IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 9, 2022
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6. 47 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session, beginning at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Albert F. Ambriz;
Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Ty Henshaw, Chief of Police; Arsanious Hanna, Director of Engineering I Building Official; Jeanette Duran, Interim Director of Finance / City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Jeff Wagner, Information Technology Manager; Iris Espino, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS None.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS None.
PROCLAMATIONS 1
PRESENTATIONS 1
COMMENDATIONS
PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MARCH AS RED CROSS
PROCLAIMING MARCH MONTH
AS RED CROSS
MONTH The proclamation was presented.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman submitted a written comment wherein she questioned whether the staff reclassifications referenced in the midyear financial review could wait until the fiscal year 22123 budget is presented.
MEGAN ZEPEDA Megan Zepeda complained about the measures that the city has taken to allow for hybrid meetings.
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DAVID REYNOSO David Reynoso, Chief of Operations for Absolute International Security, thanked city officials for attending the business' grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony and invited residents of Irwindale to apply for open security guard positions.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke on his admiration of the city' s response to a lawsuit filed against the city by Five Points LLC.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1A
MINUTES
ITEM NO. 1 B
WARRANTS /
DEMANDS/ PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 1 C
A RESOLUTION TO
EXTEND THE
EXISTENCE OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY
REGARDING THE
COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
RESOLUTION NO
2022-23- 3273
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 1 D
CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A
TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR
SUCCESSOR
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held February 9, 2022
2) Regular meeting held February 9, 2022
3) Special meeting held February 23, 2022
4) Regular meeting held February 23, 2022
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY REGARDING THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
Resolution No. 2022- 23- 3273, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
WITHIN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.44," was adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 19- 3269
APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR SUCCESSOR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IRWINDALE
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ( ICEA)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE IRWINDALE
CITY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION ( ICEA)
RESOLUTION NO.
2022- 19- 3269
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 1 E
APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS TO
REIMBURSE
LAWRENCE
CERVANTES FOR
DRIVEWAY
APPROACH REPAIR
RESOLUTION NO
2022- 22- 3272
ADOPTED
MARCH 9, 2022
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Resolution No. 2022- 19-3269, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE CITY EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION ( ICEA), FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THE
INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021- 2022," was adopted.
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO REIMBURSE LAWRENCE
CERVANTES FOR DRIVEWAY APPROACH REPAIR
Resolution No. 2022- 22-3272, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE
SERVED BY APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT TO MR.
LAWRENCE CERVANTES FOR THE COSTS INCURRED IN
REPAIRING THE DRIVEWAY APPROACH FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 16008 MARTINEZ STREET, AND APPROPRIATING
MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE BALANCE," was
adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 2A MID -YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY MID -YEAR FINANCIAL 2021- 2022 BUDGET ( Joint Item on Housing Authority)
REVIEW AND
ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE FY 2021- 2022
BUDGET
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INTERIM DIRECTOR Interim Director Duran presented the report and made a PowerPoint DURAN presentation.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman complained since she believed that programs for residents are being proposed for budget cuts.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated his beliefthat the city is draining its mining fund.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez asked questions about the mining fund and encouraged the Council to be responsible stewards of the city's funds.
DISCUSSION HELD Discussion was held relating to increased residential waste costs and the related negotiations between staff and Athens, the deferral of capital improvement projects to FY 22/ 23, the need for staff reclassifications/ new hires as listed in the report as well as their related costs, the costs of the COVID- 19 test kits that Irwindale residents may receive through the city' s Resident ID Card program, the need for two new vehicles for the Community Development Department, the costs of pool repairs and equipment, the citywide ADA sidewalk survey, the need for street signage with and without lights, current staff support for housing programs in the Community Development Department,
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz suggested that the Community Development AMBRIZ Department purchase only one new vehicle, instead of the two that were requested. He also spoke against approving the
Communications Specialist reclassification at this time, but supported the rest of the requested reclassifications and the new positions, and spoke on the need to support city departments and provide them with what is needed so that they may fulfill the increasing demands placed on them by the Council, for the betterment and safety of the community.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia suggested that staff look into purchasing GARCIA electric vehicles in the future.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz opposed the Senior Finance Analyst, Police ORTIZ Captain, and Benefits Administrator reclassifications, and suggested that the Senior Finance Analyst position be filled once a permanent Finance Director if hired. He supported filling the Housing Coordinator and Housing Office Specialist positions.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola spoke on the projected budget deficit, current world events and their impacts, noted that the FY 22/ 23 budget will be considered in the near future, and spoke on the need to spend conservatively.
