taken.
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NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority contained in the Development
Agreement Act, as it applies to the City, and in consideration of the above recitals and of
the mutual covenants hereinafter contained and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
1.1. Definitions. This Agreement uses a number of terms having specific
meanings, as defined below. These specially defined terms are distinguished by having
the initial letter capitalized, when used in the Agreement. In addition to the terms defined
in the Recitals above, the defined terms include the following:
1.1.1 "Additional Revenue" means revenue received from a third -party
for use of the support structure of the New Digital Billboard for the installation of
Telecommunications Facilities.
1.1.2 "Agreement" means this Development Agreement and all
attachments and exhibits hereto.
1.1.3 "Anniversary Date" is the annual reoccurrence of the
Commencement Date.
corporation.
1.1.4 "City" means the City of Baldwin Park, a California municipal
1.1.5 "City Council" means the City Council of the City.
1.1.6 "City Fees" means all fees and charges required by City that are
customarily and uniformly applied to all construction or development related activity
including, but not limited to, fees for land use applications, building permit applications,
building permits, grading permits, hauling permits, encroachment permits, demolition
permits, lot line adjustments, street vacations, inspections, certificates of occupancy and
plan check.
1.1.7 "Commencement Date" means the date that is five (5) business
days after the satisfaction of the Completion Requirements.
1.1.8 "Completion Requirements" means (i) issuance of all Development
Approvals, Final Permits and/or compliance with all requirements under applicable laws
required to operate the New Digital Billboard and the expiration of all applicable challenge
periods related to the foregoing without the filing of any challenge or appeal (or if a
challenge or appeal has been filed, such challenge or appeal has been resolved on terms
reasonably satisfactory to Developer), as evidenced by written notice thereof from
Developer to the City, and (ii) completion of construction of the New Digital Billboard, such
that Developer can immediately commence operation of the New Digital Billboard (as
determined by Developer in its reasonable discretion) for the display of third party
advertising, as evidenced by written notice thereof from Developer to the City.
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1.1.9 "Developer" means All Vision LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company duly existing and operating, and its successors and assigns.
1.1.10 "Development" means the installation of a New Digital Billboard on
the Site and underground utilities connecting Southern California Edison's electrical
source to the New Digital Billboard, as well as any other improvements to the Site for the
purpose of completing the structures, improvements and facilities comprising the Project.
1.1.11 "Development Agreement Act" means Article 2.5 of Chapter 4 of
Division 1 of Title 7 (Sections 65864 through 65869.5) of the California Government Code,
as the same may be amended or re -codified from time to time.
1.1.12 "Development Approvals" means any and all permits, licenses,
consents, rights and privileges that are prerequisites to construct and operate the New
Digital Billboard, including without limitation, the approval of the Board of Directors of
Owner, and that are approved or issued by the City in connection with the Project on or
before the Effective Date, including, without limitation, this Agreement and the following
entitlements: the Resolution No. approved by the Planning Commission on
2025, and approval of the City Council by Ordinance No. on
, 2025, as further described at Section 4.3 herein.
1.1.13 "Effective Date" means the date inserted into the preamble of this
Agreement, which is thirty (30) days following (a) approval of this Agreement by ordinance
of the City Council, provided this Agreement is signed by Developer and the City, (b) the
Development Approvals have been approved; and (c) expiration of all applicable
challenge periods without the filing of any challenge or appeal (or if a challenge or appeal
has been filed, such challenge or appeal has been resolved on terms reasonably
satisfactory to Developer) related to the Development Approvals and CEQA.
1.1.14 "Final Permits" shall mean all necessary/required permits and
inspections by all governmental and utility agencies, including any permits and approvals
required by the California Department of Transportation, to construct and operate the New
Digital Billboard and related improvements, which are signed and dated by the City, as
applicable. Final Permits do not include the Development Approvals.
1.1.15 "Land Use Regulations" means all ordinances, resolutions, codes,
rules, regulations and official policies of the City, including, but not limited to, the City's
General Plan, Municipal Code and Zoning Code, which govern development and use of
the Site, including, without limitation, the permitted use of land, the density or intensity of
use, subdivision requirements, the maximum height and size of the New Digital Billboard,
and the design, improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to
the Development or the Site which are in full force and effect as of the Effective Date of
this Agreement, subject to the terms of this Agreement. Land Use Regulations shall also
include the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")
regulations and approvals from the California Department of Transportation Outdoor
Advertising Division, to the extent applicable.
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1.1.16 "Lease" means the lease, license, or contract as the case may be,
for the Site between Owner, as landlord or licensor (or similar term), and Developer, as
tenant or licensee (or similar term), as set forth in the Owner Agreement or any written
lease agreement entered into between Owner and Developer pursuant thereto. In the
event that Developer is subsequently granted an easement over the Site for purposes of
developing and operating outdoor advertising structures thereon, which easement
supersedes Developer's license or leasehold interest therein, all references to herein
"Lease" or Developer's leasehold interest shall be deemed to refer Developer's easement
over the Site.
1.1.17 "Mortgagee" means a mortgagee of a mortgage, a beneficiary under
a deed of trust or any other security -device, a lender or each of their respective
successors and assigns.
1.1.18 "Official Records" means the official Records of Los Angeles
County, California.
1.1.19 "Owner Agreement" means that certain Second Amended and
Restated Revenue Services Contract dated as of June 29, 2017 entered into between
Owner and Developer, as amended, governing, among other things, use and
development of the Site for outdoor advertising purposes.
1.1.20 "Processing Fee" is the fee which is in addition to the payment of
City Fees or customary building plan check or building permit fees, and is intended to
reimburse the City for fees and costs incurred in connection with City's review, evaluation,
and analysis pertaining to the New Digital Billboard, including, but not limited to, legal and
consultant fees and feasibility analysis incurred by the City in negotiation and preparation
of this Agreement, equal to $25,000.
1.1.21 "Project" means the New Digital Billboard as described in Exhibit "B"
consistent with the Development Approvals and the Final Permits.
1.1.22 "Public Benefit Contribution" means the payment from Developer
to City pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement, which payment may be used by the
City for various public projects and programs.
1.1.23 "Site" refers to the real property described in Recital B and more
specifically described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
1.1.24 "Scope of Development" means the Scope of Development
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein.
1.1.25 "Subsequent Land Use Regulations" means any Land Use
Regulations adopted and effective after the Effective Date of this Agreement which
govern development and use of the Site and Project.
1.1.26 "Subsequent Development Approvals" means any Development
Approvals issued subsequent to the Effective Date in connection with the Project.
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1.1.27 "Telecommunications Facilities" means an antenna or wireless
communication device, infrastructure and related equipment for telecommunications,
cellular or wi-fi service, surveillance or other video equipment provided by a duly approved
and licensed telecommunications service provider.
1.1.28 "Term" shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.4, unless earlier
terminated as provided in this Agreement.
1.1.29 "Term Year" shall mean each 12-month period during the Term of
this Agreement commencing on the Commencement Date and on each Anniversary Date
thereafter.
1.2 Exhibits. The following documents are attached to, and by this reference
made a part of, this Agreement: Exhibit "A" (Legal Description of Site), Exhibit "B" (Scope
of Development), and Exhibit "C" (Site Plan and Elevations).
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
2.1. Application of Agreement. This Agreement shall apply to the
development and use of the Project, including the New Digital Billboard and all associated
improvements, carried out on the Site. The Project shall be developed and operated in
accordance with the Development Approvals, this Agreement, and all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
2.2. Binding Effect of Agreement. From and following the Effective Date,
actions by the City and Developer with respect to the Development, and Project including
actions by the City on applications for Subsequent Development Approvals affecting the
Site, shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, provided, however,
that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed: (i) to modify or amend the
Owner Agreement or any Lease entered into pursuant thereto, or any of Developer's
obligations thereunder, or to bind or restrict Owner with respect to its ownership or
operation of the Site except as expressly set forth herein with respect to the Development,
or (ii) to impose any obligation whatsoever on Owner with respect to the Development,
except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
2.3. Interest in Site. The City and Developer acknowledge and agree that
Developer is the agent of Owner and thus is qualified to enter into and be a party to this
Agreement. The City and Developer acknowledge and agree that Developer has a legal
or equitable interest in the Site and thus is qualified to enter into and be a party to this
Agreement under the Development Agreement Act. Additionally, prior to the execution
of this Agreement, Developer has allowed the City to view a redacted copy of the Owner
Agreement which demonstrates that Developer has a leasehold or license or equitable
interest in the Site, which interest shall be maintained for the entire Term of this
Agreement. If Developer's leasehold or license interest is prematurely and legally
terminated by Owner in conformance with the Owner Agreement (other than upon the
conveyance of an easement to Developer), then Developer shall have no further
obligations under Section 3(a) of the Scope of Development attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" Additionally, if Developer's leasehold or license interest is prematurely terminated for
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any reason (other than upon the conveyance of an easement to Developer), then
Developer shall have no further obligations under this Agreement for the Site, however,
such termination of interest shall not affect the City's rights or obligations under this
Agreement, and the City shall be entitled to pursue any available remedies..
2.4. Term of Agreement. Unless earlier terminated as provided in this
Agreement, this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement Date and continue
in full force and effect until the date that is twenty five (25) years after the Commencement
Date (the "Term"). Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Term of this Agreement shall automatically expire upon (i) the expiration or earlier
termination of the Lease (other than upon the conveyance of an easement to Developer),
or (ii) the permanent removal of the New Digital Billboard constructed pursuant to the
terms hereof, other than its removal for reconstruction, repair or replacement. Within
thirty (30) days after the termination of this Agreement, the parties shall execute a written
cancellation of this Agreement which shall be recorded in the Official Records pursuant
to Section 9.1 below. If this Agreement is not extended or renewed as set forth herein,
then either party may, at its option, elect for Developer to remove the digital displays and
restore the portion of the Site affected by the New Digital Billboard to its pre -billboard
condition, except the columns can be cut off one (1) foot below grade.
3. DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS -PUBLIC BENEFIT.
3.1. Processing Fee. Upon submission of this Agreement for approval by the
City, Developer paid to the City a one-time non-refundable Processing Fee in the amount
of Twenty -Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) to reimburse the City for its
costs in processing this Agreement, including costs for outside consultants and staff time.
3.2. City Fees. From and after the Commencement Date, Developer shall pay
all City Fees for the development of the Project at the rate and amount in effect at the
time the fee is required to be paid.'
3.3. Public Benefit Contribution. In consideration for the rights and benefits
to Developer under this Agreement, from and after the Commencement Date, Developer
shall pay to the City an annual Public Benefit Contribution in an amount equal to the
greater of (i) the applicable "Minimum Annual Guaranteed Payment" as specified in the
table below, or (ii) the "Annual Percentage Payment" calculated in accordance with
Section 3.3.2 below.
Year
Minimum
Guaranteed Payment
1-10
$75,000
11-20
$95,000
21-30
$115, 000
Quarterly
Percentage
Installment
Payment
$18,750
10%
$23,750
15%
$28,750
20%
3.3.1. Payment of the Public Benefit Contribution. From and after the
Commencement Date, the Minimum Guaranteed Payment shall be paid to the City on or
'NOTE TO THE CITY: Please provide an estimate of the total City Fees expected to be paid.
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before the first (1st) day of each calendar quarter in four (4) equal installments as set forth
in the table above. Quarterly installments for the calendar quarter in which the
Commencement Date occurs as well as the calendar quarter in which the Term expires
shall be prorated based upon a ninety (90) day quarter. Within forty-five (45) days after
the end of each Term Year, Developer shall calculate the Annual Percentage Payment in
accordance with Section 3.3.2 below and shall deliver a payment to the City in an amount
equal to the positive difference, if any, between the Annual Percentage Payment and
Minimum Guaranteed Payment for such Term Year; provided that no further payment
shall be required if the Minimum Guaranteed Payment is greater than the Annual
Percentage Payment for such Term Year.
3.3.2. Calculation of Annual Percentage Payment. For purposes of this
Section 3.3, "Annual Revenue" shall be defined as (A) all revenues realized and actually
received by Developer from the sale of third party advertising on the New Digital Billboard,
less (B) agency fees, broker commissions or other fees paid for marketing the New Digital
Billboard to advertisers and selling advertising space thereon to third -party advertisers (in
an amount not to exceed 16.67% percent). The Annual Percentage Payment for each
Term Year shall be an amount equal to (i) the Annual Revenue for such Term Year
multiplied by (ii) the Applicable Percentage for such Term Year as set forth in the table
above less (iii) the Minimum Annual Guaranteed Payment. Additional Revenue shall not
be included within Annual Revenue for purposes of calculating the Annual Percentage
Payment nor credited against the amount of any such Annual Percentage Payment.
3.3.3. Audit of Annual Revenue. Developer shall maintain and make
available for City's review and audit, all contracts, leases, invoices, and other records that
are relevant to the accurate determination of Annual Revenue. The City has the right in
its sole discretion conduct an audit annually consistent with the Commencement Date of
this Agreement. City shall be entitled once each year of the Term to inspect, examine,
copy and audit Developer's books, records and cash receipts as related to Annual
Revenue. If the audit shows that there is a deficiency in the determination of Annual
Revenue or payment of the Annual Percentage Payment, then Developer shall
immediately upon notice pay any such deficiency to City. If the audit shows that there is
an overstatement in the determination of Annual Revenue or payment of the Annual
Percentage Payment, then City shall immediately upon notice pay Developer any
overpayment City received. Developer may offset future payments of the Public Benefit
Contribution for any overpayments that are not repaid by City. City shall pay the costs of
the audit unless the audit shows that Developer understated Annual Revenue by more
than three percent (3%), in which case Developer shall pay the City's costs of the audit.
3.4. Community Benefits. Developer shall also provide the following
community benefits during the entire Term of this Agreement.
3.4.1. City's Use of the Billboard. During the entire Term of this
Agreement, Developer shall permit the City to place public service announcements in the
current rotation of display images on either side of the New Digital Billboard spread out
evenly during a 24 hour day at no cost to the City but subject to availability of space;
provided that in no event shall the City be entitled to any use of display images on the
New Digital Billboard in excess of five percent (5%) of the total available display time on
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either face of the New Digital Billboard during any given Term Year without the written
consent of Developer. The City shall be responsible for providing Developer with
approved advertising copy and shall also be responsible for any costs associated with
providing Developer with artwork in acceptable format per Developer's specifications.
City's use is subject to the following conditions and parameters: (1) a copy must be
submitted to Developer at least five (5) days before the proposed display date and will be
subject to Developer's standard advertising copy rejection and removal policies, which
allow Developer, in its reasonable discretion, to approve or disapprove copy and remove
copy once posted or displayed, and (2) the City's use of allocated display time for a
particular Term Year must be utilized during such Term Year (i.e., no advertisement rights
shall accumulate or carryover to the following Term Year). Nothing herein shall give the
City the right to sell, barter, trade, or otherwise transfer such advertising rights to any
third -person or entity; the same shall be utilized by the City only for its own governmental
purposes. The advertising rights available to the City are not assignable, in whole or in
part, and any such assignment by the City shall be void ab initio.
3.4.2. Public Safety Alerts. The New Digital Billboard shall be connected
into and utilized in connection with the Amber Alert communications network established
by the U.S. Department of Justice. Developer shall further cooperate with the City,
Caltrans, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and any other federal or state
emergency management or public safety authority to display public health and safety
emergency alerts in the event of natural disasters or other emergency events at no cost
to the City or other applicable agency or authority.
3.4.3. Discount Advertising. Developer shall offer a ten percent (10%)
discount off its applicable rates for display of advertising on the New Digital Billboard to
any current, active member of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce holding a City -
issued business license and with a home office located in the City of Baldwin Park.
3.4.4. City Signage. At the City's request, Developer shall install and
maintain on both sides of the New Digital Billboard above the display panel a sign reading
"City of Baldwin Park." The design of such sign shall be approved by the City.
3.5. Restrictions on Use. Developer shall not utilize any of the displays on the
New Digital Billboard to advertise or communicate tobacco including smoking, e-
cigarettes and vaping, marijuana, hashish, "strip clubs," adult entertainment businesses,
sexually oriented materials, or use sexually oriented images, or use sexually oriented
language. Further, Developer shall not utilize any of the displays on the New Digital
Billboard to advertise or communicate any matter that may be prohibited by State or
Federal law and any City ordinance existing as of the Effective Date of this Agreement,
or as may be amended or implemented from time -to -time after the Effective Date and
equally -applicable to all billboard displays by any duly and valid City ordinance. The New
Digital Billboard shall at all times be constructed and operated in a manner consistent
with the Outdoor Advertising Act of the State of California (Business & Professions Code
sections 5200 et seq.) and other applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
3.6. City's Rights to Use the Site. The City shall have the right to access and
install Telecommunications Facilities on the Site that the City deems necessary, in its sole
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discretion for the health, safety and welfare of the public, upon prior written notice and
approval from Owner. The City shall be responsible for all of the installation and operating
costs of its Telecommunications Facilities, and the City's Telecommunications Facilities
shall be installed and operated in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with or
negatively impact visibility or operation of the New Digital Billboard in any manner,
including, without limitation, the amount of advertising revenue received by Developer
from the operation of the New Digital Billboard or the amount of Additional Revenue
derived therefrom. The City shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Developer and its
members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees and affiliates
(collectively, the "Developer Parties") from and against any and all claims, lawsuits,
actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, costs, claims (including reasonable sums paid
in settlement of claims), reasonable attorneys' fees, consultant and expert fees, penalties,
damages and liabilities (collectively, "Claims") arising from or related to the installation,
operation or use of the Telecommunications Facilities installed on the Site by or on behalf
of the City, and from the City's use of the New Digital Billboard (as detailed in Section
3.4.1 above), except to the extent that such Claims arise from the negligence or willful
misconduct of any of the Developer Parties.
3.7. Fixed Facility Fee. Should Developer enter into any agreement for the
installation of Telecommunications Facilities on the support structure of the New Digital
Billboard (other than the Telecommunications Facilities installed by the City pursuant to
Section 3.6 above), Developer shall pay to the City an annual fixed facility fee equal to
Fifteen Percent (15%) of the total amount of Additional Revenue collected by Developer
from the use of the Telecommunications Facilities. The City shall have the right upon
request to review and audit the Additional Revenue received by Developer for a period of
thirty (30) days after the date on which such Additional Revenue was received. The fixed
facility fee shall be due and payable forty-five (45) days after the end of each Term Year.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, any
Telecommunications Facilities installed by Developer or Owner, or their agents, to be
used as a part of the Owner's Transportation Communication Network (TCN) Program
shall not be subject to the payment of any fee by either Developer or Owner.
4.1. Rights to Develop. Subject to provisions of this Agreement, Developer
shall have the right to develop the Site in accordance with, and to the extent of, the
Development Approvals, the existing Land Use Regulations, this Agreement and in
compliance with all laws, regulations, rules and requirements of all governmental
authorities with jurisdiction over the Project.
4.2. Effect of Agreement on Land Use Regulations. Except as otherwise
provided under the terms of this Agreement, the rules, regulations and official policies
governing permitted uses of the Site, the density and intensity of use of the structures on
the Site, the maximum height and size of proposed structures on the Site, and the design,
improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to the Site, shall
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be as set forth in the Land Use Regulations which are in full force and effect as of the
Effective Date of this Agreement, subject to the terms of this Agreement2.
4.3. Development Approvals. Developer shall, at its own expense and before
commencement of demolition, construction or development of any structures or other
work of improvement upon the Site, promptly and diligently pursue securing or cause to
be secured the Development Approvals, a Conditional Use Permit and building permit(s)
from the City, and any and all permits and approvals which may be required by any other
governmental agency or utility affected by such construction, development or work to be
performed by Developer pursuant to the Scope of Development. Not by way of limiting
the foregoing, in developing and constructing the Development, Developer shall comply
with all: (1) applicable development standards in the City's Municipal Code that were in
effect at the time the Agreement and Conditional Use Permit were approved by the City's
Planning Commission, (2) applicable NPDES requirements pertaining to the
Development, and (3) applicable building codes that were in effect at the time this
Agreement and the Conditional Use Permit were approved by the City's Planning
Commission, except as may be permitted through approved variances and modifications.
Developer shall pay all normal and customary fees and charges applicable to such
permits, and any fees and charges hereafter imposed by the City in connection with the
Development which are standard and uniformly applied to similar projects in the City.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to impose any obligation on Owner
with respect to the Development Approvals or the Development, all of which obligations
of Owner shall be governed by the terms of the Owner Agreement. Without limiting the
foregoing, the City, at no cost or expense to itself, shall take such actions as may be
reasonably required to enable Developer to obtain any Final Permits, including without
limitation, providing notice of default to a developer or lessee of any City -owned property
adjacent to the Site in order to facilitate removal of any outdoor advertising displays or
structures located on any City -owned property adjacent to the Site.
4.4. Timing of Development.
4.4.1. The parties acknowledge that that the timing and feasibility of the
development of the Property are influenced by various factors, some of which depend
upon numerous factors that are not within the control of Developer. However, the parties
agree that the City has a vested interest in ensuring timely and orderly development
consistent with public welfare and policy objectives. Because the California Supreme
Court held in Pardee Construction Co. v. City of Camarillo (1984) 37 Cal.3d 465 (the
"Pardee Case") that the failure of the parties therein to provide for the timing of
development resulted in a later adopted initiative restricting the timing of development to
prevail over such parties' agreement, it is the parties' intent to cure that deficiency by
acknowledging and providing that, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
Developer shall have the right to develop the Project consistent with the Development
Approvals in such order and at such rate and at such times as Developer deems
2 Subject to further review of Land Use Regulations.
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appropriate within the exercise of its sole and subjective business judgment during the
Term of this Agreement. This provision shall be broadly construed to provide Developer
the greatest amount of time and flexibility (in light of the Pardee Case and any other
similar or distinguishing cases) as necessary or appropriate to permit Developer to
complete the development of the Project irrespective of later -adopted rules, regulations
or initiatives that would otherwise restrict Developer's time to complete the Project.
4.4.2. Developer shall commence construction of the New Digital Billboard
on the Site within ninety (90) calendar days and complete the construction within twelve
months (12) following: (a) Developer's receipt of a building permit from the City for
construction of the New Digital Billboard and related improvements, (b) the issuance of
all Development Approvals and Final Permits for construction of the New Digital Billboard
and related improvements and (c) the expiration of all applicable challenge periods
related to the foregoing without the filing of any challenge or appeal (or if a challenge or
appeal has been filed, such challenge or appeal has been resolved on terms reasonably
satisfactory to Developer). The Developer shall be granted a one time extension of six
months (6) to complete the Digital Billboard upon written notice to City provided they have
consistently worked in good faith to complete the construction. In the event that Developer
fails to meet the schedule for commencement of construction of the New Digital Billboard
set forth above, then after compliance with Section 5.3, either party hereto may terminate
this Agreement by delivering written notice to the other party, and, in the event of such
termination, neither party shall have any further obligation hereunder. However, if
circumstances within the scope of Section 9.10 delay the commencement of construction
or completion of construction of the New Digital Billboard, then such delays shall not
constitute grounds for any termination rights found within this Agreement and the timeline
to commence or complete the relevant task shall be extended in the manner set forth in
Section 9.10. Notwithstanding the above, Developer shall, at all times, comply with all
other obligations set forth in this Agreement regarding the construction or improvement
of the New Digital Billboard. Developer shall also maintain the New Digital Billboard at all
times during the Term in accordance with the maintenance provisions set forth in Section
3 of the Scope of Development, attached as Exhibit "B" herein.
4.5. Changes and Amendments. Developer may determine that changes to
the Development Approvals are appropriate and desirable. In the event Developer makes
such a determination, Developer may apply in writing for an amendment to the
Development Approvals to effectuate such change(s). The parties acknowledge that the
City shall be permitted to use its inherent land use authority in deciding whether to
approve or deny any such amendment request; provided, however, that in exercising the
foregoing reasonable discretion, the City shall not apply a standard different than that
used in evaluating requests of other developers and any revised agreement is approved
by the City Council. Accordingly, under no circumstance shall the City be obligated in any
manner to approve any amendment to the Development Approvals. The City Manager
shall be authorized to approve any non -substantive amendment except for a change to
the term of the Agreement which must be approved by the City Council. All other
amendments shall require the approval of the City Council. Nothing herein shall cause
Developer to be in default if it upgrades the digital displays installed pursuant to this
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Agreement during the Term of this Agreement to incorporate newer technology; provided
Developer shall secure all applicable ministerial permits to do so and such upgrade is
consistent with the dimensions and standards for the displays, as provided under this
Agreement, Land Use Regulations and Subsequent Land Use Regulations.
4.6. Reservation of Authority.
4.6.1. Limitations, Reservations and Exceptions. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this Agreement, the following Subsequent Land Use Regulations shall
apply to the Development:
(a) Processing fees and charges of every kind and nature
imposed by the City to cover the estimated actual costs to the City of processing
applications for Subsequent Development Approvals.
(b) Procedural regulations consistent with this Agreement relating
to hearing bodies, petitions, applications, notices, findings, records, hearings, reports,
recommendations, appeals and any other matter of procedure. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if such change materially changes Developer's costs or otherwise materially
impacts its performance hereunder, Developer may terminate this Agreement upon ninety
(90) days prior written notice to the City.
(c) Changes adopted by the International Conference of Building
Officials, or other similar body, as part of the then most current versions of the Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
or National Electrical Code, as adopted by the City as Subsequent Land Use Regulations,
if adopted prior to the issuance of a building permit for development of the New Digital
Billboard. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such change materially changes Developer's
costs or otherwise materially impacts its performance hereunder, Developer may
terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the City.
(d) Regulations that are not in conflict with the Development
Approvals or this Agreement.
(e) Regulations that are in conflict with the Development
Approvals or this Agreement, provided Developer has given written consent to the
application of such regulations to the Development.
(f) Applicable federal, state, county and multi -jurisdictional laws
and regulations which the City is required to enforce against the Site or the Development,
and that do not have an exception for existing signs or legal nonconforming uses.
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4.6.2. Future Discretion of the City. This Agreement shall not prevent
the City from denying or conditionally approving any application for a Subsequent
Development Approval on the basis of the Land Use Regulations.
4.6.3. Modification or Suspension by Federal, State, County, or Multi -
Jurisdictional Law. In the event that applicable federal, state, county or multi -
jurisdictional laws or regulations, enacted after the Effective Date of this Agreement,
prevent or preclude compliance with one or more of the provisions of this Agreement, and
there is no exception for the legal nonconforming use under applicable federal, state,
county or multi -jurisdictional laws or regulations, such provisions of this Agreement shall
be modified or suspended as may be necessary to comply with such federal, state, county
or multi -jurisdictional laws or regulations, and this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect to the extent it is not inconsistent with such laws or regulations and to the extent
such laws or regulations do not render such remaining provision impractical to enforce.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such change materially changes Developer's costs or
otherwise materially impacts its performance hereunder, Developer may terminate this
Agreement upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the City.
4.7. Regulation by Other Public Agencies. It is acknowledged by the parties
that other public agencies not subject to control by the City may possess authority to
regulate aspects of the Development as contemplated herein, and this Agreement does
not limit the authority of such other public agencies. Developer acknowledges and
represents that, in addition to the Land Use Regulations, Developer shall, at all times,
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the
Development and that do not have an exception for a legal nonconforming use. To the
extent such other public agencies preclude development or maintenance of the
Development and do not have an exception for a legal nonconforming use, Developer
shall not be further obligated under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
such action by another public agency materially changes Developer's costs or otherwise
materially impacts its performance hereunder, Developer may terminate this Agreement
upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the City.
4.8. Public Improvements. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the
contrary, the City shall retain the right to condition any Subsequent Development
Approvals on the requirement that Developer pay subsequently required development
fees, and/or construct certain subsequently required public infrastructure ("Exactions")
at such time as the City shall determine, subject to the following conditions:
4.8.1. The payment or construction must be to alleviate an impact caused
by the Development or be of benefit to the Development;
4.8.2. The timing of the Exaction should be reasonably related to the
development of the Development and said public improvements shall be phased to be
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commensurate with the logical progression of the development of the Development, as
well as the reasonable needs of the public;
4.8.3. It is understood, however, that if the there is a material increase in
cost to Developer, or such action by the City otherwise materially impacts Developer or
its performance hereunder, Developer may terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90)
days prior written notice to the City.
4.9. Fees, Taxes and Assessments. During the Term of this Agreement, the
City shall not, without the prior written consent of Developer, impose any additional fees,
taxes or assessments on all or any portion of the Development, except such fees, taxes
and assessments as are described in or required by this Agreement, applicable laws
and/or the Development Approvals. However, this Agreement shall not prohibit the
application of fees, taxes or assessments upon the Site only and not on the New Digital
Billboard or Developer directly, except as follows:
4.9.1. Developer shall be obligated to pay those fees, taxes or City
assessments and any increases in same which exist as of the Effective Date and
applicable to the Development or are included in the Development Approvals;
4.9.2. Developer shall be obligated to pay any fees or taxes, and increases
thereof, imposed on a City-wide basis such as, but not limited to, business license fees
or taxes or utility taxes applicable to the Development;
4.9.3. Developer shall be obligated to pay all fees applicable to any permit
applications as charged by the City at the time such application(s) are filed by Developer;
4.9.4. Developer shall be obligated to pay any fees imposed pursuant to
any Uniform Code that exist when the permit applications are filed by Developer or that
exist when Developer applies for any Subsequent Development Approvals.
4.10. Changes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if there is a
change in such fees as compared to those fees in effect as of the Effective Date, or if any
additional fees are charged and such additional or increased fees materially change
Developer's costs or otherwise materially impacts its performance hereunder, Developer
may request to renegotiate the terms of this Agreement to address the financial impact.
The City shall consider such a request in good faith but shall retain full discretion in determining
whether to amend this Agreement. In no event shall such changes entitle the Developer to
terminate this Agreement without mutual written consent, unless the parties agree that no
resolution can reasonably be achieved after good faith negotiations.
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5.1. Review. In compliance with the Development Agreement Act, the City
Council shall have the right to review at its sole cost and expense the Developer's good
faith compliance with the terms of this Agreement at least every twelve (12) months during
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the Term ("Review") and City Council may, in its sole and absolute discretion and at its
sole cost and expense, order a Review at any time. No failure on the part of the City to
conduct or complete any Review as provided herein shall have any impact on the validity
of this Agreement. Developer shall cooperate with the City in the conduct of any such
Review.
5.2. City Rights of Access. Subject to the City's execution of a permit to enter
the Site in a form reasonably acceptable to Owner, the City and its officers, employees,
agents and contractors shall have the right, at their sole risk and expense, to enter the
Site without unreasonably interfering with any right-of-way, and at all reasonable times
with as little interference as reasonably possible, for the purpose of conducting the
Review under this Section 5 or inspection, construction, reconstruction, relocation,
maintenance, repair or service of any public improvements or public facilities located on
the Site. Any damage or injury to the Site or to the improvements constructed thereon
(including, without limitation, the New Digital Billboard) resulting from such entry shall be
promptly repaired at the sole expense of the City, provided that the City's obligation shall
not apply to damage or injury caused by pre-existing conditions, the negligence or
misconduct of the Developer or its agents, or the failure of the Developer to maintain the
Site or improvements in accordance with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing
or any other provision in this Agreement (including without limitation Section 5.1 above)
to the contrary, the City shall have no right whatsoever to enter the Site unless and until
the City executes and delivers to Owner a permit to enter in a form reasonably acceptable
to Owner (except that this provision is not intended to interfere with the City's police
powers to address any nuisance, dangerous condition, or other condition pursuant to the
City's ordinances). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will the
City's representatives ever climb up the pole of the New Digital Billboard during any
inspection.
5.3. Procedure. Each party shall have a reasonable opportunity to assert
matters which it believes have not been undertaken in accordance with this Agreement,
to explain the basis for such assertion, and to receive from the other party a justification
of its position on such matters. If, on the basis of the parties' review of any terms of this
Agreement, either party concludes that the other party has not complied in good faith with
the terms of this Agreement, then such party may issue a written "Notice of Non -
Compliance" specifying the grounds therefore and all facts demonstrating such non-
compliance. The party receiving a Notice of Non -Compliance shall have thirty (30) days
to cure or remedy the non-compliance identified in the Notice of Non -Compliance, but if
such cure or remedy is not reasonably capable of being cured or remedied within such
thirty (30) day period, then the party receiving a Notice of Non -Compliance shall
commence to cure or remedy the non-compliance within such thirty (30) day period and
thereafter diligently and in good faith prosecute such cure or remedy to completion. If the
party receiving the Notice of Non -Compliance does not believe it is out of compliance and
contests the Notice of Non -Compliance, it shall do so by responding in writing to said
Notice of Non -Compliance within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Notice of Non -
Compliance. If the response to the Notice of Non -Compliance has not been received in
the office of the party alleging the non-compliance within the prescribed time period, the
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Notice of Non -Compliance shall be conclusively presumed to be valid. If a Notice of Non -
Compliance is contested, the parties shall, for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days
following receipt of the response, seek to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the
matter(s) occasioning the Notice of Non -Compliance. In the event that a cure or remedy
is not timely completed, the party alleging the non-compliance may thereupon pursue the
remedies provided in Section 6; provided, however, that if the Notice of Non -Compliance
is contested and the parties are not able to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of
the matter(s) by the end of the fifteen (15) day period, then either party shall have the
right to seek a judicial determination of such contested matter. Neither party hereto shall
be deemed in breach if the reason for non-compliance is due to "force majeure" as defined
in, and subject to the provisions of, Section 9.10.
5.4. Certificate of Agreement Compliance. If, at the conclusion of any
Review, Developer is found to be in compliance with this Agreement, the City shall, upon
written request by Developer, issue within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request, a
written confirmation ("Certificate") to Developer stating that, after the most recent
Review, and based upon the information known or made known to the City Manager and
the City Council, that (1) this Agreement remains in effect, and (2) Developer is in
compliance. The Certificate shall be in recordable form if requested by Developer and
shall contain information necessary to communicate constructive record notice of the
finding of compliance. Developer may record the Certificate with the County Recorder.
Additionally, Developer may, at any time, request from the City a Certificate stating, in
addition to the foregoing, which specific obligations under this Agreement have been fully
satisfied with respect to the Site and City shall respond within thirty (30) days of receipt
of the request. Failure of the City to respond within the specified timeframe shall not result
in a presumption of compliance or satisfaction of obligations. Instead, the Developer may
notify the City of the failure to respond, and the City shall have an additional ten (10)
business days to provide the requested Certificate.
6.1. Termination of Agreement.
6.1.1. Termination of Agreement for Material Default of Developer. The
City, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement (a) if Developer fails to make the
Public Benefit Contribution within fifteen (15) days after the due date, or (b) for any
material failure of Developer to perform any material duty or obligation of Developer
hereunder or to comply in good faith with the terms of this Agreement (hereinafter referred
to as "default' or "breach"); provided, however, the City may terminate this Agreement
pursuant to subsection (b) above only after following the procedures set forth in Section
5.3. In the event of a termination by the City under this Section 6.1.1, Developer
acknowledges and agrees that the City may retain any portion of the Public Benefit
Contribution paid up to the date of termination and Developer shall pay the prorated
amount of the Public Benefit Contribution within sixty (60) days after the date of
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termination and removal of the New Digital Billboard that equates to the percentage of
time elapsed in the year of the Term at the time of termination.
6.1.2. Termination of Agreement for Material Default of City.
Developer, in its discretion, may terminate this Agreement for any material failure of the
City to perform any material duty or obligation of the City hereunder or to comply in good
faith with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, Developer may terminate this
Agreement pursuant to this Section only after following the procedures set forth in Section
5.3.
6.1.3. Termination of Agreement Without Default. Developer may
terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the following: (1) if, despite
Developer's documented and demonstrable good faith efforts, Developer is unable to
secure the Development Approvals and/or the necessary permits (including all Final
Permits) and/or comply with requirements under applicable laws as necessary to
effectuate the Development, or (2) any governmental agency has concluded a taking or
regulatory taking of any material portion of the Site and/or the Development, or (3) the
Lease is terminated through no fault of Developer, or (4) Developer is unable to profitably
operate the Development despite reasonable and sustained efforts to address operational
challenges or (5) if the advertising value of the New Digital Billboard is materially
diminished due to circumstances beyond Developer's reasonable control, including, ,
including, without limitation, a diversion or reduction of vehicular traffic or (6) the view of
the New Digital Billboard becomes entirely or partially obstructed or impaired due to
actions beyond Developer's reasonable control or (7) any other specific circumstance or
event expressly provided which termination is permitted by Developer under this
Agreement, or (8) if this Agreement and the development of the Project is not approved
by the Board of Directors of Owner. In the event of a termination by Developer under this
Section 6.1.3, Developer acknowledges and agrees that the City may retain any portion
of the Public Benefit Contribution paid up to the date of termination. If this Agreement is
terminated pursuant to subsections (1) or (8) of this Section 6.1.3, then this Agreement
shall terminate immediately and Developer shall not be required to make any payment
set forth herein and this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect.
6.1.4. Rights and Duties Following Termination. Upon the termination
of this Agreement, no party shall have any further right or obligation hereunder, except
those conditions that expressly survive the termination hereunder.
