IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 14, 2024
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6: 31 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Present: Councilmembers Mario A. Breceda, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
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 1 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 The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Pro Tem Burrola reported on their ORTIZ AND MAYOR attendance at the Independent Cities Association conference.
PRO TEM BURROLA
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda stated that he was unable to attend the BRECEDA conference due to an illness but would reimburse the City for any related expenses it has incurred due to his absence.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Sylvia Jaramillo.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES 1
PROMOTIONS None.
PROCLAMATIONS 1
PRESENTATIONS 1
COMMENDATIONS None.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Garcia absent.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra suggested that Councilmember Breceda retract GUERRA his motion due to a potential conflict of interest with item E COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda retracted his motion.
BRECEDA
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda abstaining on Item No. 19E and Councilmember Garcia absent.
ITEM NO. 19A
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS/
PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 19B
CLAIM REJECTION --
SAIDA GONZALEZ V.
CITY OF IRWINDALE
TEM NO. 19C
ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE
EXAMINATION OF
TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX RECORDS
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 09- 3486
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19D
APPROVE
APPROPRIATION OF
ASSET FORFEITURE
FUNDS
WARRANTS/ DEMANDS/ PAYROLL
The warrants / demands 1 payroll were approved.
CLAIM REJECTION — SAIDA GONZALEZ V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Saida Gonzalez v. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09-3486 AUTHORIZING
THE EXAMINATION OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
RECORDS
Resolution No. 2024-09- 3486, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS," was adopted.
APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 10- 3487
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19E
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT
AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT WITH
STEVEN A. ORMENYI
ASSOC.
ITEM NO. 19F
APPLY FOR THE CA
GROWTH STRATEGIC
COUNCIL COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE CENTERS
GRANT FUNDING
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
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Resolution No. 2024-10- 3487, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING RECEIPT OF AND APPROPRIATING
FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR USE BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT," was adopted.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH STEVEN A. ORMENYI & ASSOCIATES
Amendment No. 3 to the professional services contract agreement between Steven A. Ormenyi & Associates and the City of Irwindale for the contract administration during the construction of the Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV and V, was approved; Councilmember Breceda abstaining.
APPLY FOR THE CALIFORNIA GROWTH STRATEGIC COUNCIL
SGC) COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS (CRC) GRANT
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1, 200,000 OR ANY AMOUNT
APPROVED FOR, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE STANDARD AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 12- 3489, entitled:
2024- 12- 3489
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY
MANAGER' S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH
COUNCIL FOR THE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS ( CRC)
PROGRAM ROND 1 DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $ 1, 200, 000, OR ANY OTHER AMOUNT AWARDED, AND
NEGOTIATED AND EXECUTE ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THESE GRANT FUNDS."
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated that a developer wishes to construct warehouses along 92 acres of city -owned property fronting the 210 freeway but suggested changing the zoning since said development would not be the highest and best use of the site.
PAT GONZALES Pat Gonzales stated that the City lost $ 700 on 17 unused tickets to Knott' s Berry Farm and expressed her disappointment that the City is losing money due to individuals cancelling their reservations to events.
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A UPDATE ON OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MISSION REPAIRS — UPDATE ON OUR VERBAL.
LADY OF GUADALUPE
MISSION REPAIRS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest with BRECEDA this item and exited the Council Chambers at 6: 44 p. m.
DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the update and provided background information on the construction of the subject facility as well as repairs needed. She noted that a January storm caused damage to the roof and water leaked into the walls and floor. Repairs include replastering and painting walls, refurbishing the floor, and replacing the carpet, all of which are covered under the City' s insurance coverage. Repairs to the roof are on hold due to the forecast of an upcoming storm. Crews will place a tarp over the roof in the meantime to protect the facility from further water damage. She recommended that a " Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Restoration Project" be included in the Capital Improvement Project list for fiscal year 24/ 25, to include site drainage, wall repairs, and new custom windows.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked for the date that the mission became City ORTIZ property, to which Director Rodriguez indicated that she did not have the date.
TONY NARANJO Tony Naranjo questioned why interior work was scheduled prior to the roof being repaired, to which Director Rodriguez advised that work on the roof was scheduled to commence soon, but the weather forecast caused it to be delayed, and noted that the roof will be covered with a tarp to prevent further water damage.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to several questions by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Director BURROLA Rodriguez advised that the mission' s site was inspected in 2019 and that the inspection report outlines all areas that need to be addressed.
The report was presented to the Council in 2019.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked whether a porch could be installed at the ORTIZ front entrance to protect against the rain and summer heat, to which Director Rodriguez stated that the request would need to be researched since it would alter the look of a historic building.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz noted the age of the building and asked about its structural integrity, to which Director Rodriguez advised that the report does not note any structural deficiencies. She further indicated that the building is over 100 years old and does not include rebar since it was not the standard at the time of construction. However, staff would look into the concern.
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COUNCIL CONSENSUS Consensus was reached to receive and file the report.
ITEM NO. 21B IRWINDALE' S TARGETED BUSINESS OUTREACH AND
IRWINDALE' S RETENTION STRATEGY
TARGETED BUSINESS
OUTREACH AND
RETENTION STRATEGY
ASSISTANT TO THE Assistant to the City Manager Espino introduced Kevin Ham of RSG CITY MANAGER ESPINO Provided background info on why RSG was recruited for this subject KEVIN HAM Kevin Ham with RSG discussed the staff report and made a PowerPoint presentation, which included a suggestion to create business visitation teams in order to increase communication with local businesses in order to develop better relationships.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Assistant to the ORTIZ City Manager Espino confirmed that the visits would be conducted monthly, with follow-up visits to be conducted as needed.
Councilmember Ortiz expressed his approval of the recommendation and suggested that additional measures be taken to attract more businesses. He further suggested that the results of the monthly visits be reported to the Council.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz concurred with Councilmember Ortiz and recommended moving forward with staffs recommendations.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda noted that the arrangement would also BRECEDA serve to inform local businesses that the City is watching to mitigate illegal activities.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to receive and file the Targeted Business Outreach and Retention Strategy Memo and authorize staff to proceed in developing Irwindale' s Business Visitation Team and commence visits to local businesses to better understand the business community, build relationships, and develop strategies that will support a healthy economy and jobs. The motion was unanimously approved, Councilmember Garcia absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 22A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 01- 2020 FOR THE DIGITAL
DEVELOPMENT CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD LOCATED AGREEMENT FOR THE AT 4800 RIVERGRADE ROAD
DIGITAL CONVERSION
OF AN EXISTING
STATIC BILLBOARD
LOCATED AT 4800
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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RIVERGRADE ROAD
PLANNING
TECHNICIAN ROMERO
ANDY GOODMAN
OPEN
PUBLIC HEARING
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Planning Technician Martin Romero presented the staff report.
Andy Goodman spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated that he was available for questions.
Mayor Ambriz opened the public hearing at 7: 32 p. m.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa suggested that the agreement be reviewed in 5 years and requested that the applicant make a contribution of a scholarship to the Irwindale Community Foundation.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ambriz closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 7. 34 p. m.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda requested that staff look into whether BRECEDA funding that is earmarked for the Irwindale Community Foundation actually goes to the City' s General Fund, to which City Manager Miranda stated that he would look into the question.
COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Director Borhani ORTIZ clarified that the developer would pay $ 35k per billboard structure face, totaling $ 70k per structure.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda asked whether the agreement could be BRECEDA revisited in five years as requested by Mr. Barbosa, to which Mr.
Goodman advised that doing so would create a disadvantage for his company unless it is also enacted retroactively with all other billboard companies in the City. Mr. Goodman then elaborated on the revenues the City stands to gain per the proposed development agreement and explained the difference in rates between the signs along the 210 freeway vs. those along the 605 freeway.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz asked whether the developer would consider donating to the Irwindale Community Foundation, to which Mr. Goodman stated that the request could be discussed amongst the property owner, easement owner, and the billboard company. Mr. Goodman also noted the value of the free advertising that the City could take advantage of.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda stated that, what the Council does to one BRECEDA billboard developer, it must do to all, to which City Attorney Guerra stated that this would pose a challenge since the other developers already have agreements in place.
