IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 13, 2023
WEDNESDAY
6. 42 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL. Present: Councilmembers Mary 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; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance I City Treasurer; 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
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia attended the meeting via teleconference for GARCIA just cause per AB 2449.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted that Item 21 L will be pulled from the MIRANDA agenda and will not be discussed.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
REORGANIZATION
OF CITY COUNCIL
CHIEF DEPUTY Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report and outlined CITY CLERK NIETO the process for the reorganization, beginning with nominations for Mayor.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz nominated Councilmember Ambriz.
ORTIZ
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia nominated Councilmember Breceda.
GARCIA
ROLL CALL There being no further nominations, a roll call vote was conducted for the first nomination received, that of Councilmember Ambriz for Mayor: Councilmembers Ambriz, Burrola, and Ortiz voted in favor; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia opposed. As such,
Councilmember Ambriz was appointed Mayor.
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MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz then asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Ambriz nominated Councilmember Burrola.
ROLL CALL There being no further nominations, a roll call vote was conducted for the nomination of Councilmember Burrola for Mayor Pro Tem: the nomination was unanimously approved. As such, Councilmember Burrola was appointed Mayor Pro Tem.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz congratulated Mayor Ambriz and Mayor Pro ORTIZ Tem Burrola on their appointments and thanked his colleagues for their support during his term as Mayor.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola noted Councilmember Ortiz's achievements BURROLA during his term as Mayor and thanked him for representing the City wonderfully. He also congratulated Mayor Ambriz on his appointment.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda thanked the entire Council and staff for BRECEDA moving the City in the right direction.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia thanked Councilmember Ortiz for his hard GARCIA work during his term as Mayor and encouraged the Council to work together for the good of the City.
MAYOR AMBRIZ
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
Mayor Ambriz commended Councilmember Ortiz for his
accomplishments during his term as Mayor and expressed his optimism for the future.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz thanked the Recreation Department for their ORTIZ wonderful Christmas Spectacular and Mayor' s Tree Lighting event.
He also thanked the Parks & Recreation Commission for their suggestions.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES I
PROMOTIONS
INTRODUCTION OF INTRODUCTION OF MICHELLE SALGADO, ADMINISTRATIVE
MICHELLE SALGADO, SECRETARY
ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY The introduction was made.
PROCLAMATIONS 1
PRESENTATIONS 1
COMMENDATIONS
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY SENATOR SUSAN RUBIO
BY SENATOR
SUSAN RUBIO The update was provided. She also provided $ 200,000 in funding to the City of Irwindale and presented Assemblymember Blanca Rubio' s certificates to Mayor Ambriz and Councilmember Ortiz in recognition of their dedication in their respective roles as Mayor Pro Tern and Mayor.
RECOGNITION ON RECOGNITION ON THE RETIREMENT OF ENGINEERING
THE RETIREMENT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY LAURA SNYDER
OF ENGINEERING
EXECUTIVE The recognition was made.
SECRETARY
LAURA SNYDER
IRWINDALE CHAMBER IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE OF COMMERCE MONTH — FORD BENEFITS GROUP
BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH -- FORD The presentation was made.
BENEFITS GROUP
CERTIFICATES OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS
RECOGNITION TO
ALL CITY DEPTS. The recognitions were made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item Nos. 21 D and 21 E which were removed for separate consideration, and 21 L which was removed from the agenda. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM 21A
MINUTES
ITEM 21 B
WARRANTS
ITEM 21 C
AMEND PERSONNEL
RULES AND UPDATE
UNREPRESENTED
PART- TIME BENEFITS
RESOLUTION TO
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held November 8, 2023
2) Regular meeting held November 8, 2023
WARRANTS
The warrant register was approved.
AMEND PERSONNEL RULES AND UPDATE UNREPRESENTED
PART- TIME BENEFITS RESOLUTION TO COMPLY WITH THE
NEW CALIFORNIA SICK LEAVE LAW ( SB 616)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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COMPLY WITH THE
NEW CALIFORNIA
SICK LEAVE
LAW ( SB 616)
RESOLUTION NO.
