Ordinance No. 778
EXHIBIT A
17.04.090 – Public Project Exemption.
“Notwithstanding any other lawful exemptions to zoning regulations, the provisions of this title shall not apply to any City initiated buildings, improvements, lots or premises owned, leased, operated or controlled by the City for public purposes, or any City project for public purposes by the City of Irwindale.”
Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2024
Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
CITY OF IRWINDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Date: May 15, 2024 Agenda Item No. 4-C
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission From: Administration and Community Development Departments Project: Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
Exemption of public projects from the Irwindale Zoning Code Applicant: City of Irwindale
Property Owners: City of Irwindale
Property Location: City-wide
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 826(24) recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 778, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING AND ADDING SECTION
17.04.090 (“PUBLIC PROJECT EXEMPTION”) TO CHAPTER 17.04 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT PUBLIC PROJECTS FROM THE ZONING CODE,” and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
REQUEST
The City-initiated proposal will amend the Irwindale Zoning Code to exempt City-initiated public projects from the permitting requirements of the code.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Irwindale does not currently exempt its City-initiated development and public projects from the Irwindale Zoning Code, set forth in Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code.
This means that when the City initiates a project, the City must obtain approvals from the Planning Commission and City Council, just as any other project applicant. This would include Site Plan and Design Review approval.
Because the City has the authority to institute its own land use regulations and has the power to make and enforce regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, or the public safety, the City may exempt itself from the land use regulations and permitting requirements set forth in the Zoning Code. This would improve the efficiency of public projects
Planning Commission Meeting May 15, 2024
Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
by eliminating the need to seek project development approvals, use permits, or zone changes following City Council direction to initiate a public project.
Exempting the City from its Zoning Code would authorize City Staff to process any Cityinitiated projects administratively and would negate the need for the City to request entitlements from the Planning Commission and City Council in order to build City projects.
The proposed exemption would be added to the Irwindale Municipal Code as Section
17.04.090, and would exempt any City initiated project for public purposes by the City of Irwindale. This is consistent with the City of Irwindale’s General Plan because the General Plan contemplates that public land would be used for various governmental activities, including government offices, schools, hospitals, and libraries, and projects initiated for the benefit of general public welfare. The proposed Ordinance is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. The Public Project Exemption will improve the efficiency of implementation of public projects directed by the City Council by eliminating the need to comply with specific development standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the Project has been determined to qualify for a general rule exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Zoning Code Amendment, by itself, will have a significant effect on the environment.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 826(24) recommending that the City Council approve Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
Alternative Actions:
2. Request that Staff prepare a resolution of denial based on recommended findings of fact to be brought back at the next regularly Planning Commission meeting for adoption; OR
3. Request that Staff revise the project and continue the hearing to a date certain.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Resolution No. 826(24)
Exhibit B: Proposed Ordinance No. 778
PC Resolution No. 826(24)
Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
EXHIBIT “A”
RESOLUTION NO. 826(24)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 778, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING AND ADDING SECTION 17.04.090 (“PUBLIC PROJECT EXEMPTION”) TO CHAPTER 17.04 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT PUBLIC PROJECTS FROM THE ZONING CODE,” AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
A. RECITALS.
(i) The City of Irwindale, 5050 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706, acting as the Applicant, has initiated the request for a Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA No. 01-2024) to amend the Irwindale Zoning Code to exempt City-initiated public projects from the permitting requirements of the code; and (ii) The City of Irwindale does not currently exempt its City-initiated development and public projects from the Irwindale Zoning Code, set forth in Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code. This means that when the City initiates a project, the City must obtain approvals from the Planning Commission and City Council, just as any other project applicant; and
(iii) Because the City has the authority institute its own land use regulations and has the power make and enforce regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, and the public safety, the City may exempt itself from the land use regulations and permitting requirements set forth in the Zoning Code. This would improve the efficiency of public projects by eliminating the need to seek project development approvals, use permits, or zone changes following City Council direction to initiate a public project; and (iv) Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the Project has been determined to qualify for a General Rule exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the General Plan Amendment, by itself, will have a significant effect on the environment. (v) On May 15, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, on the Application and recommended that the City Council approve the Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024.
