IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 28, 2024
WEDNESDAY
5: 31 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL and HOUSING AUTHORITY met in a special joint meeting at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Larry G. Burrola;
Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; and Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
RECESS TO At 5: 36 p. m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the CLOSED SESSION following:
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; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organizations: IMEA, ICEA, IPOA, and Unrepresented Employees
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956. 8 Property: 16359 Arrow Highway
Agency Negotiator: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: 39 Dalton Financial Ltd. Partnership Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken
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Property: 14905 Los Angeles Street, Irwindale, CA
Agency Negotiator: Julian Miranda, Executive Director
Negotiating Parties: Marianna Diaz
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken
Property: 16249 Arrow Highway
Negotiating Parties: Marta McBride and Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Discussed, no reportable action taken ( Board Member Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest and recused himself from this matter)
Property: 4846 Irwindale Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager / Executive Director
Negotiating Parties: Linda Eggers
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken ( Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia as well as Mayor Pro Tern Burrola declared potential conflicts of interest on this item. After drawing straws, it was determined that Mayor Pro Tern Burrola may participate in discussing this matter along with Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Ambriz).
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 City Council, upon the advice of its legal counsel based on existing facts and circumstances, that there is significant exposure to litigation against the City of Irwindale. These facts and circumstances are those that might result in litigation against the City but which the City Council believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
Number of Cases: 1
ACTION: Discussed, direction given to staff; no reportable action taken ( Mayor Ambriz recused himself on this matter)
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RECONVENE IN At 6: 55 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: 58 p. m.
L ura M. Nieto, MMC
hief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held September 11, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 28, 2024
WEDNESDAY
6: 58 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 Tem Larry G. Burrola; Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / City Treasurer; 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,
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda stated that: 1) a revised salary schedule for MIRANDA Item No. 20J has been placed on the dais for each Councilmember, 2) Item No. 200 will be continued to the September 11 meeting, 3) the recognition of Aundrea Butler will be continued to the meeting of September 25, and 4) the recognition of Aria Burrola will be continued to the meeting of October 9.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz commended the staff of the Recreation, Public ORTIZ Works Services, and Police Departments for collaborating toward the success of the Music in the Park concerts over the summer. He also suggested that either the Parks and Recreation Commission provide input or a new committee be formed to provide input in selecting bands for future concerts that more people would enjoy listening and dancing to.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola requested brighter lighting in the horseshoe BURROLA area at the park and stated that he received a complaint about vermin at an address on Allen Drive and requested that Code Enforcement check into the concern. He also spoke very highly about the recent RockAbilities Luau and stated his joy in seeing the children having a good time.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda noted the dry berm behind El Nido Park and BRECEDA asked whether the irrigation system is working properly to which City Manager Miranda stated that staff would look into the concern.
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MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola also reported on concerns from residents at BURROLA Alice Rodriguez Circle about the nearby wrecking yards where people have been seen jumping over walls and fences, to which City Manager Miranda indicated that Code Enforcement staff would look into the issue.
MAYOR AMBRIZ
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES I
PROMOTIONS
INTRODUCTION OF
MANAGEMENT
ANALYST AUNDREA
BUTLER
INTRODUCTION OF
ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN
HENRY MONCADA
PROCLAMATIONS I
PRESENTATIONS I
COMMENDATIONS
Mayor Ambriz echoed Mayor Pro Tern Burrola' s sentiment regarding the RockAbilities Luau.
INTRODUCTION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST AUNDREA
BUTLER
This introduction was continued to the meeting of September 25.
INTRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN HENRY
MONCADA
Director Chan provided brief background information and introduced Henry Moncada as the new Engineering Technician.
RECOGNITION OF RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
OUTGOING IRWINDALE FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION BOARD Rosemary Luna from Vulcan Materials, Elizabeth Ramirez from MEMBERS Athens Services, Ruben Tapia, Resident Representative, and Larry G. Burrola, Council Representative, were all recognized for their contributions to the Board.
