IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
WEDNESDAY
5: 30 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; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION
There were no speakers.
At 5: 41 p. m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: This item will be discussed at the end of the regular meeting.
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: This item will be discussed at the end of the regular meeting.
Property: 16249 Arrow Highway
Negotiating Parties: Bravo Real Estate Services and Julian A.
Miranda, City Manager
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Update provided by staff, no direction or action taken Councilmember Breceda abstained and did not participate in discussing this matter).
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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: Update provided by the City Attorney and City Manager; direction provided by Council; no action taken ( Councilmember Breceda abstained and did not participate in discussing this matter).
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation ( Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9 d)( 4)
Number of Cases: One
ACTION: Information provided, direction provided to staff; no action taken ( Councilmember Breceda abstained and did not participate in discussing this matter).
RECONVENE IN At 6: 08 p. m., the City Council recessed in Open Session.
OPEN SESSION
RECESS TO At 8: 08 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Closed Session to CLOSED SESSION discuss the following:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: Evaluation conducted; no 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, update provided; no action taken, and no direction provided.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further busin
adjourned at 8. 40 p. m.
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to conduct, the meeting was
M. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held December 11, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
WEDNESDAY
4: 32 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL and PLANNING COMMISSION 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
Commissioners: Albert Acosta, Casey J. Miranda, Joseph V.
Rodriguez, II; Vice Chair Richard Chico ( arrived at 4:48 p. m.); Chair Maricela Frymark
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa suggested for the City to take the Five Points property via eminent domain.
STUDY SESSION ON
BATTERY ENERGY
STORAGE SYSTEMS
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson introduced Craig Lewis of the Clean Coalition, who presented a PowerPoint update and provided the following details:
1) Clean Coalition' s mission and renewable energy end -game. 2) Key terms
3) Clean Coalition' s experience with BESS
4) An overview of the grid and where BESS play
5) The proliferation of BESS
6) BESS pro' s and con' s.
7) BESS grid services
8) The need to exercise caution with such facilities
9) BESS examples
10) Valecito Energy Storage Resilience (VESR)
11) Goleta Load Pocket
12) Greenbark BESS
13) The lack of resiliency of natural gas infrastructure 14) Humidor as a major BESS in California
15) Effects of energy storage on peak demand
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ROBERT DIAZ Responding to questions from Robert Diaz, Mr. Lewis advised that the project would create approximately $ 2 million per year in tax revenue for Los Angeles County and would benefit from the job creation for local community members as the project is constructed.
He noted that developers would also pay fees to the city. Additionally, the developer could create a solar microgrid similar to those found at high schools, which result in tremendous savings. He stated that developers are generally open- minded regarding the types of community benefits that they could offer.
Mr. Diaz also asked about the best use of available land, to which Mr.
Lewis stated that each jurisdiction could decide what is best for their land, though he stated that battery storage systems bring tremendous value.
GARY NORRIS Gary Norris, who identified himself as an independent economist, spoke on peak power loads and past rolling black/brownouts and pointed out that there have been no additional black/ brownouts since an additional 5gw were made available through BESS systems.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated that BESS fires should be classified as Class B, not Class A, as it currently shows. He also asked about the accumulation of gasses within the system and whether they are filtered out. He then asked about sales tax revenue for the City and whether this project would impact nearby projects.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez asked about the toxicity levels of gasses that are released and about the processes used to put out fires. She also requested information about recycling and encouraged the Council to investigate this further.
MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz stated that staff has noted the questions asked and may be able to address them at a future meeting.
COMMISSIONER Commissioner Miranda asked about supply lines, fire suppression MIRANDA systems, mitigation of seepage, safeguards, and end of life procedures.
CRAIG LEWIS Responding to a comment by Fred Barbosa, Mr. Lewis advised that BESS fires are in fact categorized as Class A fires. Regarding emergency procedures, the developers would put together an emergency response plan to be coordinated with emergency responders, who would receive training on how to respond to any type of issues that may arise at the battery facility. He added that: 1) energy from the batteries to the grid and vice versa could be accomplished through underground or overground connections, depending on site factors; 2) battery recycling implementation is being researched by many parties; 3) air and soil seepage and toxicity levels have been researched extensively and elevated toxicity is only present within 25 feet from the battery cabinet. He noted that battery CC / PC MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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systems are designed to be isolated at specific cells / cabinets to prevent the issue from growing.
