IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
OCTOBER 25, 2023
WEDNESDAY
6: 40 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, Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
Absent: Councilmember Manuel R. Garcia
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance f City Treasurer; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering f 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
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted that the map included as an exhibit to MIRANDA Item 18F has been revised and advised that the Zoom broadcast is experiencing technical difficulties and that there may be diminished sound quality during the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola indicated that he has received complaints BURROLA about malfunctioning lights at the rear of the Skate Park and requested that the green fencing be removed to aid visibility into the park, especially when dark.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda advised that the lighting issues at the Skate MIRANDA Park have already been resolved and indicated that he would speak to staff regarding the green fencing.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz requested that staff prepare and present a AMBRIZ report on the citywide camera system to the Council, to which City Manager Miranda indicated that the report would be presented at the next meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES I
PROMOTIONS
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH — L. I. F. E.
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
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None.
IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH — L. I. F. E. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The presentation was made.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No 20G which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved;
Councilmember Garcia absent.
ITFM ? nA
1 11i 1IJIW
ITEM 20B
WARRANTS
ITEM 20C
INVESTMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT T
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
ITEM 20D
APPROVE A FEE
WAIVER FOR THE
TOURNAMENT OF
ROSES WAIVING CITY
TRANSPORTATION
OVERSIZED VEHICLE
FEES
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held October 11, 2023
2) Regular meeting held October 11, 2023
Myl-A1N. 7s1i• I»`
The warrant register was approved.
INVESTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT --- SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Joint Item for all Agencies)
The City Council, Successor Agency Board, and Housing Authority Board received and filed the Investment Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2023.
APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
WAIVING CITY TRANSPORTATION I OVERSIZED VEHICLE FEES
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 79- 3457
ADOPTED
ITEM 20E
APPROVAL OF
SETTLEMENT AGMT.
AND RELEASE OF
ALL CLAIMS —
EDDIE ARTEAGA
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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Resolution No. 2023- 79-3457, entitled. -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR THE PASADENA
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 501( C)( 3) NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY TRANSPORTATION /
OVERSIZED VEHICLE FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 088. 00," was adopted.
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF
ALL CLAIMS -- EDDIE ARTEAGA
The City Council approved the Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims with Eddie Arteaga for full and final settlement of all claims against the City of Irwindale for the amount of $ 40, 000. 00 and the City Manager was authorized to execute same.
ITEM 20F REQUEST TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF
REQUEST TO UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AZUSA, DUARTE,
APPROVE AN MOU AND IRWINDALE TO COLLABORATE ON SERVICES TO
BETWEEN THE CITIES ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE NORTH SAN GABRIEL
OF AZUSA, DUARTE, RIVER AREA
AND IRWINDALE
The City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) and authorized the City of Irwindale ( City) to enter into same, thereby authorizing the City' s participation in the North San Gabriel River Working Group (" NSGRWG") to collaborate on services and enhance public safety in the North San Gabriel River area with the Cities of Duarte and Azusa.
ITEM 20H LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW THE SAN GABRIEL
LETTER OF VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO APPLY FOR THE AUTHORIZATION TO CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
ALLOW THE SGV ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
COUNCIL OF GOUTS
TO APPLY FOR THE
CALRECYCLE SB 1383
LOCAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023-81- 3459, entitled:
2023- 81- 3459
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW THE SAN GABRIEL
VALEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO APPLY FOR THE
CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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ITEM 201 APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF MOA RELATED ADDENDA WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGH
AND RELATED INTENSITY FINANCIAL CRIMES AREA ( HIFCA), EL CAMINO
ADDENDA WITH REAL ( ECR) FINANCIAL CRIMES TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE SO. CA. HIFCA, ECR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U. S. IMMIGRATION
FINANCIAL CRIMES AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT, HOMELAND SECURITY TASK
FORCE INVESTIGATIONS, LOS ANGELES, AND IRWINDALE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
1) The Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) between the
Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Los Angeles Homeland Security) and the City of Irwindale Police Department for the Reimbursement of Joint Operations Expenses from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, was approved and the Chief of Police was authorized to execute same; 2) the Addendum to the MOU between Homeland Security and the City of Irwindale Police Department was approved and the Chief of Police was authorized to execute; 3) the First Amended Memorandum of Agreement for the Southern
California High Intensity Financial Crimes Area ( HIFCA) El Camino Real ( ECR) Financial Crimes Task Force between Homeland Security and the City of Irwindale Police Department was approved and the Chief of Police was authorized to execute; and 4) the Addendum to the First Amended Memorandum of Agreement for the Southern California High Intensity Financial Crimes Area ( HIFCA) El Camino Real ( ECR) Financial Crimes Task Force between
Homeland Security and the City of Irwindale Police Department was approved the Chief of Police was authorized to execute same.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 20G REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
REQUEST TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH LSA
APPROVE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF CEQA
AMENDMENT 2 TO DOCUMENTS ( INITIAL STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THE AGMT FOR REPORT) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVEN ( 11)
CONTRACT SVCS SPECULATIVE CONCRETE TILT -UP BUILDINGS FOR A TOTAL WITH LSA ASSOC., INC. OF 1. 27 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS PARK USES ON AN APPROXIMATELY
62. 7 ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT 500 SPEEDWAY
DRIVE; APNS 8532- 004- 022, 8532- 004- 026, AND 8532- 004- 025 COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda requested to table this matter until the BRECEDA Council is provided more information regarding the project.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted that meetings could be arranged to MIRANDA answer any questions that the Councilmembers may have.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to table this matter until the Council is provided more information relating to the project.