OATHS OF OFFICE OATHS OF OFFICE TO INCOMING IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
TO INCOMING FOUNDATION BOARDMEMBERS
IRWINDALE
COMMUNITY Mayor Ambriz administered the Oaths of Office to the incoming FOUNDATION Board Members.
BOARDMEMBERS
CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO ARIA BURROLA
RECOGNITION TO
ARIA BURROLA This presentation was continued to the meeting of October 9.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RECOGNITION OF
IRWINDALE AQUATICS
STAFF FOR SENIOR
RESCUE
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 19A
PROPOSED SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL
JUSTICE PROGRAMS
FOR THE HOUSING
GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE
AUGUST 28, 2024
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RECOGNITION OF IRWINDALE AQUATICS STAFF FOR SENIOR
RESCUE
This presentation was continued to a future meeting.
PROPOSED SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
PROGRAMS FOR THE HOUSING & GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Continued from July 24, 2024)
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson briefly presented the staff report and introduced Vanessa Ramirez from ESA, who continued the presentation that began at the last Council meeting.
VANESSA RAMIREZ Vanessa Ramirez provided a quick recap on the information presented at the previous Council meeting and continued the PowerPoint presentation which covered topics such as the definitions of the Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element. She also discussed goals of each, provided a summary of outreach efforts, and noted next steps.
CARMEN ROMAN Responding to a question by Carmen Roman, Mrs. Ramirez advised that the information covered would be tailored to suit the needs of Irwindale and indicated that staff held several community workshops to determine the wants and needs of the community. She added, however, that some aspects are included in the elements as required by state law.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda voiced concern about utilizing outdated information, to which Mrs. Ramirez reiterated that the report includes information gathered at workshops that were held between 2023 up through the workshop held two months ago and noted that it will be further be updated to include comments received tonight.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson noted that the proposed elements have been available for public review and were sent to multiple agencies, including state agencies, which provided feedback.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez commended staff for the great report and suggested including the elements into the General Plan.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola to approve the programs presented for the Safety Element and Environmental Justice Elements.
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MAYOR AMBRIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ambriz, Director Simpson stated that staff is seeking Council input about whether the proposed programs should be changed, added, or removed.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Attorney Traxler added that the final Environmental ATTORNEY TRAXLER Justice and Safety Elements will be considered by the Council at a future public hearing.
ROLL. CALL The above -mentioned motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Breceda, was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 19B ALLEN DRIVE RE -ZONING
ALLEN DRIVE
RE -ZONING
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda and City Manager Miranda declared BRECEDA AND CITY potential conflicts of interest with this item and exited the Council MANAGER MIRANDA Chambers at 7. 35 p. m.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson presented the staff report and made a PowerPoint presentation.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Responding to several questions by Mayor Ambriz, Director Simpson advised that R1 zoning allows for housing density of up to eight units per acre, while R2 zoning allows for up to 14 units per acre. She added that tonight's item simply pertains to the zoning for the subject site and that the actual development of housing would be considered in the future.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman asked about the amount of land reserved for housing, stated her preference that the City avoid developing a " poor section and rich section" of housing with high density/ low- income units in one area and single family units in another, and opposed developing units with commercial units downstairs and residential units upstairs.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda provided suggestions on how to zone certain sections of the subject lot. Responding to a question by Mrs. Zepeda, Director Simpson advised that future developers could discuss with the City the type of housing they would like to develop, though that is a process that will be undertaken in the future. Mrs. Zepeda stated that residents are opposed to developing two houses on one lot since homeowners are opposed to sharing a driveway.
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz expressed his understanding that zoning density requirements have changed recently to which Director Simpson advised that they have not changed and remain at eight units per acre for R1 and 14 units per acre for R2.
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FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa questioned why the entire lot has not been reserved for housing.