As requested by Mayor Burrola, Manager Hull clarified the costs and duties related to the proposed staffing reclassifications and new hires, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 2022
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and Director Rodriguez discussed the duties of the proposed Senior Bus Driver position.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Burrola to postpone the proposed staffing reclassifications and the new hires, with the exception of the Housing Coordinator and Housing Office Specialist positions. The motion died due to a lack of a second.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman concurred with Mayor Burrola and Councilmember Ortiz, stated that the reclassification requested by Director Rodriguez should be approved, and suggested that the rest of the
reclassifications and new hires be postponed until the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is considered.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda complained that the staffing reclassifications and new hires are being considered again. She did, however, spear in favor of approving the Housing Coordinator position.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke negatively regarding the reclassification process his sister underwent.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda advised that the city has a reserve fund BRECEDA available to use when needed, such as the present circumstances.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz said he is opposed to approving the Police ORTIZ Captain, Senior Finance Analyst, and Communications Specialist positions, but would be supportive of approving the other positions, which would cost approximately $ 20, 000 for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested that staff no longer request a reclassification of the Police Lieutenant to Captain.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Burrola to postpone consideration of the Assistant Engineer and Senior Bus Driver reclassifications and the new Senior Finance Analyst position until the budget for the new fiscal year is considered, and approve the Senior Center Leader reclassification, and the new Housing Coordinator and Housing Office Specialist positions.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz seconded the above -mentioned motion, and ORTIZ added that "the title of Captain to Lieutenant" be changed.
ROLL CAL The motion failed, with Councilmembers Breceda, Garcia, and Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz opposed, and Mayor Burrola and Councilmember Ortiz in favor.
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MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz suggested voting on each staffing and AMBRIZ one-time budget requests individually.
Lieutenant to Captain: Breceda, Garcia, and Ambriz in favor; Ortiz and Burrola opposed
Senior HR/Risk Management Analyst to Benefits Administrator:
Breceda, Garcia, and Ambriz in favor; Ortiz and Burrola opposed Office Specialist to Communications Specialist: unanimously approved
Departmental Aide to Senior Center Leader: unanimously approved Bus Driver to Senior Bus Driver: Breceda, Garcia, Ortiz, and Ambriz in favor; Burrola opposed
Police Records Cleric to Police Records Clerk I Dispatcher: Breceda, Garcia, and Ambriz in favor; Ortiz abstained; Burrola opposed Engineering Technician to Assistant En ineer: unanimously approved
Senior Finance AnalMt: Breceda, Garcia, and Ambriz in favor; Ortiz and Burrola opposed Housing
Coordinator: unanimously approved Housing
Office Specialist: unanimously approved Aquatics
Pool Equipment Repairs: unanimously approved Two
vehicles for Community Development: Breceda, Garcia, Ortiz, and Burrola infavor; Ambriz opposed (suggested only one vehicle), Engineering Capital Improvement Program Si na e with lights - unanimously approved (Ortiz and Burrola suggested nolights) Engineering Capital Improvement Program Citywide ADA Sidewalk Survey:
unanimously approved Engineering
Left Turn Phasing, Arrow & Vincent Traffic Signal: unanimously approved MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, to defer the following Capital Improvement Projects to Fiscal Year 22/ 23: Recreation/ Library Building Improvements, Irwindale Park Phase 1113, Irwindale Police Station, Our Lady of Guadalupe Capital Improvements. The motion was unanimously approved.
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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve all the expenditure budget requests listed in the staff report, noting that the Residential Waste item was reduced from $ 85, 000 to $ 70,000. The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022- 15- 3265, entitled:
2022- 15- 3265
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022," was passed, approved, and adopted, with the adjustments noted above, on the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
RECESS At 8: 40, the City Council took a short recess.
RECONVENE At 8: 49 p. m., the City Council reconvened with all members present.
ITEM NO. 2B FIREWORKS SALES IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
FIREWORKS SALES
IN THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.
MIRANDA
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia suggested that the Council consider allowing GARCIA one additional non- profit organization to sell fireworks at one other location within city limits, and that the Municipal Code be revised to reflect this update and that the 1- year minimum period stipulated in the Municipal Code be waived. He suggested that Northview High School be considered for this change, as many Irwindale residents currently attend or have attended the school.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember ORTIZ Garcia suggested that the Northview High School sports programs benefit from this provision. Councilmember Ortiz supported the suggestion.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda to approve allowing one additional non-profit organization to sell fireworks at one other location within city limits, and that the Municipal Code be revised to reflect this update and that the 1- year minimum period stipulated in the Municipal Code be waived, for the benefit of the Northview High School sports programs.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia noted that the TNT Corporation would be GARCIA happy to assist the Northview High School sports program meet the requirements to sell fireworks for their fundraisers.
