IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 24, 2022
WEDNESDAY
6: 43 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; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney Arsanious Hanna, Director of Engineering 1 Building Official; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Iris Espino, Assistant to the City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmembers Ortiz, Garcia, and Breceda each spoke on their ORTIZ, GARCIA, AND attendance at the Independent Cities Association seminar held in San BRECEDA Diego this month.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola spoke on the availability of scholarships through the Irwindale Scholarship Foundation. He thanked the Aquatics Division staff for the great Luau function held recently, and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Joe Ray Nunez, Sr.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz commended Recreation and Aquatics staff on AMBRIZ the success of the Music in the Park and Luau events.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz echoed Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz's comments ORTIZ and reiterated his past requests to have a town -hall meeting to discuss the concerns of residents of Morada Street pertaining to the Panattoni- owned site nearby.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda concurred with the need to meet regarding BRECEDA the Morada Street residents' concerns, to which City Manager Miranda advised that staff will reach out to Panattoni representatives to set up the meeting requested by the Councilmembers.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS
INTRODUCTION OF
IRWINDALE POLICE
LIEUTENANT JOSE
VARGAS
INTRODUCTION OF
IRWINDALE POLICE
SERGEANT MANUEL
CAMPOS
INTRODUCTION OF
HOUSING
COORDINATOR
FERNANDO LOPEZ
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
RECOGNITION OF
VINCENT FAMILARI,
IRWINDALE RESIDENT
RECOGNITION OF
NATHAN ROMERO,
IRWINDALE RESIDENT
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BUSINESS
OF THE MONTH —
MARTIN MARIETTA
SAFER FROM
WILDFIRES
FRAMEWORK
PRESENTATION
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION OF IRWINDALE POLICE LIEUTENANT JOSE
VARGAS
The introduction was made.
INTRODUCTION OF IRWINDALE POLICE SERGEANT MANUEL
CAMPOS
The introduction was made.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSING COORDINATOR FERNANDO
LOPEZ
The introduction was made.
RECOGNITION OF VINCENT FAMILARI, IRWINDALE RESIDENT
The recognition was made.
RECOGNITION OF NATHAN ROMERO, IRWINDALE RESIDENT
The recognition was made.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH —
MARTIN MARIETTA
The presentation was made.
SAFER FROM WILDFIRES FRAMEWORK PRESENTATION
The presentation was made.
REBECCA BARBOSA Rebecca Barbosa spoke in support of approval of the claim she and her husband presented against the city. She further stated that the Council is not obligated to follow the advice of the City Attorney, and asked the City Manager whether the subject can be placed on the Consent Calendar portion of a future Council meeting agenda, to which City Attorney Guerra recommended against placing the matter CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2022
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on open session, and that further discussions, such as those related to a possible settlement, be placed under Closed Session.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke in support of approval of the claim he and his wife presented against the city.
PAT GONZALES Pat Gonzales thanked staff for the Music in the Park concert series as well as the recent luau event. She particularly thanked Aquatics Supervisor Dan Grijalva and his staff for the wonderful work they are doing.
VERONICA BARBOSA Veronica Barbosa spoke in support of recognizing the contributions of the city' s founding mothers, and spoke of her efforts in fulfilling this goal. She further requested that a statue be erected in the Memorial Garden in the month of May to recognize the women that have made significant contributions to the city.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez thanked Veronica Barbosa for the suggestion, congratulated Lieutenant Vargas and Sergeant Campos on their promotions, thanked the Police Department for increased park patrols and requested the creation of a Neighborhood Watch program, commended Recreation and Aquatics staff for their wonderful programs and events, and spoke in favor of building a water reclamation plant and other efforts to help alleviate climate change.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 1 E and IF, which were removed from the agenda for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special joint meeting held July 13, 2022
2) Special meeting held July 21, 2022
3) Special joint meeting held July 27, 2022
4) Regular meeting held July 27, 2022
5) Special joint meeting held August 15, 2022
ITEM NO. 1 B WARRANTS I DEMANDS 1 PAYROLL
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS 1 PAYROLL The warrants I demands 1 payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 1 C BILLBOARD DONATION — CITY OF HOPE' S WALK FOR HOPE BILLBOARD DONATION- 2022
CITY OF HOPE' S WALK
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FOR HOPE 2022
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022- 80- 3330, entitled:
2022--80- 3330
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE
SERVED BY THE DONATION TO THE CITY OF HOPE FOR THE
USE OF A BILLBOARD DISPLAY IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
AND APPROVING THE DONATION THERETO," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 1D AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION SAFETY TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS AT ARROW HIGHWAY & LIVE OAK AVE ( EAST); PROFESSIONAL P- 1039
DESIGN SERVICES
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL 1) The contract was approved and the City Manager was authorized AND INTERSECTION to execute the agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to SAFETY form, with Iteris in the amount of $46,220.00 for professional design IMPROVEMENTS AT services for traffic signal and intersection safety improvements at ARROW HWY AND Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue ( East); and 2) approve a 15% LIVE OAK AVE contingency in the amount of $ 6, 933. 00 to cover any additional services required to address any unforeseen site conditions during the design process.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 1 E APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC
APPROVAL OF PLANS SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT ARROW HIGHWAY AND VINCENT AND SPECIFICATIONS AVENUE; P- 980
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATIONS AT
ARROW HWY AND
VINCENT AVE
DIRECTOR HANNA Director Hanna presented the staff report.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz expressed his joy that this item is moving ORTIZ forward. He spoke on his efforts in furthering this project and noted the cooperation he received with Supervisor Hilda Solis as well as representatives of Azusa and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia recommended that staff ask for the latest GARCIA components in the signal controller cabinet, to which Assistant City Engineer Co advised that everything has been updated to the latest standards. He added that staff could look into obtaining a battery backup for the signal.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz also requested that the yellow lighting ORTIZ enhancements be placed on the signals, to which Assistant City Engineer Co stated that they could be added.