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MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola spoke on the need to generate additional BURROLA revenue for the Irwindale Community Foundation.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked about advertising space on the billboards ORTIZ that is available to the City, to which Mr. Goodman stated that the City may offer it to non -profits, such as the Irwindale Community Foundation, on a space -available basis, as stipulated in the Development Agreement.
RE -OPEN Mayor Ambriz re -opened the public hearing at 7: 46 p. m.
PUBLIC HEARING
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa asked whether it would be unethical for the City to sell its advertising space in order to donate its proceeds to the Irwindale Community Foundation, to which City Attorney Guerra stated that he would have to look into the request.
ANDY GOODMAN Mr. Goodman stated that selling the City' s advertising space to others would conflict with the development agreement.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez spoke positively about the proposed development agreement and stated that she agreed with Mr. Goodman' s statements.
TONY NARANJO Tony Naranjo also suggested approving the agreement, noting that the digital billboards would generate a tremendous amount of revenue for the City.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ambriz closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 7: 50 p. m.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola stated that the City could also advertise on BURROLA other billboards in the City.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra asked whether Mr. Goodman would be GUERRA amenable to including non- profit entities under Section 2. 7 of the development agreement, to which Mr. Goodman agreed to and stated that the agreement could be amended to include the request and executed afterward.
ORDINANCE NO. 775 Ordinance No. 775, entitled:
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 01-
2020 BETWEEN CITY OF IRWINDALE AND RIVERGRADE
HOLDING LLC TO ALLOW FOR THE DIGITAL CONVERSION OF
AN EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD LOCATED AT 4800
RIVERGRADE ROAD ( APN: 8535- 020- 045, 8535--020- 047, 8535- 020-08) IN THE M- 2 ( HEAVY MANUFACTURING) ZONE SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND MAKING
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FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF; AND FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15302 ( CLASS 2; REPLACEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION)", was
introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, including an amendment to Section 2.7, to read developer shall also provide, free of charge to City, or any City -- approved nonprofit entity, on a space available basis, advertising space on the digital billboard structure," on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved; Councilmember Garcia absent.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda reported the following:
MIRANDA
1) Most city offices will be closed on February 19 in honor of Presidents Day.
2) The City is collaborating with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on February 26.
3) A community development workshop to discuss the 10- acre site on Allen Drive has been rescheduled to March 4.
4) A public scoping meeting regarding the Irwindale Brew Yard specific plan has been scheduled for February 22.
5) A visioning meeting to discuss the future Library project has been scheduled for February 15.
6) He also provided details on upcoming Recreation events.
AGENDA ITEMS
REQUESTED BY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda suggested potentially purchasing a new BRECEDA vehicle for the City Manager' s use, to which City Manager Miranda expressed his gratitude but suggested holding off on the purchase until the next City Manager begins.
ITEM NO. 24A IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM —
IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORTIZ
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz suggested reimplementing a Youth in ORTIZ Government program, including having participants engage in a mock City Council meeting or potentially shadowing City officials or employees.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ambriz, City Manager Miranda stated that staff would need additional details on what the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2024
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would like to implement in order to research the request and present a report.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz stated that he would like to contact Manzanita, ORTIZ Merwin, and Las Palmas elementary schools, noting that past participants from these schools enjoyed participating in mock Council meetings.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda concurred with Councilmember Ortiz' s BRECEDA suggestion and suggested directing staff to work on the request and return with a report at a future meeting.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted that participated in a similar program MIRANDA during his tenure at a school in La Puente and noted that participants from grades five through eight would participate in mock Council meetings, would shadow City officials, and attend Council meetings, and asked whether the Council wished for staff to research these ideas for Irwindale, to which Councilmember Ortiz agreed.
City Manager Miranda advised that additional information would be presented to the Council at its meeting of February 28.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 06 p. m., in memory f ylvia Jaramillo.
La' ra . Nieto, MMC
Cnief Ueputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held February 28, 2024.