MARCEL PEREZ Marcel Perez, Teacher and Coach at Northview High School, spoke in support of allowing Northview High School sell fireworks to raise funds for its numerous sports programs.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez also spoke in support of the request, noting the important role that sports programs have in keeping children on the right path.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, Mr. Perez AMBRIZ indicated that the funds raised through the fireworks sales would benefit all of Northview High School's sports programs.
ROLL CALL The above -mentioned motion was seconded by Councilmember Ortiz and unanimously approved upon roll call.
ITEM NO. 2C RENT CONTROL MEASURES
RENT CONTROL
MEASURES
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra presented the staff report.
GUERRA
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz noted that he requested this report mainly as AMBRIZ a way to prevent renters from being evicted from their homes due to hardships created during the pandemic, and that he was not interested in implementing rent control.
COUNCILMEMBER In reply to several questions by Councilmember Ortiz, City Attorney ORTIZ Guerra advised that: 1) rent control measures would more likely be seen implemented in larger cities, 2) rent disputes are typically matters to be resolved between tenants and property owners, and that the state would typically not become involved, and 3) cities that have rent control measures may become involved in tenant/landlord disputes.
Councilmember Ortiz stated his belief that a need to consider further action beyond what Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested seems to exist.
MAYOR BURROLA Replying to several questions by Mayor Burrola, City Attorney Guerra advised that: 1) the state has previously adopted regulations to prohibit evictions based on non- payment of rent if tenants could demonstrate that their inability to pay was due to COVID- 19, and that the state may pay a portion of the rent under those conditions.
However, he was unsure if these types of programs remain available at this point, 2) tenants in need of assistance can reach out to the state, and 3) he could look into whether the County has an eviction CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 2022
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moratorium in place and report the results to the Council, if so requested.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, to receive and file the report. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 2D ANALYSIS OF LOCATIONS FOR IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ANALYSIS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
LOCATIONS FOR
IRWINDALE PUBLIC
LIBRARY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
RECUSALS City Manager Miranda, Assistant City Manager Olivares, and Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia all declared potential conflicts of interest with this item, recused themselves from participating in the discussion, and exited the Council Chambers.
LIBRARIAN BALLI City Librarian Balli made a PowerPoint presentation and presented the staff report.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz noted the need to develop a stand- alone AMBRIZ Library, and spoke in support of placing the new Library to the west of the existing Library, in the existing grassy area. He then expressed concern regarding the availability of parking for the new building, to which Librarian Balli advised that, once the site for the Library is determined, staff would work with the architect to address parking issues.
DIRECTOR HANNA Director Hanna concurred with Librarian Balli, and added that the size of the Library building would also factor into the amount of parking stalls that would be developed. He advised that staff will request that the architect provide schematics for presentation and input from the Parks & Recreation Commission, Librarian Balli, the community, and finally from the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER Replying to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Director Hanna ORTIZ advised that the exact size of the building has yet to be determined, though staff would try to keep it below 9, 000 square feet, and is debating whether it should be one or two stories high.
Councilmember Ortiz noted that it had previously been suggested that the Library be placed at the 10- acre site in order to provide plenty of space for the building and parking, although doing so would place it away from the city's hub at City Hall. He noted, however, that the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff support developing the new Library to the west of the existing Library.
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In response to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Librarian Balli advised that the 9, 000 square foot Library would nearly triple the existing Library' s size of 3, 200 square feet.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz asked Librarian Balli what she would like to AMBRIZ see, to which she indicated that staff agrees that the library should be built to the west of the existing Library. She added that the site would first need to be selected before proceeding with the development of plans, including parking, and advised that staff will hold community workshops to determine the public' s wants and needs.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested that staff present options on what could be developed at the 10- acre site. He added that the new Library would also require additional staffing, equipment, books, and other items in order to fill it. He concurred that the Library should be located near City Hall and the gym, and requested that the public be invited to provide input.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to select the grass area west of the existing Library as the site for the construction of a new standalone Library.
The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia absent.
