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Speakers from neighborhoods adjacent to the site said the project would worsen parking, increase traffic and safety risks on narrow streets, and eliminate a potential green space for seniors and families. \"We don't need these condos,\" resident Juanita Whitley said. \"If we could get a park over there, it'll be great for us.\" Monse Ojeda, who said she lives directly behind the proposed site, told the council a development would \"destroy my privacy, my peace, and the calm neighborhood.\" Jorge Del Real Carlos urged the council to \"keep this space a green open public space as it should be.\"

The council did not take formal action on the project during the meeting. Mayor Avila told speakers the city did not have full information and that the property is owned by Bassett Unified School District. \"I just need you to understand that as well. No decisions have been made,\" the mayor said. Council members said they were listening to concerns and would consider the points raised as they follow the matter.

Why it matters: Residents described immediate livability impacts — parking, narrow-street access, noise during construction and privacy loss — and framed the parcel as a community asset that could be preserved as a park or community facility. Several speakers identified seniors as a particularly affected group.

What council said and next steps: Council members emphasized they have not approved any development and noted that Bassett Unified School District owns the land and would be the party advancing any sale or agreement. Council member Estrada urged ongoing, transparent communication with the school district and recommended community input earlier in any process. No timeline, application, or formal planning item was presented to the council at the meeting.

Community details and context: Speakers repeatedly referenced the proposed count of 105 units and asked the city to explore alternatives. Multiple residents alleged debris and dumping on the site and said they had concerns about emergency access and construction impacts during a multi-year build period. The council indicated it will review any formal applications or information brought forward but did not schedule follow-up action at this meeting.

Ending: The council closed public comment after hearing multiple speakers and said staff would continue to monitor the matter; because the land is Bassett Unified School District property, further updates will depend on actions or submissions from the district.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-09-03 Regular Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Dozens of residents urged the Baldwin Park City Council during public comment to oppose a proposal for 105 condominium units on a Bassett Unified School District parcel and to preserve the land as a park.","taxTitle","Baldwin Park City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6477038,"Council proclaims September 2025 Suicide Prevention Week; local advocates share resources",300,258000,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3&start=258&end=558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3/thumbnail_258000.jpg","/articles/6477038/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-proclaims-September-2025-Suicide-Prevention-Week-local-advocates-share-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477038-8bc2cb8c5a6841af2017252ed1f5671d/orig.mp4?Expires=1769966701&Signature=f9Qw0nXqJsWCoRY9GAIkE~80wcpMPhpSuXzmPZeHlsN0jCdDFrYWw5m7DtEQCB9FfvQTJGL9sAsGYyxRgcdzeHZ7OX2Z3RfMjcC9S5MqBybDNfNxJiQXkkebX75~VDSFSErqnANS07hlZO3g3Czve2hA~LLFjWe4NNq~uz9PeWGg4gRFYSoVEDhfGPWVmOCdndrrxJZmcr954jF7r2fY~GW9ckKNXwCk64jTLeKBoMCkQYcTbg587LilHmy8RuXl2sKesD3JfFBr2mlvUJCzapURmUxl2oxvFwDDM3mZRwklky7r3YhEp67Mx776xH-ufXThDe~HWd0Mkzs0YHPmxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin Park City Council presented a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and invited local volunteers to speak about resources and outreach.

Council member Manuel Lozano read the proclamation and cited national and county statistics included in the document. \"We do hereby proclaim September 2025 as suicide prevention week in this city, Baldwin Park,\" Lozano read; the proclamation encouraged staff, residents and organizations to promote awareness and strategies to increase access to mental‑health, substance‑use and suicide‑prevention crisis care and recovery services. Adriana Avila, a board member and education committee chair for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, described the organization’s mission and said she gives talks to promote awareness. Maria Gonzales, a local volunteer, shared her personal experience and encouraged people to seek help during crisis moments.

Why it matters: The proclamation highlights suicide prevention as a local priority and publicizes local volunteer efforts and upcoming programs. The council’s action was ceremonial and intended to amplify resources and outreach.

