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Program coordinator Jimmy Wong said recent family movie nights for Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 drew 70–80 viewers; staff advised attendees to dress warmly for evening outdoor screenings.

Staff also presented a recap of summer camp and before/after school programs. Program specialist Mirna Escobedo said the summer program began June 9 and runs through August 13; the program reported 106 participants in the first week. The camp included twice‑weekly swim sessions, weekly walking field trips to neighborhood businesses, and a Tuesday library visit. Staff said they partnered with the Valley County Water District on an educational field trip for children ages 8–12.

Senior recreation leader Gabriel Salazar described the annual talent show, which this year celebrated its 30th edition. Salazar said about 102 children performed in the talent show, supported by more than 40 staff across departments; organizers staged the program outdoors near Morgan Park’s amphitheater to accommodate larger parent attendance.

Staff also said the department piloted a partnership with Kaiser Permanente that provided weekly “hot topic” sessions for 10‑ to 12‑year‑olds on subjects such as hygiene, bullying and social skills. Staff described that collaboration as free of charge to program participants.

Before‑and‑after school registration for the coming school year is open, staff said; sites listed included Foster, Vineland, Tracy and Eddy schools, and registration materials are on the city website, in the social‑media channels and on community marquees.

Finally, staff said the department was contacted by PIXA company to host an all‑day fundraiser to benefit the city’s Santa Claus program. The event would run roughly 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on two days in August, and staff said the foundation would receive 15% of proceeds at regular price; staff will circulate flyer and social graphic materials once finalized.

Commissioners thanked staff for the summer programs and encouraged continued planning for fall and winter events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-08-04 Recreation Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff previewed the final Movies Under the Stars screening, summarized summer camp activities and the annual talent show, and announced a late‑August fundraiser to benefit the city’s Santa Claus program.","taxTitle","Baldwin Park City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493653,"Baldwin Park opens emergency relief program for undocumented residents; consular ID required, staff outline process",560,1317340,1877955,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530829-439543562ff2f556cb2295f2348e9ce1&start=1317&end=1877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530829-439543562ff2f556cb2295f2348e9ce1/thumbnail_1317340.jpg","/articles/6493653/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Baldwin-Park-opens-emergency-relief-program-for-undocumented-residents-consular-ID-required-staff-outline-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493653-4d0cf7a958ed70f5d8100d25445846cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144318&Signature=cB4GkjGzJdDs6ShpioXYeHcWvINaPWpf8TyJaoy-V6H702QC9aHLPEbdmPcKY1nkwhQWnMz-Mg~QFlQVjKN-iRCgFu8NpZgtrnSlEel~I5mf~wb3z5KbCr96m8tvwENFNFUTAoE-jxyGCx20V0-11NeDXiMn3J9SZ8JRiOHPZecNYzdzMu1EYvTWwgegr0nDgCRd8xwXDSH~1ExvgGNPfdpv1shm1jYhBSOaM18an9TALgamnPV7uGf55bCOm7a45DOUv~wNYhvoMq-eJPfJVeSq15kDa-QvxeaEqil91Aa2j~zLFFzWrT~GM4vRIEe-qfF5KAyGIYty8jbXGqAaEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baldwin Park’s Recreation and Community Services department told the Parks and Recreation Commission it has launched an emergency relief program aimed at residents affected by recent immigration actions. Program Supervisor Wendy Hernandez said the program began accepting applications the week of the commission meeting and that staff already processed a few families.

“This program has officially kicked off,” Hernandez said, noting the city posted a press release, social media notices and a flyer with application and counter hours. Staff said in‑person intake is handled at the senior center during set counter hours; applicants complete an application, provide required documentation, and meet with staff for follow‑up as needed.

Hernandez and other staff described the scope of assistance: nonperishable food boxes, short‑term utility payments (for one month), and flexible spending that can include limited rental assistance. For rental assistance, staff said additional documentation and landlord/property‑management cooperation are commonly required and can lengthen processing time.

Staff said the program is intended for residents without legal status. Hernandez said applicants must show a consular identification document; she noted that some applicants already possess consular IDs and staff will work with whatever valid documents applicants already have. When asked about timing, staff said the treasury process is weekly: check requests are routed on Monday mornings and, if documentation is complete, payments can be dispatched later in the week and sent directly to utilities using the client’s account information.