PC Resolution No. 826(24)
Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
(vi) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Planning Commission during the public hearing conducted with regard to the Application, including written staff reports, verbal testimony, and evidence in the City’s record for the project, this Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is intended to encourage the highest and best use of public land, and improve the efficiency of implementation of public projects directed by the City Council by eliminating the need to comply with specific development standards, and is determined to be in the best interests and welfare of the City and its residents.
b. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan. The Community Development Element of the General Plan contemplates that public land would be used for various governmental activities, including government offices, schools, hospitals, and libraries, and this includes projects initiated by the City for the benefit of general public welfare.
c. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
The purpose of the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is to allow for the more efficient processing of City initiated projects. The projects will be processed administratively and are still required to go through plan check and comply with all required local and state design and building standards.
3. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council determine that the Project qualifies for a General Rule exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the General Plan Amendment, by itself, will have a significant effect on the environment.
PC Resolution No. 826(24)
Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 01-2024
4. Based upon substantial evidence and testimony received at public hearing and the findings and conclusions set forth hereinabove, the Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council adopt and approve proposed Ordinance No. 778, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
The Secretary shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May 2024.
Maricela Frymark, Acting Chair
City of Irwindale Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Secretary
CITY OF IRWINDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale held on the 15th day of May 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Secretary
Ordnance No. 778
EXHIBIT “B”
ORDINANCE NO. 778
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING SECTION 17.04.090 (“PUBLIC PROJECT EXEMPTION”) TO CHAPTER 17.04 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE
IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT PUBLIC PROJECTS FROM THE ZONING CODE
WHEREAS, a city has the power make and enforce regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, or the public safety; and WHEREAS, in executing that power, a city council may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code (“Zoning”), otherwise known as the Zoning Code, regulates land use and development within the City of Irwindale (“City”) to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve the efficiency of public projects by eliminating the need to seek project approvals following City Council direction to initiate a project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will have no significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, regarding the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Ordinance, including without limitation, information to the Planning Commission by City staff; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 826(24), recommending that the City Council approve proposed Ordinance No. 778, adding the Public Project Exemption to Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the Public Project Exemption in order to further protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance is consistent with and will implement the City’s vision, goals, and policies of the Irwindale 2020 General Plan; and
Ordnance No. 778
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, on the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding the Public Project Exemption, including without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff; and
WHEREAS, the Public Project Exemption is authorized pursuant to Section 400 of the City Charter and Section 7, Article XI of the California Constitution as a police powers measure to improve the public welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the City Charter, the Public Project Exemption may be established by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the recitals in this Ordinance are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Based upon substantial evidence and testimony taken from the record as a whole, and received at the public hearing, both oral and written, including the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the staff report, and all attachments thereto, all of which shall constitute the entire record of the matter, the City Council hereby finds that the proposed Public Project Exemption is consistent with and will implement the City’s vision, goals, and policies of the Irwindale 2020 General Plan. The City Council further finds that the Public Project Exemption is consistent with state law, and the proposed Ordinance is in the interest of the public.
In particular, the proposed Ordinance is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. The Public Project Exemption will improve the efficiency of implementation of public projects directed by the City Council by eliminating the need to comply with specific development standards.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts and adds section 17.04.090 (”Public Project Exemption”) to Chapter 17.04 (“General Provisions and Regulations”) of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the Irwindale Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
“17.04.090 -- Public Project Exemption
Notwithstanding any other lawful exemptions to zoning regulations, the provisions of this title shall not apply to any City initiated buildings, improvements, lots or premises owned, leased, operated or controlled by the City for public purposes, or any City project for public purposes by the City of Irwindale.”
Ordnance No. 778
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby finds and determines based on the independent judgment of the City Council, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will have no significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional due to the writs of mandate issued by the Court.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in this regard, and this Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its final passage. City staff are directed and authorized to inform and educate the public regarding the adoption of this Ordinance prior to it taking effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Irwindale this 12th day of June, 2024.
Albert F. Ambriz, Mayor
Ordnance No. 778
ATTEST:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE )
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 778 was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Irwindale held on June 12, 2024, and duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Irwindale held on June 26, 2024, and was carried by the following-roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, MMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused a copy of Ordinance No. 778 adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale at its regular meeting held June 26, 2024, to be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on June 13, 2024.
Dated:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Ordnance No. 778
EXHIBIT A
17.04.090 – Public Project Exemption.
Item #22.E.
Date: June 12, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Zone Change No. 01-2024
City Manager's Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council continue Zone Change No. 01-2024 to a date certain, the June 26, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Administrative Action:
Submitted by:
Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director
Prepared by:
Brandi Jones, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director / City Treasurer
Approved by:
Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City-initiated proposal will revise the Zoning Map to reconcile inconsistencies and make appropriate changes to support the highest and best uses for various parcels located on Meridian Street, Shrode Avenue, Citrusview Avenue, Park Rose Avenue, Ruelas Street, Ambriz Street and Mountain Avenue.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Attachments:
None
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 22, 2024
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 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 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem 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.
