The Baldwin Park City Council voted 4-0 on Oct. 1 to excuse Mayor Alejandra Avila from the city's regular meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Damien moved to excuse Mayor Avila; the motion was seconded by Council member Emmanuel Estrada. The city clerk recorded the roll call and later said, “Motion carries 4 0.”

The vote followed the clerk's roll call, which showed Council members Jean M. Ayala, Emmanuel Estrada and Manuel Lozano present along with Mayor Pro Tem Damien; the record notes Mayor Avila was not present.

No further details about the reason for Mayor Avila's absence were stated on the public record during the meeting.

The council then proceeded with the published agenda.