MAYOR ORTIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ortiz, Associate Planner Chou noted that the recommended action is to approve an amendment to an existing contract and noted that the amendment would not cause the city to incur in additional costs, as these would be picked up by the developer and the applicant.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda asked if postponing the consideration of the BRECEDA amendment would hurt the project, to which Associate Planner Chou advised that it would not.
MAYOR PRO TEM In reply to a comment by Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz, Associate Planner AMBRIZ Chou indicated that staff is still undergoing a CEQA analysis for the project. Once the project is ready, full details will be presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda reiterated his desire to table the item.
BRECEDA
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda asked whether the Councilmembers would still MIRANDA like to schedule meetings so that staff can provide updates, to which Mayor Ortiz stated that he would be fine with it.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola agreed that, if any member of the Council BURROLA feels uncomfortable with what they would be voting for, they should be able to hold off on the matter until they are fully informed.
MAYOR ORTIZ Mayor Ortiz concurred with Councilmember Burrola.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda agreed with Councilmember Breceda.
ROLL CALL The above -mentioned motion was approved with Councilmembers Breceda, Burrola, and Mayor Ortiz in favor, Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz opposed, and Councilmember Garcia absent.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
LUIS FARIAS Luis 1= arias from AmRock spoke in favor of allowing additional security measures at Old Dominion.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated her belief that residents are not being heard, said she was not satisfied with the Police Department, and stated that the Planning Commission should meet twice a month.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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ANONYMOUS An anonymous individual played a recording purporting to be from Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti -Defamation League, regarding a campaign to deescalate hate speech.
HANK FORD AND " Hank Ford" and " Michael Whitmann" made hateful comments.
MICHAEL WHITMANN
RECESS At 7: 05 p. m., the City Council took a short recess.
RECONVENE At 7: 21 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
MICHAEL WHITMANN " Michael Whitmann" continued his hateful comments.
JOSEPH TAPIA Joseph Tapia spoke against cutting down an oak tree located near City Hall.
ERIC HARTMANN " Eric Hartmann" made hateful comments.
NEW BUSINESS None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented his report.
M I RAN DA
1) Applications are being accepted through December 6 for the scheduled vacancies on city commissions. Applications for an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending in 2026 are also being accepted through November 20.
Notices have been mailed to all residents.
2) A special Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for October 30.
3) The Irwindale Speedway will be holding a special " Night of Destruction" event on October 28.
4) Staff is working on additions to the Veterans Monument in front of City Hall. Parking near the area will be limited during construction. 5) Temporary lighting has been installed at Irwindale Park while the park improvement project is underway.
6) He also listed upcoming Recreation events.
REQUESTS BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
FOR FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola requested that staff present a report on the BURROLA housing program' s 45- year covenant and related laws at the next meeting. He also requested a report from Code Enforcement detailing CITY COUNCIL. MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR PRO TEM
AMBRIZ
ADJOURNMENT
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the number of businesses that have business licenses and how many businesses exist in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Ambriz repeated his request to place an item relating to the citywide cameras on the next agenda.
There being no further busines to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 35 p. m.
M. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held November 8, 2023.