COMMISSIONER Responding to a follow up question from Commissioner Miranda, Mr.
MIRANDA Lewis advised that Clean Coalition has facilitated six solar microgrids for schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District, and that their high schools have battery energy storage systems on site.
MAYOR AMBRIZ
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ambriz thanked Mr. Lewis for the information provided and requested that the matter be further discussed at a future meeting.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 5. 33 p. m. 4W0XX,6 z
Lau a q. Nieto, MMC
Chi f eputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held December 11, 2024.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
WEDNESDAY
6: 09 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL 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; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; 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 Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
CHANGES TO THE
AGENDA None.
COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.
COUNCILMEMBER
r.OMMFNTS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola requested that El Nido Park and the park at BURROLA Alice Rodriguez Circle be closed from dusk until dawn.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda noted that a light pole belonging to a BRECEDA business to the rear of a homeowner on Alice Rodriguez circle is too bright and requested that staff take steps to block the light from shining onto the homeowner' s property.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES /
PROMOTIONS
ITEM NO. 17A ALEX TONG, ASSISTANT ENGINEER
ALEX TONG,
ASSISTANT ENGINEER The introduction was made.
ITEM NO. 17B ALEXANDRA PURPERO, PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES OFFICE
ALEXANDRA PURPERO, SPECIALIST
PUBLIC WORKS SVCS.
OFFICE SPECIALIST The introduction was made.
PROCLAMATIONS /
PRESENTATIONS /
COMMENDATIONS None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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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 abstaining on Item Nos. 19K and 19M and Councilmember Garcia abstaining on Item No. 19M due to potential conflicts of interest.
ITEM NO. 19A
MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETINGS HELD
OCTOBER 9, 2024
ITEM NO. 19B
WARRANTS /
DEMANDS/
PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 19C
ACCEPTANCE OF CA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY ( OTS)
FEDERAL GRANT
FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 100, 000
FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
EDUCATION AND
IMPAIRED DRIVING
ENFORCEMENT
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 83- 3560
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19D
ACCEPTANCE OF CA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY ( OTS)
FEDERAL GRANT
FUNDS IN THE
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS HELD
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The minutes were approved as presented.
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS) FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 100, 000
FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND IMPAIRED DRIVING
ENFORCEMENT
Resolution No. 2024- 83- 3560, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 2024- 2025 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ( STEP) SUB -RECIPIENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY ( OTS) AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND APPROVING
THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 100, 000 FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ( STEP)," was adopted.
ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
OTS) FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 135, 000
FOR TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TRIP)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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AMOUNT OF $ 135, 000
FOR TRAFFIC
RECORDS
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT ( TRIP)
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 84- 3561
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19E
APPROVAL OF A
JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY AGMT.
TO JOINT THE
PRISM" AUTHORITY
FOR BENEFITS FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 91- 3568
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19F
CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED
PERSONNEL
ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 90- 3567
ADOPTED
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Resolution No. 2024- 84- 3561, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 2024- 2025 TRAFFIC RECORDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TRIP) SUB -RECIPIENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ( OTS)
AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND APPROVING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 135, 000 FOR THE TRAFFIC RECORDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( TRIP)," was adopted.
APPROVAL OF A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT TO
JOIN THE PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND
MANAGEMENT (" PRISM") AUTHORITY FOR BENEFITS FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
Resolution No. 2024- 91- 3568, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
AGREEMENT TO JOIN THE PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION,
SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGEMENT (" PRISM") AUTHORITY AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE
JPA," was adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
Resolution No. 2024- 90- 3567, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO.
2024- 76- 3553, AND ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF
POSITIONS, SCHEDULE OF CLASSES, AND COMPENSATION
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FOR CITY EMPLOYEES," was adopted and the proposed personnel adjustments proposed in the staff report were authorized.
ITEM NO. 19G APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
APPROVAL OF MOU IRWINDALE CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION ( ICEA)
WITH THE ICEA
The Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale City Employees Association July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027, was approved.
