IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
WEDNESDAY
6: 42 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: 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; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance 1 City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering I Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola requested that the meeting be adjourned in BURROLA memory of Richard Herrera.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS
INTRODUCTION OF INTRODUCTION OF DISPATCHER I CLERK JACQUELINE
DISPATCHER I CLERK HERNANDEZ
JACQUELINE
HERNANDEZ The introduction was made.
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
CHP 10851 PIN TO CHP 10851 PIN TO IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICER LUIS AMESOLA
IRWINDALE POLICE
OFFICER LUIS The presentation was made.
AMESOLA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH — ABSOLUTE
INTERNATIONAL
SECURITY
CONSENT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH — ABSOLUTE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
The presentation was made.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 5, which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Garcia
abstaining on Item No. 2.
ITEM NO. 1
MINUTES
ITEM NO. 2
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS/
PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 3
REJECTION OF CLAIM:
MIREYA GUERRERO VS.
CITY OF IRWINDALE
ITEM NO. 4
RETROACTIVELY
APPROVE A FEE
WAIVER FOR
IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
A) Special joint meeting held September 13, 2023
WARRANTS / DEMANDS I PAYROLL
The warrants I demands 1 payroll were approved.
REJECTION OF CLAIM: MIREYA GUERRERO VS. CITY OF
IRWINDALE
The claim of Mireya Guerrero was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
RETROACTIVELY APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 73- 3451, entitled:
2023- 73- 3451
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, RETROACTIVELY
WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE CHAMBER O
501( C)( 6) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, I
EVENT PERMIT FEES FOR AN E- WASTE Rl
was adopted.
OF THE CITY OF
APPROVING A FEE
COMMERCE, A
VAIVING SPECIAL
CYCLING EVENT,"
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ITEM NO. 6 REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECORP CONSULTING, INC. FOR
ECORP CONSULTING THE PREPARATION OF CEQA DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ± 105, 000 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15715 ARROW HIGHWAY ( APN: 5619-
001- 059) Continued from the meeting of September 13, 2023 The contract with ECORP Consulting, Inc. for the preparation of an Initial Study with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and/ or an Environmental Impact Report to be prepared in association with land use entitlement applications for property located at 15715 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706.
ITEM NO. 7 REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT
PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND RIF III- IRWINDALE LLC REIMBURSEMENT (" APPLICANT") FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED WITH PROCESSING AND NEGOTIATING
RIF III -- IRWINDALE PERMITS, ENTITLEMENTS, AND PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF
LLC APPROVAL, INCLUDING CEQA, CITY ATTORNEY, AND
CONTRACT PLANNING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A
PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT 15715
ARROW HIGHWAY ( APN: 8619- 001- 059) Continued from the meeting of September 13, 2023
The Project Reimbursement Agreement with RIF III -Irwindale LLC was approved for the reimbursement of costs associated with processing and negotiating permits, entitlements, and proposed Conditions of Approval of the Project, including all CEQA work conducted and all necessary CEQA documents prepared by the CEQA consultant selected by the City as Lead Agency and costs incurred by the City Attorney' s Office and contract planning services.
ITEM NO. 8 BSCC OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT
BSCC OFFICER
WELLNESS AND The agenda report documenting the acceptance of a Board MENTAL HEALTH of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental GRANT Health Grant was received and filed, an agreement with the Counseling Team International ( TCTI) for counseling and peer support training services was approved, and the Chief of Police was authorized and directed to enter such agreement.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 5 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED
PERSONNEL
ADJUSTMENTS
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MANAGER HULL Manager Hull presented the staff report.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a question by Councilmember Burrola, Manager Hull BURROLA advised that the recruitment for the position would be external and that a maximum of 50 applications would be accepted.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that the outgoing Executive AMBRIZ Assistant receivea Certificate of Recognition to thank her for her contributions to the City.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 72- 3450, entitled:
2023- 72- 3450
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
2023- 66- 3444, AND ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF
POSITIONS, SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, was adopted on the motion of
Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, and unanimously approved; Councilmember Garcia abstaining.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked the Council for requesting to adjourn the meeting in memory of Richard Herrera and thanked Irwindale Police Officers for their community outreach efforts.
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz asked about the site on Arrow Highway which is the subject of Item No. 6 and wondered whether the proposed building would be consistent with 70-foot setback required for Arrow Highway, to which Director Simpson advised that the project is still under review but would comply with zoning code and development standards.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz asked whether a setback agreement had AMBRIZ previously been approved, to which Director Simpson stated that staff would look into the question.
NEW BUSINESS None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented his report.
MIRANDA
1) A Request for Proposals for property management and
maintenance for the Las Casitas Senior Apartment complex has been issued. The deadline to submit proposals is October 23.
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2) The bridge at Live Oak has been reopened for traffic. Repairs were necessary since it sustained damage due to this year's storms.
3) He also congratulated Recreation Aide Allan Hernandez, employee of the quarter for spring.
REQUESTS BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
FOR FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz noted speeding vehicles along Irwindale Avenue and stated that he has received inquires regarding the placement of a decoy police car at varying locations along the street, to which City Manager Miranda agreed and added that a speeder board can also be utilized.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further busine to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 12 p. m., in memo df Richard Her era.
LAu M. Nieto, MMC
IG7. f Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held October 11, 2023.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
WEDNESDAY
7: 12 P. M.
The Irwindale SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tern Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance 1 City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering 1 Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 9 MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
A) Regular meeting held September 13, 2023
ITEM NO. 10 WARRANTS
WARRANTS
The warrants were approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that a traffic signal at Los Angeles Street benefits United Rock Corp. and not the residents.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 14 p. m. ;
Nieto, MMC
putt' City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held October 11, 2023.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 7: 14 P. M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola; Manuel R. Garcia; Vice Chair Albert F. Ambriz; Chair H. Manuel Ortiz Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Jamie Traxler, Assistant General Counsel; Theresa Olivares, Assistant Executive Director; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance 1 City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering 1 Building Official; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Board Member Breceda, seconded by Board Member Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 11 MINUTES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
A) Special joint meeting held September 13, 2023
B) Regular meeting held September 13, 2023
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke in favor of eliminating a state -mandated covenant from housing purchase programs.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda made various allegations of wrongdoing by a former City Attorney.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ADJOURNMENT There being no further busi
adjourned at 7: 19 p. m.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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to conduct, the meeting was
M. Nieto, MMC
Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as submitted at the meeting held October 11, 2023.