7.1. Insurance.
7.1.1. Types of Insurance.
(a) Liability Insurance. On or prior to the Effective Date and until
completion of the Term, Developer shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep or cause to
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be kept in force for Developer general liability insurance against claims and liabilities for
bodily injury, death or property arising out of or in connection with Developer's activities
on the Site under this Agreement and for claims and liabilities covered by the
indemnification provisions of Section 7.2. Such insurance shall name the City as an
additional insured and shall have the following limits: (i) at least Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) for bodily injury or death to any one person, (ii) at least Four Million Dollars
($4,000,000) for any one accident or occurrence, and (iii) at least One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) for property damage. Within seven (7) days after written request from the
City, Developer shall also furnish or cause to be furnished to the City evidence that any
contractors with whom Developer has contracted for the performance of any work under
this Agreement for which Developer is responsible maintains the same coverage required
of Developer.
(b) Worker's Compensation. Within seven (7) days after written
request from the City, Developer shall also furnish or cause to be furnished to the City
evidence that any contractor with whom Developer has contracted for the performance of
any work under this Agreement for which Developer is responsible hereunder carries
worker's compensation insurance as required by law.
Insurance Policy Form, Sufficiency, Content and Insurer. All
insurance required by express provisions hereof shall be carried only by responsible
insurance companies qualified to do business by California with an AM Best Rating of no
less than "A". All such policies shall be non -assignable and shall contain language, to the
extent obtainable, to the effect that (i) the insurer waives the right of subrogation against
the City and against the City's agents and representatives except as provided in this
Section; (ii) the policies are primary and noncontributing with any insurance that may be
carried by the City, but only with respect to the liabilities assumed by Developer under
this Agreement; and (iii) the policies cannot be canceled or materially changed except
after written notice by the insurer to the City or the City's designated representative as
expeditiously as the insurance company agrees to provide such notice. Developer shall
furnish the City with certificates evidencing the insurance required to be procured by the
terms of this Agreement on or prior to the Effective Date.
7.1.2. Failure to Maintain Insurance. If Developer fails or refuses to
procure or maintain insurance as required hereby or fails or refuses to furnish the City
with required proof that the insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the
City, after complying with the requirements of Section 5.3, may view such failure or refusal
to be a default hereunder.
7.2. Indemnification.
7.2.1. General. Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers,
employees, attorneys, consultants and agents (collectively, "City -Related Parties")
against, and will hold and save each of the City -Related Parties 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
claimed or asserted against any City -Related Parties by any person, firm, or entity to the
extent arising out of or materially connected with (i) the acts, omissions, negligent work,
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operations, or activities of Developer, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees,
hereunder, upon the Site or (ii) the City's approval of this Agreement or any Development
Approvals or Subsequent Development Approvals pursuant hereto or (iii) the
performance of any obligations of the City hereunder.
(a) Developer will defend any action or actions filed in connection
with any such claims or liabilities covered by the indemnification provisions herein and
will pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable legal costs and attorneys' fees
incurred in connection therewith, which attorneys will be the attorneys hired by the
insurance company where insurance coverage applies, or by Developer.
(b) Developer will promptly pay any judgment rendered against
any City -Related Party for any such claims or liabilities subject to Developer's
indemnification obligations as set forth in Section 7.2.1 above.
7.2.2. Exceptions. The foregoing indemnity shall not include claims or
liabilities arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its officers, agents
or employees who are directly responsible to the City.
7.2.3. Additional Coverage. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Developer's indemnity obligation shall include any liability arising by reason of:
(a) Any accident or other occurrence in or on the Site causing
injury to any person or property whatsoever to the extent caused by Developer;
(b) Any failure of Developer to comply with performance of all of
the provisions of this Agreement;
Any harm, delays, injuries or other damages incurred by any
party as a result of any subsurface conditions on the Site caused solely by Developer,
including but not limited to, the presence of buried debris, hazardous materials,
hydrocarbons, or any form of soil contamination.
7.2.4. Loss and Damage. Except as set forth below, the City shall not be
liable for any damage to property of Developer, nor for the loss of or damage to any
property of Developer by theft or otherwise. The foregoing sentence shall not apply (i) to
the extent arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct by the City or its agents,
employees, subcontractors, invitees or representatives when accessing the Site, or (ii)
under the circumstances set forth in Section 7.2.2 above.
7.2.5. Period of Indemnification. The obligations for indemnity under this
Section 7.2 shall begin upon the Effective Date and shall survive the expiration or
termination of the Term of this Agreement (unless earlier terminated prior to
commencement of construction of the New Digital Billboard) for the period of five (5)
years. Developer's indemnification obligations as set forth in Section 7.2.1 shall terminate
concurrently with termination of this Agreement for any reason pursuant to Section 6.1
above prior to commencement of construction.
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7.3. Waiver of Subrogation. Developer and the City mutually agree that
neither shall make any claim against, nor seek to recover from the other party or its
agents, servants, or employees, for any loss or damage to Developer or the City or to
any person or property relating to this Agreement, except as specifically provided
hereunder, which include but is not limited to a claim or liability to the extent arising from
the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or Developer, as the case may be, or their
respective officers, agents, or employees who are directly responsible to the City and
Developer, as the case may be.
8. MORTGAGEE PROTECTION. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement
shall not prevent or limit Developer, in any manner, at Developer's sole discretion, from
encumbering Developer's interest in the Site or any portion thereof or the Development
or any improvement on the Site thereon by any mortgage, deed of trust or other security
device securing financing with respect to the Site, however, such encumbrance shall not
impair, conflict, or decrease the City's rights and increase the City's obligations under
this Agreement. The City acknowledges that the lenders providing such financing may
require certain Agreement interpretations and modifications and the City agrees upon
request, from time to time, to meet with Developer or Owner and representatives of such
lenders to negotiate in good faith any such request for interpretation or modification.
Subject to compliance with applicable laws, the City will not unreasonably withhold its
consent to any such requested interpretation or modification, provided the City
determines such interpretation or modification is consistent with the intent and purposes
of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall not be obligated to approve
any interpretation or modification that: (i) materially alters the City's rights or obligations
under this Agreement; (ii) conflicts with applicable laws or regulations; or (iii) creates
additional financial or operational obligations for the City. Upon reasonable approval by
the City Attorney, the City authorizes the City Manager to execute any Notices of Consent
to Assignment on behalf of the City or similar financial documentation. Any Mortgagee of
the Site shall be entitled to the following rights and privileges.
8.1.1. Neither entering into this Agreement nor a breach of this Agreement shall
defeat, render invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any mortgage on the Development of
the Site or any mortgage of the Site made in good faith and for value, unless otherwise
required by law.
8.1.2. The Mortgagee of any mortgage or deed of trust encumbering the
Development of the Site or any mortgage or deed of trust encumbering the Site, or any
part thereof, which Mortgagee has submitted a request in writing to the City in the manner
specified herein for giving notices, shall be entitled to receive written notification from the
City of any default by Developer in the performance of Developer's obligations under this
Agreement.
8.1.3. If the City timely receives a request from a Mortgagee requesting a copy of
any Notice of Non -Compliance given to Developer under the terms of this Agreement, the
City shall make a good faith effort to provide a copy of that Notice of Non -Compliance to
the Mortgagee within ten (10) days of sending the Notice of Non -Compliance to
Developer. The Mortgagee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure the non-
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compliance during the period that is the longer of (i) the remaining cure period allowed
such party under this Agreement, or (ii) sixty (60) days.
8.1.4. Any Mortgagee who comes into possession of the Development or the Site,
or any part thereof, pursuant to foreclosure of the mortgage or deed of trust, or deed in
lieu of such foreclosure, shall take the Development or the Site, or part thereof, subject
to the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to
the contrary, no Mortgagee shall have an obligation or duty under this Agreement to
perform any of Developer's obligations or other affirmative covenants of Developer
hereunder, or to guarantee such performance; except that (i) to the extent that any
covenant to be performed by Developer is a condition precedent to the performance of a
covenant by the City, the performance thereof shall continue to be a condition precedent
to the City's performance hereunder, and (ii) in the event any Mortgagee seeks to develop
or use any portion of the Development or the Site acquired by such Mortgagee by
foreclosure, deed of trust, or deed in lieu of foreclosure, such Mortgagee shall strictly
comply with all of the terms, conditions and requirements of this Agreement and the
Development Approvals applicable to the Development or the Site or such part thereof so
acquired by the Mortgagee.
9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
9.1. Recordation of Agreement. This Agreement shall be recorded in the
Official Records of the Los Angeles County Recorder within ten (10) days of execution,
as required by Government Code Section 65868.5. Amendments approved by the parties,
and any cancellation, shall be similarly recorded.
9.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth and contains the entire
understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter set forth
herein, and there are no oral or written representations, understandings or ancillary
covenants, undertakings or agreements which are not contained or expressly referred to
herein. No testimony or evidence of any such representations, understandings or
covenants shall be admissible in any proceeding of any kind or nature to interpret or
determine the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
9.3. Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement shall be determined invalid, void or unenforceable, then that term, provision,
covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be stricken and the remaining portion of this
Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable if that stricken term, provision, covenant or
condition is not material to the main purpose of this Agreement, which is to allow the
Development to be permitted and operated and to provide the Public Benefit Contribution
Fee to the City; otherwise, this Agreement shall terminate in its entirety, unless the parties
otherwise agree in writing, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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9.4. Interpretation and Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute
arising hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair
language and common meaning, to achieve the objectives and purposes of the parties
hereto. The rule of construction, to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against
the drafting party or in favor of the non -drafting party, shall not be employed in interpreting
this Agreement, all parties having been represented by counsel in the negotiation and
preparation hereof.
9.5. Section Headings. All section headings and subheadings are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect any construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
9.6. Singular and Plural. As used herein, the singular of any word includes the
plural.
9.7. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the
provisions of this Agreement as to which time is an element.
9.8. Waiver. Failure of a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its
rights upon the default of the other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right
to insist and demand strict compliance by the other party with the terms of this Agreement
thereafter.
9.9. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into
for the sole protection and benefit for the parties and Owner and their respective
successors and assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based upon any
provision of this Agreement.
9.10. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein,
neither party shall be deemed to be in default where failure or delay in performance of
any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by earthquakes, other acts of God,
pandemic, epidemic, fires, rains, winds, wars, terrorism, riots or similar hostilities, strikes
and other labor difficulties beyond the party's control (including the party's employment
force), government actions and regulations (other than those of the City), court actions
(such as restraining orders or injunctions), any delay or breach in performance of Owner's
obligations under the Owner Agreement or any other causes beyond the party's
reasonable control. If any such events shall occur during the term of this Agreement then
the time for performance shall be extended for the duration of each such event, provided
that the Term of this Agreement shall not be extended under any circumstances for more
than five (5) years beyond the date it would have otherwise expired, and further provided
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that if such delay is longer than six (6) months, Developer may terminate this Agreement
upon written notice to the City and the City shall return to Developer any portion of the
Public Benefit Contribution Fee paid for any period after the effective date of such
termination.
9.11. Mutual Covenants. The covenants contained herein are mutual covenants
and also constitute conditions to the concurrent or subsequent performance by the party
benefited thereby of the covenants to be performed hereunder by such benefited party.
9.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties in
counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect
as if all of the parties had executed the same instrument.
9.13. Litigation. Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or
brought by any party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the
validity of any provision of this Agreement shall be filed and tried in the Superior Court of
the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or such other appropriate court in said
county. Service of process on the City shall be made in accordance with California law.
Service of process on Developer shall be made in any manner permitted by California
law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside California.
9.14. Covenant Not to Sue. The parties to this Agreement, and each of them,
agree that this Agreement and each term hereof are legal, valid, binding, and enforceable.
The parties to this Agreement, and each of them, hereby covenant and agree that each
of them will not commence, maintain, or prosecute any claim, demand, cause of action,
suit, or other proceeding against any other party to this Agreement, in law or in equity,
which is based on an allegation, or assert in any such action, that this Agreement or any
term hereof is void, invalid, or unenforceable.
9.15. Development as a Private Undertaking. It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that the Development is a private development,
that neither party is acting as the agent of the other in any respect hereunder, and that
each party is an independent contracting entity with respect to the terms, covenants and
conditions contained in this Agreement. No partnership, joint venture or other association
of any kind is formed by this Agreement. The only relationship between the City and
Developer is that of a government entity regulating the development of property, on the
one hand, and the holder of a legal or equitable interest in such property on the other
hand. The City agrees that by its approval of, and entering into, this Agreement, that it is
not taking any action which would transform this private development into a "public works"
development, and that nothing herein shall be interpreted to convey upon Developer any
benefit which would transform Developer's private development into a public works
project, it being understood that this Agreement is entered into by the City and Developer
upon the exchange of consideration described in this Agreement, including the Recitals
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to this Agreement which are incorporated into this Agreement and made a part hereof,
and that the City is receiving by and through this Agreement the full measure of benefit in
exchange for the burdens placed on Developer by this Agreement.
9.16. Further Actions and Instruments. Each of the parties shall cooperate
with and provide reasonable assistance to the other to the extent contemplated hereunder
in the performance of all obligations under this Agreement and the satisfaction of the
conditions of this Agreement. Upon the request of either party at any time, the other party
shall promptly execute, with acknowledgment or affidavit if reasonably required, and file
or record such required instruments and writings and take any actions as may be
reasonably necessary under the terms of this Agreement to carry out the intent and to
fulfill the provisions of this Agreement or to evidence or consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
9.17. Eminent Domain. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to
limit or restrict the exercise by the City of its power of eminent domain or Developer's or
Owner's right to seek and collect just compensation or any other remedy available to it.
9.18. Amendments in Writing/Cooperation. This Agreement may be amended
only by written consent of both parties specifically approving the amendment (which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and in accordance
with the Government Code provisions for the amendment of development agreements.
The parties shall cooperate in good faith with respect to any amendment proposed in
order to clarify the intent and application of this Agreement and shall treat any such
proposal on its own merits, and not as a basis for the introduction of unrelated matters.
Minor, non -material modifications may be approved on behalf of the City by the City
Manager upon reasonable approval by the City Attorney.
9.19. Assignment. Except with respect to Permitted Assignments (as defined
below), Developer shall not transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this
Agreement (collectively, an "Assignment") to any person or entity without the prior
approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Permitted Assignments shall not be deemed
an "Assignment" for the purposes of this Agreement and shall not require the prior
approval of the City; provided that, (a) Developer shall notify the City in writing of such
proposed Permitted Assignment at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any
proposed assignment or transfer, (b) Developer and such assignee shall enter into a
written assignment and assumption agreement, executed in recordable form, pursuant to
which such assignee shall agree to assume all duties and obligations of Developer under
this Agreement remaining to be performed from and after the date of such assignment,
(c) Assignee must be another company that currently owns and operates digital billboard
signs of similar size and financial qualifications as the Developer, and Assignee must
demonstrate financial capacity and operational qualifications equal to or exceeding those
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of Developer as of the Effective Date. For purposes of this Agreement, "Permitted
Assignment" shall mean (i) a transfer or assignment to any person or entity in connection
with a transfer or assignment of all of Developer's interest in the Lease or the Owner
Agreement, (ii) a transfer or assignment to a corporation, limited liability company or
partnership in which Developer, individually or collectively, hold a voting and financial
interest in excess of fifty percent (50%), (iii) a transfer or assignment to a member of
Developer, (iv) a transfer or assignment to a trust or other estate planning entity formed
for the benefit of Developer's immediate family members (spouse and children), and (v)
a transfer or assignment of this Agreement by Developer to Owner. Failure to comply
with any condition set forth in this Section shall render the Permitted Assignment invalid
and unenforceable, and the Developer shall remain fully responsible for all obligations
under this Agreement.
9.20. Corporate Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf
of each of the parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such party, if not an individual,
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 such party is
bound.
9.21. Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered
by United States Postal Service mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid return
receipt requested or nationally recognized overnight courier, and addressed to the
respective parties as set forth below, or to such other address as either party may from
time to time designate in writing by providing notice to the other party:
If to the City: City of Baldwin Park
4403 E. Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Attn: City Manager
If to Developer: Allvision LLC
c/o Allvision LLC
125 Park Avenue, 25t" Floor
New York, NY 10017
Attn: Greg Smith, CEO
With a copy to: Allvision LLC
c/o Allvision LLC
125 Park Avenue, 25t" Floor
New York, NY 10017
Attn: General Counsel
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9.22. Nonliability of City Officials. No officer, official, member, employee,
agent, or representatives of the City shall be liable for any amounts due hereunder, and
no judgment or execution thereon entered in any action hereon shall be personally
enforced against any such officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative.
9.23. No Brokers. The City and Developer each represent and warrant to the
other that it has not employed any broker and/or finder to represent its interest in this
transaction. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other free and harmless from
and against any and all liability, loss, cost, or expense (including court costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees) in any manner connected with a claim asserted by any
individual or entity for any commission or finder's fee in connection with this Agreement
or arising out of agreements by the indemnifying party to pay any commission or finder's
fee.
9.24. No Amendment of Owner Agreement or Lease. Nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to amend or modify any of the terms or provisions of the
Lease or Owner Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall constitute or be
deemed to constitute a limit on any of Developer's obligations under the Owner
Agreement or the Lease, or any of Owner's rights or remedies against Developer under
the Owner Agreement or the Lease.
9.25. Right of Owner to Assume Agreement. This Agreement is entered into
by Developer on Owner's behalf as Owner's agent pursuant to the Owner Agreement.
Owner has the right at any time to assume all of the rights and obligations of Developer
under this Agreement upon written notice to the City. This Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect, notwithstanding Owner's assumption rights.
(SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the day and year first set forth above.
CITY:
City of Baldwin Park, a California municipal corporation
Enrique C. Zaldivar, CEO
Attest:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
DEVELOPER:
ALLVISION LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By:
Its:
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF
On 1 , before me,
(here insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
(Seal)
that the
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF
On I , before me,
(here insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
(Seal)
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE
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All that certain real property located in the City of Baldwin Park, County of Los
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Developer and the City agree that the Development shall be undertaken in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement, which include the following:
1. The Development. Developer shall install the New Digital Billboard on the
Site in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The New Digital Billboard consists of
one (1) 3 foot tall, "bulletin" size V-Shaped4 freeway -oriented billboard with a total
of two (2) digital displays (each display measuring 14' x 48' within the billboard frame)
adjacent to the Interstate 10 Freeway. Before the issuance of final inspection of the Final
Permits, Developer shall underground all utilities necessary for the New Digital Billboard and
the Site shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions at Section 3 below.
2. Building Fees. Developer shall pay all applicable City building fees at the
time that the building permit is issued for the installation of the New Digital Billboard.
3. Maintenance and Access. Developer, for itself and its successors and
assigns, hereby covenants and agrees to be solely responsible, at its sole cost and
expense, for the following:
(a) Prompt maintenance and repair of the New Digital Billboard (where
authorized pursuant to the Agreement, and including but not limited to, the displays installed
thereon, and all related on -site improvements and, if applicable, easements and rights -of -
way, at its sole cost and expense), including, without limitation, poles, lighting, signs and
walls (as they relate to the Development) to be kept in good repair, free of graffiti, rubbish,
debris and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance with all applicable
laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies
having jurisdiction over the Site. Such maintenance and repair shall include, but not be
limited to, the repair, replacement and repainting of the New Digital Billboard's structures
and displays as necessary to maintain such billboards in good condition and repair.
(b) Maintenance of the New Digital Billboard in such a manner as to
avoid the reasonable determination of a duly authorized official of the City that a public
nuisance has been created by the absence of adequate maintenance of the Development
such as to be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or that such a
condition of deterioration or disrepair causes appreciable harm or is materially detrimental
to property or improvements within three hundred (300) feet of the Site.
(c) If more than ten percent (10%) of the display is not operational, the
entire display shall be turned off and remain black until the display is repaired.
4. Other Rights of the City. In the event of any violation or threatened violation
of any of the provisions of this Exhibit "B", then in addition to, but not in lieu of, any of the
3 Open - subject to completion of Site Plan.
4 Open — subject to completion of Site Plan.
Exhibit B
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rights or remedies the City may have to enforce the provisions of the Agreement, the City
shall have the right, after complying with Section 5.2 and Section 5.3 of the Agreement,
to enforce the provisions hereof by undertaking any maintenance or repairs required by
Developer under Section 3 above (subject to the execution of a permit to enter in form
reasonably acceptable to Owner) and charging Developer for any actual out-of-pocket
maintenance costs incurred in performing same.
5. No City Liability. The granting of a right of enforcement to the City does not
create a mandatory duty on the part of the City to enforce any provision of the Agreement.
The failure of the City to enforce the Agreement shall not give rise to a cause of action on
the part of any person. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to
Developer, its successors, transferees or assigns, for any default or breach by the City
under the Agreement.
6. Conditions of Approval. The following additional conditions shall apply to
the installation of the New Digital Billboard and, where stated, which billboard shall
conform to all applicable provisions of the Development Approvals and the following
conditions, in a manner subject to the approval of the Director of Planning or his or her
designee:5
(a) A building permit will be required, and structural calculations shall be
prepared by a licensed civil engineer and approved by the City.
(b) The Billboard shall be located in the portion of the Site shown on
Exhibit "C" and shall be of the dimensions described in Section 1, above.
(c) Except to the extent a variance is granted by the City, the size of each
sign display of the New Digital Billboard shall not exceed the dimensions set forth in the
Ordinance, and shall not exceed the maximum height set forth in the Ordinance, including
all extensions, and shall be spaced at intervals from any other billboard on the same side
of the freeway and measured parallel to the freeway as set forth in the Ordinance and
depicted in the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "C" approved by the City as part of
the Development Approvals.
(d) Plans and specifications for the proposed installation of the New
Digital Billboard shall be submitted to the City Planning and Building Departments for plan
check and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Plans and specifications for
the proposed installation of the undergrounding of all utilities, shall be submitted to the
City Planning and Building Departments for plan check and approval prior to the issuance
of electrical permits.
(e) Prior to the approval of the final inspection, all applicable conditions
of approval and all mandatory improvements shall be completed to the reasonable
satisfaction of the City.
5 Items listed below subject to finalizing Site Plan and Review of Land Use Regulations
Exhibit B
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(f) Developer shall maintain the New Digital Billboard and use thereof in
full compliance with the Agreement, and all applicable codes, standards, policies and
regulations imposed by the City, county, state or federal agencies with jurisdiction over the
facilities.
(g) Developer shall, at all times, comply with the terms of the approval
for the New Digital Billboard from the California Department of Transportation Outdoor
Advertising Division, including obtaining a State ODA Permit and shall maintain
acceptable clearance between proposed billboards and Southern California Edison
distribution lines.
(h) Developer shall pay any and all applicable fees due to any public
agency prior to the final issuance of the applicable building or electrical permits.
(i) The activities proposed in the Agreement shall be conducted
completely upon the Site and shall not use or encroach on any public right-of-way.
0) Developer shall ensure that all access to the New Digital Billboard is
kept restricted to the general public to the extent permitted under local laws and by the
Development Approvals.
(k) Developer shall comply with all necessary federal National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements pertaining to the proposed use, to
the extent applicable.
(m) All graffiti shall be adequately and completely removed or painted
over promptly following notice to Developer of such graffiti being affixed on the
Development.
(n) Developer shall comply with State law regarding the limitation of light
or glare or such other standards as adopted by the Outdoor Advertising Association of
America, Inc. (OAAA), including but not limited to, the 0.3 foot-candles limitation over
ambient light levels at a distance of 250 feet, and ensuring additional flexibility in reducing
such maximum light level standard given the lighting environment and the obligation to
have automatic diming capabilities. Upon any reasonable complaint by City Manager or
his or her designee, Developer shall perform a brightness measurement and display using
OAAA standards and provide City with the results of same within five (5) days of City's
complaint.
Exhibit B
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[See Attached]
Exhibit C
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RESOLUTION PC 2025-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK 1) APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTURCITON OF A TWO-SIDED
DIGITAL BILLBOARD LOCATED IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 3100 BALDWIN PARK BLVD, WITH
THE SPECIFIC LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS ON
FILE WITH THE CITY PLANNER, AND 2) ADOPTING AN
INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM. (LOCATION: 3100 BALDWIN
PARK BLVD.; APPLICANT: ALLVISION, LLC. CASE
NUMBER: DA 24-01).
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does hereby
find, determine, and declare as follows:
(a) An application ("Application") for a Development Agreement
was submitted by Allvision, LLC for a project on a certain real property,
located at 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd. in the City of Baldwin Park, described
more particularly in the Application on file with the City Planner; and
(b) The Application was for a Development Agreement between
the Applicant and the City for a new two-sided digital billboard; and
(c) A duly noticed public hearing was held on February 19,
2025, for said Application by City Council, and based upon evidence
presented including applicable staff report and each member of the City
Council 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 Development Agreement should be
granted, subject to the terms of this Resolution; and
(d) Each fact set forth in the staff report dated February 19,
2025 from Nick Baldwin, City Planner to the Mayor and City Council ("Staff
Report") is true and correct.
SECTION 2. An Initial Study was prepared for the proposed Project in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), as amended, and the CEQA Guidelines. The City, as the Lead Agency,
has determined, on the basis of the Initial Study, that the proposed Project will
not have a significant impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared; and
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February 19, 2025
Page 2
(a) The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were
made available to the public for review and comment as required by law
between December 23, 2024 to January 13, 2025; and
(b) Comments were received on the Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration from Mark Baker; and
(c) A properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on January 22, 2025, at which time
evidence was heard on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
and proposed Development Agreement. At the hearing, the Planning
Commission fully reviewed and carefully considered that evidence, no
additional comments were received at the hearing, and the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the Negative Declaration for the
Project; and
(d) A properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council
of the City of Baldwin Park on February 19, 2025, at which time evidence
was heard on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and
proposed Development Agreement; and
SECTION 3. The City Council reviewed and considered the Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and determined the Project will not
have a significant impact on the environment. The Negative Mitigated
Declaration is therefore hereby approved.
SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby adopt the following Findings of
Fact applicable to all Development Agreements:
(a) The development agreement is consistent with the General
Plan objectives, policies, land uses and implementation programs and any
other adopted plans or policies applicable to the agreement. The proposed
digital billboard project is consistent with the General Plan, specifically
Goals 1 and 5 of the Economic Development Chapter. Goal 1 encourages
and facilitates activities that expand the City's revenue base. The City will
collect fees as negotiated through the Development Agreement, which will
bring much needed revenue to the City. Also Goal 5 of the same chapter
promotes economic development along the 1-10 corridor through the
establishment of uses most likely to benefit from freeway frontage. The
proposed project fits this description since the billboards location next to the
freeway is essential for the advertising to reach potential customers.
(b) The development agreement is compatible with the uses
authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use district in
which the real property is located. The proposed billboard will be located in
the FC, Freeway Commercial zone, which is intended commercial uses that
benefit from close proximity to the freeway. The digital billboard will be
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February 19, 2025
Page 3
constructed immediately adjacent to the freeway and will capitalize on the
thousands of potential customers that travel this particular section of the I-
10 freeway.
(c) The development agreement is in conformance with the public
convenience and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area
and will not be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general
neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the city as a
whole. The proposed billboard will not be detrimental to the general welfare
of the persons residing in the area or injurious to the property or persons in
the general neighborhood or city as a whole. The lower section of the
billboard will take up a tiny portion of land of approximately 36 square feet in
area and this land is located in the railroad right-of-way where other
commercial uses are not typically allowed by Metro. Also, the billboard
advertising faces will be oriented toward the freeway and not be very visible,
if at all, from the neighboring properties. The billboards will operate in a
safe manner pertaining to brightness and frequency of scrolling that are
established by Federal, State, and local standards.
(d) The development agreement is consistent with the provisions
of California Government Code §§ 65864 - 65869.5. Cal. Gov't Code
Section 65864 through 65869.5 are State laws that govern how
development agreements shall be completed and the City's Municipal Code
Section pertaining to development agreements, BPMC 153.210.850,
provides local standards and processes for development agreements that
are consistent with State law.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and forward a copy hereof to the City Clerk and the Applicant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2025.
ALEJANDRA AVILA
MAYOR
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February 19, 2025
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, Clerk of the Baldwin Park City Council, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-004 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the
City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of February, 2025 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Nick Baldwin
Cc:
Los Angeles Beautiful; NO DIGITAL BILLBOARDS IN SAN JOSE
Subject:
3100 Baldwin Park Blvd Digital Billboard - Public Comment from the Soft Lights Foundation
Date:
Friday, January 3, 2025 6:32:29 PM
Attachments:
Administrative Record - LED Lights.odf
Health and Environmental Impact Assessment,pdf
;Au'r1 1N. This email originated from outside of the organization. DO NOT click links or
open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are
unsure about an attachment or have questions. Dlease contact IT SuDDort.
Dear Nick Baldwin, AICP, City Planner, Baldwin Park, California,
Please find attached a report from the Soft Lights Foundation regarding the environmental and
health impacts of LED light. This information shall be used by city officials for any project
that uses LEDs, including LED digital billboards. The attached information has been
customized for the proposed digital billboard at 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd.
LEDs emit light with special characteristics that must be accounted for during the planning
portion of any project involving LEDs, such as LED digital displays. Planners must specify
the luminance, radiance, beam angle, spectral power distribution, and flicker characteristics of
the LED light source. Traditional measurement techniques such as using a lux meter are not
valid for an LED light source because of the special characteristics of LEDs.
This email establishes part of the Administrative Record for any project involving LED
products, including LED digital billboards, and shall be produced as part of any Public
Records Request or CEQA Action.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
www.softli hg ts.org
mbaker@softli ahts.org
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From:
Mark Baker
To:
Nick Baldwin
Subject:
3100 Baldwin Park Blvd Digital Billboard - Public Comment from the Soft Lights Foundation
Date:
Saturday, January 4, 2025 10:33:06 PM
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Dear Nick Baldwin, AICP, City Planner, Baldwin Park, California,
I am sharing with Baldwin Park this video which demonstrates how LEDs are not point
sources and that the LED light does not disperse following an inverse square law.
(htWs://youtu.be/Kju-jQLIy uc0). FKA's analysis of the light distribution from an LED
digital billboard is fatally flawed because of their invalid assumption that the light from an
LED disperses rapidly following an inverse square law. In fact, LEDs are directional, and
there is little dispersion over distance, which causes significantly more harm to drivers and
property owners than FKA's analysis shows.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
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From: Mark Baker
To: Nick Baldwin
Subject: 3100 Baldwin Park Blvd Digital Billboard - Public Comment from the Soft Lights Foundation
Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025 11:01:22 PM
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Dear Nick Baldwin, AICP, City Planner, Baldwin Park, California,
I wish to provide another source of evidence that LEDs are not point sources and that the light
from an LED digital display does not disperse following an inverse square law. This
information is from the Lighting Resource Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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LEDs are strongly directional and the so-called Five Times Rule is not applicable to LEDs.
Sincerely,
Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
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ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD - LED LIGHTS AND LED DISPLAYS
By Soft Lights Foundation
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Any agency that is considering a project involving a Light Emitting Diode ("LED") must recognize
that the use of LED products can create discriminatory barriers which interfere with path -of -travel for
certain individuals. Therefore, an agency which is considering a project involving LEDs is required to
perform an analysis to establish an Administrative Record that the agency has dutifully considered the
impacts of LED lights and LED displays on the civil rights of all individuals, including those with
disabilities.
14th Amendment Equal Protection GEause
The 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause of the US Constitution requires state and local
governments to ensure that all individuals are provided equal protection. The introduction of LED lights
and LED displays has created two classes of individuals: those who can neurologically tolerate LED light,
and those who cannot neurologically tolerate LED light. Both classes must be treated equally.
Therefore, if an agency wishes to use LED lighting or an LED display in a public space, the agency must
publish a policy that explains how the class of individuals who cannot tolerate LED light will be afforded
equal protection.
Individuals with Disabilities
The use of LED light discriminates against certain individuals with disabilities such as individuals
with epilepsy, autism, migraines, PTSD, photophobia, and other neurological conditions because the LED
light triggers non -epileptic and epileptic seizures, migraines, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, panic, and
thoughts of suicide. The use of LED light may subject these individuals to discrimination and will violate
their civil rights, and thus an agency considering the use of LED light must publish an analysis of the
impacts of the LED lights or LED displays on individuals with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Act Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
for projects that receive federal funding. An agency that is considering using LED light for a project that
receives federal funding must publish an analysis showing that the LED lights or LED displays will not
create an unlawful discriminatory barrier.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") prohibits discrimination and protects the right to
path -of -travel without discriminatory barriers. For architectural changes such as the alteration of
installing LED lights, 28 C.F.R. 35.151(b)(1) states:
Each facility or part of a facility altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity in a
manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of the facility shall, to the
maximum extent feasible, be altered in such manner that the altered portion of the facility is
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the alteration was commenced
after January 26, 1992.
28 C.F.R. 35.151(b)(1) thus requires that the alteration of installing or operating LED lights or LED
displays must ensure that the altered area be readily accessible and usable by individuals with
disabilities. Since LED light interferes with path -of -travel for certain individuals with disabilities, an
agency that is considering installing or operating LED lights or LED displays must publish an analysis of
the path -of -travel impacts of LED lights and LED displays on individuals with disabilities.
US Food and Drug Administration
21 U.S.C. 360ii(a) states, "The Secretary shall establish and carry out an electronic product
radiation control program designed to protect the public health and safety from electronic product
radiation." Thus, The US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") is required under 21 U.S.C. 360ii to
establish a Radiation Control Program for LED products to minimize exposure to, and emissions of, LED
Visible Light electromagnetic radiation from electronic products. However, the FDA has failed to comply
with this statute, and the FDA has not published any performance standards for LED products to ensure
the health, safety, and civil rights of the public.
Thousands of reports of harm from exposure to LED products have been submitted to the FDA,
but the FDA has not acted on these reports.
Any agency that is considering the installation or operation of LED lights or LED displays must
follow administrative law and establish an Administrative Record of analysis showing that the proposed
LED project will not violate the 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause, Rehabilitation Act Section 504,
or Americans with Disabilities Act.
December 20, 2024
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BY EMAIL
Nick Baldwin, City Planner
Baldwin Park, California
nbaldwin@baldwinpark.com
Re: Health and Environmental Impacts of LED Digital Billboards
Dear Nick Baldwin,
The US Department of Energy states that LEDs are a "radically new technology" that emit a
"directional" light with "unique characteristics".' LED digital displays are known to cause seizures and
migraines for certain individuals with disabilities, and thus their use in public spaces creates an unlawful
discriminatory barrier.
In Appendix A of the Baldwin Park Metro Sign Lighting Study by Francis Krahe and Associates,
page 7, the authors state, "Light degrades rapidly relative to the distance from the light source (see
Inverse Square Law, Glossary, below)." This is not a true statement for directional light sources from a
flat surface LED chip. Physicist Dr. M. Nisa Khan, in her December 2024 book Blinding LED Headlights, on
page 42 states, "It started with mainstream refusing to recognize that a flat radiator, such as an LED
chip, is not a point source and it does not obey the inverse -square law for light emission in space."z In
addition, Dr. Khan writes that she has proven mathematically that an LED emits a non -uniform
Lambertian spatial profile. Both statements are consistent with the DOE's statement that LEDs are a
"directional" light with "unique characteristics."
The Illuminating Engineering Society quoted by Francis Krahe has not yet publicly acknowledged
that LED light does not follow an inverse square law, and that LED light is spatially non -uniform in a
Lambertian shape. Because of the failure of the IES to update their standards for flat surface emitters
such as LEDs, Francis Krahe has made a major error by claiming that LED light sources follow an inverse
square law and assuming that LEDs emit spatially uniform light. Thus, the entire lighting study by Francis
Krahe for the proposed LED digital billboard is invalid.
The luminance of the proposed LED billboard is 300 candela per square meter at night. This is
orders of magnitude higher than a neon sign which has a luminance of about 8 candela per square
meter. Studies have shown that 300 candela per square meter is the upper limit for human comfort,
and at night, in contrast with the surroundings, 300 cd/mz will be far too bright. Page 66 of the Draft EIR
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states, "The placing of any light source "... of any color of such brilliance as to impair the vision of
drivers upon the highway" is prohibited (California Vehicle Code § 21466.5)." A 300 cd/m' digital
billboard will certainly be too bright for the general public and will capture the attention and impair the
vision and cognitive functioning of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
As the President of the Soft Lights Foundation, I filed a CEQA lawsuit against the Bay Area Toll
Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and CalTrans for failing to comply with CEQA for
the Bay Lights 360 project.' It is expected that, once these agencies do perform the required CEQA EIR,
the information about how LED light does not follow an inverse square law, how LED lights trigger
seizures and migraines and impair vision and cognitive functioning, and the cumulative impacts of light
pollution, will be more fully explored.
The EIR for the proposed LED digital billboard must contain at least the following analysis
sections.
1. Ecology. See Appendix A.
2. Human Health. See Appendix B.
3. Disability Rights. See Appendix C.
4. Reports of Harm. See Appendix D.
5. Public Policy. See Appendix E.
Based on the information presented above, the Draft 3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard Digital
Billboard Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is wholly inadequate, insufficient, and invalid and
must be redone.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mark Baker
President
Soft Lights Foundation
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November 13/2024- Pulsed ardificiall Ifight t night alters moth fl it behaviour -LBD
vehicle headlights impacting moth behavior.
October8, 2024SheddIDEg-11 I ight with harmonic radar: Unveiling the hidden impacts of strefeLtl�ights on
moth friEht behavior - Impacts of streetlights on moths.
