IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5060 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
OCTOBER 12, 2022
WEDNESDAY
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 Tem Albert F. Ambriz;
Mayor Larry G. Burrola
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER
MIRANDA
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER
ORTIZ
COUNCILMEMBER
BRECEDA
Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Robert Castro, Interim Chief of Police; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance I City Treasurer; Arsanious Hanna, Director of Engineering I Building Official; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk City Manager Miranda advised that Item Nos. IF and 2A would be pulled from discussion.
There were none.
Councilmember Ortiz requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ofelia Leyva.
Councilmember Breceda requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Eddie Diaz.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz commended the Recreation Department on the ORTIZ success of the monthlong MariachiFest. He also thanked the Parks Recreation Commission for their input, as well as the participation of the Public Works and Police Departments.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz echoed Councilmember Ortiz' s comments.
AMBRIZ
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES I
PROMOTIONS There were none.
PROCLAMATIONS 1
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
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PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER AS ANTI -BULLYING
DECLARING MONTH
OCTOBER AS
ANTI - BULLYING The presentation was made.
MONTH
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman asked that Item No. 1 F be pulled for further discussion.
REBECCA AND Rebecca and Fred Barbosa thanked Councilmember Ortiz, Mayor FRED BARBOSA Pro Tern Ambriz, Mayor Burrola, and City Manager Miranda for their roles in approving the settlement agreement relating to their home.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked the Recreation Department for its wonderful summer programs, complained that children are being excluded from participating in programs, stated that the customer service at the Senior Center has been wonderful, and alleged that political campaigning at the Las Casitas senior apartment complex violates the Brown Act.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez said that the customer service at the Senior Center is impeccable and indicated that she has not heard any politicking occurring at the site. She also stated that she is not aware of any children having been left out of Recreation Department programs, and noted that Recreation programs have limited resources and rules that staff must follow.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated that Counciimembers that are absent from numerous meetings should let somebody else assume the role, to which Councilmember Breceda noted that he has been absent from Council meetings recently due to health issues.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz stated that Councilmember Breceda is in AMBRIZ violation of the Brown Act for responding to a comment during Spontaneous Communications, to which City Attorney Guerra advised that Councilmembers are permitted to provide brief comments during this section of the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 1 F, which was removed from the agenda. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES
MINUTES
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ITEM NO. 1 B
WARRANTS/
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The following minutes were approved:
1) Special joint meeting held September 28, 2022
2) Regular meeting held September 28, 2022
WARRANTS 1 DEMANDS 1 PAYROLL
DEMANDS I PAYROLL The warrants I demands I payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 1C CLAIM REJECTION — SAAVEDRA V. CITY OF IRWINDALE CLAIM REJECTION —
SAAVEDRA V. CITY The claim of John Saavedra vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and OF IRWINDALE staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
ITEM NO. 1 D FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF CITY FACILITY FOR A FOUR -DAY
FEE WAIVER FOR USE VOTE CENTER
OF CITY FACILITY FOR
A FOUR -DAY VOTE
CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022-94-3344, entitled:
2022- 94- 3344
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER, WAIVING CITY
FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR A VOTE CENTER FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VOTE
CENTER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT AND VOTE CENTER
ELECTION PLAN," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 1 E ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ACCEPTANCE OF OTS) FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 80, 000
CA OTS FEDERAL FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND IMPAIRED DRIVING
GRANT FUNDS IN THE ENFORCEMENT
AMOUNT OF $ 80, 000
FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY The City Manager was authorized to sign the 2022-2023 ( STEP) EDUCATION AND Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Sub -recipient agreement IMPAIRED DRIVING between California Office of Traffic Safety ( OTS) and the City of ENFORCEMENT Irwindale, and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2022-95- 3345, entitled:
2022- 95- 3345
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FEDERAL GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 80, 000. 00 FOR THE SELECTIVE
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ( STEP)", was adopted.
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ITEM NO. 1 G REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LIT RELIANCE 11, LP
REIMBURSEMENT ( CLARION & TRAMMEL CROW)
AGREEMENT WITH
LIT RELIANCE 11, LP The Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Irwindale and LIT Reliance II, LP for the city's consideration and process of Reliance II Specific Plan development applications, was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 1 F RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 99- 3349 EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER RESOLUTION MARK A. BRECEDA FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
EXCUSING
COUNCILMEMBER This item was withdrawn from the agenda and not discussed.