Commissioners raised privacy concerns and the need to make eligibility explicit on public materials. One commissioner said several residents had already shared the printed flyer and may have assumed the program was open to all residents. Staff responded that they will clarify the flyer and the website language to indicate the program’s intended beneficiaries and the documentation required. Hernandez also said the department will keep applicants’ records confidential and will not release documentation to outside parties.

Staff emphasized that intake is similar to prior emergency programs the department has administered, though the circumstances differ from the COVID‑era assistance programs. Hernandez said the recreation team will connect applicants to the Family Service Center when cases require longer‑term rental or benefit coordination.

The commission did not take formal action to change program rules; staff were directed to clarify eligibility language in outreach materials.","The city announced a new emergency relief program intended to help undocumented Baldwin Park residents with food, utility bills and short-term rental or flexible spending assistance. Staff described intake, documentation requirements and privacy safeguards; commissioners asked for clearer flyer wording on eligibility.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6493657,"Baldwin Park reports large July turnout; petting zoo overwhelmed staff and nearby parking",196,139729,336095,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530829-439543562ff2f556cb2295f2348e9ce1&start=139&end=336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530829-439543562ff2f556cb2295f2348e9ce1/thumbnail_139729.jpg","/articles/6493657/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Baldwin-Park-reports-large-July-turnout-petting-zoo-overwhelmed-staff-and-nearby-parking","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6493657-4db7ef30a9347021dba8bf545b0a5c0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144318&Signature=RfsQO6XHBok8g8KcJyomJ7fYHggJFOryZY3o8fZKxqEg-qB-Gql~TeRdswPmMCceqYII~rxPTQclYFwqzns-8WfJZskqp5b3mcKOvUedv5WZ3FmGDpwmsOzJ1MfugJzWFq0FWMBRlqh0KE5xEnJO6yTqd91Q8zD4GSzzsb-k6d2SadaWCcwG8aRaK4w7wL7hLlthsLYMr9Gw23y2OlIiM2CakYzNvdnXRCfmUmsLoKZwuoC6FMm~T2b-kqiL623RO1-mN8VFozTWcRa0Po5EostDTuaAWUidH4uu8DN4IASW0HF5Iqmu9IA766P4fxGjGqNZknKp148WHEb1rFfwBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baldwin Park recreation staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that July’s Parks Make Life Better Month drew high participation across a dozen scheduled events and multiple street markets, with some gatherings overwhelming planned resources.

Program specialist Jessica Gamboa Vasquez said the department hosted “12 events, 17 including the street markets,” and highlighted several large turnouts. She told commissioners that the summer splash events drew about 500 people, Coffee with the Parks saw about 300 participants, a Lotería event drew roughly 200—“particularly strong turnout and enthusiasm from our senior community”—and a campfire program at Walnut Creek Nature Park hosted about 200 attendees.

“The park petting zoo, which was originally scheduled as a three‑hour event, ended up running for five hours due to the overwhelming turnout of nearly 2,000 participants,” Gamboa Vasquez said. Staff also told the commission that they had undersupplied promotional flyers that said “while supplies last,” and made on‑the‑spot supply runs and real‑time adjustments to accommodate the crowd.

Commissioners and staff said the petting zoo’s attendance produced secondary problems at nearby city facilities. A speaker raised that parking overflow reached the Baldwin Park Library, with vehicles double‑ and triple‑parked and at times blocking handicap access. Staff acknowledged the problem and said they will plan for expanded parking or shuttle options for future large events and create parking maps to reserve spaces for patrons.

Jimmy Wong, program coordinator, said staff are reviewing the petting‑zoo layout and queueing and are considering a second petting area or additional lines to reduce wait times. “We definitely addressed that incident right away, and then we are looking forward to expanding the petting zoo as well as possibly even getting a second petting zoo … so that way we can reduce the time,” Wong said.

Commissioners praised staff for responding during the event; one commissioner thanked employees for quickly adding canopies and supplies. Staff said lessons learned will inform next year’s planning, including larger staging areas and improved crowd flow so families spend less time waiting.

Meeting actions: The commission approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting and later voted to adjourn the August meeting. Commissioners recorded an affirmative voice vote on both routine items.","City recreation staff said July’s Parks Make Life Better Month drew thousands to 12 community events. Staff and commissioners said the petting zoo’s nearly 2,000 attendees strained supplies and spilled parking into the nearby library; staff say they will expand logistics next year.","actionData","errors"]

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