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Minutes
March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order.
Mayor
Daniel Damian
Mayor Pro Tern
Jean M. Ayala
Councilinernber
Alejandra Avila
Councilineinber
Einnianuel J. Estrada
Councilinerriber
Manuel Lozano
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:05 pm. by Mayor Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk SaCDZ.
ROLL CALL
ME MBERS:
Councilmernber Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Teen Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that no closed session was held and there was nothing to report.
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.
Changes to the Agenda
Motion to remove Agenda Item 44 - Aj-)I)i-oval ofProposed Mural Art vor k at the Esteban Torres Project Site
(Cesar Chavez Foundation) Located of 14617 -Ramona Boulevard for further staff review.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala.
Motion Passed [5 — 01. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN.
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The Mayor and the City Council presented Albert Trinh, Accounting Manager a Certificate of Recognition.
The Mayor and the City Council presented Italia Cabrera, Baldwin Park High School Wrestler that placed 8th
place in CIF and Qualified for Masters a Certificate of Recognition
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The Mayor and the City Council presented the Sierra Vista High School Girls Basketball Team a Certificate of
Recognition presented to
The Mayor and the City Council proclaimed March 2026 as National Wornen's History Month and presented
the proclamation was presented to Sandra Ledesnia-Duckering, Sierra Vista High School Teacher and Head
Coach of the Girls Basketball Team.
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:38 p.m.,, the following spoke-
1) Cindy Rubio 2) Irma Morales 3) John Rios 4) Abel
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed at 7:50 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, EST RADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Treasurer's Report CC - January 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-01. AYES: AVILA, EST A, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
3. Meeting Minutes of March 4,2026
Motion to approved the following meeting minutes held on March 4, 2026; Special City Council
Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Approval of Proposed Mural Artwork at the Esteban Torres Project Site (Cesar Chavez
Foundation) Located at 14617 Ramona Boulevard
Motion to remove Agenda Item #4 for further staff review.
MOTION: It was moved by Alqjandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala.
Motion Passed [5 — 0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN.
5. Housing Element Progress Report 2025
Item was pulled forfurther (fiseussion.
Motion to receive and file the report and direct staff to forward copies to the California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research (OPR).
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, EST A, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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6. Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee Logo
Motion to receive and file the report and direct staff to implement the approved logo across all
related materials, communications, and project signage.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 84348 to subdivide one (1) 19,281-square foot pal -eel into two
(2) parcels with one single family residence and one ADIJ on one lot and one single family
residence and two Al Us on the other lot.
Motion to accept the Final Parcel Map No, 84349 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the
Final Parcel Map.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
8. Consideration Hof Reap prop riation of $1,000,000 from Morgan Park Improvements to the Ana
Montenegro Park Project and Approval of a $430,000 Construction Contingency
Motion:
1. Approve the reappropriation of $1,000,000 from the Morgan Park Improvements project to
the Ana Montenegro Park Project with a construction contingency of $430,000; and
2. Authorize the Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute all necessary
documents associated with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
Grunt; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate and make necessary changes to the budget.
9. Consideration of Funding Request for Susan Rubio Z6calo Park Programming, Events and
Maintenance
Motion to:
1. Approve Funding Request from Measure BP Fund for Susan Rubio Z6calo Park
programming, events and maintenance; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate and make necessary changes to the budget.
10. Acquisition of Duty Handguns, Lights, and Holsters for Police Department Personnel
Item was pulled forfurther discussion.
Motion to:
1. Approve the acquisition of duty handguns, weapon -mounted lights, holsters, and magazines
from Pro Force Law Enforcement at a gross cost of $87,784.19, with an anticipated net cost
of $60,244.19 after trade-in credits;
2. Authorize the trade-in of surplus department firearms to Pro Force Law Enforcement in
exchange for a credit of up to $27,540.00 to be applied against the purchase price;
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3. Authorize the sale of one (1) SIG Sauer P226 duty pistol per eligible sworn employee at
$250.00 per pistol, with any unsold pistols to be transferred to Pro Force Law Enforcement
as part of the trade-in; and
4. Authorize the use of federal asset forfeiture funds (Fund #205) for this purchase; and
5. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the purchase upon City Council approval, complete
all necessary procurement documentation, and administer the sale Of Surplus firearms to
eligible sworn personnel.
6. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget
adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Alejandra, Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
11. Claim Rejection
Motion to reject the following claim and direct staff to send the appropriate notice of rejection to
claimant:
• State Farm aso Carmen Robles
• Troy Kody Davidson
• Oscar Gonzalez
• Jose Armando Banuelos Diaz
• Manuel Morales
The claimant alleges property damage.
The claimant alleges property damage.
The claimant alleges bodily injury.
The claimant alleges property damage.
The claimant alleges property damage.
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12. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of The City of
Baldwin Park Warrants and Demands
It is recommended that the Board ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
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13. Treasurer's Report SA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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14. Treasurer's Report FA - January 2026
It is recommended that the Board receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Approve Interagency Agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park
(HACBP) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for Project -Based
Voucher Program at Grand Park Inn (Project Homekey Baldwin Park)
Motion to:
I . Approve the Interagency Agreement between HACBP and LACDA for administration of
PBVs at the Grand Park Inn Project Hornekey site; and
2. Authorize the Executive Director of HACBP to execute the Agreement and any necessary
documents associated with the PBV program; and
3. Direct staff to coordinate with LACDA and Weingart Center to ensure compliance with
HUD regulations and fair housing requirements.
MOTION: It was moved by Jean M. Ayala, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0], AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
16, Treasurers Report HA - January 2026
Motion receive and file the Treasurer's Report for January 2026.
17. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
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18. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid -Year Budget Review
Motion to:
1. Review the mid -year analysis and approve the mid -year revenue and expenditure projections
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to complete all necessary budget amendments and
appropriations.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0 ]. AYES: AVILA, EST A, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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Councilmeniber Lozano requested Council consensus to consider removing the C6sar Chdvez name
from the street located in front of Morgan Park, the mural on the Esteban Torres Housing Building, and
the amphitheater at Morgan Park. Councilmernber Lozano shared personal experiences of working in
agricultural fields and expressed disappointment regarding the matter.
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Comicilineiriber Avila discussed the decision to remove Item No. 4 from the agenda to allow staff
additional time to review various related topics, Councibrieraber Avila requested an update on the
pocket park initiatives, specifically those with butterfly and hummingbird themes, Additionally,
Councilmernber Avila encouraged staff to explore grant opportunities, referenced prior funding
received froth Los Angeles County, and thanked Recreation staff for their work.
Cotincilmember Estrada provided comments regarding recent news related to C6sar Chdvez and
stated that further comment would be reserved pending a better understanding of how to proceed.
Councilmember Estrada also expressed appreciation to the Recreation team for tree planting efforts and
eiriphasized the need for improved air quality and the planting of more native trees. Appreciation was
extended to staff for securing grants and funding for green space initiatives. COG has requested a letter
of support for ALAI 786, CEO Carillo confirmed consensus from entire council to issue a letter of
support with all signatures.
Mayor Damian thanked Congressman Gil Cisneros for funding for the construction of the Teri G.
Muse Family Service Center. Expressed gratitude for funding from Supervisor Hilda Solis for improved
green space.
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:27 p.m.
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ChrikoTfi&' Saenz, City Clerk
Daniel Damian, Mayor
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