City Council approves key financial and housing measures in unanimous votes

The Baldwin Park City Council convened on February 13, 2025, to address several key agenda items, resulting in unanimous approvals across multiple motions.

The meeting began with a motion to approve a proposal by Council Member Estrada, which was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Damien. The roll call confirmed a unanimous vote of 5-0 in favor, indicating strong support among council members.

Following this, the council, acting as the successor agency to the dissolved Community Development Commission, moved to approve items SA 1, SA 2, and SA 3 in a single motion. Mayor Pro Tem Damien initiated the motion, which was again seconded by Council Member Ayala. The vote once more resulted in a unanimous 5-0 approval.

The council then proceeded to the finance consent calendar, where they reviewed the Treasurer's report for November 2024. A motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Tem Damien and seconded by Council Member Ayala, leading to another unanimous vote of 5-0.

Lastly, the housing consent calendar was addressed, encompassing items 1, 2, and 3. Mayor Pro Tem Damien made the motion, with Council Member Ayala seconding it. The council approved these items with a final unanimous vote of 5-0.

The meeting concluded with reports from the city council, city clerk, city treasurer, and staff communications, indicating a productive session focused on community development and financial oversight. The consistent unanimous votes reflect a collaborative approach among council members in advancing city initiatives.