Maria Moreno

The City Council meeting included discussions and proclamations for Lupus Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Bicycle Month, and Older Americans Month. The council recognized individuals and organizations involved in these causes. Additionally, Lieutenant Mark Adams was recognized for his service to the Baldwin Park Police Department as he transitions to a new role with the Rialto Police Department.

The meeting focused on communication regarding a downtown development project. Discussions included traffic problems, the need for community outreach, and concerns about the design continuity in Baldwin Park. There were also mentions of gentrification and the need to consider the impact on existing residents. The council discussed the financial aspects of the project, including property taxes and the value of the property. The council also addressed the design aspects of the project, including the scale of the buildings and the integration with the existing fabric of the city.

The special meeting included a presentation from Southern California Edison regarding rate plan options, with a special emphasis on time of use residential rates. The presentation covered the migration to time of use rates, customer care programs, and assistance programs available to customers. It also addressed the differences between tiered and time of use rates, the time of use migration process, and the experiences of Baldwin Park customers with the transition.

The meeting included a roll call and public communications, followed by a motion to approve action events from March 13, 2019, with a vote of three to zero and two abstentions. A request was made to postpone a hearing to a date uncertain for staff to further review the request, potentially bringing it back in May. A motion was made and passed to table the request with a five to zero vote. With no reports from officers or staff communications, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved.

The meeting included an introduction of the new accounting manager. Public communication addressed concerns about wild coyotes endangering pets and children, with requests for the city to contract with LA County Agriculture Department for trapping and removal. A resident raised issues about a city council member's employment and an audit, alleging theft and inefficient paperwork. The Baldwin Park Library manager promoted free library services, including reading away fines and a collection of popular ebooks. Discussions also covered a hit-and-run incident, the gift of life, and the need for transparency and community support.