ITEM NO. 2E LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ( Verbal)
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the report, wherein she MANAGER OLIVARES advised that a total of 2, 020 bills were introduced for the 2022 session between the Senate and the Assembly. Of these, the top legislative items related to drought response and water resilience, infrastructure, transportation, health care, COVID- 19, and public safety. She added that the CA Contract Cities Association is also tracking 34 bills that include homeless encampments, anti -litter programs, affordable housing, increase housing density, ADU' s, solid and organic waste, land use and zoning, and open meetings 1 teleconferences. City staff is tracking these as well. Staff also prepared a letter of support for the Foothill Gold Line Budget request, per the approved Legislative Policy, and sent the letter to Governor Newsom. Staff has also been asked to monitor eight bills pertaining to COVID- 19 on behalf of the Human Resources Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda spoke on the County' s recent removal of its MIRANDA mask mandate, and advised that most City facilities no longer require facemasks from employees of members of the public. However, staff and the public must still wear masks while visiting the Recreation Department during KidZone and Tiny Tot program hours. He also provided details on Library and Recreation events, and noted that the Finance Department has received the " Operating Budget Excellence Award," and acknowledged the efforts of each Finance Department staff member.
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
ITEM NO. 5A MOTOR POLICE OFFICER ( Requested by Councilmember Ortiz)
MOTOR POLICE
OFFICER
CHIEF HENSHAW Chief Henshaw provided background information on the Motorcycle Officer program. He noted that the program was implemented to enforce traffic laws and reduce traffic accidents. In its first year, it achieved a 30% reduction in traffic accidents. He stated that adding another Motorcycle Officer would achieve fewer accident. The fully burdened cost for another Motorcycle Officer would be $ 156,000 per year. He added that the Police Department has recently received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety which would cover the $ 45,000 cost to purchase a new motorcycle.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz noted that he requested this item since ORTIZ residents have raised concern over speeding motorists. He requested that this matter be addressed during FY 22123 budget deliberations.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda agreed that another Motorcycle Officer was BRECEDA needed, and suggested approving the position now.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz also voiced his support of another Motorcycle AMBRIZ Officer.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia noted that the additional Motorcycle Officer GARCIA would not impact current minimum staffing levels. He also suggested looking into filling existing vacancies in the Police Department as a means of reducing overtime expenses.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola agreed that this should be discussed during the budget deliberations for the upcoming fiscal year.
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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, to include one additional Motorcycle Officer position to the FY 22/ 23 budget for consideration at a future meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 513 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A HOMELESS DISCUSSION AD -HOC COMMITTEE ( Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz)
REGARDING THE
FORMATION OF A
HOMELESS AD -HOC
COMMITTEE
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz spoke on the activities of the ad hoc AMBRIZ committee to address homelessness along the San Gabriel Riverbed, which City Manager Miranda, Assistant City Manager Olivares, Councilmember Ortiz, and he all participate in, along with representatives of local cities. He suggested creating another ad -hoc committee to discuss homelessness issues within Irwindale and to report these to the first ad hoc committee.
DISCUSSION HELD Discussion was held relating to the objectives of the new ad hoc committee and who should participate in it.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS Council consensus was reached for Mayor Burrola, Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, City Manager Miranda, and Assistant City Manager Olivares form an ad hoc committee to discuss homelessness issues within the City of Irwindale.
ITEM NO. 5C 5223 AND 5237 MORADA STREET — PUBLIC PARKING 5223 AND 5237 ( Requested by Councilmember Ortiz)
MORADA STREET —
PUBLIC PARKING
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest, BRECEDA recused himself from participating on this topic, and exited the Council Chambers.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the report. She advised MANAGER OLIVARES that staff is working with Panattoni and Southern California Edison for the installation of an electric meter at the two sites. The installation would take place approximately 10 to 12 weeks after Edison receives the necessary application. Staff also seeks Council direction regarding the type of signage to be posted at the sites. The matter will be placed on a future Council agenda for further discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a request by Councilmember Ortiz, Assistant City ORTIZ Manager Olivares advised that the lighting would not work solely off solar power.
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ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares added that Panattoni will pave the MANAGER OLIVARES area and make certain improvements, and that the city would receive invoices for the power utilized at the sites, though Panattoni would reimburse the city for the costs of energy.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked clarifying questions regarding the lighting at the sites, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the parking lot currently has lights.
DIRECTOR HANNA Director Hanna added that the lights would have shields so that they do not bother nearby residences.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the total number of MANAGER OLIVARES lights and their design will be presented to the Council in April.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 15 p. m.
our M. Nieto, MMC
Chi Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held March 23, 2022.