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman agreed with Mr. Barbosa that the entire site should be reserved for housing. She stated her belief that today' s youth prefer houses with small yards that are situated apart from their neighbors' units.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez thanked the Planning Department for their efforts in obtaining feedback from residents and suggested that the Council focus on the desires of the residents at this point and address or litigate state requirements in the future.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz stated that the Council wishes to develop the entire 10- acre site on the same scale as its surrounding neighborhoods, and that he would like to rezone the entire 10 acres as R2 in order to grant staff and housing developers flexibility. He also requested for conceptual drawings to be provided to the Council to help it decide what should be developed at the site.
Responding to a question by Mayor Ambriz, Director Chan advised that the area of the site that experienced a slope failure is considered a " no build zone" and that no permanent structure should be developed there, though it would be ok to develop things such as a park, community garden, and perhaps a parking area.
Mayor Ambriz also asked whether the slope failure renders the rest of the site undevelopable, to which Director Chan confirmed that the rest of the area is stable and buildable, though he mentioned that providing a larger setback away from the area of the slope failure may be considered. He further noted that a geotechnical report for the site would be submitted to the City' s Building & Safety department at which point the engineers could verify whether the proposed development would be safe.
Mayor Ambriz reiterated his desire to designate the 10- acre Allen Drive parcel as R2 zoning so that staff and developers could develop a housing project. He also reiterated his request for conceptual drawings to be presented at upcoming housing workshops and spoke on the need to speed up the timelines identified in the Housing Element.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola stated that the City is fortunate to have 10 BURROLA acres to build homes. He also recommended obtaining input from a developer as to the zoning they would suggest for the area, to which Director Simpson advised that developers would typically ask City staff about a specific site' s zoning. She advised that, at this point, staff is merely asking the Council to determine the zoning they would prefer for the six acres that have been reserved for housing, since the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2024
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HCD has requested a timeline for the anticipated rezoning for the six acres.
PLANNING TECHNICIAN Planning Technician Romero offered several potential configurations ROMERO to the site.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola repeated that a developer could provide BURROLA options and then change the site to either R1 or R2 zoning, to which Director Simpson advised that the HCD would have to be notified if the zoning on a parcel were changed.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia stated that if the site were zoned R2, housing GARCIA could be mixed as preferred by the Housing Authority Board.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson reiterated that R2 zoning permits a maximum of 14 units per acre, though the Housing Authority Board has the discretion to approve fewer, as long as it complies with the numbers submitted previously to HCD.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Director BURROLA Simpson advised that future housing workshops, led by the Housing Coordinator, would feature developers that would speak to potentially developing a variety of housing types.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia noted that, per R2 zoning conditions, a GARCIA maximum of 140 homes could potentially be built in the entire 10- acre site.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz concurred with Mayor Ambriz about zoning the ORTIZ entire 10- acre site as R2.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to rezone the entire 10-acre parcel on Allen Drive to R2 to allow staff and developers the flexibility needed in developing a quality housing project. The motion was unanimously approved;
Councilmember Breceda absent.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson noted that, with this action, the site would not need to be subdivided. Staff will work through the rezoning process following this action.
ITEM NO. 19C CITY PARKWAYS
CITY PARKWAYS
DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez presented the report and made a PowerPoint presentation.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa asked whether residents could remove trees on parkways if they are damaging their sprinkler lines, to which Director Rodriguez indicated that they would likely need to speak to City staff CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2024
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to ensure that the residents meet the requirements of the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (" CC& R") that they entered into for the site.
Mr. Barbosa then asked about sending the City the bill for the repair of the sprinkler lines, to which Assistant City Attorney Traxler mentioned that residents may submit a claim for damages to the City.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola advised that he requested to discuss this BURROLA matter since two residents along Alice Rodriguez Circle have requested City assistance in repairing sprinkler lines damaged by trees. He acknowledged that they signed CC& R' s approximately 17 years ago that requires them to maintain the vegetation at the parkway but did not know of the potential damage that the trees could create. He suggested that the City be responsible for repairing the damage to the sprinkler lines for the two households.