2023- 88--3466
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 87- 3465
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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Resolution No. 2023- 88- 3466, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 14.20.7 OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE PERSONNEL RULES REGARDING SICK LEAVE
BENEFITS PURSUANT TO SB 616 FOR PART- TIME,
TEMPORARY, AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES," and
Resolution No. 2023-87- 3465, entitled:
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
2021- 117--3239, AND ESTABLISHING THE BENEFITS FOR
UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED NON -PERMANENT, AND
PERMANENT PART- TIME AT -WILL CITY EMPLOYEES," were
adopted.
ITEM 21 F
DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE
COMPLIANCE REPORT
REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO GOV. CODE
IIITEM 21 G
APPROVAL OF THE
2024 LOCAL
APPOINTMENTS LIST
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 96- 3474
ADOPTED
ITEM 21 H
FEE WAIVER FOR
USE OF CITY FACILITY
FOR A FOUR -DAY
VOTE CENTER FOR
THE MARCH 5, 2024,
PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY ELECTION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE COMPLIANCE REPORT
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 66006
The City Council reviewed, received, and filed the Development Impact Fee Compliance Report for Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
APPROVAL OF THE 2024 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Resolution No. 2023- 96- 3474, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE
PREPARATION OF THE 2024 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST AND
POSTING OF THE SAME," was adopted.
FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF CITY FACILITY FOR A FOUR -DAY
VOTE CENTER FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY ELECTION
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RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No, 2023-87- 3465, entitled:
2023- 87- 3465
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 MARCH
5, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VOTE
CENTER FACILITY USE AGREEMENT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY ELECTION AND GENERAL ELECTIONS IN 2024, AND
VOTE CENTER ELECTION PLAN FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024,
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION," was adopted.
ITEM 211 CONTRACT APPROVAL — PLACEWORKS AMENDMENT # 1
CONTRACT APPROVAL
PLACEWORKS Contract Amendment No. 1 with PlaceWorks, Inc., was approved AMENDMENT # 1 for the preparation of an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report to be prepared in association with land use entitlement applications for property located at 13620 Live Oak Lane, Irwindale, CA 91706.
ITEM NO. 21J PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT — KP IRWINDALE
PROJECT OWNER, LLC
REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT — KP The Amended and Restated Project Reimbursement Agreement with IRWINDALE OWNER, KP Irwindale Owner, LLC, was approved for the reimbursement of LLC 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.
ITEM NO. 21 K RETROACTIVELY APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF THE RETROACTIVELY CITY' S TWO ( 2) CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS ( CMS) BY OUR
APPROVE A FEE LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH
WAIVER FOR USE OF
THE CITY' S TWO ( 2)
CHANGEABLE
MESSAGE SIGNS
CMS) BY OUR LADY
OF GUADALUPE
CHURCH
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023-99- 3477, entitled:
2023- 99-3477
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE RETROACTIVELY APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH' S USE OF THE CITY' S
TWO ( 2) CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS ( CMS)," was adopted.
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ITEM NO. 21 L REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AMENDMENT NO. 2 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH
TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES ( ESA) TO COMPLETE
CONSULTING THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT,
CONTRACT WITH SAFETY ELEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN
ESA ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT AND THE APPROPRIATE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH
STATE LAW
This item was removed from the agenda and was not considered.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 21 D INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW AND DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT POLICY INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
REVIEW AND
DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY
FRED BARBOSA Responding to a question by Fred Barbosa, Director Borhani explained that each fund is maintained in its own account and that they are all independently verified and audited, with separate financial audit reports being prepared for each City agency.
MOTION Resolution No. 2023- 92- 3470, entitled;
2023- 92- 3470
ADOPTED " A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD, AND RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-38- 3416,
SA 2023- 39- 3417, HA 2023- 06- 137, AND RA 2023- 03- 038 IN THEIR
ENTIRETY, AND ADOPTING A CITY OF IRWINDALE
INVESTMENT POLICY, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
CITY TREASURER TO INVEST THE SURPLUS FUNDS OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, IRWINDALE
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND IRWINDALE RECLAMATION
AUTHORITY," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 21 E
ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF
DONATED FUNDS
FROM THE IRWINDALE
COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF
DONATED FUNDS FROM THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda objected since she believed that funding from the Community Foundation should not be used for this matter, to which CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2023
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Director Borhani advised that the proposed expenditure has already been approved by the Foundation Board. He advised that the Foundation' s expenditure would allow staff to utilize recently purchased software to prepare its meeting agendas and agenda reports and noted that the proposed expenditure was conservatively calculated.
