Baldwin Park — 2026-08-19

City Council

#1 Item
1. City of Baldwin Park's Warrants and Demands It is recommended that the City Council ratify the attached Warrants and Demands Register.
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10. Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution PC 26-05 Denying Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26- 02) for an ABC Type 21 License for Happy Market. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing. 2. Adopt Resolution 2026-024 UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF PARK TO DENY AN UPGRADE OF ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20) TO ALCOHOL SALES FOR BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 21) FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GROCERY STORE IN THE “C- 1” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 153.120.050 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (LOCATION: 13810 LOS ANGELES ST; APPLICANT: INDERJIT SINGH AND GURPREET SINGH; CASE NUMBER: CUP 26-02) REPORTS OF OFFICERS
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11. Consideration of Mobile Food Truck Vendors and direct staff to bring back an ordinance for City Council's adoption It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed discussion matrix outlined in the staff report below, along with the site locations provided in the attached document. 2. Direct staff to return at a later date with a draft ordinance for Council consideration and potential adoption.
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2. Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2026 It is recommended that the City Council approve the following meeting minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, Finance Authority Meeting and Housing Authority Meeting held on July 15, 2026.
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3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1527 Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 of the (Location: City Wide; Case Number AZC 25-04). It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1527 entitled: AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY, THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE XV, LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 153, PART 11 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 153, SECTION 153.135 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS), AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17”
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4. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 84176 to subdivide one (1) 0.528 acre lot into two (2) lots to facilitate the construction of one (1) new two-story single-family home at 3412 Baldwin Park Blvd. It is recommended that the City Council accept the Final Parcel Map No. 84176 and authorize the City Clerk and staff to sign the Final Parcel Map for recordation.
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5. Recommend Acceptance of the Project and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion for City Project No. 24-035 - Phase 1: Block Walls at Ana Montenegro Park It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the construction improvements by FS Contractors, Inc of Sylmar, CA in the amount of $100,775 and authorize the recordation of a Notice of Completion; and 2. Authorize the $6,788.75 payment of retention funds to FS Contractors, Inc. 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the appropriation and necessary budget adjustments.
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6. Consideration for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to Continue to Participate in the Regional Food Recovery Program It is recommended that the City Council: to continue to participate in the Regional Food Recovery Program; and 2. Authorize the Director of Finance to make the necessary appropriations and budget adjustments in Fund #246 and set up additional account #s as needed; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to process the necessary documents.
#7 Item
7. Award of Contract for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services to West Coast Arborists, Inc. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve a 6-year Maintenance Service Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. in an annual amount of $217,000.00 for routine tree maintenance services; and, 2. Approve an additional $110,000.00 per fiscal year for any as-needed, specialty work defined in Exhibit “C” in the cost proposal as specialty services. This work is not included in routine grid trim and will be performed on an as-needed basis per request of City; and, 3. Authorize the Mayor and City clerk to execute the contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc, for Citywide Tree Maintenance services; and, 4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make necessary budget adjustments and appropriations for the length of the Agreement for FY2026-2032 Citywide Tree Maintenance Services; and, 5. Authorize the Director of Public Works or his Designee to process necessary documents.
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8. Authorize Execution of Agreement with Bowman for the design of the Big Dalton Wash Greenway Project and the Big Dalton Wash Trail and New Pocket Parks Project (Big Dalton Pocket Park at Francisquito) - CIP No. 20-182 & CIP No. 22-016 It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize execution of agreement for the design of the Big Dalton Wash Greenway Project and the Big Dalton Wash Trail and New Pocket Parks Project comprising CIP No. 20-182 and No. 22-016 with Bowman Conulting Group Ltd. in the amount of $334,590.00; and, 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Bowman; and, 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to make budget adjustments as necessary.
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9. Approve Change Order to Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement & Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C), and approve contract with Cal Blend Soils Inc. It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Execute a deductive Change Order in the amount of $10,000.00 to the current contract with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C); and, 2. Approve and award the construction contract for the Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project: Sod Replacement and Soil Preparation (CIP No. 21-129 Phase C) Rock Screeening and Soils Amendments Work with Cal Blend Soils Inc. in the amount of $64,145.00; and, 3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping, subject to any revisions deemed necessary by the City Attorney; and, 4. Authorize the Director of Finance to make appropriations and budget adjustments as necessary.
#1 Proclamations, Commendations & Presentations
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation - Certificate Recognition to the Baldwin Park Library Teen Advisory Board and Summer Youth Volunteers Presentation - Inland Valley Humane Society
#1 Proclomations, Commendations & Presentations
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Presentation - Certificate Recognition to the Baldwin Park Library Teen Advisory Board and Summer Youth Volunteers Presentation - Inland Valley Humane Society 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 Request by Council
CITY COUNCIL Mayor Daniel Damian REGULAR MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala Agenda CouncilmemberCouncilmember AlejandraEmmanuelAvilaJ. Estrada Councilmember Manuel LozanoAugust 5, 2026, 7:00 PM Welcome to your City Council Meeting We welcome your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city’s website and in the Office of the City Clerk. Please note that, if a disruption prevents public participation through the audiovisual platform, the legislative or governing body shall recess the open session and make good faith efforts to restore public access and participation. If public access cannot be restored after good faith efforts, the body may resume the meeting only after adopting, by roll call vote on the formal findings. How to watch and participate In Person Online Zoom Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting Most City Council meetings take place at Audio streaming will be available at: City Hall, 14403 E. Pacific Ave., Baldwin Park You Tube Channel Baldwin Park, CA 91706 CivicClerk Meeting Portal Zoom Link: https://baldwinparkca.zoomgov.com/j/1654054143 Public Comments The public is encouraged to address the City Council or any of its Agencies listed on this agenda on any matter posted on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Speakers must address the City Council as a whole and refrain from making impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or disrupt the peace of the meeting. Speaker cards are available at the podium and by request with the City Clerk. Public Communication There is a three-minute speaking time limit. In accordance with Chapter 39 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code Section 39.03(C) Time limitation. Every member of the public addressing the Council shall limit his or her remarks to a maximum of three minutes during all speaking opportunities; provided, that during oral communications just prior to adjournment comment shall not exceed two minutes per speaker. When large numbers of persons wish to speak, the presiding officer of the meeting may announce a reduction of the speaking time allotted to each person so all persons wishing to speak may do so. Please notify the City Clerk if you require the services of an interpreter. No Action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The legislative body or its staff may: 1) Briefly respond to statements made or questions asked by persons; or 2) Direct staff to investigate and/or schedule matters for consideration at a future meeting. Comments in writing You can provide your comments for City Council in writing by sending it to the City Clerk Department in advance. Your written comments will be distributed and will be made part of the written record but will NOT be read verbally at the meeting. Written comments to the City Council may be submitted by email: comments@baldwinparkca.gov or mailed to: City Clerk Department, 14403 E Pacific Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Communications to the City Council are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records. Please note: e-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to the City Council, will become part of the public record. 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, ext. 466. 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