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola asked who trims the trees along Alice Rodriguez Circle, to which Director Rodriguez advised that the City has hired a contractor to trim the trees at the direction of a former City Manager.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Responding to a question by Mayor Ambriz regarding liability for the damaged sprinkler lines, Assistant City Attorney Traxler advised that, generally speaking and without having seen the CC& R' s, the property owner would usually assume responsibility for the maintenance of their property when they sign their CC& R and that the City does not have the responsibility for maintaining private property.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda stated that the issue with damage to BRECEDA sidewalks and sprinkler lines caused by trees seems to be citywide rather than an issue only being experienced by a couple of residents.
FRED BARBOSA Responding to a question by Fred Barbosa, Director Rodriguez advised that the state' s Streets and Highway Code indicates that the property owner is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in front of their property. She also noted that the City is not aware of the property owners' maintenance schedules for their properties and advised that, should the City be made responsible for maintaining the trees citywide, funding would need to be earmarked and a policy and procedure would need to be determined to establish how the City would assume the responsibility.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia stated that the City may need to adopt an GARCIA ordinance to exempt existing and future households from assuming responsibility for maintaining trees along city parkways. He stated, however, that commercial property owners should still be required to maintain the parkways fronting their properties.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz suggested allowing the City Attorney' s Office to ORTIZ look into the issue and return with options that the Council could consider.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola stated that this matter is turning into a big BURROLA issue when his intent was merely for the City to repair the sprinkler lines for two resident households.
DIRECTOR RODRIGUEZ Director Rodriguez advised that the damage to the sidewalk being caused by the tree will be repaired under the Engineering Department' s Street Resurfacing project. She stated that the Council could decide whether the City should pay for the repair to the sprinkler line and noted that the cost for the repair would be approximately 1, 750 per home, and that the City would need to work with the City Attorney ' s Office to draft the appropriate documentation so that the property owner could grant staff or a contractor to access their properties to conduct the repairs.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz agreed with Councilmember Ortiz' s suggestion to table the matter so that the City Attorney' s Office could conduct research and provide the Council with potential options.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda cautioned that whatever is offered to one BRECEDA resident must be offered to all in order to treat all residents equally.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS Council consensus was reached to table the matter to another meeting so that the City Attorney' s Office can conduct research and provide the Council with options.
ITEM NO. 19D FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 776 — START TIME OF
FIRST READING OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 776
START TIME OF
REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 776 Ordinance No. 776, entitled:
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 2. 04. 010 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO START TIME OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS," was introduced forfirst reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar, reading by title CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2024
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only and waiving further reading thereof, except for Item No. 20K which was removed for separate consideration and Item No. 200 which will be considered at a future meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 20A
MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETINGS OF
ITEM NO. 20B
WARRANTS/
DEMANDS / PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 20C
RECORDS DISPOSITION
FORMS
ITEM NO. 20D
APPROVE
RESOLUTION AND
MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CITIES OF
IRWINDALE AND
COVINA TO ALLOW
THE SHARING OF
DISPATCHER
SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.
2024- 75- 3552
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 20E
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACT
AMENDMENT
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY
24, 2024
The minutes were approved.
WARRANTS/ DEMANDS/ PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
RECORDS DISPOSITION FORMS
The records disposition forms were approved and staff was authorized to dispose of the proposed records listed in the disposition forms subject to final approval by the City Attorney' s Office.