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July 26, 2024- -Redued
light levels and homogeneity of coverage reduces adverse insect impacts.
January 20, 2024Research Not alance
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January 19, 2024 - th of invasive
EMAged - Light pollution reduced earthworm surface activity by 76% and increased ragweed height
growth by 104%.
January 11L2O24-Threatens-Vidondocurnentarythatdetai|showartifda|
light is devastating the ecosystem.
]anuaryx, 2024- -|nsectsLunniheirdomunntoxxardsdhe
lights which provides orientation. Artificial light causes the insects to steer in a circle until death.
October 38,2823- - Light pollution isincreasing at1U%
per year and adversely impacting entire ecosystems.
September 21, 2023Phenotypic signatures of urbanization? Resident, but not migratory, sc�oircl �ee
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September 19, 2023Healing with the Night: InVestg'gagitri2oDn�s into E eriences of Natural Darkness in
-
September 14, 2022 - Environmental risks from artificial mghttime 1.6ti-0 wide read and incr
across Europe - LEDs have increased light pollution and have increased the emissions of toxic blue
wavelength light.
September 9,2822- -Anartideabout
the studies of researcher
May 2O,2O22- -Evenasimdelightcanintarforewith
March29, 2D22Broad spectrum artific
—
lfey—LED light leads topredator advantage.
April 27, 2022—
monarch butterflies —ALAN interferes with monarch butterfly migration.
January 27, 2022 — The growing threat of light RogoillLu�tion t �ground�-basedobservatories — Impacts of
skyglow on dark skies.
2022— —|DAreport. Discusses how LED light is
increasing light pollution. Falsely claims that LEDs are energy efficient.
August, 2021— Street lighting has detrimeaitqaLijiMpacts on local —This study shows
that LEDs are killing insects even faster than High Pressure Sodium.
August, 2021 — First Estimation of Global Trends in Nocturnal Power Emissions Reveals Acceleration of
L[ght Pollution — Light pollution continues to grow and LED blue wavelength light is making it worse.
April, 2021— Artificial light, especially bright amber,
suppresses courtship. "we should focus on minimizing the time that lights are on and how bright they
are." — News Story
March, 2021— Ught Pollufion Drives Increased Risk of West Nile Virus — Even low levels ofartificial light
at night increase the risk of transmission of the virus.
March, 2Q21—Super
Eyf nLilg—Both light and sugars affect the biological clock ofplants. — News _Story
K8arch10, 2020— Artificial Lighting Impacts to Salmon in WRIA 8 Bof fing Memo — Artificial light is
impacting the survival ofjuvenile salmon.
January, 2020 — Australian Ught Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife This detailed document describes best
lighting practices.
se of Summar'y Metrics of Li_ki-
Wildlife
2020 — "ALAN reduces habitat suitability" — El Sevier — Effects of artificial licht at night on the for
behavior of an endancered nocturnal mammal
July 30, 2018—
Producers? —ALANand LED light negatively impacts periphyton.
July 30, 2018Waters under Artificial Lights: Does Ught Pollution Matter foll,
—
conservation areas
2Q18"we advocate warm colDr temperature white light a�si n . �-htti_meill u�mi nation" — Health and
Human Services USA — Light at night disru ts nocturnal rest and elevates glucocorticoids at cool color
—
2018 — "bombarded with numerous novel stimuli in their environment that could lead to
cons "
—journal of Ecol2gyj=—_!Co�nnecti �gectral radiornetry of anthropogenic light sources to
the visual ecoloL-v of orRanisms
2Q18—"if
orHone? LEDs and Wildlife
2O17"When the installation was illu
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pfSciences — Hieh'intensi1v urban |ieht installation dranoaticdk/ alters nocturnal bird nnieration
2O13—"alters
uncoverinv its ecoloeical effects
2013 — "the si nificant impact that even low levels of !]j �httime �riht �ollution �can h�ave" — �Cambride
November, 2017— Artificially lit surface of Earth at n ght increasi or in radiance and extent —This study
uses satellite data to show that light pollution has increased due to the use of LED lights.
2Q17—"Managers
National Park Service — Artificial Night Lighting and Protected Lands
April, 2015 — Artificial Light at Night and the Predator -Prey Dynamics of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon — Even
tiny amounts ofartificial light affect salmon.
2Q15_ "The most immediate threat from anthro 0 ;e and I . -ht is the loss of ecies" — Trends
sound
May 29,2D14— Potential Biological and EcoloRical Effects of Flickering Artificial Light —Exp|ainshuwthe
visual system of different creatures have a rate at which they capture images. Electric light interferes
with this system, causing perceived flicker.
2014 — "exacerbate existi, c, domestic, eicy., m - nd industrial infestations of sanitar an
light pollution irrespective gf.�cg_ior te��
2012 — "Technological innovations and cha -es in I I anti 3, strat aies should consider benefits for
at a cost to bigdLiversity? Impacts of LED lyihtin
on bats
2009— threatened bat species'° —
Current Biologv — Street Lighting Disturbs Commuting Bats
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November 19, 2024 -The connections between hunjan heakh and blue light -pollution -
Audio interview with Dr. Mario Motta, the father of the discoveries of blue light melatonin
suppression and the connection to disease.
November 9, 2024Effects ofnear-infrared radiation in ambient 1i �1
p�Lrformance emotLion ind heart rate variab it 7 - NIR is beneficial to human health.
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October 1,2824— —Adetailed literature ofthe health
impacts of LED lighting by the International Energy Agency.
Septamn6er15, 2024— —Gkendhestrong
interrelationships between energy metabolism and fertility (Hansen_et al._,, 2013; Della Torre at al.,
Z0[14; '�isplausible that light poUutioncould innpact
fertility — impacts that include adverse effects on puberty from smart phone use at bedtime during
adolescence.
September 5, 2024_
disease — Higher outdoor nighttime light was associated with higher prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease.
April 8, 2024—Are_Cancer— Blue -rich lighting may be a culprit in
the rise of cancers in the young.
April Si2Q24— e —Anartideonthe
light -detecting protein me|anopsin and how it is found in the eye fat, skin, blood vessels, and brain.
March25, 2Q24Outdoor L . ght at N . ght Air Pollution and Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease: A Cohort
—
ALANincreases risk ofdisease.
February20, 2024— —Red|ightcan
reduce blood glucose spikes. Red light is generally beneficial, as compared to blue light which is the
controller ofour circadian rhythms, but also hazardous.
February14, 2024 — Influence of Light at Night on Allergic DiseaseL. A_Systematic Review and Meta-,
Analysis — Study finds that artificial light increases the risk of allergic diseases.
January 26, 2024 — Breast Cancer Incidence Among US Women Aged 20 to 49 Years by Race StLa�
Hormone ReceDtor Status — Breast cancer rates started rising at 4% per year in correlation with the
adoption ofblue-right LED lights.
October 9, 2023—
—Increased exposure tolight atnight increases aperaon'srisk for
psychiatric disorders such asanxiety, bipolar and PTSDseverity aswell asse|f'harno.
October 4,2823— — 2,697
peer -reviewed publications show the blue light is harmful.
August 21,2Q23— —The results ofthis
study showed that daily exposure to blue light for 1 year induced skin cancer.
June23, 2O23Outdoor artificial 111ght at nr-ht and risk of earl -onset dementia: A case-c�ntrgl ggdy Lin
—
the Modena population, Northern Italy — Study showing aconnection between artificial light atnight
and dementia.
]une,2023— —Proteins
that can detect light.
May, 2023—Advances—
Discussion ufhealth impacts oflight pollution.
March17, 2Q23tions—Positiyg_gpd Negative
—
—Me|onopsin-expnessingipRGCsmediate the influence oflight on
several circadian, neuroenclocrine, and neurobehavioral functions collectively defined as NIF, i.e.,
functions not directly related to image formation.
March16, 2023 — Light at night and cause-speCific mLortal risk in Mainland China: a nationwide
�h t
observatioaql study — The first study showing a direct correlation between artificial light at night and
death. — Cellular risks of blue light exposure.
March 13,2023—The — Detailed b|o8discussion ofthe impacts ofblue
wavelength light onhuman health.
January 4, 2023—
December, 2022-947
Adults: Cross -sectional Analysis in HEIJO-KYO Cohort — LAN levels are si8ni�cant|yassodvv associated
parameters of obesity, dys|ipidemia, systemic inflammation, sleep disturbances, and depressive
symptoms.
October 24,2O22— —Outdoor|ightpuUutionstudy.
September 28, 2022Functional connectivity of brain networks with three monochromatic
—
— Each wavelength
has different impacts on human brain activity.
September 26, 2022_
parameters of obesity,dvsUpidemia,systemic inflammation, sleep disturbances, and depressive
symptoms.
August 1l2O22- -"the
epidemiological evidence produced so far seems to support an association between LAN and risk of
depresdvedisorders."
August 10, 2022Disruption of the Circadian Clock Drives Apc Loss of Heterozygosity to Accelerate
-
Colorectal Cancer - Interruption ofthe cirradianclock increases cancer risk.
July 15, 2022- -
Outdoor light atnight increases obesity inchildren.
June 22, 2022- Light at Night in Older Age Associated with Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension -ALAN
causes sickness.
June 14, 2O22ontrast Sens
-
Around the Visual Fie|d-Researoh on how vision works.
June 6, 2022-
Adversity - Poor sleep increases risk oflung disease.
March 14,2022- nction - Blue light isbad. Any
light isbad. Tiny amounts oflight atnight isbad.
March 1l2822- -Artificial Light aLNight
significantly increases the risk ofdeveloping autism.
March 3, 2022 -The Mind After Midnight: Nocturnal Wakefulness, Behavioral Dysregulation, and
November, 2021- One Third of Us are At Risk - Compiled links tnmedical research onthe effects nf
LEDs.
June G,2O21-acut-l"jDn-Fearofthe
dark isreal.
MaV13, 2D21Should We Re -think R gulations and Standards for Lilghting at Workplaces? A Practice
-
- Quote: the quality oflight should not bereduced for
lower energy consumption.
March, 2Q21- -Reductionufb|ue
wavelength light improves sleep.
February 8/2Q21- Associations between Artificial Light and Risk for Thyroid Cancer -Artifida||ight
February, 2021— Insights into blue light accelerated tooth whitening — At a radiance of 190 mW/cm2,
LEDs will bleach teeth.
January 27, 2021— Moonstruck slee : Synchronization of human sleep with the moon cycle under field
conditions — Sleep timing is synchronized under the moon cycle. Artificial light disrupts this cycle.
January 7, 2021— Light Pollution, Sleep Deprivation, and Infant Health at Birth —This study confirms that
light pollution can lead to premature births.
November 5, 2020— Evening home lighting adversely im acts the circadian s stem and else —This
article makes the case that the economic benefits of energy efficient LED lighting are outweighed by the
substantial disease burden they produce.
May 24, 2020 — 20% to 30fQ Have Heightened Sensitivity —This article articulates how the 20% to 30% of
the population who are sensitive receptors have been so far snubbed by the the psychology profession.
February 29, 2020 — LED Street Lights — Maior Health Concerns This presentation by Dr. Wojcik
summarizes the research about the dangers of blue wavelength light.
February 27, 2020 — Blue LAiht Suppresses Melatonin in Dairy Calves This study shows that melatonin is
suppressed by blue wavelength light, thus affecting eating, drinking, etc.
2020— Toxic Fluorescent Light with Natural Lid ht Now! — A discussion of research studies
showing the adverse health impacts of fluorescent and LED light on health and student learning.
December 13, 2019 — Light -Emitting Diodes LEDS : Im lications for Safet — Even though this is an
article from ICNIRP, it contains a fundamentally false statement on efficiency and is missing discussion of
non -uniform luminance.
November 29, 2019 — Acute Exposure to Low Level L'crht at Nicyht is Sufficient to Induce Neurolo i
Changes and Depressive -like Behavior — Acute exposure to LAN alters brain physiology and can be
detrimental to wellbeing in otherwise healthy individuals.
October 17, 2019 — Daily blue -light exposure shortens fifes an and causes brain neurode eneration in
Drosophila. — LED blue wavelength light causes serious injury to flies.
May 22, 2019 — Im lication of Melano sin and Tri eminal Neural Pathwa sin Blue Li ht
Photosensitivit ire vivo— Melanopsin is a protein that can detect light. The researchers demonstrate
that blue -light exposure provokes important immune and inflammatory responses in the ocular surface,
trigeminal pathways and the retina.
April, 2019 — Ocular hazards of curinig li ht units used in dental ractice — A s stematic review —The
article states, "This review concludes that blue light poses maximum risk to cause retinal
degeneration based on the evaluated studies."
October 2, 2018 — Melatonin: An Anti -Tumor Agent This study shows that light at night increases risk of
breast and prostate cancer.
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September 9, 2018ction on their
mitochondria and blunted_b red right — Red light blunts the negative effects of blue light.
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July 201Q— —5kvcovvresults inreduced
birth weight and pre -term births.
June25, 2018— Current Understanding of Photophobia, Visual Networks, and Headaches —Hmw|ight
triggers pain.
June 5, 2018— —An overly positive opinion ofLEDs,
choosing to ignore the downsides and missing studies.
February, 2018—
labelling —Aproposal for G'|ndexin place ofCorrelated Color Temperature.
August 8,3017Harvard Universitv — Outdoor Light at N - -ht and Breast Cancer Incidence in the Nurses'
Health Study I This study shows the link between artificial light at night and breast cancer.
-
February, 2017— RBlue LiZht Paradox — Blue wavelength controls drcadianrhythms, but also damages
the eye.
January 31, 2017 — National Institutes of Health
Circuits — This scientific research article covers how circadian rhythms are being disrupted by artificial
light mtnight.
January 2Q17— PhotobiolgELical Safety —DiscusoionoftheimpoctsofLED|ighLondrcadianrhxthnnsand
eye cells by Christophe Martinsons.
April, 2016— — LED light has astrong negative impact onthe taste nf
January 24, 2016— This scientific
research paper concludes that blue light causes photoreceptor damage.
November 17,2Q14— od vessels —&4e|anopdn
proteins are found in blood vessels and can detect light.
January 2Q13— Health Effects of Large LED Screens on Local Residents — Luminance above 1lOOOnits is
dangerous and this article mentions the need to further study the impacts of LEDs on those with
November 8, 2012— —Significant coverage ofthe dangers ofLED
radiation. Blue light hazard, excessive luminance, macular degeneration, sleep disruption, and LEDs
classified aslasers for use intoys.
June3, 2011—
0ecember, 2010— orldwide This study shows
that cancer risk increased by as high as 50% for countries with high Artificial Light at Night.
August 20,1999— — Students perform better under natural light.
November 22,19S6— —
Appendix C — Disability Rights
Code of Federal Regulations
28 C.F.R. § 35.151(a)(1):
Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public
entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was
commenced after January 26, 1992.4
28 C.F.R. § 35.151(b)(1):
Each facility or part of a facility altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity in a
manner that affects or could affect the usability of the facility or part of the facility shall, to the
maximum extent feasible, be altered in such manner that the altered portion of the facility is
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the alteration was commenced
after January 26, 1992.
U.S. Constitution
AMENDMENT XIV
Section 1.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are
citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;
nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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Appendix D — Reports of Harm
The following reports have been collected by the Soft Lights Foundation and have been
submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration.
December, 2024
December 31, 2024 — Cherry Hill, NJ — Astigmatism
Bright LED Headlights have significantly impacted me, and my freedom to travel when and
where I want to. I have an astigmatism, and have recently developed a driving phobia, which is
largely connected to me getting overstimulated while driving. Nighttime used to be my preferred
time to drive, as the roads were quieter. Now, with the LED lights, it's unbearable. Not only can
I not see with the blinding lights in my face, but it greatly increases the chance I'll need to pull
over and calm myself. I struggle greatly getting to all the places I used to go, and the bright
headlights make the process even worse.
I genuinely feel like it is not a problem that will solve itself. In order for others to feel safe
competing with the other blinding headlights (I often feel like I cannot see after passing a car
with these and often in the moment wish my lights were brighter) they too need to get these
LEDs. Manufacturers won't care, if anything they can advertise being the brightest.
We desperately need some sort of deterrent, because I fear for my life when I get blinded on the
road at night, and wonder how many life -altering accidents have been caused by this issue. Or
even what the long-term effects of these are. I wish to be free to travel where I want without this
unnecessary harm.
December 31, 2024 — Orl6ans, France — None
It's New Year's Eve, and for the fifth consecutive year, I'm staying home and not participating
in any festivities because of the blinding LED lights that are now everywhere and assault my
eyes.
When the first street lights and vehicle LED headlights appeared in my area five years ago, I
realized that my daily life would be completely turned upside down. I feel like I've been
condemned to no longer live normally, like I used to, especially in the evenings. I can't live
freely in society anymore, with a clear conscience, without the fear of having my eyes constantly
assaulted by these completely excessive lights.
I'm tired of all this. Tired of having to endure these car headlights with insane brightness levels,
at night JUST LIKE DURING THE DAY, forcing me to look away and leaving trails in my
vision. Tired of noticing that many designs and installations of lighting fixtures are
systematically done thoughtlessly, over -illuminating the entire neighborhood. Tired of these
street lights that repel me and prevent me from being out at night.
The world has plunged into a light arms race that I don't understand and can no longer tolerate!
Why have we come to this? Who decided this on behalf of everyone else?
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Science had warned about LEDs, but it wasn't listened to. Many people complain, but they're
not heard.
What's happening? What's the plan? How much longer do we have to protest and shout for the
LED monster, created by a greedy and careless industry, to stop spreading uncontrollably? I
deeply curse everyone who created this monster, and every day I wonder how much longer I can
endure this situation before I decide to move far away so I no longer have to suffer from it.
In any case, we need to unite to make the global LED industry bend so that acceptable lighting
standards for everyone are established and enforced.
Happy New Year to everyone and stay strong.
December 31, 2024 — Armada, MI — None
My wife just ordered a pair of night driving sunglasses which made me realize these modern
LED headlights are just too bright, dangerous, and out of control. My wife (54), my son (20), and
I (52) have been complaining about the bright headlights for the last couple of years. Another red
flag is that my son also complains, and he's only 20 with perfect vision.
These dazzling lights diminish night vision and distort the field of depth. Both oncoming and
rearview traffic dazzle. You can dim the center mirror, but side mirrors are not dimmable.
These headlights are dangerous to all people on the road and need to be regulated so they are
either toned down or use a friendlier light frequency.
December 30, 2024 — Holly Springs, NC — Astigmatism
We live in a part of North Carolina that does not have street light coverage. In short it is VERY
dark here. Driving at night here is quite a challenge. The blinding on coming headlights make it
almost impossible to navigate the roads safely. Combine that with what appears to be distracted
driving and you are taking your life in your hands just trying to get to the market. Something
must be done to reduce the brightness of these dangerous headlights.
December 30, 2024 — Anytown, MO — Astigmatism
I'm unable to see the lines on the road when someone uses LED lights. Almost everyone I come
into contact fills the same way even if they do not have an astigmatism. LED lights are very
dangerous for the most basic and single most important reason of all... TWO LANE ROADS!
Many people can drive just fine at night even with varying vision problems or none whatsoever
with regular halogen or non -LED bulbs.
When someone uses brights they should see far and wide so they can look for deer and other
animals etc.
However when a car is within 500 ft or less not even the brightest halogen should be used for
low beams as this endangers not only the person who has the lights shining in their eyes, but it
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endangers the person shining the lights and someone else's eyes because it could create a head-
on collision.
In fact, I'm willing to bet that many head-on collisions are result of LED lights on two-lane roads
over someone looking at their phone.
If more intensive research was done you'd most likely find out I'm right since as a genius I'm
right about 99% of the time about my speculations.
December 30, 2024 — Paterson, NJ — Other
The car lights are way too bright that blinds you
December 28, 2024 — Taos, NM — None
Dusk and sun setting, combine that with LED headlights and it's impossible to see the road
ahead. The LEDs are so bright that you cannot tell the make of the automobile.
December 27, 2024 — Blanco, TX — None
There's a difference between brightness and color temperature. Brightness is measured in
Lumans. Color temperature, in degrees Kelvin. It is not so much the brightness of these new
headlights that causes so much irritating and dangerous glare as it is the very high color
temperatures of 5,000, 6,000 or higher Kelvin. If the new vehicles simply used low Kelvin
LEDs ... 2700 Kelvin or lower (a golden yellowish light), much of the annoyance would be
alleviated.
December 26, 2024 — Seattle, WA — None
I'm 51 and have struggled with bright blue/white head lights for many, many years. Because
most new cars come with them and many people are using LED bulbs in older headlight fixtures,
the situation seems to be compounding exponentially.
I often get a headache from the eye strain and increasingly plan my life to avoid night time
driving when possible. I have even begun using both a dark sun visor and yellow/amber tinted
lenses to make night driving tolerable. This is not my preferred way to drive at night as it makes
it more difficult to see dark objects or people dressed in dark clothing.
I find my need to do this ridiculous. I also don't know a single person of any age, that seems
unbothered by the changes that have brought so much bothersome glare into our eyes as we
drive.
Something needs to be done about this sooner than later and it is going to take a lot of work to
change out or update all the headlights that are blinding me and everyone else I talk to.
Why are we allowing this unsafe way of illuminating our driving to continue? I want the
department of transportation and/or the FDA and/or congress to begin addressing this problem
NOW so that we can all drive more safely and with less eye strain and pain.
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December 24, 2024 — Wichita, KS — Autism
Multiple brain injuries left me with diagnoses that include migraine, severe photophobia due to a
retinal sensor injury — ipRGC's the Light Meter for the eyes which regulates circadian rhythm. It
also manages retinal light adaptation. Exposure to LEDs and any blue spectrum bright light,
especially light that flickers or moves, causes me intense pain, violent nausea, vomiting,
weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, a lot of the symptoms of a heart attack or a severe
panic attack. It took me many doctor visits to learn the cause of this severe photophobia and
flaring systemic symptoms. I also learned that I have a diagnosis of autism spectrum Level one
which explains my severe sensory overwhelm experience to light, but that combined with this
retinal injury has rendered me unable to drive at night at all in these new lighting conditions. It's
so unsafe even wearing blue light blocking glasses with glare blocking appliques in my windows
to block headlights in my side views and the oncoming traffic.
December 24, 2024 — Los Angeles, CA — Photophobia
Post mTBI: chronic migraine, severe neuralgia and dysautonomia all triggered by severe
photalgia due to ipRGC retinal sensor injury
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December 24, 2024 — Anytown, NJ — Astigmatism
I have never hated driving so much as I have hated driving this year.
At night, thanks to the glare, I cannot see road signs without reflective coatings. When it rains at
night, the combination of windshield fog, glare, and wet -pavement are brighter than the Lines -
on -the -Fucking -Road. High -set SUVs with Bright As The Goddamn-Sun headlights shine
directly into my vision which, due to an astigmatism, breaks into a fireworks show in my eyes.
Oncoming traffic actually hurts —like getting snipped with nail -scissors in the back of my head.
On one particularly vile strip of road I became paralyzed, unable to see my turning lane, and it
was only by a Grace of God that I did not have an accident.
It used to be that this glare was only an occasional inconvenience —some thoughtless driver who
forgot to turn off their high beams. Now between the strength of headlights and the height of
cars, every minute spent driving at night is a damnation; miserable American roads befitting a
miserable American people.
There's something poetic, something uniquely American, about the state of our roads at nights;
they've become a dick -waving contest measured in lumens, fueled by selfish idiocy, gagging and
slobbering for "MOAR BRIGHT" until nobody can fucking see.
Thank you for providing a space to voice these concerns. I eagerly look forward to seeing our
regulatory institutions ignore this problem until it inconveniences someone important.
December 23, 2024 — Portland, OR — Photophobia
Bright LED headlights on vehicles have become a significant challenge in my daily driving. On
multiple occasions, cars equipped with excessively bright LED headlights have nearly caused
accidents. When these lights shine directly into my eyes, especially from oncoming traffic, the
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glare is blinding and disorienting. Even vehicles behind me can create dangerous situations when
their LED lights reflect intensely through my rearview or side mirrors.
To cope, I've had to resort to putting my hand up to block the glare while trying to maintain
control of the car, which is both impractical and unsafe. This issue has led to numerous close
calls where I almost veered off the road or into another vehicle. Additionally, the harsh intensity
of these lights causes severe eye strain and headaches, making the driving experience not only
stressful but physically painful.
These incidents have made me anxious about driving at night or in poor visibility conditions, as
I'm constantly on edge, anticipating these blinding lights. It's clear that while LEDs have their
benefits, their use in vehicle headlights needs better regulation to ensure road safety for
everyone.
The Impact of Bright LED Lights on My Driving Experience
Bright LED headlights on modern vehicles have become a significant hazard while driving. On
numerous occasions, these lights have nearly caused accidents, whether from oncoming cars or
vehicles behind me. The glare from these excessively bright LEDs blinds me temporarily, often
reflecting off my rearview or side mirrors, leaving me disoriented and forced to put my hand up
to block the light. This is an impractical and unsafe solution while trying to maintain control of
my car.
A particularly concerning issue is the auto brights feature in many modern cars. These systems
frequently fail to detect other vehicles properly, leaving the brights on when they should dim.
This not only creates an unsafe driving environment but is also a clear violation of traffic laws,
as having your brights on within a certain distance of another vehicle is illegal. Such violations
should be actively ticketed to deter this reckless behavior.
The cumulative impact of these bright lights has been severe for me. I've had multiple close
calls, almost veering off the road or into other vehicles. Beyond the immediate danger, the glare
causes eye strain, headaches, and general discomfort, making nighttime driving a source of
anxiety and physical pain. While LED headlights offer benefits like increased visibility for
drivers using them, they need stricter regulations and better technology to ensure they don't
endanger others on the road.
December 22, 2024 — Sebastopol, CA — None
My eyesight is pretty good except for needing reading glasses for seeing things up close. But
ever since the new super bright headlights have come out, I really don't want to drive at night.
They are blinding and very dangerous, since I can't see anything else when they're coming at
me. I adjust my rear-view and side mirrors so that the lights don't shine in my eyes. That reduces
my ability to see behind me, but it's safer than being blinded by those lights.
I thought maybe it was just my eyes getting worse, but I notice that if a car is coming toward me
with the old fashioned headlights, I can see totally fine. No problem. With the new headlights, I
sometimes have to hold my hand up to block them so that I can see where the road is. Otherwise,
I would be totally blinded. Very dangerous! I can't believe these are legal. They also hurt my
eyes, and I'm sure they are damaging to vision.
December 22, 2024 — Vancouver, BC — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
Since so many vehicles are now using these bright, white LED car headlights it is practically
impossible for me to drive. I have to hold my left hand up as they are so blinding, even in the
daytime. Even sunglasses do not cut the bright light. I even drive at night with sunglasses on.
This is very dangerous! When a car comes up from behind I have to hold my hand up by the side
mirror as it also blinds me from the side and from the rear view mirror. It has become so
dangerous for me to drive and has affected the quality of my life in so many ways. I don't know
who gave these car companies permission to use these very bright LED white lights? It's like the
whole city driving around with their high beams on or even worse! This must be rectified by the
federal government! This must be stopped immediately!
December 21, 2024 — Port Colborne, ON — None
I crashed my car, totalled it because someone with LED headlights decided to enter and exit a
roundabout with their high beams on. They were coming towards me and I was completely
blinded by them for about 15 seconds before they passed me. I will take some fault as I was
speeding a little but at that point it was too late and I crashed directly into another vehicle all
because of LED light. They are too damn bright!!
December 21, 2024 — Olympia, WA — Other
Upon returning to my booth at an outdoor/covered Farmers Market, the Governor allowed "non-
essentials" Crafters/Artisians could return. My soft lights didn't get moved to my new booth
space. The first day my eyes ached (which I'd never experienced in 60 yrs). I recalled an by
article Dr. Mercola who interviewed an Ophthalmologist who explained LED lights and eye
damage. My instinct was to stand in the sun ... no eye ache: BINGO! I knew it was the damn
lights. I researched and purchased blue blockers and a wrap around my head visor because
lighting came in from all directions.( And horribly had to wear a mask too = hell on earth!). I
went to an micro -current intuitive healer who said it's your optic nerve especially in the left eye.
I had had several treatments over the years and got better, thank Buddah, Allah, Godddess, Jesus
and everyone! However I always carry blue blocker glasses in the car and a sun visor... because I
never know how the lights in whatever store will affect me. It's been a huge challenge, life-style
shift for me... even visiting friends homes I must be prepared. I'm much better. Although I went
back to the OFMkt and had had my gear, went to the car to drop off stuff didn't think I'd need
my visor, nor that I'd stay long. I sat on a table, waiting for a buddy and instantly my eyes started
tweaking, and ached for hours afterwards. I've learned to try and not drive at night the headlights
are horrific, especially first responders= blinding! I've learned to drive w/my left hand up to
shield my eyes from the oncoming headlights. Years ago I titled all my mirrors waaaay out or up,
I can lean to see when necessary.
My question is whom decided LED's were the new way? Politically $omeone must be the
king-pin-of-LEDlight$?
I actually lucked out and purchased an entire box of 60watt bulbs at a used store, just as a
volunteer walked in with a huge box of new bulbs for $10 (i know)! Before that I was purchasing
used ones from Habitat for Humanity resale stores for $1 a bulb, and felt grateful for that! ! !
Thank you for your research, time and effort in this important area. I had no idea the ranges of
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challenges people continue to face. Big love to you and yours in this journey to educate. WE
ARE NOT ALONE! Cheers.
December 20, 2024 — New Orleans, LA — None
I cannot drive at night now because the superbright LED lights make me see halos about 20 feet
high and wide around oncoming vehicles or vehicles behind me. I cannot see the road, the signs,
the lines, pedestrians. It is sudden and violent to the eyes and the brain and nervous system. Now
I am being advertised to by Amazon and Google to buy LED bulbs to replace the halogens in my
own car headlights. I will not fight fire with fire and blind other people so I can compete with
these atrocious tools.
December 20, 2024 — Drexel Hill, PA — Autism
I drive because it's difficult to participate in society if one doesn't, but my autism makes it very
hard for me on multiple levels. For one, I am very sensitive to light, and overly bright headlights
not only hurt my eyes but also obstruct the shapes of vehicles and the flow of traffic, making me
afraid that I will collide with someone because I can't properly sense how their car takes up
space. There is no valid reason for headlights to be that bright. Even those with weaker vision,
such as my grandfather when he had cataracts, used to drive just fine with a softer beam. I have
seen and heard others complain about these lights as well, such as my father and various social
media users. Please don't make life harder for people with disabilities than it already is.
December 19, 2024 — Austin, TX — None
I am now too terrified to drive at night due to the blinding impact of LED lights, which cause me
to not be able to see at all, have a panic attack, and swerve, endangering my life and the lives of
others. They are much, much too bright. I had to drive from Texas to Louisiana at night last night
for a funeral and I had to pull over four times because of the dizziness, fear and nausea of being
struck by those lights which is almost like a heat lamp or a blow to the head. I cannot believe that
something so dangerous as lights so bright they blind other drivers temporarily are allowed and
unregulated. I can no longer drive at night in this environment.
December 19, 2024 — Colorado Springs, CO — None
I was blinded by oncoming LED Headlights and turned the wrong way on a one way street. I
have run Intel two curbs due to to being blinded. They are DANGEROUS
December 19, 2024 — Canton, OH — None
I have almost driven off the side of the road and more time than not, I stopped in the middle of
the road because all I saw what a bright light that blinded me and I could see nothing else. I
cannot see anything after those lights pass me. if they are behind me, I have to make sure I am in
the middle of my mirrors so it doesn't affect me. I have been wanting to go after the
manufacturer for years now.
December 19, 2024 — Heath, OH — Other
People with mild cataracts, like me, have problems with LED car headlights lights causing very
bright sparkly halos around the headlights at night. This makes oncoming vehicles at night a big
problem. The sparkly halos are blinding people and very unsafe. I avoid driving at night now.
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This has been a well documented problem for several years. Note: I am a retired QA Manager
from a large lighting company. I have a lot of experience with LED lighting.
December 18, 2024 — San Francisco, CA — Migraine
I have lived in the same building on Telegraph Hill for 30 years and the last series of led lights
on the bay bridge increased my migraine headaches substantially. After they were removed my
migraine decreased and my way of life improved.
December 18, 2024 — Springfield, MA — Other
Blinding headlights! It was very disorienting to drive. Eye doctor tested for cataracts by shining
light in my eyes and then declared surgery for cataracts should help with the glare. What about
windshield manufacturers helping, if FDA won't regulate the LEDs?
December 18, 2024 — Vallejo, CA — Other
My wife has conditions that include Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia which is causing seizures.
Bright lights can trigger them, too, so these LED lights are extremely harsh for her, meaning she
cannot leave the house in the evenings anymore, or go into stores, doctor's offices, look at
Christmas lights, etc., as they are all equipped with the new LED lights. We've resorted to not
using the lights in our home as they are the new LED bulbs and we cannot purchase incandescent
bulbs. Luckily we have two lamps with old bulbs that we can use. I do not have this issue, but
when driving I notice how bright and blinding headlights appear to be these days. My first
reaction is to think the drivers have their high beams on. The worst is large trucks with lights
shining straight through the back window into the rear-view mirror. It's truly awful.
December 17, 2024 — King County, WA — None.
I became extremely nauseated and experienced a headache immediately upon entering Target
and Safeway after they had just switched from fluorescent bulbs to led bulbs. I experience eye
pain from led headlights and streetlights and have to shield my eyes wherever I go. I feel agitated
around led lights at night.
December 13, 2024 — Boca Raton, FL — Other
Cant go out at night i suffer from seizures and i have head trauma makes is hard to go out at
night with family there is no need for those lights we are not in the forest n some idiots drive
with them on high beam blinds my wife at night n me she suffers from migraine this has effected
our night life .i still don't understand how this passed with all health hazards
December 12, 2024 — Vermillion, OH — Migraine
in addition to migraine I have a condition called Mal de Debarquement syndrome. LED lights
really trigger my symptoms. It's very hard for me to go shopping or out to dinner and have a
pleasurable experience. I always feel seasick.
December 9, 2024 — Portland, OR — Other
Almost got hit by another car (with LED lights) because their lights were so bright I couldn't see
their turn signal blinking. I've come so close to hitting medians in the past too because LED
lights are so blinding.
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December 9, 2024 — Lake Forest, CA — Astigmatism
When I was driviing back from Las Vegas from Thanksgiving weekend I almost got into several
car accidents because of being blinded by LEDs on curving two lane roads. It is impossible to
see the lane markers when your night vision is destroyed by these new headlights. My girlfriend
is almost completely unable to drive at night because of her astigmatism and how the headlight
affect her vision.
December 8, 2024 — Harrison, OH — Other
I have noticed that these LED headlights are effecting my depth perception. When I look down
the road at night to pull out of my street or any number of streets or changing lanes on the
highway, and all I see are bright lights, there is nothing to `ground' my vision to judge how far
away a vehicle is before I do these maneuvers, or even the size of the vehicle. I see nothing but
bright lights. I had a truck coming at me when I pulled out of a driveway and I couldn't see
anything but headlights. I couldn't see the road and I couldn't see the outline of the vehicle until
it whizzed by. I had to GUESS where the road was and hope that I was on my side and I didn't
run off the road. It was absolutely blinding and I drive an SUV! It was traumatizing to say the
least. And that was two years ago! I could have been killed or seriously injured. Ever since then,
with no standards as to what headlights are supposed to look like, how many headlights are
allowed to be lit up at one time, style, etc. I'm scared when I get on the road at night and it's only
out of necessity when I do go out, never for pleasure anymore. These lights have destroyed the
ability to do the things I enjoyed after work. Shopping, water aerobics, dining out, etc. And then
we're being advised to focus on the side of the road or the white line, if you can see it, so we can
drive at night? We shouldn't look to see what's ahead of us or coming at us while we're driving
because this is the only way to save our eyesight and life? We now have to drive dangerously to
accommodate headlights. That kind of advice right there is a valid indication that these lights are
wrong for vehicles. We shouldn't be looking down, or to the side while driving. That's like
driving with your eyes half closed, which is really what one is doing following that advice. It
only takes a second to hit a human being or an animal looking anywhere but in front of you. The
ridiculousness of LED headlights is insane.
December 8, 2024 — Colorado Springs, CO — Other
My sensitivity to LED became worse after a TBI. I wear sunglasses indoors because I work in a
Flourescent and LED hell in the evening and I wear sunglasses to drive home. It is the only way
for me to stop myself from horrendous kaleidoscope vision as a person with synesthesia and
tetrachromatic vision with post concussion photophobia. Light pollution is killing us and it is
worse at night and contributing to severe migraines. Light pollution is literally making some
people dopamine addicts but what about those with dopamine autoantibodies? We cannot have a
strong nation of healthy people if we have been made stupid and intentionally addicted or
severely ill by light. Street lights and lights used at night near businesses are at times bright
enough to lead a bird to its death.
Have you seen the Tesla bulbs that are similar to incandescent -the reformulation? We need to
bring back incandescent light bulbs.
I have tetrachromatic vision and this intense monochromatic light is causing me to have sensory
overload. My tetrachromia causes me to see colors within colors- it is not a disability but a
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different ability. To me one strand of a persons hair is a rainbow. Ink from a pen is not just black.
It only began to impact me after a TBI when my vision and senses began to go into overload and
I was in a lot of pain and a neurologist, and nueroopthamologist could not understand me.
