IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 23, 2022
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6: 52 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 / 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.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz requested that staff follow up with Athens AMBRIZ Services in order to arrange for the Council to recognize the heroic actions of an Athens employee during a potentially catastrophic situation that arose at its facility.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola recognized Elijah Butler for having won the state championship as part of the Northview Wrestling team and noted that the team is looking for sponsors.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that Elijah Butler be recognized at AMBRIZ the next Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz requested that the meeting be adjourned in ORTIZ memory of Sara Gamez. He also referenced the proposed warrants, and requested that upcoming consultant work be awarded through the bidding process.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS None.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PROCLAMATIONS 1
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
MARCH 23, 2022
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CHAMBER OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH --
COMMERCE SERVPRO OF GLENDORAISAN DIMAS & IRWINDALEIBALDWIN
BUSINESS OF THE PARK
MONTH -- SERVPRO
OF GLENDORAISAN The presentation was made.
DIMAS & IRWINDALE
BALDWIN PARK
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz abstained on Item No. 1 D, and Councilmember Breceda abstained on Item No. 1 F.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special Joint Meeting held March 9, 2022
2) Regular meeting held March 9, 2022
ITEM NO. 1 B WARRANTS I DEMANDS I PAYROLL
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS I PAYROLL The warrants 1 demands 1 payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 1C CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE
CONSIDERATION OF CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS
RESOLUTIONS
AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLANS
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022-24-3274, entitled:
2022- 24- 3274
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS,
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES," and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2022- 25- 3275
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 1 D
RESOLUTION
EXCUSING TERESA
ORTIZ FROM PARKS
RECREATION
COMMISSION
MEETINGS
MARCH 23, 2022
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Resolution No. 2022- 25- 3275, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND
ASSOCIATED JOB SPECIFICATIONS," was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 26- 3276 EXCUSING TERESA ORTIZ
FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022- 26- 3276, entitled:
2022- 26- 3276
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
EXCUSING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER TERESA
ORTIZ FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETINGS BETWEEN AND INCLUDING FEBRUARY 2, 2022 AND
MARCH 12, 2022," was adopted; Councilmember Ortiz abstaining.
ITEM NO. 1 E LEASE OF CITY' S WATER PRODUCTION RIGHTS FOR FY LEASE OF CITY' S 2021/ 2022
WATER PRODUCTION
RIGHTS FOR FY 1) The San Gabriel Valley Water Company' s proposal was approved 2021 / 2022 the city' s 285. 38 acre- feet of water production rights for FY 2021 / 2022 was leased, and 2) the City Manager was authorized to sign a oneyear lease for the temporary assignment of the City' s water production rights.
ITEM NO. 1 F IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICES AND LEASE
IRWINDALE CHAMBER AGREEMENTS
OF COMMERCE
SERVICES AND LEASE The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to AGREEMENTS execute the following: 1) Services Agreement between the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce retroactive to October 1, 2021; and 2) Lease Agreement between the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce commencing on April 1, 2022; Councilmember Breceda abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
MARCH 23, 2022
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CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda reported that: 1) the Renaissance Pleasure MIRANDA Faire will be held from April 9 through May 22, 2) the Irwindale Brew Yard is hiring, 3) a Library Book Festival will be held on March 26, 4) the Mighty Coyotes basketball team will be playing in a championship game this Sunday, 5) a Virtual Event will be held on April 7 to discuss the city' s General Plan, and 6) City Attorney Guerra received recognition as a Minority Leader of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
City Manager Miranda also noted that on October 28, 2020, Irwindale Outlet Partners LLC submitted an application for the preparation ofa specific plan to develop an industrial commercial business park for 500 Speedway Drive, which relates to the warrants that
Councilmember Ortiz mentioned earlier in the meeting. He advised that the City' s general fund would not be impacted since the Irwindale Outlet Partners LLC has agreed to fully reimburse all of the city' s costs and expenses incurred by providing a deposit account pursuant to the contract. He further advised that LSA Associates was selected through the RFP process.
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz expressed his hope that the Irwindale Brew ORTIZ Yard would give priority to Irwindale residents who apply for jobs. He also requested that career -development classes be provided to participants of the Summer Youth program, and suggested that the Police Department send flyers to residents to remind them of the dangers of using illegal fireworks.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 12 p. m., in memory of Sara Gamez.
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0ieur M. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held April 13, 2022.