IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
JUNE 28, 2023
WEDNESDAY
6: 36 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz;
Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance 1 City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering 1 Building Official; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ella Burrola.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted that the update from the San Gabriel MIRANDA Valley Water Quality Authority will be moved to the meeting of July 26, and noted a correction to Consent Calendar Item No. 7.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz reported on his attendance at a recent Gold AMBRIZ Line meeting and provided an update on the project. He also commended staff from the Senior Center for the recent Father's Day Picnic and congratulated Senior Commissioner Pat Gonzales on being crowned the Senior Prom Queen.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that a letter of recognition be AMBRIZ prepared to recognize the volunteers and participants of the West Covina National Little League and requested that they be recognized at the next meeting.
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz indicated that he recently toured the new Cancer Medical Center at the Emanate Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina and advised that the new facility would likely open in September. He also spoke on his attendance at the First Responders and Military CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2023
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Legislative Breakfast sponsored by Congresswoman Napolitano, where Irwindale Sergeant Diego Cornejo was recognized.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS None.
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS 1
COMMENDATIONS
PROCLAMATION - PROCLAMATION — PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER
PARKS MAKE LIFE
BETTER The proclamation was made.
UPDATE FROM THE UPDATE FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER QUALITY
SGVWQA AUTHORITY
The update was continued to the meeting of July 26.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 1 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 BUDGET
ADOPTION OF THE
FY 23124 BUDGET
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.
MIRANDA
OPEN At 6: 51 p. m., Mayor Ortiz opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
NICOLE SHAHANIAN Nicole Shahanian, CEO of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for considering its contract at tonight' s meeting and informed that she would be moving on to work for another Chamber of Commerce.
CLAUDIA LINN Claudia Linn, the Chair of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce, advised that they would be searching for a replacement CEO.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ortiz closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 6: 54 p. m.
ORDINANCE NO. 770 Ordinance No. 770, entitled:
ADOPTED ON
SECOND READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024," was passed, approved, and adopted, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Mayor Pro Tern CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2023
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Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda and Garcia abstaining on Item No. 12.
ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
A) Special meeting held June 5, 2023
ITEM NO. 3 WARRANTS 1 DEMANDS / PAYROLL
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS 1 PAYROLL The warrants were approved.
ITEM NO. 4 IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICES
IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE The services agreement between the City of Irwindale and the SERVICES Irwindale Chamber of Commerce beginning July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2024, was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to execute same.
ITEM NO. 5 ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF
ACCEPTING AND DONATED FUNDS FROM THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
APPROVING THE FOUNDATION
APPROPRIATION OF
DONATED FUNDS
FROM THE
IRWINDALE
COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 37- 3415, entitled:
2023- 37- 3415
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF DONATED FUNDS FROM THE IRWINDALE
COMMUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 6 AWARD AND RENEW DEBTBOOK CONTRACT FOR ACCESS TO
AWARD AND APPLICATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES
RENEW DEBTBOOK
CONTRACT FOR Pursuant to Irwindale Municipal Code Section 3. 44. 080( c), formal ACCESS TO biding procedure was waived and the agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc.
APPLICATION, dlbla Debtbook was approved for renewal access to the Application CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2023
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IMPLEMENTATION, Services, which includes debt and lease management software, AND SUPPORT onboarding process and services, implementation, and support SERVICES services, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the same.
ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED END -OF -YEAR CLOSURE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR PROPOSED END -OF- 2023
YEAR CLOSURE OF
CITY FACILITIES FOR The closure of some City facilities was approved during the period of 2023 Monday, December 25, 2023, through and including Sunday, January 7, 2024, was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to implement said closure.
ITEM NO. 8 CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 9, 2023, NOVEMBER 22, 2023, AND CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 27, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AUGUST 9, 2023,
NOVEMBER 22, 2023,
AND DECEMBER 27,
2023, CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 52- 3430, entitled:
2023- 52- 3430
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, CANCELING REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9, 2023,
NOVEMBER 22, 2023, AND DECEMBER 27, 2023,° was adopted.
ITEM NO. 9 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO COMPENSATION
APPROVAL OF FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND APPROVAL OF NEW JOB
RESOLUTIONS CLASSIFICATION AND ASSOCIATED JOB SPECIFICATION
RELATING TO
COMPENSATION FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES AND
APPROVAL OF NEW
JOB CLASSIFICATION
AND ASSOCIATED
JOB SPECIFICATION
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 44- 3422, entitled:
2023- 44- 3422
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND
ASSOCIATED JOB SPECIFICATION," was adopted, and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 45-3423, entitled:
2023-45- 3423
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
2023- 30- 3408, AND ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF
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POSITIONS, SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES," were adopted.