Instead they began to take notes because I was finding out on my own what was working.
Some people who know this about me will shine LED lights in my eyes on purpose and laugh.
These people are bullies.
As a tetrachromat I ain even impacted by Migraine lenses called Avulux. These Migraine lenses
make me very sick and cause me to have a migraine because they over focus the lense on one
color of light spectrum when I am not designed that way. This is why I do not purchase
monochromatic lenses either. Sunglasses with UV protection that are light enough color to use
indoors work better than monochrome tinted lenses with UV protection. Incandescent bulbs do
not have this, they are a variety of spectrum at once and do not have flicker most of the time.
These people that banned Incandescent lights are discriminating against my differences as a
Neurodivergent, and my disability with a TBI and they need to bring them back. We need to
have a choice of what kind of headlight we use on a vehicle, the intensity of the light in our
home, and what kind of light works for us.
A person with synesthesia has more than one sense connected together. If I start to get this pain
and this type of vision my sense of smell and hearing increase. This increase can cause hyper
smelling and hyper hearing. If I have no protection from the light I will have burning eyes where
the whites of my eyes turn red, my nose begins to run and my sinuses swell because the exposure
causes hyperesthesia of my nose. Hours of exposure to Flourescents and LED do this to me. My
immune system thinks it needs to release histamine. TILT is known as Toxicant Induced Loss of
Tolerance. Its definition only applies to chemicals, food and drugs. For me the definition applies
but I have another category to add and it is Light Pollution.
We as US citizens are being bombarded by exposures and as we age our tolerance declines and
some are more at risk for this than others. These risk categories are yet to be established;
however, it is likely that for women Xist and Lyonization are at play. This Lyonization could tilt
a person with a Redox disorder towards less tolerance over time. Other mechanisms are
molecular mimicry and prior assaults to the immune system. TILT is related to Mast Cell activity
but is not the only aspect of the the problem.
For those of us experiencing this we have to wear hats and sunglasses. The eye doctors I have
seen do not deny what I have been experiencing. The equipment that they use cannot find the
problem. They have several patients similar to me wearing Theraspec lenses. These lenses are
not approved by the FDA but have been helping the patients. I have called my Vision Insurance
plan to discuss this phenomenon and why NeuroOpthamology, Opthamologists and other eye
doctors are not diagnosing or investigating this. They do not answer my questions and change the
subject. As humans who work in the evening, driving home in this light pollution is an absolute
nightmare. The oncoming beams and beams behind you are reflecting in your face. More and
more people are confessing to wearing sunglasses who are not as severe as me. Why is this being
ignored? TBI can impact the retinal ganglion cells and excessively bright headlights and bright
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lighting in the workplace is very painful. I have to deal with disrespect, being made fun of
because I am trying to protect myself.
Now it is December and I am getting more exposure from peoples Holiday light pollution on
their homes that is way too damn bright at night and extremely painful. It is the nature of humans
and businesses to lie to the public for gain while conditioning people to think that it is better for
them through omissions of critical information.
https://www.frontiersin.org/joumals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1378498/f jll
https://www.ahajoumals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044904
https:Hautism. org/webinars/toxicant-induced-loss-of-tolerance-tilt/
https://www.hsph.harvard. edu/hoffman-program/resources/chemicals-in-your-life/what-is-
mcstilt/
https://tiltresearch.org/
December 8, 2024 — Wakefield, MI — Other
Early onset, rapid decline cataracts, photosensitivity
December 8, 2024 — Wakefield, MI — Migraine
Vision assaulted by LED light bar mounted on front of a pickup truck. Temporary blindness,
vision spots for hours, migraine. Ban these fu*ckers!
December 7, 2024 — Murfreesboro, TN — Migraine
I get migraine headaches very easily. I avoid driving at night as much as I can because of these
horrible, bright LED lights! They are absurd and horrible. However, sometimes I have to. I have
issues with being super light sensitive and they flat out blind me, followed often with a migraine!
I've grown to HATE driving at night and even more so, hatred for all of these vehicles with these
lights. It's extremely RUDE to own one of these vehicles! Once again, as I drive a sedan, a truck
tailed me, BLINDING me safely driving on the interstate home from seeing my family for
Thanksgiving! How can these lights be legal? They're dangerous!! I refuse to own a vehicle with
these horrific lights! Please stop this dangerous condition to not be able to drive safe!
December 6, 2024 — Unspecified, FL — None
I was almost forced off the road due to the blinding lights of an upcoming car. I could NOT see a
single thing. I was not alone in the car and was with my son. We thought my tires were lost on.
the right side due to the sudden movement. What a horrible experience, to drive under these
conditions. There was no reason to change from the soft yellow lights.
December 5, 2024 — Willows, CA — Astigmatism
Can't drive at night anymore. Bought special driving glasses to reduce glare and they help a
little, but after a few minutes driving against the oncoming superbright led headlights, I'm not
seeing anything very well. Driving at night was never an issue before someone decided that
putting these dangerous lights on vehicles was somehow a good idea.
December 4, 2024 — Morganville, NJ — None
WHEN DRIVING ON SINGLE -LANE ROADS IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE AS THE AUTO
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HEADLIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE ROAD.
DIVIDED HIGHWAYS ARE NOT AS BAD. I USED TO ENJOY DRIVING BUT NOW IT IS
IMPOSSIBLE UNFORTUNATELY, I STILL HAVE TO DRIVE. I TRIED SPECIAL
GLASSES TO REDUCE GLARE BUT THEY DO NOT WORK. PLEASE DO SOMETHING
ABOUT THIS BAD SITUATION AS I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS
December 4, 2024 — Monroe, WA — Migraine
LED lights have only negatively impacted my life. I can no longer see when driving, especially
the last few years. I have to close my eyes when driving for long periods of time, multiple times,
because I cannot see with people's LED lights. I can't tell if people are using their brights or just
have LED lights. I can't see if there is a pedestrian. I can't see turns. I almost crashed tonight
because I didn't see a turn due to someone's LED lights in my eyes. I see spots in my eyes for
my entire drive after seeing any and trying to keep my eyes open. I get migraines. I might have
undiagosed autism as well, either way, I am extremely sensitive to light. I am scared I might die
driving because of LED lights one day.
December 4, 2024 — Houston, TX — Astigmatism
It worries me when I am temporarily blinded by the unnecessary bright lights when I am driving.
I instantly flinch to try to shield me from the harmful lights.
December 3, 2024 — Salem, OR — Migraine
I get ocular migraines, and the most reliable way to trigger them is to get blasted in the eyes with
some kind of bright light. It usually sets in within 10-15 minutes, and then my vision is just
ruined for the next hour. I can't drive at night because I'm at risk of being temporarily blinded. I
don't want to have to pull over and sit at the side of the road for an hour, waiting for the aura to
pass. When I'm in cars at night, I try not to look out the window. These blinding LED lights are
a nightmare, and they don't even illuminate the road as thoroughly as the softer incandescent
bulbs of my childhood. I've spent a lot of time in cars. I remember what things looked like. LED
headlights are just plain inferior and dangerous, and they need to be banned.
December 3, 2024 — North Olmstead, OH — Astigmatism
They are blinding and they cause me anxiety while driving. I have to stop or turn down side
roads to escape them.
December 3, 2024 — Chattanooga, TN — None
I do not have any health or vision problems. I am a perfectly healthy mid 20 year old, and have
always had a passion for night driving.
I never really noticed major issues with night driving up until recently... the past few years. I've
always noticed people with super bright blue -white headlights... typically just squinted and
moved on.
Unfortunately, the majority of the cars on the road have these headlights. I was returning from
Thanksgiving with my family and had a 7 hour drive home. There are no north/south interstates
in this area, so a lot of my driving is on 2 lane and 4 lane state roads and US highways. I was on
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a very narrow and typically low traffic 2 lane in southwest GA heading back north. For the first
time I had to slow down to about 20 miles per hour because I was completely blinded. I could
not see the center line. I could not see the edge of the road. For about 20 seconds all I could see
what white light.
This is not an eye problem. I had my eyes examined a few months ago. This is not a specific to
me issue either, as I have no ailments and am in good health. This happened to your normal
young American driving home from the holidays, and hoping to get home safely without being
flash banged off the road.
I know SUV's and trucks are the most popular vehicles now, but I have always driven coupes,
and lots of people drive those and sedans as well. We are not the minority. Please look into
regulating these headlights. These are not "improperly aligned" these are straight from the
factory and they seem to get worse every year.
December 1, 2024 — Greenbrae, CA — Other
The County I live in took away the shrubs in the median and now all I see are in coming bright
headlights. I get a headache when I drive at nighy and makes me feel stuck at home at night. I get
an immediate headache and feel like I'm going to crash my car.
They also installed rows and rows of LED overhead lights and they flood into my backyard and
shine brightly into my bedroom and living room. Marin County did this and someone needs
someone to do something about correcting this for the sake of our health. Thank you.
December 1, 2024 — Greenbrae, CA — Migraine
The County of Marin installed massive LED lights along a road directly behind our house. There
was no community input, decisions made by Supervisors claiming they were needed for "safety".
There has been zero incidents warranting any need for LED lights. Over head LED lights now
shine into our home disturbing our sleep And giving us migraines at night. On the road, the lights
are so bright it might as well be a racetrack now. The County took out the center median that had
various shrubs (now no longer) — so now on coming cars, both east and west bound (along Sir
Francis Drake Blvd) shine directly in our face as we drive home every night. The issue is
overhead LED and car headlight LEDs. No thought was given by Marin County when installing
said lights, and now created a real safety issue! Shame on Marin County, CA.
December 1, 2024 — Cranston, RI — Other
I am 39 with no known vision issues but I keep being blinded by LED headlights in front and
behind me. It makes it really hard to see and drive safely at night. LEDs commonly used in new
cars are way too bright. I had to pull in my left side mirror and this makes me scared to drive at
night.
December 1, 2024 — Bowie, MD — Astigmatism
I have astigmatism. LEDs in cars have made it difficult for me to drive at night. I almost can
never go anywhere during the week from how early it becomes dark. I have been fearful of
accidents ever since a close call. It's just impossible to see for a time if they are coming towards
me.
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November 30, 2024 — Fontana, CA — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
The new LED headlights are so bright and blinding that I have to look at the fog line to watch the
road and keep straight so I can't even see straight forward or the whole road, I have to constantly
keep my eyes focused on the right side of the road not to have the light directly in my face/eyes.
The LED lights are pointing towards the oncoming traffic and it seems like it's almost on
purpose. The light off the cars are not even on both sides, they are tilted more towards the left
and directly on to the oncoming traffic lanes. You can see the lines that come off the car on the
road and it's obvious they don't have there lights facing straight. I get migraines from the bright
glare at night it has just made driving at night tremendously uncomfortable and dangerous. At
least regulate or enforce the direction of the light or something cause On the highway or freeway
it's even worse as I have hundreds of cars with a bright blinding light facing my driving direction
and it seems blinding other drivers to me should be illegal because it feels like it isn't and no one
does anything about it.
November 30, 2024 — Orlando, FL — Migraine
I can no longer drive outside at night due to ongoing issues with bright headlights. This is
especially problematic during the fall and winter as the sun sets much earlier.
November 30, 2024 — Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
My life is pretty much destroyed by LED's.
If I look at a bright bulb for even a few seconds it triggers brutal migraines & vomiting for up to
3 days in bed with unbearable pain. The longer I'm exposed the worse it is.
Tried all the fl-41 glasses. Forget driving as all the newer cars have the `led daylight running
lamps' by default. It's an effing nightmare.
November 29, 2024 — Middle Village, NY — None
Every time I get in my car, I am blinded by car/truck LED lights. So dangerous ... literally can't
see. Why is this allowed? Who is responsible?
November 29, 2024 — Monmouth, OR — None
The presence of LED lights from oncoming traffic vehicles causes temporary blindness which is
unsafe for drivers on the opposite lane. If nothing is done, there will be more frequent traffic
accidents and potential deaths on the road.
November 28, 2024 — Eatonton, GA — None
Driving on a county 2 lane road I was approached by a late model "tall" pickup truck ... that had
very bright lights blinding me. I slowed down to 35 mph as I went by this truck. My eyesight
definitely got the "halo effect"...a deer was standing dead ahead in my lane just as I got past the
truck. Didn't have any chance of avoiding the deer. Front bumper got crunched inward ... front
grill destroyed... and the AC condensor coil ruined. Damage estimated at $2,400. 1 could not
afford full insurance coverage as my vehicle is 20 years old. (My car looked and ran very good).
Too many people just don't dim headlights for courtesy sake anymore.
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November 27, 2024 — Lancaster, ON, Canada — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
Screeching tinnitus, organ pain(liver, pancreas and kidneys), needles in the eye pain, extreme
pain in bones, cranium, burning of the skin, migraines, worsening astigmatisms, extreme
photosensitivity,
November 27, 2024 — Stratford, ON, Canada — Autism
I'm autistic and have migraines, playing hockey requires a lot of night driving home as well as
driving home from my partners place. Due to how bright lights are now, they spike my sensory
issues and migraines causing me to lose focus on the road. This was never an issue until the last
few years with the spike of LEDs, the yellow tints were so much easier to deal with over the new
blue. Even walking at night with my dog, the lights cause no one to be able to see my boy and I
even when we are on sidewalks etc. it's awful having to dull down my own life and avoid things
after dark just because everyone has sonic beams! It's dangerous as hell for everyone, why is this
even a thing!?
November 26, 2024 — Van Alstyne, TX — Other
I get constant floaters in my vision that last up to an hour. These new LED lights are an extreme
hazard to safety. There is no benefit to blinding traffic. It isn't safe for any party involved.
November 26, 2024 — Montclair, CA — None
It's blinding me. The cars lights are so bright I have to stop in the middle of the road because I'm
blinded by these trucks and teslas with ZEDS
November 25, 2024 — Manassas, VA — Photophobia
This incident occurred at night on November 24, 2024. I wanted to go see a friend who is
moving out of town, who lives about about 45 minutes away and most of that is on the highway.
I usually avoid driving at night, especially on the highway, but felt it was worth the discomfort to
see my friend. The whole way there, donning sunglasses and squinting my eyes, was an
uncomfortable experience to say the least, I'm in a low -riding sedan. But the worst part was,
after driving 40 minutes I missed a turn, and ended up back on the highway. Then, I missed
another turn, ending up on another highway. What a nightmare. I did not ever arrive at his house,
because my missed turns took me 25 minutes off -route. I pulled over and cried, then drove home.
It was the worst experience I've had with night driving to date.
November 25, 2024 — Vacaville, CA — Autism
I was driving East on E. Monte Vista Ave. when I struck by the LED flashing lights on an
RRFB. Instead of the RRFB making me stop, I start yelling fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck as I
tilted my head down and drove straight through to escape the LED assault and save my life.
November 24, 2024 — Esparto, CA — Autism
I turned right at a T-intersection and was immediately struck by amber LED strobe lights on an
AT&T utility truck. I yelled out profanity, raised my arms to try and block the strobes, closed my
eyes, and felt a sudden urge to drive my car straight into the AT&T truck. Instead, I pulled over
to the side of the road until I recovered.
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November 24, 2024 — Hickory, NC — None
Can no longer drive at night due to extremely bright LED headlights blinding me. I have no
health issues that would cause sensitivity to bright light
November 24, 2024 — Bennington, VT — Epilepsy
I was taken to the ER for a medical emergency unrelated to my epilepsy. I've been to this
hospital many times over the years to see specialists get health screenings, visit friends etc. My
doctor had called ahead to the hospital, telling them about my LED -reactive seizures and how
critically important it is that I not be exposed to LED light even momentarily. She told us the
head ER nurse assured her the ER staff understood and would treat me in an LED -free setting.
My doctor told my husband to remind whoever first met us at the ER when we arrived, just for
reinforcement. We got there, he did, the attendant said yes she'd got the message, I was put in a
wheelchair and raced inside — right into the LED -lit emergency room. I had on a hat and glasses
but I instantly started to shake all over. My husband grabbed the wheelchair and got me out of
there fast, leading to a fraught ordeal, trying to figure out how I could be treated for the medical
emergency that had sent me to the hospital, without putting me at risk of potentially fatal
epileptic seizures caused by the hospital's new LED lighting! Ultimately they managed to set up
a treatment area in a back hallway near the ambulance bay, which had large windows and
overhead lights which could be turned off. My husband had to push me in the wheelchair around
the outside of the building and up a restricted driveway to reach it. If I hadn't been so sick, i
would have been terrified that an ambulance would pull up with its flashers going. Thankfully all
went pretty well from then on and I was released just in time to get home before the LED
streetlamps came on.
When I recovered, I called the hospital to discuss the need for a section of the ER and other parts
of the hospital complex to be LED -free, clearly labeled, so that anyone with an LED -reactive
medical condition can be safely, promptly seen and treated. I asked them to think of it as a
disability aid, exactly like the need to have ramps and braille, to consider safe lighting a medical
necessity, like being vigilant about dietary restrictions for their patients. The staff member said
they would pass on my request and get back to me in two weeks. Two months later, this is what I
was told: The hospital had recently remodeled with all LED lighting and wasn't going to remove
or alter any of it. If I have to go there again, for emergency treatment or anything else, my
options are 1) call ahead and tell them I can't tolerate LED light 2) Be admitted under the LEDs
and when. I start convulsing they will give me lorazapam and put me on a lamotrigine drip for the
duration of my stay or — if I'm not happy with either of those options — 3) go somewhere else.
(Thoughts on those options: 1) My doctor did call first. Luck and scrambling got us through that
ER visit, not planning and proper care, plus calling ahead obviously isn't always possible. 2) Do
they know I can even take those drugs? Might being drugged interfere with whatever other
procedure I went there to have? Will I be able to communicate with anybody? Give consent?
And how do I leave the hospital if I have to pass under the LEDs after the lamotrigine drip is
removed? 3) We live in a rural area. The next closest hospital is over twice as far away.)
Quite the striking situation, isn't it? We're menaced with increasingly frequent medical
emergencies, injury, and illness, caused by forced public encounters with demonstrably
dangerous LED lights, and we need medical care, health protection and practical real -life
solutions more than ever, but safety vehicles and hospital facilities are becoming yet another
source of the threat!
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November 23, 2024 — Zimmerman, MN — Astigmatism
I can't see with the headlights. I'm tempted to put mirrors on my car.
November 23, 2024 — San Antonio, TX — Astigmatism
I have to obstruct my own vision to block such ridiculously bright headlights, this is dangerous
am left with dark spots in my field of vision, much like after staring directly at the sun. How is
this legal?
November 23, 2024 — Sacramento, CA — Autism
I was driving in town when I was struck by a debilitating blue LED flashing light in a store
window. I have previously notified the owner of this store twice that I cannot neurologically
tolerate the intensity and digital pulsing of this light, but they haven't acted to turn it off.
November 23, 2024 — Yolo County, CA — Autism
I was driving on the highway when a firetruck with red and white LED strobe lights approached
me. I could see it about half a mile away. I started to panic, knowing that I wouldn't be able
tolerate it as it came closer. I pulled into a parking lot and waited for the firetruck to turn onto
another street.
November 23, 2024 — Hermosa Beach, CA — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
It is painful and dangerous to drive at night anymore due to the extreme brightness and glare
caused by oncoming and rearview LED headlights. I have to use one of my hands to physically
shield my eyes or use the sunvisor to try to decrease the intensity of the light shining into my
eyes. If I use or have exposure to LED lightbulbs at night, I experience headaches and cortisol
spikes with delayed or interrupted sleep throughout the rest of the night if I can't reduce the
intensity myself (if I am out in a restaurant for instance.) It is clear that there is a problem with
the intensity and quality of light we are surrounded with in our modern lives. I hope to see a shift
back to light that is more aligned with natural levels and frequencies.
November 23, 2024 — Camby, IN — None
They've annoyed me greatly the last couple years but this one has been the absolute worst and
not getting better. I was driving home at dusk a few days back and was blinded by an oncoming
car. As soon as I could see something again, there was a jogger right in front of me. Had to
swerve last minute to avoid hitting him.
People are/will be hurt or killed because of these stupidly blinding lights. I can't believe the
stock lights are coming out this way. Had both a police car and School Bus blinding me
yesterday. Sad & Ridiculous. I feel the day coming that I have to refuse driving at night.
November 23, 2024 — London, ON, Canada — Migraine
With the increased use of LEDs in many lighting scenarios, it is making it impossible for me to
exist in the world. Both fluorescent lights and LEDs cause migraines for me. A mere exposure to
these lights for 5 minutes can take me down physically for at least 24 to 36 hours. While it is
always a challenge visiting establishments, and lighting my home, those are things I can
somewhat moderate. I buy different lights, I just don't go into stores that make me sick. What I
cannot avoid, and cannot mitigate, are the increased use of LED in the headlights of vehicles on
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the road. I can appreciate people wanting to have bright lights for scenarios where the increased
brightness will increase safety, but that's why we have high beams on our vehicles. If you're on
a country road at night, you turn your high beams on, and then when another vehicle approaches
from the opposite direction, you turn your high beams off until you pass each other. You would
not constantly leave your high beams on while driving in a city, that is lit with street lights.
These excruciatingly bright LED headlights are making it impossible for me to have any
independence after the sun goes down, as it is not safe for me physically when driving. Surely
the selfish "right" to have the brightest headlights out there just in case you're in a very dark area
is a lesser right than what is owed to the general population, let alone those with health issues, to
have the right to be safe while driving. Please, please, before someone gets seriously hurt,
regulate the type of lighting that can be used in vehicle headlights.
November 22, 2024 — Springfield, MO — Migraine
After a TBI years ago, I am now a migraine sufferer. I cannot look at the flashing or strobe lights
without instant pain. It has been so hard to safely pass by emergency vehicles as flashing and
LEDs both blind and cause instant splitting pain. Trying to get by a wreck or incident is really
really tough while you are trying go around and not hit people or cars in the road. I have literally
stopped my car in the middle of the road at night, even on a curve, multiple times because I was
so blind I could not see the road, the other vehicle — nothing! It's as if someone suddenly
blindfolded me while driving. How are people navigating this terrible issue? Tonight was a little
darker than usual, without a moon, and I was struggling to repeatedly get blinded/see on a long
2-lane rural road. Going over a curvy set of river bridges with rails was terrifying, leaving me
blinded for a moment trying to navigate curves. Halfway through the 7-mile trip, the repeated
brightness moved to migraine, nausea, and fear I was going to wreck. I was literally wondering
what my future holds if I can't drive to see my kids, or even get home from work safely after
dark because of these lights. It feels like no one cares — even insurance companies. They HAVE
to know; they drive too! Even LED Christmas lights are too much when flashing. We also been
blinded by directly placed LED garage lights on houses recently. It's like a direct police spotlight
at a T-intersection. I can't see if anyone is coming to the left, due to one homeowners LED
beacon staying trained right in my eyes. Tonight, I also made a right turn at a 4-way stop.
Because of being blinded mid -turn, I couldn't tell how close the car waiting to turn was in front
of me as I rounded to the next road. Not only did I fear hitting the other car right in the door I
heard a sickening crunch as my back tire fell off the road edge and hit much further than the
wheel rim.
November 22, 2024 — Oakdale, MN — None
Spun out on a snowy day because I could not see lane dividers due to an incoming car's lights.
This car was in a highway lane separated from the other lane of traffic by —I00ft and was really
not even close to me. I could not see how far the car in front of me was due to the lights of the
incoming car and the blinding headlights of the truck tailgating me, so I braked and
overcorrected because I could not even see the lane dividers. Spun out into a ditch. If I were a
worse driver or driving distracted I could have easily hit another car and injured someone.
November 22, 2024 — Washington, PA — None
LED headlights are absolutely destroying the ability for average people in average cars (SOME
with major health issues that are now jeopardizing the safety of the person/s) to drive ... no matter
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day or night because the light travels just as strongly when the sun is out. It's forcing people to
take action on their own, some using spotlights against the blinding LED's... others using 3M
reflective tape on visors and backseat headrests to shine it back in the eyes of the owner. We
should not have to do these things. Furthermore, I've noticed an increase in incidents where they
keep THEIR highbeams on with total disregard for others while they scroll on their phones or
distract themselves in other ways. There is way too much entitlement and a total
misunderstanding that these people have when it comes to blinding others. Something needs to
be done before every vehicle on the road is equipped with these blinding lights and then we ALL
develop vision issues and perhaps even other yet -unknown issues dealing with these lights. I
appreciate you taking the time to read my `rant' but the words stand true with SO many people.
November 21, 2024 — San Jose, CA — Astigmatism
LED light are always on when it's not appropriate. I drive a small car so there in my direction
vision I have to slow down to avoid causing an accident.
November 20, 2024 — Marienville, PA — Migraine
When leaving my office, I often encounter an overwhelming amount of LED lights, both indoors
and outdoors. On one particular day, the reflection of the sharp, laser -like beams of LED lights
from a puddle nearly triggered a seizure. Fortunately, I only suffered a four -day migraine as a
result.
The parking lot is especially problematic. The LED lights there create an environment that feels
almost hostile both from cars and parking lot street lights. Every time a vehicle starts, its LED
beams cut sharply through the area, creating an overwhelming and disorienting experience. It
feels less like lighting and more like a physical assault.
On this day, as I navigated the parking lot, I inadvertently came too close to a vehicle that had
been electronically started. A brief glimpse of its LED fog light —despite it not being directed at
me —triggered severe symptoms, even though I was wearing IR5 welding goggles and red
glasses designed to block all blue wavelengths. This intense combination of protection stops the
seizures. It does not stop the migraines. The impact was immediate and profound. My face went
numb, my eyes involuntarily blinked, and I experienced a deep, penetrating cold, a symptom
often associated with migraines. The migraine that followed was particularly intense,
accompanied by significant cognitive impairment. Even after resting and sleeping, my brain felt
noticeably affected the next day.
(This is part of my report)
When will this madness stop? I just want to live my life without the constant assault of LEDs.
I'm tired of enduring their relentless impact on my health and well-being. I just want to live my
life safely!
November 19, 2024 — Chicago, IL — None
LED headlights are blinding and I almost crashed because I could not see after driving and
having LED headlights directly shining in eyes. It directly impeded my visibility. I cannot drive
long distances in the dark because of the strain LED headlights cause on my eyes. I will go home
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after a 2-hour commute and my eyes will continue to hurt and I believe it is the cause of my
headaches.
November 19, 2024 — Ketchikan, AK — Other
ZEDS lights have literally shrunk my world in my ability to find safe places indoors and
outdoors
In FEB of 2021 the city of Ketchikan altered the city street lights to high intensity 4 to 5000
Kelvin LED lights without shielding or recessed that flooded all sides of my home that has led to
a severe drop in my health. Before that time, I had light sensitivity and now from the LED lights
I have phototoxicity which caused my NEW disability They have damaged my CNS, altered and
disrupted my cognitive abilities, disrupted my hormones, and have left me in chronic pain
When the lights came on that month, I could feel them instantly. It was like a electrical shock to
my system. Since than I no longer get restorative sleep in my home, these lights have impacted
my motor neuron part of the brain as well as pituitary, amygdala, hypothalamus, pineal, Insolent,
and parietal and vision. They increase my allergy reactions to foods that I had mild reactions to
before Leds I wake up to increased blood pressure, (I don't have high blood pressure). Before
LED light my fibromyalgia was at a level 2 of pain and now fluctuates between an 8 and 10 on
pain scale. This is from chronic exposure to my streetlights. All confirmed by 8 doctors. All
these issues within a day to a few weeks are lessoned by 80to 90% when I go to a dark area
without ZEDS. Some are completely gone.
ACUTE symptoms when exposed to high intensity LED lights especially the flickering.
Loss of sight in right eye
Floaters, eye pain
Extreme sharp pain from front of right eye to back of brain that can last up to 72 hrs (imagine a
sharp knife going through your eye to back of brain)
Nausea, and throwing up
PANIC ATTACKS!!!
tremors
migraine
Spike in blood pressure
Immediate herpes outbreak (within hours of extreme exposures}
incontinence
drooling
Severe scalp migraines
Blistering of skin and oozing.
What's heart breaking is the fact the lighting industry ignored all the science and medical
warnings about LED's especially from 2016 American Medical Assoc warning that they will
make people sick. Over 20,000 peer reviewed research on the damming effects of LEDs
WHEN WILL YOU LISTEN AND ACT?? Not acting is negligent
LED lights kill and injure and should have never been released to the public
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November 18, 2024 — Rochester, NY — Other
"Description of LED Incident or Impacts of LEDs on Your Life" ...YES EVERY DAY IS AN
INDECENT! I risking loosing my job and my life. Its dangerous... period!
Vehicle, House indoor/outdoor, commercial, street lights et al. Way over the top! Even behind a
vehicle the directional and tail lights hurt. I hated these LEDs when I first saw them 20 years
ago. Incandescents are now outlawed... thanks big brother... stellar idea.
When is enough enough? Apparently someone must die before anything is changed. Hope it isn't
me. This is getting 1.1.0% crazy out of control, compounded by this stupid daylight saving time
clock changing BS we were supposed to fix years ago. I don't get out of work until 5. Its dark!
Then I have to run the gauntlet of deer and on coming traffic melting my skull off my neck with
these insane projector headlights. They gotta go and go now.
Night driving is like looking into the sun, it hurts! I've had to ask HR if I can come in early and
leave early. They said I need a note from a doctor....gah! I attach a manila folder to my drivers
side visor with a big binder clip so I can hide behind it when oncoming traffic approaches. Tell
me, how safe is that!
All its going to take is someone making a left in front of me or a deer coming from left to right
and pow I'm done! If LEDs were on the red spectrum verses the blue I believe this problem
would be much less severe.
OK so I complained. Now whats the next step to actually making the DOT listen and for
someone to take action with the auto industry. What can we all do? I signed the petition and had
everyone around me do the same. HELP!
November 18, 2024 — Lompoc, CA — Astigmatism
I have to turn all my mirrors away to just drive home from school in the evenings. I drive home
on Highway I and sometimes the LED lights behind me are so blindingly bright I have to pull
my car over because I cannot see while I'm driving if there is car behind me with LED
headlights. This wasn't an issue for me in the 90's when car headlights were halogen. Please go
back to halogen headlights are do something to fix the reflective glare and brightness. Bright
LED headlights are dangerous and people are getting into car accidents and will lose their lives.
November 17, 2024 — Bennington, VT — Astigmatism
I have a larger than normal optic nerve in both eyes. I can't really drive at night anymore with
the brightness of headlights. Also, any type of LED lights are very hard on my eyes sometimes
giving me migraine headaches.
November 14, 2024 — Mangonui, New Zealand — Migraine
Swimming in a remote lake, 200m from road access, when a car pulled up flashing the red LED
tail lights. I felt immediately nauseated and blacked out with brief loss of consciousness for a
few seconds. I came quickly to and swam with difficulty back to the shore having developed
blurred vision, pain at the occiput, numb left side of face and left arm (hemiplegic migraine)
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November 14, 2024 — Brookville, PA — Migraine
On November 11, I visited an eye clinic for new glasses, only to find that LED lighting posed a
significant obstacle. The clinic had no alternative lighting, so I had to bring my own lamp to
examine the frames. Briefly removing my protective goggles to look at the glasses on the display
triggered a migraine so severe that I ended up vomiting later and lost another four days to
recovery.
The vision exam itself was even more problematic, as the clinic relied entirely on an LED screen
for testing. Since I couldn't look at the screen without risking a migraine, they couldn't fully
evaluate my prescription. We attempted to use a painting in the hallway as a substitute to check
my sight, but the process left my eyes strained, and I struggled to discern any improvement
between lenses. According to the clinician, the LED screen is their only testing method, leaving
me in a position where getting a prescription update would mean knowingly inducing another
severe migraine.
November 14, 2024 — Shippenville, PA — Migraine
On Halloween night, despite every precaution I took, I suffered a seizure caused by exposure to
blue LED headlights. I've managed to avoid seizures since early spring by being vigilant,
especially on Halloween, a night known for overwhelming lights and harsh visuals from
costumes and decorations. I kept all the blinds closed, avoided the front of the house, and even
have a canopy tent hanging on my front porch to provide added protection against stray lights.
Unfortunately, someone pulled into my driveway to turn around, and their headlights penetrated
both the canopy and my opaque front door, reaching me in the back part of the house. The
seizure was immediate and intense, with visual disturbances, uncontrollable shaking, severe pain,
and confusion. The following day, I could barely function, enduring cognitive impairment and an
excruciating migraine that lasted four days. Despite medication, I suffered through pain -filled
dreams and could find no relief. This incident cost me two days of time with my family and two
days of work, all because of a brief exposure to LED headlights.
November 13, 2024 — Houston, TX — Astigmatism
I am 39. I have been struggling with these high color temp LEDs for several years. This winter
seems much much worse. I wear blue light glasses to reduce the effects as much as possible. But
these high color temp lights are everywhere now. Headlights. Wallpacks. Street lights. Sports
fields. I can barely leave the house at night any more and feel unsafe driving at night. I have
never struggled with night driving until these lights. The light exposure creates a piercing
experience in my eyes. Then I get agitated wanting to smash every bright light around me. Some
days I can get used to the lights in the city if there isn't much contrast between dark and light.
But most nights the city is rough as these headlights are now 6000-7000K color temp. Rural
driving is painful, especially with the Texas piercing frontage road system where these gas
stations and businesses have just hung 7000K color temp wall packs on their exterior walls or
canopies. These can be blinding for a half mile. This is no way to live, especially when lower
color temp LEDs can provide the same lumens and equal energy efficient results. I know I'm not
the only one. And as a taxpayer I would appreciate if Congress would take action on a national
simple priority such as this vs devoting their attention to way more complex and controversial
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affairs. This fix is simple. We used to get pulled over for driving with your high beams on when
passing a car.
Please help. We only get one pair of eyes and I hate to permanently damage them or have an
accident because we were too foolish to not deploy common sense regarding outdoor lighting
color temp and its affect on humans (and plants and animals and light pollution)
November 13, 2024 — Boynton Beach, FL — Epilepsy
My 3 seizures occurs in grocery stores- Publix and Aldi within a I year. I notice, that aura is
comes as soon as I walk in the store. I never go there without my good sunglasses (Oakley's
works the best so far) on. I change all LED light bulbs in my house to old style light bulbs and
fill great. Never had an episode at home since. I drive at night with my sunglasses on, because
cars light triggers my seizures as well. LED is epileptics enemy! I have few friends with
epilepsy, who experience the same reactions from exposure to LED lights.
November 13, 2024 — Charlotte, NC — Astigmatism
I am writing to express a safety concern regarding the LED headlights on newer vehicles in the
Charlotte area, particularly at night. I have found that the bright LED lights from oncoming
traffic are significantly blinding and make it difficult for me to see the road clearly. This has
become especially problematic for me now that I'm driving after dark, as I get off work when it's
already dark outside.
On multiple occasions, I have almost been involved in accidents because I am unable to properly
see the road or other vehicles due to the intensity of the headlights. The glare from these lights
severely impairs my vision, and I am now feeling anxious and scared to drive at night because of
this issue.
I wanted to bring this to your attention, as it is becoming a significant safety concern for me and
I believe it may be impacting others in the community as well.
Something seriously has to be done with these vehicles with that style of lights. SOON!
November 11, 2024 — Waterbury, CT — Astigmatism
I am 25 years old and no longer drive after dark. In New England winters, this means 5pm. I
drive a compact SUV and am 5'3. Most to all headlights on the road are blinding, and that is
from both directions. In suburban and rural areas, the headlights feels exacerbated in strength
with often nothing to contrast them. Lift kits aside, SUVs/pick up trucks seem to be eating their
veggies and growing in size; their headlights are without a doubt, at my direct head height. There
are highways and interstates I have to avoid because the headlights coming from the route
opposite direction are too bright. Some headlights even cause reflective mile markers to flare
into a ball of Light. Too -Bright headlights coming from behind essentially flash bang my rear
view and side views. I have driven through construction zones, 3 lanes to 1, at IOmph and been
blinded by the work lights, the vehicle lights, even by parked cruisers using rear flashers.
I have never had driving induced anxiety; I have lived across states for college and been a
confident driver always. Now a days I am nervously slowed to the right lane when cars are
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behind me, or hogging the passing lane out of keeping lights out of the driver -side side mirror. I
have always had slight astigmatism, and always had corrective contact lens to support that. This
year I had to seek out an optometrist because I thought the astigmatism must have worsened. Its
actually improved! Both glasses and contacts are still corrected for them. No improvement for
driving.
I feel like I really am going crazy over this! I have limited my night driving to short trips/around
town. On occasion I have agreed to longer drives, and regretted each time. Its frightening. Its
saddening. Its unfair. I hear people say, "people kept high beaming me, I had no idea mine were
so bright!". I guess they cancel each other out. I am not faulting the individuals, the newer cars
are just, like that. I am not as empathetic for after market installations. But how am I tell the
difference?
I am weakened by it all. It seems silly, but its not. My heart pours for older adults who's
independence and autonomy are already vulnerable. For pedestrians, who should have the
option, ability, and safeguard to walk. For children who ride bikes. I hope to see change, and am
happy to know others do too.
November 9, 2024 — Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe — None
(this is an automatic translation from a non -American language)
Unfiltered LED lights that emit excessive brightness levels and overly white color temperatures,
which are harsh on the eyes, have completely disrupted my daily life and degraded my quality of
life.
Their widespread and forced implementation for energy efficiency reasons, without any
consultation with the general public despite warnings from scientists and health organizations,
resembles a dictatorship: "the LED dictatorship."
