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FINANCE AUTHORITY
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Mayor
Daniel Damian
HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Mayor Pro Tem
Jean M. Ayala
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Councilmember
Alejandra Avila
Councilmember
Emmanuel J. Estrada
Minutes
Councilmember
Manuel Lozano
June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
These minutes are presented in Agenda order
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Damian.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Flores and Pastor Jackson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Estrada.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Saenz performed roll call:
MEMBERS:
Councilmember Alejandra Avila (present)
Councilmember Emmanuel Estrada (present)
Councilmember Manuel Lozano (present)
Mayor Pro Tern Jean M. Ayala (present)
Mayor Daniel Damian (present)
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Bettenhausen announced that the City Council met in closed session on the items listed on the
Special Meeting Agenda, all Councilmembers were present except for Councilmember Avila. He reported
that the City Council gave direction and there is no reportable action.
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Mayor Damian 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
Councilmember Estrada and the City Council proclaimed June 2024 as Pride Awareness Month
proclamation presented to Yunuen Trujillo, Esq.
Councilmember Avila and the City Council recognized Lakeside Realty & Home Loans for receiving the
Small Business of the Year for California's 48th Assembly District in 2026.
Councilmember Estrada and the City Council proclaimed June 21-27, 2024 as National Mosquito
Awareness Week proclamation presented to Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communication for San
Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Damian opened Public Communications at approximately 7:35 p.m., the following spoke:
1) Irma Morales 2) Veronica Lopez 3) Nikole Bresciani
4) Esthela Herrera
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, public communications was closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
2. Treasurer's Report CC - April 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2026
Motion to approve the meeting minutes of the Regular City Council, Finance Authority and
Housing Authority meetings held on June 3, 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
4. Approval of Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Motion to adopt the attached Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
5. Request Consideration and Approval for Measure BP Funding to continue the NextGen
Youth Workforce Program for Summer of 2026
Motion to:
1. Consider approving $105,000 from Measure BP funding for the 2026 NextGen Program
if Managed Career Solutions (MCS) "AJCC" is unable to commit funding for the
participants through July 31, 2026; and
2. Authorize the use of these funds to:
Support 40 program participants under the City's payroll
(Up to 1.20 hours per participant, Hourly Rate & Taxes, and City Admin Costs); and
3. Approve the allocation of funds to cover related program expenses, HR cost for pre-
employment screening, an Appreciation Lunch with food, refreshments, and City give-a-
ways, materials and supplies for a development workshop for youth participants; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and necessary budget
adjustments; and
5. Any remaining funds will be placed back into the Measure BP account.
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6. Forward recommendation to the City Council for Consensus and Final Action.
Item #5 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
6. Authorization to Amend Property & Evidence Bureau Backlog Services from Retired
Annuitant Agreement to a Professional Services Agreement
Motion to:
l . Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Evdence
Solutions LLC for Property and Evidence Bureau backlog remediation services in a form
approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to redirect the remaining balance of $146,340.00 from
the previously approved Measure BP appropriation to fund the Professional Services
Agreement with Evdence Solutions LLC, and make any necessary budget adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-014 Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-014, setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year
2026-2027 at $113,660,058.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
8. Request for Funding Approval for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Special Events and Programs
Motion to:
1. Approve $646,164 in Measure BP Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Citywide
Special events and programs; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and necessary
budget adjustments as indicated in the Fiscal Impact.
Item #8 was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-011, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape
and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2026-2027, Declaring the Intent to
Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing"
Motion to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-011 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Landscape
and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (Fund 251) for FY 2026-27, Declaring the
Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public
Hearing."
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2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process payment request for Community
Economic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not -to -exceed $3,000 for preparation of the
Engineer's Report.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriation and budget
adjustments to cover the shortfall from the General Fund or Gas Tax during the FY 2026-
27 mid -year budget review.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-012 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Park
Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2026-27, Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect
Assessments, and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing"
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park, California, Approving the Engineer's Report for the Citywide Park
Maintenance Assessment District (Fund 252) for FY 2026-27, Declaring the Intent to
Levy and Collect Assessments and Setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing."