MARK A. BRECEDA
FROM CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 2A VERBAL REPORT -- CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL CURB PAINTING VERBAL REPORT - ( Requested by Councilmember Ortiz)
CITYWIDE
RESIDENTIAL This matter will be combined and considered concurrently with Item CURB PAINTING No. 2F.
ITEM NO. 2B VERBAL REPORT -- RFP FOR INSTALLATION OF MILITARY VERBAL REPORT - FLAGS NEAR THE VETERANS MONUMENT ( Requested by Mayor RFP FOR Burrola)
INSTALLATION OF
MILITARY FLAGS
NEAR THE VETERANS
MONUMENT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the report, wherein he MIRANDA recommended that an ad -hoc committee be formed to discuss the project further.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola suggested appointing two councilmembers, including Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, and two residents to the committee.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted his understanding that both Mayor MIRANDA Burrola and Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz would form part of the committee.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz to direct that an ad -hoc committee be formed to discuss the project further.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra suggested that comments from the public be GUERRA received before taking action.
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CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman recommended that a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission or a staff member from the Recreation Department be appointed to the committee. She also suggested appointing somebody from a military family.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested that a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission serve on the committee, along with a city resident and a member of staff.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda nominated Linda Marez and Carmen Roman to serve on the committee, since they come from military families.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra suggested that, should the Council decide to GUERRA create an ad -hoc committee, that it first direct staff to prepare a staff report that identifies the recommended action. He noted that it is possible that the committee would need to comply with the Maddy Act to determine who may be interested in serving, as well as Brown Act requirements.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola recommended that the committee be comprised offive individuals: two councilmembers, a resident, and a staff member.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda stated staffs understanding that the proposed MIRANDA committee would fall under the purview of City Administration, not the Parks and Recreation Commission. He added that staff will work with the City Attorney to formulate the parameters for the proposed ad - hoc committee.
ITEM NO. 2C VERBAL REPORT -- FOUNDING MOTHERS MONUMENT
VERBAL REPORT - ( Requested by Mayor Burrola)
FOUNDING MOTHERS
MONUMENT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the report and indicated that this MIRANDA request would likely follow the same recommendation as the military flags item that Mayor Burrola requested, in that staff recommends that an ad -hoc committee be formed to discuss the project in further detail.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested that the committee be comprised of a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission, two residents, and two Councilmembers. He also voiced concern over meeting the requirements of the Brown Act, to which City Attorney Guerra indicated that staff would ensure that the committee would comply.
He noted that, should the Council take action to create the committee, said action would likely trigger the need to meet Brown Act requirements.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra noted that the Council reached consensus to GUERRA bring this item back on a future agenda.
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ITEM NO. 2D VERBAL UPDATE ON ALLEN DRIVE PARKING CONDITIONS VERBAL UPDATE ON RELATED TO THE IRWINDALE CAR WASH ( Requested by Mayor ALLEN DRIVE Pro Tem Ambriz)
PARKING CONDITIONS
RELATED TO THE
IRWINDALE CAR
WASH
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report. He noted that staff MIRANDA conducted research on the parking conditions near the Irwindale Car Wash, as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz. It was determined that approximately 40- 50 vehicles visit the car wash during weekday business hours, staff does not currently know the amount of weekend traffic. He noted that the business does have overflow parking at an adjacent business park. He recommended that, in order to maintain friendly relations with the business, that the Council allow staff to work with the business' owner and manager to discuss concerns and potential resolutions.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated that she has family living along Allen Drive and spoke on the heavy traffic that occurs on the street on weekends, including difficulty in finding parking spaces.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that businesses must cooperate with AMBRIZ nearby residents. He also spoke on the severe traffic issues that he has witnessed on Allen Drive, and stated that the business needs to remedy the situation, as it is very unsafe. He stated that residents have agreed to park their vehicles along Allen Drive, and that the business' employees can park elsewhere, ideally, or they could park on the east side of Allen Drive. He added that the employees musf treat residents with more respect and courtesy.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda said that the newer houses along Allen Drive have long driveways and should not experience any parking issues, though older houses do appear to be experiencing them. She agreed that the business employees must be friendly, but added that residents should also treat the employees with respect.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola noted that residents at the houses with long driveways must move vehicles in order to access the vehicles parked at the end of the driveway. He then asked Chief Castro what could be done to mitigate vehicle hazards, to which Chief Castro suggested that traffic engineers analyze the concerns and provide potential traffic control devices, since the Police Department' s main purpose is to facilitate compliance with state and city laws relating to the vehicle code. Chief Castro added that police staff has conducted a preliminary analysis and has not found any significant problems.