Nighttime and daytime car lights, public and private lighting, stores, offices, business premises,
public transportation, electronic devices, vending machines, etc., LEDs are everywhere and in
excess. This overabundance now prevents me from living normally.
Manufacturers and installers have done whatever they want: everything seems designed so that
current lighting is more about assaulting our eyes rather than providing proper and subdued
illumination.
It is a dictatorship leading us to a dystopian environment for a portion of the population that
suffers: "the LED dystopia."
Because of LED lighting and its daily impacts on our eyes:
I have to change my personal and professional habits;
I have to flee at night and give up any outings or activities;
I can no longer drive at night and stress about being assaulted wherever I need to go;
I have lost the freedom to move as I wish;
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I am becoming socially isolated;
I am losing the health of my eyes and fear losing my sight!
Furthermore, I can no longer tolerate seeing and enduring these "light signatures" from cars that
cause retinal persistence phenomena or light trails, dangerously obscuring vision.
LEDs have created a real phobia in me: "LED phobia."
LEDs are a nightmare and a missed opportunity to reduce our impact on health and the
environment at a time when it is impossible to gaze at the starry sky and biodiversity is
collapsing.
November 8, 2024 — Sandpoint, ID — Other
Since LED lights have come out on cars (and especially pickup trucks) I have been unable to
drive in the dark. The lights create a halo that fills my entire vision field, making it dangerous to
me and others. I cannot see even the side of the road....... Even after cataract surgery. This has
caused me to curtail all evening activities. I am retired & live in the country so this is very
isolating and causes depression.
November 7, 2024 — Vacaville, CA — Autism
I was in the city just after sunset and all the blue LED car headlights and blue LED streetlights
started appearing. I started to go into a panic. It felt like it was an emergency, so I reached into
the center console of my car and found some orange tinted clip on glasses. I put these on over my
glasses, and the panic immediately stopped. All of the blue -rich LED lights were still far too
intense, but the feeling of life -or -death panic was completely removed by putting on the orange -
tinted glasses which filtered out the blue wavelength light.
November 1, 2024 — Fresno, CA — None
The lights are so bright now, I hate driving at night to pick up my kids from activities. Now its
dark earlier due to time change. It is terrifying. Seriously. Sometimes I just pray I make it. I have
flashed before as a reminder the brights are for oncoming traffic. Numerous times they flash.
back and its even brighter! I get white spots in my eyes everyday. Im buying night vision glasses.
Do ya'll night drive at night or cant see from the back of your limo? What is going on?
October, 2024
October 27, 2024 — Los Angeles, CA — Autism
My partner and I took turns driving from Sacramento to San Diego during the day. For the most
part, the drive was without incident. At about 4pm, we were in the Los Angeles area.
First, we witnessed the result of a fatality crash, with about 6 emergency vehicles with red LED
flashing lights. I was the passenger, and was forced to shield my eyes from the flashing LEDs.
Then I was struck at close range by the blue LED lights on a highway patrol car further down the
freeway, causing me pain and anxiety.
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Around 5pm, the blue -rich LED headlights started appearing, causing me to have to look out the
passenger window. Then the blue -rich LED streetlights started turning on, causing me to flinch
with each exposure. Then there were blue -rich LED wall packs and floodlights on my right and
left which increased my agitation at each exposure.
As the sun set, we exited on a ramp, and tiny yellow LED flashing lights on multiple curve signs
struck me directly at close range. After dark, we were inundated with blue -rich LED headlights,
blue -rich LED streetlights, blue -rich flood lights, LED business signs, parking lot lighting, and
intense LED red taillights. A commercial truck had red LEDs wrapped around the entire back of
the truck.
When we arrived at my my mother's house, a place I know well, I was hyper vigilant. Every
light was now too bright. Every light was a danger. Everything was too bright. For the first time
in my life, I was unable to greet my mother with enthusiasm. I was in shock.
My mother turned off all but one incandescent lamp, but when she asked me if she could turn on
one more lamp, I broke down crying. I am now on edge. I am on hyper alert. Every light is an
enemy.
October 21, 2024 — Paoli, PA — Migraine
I have recently started to suffer from severe chronic migraines. As a result, I am photophobic
almost all of the time. This makes LED lights not only painful and very uncomfortable when I
drive at night, but also dangerous. Whenever a car with LED lights passes me at night, I am
blinded for about three seconds. I have to pray that a deer or other animal will not run out in
front of my car, especially now that it is deer rutting season and the deer are very active. This is
all made so much worse by the fact that many people in my area have new cars, meaning ultra
bright or powerful LED lights. I did not have a migraine earlier today, but I may develop one
soon after driving tonight.
October 20, 2024 — Harbor Springs, MI — None
I can't drive in the morning or at night because of these blinding headlights. This is crazy, worse
than drunk drivers. What happened to the Auto Safety industry or safety regulations? I am either
going to have to lose work/get fired because of this or literally drive blind and pray I don't die or
kill someone else.
October 18, 2024 — Portland, OR — Astigmatism
I thought I could get over it, because LED headlights are so unavoidable. I tried everything I
could possibly do to cope. But lately it has evolved to suicidal thoughts, because I feel like I'll
never be able to live a normal life again. I was thinking maybe I have autism, maybe I should get
that checked out, but I feel ridiculous. Do I really go tell a therapist that LED headlights make
me want to kill myself? Is that what I have to do?
October 12, 2024 — Esparto, CA — Autism
I was driving behind a vehicle when it suddenly pulled to the side of the road. Coming towards
us was an ambulance with LED flashing lights. I felt like I was electrocuted and was going to go
unconscious. I instantly closed my eyes and stopped my car. After a few seconds, a car behind
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me honked, and when I opened my eyes, the ambulance was already gone. Now I'm suffering
the psychological after-effects.
October 11, 2024 — Yolo County, CA — Autism
I was driving East on a County road in the day when a vehicle came towards me with intense,
rapidly flashing amber LED lights. I felt panic rushing in and put my arms up to block the
assault. Since I now couldn't see the road, I came to a full stop. Then somebody honked a horn. I
moved my arms, and saw that the lead truck had passed, but a wide -load mobile home on a truck
was inches from the left side of my car. These LED flashing lights are a menace and violation of
our civil rights. My anxiety ran high for 30 minutes after the encounter.
October 11, 2024 — Brooklyn, NY — Other
Causes nervous system dysregulation which impacts motors skills & orientation, migraines,
seizures, nausea, ability to digest food, vomiting
October 7, 2024 — Augusta, ME — Astigmatism
There are multiple times, every time that I am driving at night that certain oncoming vehicles had
their high beams on, and I would put on my high beams, only for them to flash their brights at
me because I was wrong. It seems to have gotten worse now that 1. I've been diagnosed with
astigmatism, 2. I now live in a town that doesn't have street lights, and 3. I am driving more at
night. It just seems as if EVERY oncoming vehicle have the high beams on. I try every trick in
the book to not look directly at the lights, to focus on the right side line on the road and
physically block out the lights with my hand. I am afraid my myself and the safety of others if I
cannot see when I am driving, especially living in the state of Maine where moose are not easily
seen in the dark.
October 6, 2024 — Howell, MI — None
Nice to find out I am not alone regarding this topic Engineers at automotive companies are
responsible for what I consider an environmental pollution nightmare. I never had any trouble
driving at night until about the past 8 years or so when I noticed the blue LED lights being
applied to more and more vehicles. At first, it was only a few vehicles so a bit of a nuisance, but
manageable. Now almost 80% of the vehicles on the road have these super bright blue spectrum
LED emitters just blasting out light. I can literally feel the pain in my eyes when these vehicles
approach. I started wearing my polarized sunglasses for driving all the time including nighttime.
Does anyone know how those lights may be damaging our eyesight, especially at night when the
pupil is dilated due to ambient darkness? Come on engineers, do your job! Ask the questions and
demand the answers before you release products which can cause harm.
October 3, 2024 — Bethlehem, GA — None
I can no longer drive in what I feel to be a safe manner due to the piercing brightness of
headlights.
Over the last year they have become so sharp on the eyes that even in the various hours of the
morning, dusk night and even overcast days I am forced to stare at the white line in the side of
the road. Giant, oversized trucks with these horrid headlights are near perfectly at eye level often
times leaving me stunned.
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I've had my eyes checked to ensure they're is no damage to them or a condition being developed
that's in need of correction. This is not the case as aside from a mild prescription I received a
couple years ago, nothing has changed personally.
I've also made mention of the problem to friends and family and ALL agree that it's out of
control. My mother refusing to drive at night as well at this point.
It's flat out dangerous to the public and out of control.
October 1, 2024 — Elk Grove, CA — Autism
I attempted to enter a large box store that had installed collections of LED "white" tube lights in
the ceiling. I glanced up at these LED lights and immediately felt eye pain. I turned and left the
store, knowing that the situation would only get worse if I remained.
October 1, 2024 — Easton, MA — None
There are multiple times, almost nightly, that I would bet my paycheck that certain oncoming
vehicles had their high beams on, and I would put on my high beams, only for them to flash their
brights at me because I was wrong. I've been driving for almost 50 years and I have always
preferred driving at night until the last 5 or 6 six years or so. It just seems as if EVERY
oncoming vehicle have the high beams on. I try every trick in the book to not look directly at the
lights, to focus on the right side line on the road and I've even purchased a few pairs of night
driving glasses. The glasses reduce the glare a little bit, but doesn't help much. Most of the
sunglasses I have work, but I can't see the road properly. After an oncoming car passes I have
difficulty seeing, have spots etc, that last anywhere between 20 and 55 seconds where I have
limited visuals on the road, instead of my usual 100% attention, while waiting for my eyes to
adjust. Sometimes after I get to my destination, I realize I have a headache. My first car had two
round, sealed beam headlights with incandescent lamps. Only one was functioning and that was
plenty of light for me to see and drive. My current vehicle, a 2018 Silverado has more than
enough light and projects for what seems like a half mile in front of me. I don't need to see that
far down the road!. When I put the brights on, its crazy bright! I don't need all of that light.
Things would be a little better if they eliminated to Auto -High -Beam function. Massachusetts
drivers complained years ago of the brightness of the State Police emergency lights being too
bright, practically blinding you as you were approaching the police cruiser. Eventually after a
few collisions and unfortunately injured troopers, they changed the lights to be less intense. I get
stressed out when I have to drive at night because of this easy -to -rectify problem with LED
Lights being so bright, when they don't have to be.
September, 2024
September 30, 2024 — Westminster, CO — None
Sitting at an intersection with a car on the other side whose lights were so bright that the traffic
lights could barley break through the "white out" effect from LED lights. Multiple people
(myself included) flashed their lights at the driver in hopes they would turn them off but instead
the driver made them brighter. Even if this person was not on the road with illegally modified
headlights I come home every night with so many spots in my vision that I am almost blind and
it seems to get worse with every repetition, I fear I might loose my eyesight.
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September 28, 2024 — Denver, CO — Other
This report is for many different incidents as I don't feel like submitting over 500 different
incidences. It's a daily problem, every time I drive I am affected by these lights. There has been
times I've almost driven off the road because I simply can't see the road from being blinded. It's
absolutely absurd that this has not been regulated. I get migraines from these lights now, it
produces extreme amounts of stress, it has made me dread night driving which I work a night job
so I'm kind of stuck dealing with it. I've had pedestrians run out in front of my car and I almost
killed them because I was being blinded. These are an extreme safety hazard and something
MUST BE DONE.
September 27, 2024 — Bar Harbor, ME — Migraine
Have had migraines since youth, worsened by post -concussion syndrome in young adulthood.
Construction vehicles, night driving, and even LEDs at pool facilities are intensely disruptive.
Most recent example was a construction firm pickup with blinking yellow/white at 6am. Has
seared my retinas for days and increased sensitivity to other lights. I already have to live with
enough avoidance of crowded noisy places and entertainment venues due to strobes and music -
LEDs make avoidance near impossible and driving potentially hazardous.
September 26, 2024 — Idledale, CO — Migraine
LED headlights have ruined my life by being the primary trigger of my migraine headaches. I
never had migraines until these awful lights became common place. I can no longer drive at
dawn, dusk, or night, and have frequently had migraines triggered by LED headlights during the
daytime. I can't even stand the light from my own LED headlights and wish there was a way to
replace them with halogen bulbs. Unfortunately my new car was pounded by hail shortly after
purchasing it, or else I'd get rid of it in a heartbeat. When will these dangerous headlights be
outlawed. As it is the auto industry and lack of action by Congress has forced me to stay home
and limit my activities at night. I consider this discrimination.
September 25, 2024 — Anytown, VA — Other
In night time car headlights are blinding and the state does not allow you to tint windshield.
September 21, 2024 — Shippenville, PA — Migraine
At the dance studio. A parent had suv running outside while child took class. So they were sitting
not driving with the headlights on full (low beam). Plus there was this weird strip of running
lights wrapped the headlights and the grill. The lights were more white and not as purple as most.
So the hit seemed a bit less. I know to not look up or towards the door. I always put up a hand by
my eyes to block and avoid grazes. I've had troubles with headlights coming in the door
historically. In which a seizure was triggered (in front of children). So now I always keep my
head down and walk on the one side of the building to avoid the door to the outside. This door is
a full see through business type glass. As I walked along the "safe" side of the building. The led
headlights reflected off an interior (glass see through) door (it was at a slight angle), and hit me
in my left eye, mostly. Part of the right eye. Instant reaction. Blink reflex. Yet couldn't open
eyes. Couldn't walk. Felt short of breath. Almost threw up. Stood in a veg state for several
minutes. Couldn't respond to anyone's questions despite hearing them. Slowly I pulled myself
back to the world after 5 min or so and was able to walk away. Sat down. Couldn't do any of the
work I was working on. Organizing and cleaning the teacher shelves. Etc. Couldn't even finish
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the task I started. Barely made it through our team meeting. Couldn't think or filter my thoughts
and words. I had severe pain on left eyebrow felt like an ice pick stabbed in. Yet felt like a bomb
went off in my brain. Pain was so severe. Eyeballs hurt. The clarity of my vision decreased.
Couldn't read fine print like I usually can. Left side if my face went numb. Size of my fist of an
additional throbbing pain around my eye socket. I got super super super cold. Started shivering
and had goosebumps. I have an apple watch. My heart rate skyrocketed at the exact time I got
hit. And continued to be high for 20-30 min. But the worst was immediately following the hit.
When hit by LEDs I struggle to sleep at night. It's like my brain is s00000 tired and sore but it's
wired. Electrified. I can't sleep no matter what I do. Yep this happened. Couldn't sleep well at
all. Today I have a massive migraine. The whole left top side of my brain is beyond sore. Can't
touch my scalp. My eyeballs are killing me. Left area around the eyeball is pulsing in like mini
pulses. Quick but defined. I can't think. I can't come up with the right words. Im so tired. This is
all because a led headlight reflected off a glass door.
September 20, 2024 — Raleigh, NC — None
Headlights on newer cars make daytime and nighttime driving a constant safety and health risk.
These weaponized devices are a clear violation of my rights.
September 17, 2024 — Easton, CT — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
My neighbor keeps her very strong LED lights on over her garage all night long from 7 p.m. to 7
a.m. and I cannot sit in the room where their light shines into my kitchen area. I feel sick and
nauseous. I feel there is a very strong connection with the LED and frequency that is generated
by the towers, wifi-routers, smart meters on their home and my home since I cannot have it
removed. I place a date in this form but it is daily I am subjected to these harmful energies from
the LED. The bright light is a light trespass into my private space.
September 16, 2024 — Kensington, MD — None
I have personally side -swiped a pile of debris on 270 that was jutting into the lane at highway
speed that was "invisible" because of oncoming LED Headlights almost taking out myself and
my family. Luckily it just scraped up the side of my car. On other occasions I have barely seen
pedestrians on the street who were completely shrouded in darkness because of the contrast these
ultra -bright lights create outside of their dazzling beams. I often find it very difficult to see the
road markings or the actual profile of an oncoming vehicle because the only thing visible is the
floating white ovals in my windshield.
September 16, 2024 — Shippenville, PA — Migraine
On August 27, 2024, my husband took me to an appointment with a Neurologist/Headache
Specialist at the Cleveland Clinic at their Brunswick location. On the ride there I had a few
minor hits from LED headlights which caused a migraine. While at the doctors office I was met
with LED lights throughout the office. I got a severe migraine and a tingling feeling in my face.
It made the visit with the doctor very difficult as I was unable to come up with the right words to
describe exactly how the LED lights are effecting me due to the cognitive loss I had from the
LED lights. During this visit it was stated by the Neurologist that LEDs are a common trigger for
migraines.
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September 16, 2024 — Shippenville, PA — Migraine
I was riding in a vehicle with co-workers as I am unable to drive because of the LED lights. I
picked my head up to look around because we were in the woods when the vehicle in front of us
hit their breaks and the lights came on and caused an immediate migraine. Note that the vehicle
that caused this was a government vehicle. I had an aura and severe cognitive decline that lasted
for hours. Also had a numbness feeling on the left side of my face around my eye and nose.
September 16, 2024 — Nashville, TN — Other
I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. My body produces an allergic reaction to things that
wouldn't normally cause anyone else a problem, including LED lights. My brain interprets the
rapid flashing light as if there's something attacking my body, resulting in what we call a
"histamine dump." Histamine dumps lower blood pressure. But given I have a condition known
as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which already gives me low blood pressure, the
combination of this condition with MCAS histamine dump causes me to go into hypovolemic
shock. It causes the worst pain I've ever known, where my brain is screaming for oxygen and
nutrients, fading in and out of being hyperaware of how much pain I'm in only to dissociate from
it as a way to protect myself from the mental anguish of that pain. I've almost died from this
several times. For almost a decade, I exhibited symptoms of hypovolemic shock at the end of
nearly every day, only to be told it was a cervicogenic headache or migraine. Now that I'm
diagnosed, I'm on a medication to treat it. But that medication isn't strong enough to counteract
the effects of extremely bright LED headlights, let alone LED streetlights. Every time I leave the
house at night, I get sick. I'm already disabled my multiple chronic conditions. My life is already
limited. I don't know how to live life unable to even go outside at night.
September 14, 2024 — Vacaville, CA — Autism
I was driving at dusk when a fire truck or ambulance suddenly appeared with LED lights
flashing. I immediately threw both of my arms in front of my face and hit the brakes to stop the
car. I thought that this might be the end of my life. The LED flashing lights are sheer terror and I
can't function. After the fire truck/ambulance passed by, I felt like I was going to cry from the
emotional trauma. My brain then feels like it's dead even hours later.
September 12, 2024 — Moorhead, MN — None
When driving on roads with multiple lanes last night, I turned my driver's side mirror out and
flipped the tab on my rearview mirror because the headlights around me were causing me
physical pain and making it nearly impossible to drive. I couldn't see the road in front of me
when the headlights were reflecting from the mirrors into my eyes. After adjusting my mirrors, I
couldn't see anyone on my driver's side without turning my head, and I couldn't see well behind
me in my rearview, but I felt like a much safer driver with those changes because I could actually
see the road in front of me.
September 5, 2024 — Keene, NH — Other
Driving down a tree lined road at around 6 PM (dusk) there was a vehicle stopped in the
oncoming lane with their lights blinding me. As I slowed down and continued on my side, I saw
a headlight blink. That was the only warning I had that there was someone in the road. I slowed
down to a crawl, and the driver was out walking around their vehicle with the driver's side door
wide open into my lane. If I continued going the speed limit (30 MPH) I may have hit the driver
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or at the very least hit their open door. I was able to stay calm driving home, but when I got
home 10 minutes later and realized how close I came to possibly killing someone (because the
LED headlights were blinding me) I had an anxiety attack, including shortness of breath, racing
heartbeat, and a feeling of doom. I already only drive as strictly necessary because of these
lights, and this incident further fuels my fear of these headlights causing me to get into an
accident.
September 3, 2024 — West Deptford, NJ — Photophobia
This is an ongoing problem. For the past few years I have been unable to shop at the local Shop
Rite ever since they doubled or even tripled the amount of lighting above the checkout lines. I
get migraine symptoms within minutes even while wearing my tinted glasses and a wide
brimmed hat to bloc much of the light. The lighting is that intense. I get visual distortions,
nausea, and the Pain starts in about 5 to 11 minutes (I've timed it)
I can no longer shop at my local supermarket. The manager I spoke to had callous disregard for
my condition, and my emails to management have received zero replies of any kind.
Other Shop Rites aren't nearly this bad. The Glassboro location recently remodeled and installed
DECENT, HUMAN LIGHTING that doesn't bother me at all. Why cant all supermarkets do
this?
There is some financial damage from this: I've been paying the higher prices at Acme because I
can stand the lighting, or driving the 16 mile round trip to the Glassboro location just to feel
human when I shop, so thats extra gas and miles on my car every time.
September 3, 2024 — Deptford, NJ — Photophobia
I tried to shop at the Five Below in Deptford NJ on Almonesson Road. I only needed one item, I
hadn't been in this particular Five Below before. I barely lasted 5 minutes in there before
migraine symptoms started, even with the protection of my FL41 tinted sunglasses. The LED
lighting is so intense it completely overwhelmed any protection. I was fine when I entered the
store, but within minutes I felt nausea and the beginnings of the familiar headache. I had to rest
for a few minutes in my car where it was dark, just to recover.
September 2, 2024 — Zwolle, The Netherlands — Migraine
Hello, im am not able to use any screens that use dithering and low frequency of PWM. With in
use of a product that use these technologies it will give migrenen instantly. I am really conserd of
the future because more screens are made with this technology. I have 3 kids and for so long i
can i will not let the use devices that use PWM on los frequency and dithering. It will do damage
on the long run. For now there is to low attention for this problem and i hope senserly that in the
near future this will be widely known.
September 1, 2024 — Novi Sad, Serbia — None
Dear FDA Representatives,
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious health concern I have experienced with
MacBooks manufactured after 2022. All MacBooks purchased after 2022, including the
MacBook Pro M2 Max, cause severe eye pain, muscle tension around the eyes, and migraines.
These issues occur when using macOS, with symptoms appearing almost immediately upon
using the device. I sustained a severe eye injury during testing, limiting my work time to 40-
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minute intervals. Even a year later, I cannot work for more than 8 hours a day. Despite
consulting several ophthalmologists and specialists in binocular vision disorders, no significant
issues were found, and all professionals confirmed that my eyes are healthy. My symptoms
disappear when I stop using MacBooks and switch to other devices that do not use Temporal
Dithering. There is a clear connection between my symptoms and the use of Temporal Dithering
technology in MacBooks. More information on this technology can be found on the following
forum: https://Iedstrain.org/t/temporal-dithering. As further evidence, MacOS users who
managed to disable Temporal Dithering no longer experience headaches or eye pain:
https:Hledstrain. org/d/2686-i-disabled-dithering-on-apple-silicon-introducing-stillcolor-macos-
mlm2m3. I am deeply concerned that in the future, I may be unable to use any Apple device,
compromising my rights and ability to work.
I urge the FDA to regulate the use of technologies that involve pixel flickering for color display
in Apple products. Your intervention is essential to ensure that sensitive users can continue to
use Apple technology safely and effectively.
August, 2024
August 31, 2024 — Madison, California — Autism
I was a passenger in a car. As we approached a roundabout, a truck with white LED lights, the
circular ones near the bumper, struck me directly. I screamed profanity and began crying. The
other 3 passengers all confirmed that the light was excessively bright. For me, however, it was
severe emotional trauma. The after effects are very long lasting.
August 29, 2024 — Christchurch, New Zealand — Sjogren's
I was driving and came to a set of roadworks where I had to stop at some temporary traffic lights.
I was the car in the front of the queue at the light. There was a worker's utility vehicle parked
right behind the light in my line of sight. It had its rapidly strobing lights on. I am unable to
function if I look at strobing lights due to neurological and eye symptoms from my common
autoimmune condition called Sjogren's (for example Sjogren's impacts an estimated 3-4 million
people in the U.S.). I do not have trouble with sunlight or incandescent lights, but LEDs are
painfully glaring to me, and strobing lights cause even worse disability. In the incident I am
describing I had to block my eyes with my visor and arm, which meant I could not look at the
traffic light and I had to wait until the car behind me tooted so that I could know when to drive
on. Even then I had to do so VERY slowly as I had to keep blocking my eyes as I went past the
strobing vehicle and there was a danger I could hit a roadworker.
August 28, 2024 — Esparto, CA — Autism
I was driving and encountered a utility truck with both sets of headlights turned on. I turned on
my non -LED high beams in the hope that the driver would turn off the high beams. Instead, the
driver turned on amber LED flashing lights that incapacitated me. I was unable to proceed
forward and stopped my car. Instead of driving off, the driver of the utility truck stopped also.
My vision and cognitive abilities were severely impaired, with panic setting in. Finally, I started
to inch forward, and then so did the utility truck. It seems like the driver was doing it on purpose.
After he left, I spent several minutes simply stopped in the middle of the road, trying to breathe
and let the panic subside.
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August 24, 2024 — Crawfordville, FL — Epilepsy
Hi! I was diagnosed around 27 with epilepsy, cataplexy, and narcalepsy. It is a rare condition. I
am now 52. I lost my license to drive at 27 be I had a grande mat seizure front the sun shining
down through the trees and as I drove thru them the light would blink and next thing I had
totaled my car. I noticed that the sun was a problem to me around the age of 16. Wearing
sunglasses doesn't really help much. I am very sensitive to the light. My favorite thing to do is
shop. The LED lights in the stores have now even made it to where I can not shop if they have
the newest led lighting. I know what stores to avoid It will actually make me very sick if I go
into a store w led. I'm not sure to tell you if I am shaking but I do know I get very confused and I
will pouring with sweat. It almost paralyzes me. I can barely move or walk. I recently was in Big
Lots where I had my last episode less then a week ago. I'm begging someone to listen. I will
even have my mom record an episode and send it to you. Many people are affected by this. I
want to be the voice that gets heard. I am literally begging to make this lighting go away so I can
safely buy groceries.
August 23, 2024 — Monroeville, PA — Autism
I am unable to focus when I drive at night due to LED headlights. I had zero issue driving prior
to their introduction. Even during the transitional hours of morning and evening sometimes these
headlights are too bright. I am blinded to the point that I see afterimages of the lights in my eyes
even without directly looking at them as if there were many tiny suns on the road.
August 22, 2024 — Rocklin, CA — Autism
LED headlights, along with increasing levels of aircraft noise, have literally taken away my
ability to live independently.
I was diagnosed with high functioning autism when I was 17 and one of my symptoms is a high
sensitivity to light and noise, which is common among autistic people.
I worked as a mechanical engineer in the San Diego metropolitan area for about 3 years after
graduating college in 2020. During that time, I was with a long-term girlfriend and was even
living with her for the last year of my time there. While living in San Diego I was getting more
and more anxious and overwhelmed to the point where I wasn't able to function enough to keep
my job or be a good partner with my girlfriend. Eventually, I had something akin to a nervous
breakdown and I am now living at home with my parents and working at my local grocery store
(thank god I have loving parents who are willing to help me out).
I believe that the exponential increase in recent years of both LED headlights and ceaseless air
traffic over residential communities were the main cause of my anxiety. As an autistic, I need to
live in an environment that's a sensory safe space (dim and quiet) so that I can recharge from the
stimulation of a full day in the hustle and bustle of life. When there's aircraft noise penetrating
my room and LED light every time I drive, there's very little break from the overstimulation. If
I'm not able to get this recharge time, the sensory overload causes a cumulative effect, and
anxiety builds in me.
While living with my parents, in an area with much less air traffic, I've been able to work
reduced hours and limit my nighttime driving. I'm starting to see my mental health improve.
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However, I still have to be careful not to drive for more than 15 minutes or so at night and I
mostly have to stay indoors where I can control the lighting and noise levels.
I used to love exploring at night. In fact, I would often go out during the nighttime because this
was when the noise of the city quiets down and I feel more comfortable. It's not fair that the
world is taking this freedom away from me by creating an unnecessarily harsh environment for
sensory sensitive people. I also used to love camping for similar reasons (it was an escape from
the noise of the city), but the proliferation of aircraft have taken this escape away from me as
well. I have done a lot of brainstorming and can think of several ways that we could make our
world more sensory friendly without significantly reducing quality of life for neurotypicals, such
as reducing brightness / adding diffusers to LED lighting, enforcing common sense vehicle noise
laws, and creating no -fly zones over designated sensitive areas.
August 19, 2024 — Marietta, OH — None
I work mornings mostly, which means I'm on the road when it's dark out. Every led that passes
me or gets behind me blinds me. Most times I have to stare down at the middle line to make sure
I'm still on the road. Even dark dirt road my cars yellow brights work just fine. There's no need
for someone to light up the whole state of Ohio
August 16, 2024 — Middlefield, OH — Migraine
I went to my bank while it was closed on the weekend to get money from the ATM, but there
were so many LEDs that I had difficulty making out the buttons, I felt disoriented, and quickly
started to have pain in my eyes and head, resulting in a low grade migraine. I had difficulty
responding to the passenger with me in the vehicle and making quick judgements while driving
afterwards. I had a headache the rest of the day and into the next day after the couple of minutes
at a machine to access my funds.
August 15, 2024 — Round Lake Park, IL — Photophobia
I have had glasses since I was 10 years old and am now 31. After reaching my 20s my eyes
leveled out and my prescription did not change for over 6 years. In the past year and a half I have
worked from home on a computer. Between computer screen and the blue LED headlights my
prescription went from-3.5/-3.75 to-4.25/-4.25. Even more recently for 2 days my left eye
experienced a `halo' effect when looking at lights that worsened at night. Thankfully it went
away after a few days, but 2 opthalmologists couldn't determine the cause. Driving at night is an
increasing hazard due the brightness headlights, especially the LED ones. There does not seem to
be any regulation on how bright headlights can be and all the LEDs make it difficult to see the
road when there are oncoming and they leave a lingering effect on my eyes after they've gone. I
have order my new prescription with blue light filter lenses to lessen the effect of headlights and
screens. Those special lenses seem to range anywhere from an additional $30 to upwards of $100
on top of the cost for the frames themselves. And that was on a cheap website like Zennioptieal.
August 14, 2024 — Goodyear, AZ — Migraine
I have migraines that get triggered from bright lights from light bulbs and sun glare. I used to be
safe from this affliction at night, but that hasn't been the case ever since LED headlights have
become popular. I now feel that I have to wear sunglasses at night as well as during the day to
avoid what feels like the unabated light of the sun from traffic from the opposite side of the street
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or from trucks who tailgate me for not going 80 mph on the freeway. I am essentially left blind
and with a burgeoning migraine every time a passing car shines their lights at me, and I am
certain I am not the only one who suffers from this.
August 12, 2024 — Queen Creek, AZ — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
My wife started to develop dizziness every time she would go inside of a newly opened Costco
near our home. When she would arrive home, she would be nauseous and have to rest for a
while. Now, she struggles to go there alone because of how being in the store makes her feel, and
usually needs someone to go with her. The lighting in the store is the bright white LED type.
Very agitating to the eyes. Not sure if there's other factors at play, by the lighting is definitely an
assault on the eyes. When I go in there, I'm in and out pretty fast because the lighting is so
stressful.
August 9, 2024 — Jefferson, OH — Other
I have worked with injurious light emitting devices for 15 years. The act of being forced to look
into high powered led arrays has been a continuous thing for me and at least a few other people
at work. This has increased to a ridiculous glaring issue, and nobody seems concerned about. I
became more interested in all of this recently when i noticed a sort of hole in my vision where if
I look at something for a few seconds it just starts to go black. A common daily routine for me
involves taking measurements thermal and electrical measurements of several very high powered
lights in the space of a meter that output 72,000 lumens pointing up at my face, my face is less
than 2 feet away. I was not given proper PPE and had to ask for it, then i received improper ppe,
and by way of my own ended up using a shade 5 ppe for welding.(which is still not good enough
because the stuff hurts my eyes also there appears to be zero science in choosing the right ppe for
staring into injurious light) I am confused about what ppe to use for reading meters while
viewing intense light. I went to the optometrist, and he claimed my eyes did not seem damaged,
suggested i am experiencing some sort of photo bleaching and said that they will be damaged
and he recomended that the company i work for should seek a safety hygienist. But like i said
stuff disappears if i look at it for a few seconds a plus i seem to experience mental problems
while being around these intense lights. I have read through all the regulations and shortcomings
of various federal regulatory bodies and i just don't know where to start besides letting the safety
coordinator person know my problems. I have not done that because i want to make a clear case
and show everyone what is really wrong. That and i don't want to end up being ignored or
dismissed.
August 7, 2024 — Knoxville, TN — None
Excessively bright, unshielded lights are being set up over the city, some residential, some
commercial. Despite being against code, the City does not effectively address the issue. Lights
close to my home Leave me and my neighbors blinded to own properties, as well are problematic
for drivers. I am literally unable to look across my lawn when they are on, as the glare is blinding
and painful to my eyes (I have no eyesight issues), meaning I cannot see anything. They're also
an ecological catastrophe. It is unbelievable these lights have gone unregulated this long.
August 7, 2024 — Valley Stream, NY — None
LED headlights are incredibly irritating and they've become far brighter than is necessary. Not
only are they absolutely blinding in some cases but they're DISTRACTING, and I can't imagine
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what could be worse on the road. Headlights should be sufficient and shouldn't pose an issue for
other drivers. The fact that they do risks lives every day!
August 6, 2024 — Winters, CA — Autism
I was driving on a country road in the daytime. Over 1 mile ahead of me was a utility truck on
the side of the road with amber LED flashing lights. For the entire mile, I was either glued to
these LED flashing lights, or forcing myself to look away. As I approached the truck, the LED
strobe lights were overwhelming and I could not see through the lights. I stopped my car in the
road and started to panic. I put my hand in front of my right eye, and then tried to use my left eye
to navigate around the truck. It is impossible for me to think or see with these LED flashing
lights blasting me and I suffer extreme anxiety and panic.
August 6, 2024 — San Diego, CA — Other
Honestly, this is an issue I must deal with EVERY time I have to drive at night! There are far too
many outrageously and dangerously bright headlights that blind me and so many others I know.
Whether it's headlights that haven't been positioned correctly, or large vehicles beams that shine
directly into my review and side mirrors, either way it's awful! In order to drive without being
blinded nonstop, I must flip my review mirror up, and use my left hand to block my drivers side
mirror. This GREATLY reduces my safe usage of these needed tools, but I have no choice. I
either do these things or be completely blinded by these eye scorching beams. I can recall when
there were warnings against looking into these LED beans when flashlights started using them,
and now, we are forced to be blinded by them WHILE DRIVING! ! !
August 6, 2024 — Culver City, CA — Other
I have to hold one hand w/ a newspaper, and bring down my visor, the rear view & side mirrors
to block all LED headlights. This makes it very difficult to see any traffic hazards. If the light
does hit my eyes, i get a piercing pain back to my optic nerve worse than a migraine.
August 5, 2024 — Beaverton, OR — Migraine
Poorly designed LED lights impact my health severely. Flickering LED lights induce migraine
headaches, and this affects my health nearly every day. Overly bright LED headlights and street
lights impair my night vision and make driving more dangerous.
August 5, 2024 — Bradford, England — None
I walk my dog along part of a busy road, the car LED lights are so bright coming toward me that
one night I did not see a bramble which hit my face leaving blood running down my face!
August 4, 2024 — Spokane Valley, WA — Epilepsy
The use of LED lights in public spaces has and continues to become a more and more serious
issue as more and more are being used and lights are being switched to this. In department stores
like Walmart, I can only be in there for about 10 minutes max and it sets off my epilepsy. I get
nauseous, and dizzy and begin to have auras. I have to immediately go outside to natural light.
They are being used as street lamps and at night with it already dark outside, it makes them that
much more awful for people like me. They are being used in headlights and I made a serious
note of this when my son and I drove to Denver and back from WA. If there was oncoming
traffic at night and older cars with older style headlights, there is no issues driving at night. Sure
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they are bright and you always have a little of that bright headlight thing going on, but those new
LED headlights are just obnoxious beyond belief. Not only are they bright, but when you get a
row of them and you have epilepsy — they flicker, and some flicker noticeably because when it is
temperature change ie colder they seem to have an issue and cause flickering. As a person with
epilepsy you only have the instinct to close your eyes and you can't because you are driving the
car. Same with going down a street light with LED street lamps. And while I get that if you have
epilepsy and they say don't drive. I CAN drive, and DO have my license and it is unfair to me to
take away my license because of some light bulbs!!!! When I am otherwise allowed to drive. In
my recent drive to Denver and the flickering head lights — some were almost to a point of
flashing like an emergency vehicle. How on earth is that even safe for any driver encountering
that in the dark at night? It is visually distracting like a strobe light.
