Baldwin Park oversight committee reviews Measure BP finances as resident urges shade at hot bus stops

The Baldwin Park Stakeholders Oversight Committee reviewed a Measure BP sales‑tax financial report on May 12, 2026 and heard a resident call for shade and safety at hot bus stops.

Staff told the committee the report lists revenue for four fiscal years, interest income and expenditures across 20 programs; staff reported a projected available balance of $7.588 million. "We are very happy to see the Measure BP money has been utilized to benefit the community," said Manny, the staff member presenting the update, listing safety, senior and youth programs and park investments.

The presentation noted recent spending to meet grant deadlines — staff said $99,625 had been spent recently on solar light poles — and cautioned that many larger projects were still in pre‑construction. "The project will be in full swing by September," Manny said, and staff said construction bids are expected to be awarded in roughly six to eight weeks.

During public communications resident Mr. Rios urged the city to address unshaded bus stops and mounting graffiti, saying "it's very hot out there" and that he saw small children waiting at exposed stops. He also urged more community‑facing spending rather than equipment purchases. Chair Lara and staff said they would follow up: staff will check the status of a previously requested bus‑stop survey and report back at a future meeting.

Committee members pressed staff about a $6 million transfer recorded on the report. Staff confirmed the transfer appears as a loan to the general fund and described a plan to repay roughly $800,000 per year subject to final audit and receipts; staff said the precise repayment amount will be known after the annual audit closes, expected by December.

Members also asked about program‑level balances. Staff said the senior‑bingo line item had $24,587 authorized with $17,415 spent; the local gift‑card program balance is unspent and available for purchase and redemption within Baldwin Park at participating vendors.

The committee did not take any formal action on the financial report. Staff committed to follow up on the bus‑stop survey, sidewalks/crosswalk status and project‑by‑category presentations at a subsequent meeting.