Mayor Burrola concurred that the business' employees have not been friendly to residents, and expressed his hope that the parking CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2022
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situation would improve so that other measures would not be necessary.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that staff look into options to AMBRIZ remedy the parking problems along Allen Drive.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda advised that staff will reach out to the business MIRANDA owner and the manager to relay the concerns and will return to the Council with an update.
ITEM NO. 2E VERBAL REPORT -- SPEEDWAY REPORT ( Requested by Mayor VERBAL REPORT — Pro Tern Ambriz)
SPEEDWAY REPORT
CHIEF CASTRO Chief Castro provided the report. He introduced Tim Huddleston, President of the Irwindale Speedway, and advised that the Speedway has paid for the printing of the passes that Irwindale officers would distribute to those who engage in or attempt to engage in racing on Irwindale Streets, so that they could visit the Speedway and race there for free in a safe environment. These passes would only be for Irwindale residents or motorists driving through Irwindale streets, and would be distributed by Irwindale Police Officers. He added that the news conference held at the Speedway was called by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and that Irwindale Officers were present merely to show support since a local business was highlighted there. He further advised that Irwindale Police respond to reports of speeding, but has not encountered many major problems.
The city also contracts with the Foothill Air Support Team, which is available if a problem arises.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke on recent accidents cause by street racing, reported seeing street racing on Irwindale Avenue, and opposed the program that Chief Castro referenced since she believed it would attract more racers who would not limit their racing to the Speedway.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez noted that illegal street racing is a problem for many cities and applauded Chief Castro, the Irwindale Police Department, and the Speedway representatives, for their proactive efforts in trying to curb the practice. She noted that, if it is determined that the program is not working as intended, it could simply be eliminated.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda thanked Chief Castro and the staff at the BRECEDA Speedway for implementing the program for attempting to reduce incidents of illegal street racing, thereby making the streets safer.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz stated his preference that street racing be AMBRIZ shut down before it starts.
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CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman agreed with Linda Marez in that something should be done to reign in street racing, and if the proposed program does not work, that it be cancelled.
CHIEF CASTRO Chief Castro advised that this program would not be advertised outside the City, and that the targets of the program are those who already race on Irwindale streets, and that officers are not inviting individuals to come to Irwindale to race. He also noted that the Council has approved an $ 80, 000 grant for selective traffic enforcement, and noted that the Police Department will prosecute individuals to the fullest extent of the law. However, this program is a tool to try to obtain cooperation with violators to avoid those repeating illegal acts.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked how many individuals are pulled over that have equipped their vehicles with nitrous oxide, to which Chief Castro stated that officers issue approximately 30 citations for speeding every two or three months. He added that individuals that have visited the Speedway after racing demonstrations do not typically leave the site and speed on the streets. Rather, they would typically leave the facility, head to the freeway, and drive to another community; officers have not seen a pattern of cars leaving the Speedway and driving recklessly. Officers prosecute, impound cars, and arrest individuals when appropriate, with the goal of building a reputation that street racing is not permitted in Irwindale.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked whether officers have cited racers within ORTIZ the past two weeks, to which Chief Castro advised that these tickets have not been issued yet. Chief Castro noted that participating in this program might help the violator gain leniency from a judge when their case is prosecuted.
COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA
ITEM NO. 2F
VERBAL REPORT -
PARKWAYS IN
FRONT OF
PRIVATELY -OWNED
PROPERTIES
INCLUDING PAINTING
OF ADDRESS
NUMBERS
Councilmember Garcia suggested moving forward with the program.