ITEM NO. 27A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held April 24, 2024, were HELD MAY 8, 2024 approved.
ITEM NO. 27B WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
WARRANTS /
DEMANDS / The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
PAYROLL
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Successor Agency
Number Vendor Name Date Amount
WFB-25 2006 Sub Lien TA Ref Bond 5/10/2024 20,052.37
Report Total: 20,052.37
Electronic Payments
May 2024
May 1 - 31, 2024
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 22, 2024
5050 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 / 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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES MAY 22, 2024
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
_________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 13, 2024
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 9:01 P.M.
The Irwindale RECLAMATION AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Mark A. Breceda, H. Manuel Ortiz; Vice Chair Larry G. Burrola; Chair Albert F. Ambriz
Absent: Board Member Manuel R. Garcia
Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Adrian Guerra, General Counsel; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / 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 Laura Nieto, Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHIEF ASSISTANT Chief Assistant Authority Secretary Nieto announced the following:
AUTHORITY
SECRETARY NIETO “As required by Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the City Council are also members of the Reclamation Authority, which is concurrently convening with the City Council this evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $300 for attending the Reclamation Authority meeting.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Board Member Breceda, seconded by Board Member Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Board Member Garcia absent.
ITEM NO. 39A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 10, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held January 10, 2024, were HELD JANUARY 10, approved.
2024
ITEM NO. 39B INVESTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL QUARTER INVESTMENT ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR FISCAL QUARTER The Investment Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ending ENDING DECEMBER 31, December 31, 2023, was received and filed. 2023
RECLAMATION AUTHORITY MINUTES MARCH 13, 2024
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
ITEM NO. 39C 2024 1ST QUARTER MINING REPORT OF NINE (9) SMARA PITS 2024 1ST QUARTER
MINING REPORT OF The 2024 1st Quarter Mining Report of Nine (9) SMARA pits was NINE (9) SMARA PITS received and filed.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
_________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
Item #39.C.
Date: June 12, 2024
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Reclamation Authority Board From: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director
Issue: 2024 Second Quarter Mining Report of Nine (9) SMARA Pits City Manager's Recommendation:
That the Irwindale Reclamation Authority receive and file this report.
Administrative Action:
Submitted by:
Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official Prepared by:
Francisco Carrillo, Construction Compliance Manager
Reviewed by:
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director / City Treasurer
Approved by:
Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director
Background and Analysis:
The following table presents a summary of the estimated mining production for second quarter of 2024 from the five (5) pits governed by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA Pits) currently conducting mining activity in the City.
Mine Site Estimated Production
March 2024 through
May 2024 (Tons)
Estimated Remaining
Reserve (Tons)
Lehigh Hanson Pit 391,933 49,608,649
Peck Road Gravel Pit 15,000 102,000
Vulcan Reliance I No Production 21,111,988
Vulcan Durbin 314,229 27,693,565
Olive Pit 527,141 26,284,143
A total of approximately 1,248,303 tons of material were produced during the reporting period, March 2024 through May 2024, from the five (5) SMARA Pits listed above. This is approximately 48,226 tons more than reported in the previous quarter.
Below is a summary of the second quarter and current activity of the remaining four (4) SMARA Pits within the City.
Mine Site Status Activity
United Pit No. 2 Under Reclamation Fill Operations for Mine Reclamation
United Pit No. 3 Under IMP Review* Inactive
United Pit No. 4 Active Processing Plant
Azusa Western Pit Idle (IMP) Inactive
*Interim Management Plan (IMP) for United Pit No. 3 is currently under review. Thus, no production was reported, and it is estimated that 370,470 tons of reserves remain for future mining.
During the second quarter of 2024 reporting period, reclamation activity was reported from three (3) SMARA Pits. Following is a summary of the reclamation activity at these three SMARA Pits:
Mine Site Estimated Fill Placed
March 2024 through May 2024 (C.Y.)
Lehigh Hanson Pit No Fill Placed
United Pit No. 2 247,135
Vulcan Durbin Pit 140,100
As to the status of the city-owned Olive Pit, CA Mine ID # 91-19-0052:
The design of the traffic signal at the intersection of Azusa Canyon Road and Los Angeles Street remains at 95% completion. United and the design team continue to make progress as the granting and acquisition of the easements (one easement located on the easterly property and the other on the southeast property of the intersection) appear to be in final stages of negotiations with the private owners.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Attachments:
None