Dena Zepeda still objected to the Foundation' s expenditure on the software, stating that the City should purchase it for the Foundation.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ambriz, City Manager Miranda reconfirmed Director Borhani' s statements and noted that the total cost for the Foundation' s share of the utilization of the software would be $ 580, which is minimal.
MAYOR PRO TEM
BURROLA
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 94- 3472
ADOPTED
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
MALIK TARIQ
MAHMOOD
MURABBI SILSILAH
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola concurred that the Foundation has approved the expenditure.
Resolution No. 2023- 94- 3472, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF DONATED FUNDS FROM THE IRWINDALE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE USE OF CIVICPLUS
FORMERLY KNOWN AS CIVICCLERK) AGENDA MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE," was adopted on the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
Malik Tariq Mahmood Murabbi Silsilah emailed comments where he urged people of all religions to work towards peace.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman emailed comments wherein she requested that members of the public be permitted to make comments over Zoom and that individuals be permitted to donate time to others to make public comments.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke on what she perceived to be dirty chairs and a dirty kitchen at the Community Center. She also noted that complaints about the cleanliness of the Recreation Building' s kitchen have been received and stated her belief that the Planning Department has violated her rights by not allowing her to speak at community meetings.
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RUTH QUEJIA Ruth Quejia, realtor, asked that the Housing Authority permit the Aguayo family to sell their home for market value and stated that the Aguayos are willing to pay any penalties in doing so and violating the site' s covenants.
CASEY MIRANDA Casey Miranda stated that the housing program' s requirements are too stringent and requested that the Aguayos be allowed to sell their home for market value.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa requested that the Housing Authority' s general counsel investigate allegations made by Ruth Quejia.
JOSEPH TAPIA Joseph Tapia requested that the design for the new Library project be modified in order to save an existing oak tree and noted that he would be circulating a petition to try and save the tree.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 23A
MAYOR' S
APPOINTMENTS OF
DELEGATES AND
ALTERNATES
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY
CLERK NIETO
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 82- 3460
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 23B
APPOINTMENT OF
A PARKS &
RECREATION
COMMISSIONER
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report.
Resolution No, 2023- 82- 3460, entitled;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY," was adopted, and the City Clerk was instructed to add the designated names into the resolution as noted by Mayor Ambriz, on the motion of
Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
APPOINTMENT OF A PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Rebecca Barbosa. The nomination failed with Councilmembers Breceda, Garcia, and Ortiz opposed; Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
Mayor Ambriz then nominated Teresa Ortiz. The nomination failed with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola opposed; Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 83- 3461
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 23C
APPOINTMENT OF
A PLANNING
COMMISSIONER
MAYOR AMBRIZ
RESOLUTION NO
2023- 84-3462
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 23D
APPOINTMENT OF
TWO SENIOR CITIZEN
COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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Mayor Ambriz then nominated Justin Kelly. The nomination was unanimously approved.
Resolution No. 2023- 83- 3461, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was
adopted on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burrola, and unanimously approved, thereby appointing Justin Kelly to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor Ambriz nominated Richard Chico. The nomination was unanimously approved.
Resolution No. 2023- 84- 3462, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was adopted on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burrola, and unanimously approved, thereby appointing Richard Chico to the Planning Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONERS
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Caroline Acosta. The motion was approved with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia opposed; Councilmember Ortiz, Mayor Pro Tem Burrola, and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
Mayor Ambriz then nominated Robert Lopez. The nomination was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 85- 3463, entitled:
2023- 85- 3463
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE SENIOR
CITIZEN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was
adopted on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burrola, and unanimously approved, thereby appointing Caroline Acosta and Robert Lopez to the Senior Citizen Commission.