ITEM NO. 10 APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE SISTER CITY
APPROVE A FEE
WAIVER FOR
IRWINDALE SISTER
CITY
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 53- 3431, entitled:
2023- 53- 3431
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR
IRWINDALE SISTER CITY, A 501( C)( 3) NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY FACILITY RENTAL FEES," was
adopted.
ITEM NO. 11 RETROACTIVELY APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE
RETROACTIVELY LIONS CLUB
APPROVE A FEE
WAIVER FOR
IRWINDALE LIONS
CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No, 2023- 54- 3432, entitled:
2023- 54- 3432
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING A FEE
WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE LIONS CLUB, A 501( C)( 3) NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR
MONTHLY MEETINGS BEGINNING MAY 2023 THROUGH AND
INCLUDING DECEMBER 2023," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 12 AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION, AND
CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE IRWINDALE CONSTRUCTION AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASES IV AND V; P- 1011
CONSTRUCTION I
PROJECT 1) The Assistant City Manager was authorized to enter into an MANAGEMENT, agreement with Simgel Co., Inc. in the amount of $4, 720, 000. 00 for INSPECTION, AND the Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV and V; 2) a 20% CONSTRUCTION project contingency in the amount of $ 944,000.00 was approved to SURVEYING cover any unforeseeable conditions that may arise during SERVICES FOR THE construction; 3) the Assistant City Manager was authorized to enter IRWINDALE PARK into an agreement with Z& K Consultants in the amount of IMPROVEMENTS 242,405.00 for Construction 1 Project Management, Inspection, and PROJECT PHASES IV Construction Surveying Services; 4) a 15% contingency for AND V consultant services in the amount of $ 36, 361. 00 was approved to cover any unforeseeable conditions that may arise during construction, and 5)
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RESOLUTION NO
2023- 57- 3435
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 13
ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS TO
FILE APPLICATIONS
FOR THE LAND AND
WATER
CONSERVATION
FUND GRANT
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Resolution No. 2023- 57- 3435, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING $ 2, 650, 000
FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE IRWINDALE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE IV & V; P- 1011," was
adopted.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOS. 2023- 55- 3433 AND 2023-56-- 3434 TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 56- 3433, entitled:
2023- 55- 3433
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE JARDIN DE ROCA
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT," and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 56- 3434, entitled:
2023- 56- 3434
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE SWIMMING POOL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE ll," were adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz expressed his appreciation of Irwindale AMBRIZ Chamber of Commerce CEO Nicole Shahanian' s hard work and requested that she be recognized at the next Council meeting.
ERIC ORTIZ Eric Ortiz, with the Healing and Justice Center, provided information regarding the work that his organization provides and requested a letter be prepared to the County Board of Supervisors to investigate and stop discriminatory practices of internet providers.
BATTALION CHIEF Battalion Chief Darren Walker provided information regarding DARREN WALKER firework safety.
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ANNE AMBRIZ Anne Ambriz submitted an emailed statement requesting that Melissa Marez and Delfina Osterheim in the Recreation Department be recognized for purchasing lunch for her and for providing popcorn to the rest of the individuals in line while they waited for tickets to the Tina Turner musical.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 14 VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT UPDATE -- NORA 1 FRAIJO
VALLEY COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT
UPDATE — NORA 1
FRAIJO
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda indicated that residents living along Nora 1 MIRANDA Fraijo have previously reported discolored water at their residences.
As such, Mr. Jose Martinez, General Manager of the Valley County Water District, was in attendance to provide information regarding the incidents as well as insight on plans to mitigate the concern.
JOSE MARTINEZ Mr. Jose Martinez made his presentation. He noted that some type of disturbance seems to have occurred in the water distribution system that has broken up mineral products that have built up in the pipeline.
He advised that, though the District has moved away from flushing water pipelines with water from hydrants due to the drought, the District will flush the area in concern to mitigate discolored water. He added that the District tends to alert customers regarding upcoming pipeline flushings via social media alerts.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that the information be relayed to AMBRIZ residents.
CLAUDIA LINN Responding to a question by Claudia Linn, Mr. Martinez advised that the flushings will occur according to the District schedule.
ITEM NO. 15 LINKAGE FEE I USER FEE UPDATE — PRESENTATION BY LINKAGE FEE 1 WILDAN
USER FEE UPDATE
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson presented the staff report Mr. James Edison with Wildan, which is the firm that prepared the study.
JAMES EDISON Mr. James Edison presented information on development impact fees, affordable housing impact fees, and commercial linkage fees, as well as how these are calculated.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola excused himself from the meeting and exited BURROLA the Council Chambers at 7: 33 p. m.