APPROVE RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF IRWINDALE AND COVINA TO ALLOW
THE SHARING OF DISPATCHER SERVICES
Resolution No. 2024- 75- 3552, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITEIS OF IRWINDALE AND
COVINA FOR THE SHARING OF POLICE DISPATCH
PERSONNEL," was adopted, thereby authorizing the City Manager to enter into a reciprocal agreement between the Cities of Irwindale and Covina for the sharing of Police Dispatcher personnel, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney' s Office.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 65- 3542
ADOPTED
AUGUST 28, 2024
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Resolution No. 2024- 65- 3542, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND JULIAN
MIRANDA," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 20F CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONSIDERATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTAANDING FOR EMPLOYEES
OF RESOLUTION REPRESENTED BY THE IRWINDALE MANAGEMENT
ACCEPTING A MOU EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (" IMEA")
FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE
IMEA
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 61- 3538, entitled:
2024- 61- 3538
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING A SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND
THE IRWINDALE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
IMEA") FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 20G CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
RESOLUTION UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IRWINDALE CITY EMPLOYEES ACCEPTING A ASSOCIATION (" ICEA")
TENTATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR
SUCCESSOR MOU
WITH THE IRWINDALE
ICEA
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 71- 3548, entitled:
2024- 71- 3548
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (" ICEA") FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY
1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 20H CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
RESOLUTION UNDERSTANDING WITH THE IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICERS' ACCEPTING A ASSOCIATION (" IPDX)
TENTATIVE
AGREEMENTFOR
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UCCESOR MOU WITH
THE IPOA
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 74- 3551, entitled:
2024- 74- 3551
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ACCEPTING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A
SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (" IPDX) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 201 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING SALARIES
CONSIDERATION OF AND BENEFITS FOR UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTIONS EMPLOYEES AND BENEFITS FOR PART- TIME EMPLOYEES
APPROVING SALARIES
AND BENEFITS FOR
UNCLASSIFIED
MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES AND
BENEFITS FOR
PART- TIME
EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 63- 3540, entitled:
2024- 63- 3540
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2021- 116- 3238
ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES," and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 62- 3539, entitled:
2024- 62- 3539
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 88- 3466,
ADOPTING BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED
NONPERMANENT AND PERMANENT PART-TIME AT -WILL CITY
EMPLOYEES," were adopted.
ITEM NO. 20J CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO
CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION RELATING
TO COMPENSATION
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 64- 3541, entitled:
2024-64-3541
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
2024- 45- 3522 AND ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ITEM NO. 20L
REGIONAL FOOD
RECOVERY PROGRAM
LETTER OF
AGREEMENT WITH
THE SGVCOG
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 73- 3550
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 20M
ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE
150, 000 OF HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING
FROM FEMA AND
50, 000 FROM THE CA
GOVERNOR' S OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES PREPARE
CA MATCH PROGRAM
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POSITIONS, SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND COMPENSATION
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES," was adopted.
REGIONAL FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM LETTER OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
Resolution No. 2024- 73- 3550, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
FRESH SGV REGIONAL FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM LETTER
OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS ( SGVCOG) TO CONFIRM THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE' S PARTICIPATION IN THE FOOD RECOVERY FOR
EQUITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND HEALTH IN THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY ( FRESH SGV) PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES UTILIZING
CALRECYCLE' S ROUND TWO SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT APPLIED FOR BY SGVCOG ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE," was adopted.
ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $ 150, 000 OF HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND $ 50, 000 FROM THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR' S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES PREPARE CALIFORNIA MATCH PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 56- 3536, entitled:
2024- 56- 3536
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATION OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 150, 000 AND THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR' S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARE
CALIFORNIA MATCH PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 50, 000
FOR THE USE OF PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP DEVELOP A
FEMA APPROVED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN," was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ITEM NO. 20N
REJECTION OF CLAIM —
ANDY CHEN V. CITY
OF IRWINDALE
ITEM NO. 200
AMENDMENT NO. 1
WITH CALIFORNIA
CONSULTING, INC.
FOR GRANT WRITING
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
ITEM NO. 20P
PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE OF
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATION
PROJECT AT ARROW
HIGHWAY AND
VINCENT AVENUE
AUGUST 28, 2024
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REJECTION OF CLAIM — ANDY CHEN V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Andy Chen vs. City of Irwindale was rejected, and staff was directed to send a standard letter of rejection.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. FOR
GRANT WRITING MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be considered at the meeting of September 11, 2024.