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ITEM NO. 23E APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL AN
APPOINTMENT OF A UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER PLANNING 31, 2025
COMMISSIONER
TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED
VACANCY FOR A
TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 2025
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Joseph V. Rodriguez II. The nomination was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 96- 3473, entitled:
2023- 95- 3473
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER
31, 2025," was adopted on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved, thereby appointing Joseph V. Rodriguez II to the Planning Commission.
ITEM NO. 23F APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL AN
APPOINTMENT OF A UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER PLANNING 31, 2026
COMMISSIONER
TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED
VACANCY FOR A
TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 2026
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Albert Acosta. The nomination was approved, with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia opposed; Councilmember Ortiz, Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023- 86- 3464, entitled:
2023- 86- 3464
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY," was adopted on the motion of
Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved, thereby appointing Albert Acosta to the Planning Commission.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RECESS
RECONVENE
COUNCILMEMBERS
ORTIZ, BRECEDA,
MAYOR PRO TEM
BURROLA, MAYOR
AMBRIZ
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 24A
PUBLIC HEARING -
ORDINANCE RELATING
TO HOUSING NOW
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT FEE;
RESOLUTION
PERTAINING TO THE
ADOPTION OF A
FEE SCHEDULE
DIRECTOR SIMPSON
OPEN
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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At 8: 18 p. m., the City Council took a short recess.
At 8: 26 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session with all members present.
Councilmembers Ortiz, Breceda, Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and Mayor Ambriz all commended those that applied for their interest in serving the City and encouraged them to reapply when future opportunities to serve are made available.
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
773 PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CHAPTER 3. 56
OF TITLE 3 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
LINKAGE FEE, AND PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 91- 3469 PERTAINING TO THE
ADOPTION OF A FEE SCHEDULE UNDER PROPOSED CHAPTER
3. 56
Director Simpson presented the report and introduced James Edison with Wildan Financial.
Mayor Ambriz opened the public hearing at 8: 34 p. m.
ROBERT DIAZ In response to a question by Robert Diaz, Director Borhani indicated that the linkage fees raised would be limited for use by affordable housing programs.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ambriz closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 8: 35 p. m.
ORDINANCE NO. 773 Ordinance No. 773, entitled:
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING CHAPTER 3. 56 (" AFFORDABLE HOUSING
NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LINKAGE FEE") TO TITLE 3
REVENUE AND FINANCE") OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LINKAGE FEE, AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ( CEQA), PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061( B)( 3)," was introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and
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RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2023µ91- 3469, entitled:
2023- 91- 3469
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A FEE
SCHEDULED FOR CHAPTER 3. 56 (" AFFORDABLE HOUSING
NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LINKAGE FEE") OF TITLE 3
REVENUE AND FINANCE") OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LINKAGE FEE," was adopted, on
the motion of Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda reported the following:
M I RAN DA
1) The Irwindale Brew Yard is hosting a job fair on December 14 at the training center located at 6235 N. Irwindale Avenue. 2) Most City offices will be closed for the holidays, from December 25 through January 7. Normal business hours will resume on January 8.
3) He also reported on upcoming Library, Recreation, and Senior Center activities.
4) He commended the Public Works staff for their amazing work in decorating for the holidays at the Civic Center and Senior Center.
DIRECTOR CHAN Director Chan provided a construction update on the Irwindale Park Improvement Project phases 4 and 5.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Director Chan BURROLA noted that arborists have visited the project site and stated that he believes that all trees have been trimmed. Director Chan also noted that each oak tree that is removed will be replaced with two new oak trees.
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola requested a report on the trees that need to be trimmed after this project is complete.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz requested that all restroom toilet stalls at the ORTIZ park include doors, to which Director Chan stated that doors will be included as noted in the project plans.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that it is illegal to remove oak trees for the Library project.
