CITY OF IRWINDALE
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE., IRWINDALE CA 91706 • PHONE: (626) 430-2200
NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY
August 7, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING – 4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE ROOM
OPEN SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
ALBERT F. AMBRIZ - Mayor
LARRY G. BURROLA - Mayor Pro Tem
MARK A. BRECEDA - Councilmember
MANUEL R. GARCIA - Councilmember
H. MANUEL ORTIZ - Councilmember
Via Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87104592389 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: 871-0459-2389
August 7, 2024
Spontaneous Communications: The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Spontaneous Communications period.
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 City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA and Government Code section 54953(g), the City Council 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/AB2449-Reasonable-Accommodation-Policy. If you need special assistance to participate in a City Council or Commission 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.
August 7, 2024
Code of Ethics
As City of Irwindale Council 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 City Council
August 7, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
5. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
6. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Spontaneous communications are limited to the special meeting agenda items only.
7. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Las Casitas (5164 Ayon Avenue)
Parties: Northridge Group & Housing Authority
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of potential sale
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)] Number of Cases: One
C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the Housing Authority Board, upon the advice of its legal counsel based on existing facts and circumstances, that there is significant exposure to litigation against the Housing Authority. The facts and circumstances are those that might result in litigation against the Authority but which the Housing Authority believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
Number of Cases: 2
August 7, 2024
D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
9. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
10. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.
A. Adopt Resolutions for the Submittal to Voters of an Ordinance Adopting a Local Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at the Rate of 0.25% the November 5, 2024 Ballot for the Purpose of Maintaining Local Control of Revenues Generated in Irwindale to Directly Benefit Irwindale; If Resolutions are Adopted, Then Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax at the Rate of 0.25% Department: Administration
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Irwindale City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-66-3543, ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of a certain measure relating to a transactions and use (sales) tax at the consolidated General Municipal Election; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67-3544, setting Priorities for Filing written argument(s) and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis, regarding the proposed Measure; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-68-3545, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for a Measure; and
4. If the Resolutions above are adopted, then conduct the First Reading, by Title only, of an Ordinance relating to the proposed supplemental transactions and use tax measure.
B. Receive Update on City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project (Project) and Provide Direction to Staff to Proceed with Finalizing the Plans and Specifications for the Project Department: Library
Recommendation: That the City Council receive staff's update on the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project (Project) and direct staff to proceed with finalizing the plans and specifications for the Project
11. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused the agenda for the special meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority, to be held on August 7, 2024, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on August 6, 2024 August 7, 2024
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Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk