CITY OF IRWINDALE
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE., IRWINDALE CA 91706 • PHONE: (626) 430-2200
NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
June 3, 2024
6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
ALBERT F. AMBRIZ - Chair
LARRY G. BURROLA - Vice Chair
MARK A. BRECEDA - Board Member
MANUEL R. GARCIA - Board Member
H. MANUEL ORTIZ - Board Member
Via Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811611191 In the event that a Zoom broadcast is unavailable, staff will promptly notify the public through its social media platforms. The public meeting will proceed in accordance with The Brown Act.
Listen Over Phone: +1 669 900 6833; Webinar ID: 848 1161 1191
June 3, 2024
Spontaneous Communications: The public is encouraged to address the Housing Authority on any matter listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Comments made under Spontaneous Communications are limited to the special meeting agenda items only.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Housing Authority may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Housing Authority meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA and Government Code section 54953(g), the Housing Authority has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can be found on the City’s website:
https://www.irwindaleca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8075/AB-2449-Reasonable-Accommodation-Policy. If you need special assistance to participate in a Housing Authority meeting or other services offered by this City, including an electronic or printed copy of the City’s reasonable accommodation policy, please contact City Hall at (626) 430-2200. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Note: Staff reports are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Hall, 5050 N.
Irwindale Avenue, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday).
Compensation for Board Members: Compensation for the members of the Irwindale City Council is $750.16 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency. Councilmembers will receive additional compensation of $50/meeting, not to exceed $150 per month, for the convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Housing Authority and an additional compensation of $300/meeting for convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Reclamation Authority.
June 3, 2024
Code of Ethics
As City of Irwindale Housing Authority Members, our fundamental duty is to serve the public good. We are committed to the principle of an efficient and professional local government. We will be exemplary in obeying the letter and spirit of Local, State and Federal laws and City policies affecting the operation of the government and in our private life. We will be independent and impartial in our judgment and actions.
We will work for the common good of the City of Irwindale community and not for any private or personal interest. We will endeavor to treat all people with respect and civility. We will commit to observe the highest standards of morality and integrity, and to faithfully discharge the duties of our office regardless of personal consideration. We shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of others.
We will inform ourselves on public issues, listen attentively to public discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. We will base our decisions on the merit and substance of that business. We will be fair and equitable in all actions, claims or transactions. We shall not use our official position to influence government decisions in which we have a financial interest or where we have a personal relationship that could present a conflict of interest, or create a perception of a conflict of interest.
We shall not take advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain by virtue of our public office that are not available to the public in general. We shall refrain from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefit that might compromise our independence of judgment or action or give the appearance of being compromised.
We will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit or embarrassment to the City of Irwindale. We will be honest in thought and deed in both our personal and official lives.
Ultimate responsibility for complying with this Code of Ethics rests with the individual elected official. In addition to any other penalty as provided by law, violation of this Code of Ethics may be used as a basis for disciplinary action or censure of a Council Member.
These things we hereby pledge to do in the interest and purposes for which our government has been established.
Irwindale Housing Authority
June 3, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. ROLL CALL: Board Members: Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Vice Chair Larry G. Burrola; Chair Albert F. Ambriz
5. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
6. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.
A. Development Workshop #2 - 10 Acre Site on Allen Drive Department: Administration
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction.
7. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Comments made under Spontaneous Communications are limited to the special meeting agenda items only.
8. ADJOURN
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Assistant Authority Secretary, certify that I caused the agenda for the special meeting of the Housing Authority to be held on June 3, 2024, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on May 30, 2024. ______________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
Item #6.A.
Date: June 3, 2024
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Housing Authority Board From: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director
Issue: Development Workshop #2 - 10 Acre Site on Allen Drive Executive Director's Recommendation:
Discuss and provide direction.
Administrative Action:
Submitted/Prepared by:
Fernando Lopez, Housing Coordinator
Approved by:
Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director
Background and Analysis:
On March 4, 2024. The City Council was provided with the first in a series of workshops designed to identify the City Councils vision for the development of the 10-acre site on Allen Drive.
Tonight’s workshop is the second in the series and is designed to provide the City Council with the results of the Community Survey conducted by staff at the request of City Council.
The goal of tonight’s is to workshop is to refine the vision for the 10- acre site and obtain further direction from City Council.
This report will be supplemented by a Power Point presentation.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Attachments:
None