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AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilember Ortiz asked for staff to research the feasibility of linking ORTIZ the bike lane from Irwindale Avenue to the Santa Fe Dam through Cypress Street and Azusa Canyon Road. He also requested that the Senior Center policy governing the reservation of seats at major events be reviewed at an upcoming Council meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola requested that a workshop be scheduled to BURROLA discuss funding and community preferences for housing, to which City Manager Miranda noted that he has committed to scheduling a housing workshop in February to discuss the 45- year covenants that were a part of housing programs. City Manager Miranda requested additional time so that staff can research new laws and regulations as well as funding mechanisms and sources, and report on same at the housing workshop that Mayor Pro Tern Burrola requested.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz requested that the City Attorney reach out to the Aguayo family regarding their desire to sell their house for market value. He also noted that the 10- acres identified for housing also would need to be rezoned to housing and requested information on the removal of oak trees for the new Library project.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further busines to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 56 p. m.
L ura . Nieto, MMC
C ieWeputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 10, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 13, 2023
WEDNESDAY
8: 56 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, Manuel R. Garcia, H.
Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Burrola;
Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
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 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
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia attended the meeting via teleconference for GARCIA just cause per AB 2449.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Ambriz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 29A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2023
MINUTES OF REGULAR
MEETING HELD The minutes of the regular meeting held November 8, 2023, were NOVEMBER 8, 2023 approved.
ITEM NO. 29B WARRANTS/ DEMANDS 1 PAYROLL
WARRANTS
The warrants 1 demands 1 payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 29C INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW AND DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT POLICY INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
REVIEW AND
DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. SA 2023-93- 3471, entitled:
SA 2023- 93- 3471
ADOPTED " A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD, AND RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NOS. 2023- 38- 3416, SA 2023- 39- 3417, HA 2023- 06- 137, AND RA 2023- 03- 038 IN THEIR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ITEM NO. 29D
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A
RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
AND ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO.
2023- 97- 3475
ADOPTED
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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ENTIRETY, AND ADOPTING A CITY OF IRWINDALE
INVESTMENT POLICY, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE
CITY TREASURER TO INVEST THE SURPLUS FUNDS OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, IRWINDALE
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND IRWINDALE RECLAMATION
AUTHORITY," was adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. SA 2023- 97- 3475 OF
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2024,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
Resolution No. SA 2023- 97- 3475, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AS SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE TWELVEMONTH FISCAL PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025," was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 57 p. m.
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L ura M. Nieto, M M C
C ` 'e eputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 10, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 13, 2023
5060 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 8: 57 P. M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
BOARD MEMBER
GARC IA
CONSENT CALENDAR
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; Adrian Guerra, 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
Board Member Garcia attended the meeting via teleconference for just cause per AB 2449.
MOTION A motion was made by Board Member Breceda, seconded by Board Member Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 35A
MINUTES
ITEM NO. 35B
IRWINDALE HOUSING
AUTHORITY ANNUAL
REPORT FOR
FY 2022- 2023
ITEM NO. 35C
INVESTMENT POLICY
REVIEW AND
DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY
MINUTES
The following minutes were approved:
1) Regular meeting held November 8, 2023
IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022--2023
The FY 2022--2023 Irwindale Housing Authority Annual Report was received and filed and the Board directed that it be filed with the City of Irwindale City Clerk' s Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW AND DELEGATION OF
INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. HA 2023- 07- 138, entitled:
HA 2023-07- 138
ADOPTED " A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD, HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD, AND RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NOS. 2023- 38- 3416, SA 2023- 39- 3417, HA 2023- 06- 137, AND RA 2023- 03- 038 IN THEIR
ENTIRETY, AND ADOPTING A CITY OF IRWINDALE INVESTMENT
POLICY, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY
TREASURER TO INVEST THE SURPLUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, IRWINDALE HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND IRWINDALE RECLAMATION AUTHORITY," was
adopted.
ITEM NO. 35D SB 341 ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2022- 2023 SB 341 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL The SB 341 Annual Report for FY 2022- 2023 was received and filed YEAR ( FY) 2022- 2023 and the Board directed that such report be filed with the City of Irwindale City Clerk' s Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz commented on City Council agenda item no. 24A relating to linkage fees and suggested increasing industrial linkage fees while lowering commercial linkage fees, to which General Counsel Guerra noted that the City Council has already acted on the matter and that the matter is now closed.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 01 p. m.
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L ur4M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 10, 2024.