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FRED BARBOSA Responding to a concern from Fred Barbosa, Assistant City Engineer Co advised that the signal features are determined based on accident history and intersection safety, and not by personal preferences.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to 1) approve the plans and specifications for Traffic Signal Modifications at Arrow Highway and Vincent Avenue, 2) approve the Cooperative Agreement between Irwindale and Azusa, 3) approve the Agreement between Irwindale and Los Angeles County, 4) authorize the City Manager to execute both agreements after approval as to form by the City Attorney, and 5) authorize staff to solicit bids for construction of the project. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1 F RELEASE OF BONDS FOR PARCEL MAP 72864 — 16203- 16233 RELEASE OF BONDS ARROW HIGHWAY ( Continue from July 13, 2022)
FOR PARCEL MAP
72864 — 16203- 16233
ARROW HWY
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest, BRECEDA refrained from discussing this matter, and exited the Council Chambers at 8: 08 p. m.
DIRECTOR HANNA Director Hanna presented the staff report.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz expressed his preference to hold off on ORTIZ releasing the bonds until Panattoni addresses the concerns of the Morada Street residents, to which Director Hanna advised that the items of concern are unrelated to the subject bonds.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz also stated his desire to release the bonds AMBRIZ after the concerns of the residents of Morada Street are addressed, to which City Attorney Guerra recommended that the bonds be released since the work that the bonds covered has been completed.
City Attorney Guerra further noted that releasing the bonds does not prevent the city from working with Panattoni on addressing the issues raised by the residents.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda added that the release of the bonds is MIRANDA necessary to proceed with other work at the site. He added that staff will coordinate a meeting with representatives of Panattoni to address the residents' concerns.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Burrola, to approve the release of the faithful performance, labor and material, and monument bonds for Parcel Map 72864. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda returned to the Council Chambers at 8: 15 BRECEDA p. m.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO, 2A PROPOSED SENIOR CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
PROPOSED SENIOR
CENTER HOURS OF
OPERATION
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest, BRECEDA recused himself from discussing this item, and exited the Council Chambers at 8: 16 p. m.
DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.
MAYOR BURROLA As requested by Mayor Burrola, Director Rodriguez clarified the proposed hours of operation as well as staffing levels.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, to approve the proposed Senior Center Hours of Operation to commence on Monday, August 29, 2022, as follows:
ITEM NO. 2B
CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING INTERIM
POLICE CHIEF FOR A
LIMITED DURATION OF
TIME UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 7522. 56( C)
AND 21221( H)
CITY MANAGER
MIRANDA
Mondays: 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesdays: 8 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays: 8 am to 7 pm
Thursdays: 8 am to 5 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 2: 30 pm
The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING INTERIM
POLICE CHIEF FOR A LIMITED DURATION OF TIME UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522. 56( C) AND 21221( H)
City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz requested that Chief Castro look into concerns ORTIZ of motorists speeding on Irwindale Avenue, between Arrow Highway and Cypress.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2022- 83- 3333
ADOPTED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER
MIRANDA
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER
ORTIZ
COUNCILMEMBER
BRECEDA
AUGUST 24, 2022
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Resolution No. 2022- 83- 3333, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM
POLICE CHIEF FOR A LIMITED DURATION UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522. 56( C) AND 21221( H)," was adopted on the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, and unanimously approved.
None.
City Manager Miranda reported the following:
1) The City Clerk' s Office has qualified Albert Ambriz, H. Manuel Ortiz, Rosemary Martinez, and Mason Hickman as candidates for the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.
2) The City of Hope' s Parking Structure A has recently won the International Parking and Mobility Institute Award of Excellence in Architectural Design and the 2022 MPA Innovative Sustainability Project of the Year.
3) In -person homework help will be offered through the Library beginning September 13.
4) The Recreation Department has processed 103 bus passes and will continue processing applications as they are submitted. 5) MariachiFest will begin September 2.
6) The community enjoyed six weeks of Sunset Cinema and seven weeks of Music in the Park concerts during the summer.
7) The Senior Center is accepting registrations for Zumba Gold and the Mexican Independence Day Dance.
Councilmember Ortiz reiterated his request to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the concerns of the Morada Street residents.
Councilmember Breceda also suggested placing this matter on the agenda to discuss the ideas he has to resolve the residents' issues.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to hold a meeting to discuss the concerns of the Morada Street residents. The motion was unanimously approved.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a comment by Councilmember Ortiz regarding an ORTIZ additional concern relating to a sign at the Morada Street 1 Arrow Highway intersection, Director Hanna advised that staff hired a traffic CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2022
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consultant to study the intersection. His recommendations was to install a " no turn on red" sign. Staff also addressed the signal timing with a consultant, and determined that the timing will be adjusted to shorten the amount of time individuals must wait before turning right.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS Council consensus was reached to place this matter on a future agenda for full discussion.
ITEM NO. 5A REQUEST BY MAYOR PRO TEM AMBRIZ REGARDING
REQUEST BY MAYOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL VEHICLES
PRO TEM REGARDING
COMMERCIAL
ELECTRICAL
VEHICLES
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz noted the impacts that air quality has on AMBRIZ residents' quality of life, and requested that staff look into whether developers could consider using electric vehicles to mitigate environmental impacts. He requested that the matter be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 42 p. m., in memory of Joe Ray Nunez, Sr. r
L4raM. Nieto, MMC
C Deputy City Cleric
Approved as submitted at the meeting held September 14, 2022.