Next steps: The proclamation did not require further council action; organizers offered printed bookmarks and information and invited residents to participate in AFSP activities.","The City Council proclaimed September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week and heard from local American Foundation for Suicide Prevention volunteers about resources and outreach; proclamation encouraged awareness and increased access to mental‑health services.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6477043,"Council appoints Maria Moreno as director of Recreation and Community Services; salary and severance summarized",259,4216000,4475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3&start=4216&end=4475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3/thumbnail_4216000.jpg","/articles/6477043/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-appoints-Maria-Moreno-as-director-of-Recreation-and-Community-Services-salary-and-severance-summarized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477043-a31a7831ae8a123518af593a5f2727a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1769966701&Signature=MhiC1qQsuy-Pt4Iu9MK7BnAeg0iE69Iszmiyiaug5uyRHyYavbCc8C7QmYuvSS1G6Iyp~TlUHx9V0-a1ioYWUqPBGGzGo8tRBjfvuLuADpBf6nulo1noPUwJdNnfuhfOt0IK~cMAoNos7P-sUyWxNtxF2BEHGb6wQDQ5bi3M55cH2l7Mub1L0UHainTUyZPSbvIE21q6EqjOXlS3~dfUy0LDspXaFPf1lDL4vAymAN6dvlMANLccyyPjQ6W8McWq-YehZg88ATeAtetRj2ffok5a3PLt-Urw-2DRieCGE3YZuk5K0CdNjI3MQxxyH8iJs-q50imzuxB4mLHvE9CHeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin Park City Council voted 5‑0 to approve an employment agreement appointing Maria Moreno as director of Recreation and Community Services. Staff said Moreno will officially assume the title Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

City staff introduced the appointment and described Moreno’s tenure with the department. The city attorney summarized contract terms on the record as required by state law: monthly compensation for the position was stated as $15,329.98 per month, and the agreement provides for three months’ base salary as severance in the event of termination without cause. Staff said other benefits align with executive team members and that the position is at‑will. The city manager and multiple council members offered public congratulations; council members noted Moreno is the first female director of the department and cited her decades of service to Baldwin Park.

Why it matters: The appointment places an experienced, long‑tenured department official in the lead role of a department responsible for parks, recreation programs and community services including food distributions, homeless services and other social programs. The salary and severance terms were summarized on the record in compliance with government‑code disclosure rules.

Votes and next steps: The motion to approve the agreement passed 5‑0. Moreno addressed the council and thanked staff, her family and the community; staff will finalize administrative steps to effect the change in title and compensation by the stated start date.","The council unanimously approved an employment agreement appointing Maria Moreno as director of Recreation and Community Services, effective Sept. 15. Staff summarized monthly compensation and a three‑month severance for termination without cause; council members praised Moreno's long service to Baldwin Park.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6477048,"Council adopts mitigated negative declaration and concept design for Roadside Park, authorizes grant actions",240,4027000,4267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3&start=4027&end=4267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3/thumbnail_4027000.jpg","/articles/6477048/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-adopts-mitigated-negative-declaration-and-concept-design-for-Roadside-Park-authorizes-grant-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477048-0b3733a57994b645ff2ef93d18176950/orig.mp4?Expires=1769966701&Signature=Igf6dfdPU31lEziIaNeVZ5b14qngx-Y3OdtScrVd97J6Suu-nGR2EdNDMc7bxkA1oiaak7BQRvSlr1jLfRfvvhlmaGSANSFhYdBXcU-FZT3AwGH7jhpuQQgGGxrsnh3NvdCfmSjuGHGdo66nSKeXXyYZQC~PJyGipYnsjrvbHkRgX8uxbmDndOztTif9mYUGV7TUFTr7T0QrT8w05O4-8Sz0SHehenGl1dPx23ehjmndW6hxlKiw2YicOVOTS8PHHqVJt5GsYVN8YIUzR4SRCPtnLp4aImI~Eo3Y6QT~5G1u2obqO7lTq6t3ja0pWUFdt6kR97gwq7g0J2dlXs262A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin Park City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑032 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration (MND) and mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) and approved a concept design for Roadside Park.

City planner Nick presented the item and said the environmental documents were prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act to meet National Park Service grant requirements for a $2,100,000 competitive grant awarded last year. He described the park as two empty lots at 1081 Leo Rita Street near Dalewood Street, adjacent to Kaiser Hospital and the I‑10 freeway. \"The grant funds will support improvements for the park's development,\" Nick said, and staff noted the design before the council was conceptual and that a refined design would return for future approval.