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MAYOR ORTIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ortiz, Mr. Edison advised that his firm has prepared linkage fees for cities such as Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Pomona.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson indicated that, should the Council wish to proceed, the next step would be to prepare an ordinance to establish a linkage fee policy.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz stated that the topic needs to be discussed AMBRIZ more thoroughly before taking action.
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz concurred with Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz.
ITEM NO. 16 MARIACHIFEST CONCERT SERIES DAY
MARIACHIFEST
CONCERT SERIES
DAY
DIRECTOR Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.
RODRIGUEZ
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda agreed with the recommendation of the BRECEDA Parks & Recreation Commission to change the days of the concerts from Fridays to Thursdays.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz concurred.
AMBRIZ
MAYOR ORTIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ortiz, Director Rodriguez indicated that the band lineup for the concerts can include a Latin band if the Council wishes.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez spoke very highly of the MariachiFest concerts, though she requested that the youth mariachi group not be used, or be used sparingly, since they are not on the same level as the adult mariachi band.
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz suggested that, since a total of five concerts were funded, and since there are only four Thursdays in the upcoming month of September, that a concert be scheduled for the first Friday, followed by four concerts on the subsequent Thursdays.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz spoke in favor of having the young mariachis AMBRIZ perform since this is how they could improve.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, to approve the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission to change the day of MariachiFest Concert series from Fridays to Thursdays during the month of September. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Burrola absent.
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CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda reported the following:
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1) Foothill Transit is currently offering Y2 price fair passes. Additional information can be found at its website.
2) The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meting on July 19 to discuss changes to the zoning code. Flyers were sent to all residents with additional details on June 19. 3) He also provided details on upcoming programs and activities for the Library, Recreation, and Senior Center departments, and informed the Council on Public Works Services activities. 4) Street parking is prohibited on street -sweeping days. 5) Chief Hofford also provided updates on the Police Department' s arrangements for the 4th of ,July celebrations. He stated that he anticipates about 18-20 officers will be patrolling the community.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz asked Chief Hofford about the Police AMBRIZ Department' s drone operator, to which Chief Hofford advised that he has one drone operator but would like to train another. The drone would be deployed with three Police representatives.
PAT GONZALES Responding to a question by Pat Gonzales, Chief Hofford advised that the Police Department would be enforcing parking restrictions in red zones.
REQUESTS BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
FOR FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
REQUEST BY
MAYOR ORTIZ
REGARDING
BUSINESS
OPERATIONS AT
15601 CYPRESS ST.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON
CITY ATTORNEY
GUERRA
REQUEST BY MAYOR ORTIZ REGARDING BUSINESS
OPERATIONS AT 15601 CYPRESS STREET ( Seaboard Envelope
Company)
Director Simpson introduced the item.
City Attorney Guerra noted that this matter was being presented strictly as an informational item.
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DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson provided background information on the subject site and stated that the location' s Site Plan and Design Review requires for the site to be free and clear of debris and makes provisions regarding inoperable vehicles and outdoor storage. The Council also added landscaping conditions. The businesses currently operating at the site, which do not include Seaboard Envelope, are developing a landscaping plan that complies with city ordinances. Other code enforcement issues have come up; the companies have addressed some and are working on others. She also noted that neither the Site Plan and Design Review nor the Development Agreement contain any noise conditions, and that the companies merely need to comply with existing noise ordinances.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda reported that he has heard complaints from BRECEDA residents regarding the operations taking place at the site in the middle of the night. He added that some truck drivers are able to peer over the walls of neighborhood residences and that workers make too much noise at night, to which Director Simpson indicated that staff attempts to gain voluntary compliance from the businesses.
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz asked about the businesses' hours of operation, to which Director Simpson indicated that they are permitted to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, since there are no restrictions on their hours of operation. She added that new businesses operating at the site would operate under the same criteria and stipulations found in the Disposition and Development Agreement.
Mayor Ortiz asked about parking at the facility, to which Director Simpson indicated that businesses must provide parking site plans at the time of application for a business license and an occupancy permit, and that parking capacity is calculated at that time.
Mayor Ortiz reported that the number of truck trailers parking in front and to the side of the facility probably exceeds permissible amounts, to which Director Simpson advised that Code Enforcement staff is addressing the concern with the business owners.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz reported a business with overgrown weeds AMBRIZ near the Arrow Highway I Vincent intersection.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda reported inoperable vehicles at an adjacent BRECEDA business.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business
adjourned at 8: 08 p. m. ,
Approved as submitted at the meeting held July 26, 2023.
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conduct, the meeting was
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M. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk