IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
MAY 22, 2024
WEDNESDAY
5: 30 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in a special meeting at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; and Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS None.
RECESS TO At 5: 31 p. m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the CLOSED SESSION following:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government code Section 54956. 9 d)( 4)
Number of cases: One
ACTION: Direction given to staff; no reportable action taken.
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant Legal Counsel; Kambiz Borhan, Finance Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organizations: IMEA, 10EA, IPOA, and Unrepresented Employees
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff, no reportable action taken.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954. 5( c), 54956. 9( d)( 1) Name of Case: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale
Case Number: 22STCV01394
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 22, 2024
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RECONVENE IN At 6: 38 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6: 40 p. m.
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chy f Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held June 12, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 2212024
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6: 40 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
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 I City Treasurer; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering 1 Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Armando Hegdahl,
Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz provided a short biography and introduced Cesar Tapia, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Ambriz presented Cesar with a Certificate of Recognition.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted a correction to the warrants included in MIRANDA Consent Calendar Item No. 19B and noted that a corrected redline version of the ordinance included with Item No. 21 B was distributed to the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the 1CSC GARCIA conference in Las Vegas and the Contract Cities conference held recently.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola reported on his attendance at the Contract BURROLA Cities conference.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz thanked Police Chief Hofford and Officer Lopez ORTIZ on behalf of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for expediting a safety and security assessment of the church.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola also congratulated all Irwindale high school BURROLA and college graduates.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR AMBRIZ
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR AMBRIZ
VERONICA LOPEZ
l: : IWK., 10i l/ sl
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES I
PROMOTIONS
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS 1
COMMENDATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF
RECOGNITION TO THE
IRWINDALE
ROCKABILITIES
PROGRAM
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAY 22, 2024
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Mayor Ambriz also reported on his attendance at the Contract Cities conference.
Mayor Ambriz welcomed Veronica Lopez, Field Representative for Assemblymember Blanca Rubio.
Veronica Lopez introduced Abel Casanova as Assemblymember Blanca Rubio' s new Field Representative.
Abel Casanova introduced himself and stated that he was looking forward to working with City representatives.
None.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO THE IRWINDALE
ROCKABILITIES PROGRAM
The Certificate of Recognition was presented.
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 Ortiz abstaining on Item No. 19A and Councilmember Breceda absent.
ITEM NO. 19A MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS HELD MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2024
SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETINGS HELD The minutes of the special and regular meetings held May 8, 2024, MAY 8, 2024 were approved as presented.
ITEM NO. 19B WARRANTS / DEMANDS I PAYROLL
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS / PAYROLL The warrants 1 demands 1 payroll were approved.
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MAY 22, 2024
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ITEM NO. 19C APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
APPROVAL OF MOU FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR TRAINING
WITH THE FBI FOR FACILITY
TRAINING
The Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Irwindale and the Federal Bureau of Investigation was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
RUTH QUEJIA Ruth Quejia, a realtor that represents the Aguayo family, requested Council consideration to release the Aguayos out of the covenants tied to their property under the City' s housing purchase program, to which Mayor Ambriz stated that staff is looking into the request.
SPANISH SPEAKER An anonymous Spanish- speaking individual requested assistance from Code Enforcement staff regarding illegal street vendors situated along the 605 freeway and Ramona Boulevard, to which City Manager Miranda advised that City staff has contacted various agencies and noted that CalTrans has committed to fencing off the area but has not provided a timeline for its completion. He added that City resources would be expended to see how the area could be monitored and the problem mitigated.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke on differing points of views between Planning Department staff and residents and requested an update on upcoming housing workshops. She also suggested that staff work with the Aguayo family to release them from housing program covenants.
LETTER FROM TUTORS A letter received from the Library Department' s Tutoring Program was read into the record wherein they requested additional items and supplies.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke against mixed -use zoning at the quarry and suggested that it be zoned for commercial uses.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz requested that staff work with the Spanish- speaking individual regarding his concern with illegal street vendors, to which City Manager Miranda advised that he would personally reach out to the speaker to discuss the matter.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda added that staff plans on holding the housing MIRANDA workshop to discuss the housing program' s 45- year covenant.
However, staff is also working on a potential policy change for the Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program which may impact the First Time Homebuyer Program policy, and staff wishes to make sure that the Housing Authority Board completes its policy review prior to the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 22, 2024
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workshops. He added that staff will present additional information to the Council at its June 12 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A 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
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report and made a MIRANDA PowerPoint presentation.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz stated that he would make the first nomination and, if the nomination is unsuccessful, the Mayor Pro Tern would be allowed to make a nomination. If that nomination is also unsuccessful, the remaining Councilmembers would be allowed to make nominations, beginning with Councilmember Garcia and followed by
Councilmember Ortiz.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Nathan Romero.
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful: Councilmembers Garcia and Ortiz abstained and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola nominated Casey Miranda.
BURROLA
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful: Councilmember Garcia opposed, Councilmember Ortiz abstained, and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia nominated Dominique Reyes.
GARCIA
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful: Councilmember Garcia in favor, Councilmember Ortiz abstained, and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Mayor Ambriz opposed.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz nominated Teresa Ortiz.
ORTIZ
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful: Councilmember Garcia and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola opposed and Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
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MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz nominated Melissa Carlson.
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful Councilmember Garcia opposed, Councilmember Ortiz abstained, and Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Mayor Ambriz in favor.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola nominated Marguerite Lopez Sapien.
BURROLA
ROLL CALL The nomination was unsuccessful Councilmember Garcia in favor, Councilmember Ortiz opposed, Mayor Pro Tern Burrola in favor, and Mayor Ambriz abstained.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia nominated Teresa Ortiz.