VERBAL REPORT — PARKWAYS IN FRONT OF PRIVATELY -
OWNED PROPERTIES INCLUDING PAINTING OF ADDRESS
NUMBERS ( Requested by Councilmember Ortiz)
DIRECTOR Director Rodriguez presented the report. She indicated that, as RODRIGUEZ requested by the Council at its last meeting, staff conducted research and found that the city is unable to modify the CA Streets & Highway Code Section 5610, which states that property owners whose properties border public sidewalks and parkways are required to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2022
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maintain the sidewalks and parkways in good condition and repair.
Said requirement applies to all individuals residing in California.
Additionally, the Irwindale Municipal Code states at section
17. 68. 120D that the parkways between curb lines and front property lines shall be landscaped in accordance with the section and compatible with landscaping on the residential lot. She noted that staff is working on creating a one -page guide that provides
recommendations that residents may use when landscaping their parkways. She discussed further landscaping requirements.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda questioned why Irwindale is required to follow state law COUNCILMEMBER As requested by Councilmember Ortiz, Director Rodriguez ORTIZ elaborated a bit more on the items and vegetation that could be used on the parkways, and noted that the list will soon be available for interested individuals.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda asked about painting addresses at the curb, BRECEDA to which Director Rodriguez indicated that staff identified a non- profit organization named "Care for the Children" that provides this service to other cities. The organization typically solicits donations of up to 30 per house to paint curb addresses, though Irwindale residents would not be requested to make donations. Staff met with organization representatives to advise them that the city would pay for the service. Through negotiations, the organization offered two options to the city: Option 1 would cost $ 2, 828 to paint addresses only at each residential curb, currently estimated to be 404. Option 2 would cost $ 4,848 to paint curb addresses including American flags. Either of these options would require an appropriation of funding. Another option would be to deny moving forward with either of the first two options.
CARMEN ROMAN Responding to a question by Carmen Roman, Director Rodriguez advised that the Council is interested in covering the costs of the project, and that residents would not be required to pay. Ms. Roman asked whether each household would be allowed to choose from the two options, to which Director Rodriguez indicated that, since the City would pay for the work, options would not be offered to the residents to choose from since it would drastically increase costs.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda staffed that she would not want the flag painted at her house.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez stated that it would be nice for the city to pay for the address number but not the flag.
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MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve Option 1, paint addresses only at each residential curb, at a cost of $ 2, 828.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked for the amount of households in Irwindale, to which Director Rodriguez noted that there are approximately 404 house numbers to be painted.
ROLL CALL Upon roll call vote, the above -mentioned motion was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda reported the following:
MIRANDA
1) The Irwindale Dan Diaz Recreation Center will be the host of a 4- day vote center, from November 5- 8.
2) The Irwindale Business Expo and Taste of Irwindale will be held tomorrow at the Irwindale Brew Yard.
3) He also provided updates on events and activities from the Library, Recreation, and Senior Center.
City Manager Miranda also noted that concerns have been received from residents regarding the lack of available parking spaces along Calle de Paseo due to red curbs. He noted that Iteris Consulting conducted a traffic study, which determined that more red curbs are necessary to alleviate safety concerns. Subsequently, staff met with Iteris staff, and Iteris will reevaluate the existing red curbs and present its findings to the Council at the November 9 meeting.
MAYOR BURROLA Replying to a question by Mayor Burrola, City Manager Miranda advised that Iteris is also looking into the installation of speed humps.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated her belief that the residents living along the street are very upset about the red curbs.
MARIA ALVAREZ Maria Alvarez complained about the lack of parking along Calle de Paseo, especially in light of major upcoming recreational events for the holidays.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman also complained about the lack of parking.
BECKY BARBOSA Becky Barbosa stated that her husband has difficulty walking from his home to the pool, and asked why there are no blue curbs for disabled parking.