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
PROJECT AT ARROW HIGHWAY AND VINCENT AVENUE P- 980
The City Council ratified changes to the original scope of work and accepted the improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the constructed improvements for the Traffic Signal Modifications Project at Arrow Highway and Vincent Avenue p- 980; approved the final construction project amount of $ 90, 900. 00 under the construction contract with MSL Electric, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and authorized the Finance Director to release the 5% retention amount for the construction project and make any final project related transactions.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 20K ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF
ADOPT RESOLUTION MEASURE A GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT
TO AUTHORIZE THE
SIGNING OF MEASURE
A GRANT FUNDING
AGREEMENT
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to several question by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Director BURROLA Rodriguez elaborated upon which areas of the park could be updated with the subject funding. He noted existing drainage issues at El Nido Park, to which Director Rodriguez advised that staff would address the problem. He also requested that staff continue monitoring and addressing issues at the other city parks.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 70- 3547, entitled:
2024- 70- 3547
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTRE
INTO AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR MEASURE A FUNDING GRANT FOR
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2024
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 14
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, ACCEPTING THE MEASURE A GRANT
FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
305, 040 FROM THE GENERAL RESERVES TO CREATE A
REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT," was adopted on the motion of
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa made allegations of harassment from city employees against other city employees.
VERONICA BARBOSA Veronica Barbosa Lara made allegations of discrimination from the City toward individuals with disabilities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
MIRANDA
1) City offices will be closed on September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
2) An Emergency Preparedness Fair has been scheduled for September 7.
3) Applications are currently being accepted for open positions such as Associate Planner, Engineering Technician, Engineering Intern, Library Tutor, and more.
4) The Irwindale MariachiFest will begin September 5.
5) He also mentioned upcoming Senior Center activities.
FUTURE AGENDA
ITEMS REQUESTED
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz noted dust issues being caused by trucks ORTIZ operating at the Olive Pit and requested that information on the pit' s operations and the amount of time left on their extension be presented at the next Council meeting. Unanimous Council consensus was reached to add the item to a future agenda for further discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda requested an update on the current BRECEDA operations and the proposed development project at the Irwindale Speedway for consideration at an upcoming meeting. Unanimous Council consensus was reached to add the item to a future agenda for further discussion.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR AMBRIZ
ADJOURNMENT
AUGUST 28, 2024
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Mayor Ambriz asked to discuss the conversion of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission into a museum and requested for retiring employees to be given priority when signing up for city trips.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 18 p. m.
M
M. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held September 11, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 28, 2024
WEDNESDAY
9: 18 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 Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Larry G. Burrola;
Mayor Albert F. Ambriz
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Jamie Traxler, Assistant City Attorney; 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 Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 27A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 24, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes were approved.
HELD JULY 24, 2024
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 9: 19 p. m.
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L a M. Nieto, MMC
C '
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f Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held September 11, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
AUGUST 28, 2024
WEDNESDAY
9: 19 P. M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, H. Manuel Ortiz; Vice Chair Larry G. Burrola; Chair Albert F. Ambriz Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Jamie Traxler, Assistant 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 Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
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.
ITEM NO. 33A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 24, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held JULY 24, 2024, were HELD JULY 24, 2024 approved as presented.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
RUTH QUEJIA Ruth Quejia spoke on the difficulties her clients, the Aguayo family, have experienced when attempting to sell their house.
CHAIR AMBRIZ In reply to a request by Chair Ambriz, Executive Director Miranda advised that agency staff are awaiting input from the state HCD office relating to the agreements utilized in past housing purchase and rehabilitation programs. As such, the agency is unable to accommodate the Aguayo' s request currently but hopes to receive HCD' s input after September 5.
RUTH QUEJIA Ruth Quejia offered to assist in reaching out to HCD, to which Chair Ambriz stated that agency staff will reach out to her once they hear back from HCD.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2024
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 24 p. m.
L ra M. Nieto, MMC
ief Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as submitted at the meeting held September 11, 2024.