And then finally — I can not even have lighting in my own home or my office any more. You
have completely gotten rid of any light bulb that a person with epilepsy or a person with strokes
etc can use in their own home and using those ones that change the lighting tone from natural
lighting to bright lighting really doesn't help sorry. So what do you expect all of us to do? Go
back to only lighting our houses by candlelight? You, as the FDA need to LISTEN! I am in
architecture and interior design, I am well aware of design and lighting. This is a very REAL
issue that needs to be looked at. It is a health/ medical concern. My mom recently had a serious
of mild strokes, and upon researching it since I have epilepsy — I discovered that strokes
including decreasing blood flow to the brain CAN because by LED lighting! Before this is
dismissed as a whim, you need to actually look at this. It is a real problem. If I go in to Lowe's or
Home Depot in their lighting section I can last about 2 minutes and I have to go running out of
there and want to throw up it is so bad. I used to love their lighting section — even just a couple
years ago it was still ok because not all the lighting had been switched out yet — there was still a
balance. Today I can make it about 2 minutes — you want to tell me that is not a serious health
concern? I am just one person out of millions with epilepsy, strokes, migraines...... This effects
a lot of people — not a handful. On my same adventure drive to Denver the other day — we
stopped at hotel and stayed the night. When I came to the reception counter, the woman behind
the counter had the lights above the counter area turned off. So I asked her about it and told her I
had epilepsy and just wondered if she did and that's why she had the lights off. She told me that
ever since the hotel had switched to the new lights, she can't keep them on any more. that she
had a car accident and now had a serious stigmatism that caused her migraines. The new lights
make it so bad she gets sick and can not be around them at all so she had no choice but to turn
off the lights just to be in that space.
The FDA needs to listen — it is a REAL problem! Thank you
August 4, 2024 — Kittatas, WA — Astigmatism
I have had to stop my car entirely when driving at night because the lights were so blinding. I
literally can not see and choose to stop my car in the middle of the road for everyone's safety. I
don't have this issue with all the headlights. For some lights, I do use my hand to shield my eyes
from the headlights. I had to do this over the weekend once again. I have noticed that when I use
my hand to shield my eyes I feel heat on my hand. This weekend's incident stood out because I
had the a/c on in my car and I could still feel heat on my hand from the on coming headlights. I
have also noticed that my left eye, the eye that gets the most direct LED light, has been slowly
getting worse.
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August 4, 2024 — Webster, MA — Migraine
When the migraine sets in after just ONE oncoming LED vehicle I have much trouble focusing
my eyes back on the road. Especially on darker back roads which I travel to work on in the early
morning and also have trouble focusing at work.
August 3, 2024 — Riverside, CA — Other
Retinal retention where bright lights blind and the retina holds the image
August 3, 2024 — Greenville, SC — None
Because of super bright LED lights, I can no longer drive at night. My eyes are very sensitive to
that horrible brightness and I had to change my life around this problem. I had to look for a job
where my schedule is not ending at night. How can this be allowed? All of you know that this is
wrong. WHY?
August 3, 2024 — Onsted, MI — Astigmatism
Led headlights (low beams) , white led running lights, LED brake lights, emergency flashing Led
lights and Led streetlights have adversely affected my ability to drive safely. I do not drive at
dusk or Night anymore unless I have to ( for work). I live in Michigan with snow covered roads
and the most dangerous aspect of driving is being blasted by someone's Led headlights. I cannot
use my read view or side mirrors anymore because of the vehicles behind me blinding my
visions with their Led headlights. I have to constantly shield my eyes to be able to see the road
due to oncoming Led headlights. I love nature and now my ability to enjoy the Night skies is
ruined because of bright Led lights on at night. I never had any problems driving at night prior to
Led headlights. Now driving has become a nightmare and a very dangerous task. Led headlights
should be banned or at least some type of regulation regarding luminance and Kelvin
temperature. Many Led low beams are much brighter than halogen highbeams. In addition to the
dangers of led headlights being dangerous, they cause me headaches and eye pain. It's common.
knowledge that blue light is detrimental to the health of humans and don't understand why this
type of lighting is being used in the public.
August 3, 2024 — Portland, OR — Other
A few years ago I was driving on Hwy. 211 in Oregon near Molalla at night when I encountered
a pickup truck with LED (BLINDING!) lights headed toward me. The glare caused me to be
blinded to my lane from the oncoming LED lights, and there was a deer I did not see until after
the pick up truck passed. That was too late. Although I was not hurt, the deer could have crashed
thru my windshield; I have seen this before. My car was "totaled".
August 3, 2024 — Fountain Hills, AZ — None
Apparently the plan to get drivers off the road is working with the BLINDING LED vehicle
headlights. The police LED flashing lights are SUPER BLINDING.
August 3, 2024 — Canaan, NY — Astigmatism
The LED headlights are a hazard.I'm still fairly young and have had to give up driving at night
completely due to how unsafe it is getting blinded by them and not seeing the road for several
seconds afterwards. I, like millions of others, have astigmatism in one eye, but I also have had
migraines triggered by these lights, even during daytime driving from drivers with headlights on!
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My optometrist and doctor's office staff have stated that many other patients report similar
issues. The internet is full of forums with people complaining about these lights, and their
accounts are very similar — if not even worse — than mine. It's astonishing and reckless that these
lights are being inflicted on the driving public!
August 3, 2024 — Bellevue, WA — None
Interestingly, I believe this is also an issue for people with very good vision and not wearing
glasses like me. The lights can focus very well onto my retina and make me uncomfortable
looking forward at night, but how can people safely drive cars without looking at where the car is
going? Due to the strong headlights in new cars, I simply avoid driving cars at night now.
I live in Greater Seattle Area where it's mostly cloudy over the year, and the sun sets very early
in winter. Some of these LED headlights are so bright, it's even a pain for me driving around
noon during day time. As a paradox, Daytime Running Lights should promote road safety, but
they do act as a safety hazard on some cars now. This video should demonstrate my point well:
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August 3, 2024 — Rochester, NY — Astigmatism
LED lights have caused a multitude of problems for me since there general use. I'm blinded by
LED headlights making it impossible to see after they have passed. LED lights in and on public
buildings have resulted in headaches and migraines. LED streetlights makes driving difficult as it
does not give diffuse light pole to pole. LED streetlights in a snowstorm create a dazzling
reflection making orientation of the road impossible. LED strobes on emergency vehicles,
construction vehicles and personal vehicles have induced seizure type symptoms. Driving at
night and being exposed to LEDs cause sleeplessness
August 3, 2024 — Acton, MA — Sjogeren's
Having Sjogren's makes it extremely difficult to see with oncoming cars with unregulated LED
headlights. They make it impossible to maintain any degree of driver safety. I must focus on the
right edge of the road to be certain there are no pedestrians walking on the side of roads in the
suburbs and country. Leaving the left side of my car exposed to the driving skills of the
offending driver, which does not follow the defensive driving skills I was taught and use
whenever I am in the driver's seat.
The other issue I encounter are the extremely bright blue LED lights on police cars when I
approach the scene of an accident or when they pull are car over for a driving incident. Even
when driving at 2-5 miles a hour to be cautious not to hit anyone I cannot see what's in front of
me. Their blue lights put me at risk of hitting a pedestrian even when driving at 2-5 mph.
Why should my passengers and my safety be put at risk because of unregulated LED lights? If it
has not already happened, this will lead to many lawsuits with the automotive manufacturers
throwing the weight of their legal teams defending themselves when the regulation of LEDs
would have prevented the injuries and loss of life.
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August 3, 2024 — Chicago, IL — Photophobia
EVERY DAY BLINDED AND SEE SPOTS VISION IS DECLINING EVEN IN DAYTIME! ! ! !
August 3, 2024 — Austin, TX — Other
I have early cataracts. The LED headlights blind me, whereas halogen lights do not impair my
vision at all. At a minimum adaptive driving beams should be required in the US like they have
been used in Europe since 2012.
August 3, 2024 — Fresno, CA — Astigmatism
Why do we have dimmer switches on our cars' headlights if intensity doesn't matter?
As a person with astigmatism I just had a conversation about these lights at my
ophthalmologist's office as several of the office staff were nearby and joined in. All agreed these
lights are so blinding, especially to those with astigmatism, and it creates a driving hazard. We
all opined that they need to be regulated because they said they see problems with them across
the board with their patients and in their own lives.
I'm also very photosensitive and have to look away from those oncoming lights to not be blinded
by them. Should you really have to take your eyes off the road to drive? Does that make any
sense?
Again, why do we have dimmer switches on our cars headlights if intensity doesn't matter?
August 3, 2024 — Hamilton, MA — Astigmatism
Like myself, millions of Americans have astigmatism that makes it difficult to drive at night.
LED lights from oncoming cars, esp on 2 lane country roads, make it almost impossible to
navigate safely when coming home from work in the winter. I have almost driven my car into a
lake after being momentarily blinded by this kind of headlight. While good for the driver who
has them, they are DANGEROUS for everyone else using the roads at night. Thank you.
August 3, 2024 — Fort Collins, CO — Other
At 74 and having cataract replaced and it is nearly impossible to drive safely with the blinding
blue white glaring LED lights. It is so distracting and frustrating I loose my concentration to
drive properly. The lights seem to bounce up and down with a blinding flashing impact. Even
police vehicles red and blue flashing on the side of the road are so blinding it is difficult and
unsafe to go around them. I can't see what is in front of me. The contrast from dark to blinding
flashing lights is too much to see what's in front of me.
August 3, 2024 — Chicago, IL — Astigmatism
Bright LEDs make it hard to drive at night. It's blinding and unsafe for me and the public.
Sometimes sunglasses help but I shouldn't wear those at night
August 3, 2024 — Hinsdale, NH — Photophobia
I absolutely can't look straight ahead and watch the road when an oncoming car with LED light
comes toward me. I actually turn my head to the right a bit so as to not get blindness. If I do look
at them, I see dark spot in my vision, just like a dark shadow that blocks the road. I also get
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migraines and have come home from driving at night very upset because I realize my migraine is
most like due to the bright lights. I have to limit my driving at night unless it is necessary. It is a
danger to me and others to be on the road at night. Please help with this scary situation.
August 3, 2024 — Yonkers, NY — Migraine
Headlight blind me. I cannot go out at night even for dinner with friends without being blinded
and triggering migraines. I have better than 20/20 vision and these newer headlight blind like like
the older ones never did. They really limit my quality of life. I went out for dinner with friends in
the evening in July and was so blinded on the way home that I barely got home. I got a severe
migraine lasting several days.
August 3, 2024 — Glenville, GA — Migraine
They make me have stroke symptoms every time I am near an LED light of any kind
August 2, 2024 — Portland, OR — Photophobia
I am 40 years old, and I cannot see at night when faced with LED headlights (can see fine when
they are not present). I have been told by 4 eye doctors that there is nothing wrong with my eyes
and I have no condition to warrant a diagnosable handicap. Because I cannot see at night,
ESPECIALLY in the rain (here in Oregon we get 9 months of rain per year), I am forced to get
rides from others or not drive at all at night. This significantly impacts my job opportunities and
my income potential. I am incredibly stressed out because of this and do not understand why no
government agencies are taking action on this problem. I plan to pursue further lobbying
activities or and/or legal action.
August 1, 2024 — Mangonui, New Zealand — Migraine
After accidentally (I have to avoid exposure to the direct beam of the LED) viewing a small but
powerful security light for less than a second, I had to violently throw up for up to two minutes at
which point I lost consciousness and fell to the concrete floor and hit my head. I woke in a pool
of blood and further vomit. The security light has been turned off so I am safer in my home but
unable to go anywhere with LEDs safely. I am now registered disabled and struggling to
maintain my work which now has to take place at home. I have had several severe episodes
where they have caused me to have seizures that can take months to recover from. I now
experience up to 3 led induced migraines as opposed to once every three months prior to the roll
out of LEDs. If I look briefly look directly at an LED it damages my vision and I am left with
spots in my vision for hours to days. If spending time in spaces lit by LED I can find it hard to
think clearly, I am unable to speak clearly and cant remember words. this also happens when I
have a migraine with aura set off by a strong LED. My life has changed in every way imaginable
since they where rolled out in my location around January 2021.
August 1, 2024 — London, United Kingdom — Other
Council lawnmower with flashing LED lights drove past me while I was walking along the road.
I felt immediate severe head pain, nausea and discoordinated, and fell into the roadside ditch.
I then vomited, climbed out with blurred vision and pounding head.
July, 2024
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July 30, 2024 — Federal Way, WA — Other
LEDs cause me so many neurological symptoms brain fog, anxiety, depression, OCD,
headaches, ghosting (ex. When looking at led tail lights and looking away I see them but it's a
ghost appearance that's green) , lose my place when talking, visual accomdation spasm trigger,
disconnect feeling, nausea. It's been a nightmare with LED lights. Some are worse than others..
especially ones using PWM as their brightness control which induces flickering. Car headlights
are the WORST. I can see the flicker of most led headlights it's very uncomfortable.
July 24, 2024 — Blandon, PA — Other
I had an LED come downhill at me with high beams on while I was driving. Despite having light
blocking glasses on, and being in my car behind my windshield, I still managed to suffer a
temporary vision injury. For several minutes following the car passing me, I had a GIANT
hallucination of an oval of light, with regular sight in the dead center, in both eyes. It was my
first time experiencing this, and after the second minute I had begun to think it may be
permanent. The experience was terrifying, I was over an hour from home, and so emotionally
distraught on top of the vision impairment that it was difficult to maintain stable driving.
July 17, 2024 — Sacramento, CA — Autism
I was driving on the freeway in the slow lane, when a tow truck in the fast lane ahead of me
suddenly turned on LED strobe lights on the top of his struck. It felt like a lighting bolt when
through my body. I instantly closed both eyes and felt like I should drive off the bridge.
July 16, 2024 — Albuquerque, NM — Migraine
When I am too close to these white LEDs, I tend to get a large, massive migraine and then I start
to lose control of my senses. I become extremely quiet and my friend that I stay with has been
noticing that I would act strange and also tend to get a little violent with him. Again, I have NO
control of my senses when I am TOO CLOSE to these bright lights! I end up basically not
remembering anything and my friend is telling me like, "why were you acting like that??" And I
first did NOT know what was causing the problem, until I figured out that when I am REALLY
CLOSE to these white LEDs, I tend to start getting that migraine and then lose complete control
of my body! I currently am staying with my friend and where he lives, the city is refusing to take
matters of these issues that SOME of the residents are experiencing SIMILAR symptoms. My
friend who is Autistic will get really painful migraines! And he'll take WAY TOO many
painkillers to try and stop his headaches. Before the city of Albuquerque changed their
streetlights to white LEDs, my friend and I have had NONE of these issues. After a few months
of these leds being installed in the city, Me and my friend had started to get these strange
symptoms and they have only gotten worse! I've personally contacted the state and city's
legislature and administration regarding this problem. BUT they don't want to do anything about
the problem! My friend has contacted the whole state PLENTY of times explaining that this is
extremely dangerous, but again, they do NOT want to do anything about it! I'm hoping that
somehow, we can make Albuquerque replace their led white lights to a softer light like, 2200k
HID LEDs and also MAYBE some LED VAPOR lights! I hope you can help force Albuquerque
to do this!
July 15, 2024 — Albuquerque, NM — Autism
I am Autistic and have a sensitivity issue with BRIGHT LIGHTS. My city has changed their
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streetlights to LED 3000k and 4000k lights from streets to parking lots. Ever since these lights
were installed, I have been getting constant migraines and large headaches multiple times a
month. My city is REFUSING to do ANYTHING to bring back ANY form of AMBER
streetlights. I've contacted the city AND state A LOT! And they won't do anything. I've even
tried contacting the DOT of the state and he won't even be much help. My city continues to
IGNORE my concern and also continues to install these WHITE LEDs. I've tried EVERTHING
I could to help my city but they won't do ANYTHING. I hope I can FIND a way to FORCE my
city to bring back these AMBER AND VAPOR streetlights back! My city had installed these
lights back in 2019 and I've done EVERYTHING I could to try and make the city understand
that these lights are TOO BRIGHT, and I CANNOT continue much longer going to bed every
night and waking up every day with a LARGE MIGRAINE that causes me to even become
DIZZY at times! I hope you can help me fight this issue in my city and FORCE my city to bring
back AMBER AND VAPOR streetlights! Thank you for reading this!
July 9, 2024 — Woodland, California — Autism
A fire truck came down the street with LED strobe lights. The strobe lights caused me to suffer
psychological trauma which lasts for hours after the incident.
July 9, 2024 — Mangonui, New Zealand — Migraine
While traveling in the passenger seat along the state highway felt sudden thunderclap pain to the
left occiput passing three flashing LED lights on three diggers repairing the road. My left eye
began to stream, my speech became slurred, then dysaesthesia to the left side of my face and arm
occurred. I felt as though I had a concussion. The symptoms of this hemiplegic migraine event
resolved gradually over a three day period.
June, 2024
June 29, 2024 — Hillsboro, OR — Other
My partner and I are blinded by LED headlights that drive behind us these days. It is getting
worse. WE ABSOLUTLY HATE IT!!! It's unsafe and poses a safety hazard. LED Headlights
are basically high beams. At least "high beams" have regulations on when they can be safely
used.
June 21, 2024 — USA — Autism
An individual contacted the Soft Lights Foundation to report thoughts of suicide due to repeated
exposure to blue -rich LED lights such as vehicle headlights. The neighbors called the police who
came out for a welfare check. The police stated that only the city council could do something
about the LED lights.
June 14, 2024 — Havre, MT — Other
The Bureau of Reclamation, a federal agency, is conducting a three -to four year construction
project near our home. They are using high -intensity LED lights on the site. Our home is over
one-half mile away from the site and 1.00 feet higher in elevation but the construction lights are
projecting into our home, lighting it up from end to the other, and have been doing so since the
summer of 2023. We have been asking them to modify their lights since August of 2023. When I
started having daily migraines in December of 2023, we started blocking some of our windows
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with cardboard, but the damage turned out to be far worse. A few months ago, my husband was
diagnosed with a sudden and drastic change of vision in one eye which alarmed his
ophthalmologist, who was unable to find any physical reason for the loss of vision.
June 12, 2024 — San Tan Valley, AZ — Migraine
It literally feels like it is burning my retinas. I no longer feel safe driving at night. It's not safe for
me or others. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm going crazy.
June 12, 2024 — Tampa, FL — None
I recently visited a local establishment for lunch and every single one of their lights had 5000k
(maybe even higher) bulbs in their fixtures. The color wasn't the only problem, but they clearly
used some cheap bulbs with a very low CRI and a terrible flicker rate.
I'm normally not *that* sensitive to bad lighting, but this place in particular immediately
triggered a full migraine and a feeling I can only describe as nauseating. I looked up pics on
Google maps and years ago this place had nice warm lighting and used Edison style
mcandescents. Makes sense that I had no ill effects the last time I was there.
June 8, 2024 — Brantford, ON, Canada — Photophobia
I am blinded by LED headlights while driving. This is extremely unsafe. LED headlights should
be banned.
June 5, 2024 — Escondido, CA — None
As I walked into my local Costco, I was assaulted by an LED demonstration light. Immediately I
got a headache and my vision turned blurry. Even after getting past the light, the effects lingered.
As I walked down the first aisle, another demonstration light hit me, with the same result. I spent
the rest of my time shopping under duress. I spoke with Jose H., the membership manager, and
explained how dangerous those lights are, especially to people with neurological sensitivities,
that they can cause seizures and worse, and requested that they be turned off. He said he couldn't
do anything. He would have to confer with the corporate office.
June 5, 2024 — Doylestown, PA — None
The LED lights are like Searing Laser High Intensity Lights that BLIND the drivers visibility
and harm my eyes with pain and headaches. There is no avoiding them, I find I have to shield my
eyes anytime one of the LED vehicles come toward me on the road. It is Impossible at night to
drive and extremely difficult during the day I suggest going back to a softer headlight and putting
an AMBER shield on vehicles that have LED lights to soften and stop the blinding that they
cause or best go back to the softer traditional lights. It is IMPOSSIBLE to drive at night and will
eventually lead to burned out retinas and macular degeneration with this constant blazing
brightness directly in the drivers eyes.
June 4, 2024 — Petrolia, CA — None
At night when an oncoming car or especially truck has LED bright lights, I stop right where I
am. I can't see to move forward lest I drive into the oncoming vehicle or drive off the road, hit a
tree or down a hillside. This happens frequently in the rural areas. In town, I cannot see
pedestrians or even signal lights when the headlghts are aimed at me. It makes all the other
features like crosswalks and parked vehicles disappear. Certain headlights are a danger and I'm
glad I haven't had an accident from being blinded by them.
June 4, 2024 — Cumberland, MD — Migraine
I have spent many hours trying to block the harsh alien light that floods our house since the LED
streetlight has been installed in front of our house. It is summer now with leaves on trees. The
light will be even more intense and be on for longer times in the winter. When I step onto my
porch in the evening I am blinded by the LED streetlight and it is difficult to leave the porch
without the risk of tripping on steps. I no longer take evening strolls because of the blinding glare
on our streets. When I do walk at night, I get red spots in my vision and suffer headaches. I have
had several panic attacks while trying to sleep. I feel that these have been triggered primarily by
the oppressive feeling that my home and home life has been severely impacted and there is
nothing I can do about it.
June 3, 2024 — Oakland, CA — Other
blinded by oncoming headlights and totaled my car (1-17-2024)
June 1, 2024 — Fairfield, CA — Autism
During the day, I was driving a vehicle on a freeway when I struck by an LED flashing light
from a bicycle on a parallel road. I reactively closed my eyes and then suffered a seizure
reaction, which I would describe as like an electrical shock and loss of cognitive functioning and
vision. I then had to emotionally fight off a panic attack.
May, 2024
May 31, 2024 — Logan, UT — None
Our city has a `suggested' policy of dark sky compliance where often they will cheap out
violating EISs for various road projects. I successfully had a `cobra' style HPS light typically
used at interstate interchanges removed from near my home due to light pollution. Now on the
street the rest are being phased out for Dark Sky Compliant (DSC) LED lights and it is a
wonderful change. The light is diffuse, lights up the sidewalks, and has minimal spill onto homes
or the street. A new hotel has been built across the street from us and the owner incorporated
Dark Sky Compliant LED lights in the parking lot and surrounding and it is only slightly more
bright at night than before, and it is safe for the hotel guests. I'd recommend making formal
comments to Beaverton City to mandate future construction to be DSC and incentivize retrofits
to meet DSC. Glaring lights are only slightly less annoying to me than sound pollution, but I've
worked with our city to address both.
May 30, 2024 — Jaffrey, NH — None
Being the director of a public library which offers evening hours, I regularly need to drive the 1/2
commute home in the dark. I also help care for my 93 year -old father, which again requires night
driving. I am not elderly, do not wear glasses, and just passed the vision portion of my driver's
license renewal. I have no health issues that would make night driving difficult.
The new LED headlights have made night driving extremely dangerous for me and by extension,
anyone else I encounter on the road. I am literally blinded by the headlight intensity of both the
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oncoming traffic and the cars behind me if they have LED headlights. I studiously attempt to not
look at the oncoming cars with LEDs, which means I don't have full visual scope, but as I live in
a rural area, cars can come from around corners or over hills before I know where exactly to
focus my eyes to avoid direct contact; thus I am constantly dazzled. If I accidentally have even a
momentary direct eyeline contact with LED headlights, I have a blinding afterimage that lasts for
several hundred yards. There are no shoulders on the rural highways I travel, so I cannot pull
over until my blindness passes (and I would have difficulty seeing the shoulder after exposure
anyway). If a car behind me has LED headlights, the glare in my rearview and side mirrors can
interfere so badly with my ability to see that I sometimes have to turn all the mirrors away so that
the glare is targeted elsewhere —very dangerous, if not illegal. The LED light from the car behind
me is so intense, I could easily read a book if stationary. I have begun wearing special yellow
glare -reducing glasses to drive at night, but as they reduce and darken my overall vision, this is
risky.
I cannot cease driving at night if I wish to remain employed. I cannot cease driving at night if my
father is to continue to receive my care. I don't wish to cease driving at night and limit my ability
to freely live my life simply because all new cars have ridiculously blinding headlights. The
invention of LED headlights has created a real problem in my life, and the danger of an accident
is real. There doesn't even seem to be a justification for their widespread use, which is
additionally maddening.
I have limited my comments to the issue of safety re LED headlights. In other areas, I also find
LED light has reduced my quality of life (I can no longer see the night sky due to neighbor
outdoor LEDs, etc.) and am outraged that I am given no choice in the matter of home lighting.
For decades, I have line dried all my laundry in an effort to energy -offset my continued use of
incandescent lightbulbs. Now it is illegal to sell incandescent lightbulbs and I am consigned to
having to spend every night hour of the rest of my life illuminated by light that feels like nails on
a chalkboard to me. That rant can wait for another day.
Please take complaints regarding LED headlights seriously. They are TOO BRIGHT. How many
accidents will need to happen before this is addressed? I know I feel like an accident waiting to
happen unless I cease driving altogether, which is not an option and shouldn't have to be.
Thank you.
5/30/2024 — Brighton, England — Migraine
My life has been devastated by LED lights. I am severely triggered by LED lighting, especially
car headlights. I experience extreme migraine for up to 2-3 days after looking at a car headlight
or a LED strip light, depending on duration of exposure. LED panels in shops, buildings and
street lights make me very ill also.
I can be vomiting for 6 hrs or more after exposure and have severe head pain, weakness and
complete disability. Consequently I am now pretty much housebound and excluded from all
social activities, travel and work. I have tried all the blue light blocking glasses but it is the
FLICKER that is the trigger. In the same way strobe lighting affects people with epilepsy.
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It is totally unacceptable that so many peoples lives have now been pretty much ruined by
ubiquitous LED lighting.
5/28/2024 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Photophobia
Instant trigger of chronic migraines. Can't even function at all.
5/28/2024 — West Springfield, MA — Other
Driving home at night from visiting my daughter and grandkids, my partner and I who are in our
late sixties were constantly bombarded by LED lights. He was behind the wheel while we both
kept aware for the usual zig-zagging speeders and with warm weather, motorcycles ( why aren't
they required to have a red light or reflector on the back of their helmets?).
It's like running the gauntlet having white/ blue blasts of light dazzle you from opposing traffic.
Even on highways with wide median strips you never know when you will be temporarily
blinded!
There is construction everywhere, lane shifts, narrow temporary lanes with rough pavement and
confusing signs and then those lights, sometimes from packs of cars all with LEDs hitting your
eyes. Trucks or SUVs behind you and your rear and sideview mirrors are useless! You have to
fiddle around, while driving to tilt the side mirrors or literally drive with a hand up blocking your
rear view. This affects all ages but is particularly bad for seniors! Older eyes have slower dilation
response to glare. In a way it's age discrimination as older people will have to think twice about
whether they can go out at night!
We have laws prohibiting people from shining laser lights into the sky as it can blind pilots in
airplanes. This is the same thing. We worry about folks distracted by their phones or impaired by
alcohol, but no one thought about super bright lights glaring in your eyes!
This impacts my life. It's dangerous! They should be recalled immediately. Like other car
malfunctions manufacturers should change out the lights or put a filter on them. Let's do this
now, not in 10 years or so. Switch back to halogen for the safety of all drivers.
5/28/2024 — Winsted, CT — Other
Dangerous driving conditions at night on my way home from work!! I have to literally close my
eyes as ridiculously bright LED headlights blind me while passing in the other lane. This is so
dangerous and damaging! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! How can this not be being addressed. I have almost
crashed multiple times. I feel my eye sight is being damaged from these lights and getting worse.
Please help up.
5/28/2024 — Bangor, Northern Ireland — None
I see that because the Prime Minister has declared there will be an election in the UK, the
petition for the issue to be debated has been declared null & void...... Raging ! The reflector size
of dipped headlights gets ever smaller, increasing the intensity of dipped headlights — a triumph
of style over function !
5/27/2024 — Avondale, PA — None
Unable to see the road, cars, or surrounding areas while driving when high beam LEDs are in
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use. Lowering these LEDs to regular or low beam does no use. Even in low setting these LEDs
are 10 times brighter than my vehicle's regular incandescent lights and my eyes cannot adjust to
account for dark adaptation to drive at night. Ban LEDs in vehicles or reduce them 75% to match
other older model vehicles. Also — point them downwards so they light the roads instead of tree
tops and telephone poles.
5/25/2024 — Portage, MI — Photophobia
Debilitating headaches, dizziness and seizure like response when exposed to LED lighting.
Increased sensitivity to any lighting type after prolonged exposure in LEDs.
5/18/2024 — Houston, TX — Photophobia
While visiting a friend I was exposed to LED from overhead light fixtures in the apartment, and
the extreme LED of Samsung TV. Together, they suddenly triggered photophobia, migraine, &
brain fog in me and I am not a TV watcher. Just walking into a room with LED TV and lightning
or shopping in grocery and drugstores with All the LED now triggers my eyes with pain.
Shopping mall is out of the question for me. I have to wear very dark sunglasses and a cap with a
bill. I Must have phone and other devices Very dark, And have limited screen time. I have to
cover lamp shades with scarves. I've tried blue block glasses which don't help at all. Obviously
the LED has caused me to be much less social. It has also caused my eyes to twitch, and has
made them have intermittent blurry vision.
5/18/2024 — Los Angeles, CA — None
LED lights make it dangerous to drive at night because my vision gets blocked while I'm driving
a vehicle.
5/14/2024 — Sammamish, WA — Autism
I have largely avoided walking around my neighborhood at night for quite a while because of
extremely bright LED headlights, except for viewing the aurora borealis on May 10, 2024, and I
was horrified at the growing rate my neighbors are installing very bright LED light bulbs that far
exceed 2700 Kelvin. I had to walk to darker parts of the neighborhood to avoid my view being
ruined by the glare of LED lights. Even while walking around at 3 in the morning to view the
aurora without seeing a single car with LED headlights, I was subjected to extremely intense
blue -rich white light LED radiation from many homes along my usual route. I was honestly
hoping the solar storm would knock our power out, which didn't happen.
In addition, I witnessed many poorly shielded LED lights without any diffuser at many stations
along the newly opened Line 2 Link Light Rail in the Seattle area and was horrified at how these
LED lamps are a potential discriminatory barrier. We always talk about diversity and inclusion
here in the Seattle area and making transit accessible and yet never consider the needs of those
with autism or epilepsy. I've even noticed that many buses by King County Metro (and likely
Sound Transit) are now being fitted with LED headlights.
Banning incandescent bulbs is a crime against humanity and an attack on nature itself. We need
very strict national light pollution laws instead of doing this at the local level. Or better yet,
unban incandescent bulbs and let the customer choose instead of the government doing it for us.
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5/14/2024 — Cambridge, NY — Epilepsy
My daughter and I walked out to run an errand one afternoon. As we came around a building,
there was an LED streetlamp, still on though it was daytime. I'd been completely fine a moment
before, but the light struck me and I was instantly incapacitated by severe neurological
symptoms, stumbling and shaking. I couldn't walk, speak or see properly and my face and left
arm went numb. We turned back immediately, and my daughter had to hold me upright so we
could get away from the light as quickly as possible. We did not complete the errand. About a
week later it happened again. This time i was alone, and my impression was that the street lamp
snapped on as I got closer. This time there was no-one to catch me. I fell and couldn't get back
up again. I was nauseous, dizzy and disoriented, unable to see, my limbs uncontrollably hitting
the ground. Eventually I crawled/dragged myself back home and remained ill for many hours. I
felt humiliated on top of everything else. I do not know if anybody witnessed what happened.
Nobody came to help me and I could not call for help because I couldn't speak.
5/14/2024 — Chicago, IL — Other
blinding me and seeing spots all day. extremely stressed when i have to drive!!!!! I hate these
lights and cannot believe this is legal! ! ! !people don't give a crap!!!
5/12/2024 — Hancock, WI
I almost hit a pedestrian on the side of the street because the car in oncoming traffic had blinding
LEDs. I did not see the pedestrian until the oncoming car had passed. If the timing was just a
little different, there would have been a terrible ending. I reported it to the nhtsa. They said the
lights just seem brighter. (This was a few years back.) I used to love driving at night. Now I can't
handle the LEDs. This puts more traffic on the road during the day. Even when someone driving
next to me has LEDs, I have to lift my hand to cover my side mirror from letting it blind me.
5/10/2024 — Yonkers, NY — Migraine
Led lights blind me in the road and flare up migraine. Have to stay home at night. Interfere with
my life. Very dangerous.
5/9/2024 — Saint Paul, MN — Photophobia
My eyes have retinal injury and bright LED lights cause intense pain and discomfort. Overly
bright LED's impact my life in numerous ways. There is widespread illegal use of intense LED
floodlights in my neighborhood, but the local law for legal use of LED floodlights is not
enforced. LED streetlights seem designed to blind drivers, rather than illuminate streets. Streets
are dimly lit, but streetlights are shine right into drivers eyes. Vehicles keep their headlights on
day and night, and shine into sideview and rearview mirrors. This causes eye pain and
discomfort.
5/6/2024 — Cleveland, OH — Autism
LED lights give off a poor quality light, pure and simple. With the cheapening of everything
these days, proper fixtures are usually non-existent, i.e., there is rarely any diffusion in the form
of a large shade or lens just the raw diode. For those who have in -focus vision (as everyone
strives for with corrective lenses and such), the intensity of viewing a high-powered and
undiffused LED at any distance is always an unpleasant one. As it happens literally thousands of
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times a day, our retinas get "etched" and degraded. This is not to say that an incandescent bulb
can't be painful, it's just that in the days of incandescent bulbs we made proper fixtures.
For me, when I'm presented with an unexpected bright source of light, my eye naturally moves
and centers it in my vision. There is something physiologically that makes it hard to look away
instantly. It literally takes like a complete second to pull your eye away from it. However, the
damage is already done. You stared directly into something that was of an infinitely higher
magnitude of brightness in relation to its surroundings. THE EYE IS NOT BUILT FOR THIS.
These encounters cause a tense visceral reaction throughout the body. Considering that there are
BRIGHT LED lights on just about every conceivable object these days, and it's common for
someone to have these negative encounters thousands of times in one day, and considering that
the center of your vision is by far the most important throughout our lives, the collective pain and
suffering is unimaginable.
There's a certain obsession with safety that I believe our society has falsely bought into. For
example, daytime running lights used to be a small halogen bulb, perhaps 10 watts. Now, there
are cars with many layered stacks of raw LEDs with candela measurements far exceeding our
proper range of vision. It is saying that that person's car is the most important thing you ought to
see down the road. Animals, pedestrians, everything else, doesn't get to grab your attention.
Your vision system is so overloaded with the fact that "there's that car," that other possible
visuals are much harder to see. Overall, the eye does not need that much light to see as long as
the relative values are thoughtfully presented (as they used to be).
Nighttime is all but a faint memory as it is almost always ruined by the presence of stinging,
streaking, damaging, high candella artificial lighting. We, as a species (and all species living in
our vicinity) have lost a cherished and peaceful time; the hours of darkness that we once called,
and still hypocritically call nighttime.
I don't believe that our nation should have any real discussion about mental health until we face
the reality that we're degrading each other's eyes, our most important sense, on a grand scale.
People are literally suffering and slowly dying from the continued assault on their eyes, and thus,
their brains.
5/3/2024 — Amherst, NY — Photophobia
Discomfort, people and sleeping patterns, also disruptive for me from exercising early mornings
or evenings with street lights over 2700k
5/l /2024 — San Leandro, CA — Astigmatism
I regularly walk home from work in the evenings, which in the colder months means walking
down a dimly lit street. Having poor eyesight and balance, I'm always afraid that the blinding
headlights of the cars zooming down the street will cause me to stumble off the sidewalk and
into the path of an oncoming car. It certainly doesn't help that some cars have headlights bright
enough to leave afterimages in my vision, the last thing I'd want to deal with when walking at
night.
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April, 2024
4/30/2024 — Roseville, CA — Autism
I was standing in a room and another person's cell phone buzzed with a message notification.
The Whone also pulsed its LED camera flash, which struck me in the eyes. I fell to my knees,
breathing hard, and trying to fight off a panic attack.
4/30/2024 — Auckland, New Zealand — Migraine
LEDs cause me to suffer hemiplegic migraines of three day duration. This has resulted in partial
confinement to my home, exclusion from municipal life, partial loss of employment and
deterioration of health. The migraine results in blurred vision, dysaesthesia to the left side of my
face and left arm
with severe occipital pain. It has resulted in loss of consciousness on multiple occasions, one of
which leading to a three part fracture to my right arm.
4/30/2024 — Swanage, England — Other
LEDs have been fitted as replacements for low pressure sodium street lights in the area where I
live, which is within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and immediately adjacent to
a National Nature Reserve. The CCT rating of the LEDs that have been installed here is 4000K,
which results in an eerie blue -white light which I find most unpleasant. The glare from the new
lights is excessive, to the extent that when I walk beneath them I have to look down at the
pavement rather than looking forwards along the road, to keep the lights out of my field of view.
The light spill from these lights is excessive, resulting in the blue -white glare of the lights
penetrating the windows of my house, which makes the interior of my home feel unwelcoming. I
find that the light penetrating my home negatively affects my sleep quality, even though I have
blackout blinds on my windows (the light still penetrates around the sides). This light intrusion
was never a problem when the lights were low pressure sodium, as the orange glow was quite
restful and not at all disturbing.
My view across the Nature Reserve at night is now compromised by the new LED street lights,
which produce an incredible amount of sky glow. My home is just 400 metres from the coast, so
there is often mist or fog in this area, and these LED street lights cause the whole area to light up
as the light scatters in the mist. It is exceedingly unpleasant. One of the lights is 185 metres away
from my house and is over ten metres below it, yet the street light casts a bright image of my
window onto my bedroom wall. It is so bright it appears as if a car is parked on the hillside with
its full -beam headlights directed straight at my house.
I have been so disturbed by these lights over the past two years that I believe my current
condition of ophthalmic shingles (herpes zoster ophthalmicus) was triggered by them. I have
been suffering photophobia, nerve pain, a facial rash with blistering and acute inflammation of
one eye because of this condition, which has resulted in the hopefully temporary loss of useful
sight in that eye. Since I am otherwise tit and healthy and have had no other stress to cause this
condition to appear, I firmly believe that it is a direct consequence of the installation of LED
lighting outside my home.
4/29/2024 — Irvine, CA — Photophobia
I have photophobia and photosensitivity due to multiple autoimmune conditions, and my life has
changed significantly for the worse with the introduction of intense blue -white LED car
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headlights and the (ongoing) replacement of a large (about 16000) number of HPS lamps with
LED fixtures (at correlated color temperatures of 3000 K and 4000 K) in my city (Irvine, CA).
Street lights:
Bright exposed LED street lights of any color, but particularly those above 2700 K, pose a health
risk and serious disability barrier for me. Being sharp and pointed sources of high glare and
discomfort, they can exacerbate my dry eye symptoms (I have Sj6gren's syndrome) and the
likelihood of an autoimmune flare-up. As a SLE (lupus) sufferer, I need to keep my daytime
exposure to sunlight limited. It used to be that nights were my go -to option for long strolls, a
drive to the grocery or restaurant, or a chance to bask in moonlight or stars at night —something
that the gentler glow of shielded HPS lamps afforded. Over the past decade or so, and
particularly in 2024, most of these basic human comforts have been taken away from me. I have
pleaded with city officials to undo the damage and the discriminatory barrier that street lights
cause me, and despite their efforts to mitigate a small portion of the damage (I have met with a
very modest degree of success) via glare shields in my immediate neighborhood, the city at night
is becoming a cheap, vicious display of human sensibilities and human compassion gone awry.
Headlights:
Vehicle headlights with blue -white LED lights piercing into one's eyes from oncoming traffic
are the stuff of nightmarespoorly-angled, egregious beam patterns pretending to be "safety
features." Even five minutes' exposure to this type of rampant glare while I drive or sit in a
passenger's seat is sufficient to bring on severe eye pain and vision disturbances, headaches that
last days, and emotional distress. It is appalling that those objecting to these ill-conceived and
risky fixtures are not taken more seriously.
Light pollution is a menace not just to humans but also to wildlife and foliage that suffer without
shutters. Researching, designing, and implementing options that are conducive to safety and easy
on the eyes must be high on the agenda, an urgent societal cause.
"So benumbed are we nowadays by electric lights that we have become utterly insensitive to the
evils of excessive illumination"
— Jun'ichir6 Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows
This evil is eradicable; let's do what it takes.
4/28/2024 — Algonguin, IL — Photophobia
I can't go out at night anymore due to the plague that is LED light pollution. It brought me
solace. I can't walk my dog or enjoy it at all anymore. I don't see wildlife at night anymore. I
love nature and it's harder to appreciate now. I used to love driving but I can't without
immediate extreme dizziness and migraine. I can't look outside at all when the sun starts to set.
The building I work at has hideously bright LEDs that make me ill on a daily basis. I'm always
squinting and adverting my eyes. ALWAYS. It took many aspects and simple pleasures of my
life away and I miss them dearly. Please do something about this! I want my life back!
4/28/2024 — Los Gatos, CA — Astigmatism
With the increase in use of LEDs in car headlights in addition to cars raised too high (or their
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headlights tilted too high), driving on the roads at night is an incredible hazard. I commonly find
myself unable to ascertain details of what's going on behind me with traffic and the position of
other objects/cars when faced with these blinding lights. I have to get creative to even be able to
see, and still face blind spots due to these stupidly bright lights. It makes driving dangerous and I
can't believe LED lights in headlights didn't get banned years ago.
Every day the government allows this is increasing the likelihood of accidents, health issues
from staring at these lights and just a generally worse quality of life.
4/28/2024 — Amesbury, MA — None
I am blinded by these headlights, streetlights, floodlights morning and night every day. These
lights are a hazard on the road and unnecessarily bright and incorrectly dispersed. This is a
danger to everyone and regulations need to occur swiftly
4/28/2024 — Ottawa, Canada — Migraine
I am very sensitive to many things, including light and sound. I loved to walk a lot at night when
the lights used Halide orange/pink lights. Now that the city has been switching out the Halide
lights with super bright LED white street lights my walks are much less enjoyable. It feels like
I'm walking around in the day time. I don't understand this obsession people have with lighting
the world up like a giant football stadium. It's not necessary, it's not pleasant, it messes with
your circadian rhythm. In my case, it can cause headaches and light fatigue. It also hurts our
environment. Birds, animals and insects cannot follow their natural rhythms because their
environment is so bright at night now. Also, while driving, I'm blinded by headlights that use
these horrendous white LEDs. I hope there is an invention of filters for the lights that are
currently on vehicles and that it is enforced to add the filters to the headlights. A return to a
golden soft colour would be preferable. As well as adding golden/orange filters to street lights
and/or a different design that mimics old styles and colours of street lights. I really hope the
government begins to regulate this. It's dangerous for the environment, people's health and eyes
as well as creating an ugly world to look upon.
4/28/2024 — Milwaukee, WI — None
I am blinded by the brightness of the LED lights not only at night, but during the daytime. Even
from a car behind me glaring in mirrors during daylight. Making it dangerous for me to drive.
My eyes cannot adjust due to the brightness. I've swerved off the side of the road. Had to pull
over. Which is not always possible when there's traffic behind you and traffic coming at you.
This is a problem. There should be a limit on the brightness of the LED. This is such an easy
thing to fix, but for some reason nothing gets done.
4/28/2024 — Onsted, MI — Astigmatism
I get eye pain and headaches by being exposed to 4500K or higher led lights
Whether I am driving at night or during a sunny day I am constantly shielding my eyes from led
low beam headlights, running lights and brake lights. I have to adjust my side and rear view
mirrors so I cannot use them to see properly to avoid being dazzled by led lights. If streetlights
are on during the day and night I put my sun visors down because the leds are too bright. I drive
over 1000 miles a week for my job. I dread cloudy, rainy days, dusk and night driving because of
led lights. It's like torture to my senses. I am constantly blinded at night and have been during
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the day as well because of led headlights. If I am walking in a parking lot on a cloudy day I have
to shield my eyes because led running lights are too bright. I have asked my neighbors to shield
their outdoor lights or use softer 2700K led and it has caused me civil lawsuits and many legal
problems do to this simple request. I have to wear dark sunglasses inside of places that have led
lighting. I never had eye pain or headaches prior to led lights. LED headlights are the most
dangerous aspect of driving by far. These lights have ruined normal day and nighttime activity
for me were they are present.
4/28/2024 — Marshfield, WI — Astigmatism
LED headlights are blinding to the point where I have almost hit deer and other vehicles because
I cannot see when the LED lights are coming at me
4/28/2024 — Lancaster, PA — Migraine
I am a migraine suffer, and my trigger is photosensitivity, especially from intense bright lights.
For the last several years auto makers have installed LED headlights and the color temperature
they have chosen to use is blinding for oncoming drivers. There truly is no need for the adaptive
or "moving part" of the headlight if ya warmer color temperature is programmed into the LED
headlight. The extremely intense and blinding colder "blue" white light emitted from LED
headlights just feet away is MORE dangerous than looking up at the sun. If focused intense cold
bright white light is not dangerous why do welders use masks? It is literally the same reason and
effect these OEM LED headlights have on oncoming drivers. How many people need to die
before LED headlights are given a warmer light temperature? It is really not that hard. The
technology already exists. Just look at the average teenager and how they use LED lights in their
bedrooms. They have a small remote and they can change the color and or color temperature of
the lights at their will. Thank you for your time.
4/28/2024 — Webster, MA — Other
Large pick up trucks as well as SUVs and other cars especially in MA., were it seems that
tailgating is legal, get behind you and blind you from behind making it very difficult to see ahead
of you. Same situation with vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
4/28/2024 — Hamilton, Canada — Migraine
LED headlights on numerous occasions have given such intense sharp pain in my eyes that
induced migraines, forcing me to pull to the side of the road and vomit. Glare from LED
headlights has blinded me on thousands of occasions. In some of those instances it has taken
more than 5 seconds to regain my sight. LED headlights and taillights physically hurt my eyes
when I'm in close proximity to them (I.e. stoplight) forcing me to physically block them with my
hand. The glare, blindness, eye pain and migraines caused by LED headlights have been
confirmed by my optometrist, Dr. Otto Lee. Among eye care professionals, LEDs are a known
and documented problem in every age group. Driving at night for longer than 30 minutes has
almost always resulted in me getting a migraine, which was never the case before LED
headlights existed. As a result, I have to limit my nighttime driving to less than 15 minutes. This
limits how much work I can do, or how much I can visit my family, especially in the winter
months. I've had to restructure my life around LED lights.
4/28/2024 — Chicago, IL — None
Every single day day or night I am blinded over and over again even driving short distances, I
get spots and yesterday my eye was in actual physical pain as 1 car was so dam bright like the
eclipse!!!! I'm collecting evidence to sue. We all should sue every driver who damages our
vision and the government for allowing this!!! you CANNOT drive anymore EVER. Our
Country is lost.
4/28/2024- Baltimore, MD — None
I can't for the life of me understand how this is even something I have to report.
Do none of these people drive at night or in inclement weather?
Do none of them pass billboards?
I used to love driving at night, even prefer it in some cases, but the new street lights are terrible,
especially the defective ones that turn purple and create such harsh lighting I literally can't look
at it.
And the LOW beams on the new cars are more blinding than some of the old high beams!!!! I've
flashed my lights at other drivers to alert them they're driving with high beams on and they flash
back that it's their low beams.
Not only does it "daze" my eyes so that I see spots and can't see the road properly for a few
seconds, but it also creates harsh lighting conditions that makes it hard to discern what's hiding
in the shadows behind objects like trees and street signs.
And the blue hue of these LEDs that's being used is also not only harmful and exhausting on the
eyes but colors things weirdly so it's harder to tell what's what.
The car I drive still has "older" (aka not blue or insanely bright) headlights, and I used to love
renting cars for longer trips but now every car I rent has those headlights which makes it an
unsafe environment to drive in, and in those vehicles I have other cars flashing their lights at me
to alert me I'm driving with high beams when I'm not!!!! Which again, causes a "daze" and I see
spots and my sight is not clear while I'm maneuvering roads at night.
This is clearly unsafe! ! !
I'm in my 30s! I don't have other eye problems and I shouldn't sound like a crotchety old person
when talking about driving at night! It's absurd!
In addition to all that, I've recently experienced billboards that switched from canvas to LED and
LED signs outside of businesses that are so insanely bright you can probably see them from
space. It might be necessary during the day when the ambient light is brighter, but these things
need light censors and to adjust to a dimmer display during the night time. Because when I drive
by it's like someone shining a flashlight in my eyes for a minute. It's absolutely not safe!!!!
I have a similar issue with the road crews that do construction on the highway at night. A bunch
of those crews have these flood lights that are supposed to illuminate the area for them but they
aim them in such a way that they blind the drivers too! Who's "genius" idea was that!?
Either the people making these things are blind as bats anyway or they just don't care.
4/28/2024 — Fareham, United Kingdom — None
Comment on statement "DOE researched studies and other publications to ascertain any known
impacts of LED lamps on human health and has not found any evidence concluding that LED
lighting used for general lighting applications directly results in adverse health effects.":
`General lighting applications ` is not the same as directed beam applications & the FDA should
recognise this situation in the case of headlights.
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4/27/2024 — Rodeo, CA — None
I drive a fairly small car. On the highway at night, I find the excessively bright LED headlamps
are both disrupting and an impediment to driver safety. As cars approach from the rear on either
side, their headlamps reflected in my side -view mirrors are often so dazzling that I have to hold
my hand in front of the mirror to be able to safely see the road. Even with my rear-view mirror in
the "night" position, the brilliance of these headlamps when behind me can be distracting and
blinding.
When approaching from the opposite direction, especially on narrow roads, they present even
greater threat to driver comfort and safety, often causing momentary blindness. The worst cases
are often Tesla headlamps, but many newer SUVs and pickup truck headlamps exhibit similar
characteristics and are very nearly as bad.
These headlamps are unnecessarily bright, producing an spectrum of light that is especially
blinding. They often illuminate not only the road, but the overhead road signs and the interior of
the cars ahead of them. These headlamps are both a nuisance and a hazard to other drivers. And,
in recent years, it seems to be getting worse. The headlamp arms -race is rapidly getting out of
control at the expense of driver safety. Car makers must be made to comply with existing
headlamp regulations, and, in fact, those regulations must be amended to consider ever
increasing lux levels, higher color temperatures, and broader and taller light -pattern spread.
4/27/2024 — Tuscon, AZ — None
LED headlights are having a negative impact on my driving continuously. I have good night
vision, excellent reflexes, am generally quite alert at night. But I rarely drive at night because of
the hazard of LED headlights. They blind me to the point where I cannot see the road AT ALL. I
have very mild cataracts, and LED headlights totally make me see nothing but white. The only
way I can navigate safely is to MEMORIZE the road ahead while I can still see it, and DRIVE
TO THE RIGHT of the oncoming car. If it is a road I am not familiar with, I might not be willing
to drive it at all. It is too easy to be surprised by an unexpected curve when I cannot see the road.
I drive prudently. I am not willing to put up with this hazard. So I do not drive at night if I can
possibly help it, and this has an impact on my life, and my ability to get home safely if I end up
having to stay someplace away from home longer than anticipated. People are going to do what
they have to do to stay safe. The mere fact there are not more accidents is not proof that LED
headlights are safe. It is only proof that people try to avoid hazards, and may not be driving at all
during nighttime hours. And what kind of harm does a laser directly into the face do to the eyes
any time of day? Unanswered question.
4/27/2024 — Izhevsk, Russia — Other
I cannot stand the LED headlights. It all started about 4 years ago when the amount of cars with
LED headlights started to become noticeable. I understood at that time that I couldn't look at
these lights because my mind goes sick, mye eyes begin immediately to get irritated to a very
considerable degree that it really hurts, my muscles are becoming stiff and I get nervous tics, that
is involuntary rapid head movements. Moreover, I begin to feel some sort of panic attack. Back
then the amount of cars with LED headlights in my area was around 12-16 percent and it was
possible to get along. Since then, the situation only got worse. The amount of cars with very
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blinding and extremely piercing LED headlights nears probably already 40 percent in may area
and I gave up at all staring in the oncoming traffic direction because I just cannot do it any more.
Because of a neurological condition, I was not allowed to drive a car and now it seems that it's
even for the better. I cannot even imagine how people drive nowadays with this killer light. In
my country we have day running headlights as a must so the headlights are on 24/7. While there
is a sunny and clear weather I can somewhat go along the road facing the opposite direction, but
with a gloomy weather, rainy weather, dusk, let alone nighttime I cannot physically do this. I
have to avoid major roads going either along residential areas with much less traffic or going
along a pavement that runs parallel to the incoming traffic, thus I somehow can move away my
head and eyes and to see what is going on on the upcoming a lane ( a lane that is further away
from the pavement). When using public transport I have to sit in that part of a bus/tram that has
windows on the left right from the driver seat. so that I am spared to see the upcoming lanes with
the upcoming traffic.
Thanks to all this, to a huge light pollution caused by LEDs and other numerous LED lights
sources sprung up recently, I am almost confined at home during nighttime because I cannot
stand this light. Only warm shielded LED in moderate quantities are more or less OK for me, but
unshielded LEDs over 3000 K, bright LED shop signage, LED digital billboards and LED
decorative building lighting makes me have fits of very severe panic attacks. I don't feel these
attacks at all with outdoor halogen headlights and sodium/incandescent/CFL lamps or warm
(2700 K and less LEDs in moderate quantities). The indoor LED lighting has less negative
impact on me, though too much white indoor LED light is also uncomfortable while the indoor
white fluorescent light is quite OK for me.
I am asking the US regulatory agencies to give the answer why LED light can trigger severe
panic attacks while other light sources are quite alright and even uncomfortable. I am sure that I
am not alone.
4/27/2024 — Elk Grove, CA — Autism
The Ziosk portable kiosk payment system has a bright LED screen. During dinner at a Chilis
restaurant, we placed the kiosk face down on the table to avoid exposure to the LED Visible
Light radiation from the LED screen. At payment time, my partner inserted the credit card for
processing. At the completion of the processing, a large white LED light on the side of the kiosk
suddenly irradiated me with white LED Visible Light radiation.
Due to the intensity of the white light, everything around me became black, except for the
overwhelming feeling of bright white light. I felt disconnected from reality and as if I had
entered a nightmare dream. I believe that I was partially unconscious. As I began to recover
consciousness, I thought that perhaps I was staring at the LED flash on a cell phone, but that this
was much more powerful. Then, as I became more aware of my surroundings, I realized that that
the white light was from a large, white LED from the side of the Ziosk device.
I felt nauseous, so I fell to my stomach and tried to vomit, but I only ended up coughing. I then
felt overwhelming anxiety and panic and went to the kitchen, demanding accommodation. A
staff person then began yelling at me. I ran outside screaming. I continued to try to vomit, but
only spit came out. At some point, both of my hands went numb and tingly.
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The police were called. I dialed 911 to tell them not to turn on their LED flashing lights, but they
had the red and blue flashing lights on, which further debilitated me.
4/27/2024 — Coudersport, PA — None
I am beyond infuriated with the use of bright white LED lights, I'm beyond frustrated with the
searing eye pain that LED lights procure, I am beyond infuriated with the intense migraines that I
suffer from when dealing with bright white LED lights. I am beyond frustrated with the amount
of pain that is brought upon me due to these LED lights. They are an unnecessary monstrosity
that never should have been brought into public view! They are NOT beneficial in any way,
shape, or form. In fact they are detrimental to society and the environment.
4/25/2024 — Horseheads, NY — Astigmatism
I have astigmatism, which is 30% of the population of ALL ages. LED headlights and all bright
white LED lights give me a wicked headache all day that pain meds don't touch. I rented a car
recently with LED headlights & I had a huge headache from the headlights reflecting off of other
surfaces. So I can't even drive a car with LED headlights. Just in the past couple of weeks, I
almost was in 3 accidents while being blinded by LED headlights. I have no problem with
halogen headlights. My work commute is on a 2-lane road for an hour & I need to work to live. I
can't just stay home. What kind of life is that? So I have to put my hand up to block the
headlights of the line of cars going the opposite way and look at the white line. One morning
when it was raining thus more reflections, I was on a slight bend and looked up just in time to
see an older SUV unsafely trying to pass a huge line of cars coming right at me in my lane. They
were hurrying to get back over maybe 20 feet from the nose of my car. They had aftermarket
LED headlights, so it was like two big floodlights that blinded me. The 2nd time was I was
approaching a roundabout and pickup truck from the opposite side had blinding LED headlights.
I checked to make sure no one was coming from the left before I got there, but *poof* a car
appeared out of no where and honked at me. They almost hit me. I was so distracted by being
blinded by the LED headlights, I didn't see them. And another time I was at a crosswalk and had
been stopped for other pedestrians. But a car going the opposite direction had blinding LED
headlights. I didn't see the additional pedestrians until I was passing over the crosswalk. I had
looked too. The pedestrian had thankfully stopped. They were partially blocked by my
windshield frame too. Again, I never had these problems with halogens. LED headlights are
dangerous! Explain to me how lights that are 800x brighter than halogens are not blinding other
people. LED headlights are marginalizing almost 50% of the population... specifically people
with disabilities that include astigmatism (30%), migraines (17% women & 6%), and seizures
(4%). And we can't forget age discrimination against seniors with cataracts. It also affects the
circadian rhythm and eye health of both people and wildlife ... all of them. That is why there are
blue light filters on devices. Please do the right thing and ban bright white LED headlights and
LED lights in general.
4/24/2024 — Mantua, NJ — None
Multiple incidents. I had to cancel 2 gym memberships because of bright LED lighting they
installed, and theres no gym within a workable distance that doesn't have this insane lighting. Ive
cobbled together used gym equipment at home for more money than I could afford.
I cant work without special tinted glasses, or I get migraine symptoms within minutes. Even with
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this protection there are places I cant stand and directions I cant look because some of the LED
fixtures are simply too intense and instantly painful.
I can no longer go to the local grocery store under any circumstances, its too bright, and the list
of places I cant go is growing as businesses install this harsh intense LED lighting.
Shop Rite, Five Below, Giant Fitness, Planet Fitness, Pantry One, T Mobile- these are some of
the places I simply cant enter with any level of protection short of a complete blackout blindfold.
4/23/2024 — Dallas, TX — None
Makes me blind and hard to see road. Especially oncoming traffic when the lights are elevated
higher than me.
4/23/2024 — Sammamish, WA — Autism
I'm a lifelong resident of the Seattle area, and I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in early
childhood. Additionally, I have been diagnosed with depression, adjustment disorder, anxiety,
attention deficit disorder (ADD), and I suspect that I might also have undiagnosed post -traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD).
My biggest concern, especially in the last couple of years, is the dangerously bright light -
emitting diode (LED) headlights that have been proliferating on our roadways at a disturbing rate
since the early 2020s. They have had deleterious impacts on my quality of life since I can no
longer exercise outdoors or drive at night without fear of being exposed to excessively bright
LED headlights, experiencing sensory overload, and having meltdowns as a result. Even during
sunny days, if drivers leave those LED headlights on, they are still too bright and extremely
unpleasant to look at; it's particularly worse when it's cloudy or raining. LED headlights,
especially those on Teslas, are some of the worst offenders, to the extent that I can recognize a
Tesla from a distance solely by its headlights.
I am an avid lifelong cyclist and ride my bike all over King County. I have visited places such as
Skagit County, Whatcom County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, Vancouver Island, Point
Roberts, Snoqualmie Pass, Cle Elum, Vashon Island, Whidbey Island, the Kitsap Peninsula, and
San Juan Island —all by bicycle. I have also ridden on nearly every regional trail in the Seattle
area as well. However, my enjoyment of this activity has been greatly diminished by the
excessive glare from these LED headlights, starting in the early 2020s. I have effectively lost one
of the best stress relief methods I use to cope with my mental health issues, compounding my
problems even more.
I also enjoy going on walks, and they have also been impacted by these LED headlights, making
it unpleasant for me. I can no longer enjoy walking outside at night, robbing me of the ability to
walk during times when it's cooling off during what are supposed to be pleasant summer
evenings. Again, even during the day, I constantly encounter excessive LED radiation and glare
from these LED headlights.
Earlier this winter, my neighbor was driving a rental car equipped with LED headlights, which
shone into my bedroom when they returned from work in the evening. They have since returned
to their regular car, which still has halogen bulbs; however, one of their halogen lights has
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burned out, and I'm afraid the owner might install LED headlights to replace it. Despite this, I
still have LED headlights shining towards my bedroom from passing drivers since I live near a
"T" intersection. This situation makes me feel unsafe in my own home, particularly during
winter when daylight is limited.
The distress caused by these lights has led to hospitalization, and I feel as though I'm under
house arrest because of them, causing serious mobility issues for me. I have written to ALL, and
I mean ALL, of my elected officials at the state and federal level, and the lack of any adequate
response has only added to my frustration and anguish.
My ultimate goal is to urge the government and policymakers to acknowledge the problems of
these excessively bright LED headlights and the dangers they pose to the general public. I
advocate for regulations on their brightness and for using a warmer color temperature instead of
the bluish light, which disrupts circadian rhythms and makes it difficult to spot road hazards at
night.
Personally, I wish to see LED headlights banned completely from our roadways in favor of
tungsten filament halogen bulbs, which are less harsh and easier on the eyes. The so-called
benefits of LED headlights are outweighed by the risks they pose to the general public, and for
many of the reasons I have cited, they need to be completely banned from our public roadways.
I'm extremely appalled and deeply troubled by the fact that I cannot safely use public rights of
way that I have paid my tax dollars for because these LED headlights have formed a
discriminatory barrier and infringe on my constitutional rights to freedom of movement. I
strongly urge the Food and Drug Administration to take action. I believe that these lights are a
threat to national security and public health, and swift action must be taken. The current situation
is completely unacceptable!
4/22/2024 — Wakefield, MI — None
Sitting in the left -turn lane waiting for the light to turn green, the pickup truck in the opposing
left -turn lane had a new pinpoint LED turn signal that was so bright and so focused, was like a
laser pointer shooting right into my right eye. Even in broad daylight the LED was so bright and
so focused like a laser pointer I had to sheild my eyes with my hand until the traffic light turned
green and I completed my turn. Hours later I am still seeing spots with my right eye. Praying
there is no permanent damage.
4/21/2024 — Davis, CA — Migraine
I used to go for long walks at night in my neighborhood for exercise and as therapy for my
chronic eye migraine issue. Since 2016 when the City replaced all the sodium vapor street lights
with LEDs, I have not been able to walk at night due to the harsh glare and brightness of the
lights. They are nothing like the old lights. Add to that all the LED house lights that have been
installed since then. My neighborhood has become a no go zone. I paid mello roos taxes for
years to pay for all the green spaces I can no longer use because of these lights. Some are even
on all day and hurt my eyes even in the day time. My health has suffered from not being able to
get my walks — weight gain, high blood pressure. And this is just a fraction of the story. I can no
longer drive at night because of the intense LED car headlights in my face. I cannot go into town
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at night to a restaurant or store for the same reason — LED lights everywhere. I cannot travel on a
train or bus for the same reason. Airports also have these lights taking the joy out of plane travel.
I have to shop for my groceries online in stores like Safeway that have installed these lights
nationwide. If I get exposed to these lights, I will get a ripping eye ache that lasts for weeks, a
feeling that the surface of my eyeballs has been lased.
4/21/2024 — Beaverton, OR — Autism
LED flashing lights cause me to suffer severe anxiety, panic attacks, and fear.
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Appendix E—Public Policy
October, 2024— — International Energy Agency Extensive
report onthe health impacts ofLEDs.
April19, 2024— Prepared
for Henderson, NV by the Soft Lights Foundation.
January, 2021— Recommendations United
Nations — "if phosphor -converted amber LED or white LED lights are used, the amount of blue light (X <
500 nm) should be below 5 per cent of the total spectral power. Generally, this requires using LED
luminaires with acorrelated colour temperature ofZZ0UKor|ess."
January, 2014-1-h-Vitine:—DoschbosLEDsas a
radically new technology with directional light and unique characteristics.
New York State Public Service Commission Case 21-02623LED streetlights —
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To: Allison Rondone, First Carbon Solutions International
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From: Francis Krahe tkrahe fkaild.corn
cc: Jacob Graige q.Lgjg.e@fk—aild.corn
Francis Krahe & Associates Inc is pleased to provide the following information regarding
the public comments received in response to the Baldwin Park Metro Sign Lighting Study
(Study) for the proposed illuminated sign (Sign) within the City of Baldwin Park, at 3100
Baldwin Park Blvd.
A. Background
Francis Krahe & Associates provided a Lighting Study to evaluate the proposed Sign at 3100
Baldwin Park Blvd., and analyzed the Sign lighting illuminance to evaluate the potential for light
trespass impact from the Sign at adjacent residential zoned properties. The Study concludes the
Sign will not create light trespass impacts to adjacent sensitive use properties.
B. Response to Public Comments
1. SoftLights.org, Mr. Mark Baker, January 4, 2025
The information provided by Mr. Baker asserts that the Lighting Study is flawed, asserting that
LED lights do not conform to the inverse square law, also known as the first law of physics.
Baker presents links to a video test demonstration titled "Inverse square law is WRONG for
grow lighting", along with links to numerous studies regarding lighting effects attributed to
LED Lighting. We believe the information presented by Mr. Baker is incorrect and not relevant
to the Sign Study or to the performance of outdoor signs in general.
We believe the Study to be accurate and correct, and offer the following comments on the
information presented by Mr. Baker:
a. The test recorded in the YouTube video labeled "Inverse square law is
WRONG for grow lighting" does not use accepted professional practice
methods of testing to accurately capture the full extent of the light source
evaluated. See the following recommended test procedures developed by
the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America: ANSVIES LM-70-19
Approved Method: Electrical and Photometric Measurements of LED Light
FRANCIS
' ASSOCIATES
Sources; IES LM-75-01IR12 IES Guide to Goniometer Measurements, Types
and Photometric Coordinate System; and ANSVIES LM-80-20 Approved
Method: Measuring Lumen Flux of LED Packages, Arrays, and Modules.
These documents describe in finite detail the correct methods of
measurement of light sources, including LED modules, to accurately capture
and measure light.
The test presented in the YouTube video lacks the ANSI/IES proscribed
testing equipment and does not follow the correct procedures and methods
to accurately measure the LED source performance. In the test video, the
reflectance of the surface materials surrounding the light meter and reflected
light from surfaces within the adjacent lab as well as stray light from other
lights in the vicinity visible in the video, including the camera, all present
sources of error for these measurements. Due to this inaccuracy, the
information presented in the video does not refute the laws of physics,
including the inverse square law.
b. The LED system utilized in the Project Sign and analyzed in the Study is a wide-
angle lighting source, distributing light laterally up to 165 degrees vertically
and horizontally. The candlepower distribution of the Sign technology is
deliberately controlled to provide smooth intensity of the Sign surface
brightness, left to right and top to bottom. The light energy produced by the
Sign measured in candelas, range from a maximum light energy at the
centerline axis to approximately 50% of the maximum light energy at 45
degrees to the centerline. This variation in light distribution is consistent both
vertically and horizontally. This type of light distribution maximizes the
visibility of the Sign for a range of viewing angles. Therefore, the Sign does
not exhibit the behavior of point source, and the Inverse Square Law applies
to the dispersion of light energy within the angular distribution of the Sign.
Furthermore, the conclusions of the Study are accurate. The distribution of
light energy from the Sign and degradation of the Sign light energy is clearly
visible in Study Figures 8 and Figure 9, on page 18.
c, The various articles linked to Mr. Baker's letter assert other claims regarding
the adverse effects of LED lighting, which do not apply to this Project and to
LED signs in general.
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Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
etro,
September 24, 2024
Nick Baldwin, AICP
City Planner
City of Baldwin Park, Planning Division
14403 E. Pacific Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
RE: LACMTA Representation by Allvision
3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard
Dear Mr. Baldwin,
One Gateway Plaza 213.92.2.2000 Tel
Los Angeles, CA 90012.2952 metroxet
Please be advised that LACMTA authorizes Allvision, LLC to seek approval from the City of
Baldwin Park for the installation of a TCN digital sign structure along its ROW at the address
of 3100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. LACMTA has no objections or conditions to the project and
would like to proceed with the entitlement process at the City of Baldwin Park.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at (213) 922-4435 or email me at
Beck)@Metro.net. Thank you and we look forward to working with you and your team through
Allvision.
J hn Beck
Manager, Real Property Management
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N 6B,E CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ITEM NO. 4
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Enrique C. Zaldivar, Chief Executive Officer
`S'EL:Nick Baldwin, Acting Director of Community Development
J,;,DATE: March 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment Number 3 to the Consultant Services
Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors Inc. to provide various
real estate services related to outdoor advertising.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this staff report is to consider a 3rd amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) with
Terra Realty Advisors Inc. (Terra) to extend the Agreement by additional twelve months and update the Scope of
Services and Compensation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment subject to any non -substantive changes made by the
CEO and City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding and make the necessary budget adjustments.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact to the General Fund is estimated at $19,411.34 (account # 100-40-405-51100-00000). This
amendment increases the original not -to -exceed agreement amount from $50,000 to $70,000 as additional
services are added to the Scope of Services. The $20,000 additional cost will be included in the FY 2025-26
budget process. The cost of CSA will continue to be covered by fees collected from outdoor advertising
companies seeking new development agreements or leases with the city. Also, services provided by the consultant
will assist staff in establishing development agreements/leases that will continue to generate significant revenue
from outdoor advertising opportunities.
BACKGROUND
On January 19, 2022, the City Council approved a twelve-month CSA with Terra for an amount not -to -exceed
$40,000 for the purposes of providing real estate services related to billboards. The CSA was first amended on
January 1.8th, 2023 that only extended the agreement for an additional twelve months and expired on January
18th, 2024.
On February 7, 2024, the City Council approved a 2nd amendment extending the agreement an additional twelve
months and replaced the previous Scope of Service and Compensation.
This 3rd amendment will extend the agreement an additional twelve months and will replace the current Scope
of Services and Compensation. Extending the agreement is necessary in order to continue the progress of projects
that are currently in the pipeline and to continue consulting services on existing projects.
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Since the execution of the original agreement Terra has been an instrumental resource in a very specialized
industry by assisting in negotiating new development agreements related to new billboard signs, existing signs
with expiring agreements and static to digital sign conversions. Terra has ensured that the city received revenues
consistent with what other cities received based on current market conditions and has assisted in navigating the
highly regulated industry.
Based on its positive experience working with Terra and with potential new revenue generating opportunities,
staff is recommending that the City Council approve Amendment Number 3.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amendment Number 3 with Terra Realty Advisors Inc.
2. New Scope of Services and Compensation
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THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK AND TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC.
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement ("Third Amendment") is
made and entered into this March 5, 2025, by and between the City of Baldwin Park, ("City"),
and Terra Realty Advisors Inc. ("Consultant").
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Agreement. City and Consultant entered into that certain Consultant Services
Agreement dated January 19, 2022, ("Agreement"), whereby Consultant agreed to provide
various real estate services related to outdoor advertising signs.
2.2 Prior Amendments. On January 18, 2023, the City Council approved a First
Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement by 12 months. On February 7, 2024, the City
Council approved a Second Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement an additional
twelve months, and replace the Scope of Service and the Compensation Rate Schedule. The not -
to -exceed total compensation was increased from $40,000 to $50,000.
2.2 Proposed Third Amendment. City and Consultant now mutually desire to amend
the Agreement for the third time to further extend the term of the Agreement, and to update the
Scope of Services and Compensation schedule.
3. TERMS. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Consultant agree as follows:
3.1 Amendments to Agreement. The Agreement is amended as provided herein.
3.1.1. Exhibit A "Scope of Services" is replaced in its entirety with. Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
3.1.2. Exhibit B "Compensation" is replaced in its entirety with Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
3.1.3 Section 3 "Time for Performance" is amended to extend the time for Consultant
to perform the services above described by 12 months.
3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Third Amendment,
all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and
after the date of this Third Agreement, whenever the term "Agreement" appears in the
Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by the First Amendment, Second
Amendment and this Third Amendment.
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3.3 Adequate Consideration. The Parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that
they each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the
obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Third Amendment.
3.4 Counterparts. This Third Amendment may be executed in duplicate originals,
each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
3.5 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Third Amendment 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 Third Amendment on behalf of said party, (iii) by so
executing this Third Amendment, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Third
Amendment and (iv) the entering into this Third Amendment does not violate any provision of
any other agreement to which said party is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Third Amendment to be executed the
day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT: Terra Realty Advisors Inc.
I:
Alejandra Avila, Mayor
Attest:
By:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By:
Norma Tabares, City Attorney
Best Best & Krieger LLP
Scott Sheldon, President
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EXHIBIT'A'
01 TERRA
advisors hic
SCOPE OF SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The Client engaged Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. (TRA) as originally referenced in the Consultant Services
Agreement dated August 26, 2019, which was subsequently amended on February 7, 2024, to provide
advice and options on various billboard signs in the City of Baldwin Park. This follow-up Scope of
Services includes:
Continue to provide advice, direction and coordination for the Client, working with Lamar
Outdoor (Lamar) through construction and close-out of their approved sign,
2. Continue to provide advice, direction and coordination for the Client, working with All Vision
Media (All Vision) to complete a Development Agreement, coordinate public entitlements
through construction and close-out for a new proposed digital sign,
3. Work with Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) to negotiate and finalize a new Development
Agreement for the existing three signs at Barnes Park,
4. Provide advice, direction and coordination for the Client, working with CFG Outdoor to
complete a Development Agreement, coordinate public entitlements through construction
and close-out for a new proposed digital sign located at 13467 Dalewood Street,
5. Assist the City with ongoing negotiations regarding an extension of the lease for the existing
static sign located at the City Corporation Yard property on Garvey Avenue.
6. Advise and coordinate with the Client on the removal of the existing Regency Outdoor illegal,
non -permitted static sign north and west of the 1-10, 1-605 interchange,
7. Provide advice and strategy to eliminate the existing sign located on Torch Street, located
adjacent to residential, when the Development Agreement expires in 2025, as needed.
8. Provide strategic advisory service for the Guadalajara site proposed sign including review
of documents, etc., as needed.
It is industry standard practice to have sign companies for new leases or Development Agreements pay
a one time fee to the Client to assist in covering the Consultants costs. As an example, for the OFM &
Lamar signs, both sign companies have agreed to pay $15,000 each, $30,000 total to the City of Baldwin
Park. In addition, All Vision has agreed to pay to the City $25,000 for reimbursement of consultant
services. Clear Channel Outdoor has also agreed to pay a reimbursement for consultant services in the
amount of $12,500. CFG Outdoor has agreed to a $30,000 fee. This same request will be made with all
other sign companies upon final agreement of either a lease or DA.
450 Chadbourne Road Suite G, Fairfield, CA 94534 - 0
7 01 L TERRA
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Compensation of the Consultant
In its capacity under this Agreement, TRA shall receive fees, as set forth in the Rate Schedule as
referenced herein, which rates may be adjusted annually on July 1.