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SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez expressed concern over the curvature of the street, suggested that a speed bump be installed in front of her home, and requested that as many of the red curbs be removed as possible.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra noted that this topic was raised during the City GUERRA Manager' s Report, but is not clearly identified on the agenda as an action item. He suggested that the item be placed on a future agenda for discussion and action.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz suggested taking action at this time to add AMBRIZ this topic to the agenda. He acknowledged that the report from the traffic consultant would be presented at the November meeting, but also mentioned the possibility of slowing traffic along Calle de Paseo to 15 or 20 miles per hour, and eliminate the red curbs until more information is presented in November.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola suggested holding off on taking action and expressed his preference to wait until the traffic engineer' s findings are presented in November.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda clarified the distinction between Item 2A and MIRANDA Item 2F, and reiterated that the traffic engineering firm will be present at the November 9 meeting to discuss its finding in detail, and repeated City Attorney Guerra' s suggestion against taking action tonight.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra stated that the Council may give consensus to GUERRA bring this item back for further discussion at a future meeting, and repeated his suggestion to avoid discussing this any further since the item is not on the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked whether the topic could be added to ORTIZ tonight's agenda as an emergency item, to which City Attorney Guerra responded by indicating the he could look into the code to see what would need to be done to add an emergency item to the agenda.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola suggested holding off on discussing this topic further until the report from the traffic engineer is presented at the November 9 meeting, or holding a special meeting earlier to hold additional discussion, to which City Manager Miranda noted that an earlier meeting would probably not be feasible since the traffic engineer still needs time to prepare his report.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz suggested that, if the topic would not be ORTIZ discussed until November, then the Police Department should be instructed to avoid enforcing parking restrictions along the street until the discussion resumes.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia suggested painting over the red curbs in the GARCIA meantime, to which Mayor Burrola cautioned against since it could create liability for the city.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra again recommended discontinuing discussing GUERRA this topic. He noted that the Council may choose to place this topic on the agenda for a special meeting, alternatively, it could add the topic to tonight' s agenda by 2/ 3 affirmative vote of the Council if it finds that this is an emergency item and there is a need to take immediate action.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to add the topic relating to red curbs along Calle de Paseo to tonight's agenda, noting that the matter presents an emergency and there is need to take immediate action. The motion was unanimously approved.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman noted upcoming holiday festivities and suggested increasing parking along Calle de Paseo as long as it does not endangeranyone.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda requested taking immediate action to restore the street's parking availability to prior levels.
MAYOR BURROLA Responding to a question by Mayor Burrola, City Manager Miranda advised that a study and report were prepared which prompted city staff to paint curbs red. He advised that, if staff had not followed the results of the report, the city would be liable for any accidents that occur at the location.
Mayor Burrola asked about potential liability for the city if staff removes the red curbs, to which City Attorney Guerra noted the possibility of the city being liable if an accident occurs. He added that, should the city go against the recommendation for safety measures of a qualified individuallfirm, the report could be used against the city.
Mayor Burrola spoke against taking action that could create liability on the part of the city.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz suggested removing the new red curbs from ORTIZ Calle de Paseo until the new report is presented at the November 9 meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz concurred with Councilmember Ortiz.
AMBRIZ
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda agreed that the street should have red curbs BRECEDA where fire hydrants are located, but suggested that Public Works staff paint over other red curbs immediately.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia concurred that the existing red curbs are GARCIA excessive, and questioned the parameters the traffic engineer utilized in determining that additional red curbs were necessary. He also wondered whether there were other measures that could be implemented to slow traffic down, such as illuminated street crossing signs, an additional crosswalk in front of the bus stop, or more Crossing Guards.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola suggested potentially having staff park their vehicles elsewhere to create more parking opportunities for residents. He also repeated his question regarding city liability to City Attorney Guerra, who cautioned that going taking action against the traffic engineer' s report could be used against the city in determining liability.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, to paint over the red curbs that were painted as a result of the recent traffic engineer' s study, and to reevaluate the need for red curbs once the new traffic engineer study is presented at the November 9 meeting. The motion was approved with
Councilmembers Breceda, Garcia, Ortiz, and Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz in favor; Mayor Burrola opposed.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda advised that staff will discuss the traffic MIRANDA measures that Councilmember Garcia mentioned with Iteris.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola expressed his worry that the city would be found liable if something occurs as a result of tonight' s action. He noted that the topic would be discussed further at the November 9 meeting after the new report is presented.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda excused himself from the meeting and BRECEDA exited the Council Chambers at 8: 59 p. m.
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz suggested looking into installing illuminated ORTIZ crosswalks and illuminated speed signs on Irwindale Avenue in light of speeding vehicles.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 01 p. m., in memory of Ofelia Leyva and Eddie Diaz. a.:
a M. Nieto, MMC
of Deputy City Clerk
Approved as presented at the meeting held November 9, 2022.