Why it matters: Adoption of the MND and authorization to proceed with concept design clears environmental compliance to use the National Park Service grant funds and moves the project to the next design and implementation stage. The grant amount was explicitly stated as $2,100,000.

Votes and next steps: The motion to adopt the resolution passed 5‑0. Staff said a refined design and subsequent approvals will be brought back to the council as the project proceeds.","The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑032 approving a mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program and authorized staff to proceed with concept design for a Roadside Park funded by a $2.1 million National Park Service grant.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6477053,"Council approves $14,200 transit-bus repair; residents raise Dial‑A‑Ride air‑conditioning and service concerns",1911,2085000,3996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3&start=2085&end=3996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713864-691d82481dc578e8b86e0d4c012044b3/thumbnail_2085000.jpg","/articles/6477053/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-14200-transit-bus-repair-residents-raise-DialARide-airconditioning-and-service-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477053-11dfdc44a78ef55a671a3b76292bcbc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1769966701&Signature=aKp6IziaDW~NSYPqIgr241~qAuKRSaufAiQcYEm9vtLINzjYB7GuOSKWM3eVA0WbQNDZTIKPH2MN9uEiLUW6PPDxkJrn7fjwUcHAzKzIFMGATfe6wvCkPUW5XQShnTyJaQn5ct1GjMr5ApEmM0wvy6xahQg5jSEFOSlXjKW1xVsOba00A4cm7rggBoXH9FC7SKdMimrqDGJgzA3H~pgk4YSBVEyxozPpA4~tKxEMml-8kSrhqsHCLkAQIh6sLLq1XjS2OMeUcTZGHQqFutuxbbtf9kd-zlamV8wDd6ZweIsYKFi8unILoc8aCjK6XEbbflF~4HV3uvua29XqKQLPKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin Park City Council voted 5‑0 to approve staff’s retroactive repair of a fixed-route transit bus after staff presented a $14,200 shop estimate for an overhaul.

Public comment had flagged problems with transit service. \"The buses that are running with the senior with the Dial‑A‑Ride have no air conditioning that's working,\" resident Cindy Rubio said, describing a ride she took when interior temperatures reached the mid‑90s. Rubio asked how residents could track the city’s plan and expressed safety concerns for seniors and disabled riders.

Transit staff told the council the bus that failed had about 250,000 miles and that the city received an initial higher quote near $25,000; a Nationwide Transit shop quoted $14,200 and staff used that shop to repair the vehicle on a retroactive basis. Staff described the repair as a cost‑effective alternative to a new engine, which had been estimated at approximately $45,000. Council member Estrada asked whether smaller shuttles had been considered; staff cautioned that Dial‑A‑Ride vehicles must be ADA‑accessible and that very small vehicles can’t accommodate lifts. Staff said the city currently operates four buses in service with a fifth as backup.

Staff also reported an active RFP for transit services: proposals were due in early October and a new contractor was expected to begin December or January. Under the forthcoming contract, fixed weekday routes (the \"teal\" and \"pumpkin\" lines) will continue as fixed routes; weekends will move to a microtransit on‑demand model using smaller vehicles. Funding for the buses cited by staff comes from Proposition A‑type transit funds, not the general fund.

Why it matters: Council’s approval keeps the fixed‑route fleet operational and responds to immediate safety and comfort concerns raised by riders. The RFP and planned switch to weekend microtransit could change vehicle sizes and operating models moving forward, which has implications for ADA access and rider experience.

Votes and next steps: A motion to approve the repair was made and passed 5‑0. Staff said they will verify RFP vehicle-size specifications (staff noted the RFP requested vehicles accommodating about 10–12 riders and equipped with an ADA lift) and can return to the council to review or amend RFP requirements if the council wants additional input.","Council members voted 5‑0 to approve a retroactive repair for a fixed-route transit bus after staff reported a $14,200 shop quote; public speakers and council members also raised Dial‑A‑Ride air‑conditioning, vehicle age and future RFP-driven service changes, including weekend microtransit.","actionData","errors"]

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