RATE SCHEDULE
2024/2025
The following are the hourly rates for each position:
President $310.00/h[
Executive Vice President $205.00/hr
Senior Vice President $230.00/hr
Vice President $210.00/hr
Director ofDue Diligence/Research $150.00/hr
Administrative/Clerical $ 95.00/hr
Invoices will b8issued monthly and will b8due and payable upon receipt. All other costs, such @Sphone,
fGX' or tr8VH| outside the Bay Area or S8Cr8OO8DLO' overnight delivery Ch@rgeS, blueprints, 8tC.. and
additional C0StG. Sh8U be reimbursed at cost. All payments will be delinquent Gfter3O days, and 9h8U
bear interest at 1 1/2% per month.
The following is 8 budget 8GUm8t8 of fees likely to be incurred for Our S8rvC8S based On the attached
Scope 0fServices. The sum 0fTWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS /$20,000'00\.anticipated hOb9offset
by [Hi[ObU[SHOO8DtS from the sign CODlp8ni8S. An HStinOGtH is not 8 fixed fee and dO8S not COOStitUt8 8
commitment tOperform services for that amount, Or8Dobligation for the Client 1Opay that amount. Client
consent will beobtained before TRAcharges for fees that exceed the stated budget.
pr8p@hD8 LO S8[V8 or serving as @ COOSUk8O1 or witness in any |hUg8tioD' @d}it[8tOD or other |8g8|
proceedings are additional costs, and will be charged at 1.5 times the hourly rates as shown above.
Both parties herein agree tOkeep all information relating tOthis project and Agreement confidential.
ITEM NO.
5
FROM:
SAID GABRIEL "" b
DATE:
� n JAT4"J�
SUBJECT
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Karina Rueda, Human Resources Manager
March 5, 2025
Claim for Damages Rejections
SUMMARY
This report seeks City Council consideration and direction to reject the Claims for Damages to person or property
received for filing against the City of Baldwin Park.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council reject the following claims and direct staff to send the appropriate notice
of rejection to claimants:
• Gonzalo Cetina The claimant alleges errors and omissions.
This government claim, and all government claims, should be considered as potential lawsuits in the future. Thus,
it is requested that all City Staff, the Mayor and all Council Members refrain from making any statements, whether
public or private in nature. It is important that no statements be made so as to not prejudice this claim in any way
which can happen if public or private comments are made about this claim by City staff or Council Members.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is unknown at this time.
BACKGROUND
In order for the statute of limitations to begin on the claims received, it is necessary for the City Council to reject
the claims by order of motion and that the claimants are sent written notification of said action.
ALTERNATIVES
There are no other alternatives for the City Council to consider since rejection of the claims are necessary for the
Statute of Limitations to begin on the claims received.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report does not require legal review.
ATTACHMENTS
1. None
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ITEM NO. 6
+�►��Wz, TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nick Baldwin, Acting Director of Community Development
s'EL� : PREPARED BY: Michelle Bravo, Housing Programs Coordinator
J,;,DATE: March 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of an updated Affordable Homeownership
Expansion Program and Project funding Implemented by the
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity
SUMMARY
This report seeks City Council approval of an update to the Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program to
include approximately $394,637 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds for the creation of
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the City of Baldwin Park (City).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Approve the updated Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program and associated funding sources;
and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate funding for this updated Program and Project Activities
and make the necessary budget adjustment; and set up new account numbers accordingly; and
3. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, City Attorney, and Special Counsel to continue carrying out all
subsequent and needed actions to proceed with the Program, including approving real estate purchase
transactions, and executing agreements including forms of Agreements for Habitat for Humanity to use
PLHA Funds for ADU creation.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The use of funds for this program were authorized by the City
Council on October 6, 2021, approving $3,584,649 in funding under the Affordable Homeownership Expansion
Agreement, plus the $394,637 from PLHA for updating the Homeownership Expansion Program.
BACKGROUND
On October 6, 2021, the Council approved an Affordable Homeownership Expansion. Agreement ("AHEA") with
SGV Habitat for the purpose of expanding affordable homeownership projects in the city to benefit low-income
families. The programs identified included new home construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of existing
homes and/or substantial rehabilitation/critical home repairs for existing homeowners. Low- income families are
defined as families that earn 80% or less of the Area Median Income or $100,900 for a family of four.
On February 16, 2022, the Council approved the form of the agreements to implement an acquisition and
rehabilitation housing program to acquire existing homes and rehabilitate them for sale to low-income families
utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program ("HOME") Funds.
On August 3, 2022, the Council also approved the form of the agreements to implement an acquisition and
rehabilitation housing program utilizing Low -Mod funds to acquire existing homes and rehabilitate them for sale
to low-income families. The approval of the form and agreements and use of both HOME and Low -Mod funds
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authorized the CEO to approve real estate purchases and execute the agreements, thus positioning the City to
move swiftly in a competitive seller's market.
On April 5, 2023, SGV Habitat made a presentation updating the City Council on the program and project
activities since receiving approval of the Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement ("AHEA") with SGV
Habitat.
On July 19th, 2023, the City Council approved an update to the project activities and associated funding sources
related to the previously approved Affordable Homeownership Expansion Program with SGV Habitat.
On February 21, 2024, SGV Habitat and staff presented a status update to the City Council on two affordable
housing projects located at 12779 Torch Street and 4428 Stewart Avenue.
On August 7, 2024, the City Council approved a two-year extension of the Affordable Homeownership Expansion
Program with SGV Habitat and redirected $200,000 from the Senior Veteran home rehab project to the general
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation project activity. The redirection of the funds allowed the ability to double the
number of homes to receive critical repairs from 13 to 26.
DISCUSSION
The proposed update to the program includes the additional Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant
funds to the eligible ADU project activity. With the additional allocation of PLHA grant funds. The program
would produce or preserve approximately 70 affordable ownership housing units throughout the City. SGV
Habitat is prepared to accept the grant funds to implement the following activities as part of the program:
Fund Sources
Acquisiti
IN,
on
Home
Rehab
Renovation
8
284,659
575,000
275,000
-
-
1,134,659
Garage
Conversions/
Detached
ADUs
Units
4+4
-
-
-
400,000
394,637
794,637
Critical
Owner
Repairs
Occupied
Rehabilitation
26
-
-
-
325,000
-
325,000
12779
New
Torch
Construction
13
-
-
525,000
-
-
525,000
4288
New
Stewart
Construction
15
-
-
1,200,000
-
-
1,200,000
70
284,659
575,000
2,000,000
725,000
394,637
3,979,296
Acquisition -rehabilitation. In April 2024 SGV Habitat completed the first SB9 lot split in the City and the units
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have been occupied with two eligible first-time homebuyers. Since 2021, housing costs have increased, making
it more expensive to acquire land and houses for rehabilitation. SGV Habitat has consulted with City staff and
determined that the remaining unspent funds for acquisition -rehabilitation could be more efficiently used to
support the development of more affordable for -sale housing if used to purchase land. Accordingly, SGV Habitat
has recently looked at land for sale in the City, with the aim of developing small lot homes as part of a multi -unit
site plan.
ADUs. In October 2024, SGV Habitat completed construction on its first affordable detached ADU in Baldwin
Park. SGV Habitat is actively investigating the feasibility of constructing a second detached affordable ADU in
Baldwin Park in the very near future. Staff continues to work with SGV Habitat to identify garage conversions,
and reach out to other homeowners in Baldwin Park about this kind of project in the future.
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation. Approximately seventeen homes have been repaired and completed for
income -eligible Baldwin Park homeowners to date. Repairs include replacement of roofs, fences, gutters, garage
doors, doors; exterior painting; upgraded electrical or plumbing; accessibility upgrades; and correcting code
enforcement items. SGV Habitat has expended the original allocation of funds for critical home repairs in the
Affordable Homeownership Expansion Agreement. As of today, SGV Habitat has a wait list of at least 5 Baldwin
Park residents interested in benefiting from the Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program.
12779 Torch Street. SGV Habitat is in the process of revising Project plans and tentative tract map to the City
for Design and Plan review. The 13 unit project is expected to start construction in November 2025.
4428 Stewart Avenue. Project plans and tentative tract map have been re -submitted to the City for preparation
of building permit issuance. The project consists of 11 adaptive reuse units and four more new -construction units
on the site of the old Baldwin Park Presbyterian Church. Construction is expected to begin on or about April
2025.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Rejection of the program implementation will result in loss of funding.
2. Provide staff with alternate direction.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and content.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Permanent Local Housing Allocation Expansion Agreement SGV Habitat.
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DRAFT
PLHA FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
(SGV Habitat-PLHA-ADU LOAN PROGRAM)
THIS PLHA FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is dated as of
the day of , 2025, by and between San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation (or any entity controlled by or affiliated with San
Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc.) ("SGV Habitat"), and the City of Baldwin Park ("City")
as follows:
A. SGV Habitat intends to originate loans ("AD
City whose incomes are at or below eighty percent (80%)
construction of accessory dwelling units ("ADU" or "ADU',
B. The City agrees to allocate Three Hundred N
Thirty Seven and 30/100 Dollars ($394,637.00) to SGV Habit,
NOW, THEREFORE, in furtherance of the recitals stal
forth below, the parties agree, promise and declare as follows:
1. Definitions. The following terms shall ha
"Agreement" means this PLHA Funding
"Area Median Income" means the median
to the amounts published annually by HCD for the l
PLHA Guidelines_ as adiusted for family size.
' means
Park.
ns") to property owners in the
Area Median Income to fund
Four Thousand Six Hundred
.and the ADU Loans
ove, the mutual covenants set
forth below:
for the County of Los Angeles, according
oily Housing Programs, as required by the
"Hazardous Materials" .means any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste which
is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, the State of California or the United
State Government, Provided, however, the term "Hazardous Materials" shall not include
substances typically used in the ordinary course of developing, operating and maintaining
residential projects in California or small amounts of chemicals, cleaning agents and the like
commonly employed in routine household uses in a manner typical of occupants in other similar
properties, provided that such substances are used in compliance with applicable laws.
°HCD" means the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or its
successor.
PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
DRAFT
"PLHA" or "PLHA Program" means the Permanent Local Housing Allocation established
pursuant to Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2), and authorized by California Health and Safety
Code § 50470.
"PLHA Guidelines" means the PLHA Final Guidelines published by HCD in October,
2019, as they may be amended from time to time. The PLHA Guidelines are attached hereto as
Attachment A and incorporated herein by reference.
"SGV Habitat" means San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a California
nonprofit public benefit corporation (or any entity controlled by or affiliated with San Gabriel
Valley Habitat for Humanity, Inc.).
2. PLHA Funding Allocation. City will allocate PLHA
amount of Three Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Six Hundi
($394,637.00) (the "PLHA Funding Allocation"). SGV Habi
Allocation in a stand-alone account that will not be cominj
allocate the entire amount to fund the ADU Loans according
set forth in this Agreement. No portion of the PLHA Fu
administrative expenses.
3. ADU Loan Program.
'iding to SGV Habitat in the total
Thirty Seven and 30/100 Dollars
shall maintain the PLHA Funding
i with any other funds and shall
end upon the terms and conditions
ng Allocation may be used for
(a) The PLHA Funding Allocation shall be utilized by SGV Habitat to originate ADU
Loans in the name of the City to property owners ("ADU Borrowers") in the City. Each ADU
Loan shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing an ADU on the property in the City
owned by the participating ADU Borrower.
(b) SGV Habitat shall be responsible for selecting and qualifying eligible ADU
Borrowers and preparing all documentation of the ADU Loans, provided, however, the terms of
the ADU Loans and the scope of the construction work for the ADU shall be subject to the approval
of the CEO of the City.
(c) Each. ADU Loan shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($100,000.00), unless otherwise approved by the CEO of the City.
(d) Participating 'ADU Borrowers shall be limited to homeowners in the City with
household income at or below eighty percent (80%) of the Area Median Income.
(e) Each ADU Loan shall be originated by SGV Habitat in a form substantially similar
to the PLHA-ADU Loan Agreement attached hereto as Attachment B and incorporated herein by
reference.
(f) SGV Habitat shall cause each ADU Borrower to execute the following, in a form
substantially similar to the PLHA-ADU Loan Agreement, and subject to City's prior written
2
PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
DRAFT
approval: (1) a Declaration of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions Affecting Affordable
Accessory Dwelling Unit (the "Regulatory Agreement") restricting the rent and occupancy of the
ADU to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of the Area Median Income; (ii) a
"Promissory Note Secured By Trust Deed" (the "Note"); and (3) the California Construction Trust
Deed, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (the "Deed of Trust"). The
PLHA-ADU Loan Agreement, Note, Deed of Trust, and Regulatory Agreement (collectively, the
"PLHA-ADU Loan Documents") shall each be executed in favor of the City.
(g) The Deed of Trust and Regulatory Agreement
property where the ADU is constructed for a period of fifty five
4. ADU Loan Agreements and Policies.
(b) SGV Habitat shall not receive any origination fee or
loans; provided, however, with City's consent, SGV Habitat may sel
pursuant to a written construction contract approved by the City.
(c) Prior to approval of any ADU Loan, SG'
following: (1) the proposed PLHA-ADU Loan Documents,
(3) a proposed construction contract that provides f(
not less than thirty (30) days to review and appro)
development budget, and construction contract. No
approval required.
(d) Within thirty (30) days from the con
shall provide to the City written
under which SGV Habitat, or any
construction of any ADU pursua
shall have the right to review ar
any
and a form a
individual or
against the real
upensation for originating the
as the contractor for the ADU
shall provide to the City the
)sed development budget, and
he ADU. The City shall have
LHA-ADU Loan Documents,
)e made without City's written
execution of this Agreement, SGV Habitat
cent that sets forth the terms and conditions
y, may serve as a general contractor for the
n ADU Loan. The City, in its sole and absolute discretion,
ove the policy and form agreement. SGV Habitat shall not
iginate ADU Loans unless and until the City has provided
written approval of the ADU Loan Policy and Form Agreement.
(e) SGV Habitat shall comply with all local, state, and federal law in performing its
obligations under this Agreement to originate ADU Loans, and any activities or services performed
in connection with the construction of an ADU pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited
to all requirements of the PLHA Program and PLHA Guidelines.
(f) This Agreement shall not constitute approval of a proposed ADU. Any proposed
ADU must comply with all approval and permitting requirements of the City.
5. PLHA FUNDING ALLOCATION DISBURSEMENT AND RETURN OF FUNDS. City
shall disburse the PLHA Funding Allocation to SGV Habitat in amounts necessary to fund ADU
Loans that are approved by the City pursuant to Sections 3 and 4. If a proposed ADU Loan does
not close within sixty (60) days from disbursement, then SGV Habitat shall return the funds, unless
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the City consents to SGV Habitat continuing to hold the funds in trust, in which case SGV Habitat
shall hold the funds for the sole and exclusive purpose of funding an ADU Loan approved by the
City.
6. No Partnership or Joint Venture. The relationship between City and SGV Habitat created
by this Agreement shall not be one of partnership or joint venture.
7. Insurance. SGV Habitat shall take out and maintain during the term of this Agreement,
and shall cause its contractors and subcontractors to take out and maintain until completion of any
construction or rehabilitation work performed pursuant to this Agreement, a comprehensive
general liability policy in the amount of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit policy for
the contractor and not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit policy for subcontractors, and a
comprehensive automobile liability policy in the amount of $2,000,000 combined single limit for
the contractor and not less than $1,000,000 combinedsingle limit policy for subcontractors, or
such other policy limits as the City may approve at its discretion, including contractual liability,
as shall protect SGV Habitat and the City from claims for such damages. Such policy or policies
shall be written on an occurrence form. SGV Habitat shall also furnish or cause to be furnished to
City evidence satisfactory to City that SGV Habitat, and + any contractor with whom it has
contracted for the performance of work on contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise pursuant
to this Agreement, carries workers' compensation insurance as required by law. SGV Habitat shall
furnish a certificate of insurance countersigned by an authorized agent of the insurance carrier on
a form approved by City setting forth the general provisions of the insurance coverage. This
countersigned certificate shall name City and its councilmembers, `''officers, agents, and employees
as additionally insured parties under the policy, and the certificate shall be accompanied by a duly
executed endorsement evidencing such additional insured status. Coverage provided hereunder
by SGV Habitat shall be primary insurance and not be contributing with any insurance maintained
by City, and the policy shall contain such an endorsement. The insurance policy or the
endorsement shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of the City.
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(a) SGV Habitat shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer
any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior written approval of
the City. Any assignment without the prior written consent of the City shall be voidable, at the
election of the City.
(b) SGV Habitat shall not revoke or rescind its Articles of Incorporation or convert to
any other type of entity without the prior written consent of City.
9. SGV Habitat Liability. SGV Habitat shall be responsible for all injuries to persons and/or
all damages to real or personal property of the City or others, caused by or resulting from the
negligence and/or breach of this Agreement, by SGV Habitat, SGV Habitat's employees,
contractors, subcontractors and/or SGV Habitat's agents during the term of this Agreement and/or
the breach of this Agreement, except those arising from the sole active negligence or sole willful
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misconduct of the City. SGV Habitat shall defend and hold harmless and indemnify the City and
all of its councilmembers, agents, officers, representatives, directors and employees from all
liabilities, causes of action, demands costs, damages, judgments, expenses and claims (collectively
"Claims") by any person resulting from the negligence and/or breach of this Agreement, by SGV
Habitat, SGV Habitat's employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or SGV Habitat's agents,
arising out of this Agreement and/or the breach of this Agreement. SGV Habitat shall defend any
Claims, at the sole cost and expense of SGV Habitat, with counsel of the indemnified party's
choosing, provided that SGV Habitat's obligation with respect to fees of indemnified party's
counsel shall be limited to reasonable fees.
10. Ownership of Materials and Documents. Any and all sketches,, drawings, tracings, field
survey notes, computations, plans, details and other materials and documents prepared by or on
behalf of SGV Habitat pertaining to this Agreement shall be the propertyof City upon a default
by SGV Habitat. SGV Habitat shall deliver such materials and documents to City whenever
requested to do so by City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City's rights to thematerials
delineated in the immediately preceding sentence shall be subordinate to the rights of any senior
institutional Lender and each ADU Borrower, Home Repair Grant ,Recipient or Veteran Home
Repair Loan Borrower (as applicable) with respect to the same. City shall have the right to have
duplicate copies of such materials and documents, at the cost and expense of City, upon written
request even if SGV Habitat is not in default under the terms of this Agreement.
11. Indemnification.
(a) Environmental Indemnity. SGV Habitat agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the
City and all of its councilmembers agents, officers, representatives, directors and employees
("Indemnified Parties") harmless from and against any claim, action, suit, proceeding, loss, cost,
damage, liability, deficiency, fine, penalty, punitive damage, or expense (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees), resulting from, arising out of, or based upon any of the
following: (i) the presence, release, use, generation, discharge, storage or disposal of any
Hazardous Materials on, under, in or about, or the transportation of any such Hazardous Materials
to or from, any property for which any ADU Loan is made, or (ii) the violation, or alleged violation,
of any applicable statute, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, permit, judgment or license relating to
the use, generation, release, discharge, storage, disposal or transportation of Hazardous Materials
on, under, in or about, to or from, any property for which any ADU Loan is made. The
indemnification of the Indemnified Parties by SGV Habitat set forth in this Section 11 shall apply
regardless of when the Hazardous Materials came to be on, under, in or about the property for
which any ADU Loan is made, including without limitation whether the Hazardous Materials came
to be on, under, in or about said property prior to SGV Habitat's or the ADU Borrower is made
acquisition of an interest in the same. This indemnity shall include, without limitation, any
damage, liability, fine, penalty, or parallel indemnity arising from or out of any claim, action, suit
or proceeding for personal injury (including sickness, disease or death), tangible or intangible
property damage, compensation for lost wages, business income, profits or other economic loss,
damage to the natural resource or the environment, nuisance, contamination, leak, spill, release or
other adverse effect on the environment. The indemnity provided in this Section 11 does not
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include any condition arising solely as a result of the gross negligence or affirmative acts of the
Indemnified Parties. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, SGV
Habitat's duty to indemnify the Indemnified Parties as set forth in this Section 11 shall survive and
remain an outstanding obligation of SGV Habitat after termination of this Agreement.
(b) General Indemnity.
(1) Definitions.
(A) Claims. "Claims" means any C
or any and all threatened, pending or completed
arbitrations, grand jury proceedings or investigations,
injuries to person or property, fines, penalties, causes
judgments whether civil, criminal, administrative or
appeals therefrom.
(B) Expenses. "Expenses" meant
court costs, staff time, transcripts, reasonable fees
arbitration fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs,
charges, postage, delivery service fees and all and
disbursements associated with any Claims, inclu,
establishing a right to indemnification under this Se(
ms as set forth in Section 9, above,
aims, + actions, suits, proceedings,
mages, liabilities, injunctive relief,
action, losses, costs, expenses and
vestigative, and any one or more
.sonable attorneys' fees, retainers,
experts, reasonable witness fees,
ting and binding costs, telephone
other direct or indirect costs and
without limitation expenses of
(C) Indemnified Parties. ` "Indemnified Parties" means the City and all
of its councilmembers, agents, officers, representatives, directors and employees
(individually an "Indemnified Party").
(D) Liabilities. "Liabilities" means the obligations (including an
,n incurred by way of settlement) to pay any judgment, settlement, penalty,
assessment, Claim, cost, expert witness fee and award of attorneys' fees.
(2) Indemnification. 'SGV Habitat hereby agrees to indemnify, protect and hold
harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Claims incurred by or asserted
against any Indemnified Party, which arise directly or indirectly, in whole, in part or in any way,
from any ADULoan, any property for which any ADU Loan is made, any construction or
rehabilitation with respect to the same, or from any other approval or action whatsoever in
connection with the same, except to the extent of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of an
Indemnified Party.
(3) Payment of Liabilities and Expenses. SGV Habitat further agrees to pay
any and all Liabilities and Expenses incurred by any and all Indemnified Parties with respect to
any Claims which arise directly or indirectly, in whole, in part or in any way from any ADU Loan,
any property for which any ADU Loan is made, any construction or rehabilitation with respect to
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the same, or from any other approval or action whatsoever in connection with the same, except to
the extent of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party.
(4) Separate Rights of Action. A separate right of action hereunder shall arise
each time an Indemnified Party acquires knowledge of any matters described herein. Separate and
successive actions may be brought hereunder to enforce any of the provisions hereof at any time
and from time to time. No action hereunder shall preclude any subsequent action.
(5) Right to Defend. Each Indemnified Party
obligation, to conduct its own defense with respect to any Claim
own choosing. SGV Habitat shall pay for or reimburse any suc
all Expenses and Liabilities incurred by such Indemnified Party,
are incurred. An Indemnified Party's election to defend itself as
in any way limit SGV Habitat's obligation to reimburse and pa
Expenses incurred by the Indemnified Parties with respect to any
Indemnified Party may elect in its sole discretion to demand that
Expenses with respect to any Claims, provided the Claims it
Indemnified Party, would be covered by the foregoing indemnfic
demand by any Indemnified Party, SGV Habitat shall defend and
with respect to such Claims; such defense shall be at SGV Habit-,
counsel reasonably approved by such Indemnified Party.
(6) Survival. SGV Habitat's duty to
outstanding obligation of SGV Habitat upon the terminal
12. T
latest of: (i) full
ADU Borrower'
13.
(a) Notv
default by SGV Hat
in this Agreement,
in the event of the
dismissed within of
interest, shall at the
obligation to disbur
shall have .the right, but not the
s and to retain legal counsel of its
h Indemnified Party for any and
as such Expenses and Liabilities
provided in this Section, shall not
y for any and all Liabilities and
Claims; provided, however, any
SGV Habitat defend and pay all
determined adversely to such
provisions. Upon any such
all Expenses and Liabilities
)le cost and expense and by
shall survive and remain an
Agreement.
and the relationship created herein shall terminate upon the
SGV Habitat's obligations; (ii) full satisfaction of all of the
pon thirty (30) days' written notice by either party.
ng to the contrary set forth herein, in the event of a material
itat in the performance of any of the terms, covenants and conditions contained
fter expiration of the cure period set forth in Section 13(b) or 13(c) hereof, or
filing of abankruptcy proceeding by or against SGV Habitat, which is not
ie hundred twenty (120) days, all sums disbursed or advanced by City, plus
option of City immediately become due and payable and City shall have no
,e any further funds, or otherwise, and City shall be released from any and all
obligations to SGV Habitat under the terms of this Agreement. These remedies shall be in addition
to any and all other rights and remedies available to City, either at law or in equity.
(b) If a non -monetary event of default occurs under the terms of this Agreement, prior
to exercising any remedies hereunder or thereunder, the City shall give SGV Habitat written notice
of such default indicating in reasonable detail the nature of the default. If the default is capable of
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being cured within ninety (90) calendar days after such notice is received or deemed received,
SGV Habitat shall have such period to effect a cure prior to exercise of remedies by the City. If
the default is such that it is not capable of being cured within ninety (90) days in the City's
reasonable discretion and SGV Habitat (i) initiates corrective action within said period, and (ii)
diligently and in good faith works to effect a cure as soon as possible, then SGV Habitat shall have
such additional time as the City determines, in its reasonable discretion, is necessary to cure the
default prior to exercise of any remedies by the City. If such default is not timely cured, then the
City may proceed with all or any of its rights and remedies as set forth herein.
(c) In the event of any monetary default by SGV Habitat under the terms of this
Agreement, the City shall give SGV Habitat a thirty (30) day written notice of default, during
which time SGV Habitat shall have the ability to cure the monetary default. If the default is not
timely cured, the City may proceed with all rights and remedies under the terms of this Agreement
or at law.
14. Conditions to City Obligations. The obligation of City to make and fund the PLHA
Funding Allocation is subject to satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Section 14,
which may be satisfied concurrently with Closing.
(a) Compliance with Obligations. SGV Habitat
performed, all terms and conditions of the documents execw
this Agreement.
(b) Insuran
insurance and addition
(c) Availat
to disburse those fun(
California Department
(d) Additic
15. SGV Habitat's
the City that:
(a) SGV H
California law and wil
SGV
all have strictly complied with, and
by SGV Habitat in connection with
ve delivered all certificates of
The City shall have available PLHA funds and authority
s Agreement, including any and all approvals from the
,ommun ty Development.
itions. Such other conditions as City shall reasonably request.
and Warranties. SGV Habitat represents and warrants to
a validly and lawfully formed corporation, is in good standing under
such for the term of this Agreement.
(b) Execution of this Agreement and all other documents executed in conjunction
herewith have been duly authorized by resolution of SGV Habitat, and such execution shall not
result with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both in breach of or in acceleration of
performance under any contract or document to which SGV Habitat may be a party.
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(e) All required approvals have been obtained in connection with SGV Habitat's
execution of this Agreement, and all related instruments, agreements and documents to the effect
that no breach of or acceleration of performance under any agreement or document to which SGV
Habitat is a parry will result from such execution.
(d) PLHA Funding Allocation advanced by City pursuant to this Agreement shall be
used solely to fund construction and rehabilitation costs as set forth herein, including, without
limitation eligible soft costs. No portion of the PLHA Funding Allocation funds may be used by
SGV Habitat to pay for or reimburse SGV Habitat for administrative costs'.
(e) SGV Habitat agrees to the PLHA Guidelines and warrants that the ADU Loans
shall comply with all requirements of the PLHA Program and reasonable underwriting standards.
(f) Any default by SGV Habitat under the terms of this Agreementshall not relieve
SGV Habitat from any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate, or defective work at no
further cost to City, when such inaccuracies, defects and incomplete work are due to SGV Habitat's
fault, including the fault of SGV Habitat's subcontractors, agents partners, joint venturers and
employees.
(g) SGV Habitat shall have and maintain all valid licenses and permits to perform any
actions authorized by this Agreement or the City in accordance with this Agreement.
16. Performance Milestones. Subject to force majeure, SGV Habitat shall expend all of the
PLHA Funding Allocation funds on or before June 1, 2027. 'Subject to expenditure deadlines of
the PLHA Program, the foregoing deadline may be extended during the duration of any force
majeure events and in addition may be extended by mutual agreement of SGV Habitat and the
CEO of the City. At no point shallCity's approval be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Force
majeure shall include, but shall not be limited to, acts of God, labor strikes, war, riots, insurrection,
lock -outs, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of the public enemy, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, supply chain disruptions, freight embargoes, lack of transportation, unusually severe
weather, inability to secure necessary labor, material or tools, delays of any contractor,
sub -contractor or supplier, or any causes beyond the control and without the fault of SGV Habitat.
17.
(a) Contract Governed by Laws of the State of California. This Agreement, the
performance of this Agreement, and all suits and special proceedings under this Agreement, shall
be constituted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In any action, special
proceeding, or other proceeding that may be brought arising out of, under or because of this
Agreement, the laws of the State of California and the United States, to the extent applicable, shall
govern to the exclusion of the law of any other forum, without regard to the jurisdiction in which
the action or special proceeding may be instituted.
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(b) Standing, Equitable Remedies; Cumulative Remedies. SGV Habitat expressly
agrees and declares that City or any successor or public agency shall be the proper parry and shall
have standing to initiate and pursue any and all actions or proceedings, at law or in equity to
enforce the provisions hereof and/or to recover damages for any default hereunder, which default
continues uncured after any applicable notice and cure period, notwithstanding the fact that such
damages or the detriment arising from such a default may have actually been suffered by some
other person or by the public at large. Nothing in this subparagraph, and no recovery to City, shall
restrict or limit the rights or remedies of persons or entities other than City, against SGV Habitat
in connection with the same or related acts by SGV Habitat. The remedies set forth in this Section
are cumulative and not mutually exclusive, except the extent that their award is specifically
determined to be duplicative by final order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) Expert Witness, Attorneys' Fees, and Costs. The parties agree that the prevailing
party in litigation for the breach and/or interpretation and/orenforcement of the terms of this
Agreement shall be entitled to their reasonable expert witness fees, if any, as part of their costs of
suit, and reasonable attorneys' fees as may be awarded by the court, pursuant to California Code
of Civil Procedure ("CCP") Section 1033.5 and any other applicable provisions of California law,
including, without limitation, the provisions of CCP Section 998.
18. Monitoring of Activities; Periodic Reports.
(a) SGV Habitat agrees to allow City upon prior written notice and during regular
business hours, such reasonable access to review and inspect' SGV Habitat's activities under this
Agreement as City shall require. City shall monitor SGV Habitat's activities without liability for
said inspection and review.
(b) Until the entire PLHA Funding Allocation is disbursed in accordance with this
Agreement, SGV Habitat shall provide written reports on the status of the ADU Loans on or before
June 1 of each year.
19. Comnliance Wi
(a) Equal C
SGV Habitat af4rees as
Fair Housing_Programs. During the termPrograms. During the term of this Agreement,
(1) SGV Habitat will not discriminate against any employee, person, or
applicant for employment and/or housing because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial
status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or age (except
as allowed by law). SGV Habitat will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are
employed and/or are housed, and that employees or applicants are treated during employment
and/or housing, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of
income, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or age (except as allowed by
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law). Such action shall include, but is not limited to the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship. SGV Habitat agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the City setting forth the
provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) SGV Habitat will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees and
housing placed by on or behalf of SGV Habitat, state that all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status,
source of income, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or age (except as
allowed by law).
(3) SGV Habitat will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all
subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement so that such provisions will be binding upon
each subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provision shall not apply to contracts or
subcontracts for standard commercial supplies of raw materials.
(4) SGV Habitat hereby agrees to comply with the Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, as amended, the California Fair Employment Practices Act,, and any other applicable
Federal and State laws and regulations.
(5) All activities carried out by SGV Habitat and/or agents of SGV Habitat shall
be in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988 became effective on March 12, 1989. The Fair Housing Amendments
Act of 1988 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of,1968, taken together, constitute The Fair
Housing Act. The Act provides protection against the following discriminatory housing practices
if they are based on race, sex, religion, color, handicap, familial status, or national origin: denying
or refusing to rent housing, denying or refusing to sell housing, treating differently applicants for
housing, treating residents differently in connection with terms and conditions, advertising a
discriminatory housing preference or limitation, providing false information about the availability
of housing, harassing, coercing or intimidating people from enjoying or exercising their rights
under the Act, blockbusting for profit, persuading owner to sell or rent housing by telling them
that people of a particular race, religion, etc. are moving into the neighborhood, imposing different
terms for loans for purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a home, or loans
secured by housing; denying use or participation in real estate services, e.g., brokers'
organizations, multiple listing services, etc. The Fair Housing Act gives HUD the authority to
hold administrative hearings unless one of the parties elects to have the case heard in U.S. District
Court and to issue subpoenas. Both civil and criminal penalties are provided. The Act also
provides protection for people with disabilities. The following State of California Laws also
govern housing discrimination: Fair Employment and Housing Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act of
1959, Ralph Civil Rights Act of 1976, and Civil Code Section 54.1.
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(b) Labor Requirements. SGV Habitat, the general contractor, and any and all
subcontractors, shall pay prevailing wages for all work done with respect to the Project as and to
the extent required by California law.
20. General Provisions.
(a) Involvement of City in Legal Proceedings. City shall have the right to commence,
to appear in, or to defend any action or proceeding purporting to affect the rights or duties of the
parties hereunder or the payment of any funds in connection with this Agreement and to pay out
of funds not yet disbursed, necessary expenses, employ counsel and pay its fees, all of which the
undersigned, jointly and severally, agree to repay to City upon demand. Provided, however, such
costs and expenses shall not be due and owing to City, if they are incurred as a result of the breach
of this Agreement by City or the City's negligence or
(b) Books and Records. SGV Habitat shall mainta
records showing all of the income and disbursements made in
Allocation funds, and such books and records shall be availal
upon request and during regular business hours. All books an
Funding Allocation shall be maintained for a period of at leas'
complete and
and
:)nnection with the PLHA Funding
for inspection andcopyby City
records showing use of the PLHA
en. (10) years.
(c) Governmental Requirements Superior. All provisions of this Agreement and all
the other documents relating hereto shall be subject and subordinate to any and all applicable
federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances and shall be subject to modification to
comply therewith.
(d) Notices.All notices' under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent (i) by
certified or registered U.S. mail, return receipt requested, (ii) overnight by a nationally recognized
overnight courier such as UPS Overnight or FedEx, (iii) by personal delivery or (iv) via email. All
notices shall be effective upon receipt (or refusal to accept delivery). All notices shall be delivered
to the following addresses or such other addresses as changed by any party from time to time by
written notice to the other parties hereto:
City: City of Baldwin Park
Attn: Ryan Mulligan, Housing Manager
14403 East Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Email: rmulligan@baldwinparkca.gov
Copy to: TO BE ADDED
SGV Habitat: c/o San Gabriel Valley SGV Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Attn: Sayaka Ota
724 East Huntington Drive
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Monrovia, CA 91016
Email: sota@sgvhabitat.org
(e) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from the rest of
this Agreement and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
(f) Nonwaiver of City's Rights. No right, remedy, or power of City in this Agreement
shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or conduct on the part of City or by any failure to
exercise or delay in exercising such right, remedy, or power. Every such right, remedy or power
of City shall continue in full force and effect until specifically waived or released by an instrument
in writing executed by City.
(g) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the other loan documents contain the entire
understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter contained herein. There are no
representations, agreements, arrangements or underst
the parties hereto, relating to the subject matter of thi
and/or referred to herein.
(h) Recitals Incorporated.
this Agreement by this reference.
(i) Construction of
be construed in favor of or alai
equally to its preparatio
State of California.
0) City Not
way be liable for any ac
Habitat, or any person f
This
or
this
to this
ral or written, between or among
ant, which are not fully expressed
ement are hereby incorporated in
nt. The provisions contained in this Agreement shall not
party but shall be construed as if both parties contributed
ant shallbe construed in accordance with the laws of the
of SGV Habitat or Others. City shall in no
of SGV Habitat, any agent or contractor employed by SGV
and/or materials used in or related to the construction and
(k) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and
every provision hereof. The waiver by City or SGV Habitat of any breach or breaches hereof
shall not be deemed, nor shall the same constitute, a waiver of any subsequent breach or breaches.
(1) Assignment. SGV Habitat shall not assign SGV Habitat's rights nor delegate SGV
Habitat's duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. Any attempt at
the assignment or delegation in violation of this section shall be void.
(in) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and,
as so executed, the counterparts shall constitute one and the same Agreement. The parties agree
that each such counterpart is an original and shall be binding upon all the parties, even though all
of the parties are not signatories to the same counterpart.
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(n) Approval, Waiver and Amendment. Any approval by the City set forth in this
Agreement means the approval of the CEO of the City or his/her designee. No provision of this
Agreement, or breach of any provision, can be waived except in writing. Waiver of any provision
or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision, or of any subsequent breach
of the same or other provision. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement may be
amended, modified or rescinded only in writing signed by SGV Habitat and the CEO of City.
(p) Capacity and Authority. All individuals signing this
is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other leg,
power of attorney, or as a trustee, guardian, conservator, or in any of
to the City that they have the necessary capacity and authority to
respective entity or principal on whose behalf they are signing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties
forth above.
[SIGNA
SGV HABITAT:
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for H
(or any entity controlled by or aff
By:
Bryan Wong, Chief Executivc
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entity, or signing under a
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PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
CITY:
City of Baldwin Park
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Enrique C. Zaldivar
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PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT A
PLHA GUIDELINES
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PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT B
FORM OF PLHA-ADU LOAN AGREEMENT
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PLHA-ADU FUNDING ALLOCATION AGREEMENT