GARCIA
ROLL CALL The nomination was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No, 2024- 30- 3507, entitled:
2024- 30- 3507
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 Garcia, seconded by Mayor Ambriz, and unanimously approved
Councilmember Breceda absent), thereby appointing Teresa Ortiz to the Planning Commission.
ANTHONY NARANJO Anthony Naranjo asked clarifying questions about abstention votes, to which Assistant City Attorney Traxler indicated that abstentions are considered no -votes. Anthony Naranjo suggested that his concern be researched further.
ITEM NO. 21 B
CONSOLIDATION
AND UPDATE OF
IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS
REGARDING THE
CITY' S BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER OLIVARES
CONSOLIDATION AND UPDATE OF IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS REGARDING THE CITY' S BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.
MAYOR PRO TEM As requested by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Assistant City Manager BURROLA Olivares further detailed the changes to current procedures that the proposed ordinance would enact.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ORDINANCE NO. 777
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING
ITEM NO. 21 C
VERBAL UPDATE ON
IRWINDALE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, PHASES IV
AND V
COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA AND CITY
MANAGER MIRANDA
DIRECTOR CHAN
COUNCILMEMBER
ORTIZ
MAYOR PRO TEM
BURROLA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA AND CITY
MANAGER MIRANDA
CITY MANAGER
MIRANDA
MAY 22, 2024
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Ordinance Not 777, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE REPEALING CHAPTERS 2. 28 ( PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION), 2. 32 ( PLANNING COMMISSION),
2. 56 ( SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION), AND 2. 60 ( YOUTH
COMMISSION), AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 2. 30 ( CITY
COMMISSIONS) WITHIN TITLE 2 ( ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CONSOLIDATE AND ESTABLISH UNIFORMITY AMONG ALL
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE," was introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, and unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
VERBAL UPDATE ON IRWINDALE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, PHASES IV AND V
Councilmember Garcia and City Manager Miranda declared potential conflicts of interest and exited the Council Chambers at 7: 39 p. m.
Director Chan presented the update and made a PowerPoint presentation.
Responding to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Director Chan advised that the project is scheduled to be completed by June 17.
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola thanked Director Chan, who then thanked staff from the Public Works Services and Engineering departments.
None.
Councilmember Garcia and City Manager Miranda returned to the Council Chambers at 7: 44 p. m.
City Manager Miranda reported the following:
1) City offices will be closed on May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
2) The Fiscal year 2024/ 2025 Budget Workshop is scheduled for
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May 29.
3) A Community Housing Workshop to discuss the 10- acre parcel on Allen Drive has been scheduled for June 3.
4) The Community Development Department is updating the Safety Element and adding an Environmental Justice component, the review of which is scheduled to conclude on June 17.
5) The 45- day public review period for the Gateway Specific Plan will conclude on June 27.
6) Library staff and programs will return to the Library on May 28. 7) The Police Officers Association and the Public Works Association will compete in a comhole competition on May 30.
8) The Dan Diaz Recreation Center re -opened its doors after the completion of the facility roofing project, which was completed ahead of schedule.
9) He then provided updates on upcoming Recreation and Senior Center events.
FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS REQUESTED
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz requested that staff present information on what steps need to be taken in order to change the zoning of the Reliance 2 site, where the zoning had been set through an initiative petition by City voters. He stated that the site should be rezoned in order to bring in higher revenue and to improve the quality of life of residents.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz agreed with the suggestion and stated that he ORTIZ was opposed to the specific plan for the site.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia concurred and added that information on GARCIA what could be done with the site should also be presented.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola stated that he too would like more information BURROLA about the site and the reasons behind a potential site zone change.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to direct staff to prepare and present information on the steps needed in order to change the zoning of the Reliance 2 site. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
CITY MANAGER Responding to a question by City Manager Miranda, Mayor Ambriz MIRANDA stated that the information could be presented at the June 26 Council meeting.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to several questions by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, City BURROLA Manager Miranda advised that staff is working on a Zoning Code update. Assistant City Attorney Traxler added that the Zoning Code update and the Reliance 2 Specific Plan are separate subjects.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 54 p. m.
Laddra VI. Nieto, MMC
CF'tef eputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held June 12, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
MAY 22, 2024
WEDNESDAY
7: 54 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 Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
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 / City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
ITEM NO. 27A
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
HELD MAY 8, 2024
ITEM NO. 27B
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS/
PAYROLL
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 absent and Councilmember Ortiz abstaining on Item No. 27A.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2024
The minutes of the regular meeting held April 24, 2024, were approved.
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES MAY 22, 2024
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 55 p. m.
lilt W,
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held June 12, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 22, 2024
6060 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 7: 55 P. M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Vice Chair Larry G. Burrola; Chair Albert F. Ambriz
Absent: Board Member Mark A. Breceda
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 / Building Official; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Vice Chair Burrola, seconded by Board Member Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Board Member Ortiz abstained on Item No. 33A and Board Member Breceda absent.
ITEM NO. 33A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 9, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held April 24, 2024, were HELD MAY 9, 2024 approved as presented.
ITEM NO. 33B ACQUISITION OF 16154- 16158 ARROW HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE
ACQUISITION OF CA
16154 — 16158 ARROW
HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. HA 2024-06- 144, entitled:
HA 2024- 06- 144
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF 16154- 16158 ARROW
HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
HOUSING COORDINATOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND 12," was adopted.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
There were no speakers.
There being no further
adjourned at 7: 57 p. m.
MAY 22, 2024
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businer to conduct, the meeting was
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as submitted to at the meeting held June 12, 2024.