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process payment for Community Economic
Solutions, Inc. in an amount not -to -exceed $4,500 for preparation of the Engineer's
Report
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget
adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
11. Authorization to renew agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc
It Motion to:
1. Authorize funding request as shown on the Table under the FISCAL IMPACT using
ARPA and Measure BP funds in the amount of $720,612.84 to cover the five-year body -
worn camera and in -car video program renewal amendment; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for
body -worn camera and in -car video system renewal services under Sourcewell
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #101223-AXN-; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriation and necessary budget
adjustment, reallocate and re -obligate AR -PA and Measure BP funds between the body -
worn and vehicle camera and Council Chamber projects expenditure deadline; and
4. Direct the Director of Finance to bring back the addendums to Inter -Agency Agreements
between the City and Public Works and Police departments for review and approval by
end of July 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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12. Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-013 "Adopting Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017"
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-013,"Resolution Adopting Project List for Fiscal Year
2026-2027 Funded by Senate Bill (SBI): The Road Repair and Accountability Act of
2017"
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to appropriate projected FY 2026-27 SB1 funds in
the amount of $2,000,000 and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file necessary documentation to satisfy
SB 1 funding requirements and act as the signature authority.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
13. Appropriate Measure BP Funds, and Accept and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of
Completion for City Project, CIP 20-129 San Gabriel River Bikeway - Greening
Motion to:
1. Accept the construction improvements completed by Griffith Company for CIP 20-
129 San Gabriel River Bikeway Greening Project, and
2. Approve a Budget Amendment of $383,790 into the CIP project from Measure BP;
and
3. Authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County
Recorder's Office for CIP 20-129; and
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget
adjustments.
5. Authorize the Public Works Director to release retention and close out the project in
accordance with the contract documents.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR
14. Treasurer's Report SA - April 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
15. Successor Agency to The Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of
Baldwin Park Warrant and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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16. Treasurer's Report FA - April 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
17. Treasurer's Report HA - April 2026
Motion to receive and file the Treasurer's Report for April 2026.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
18. Baldwin Park Housing Authority's Warrants and Demands
Motion to ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Alejandra Avila to adopt.
Motion Passed [4-0-1]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA; ABSTAIN: DAMIAN
PUBLIC HEARING
19. Report on the Status of City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Mayor Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 8:05 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, public hearing is closed
Motion to receive and file informational report on the City of Baldwin Park's Vacancies and
Recruitment and Retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 256 1 /Government Code Section
3502.3.
Mayor Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 8:05 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, public hearing is closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Emmanuel J Estrada, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
20. Conduct Public Hearing and Approval the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Mayor Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 8:08 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, public hearing is closed.
Motion to:
1. Approve the Final 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the documents required for submission of this
plan for CDBG and HOME funds to HUD.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget
adjustments.
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Emmanuel J Estrada to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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21. Public Wearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-017 of the City Council of the City of
Baldwin Park Confirming the Advisory Committee's Report and Levying the Assessment
in the Baldwin Park Citywide Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Mayor Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 8:16 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, public hearing is closed.
Motion to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-017, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, CONFIRMING THE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT IN THE BALDWIN
PARK CITYWIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027"; and
2. Approve the FY 2026-27 BIT budget allocation
MOTION: It was moved by Manuel Lozano, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
CONCURRENT PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FINANCE
AUTHORITY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
22. Public Hearing and Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the City, Finance
Authority, Municipal Financing Authority, Housing Authority and Successor Agency
Mayor Damian opened the public hearing at approximately 8:27 p.m. Seeing no one wishing to
speak, public hearing is closed.
Motion to adopt the fiscal year 2026-27 Budget for:
• City of Baldwin Park by Resolution No. 2026-015, and
• Finance Authority by Resolution No. FA 2026-001, and
• Municipal Financing Authority by Resolution No. MFA 2026-001, and
• Housing Authority by Resolution No. HA 2026-002, and
• Successor Agency by Resolution No. SA 2026-002, or
3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make a one-time transfer of $2.0 million from the
General Fund Reserve to the Internal Insurance Fund.
MOTION: It was moved by Alejandra Avila, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
23. Review of Commission Applications and Consideration of Appointments to Fill the
Scheduled Vacancy for the Recreation of Community Services Commission and Measure
BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee
Motion to appoint the follow to the Recreation & Community Services Commission:
Anita Diaz, Cecelia Bernal, Maria Davalos and Vanessa Gutierrez and extend the vacancy notice
for Measure BP Stakeholders Oversight Committee.
MOTION: It was moved by Daniel Damian, seconded by Jean M Ayala to adopt.
Motion Passed [5-0]. AYES: AVILA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, AYALA, DAMIAN
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CITY COUNCIL / CITY CLERK / CITY TREASURER / STAFF REQUESTS &
COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Damian adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christopher Saenz, City Clerk
APPROVED: July 15, 2026
Daniel Damian, Mayor
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