ITEM NO. 19H APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH PLACEWORKS, INC.
APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT NO 3 Amendment No. 3 with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the preparation of an WITH PLACEWORKS, Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report to be prepared INC. in association with land use entitlement applications for property located at 13620 Live Oak Lane, Irwindale, CA 91706, was approved.
ITEM NO. 191 REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PARADE PERMIT AND A FEE
REQUEST TO WAIVER FOR THE PROCESSION OR PARADE LICENSE FEE APROVE THE FOR THE " OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH FIESTA"
PARADE PERMIT AND PROCESSION BEING HELD BY OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE A FEE WAIVER FOR CHURCH ON DECEMBER 7- 8, 2024
THE PROCESSION OR
PARADE LICENSE FEE
FOR THE " OUR LADY
OF GUADALUPE
CHURCH FIESTA"
PROCESSION
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 96- 3573, entitled:
2024- 96- 3573
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE PARADE PERMIT AND A FEE
WAIVER FOR THE PROCESSION LICENSE FEE FOR THE OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH FIESTA ON DECEMBER 7- 8,
2024," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19J APPROVE THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM TRANSFER APPROVE THE SAFE, AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP37 FOR THE MUNICIPAL PROGRAM
CLEAN WATER TO CONTINUE RECEIVING MEASURE W FUNDS
PROGRAM TRANSFER
AGREEMENT NO. The City Council approved the Safe, Clean Water Program Transfer 2024MP37 FOR THE Agreement No. 2024MP37 for the Municipal Program between the MUNICIPAL PROGRAM City of Irwindale and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District in TO CONTINUE order to continue receiving Measure W Funds subject to City Attorney RECEIVING MEASURE approval as to form and approved:
W FUNDS
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RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 94- 3571, entitled:
2024- 94- 3571
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT," was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19K APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE APPROVAL OF 2023- 2024 RESURFACING PROJECT: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION RESURFACING PROJECT — PHASE III; P- 1053
CHANGE ORDERS FOR
THE 23/ 24
RESURFACING
PROJECT;
RESIDENTIAL
RESURFACING
PROJECT — PHASE III;
P- 1053
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 95- 3572, entitled:
2024- 95- 3572
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ( 1) APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE
ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 130, 471. 71 FOR THE 2023- 2024 RESURFACING PROJECT: RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING
PROJECT — PHASE III TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT FROM
962, 098. 50 TO $ 1, 092, 570. 21; ( 2) APPROVING AN UPDATED 5% PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 54, 629 TO
COVER ANY UNFORSEEABLE CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE
DURING CONSTRUCTION; AND ( 3) APPROPRIATING AN
ADDITIONAL $ 62, 189. 82 FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND
74, 805. 89 FROM THE MINING IMPACT FUND TO THE
RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROJECT— PHASE III; P- 105," was adopted; Councilmember Breceda abstaining.
ITEM NO. 19L ACCEPTANCE OF THE IRWINDALE VETERANS MONUMENT ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — PHASE II; P- 1059
THE IRWINDALE
VETERANS MONUMENT The City Council ratified changes to the original scope of work and IMPROVEMENT accepted the improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the PROJECT — PHASE II; constructed improvements of the Irwindale Veterans Monument P- 1059 Improvement Project — Phase II, approved the final construction project amount of $ 210, 487. 07 under the construction contract with Mariposa Landscapes, 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.
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ITEM NO. 19M APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF APPROVAL OF PLANS IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; P- 1044
AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF The City Council approved the plans and specifications for the IRWINDALE PUBLIC Public Library Improvement Project, authorized staff to solicit bids for LIBRARY construction of the project; and:
IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 98- 3575, entitled:
2024- 98- 3575
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (" NEPA") PURSUANT TO 24 CFR
58. 35 ( A)( 1), AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROINMENTAL QUALITY ACT (" CEQA") UNDER
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302," was adopted;
Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.
ITEM NO. 19N APPROVE THE CLEAN OFF -ROAD EQUIPMENT VOUCHER
APPROVE THE CLEAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM ( CORE)
OFF -ROAD EQUIPMENT
VOUCHER INCENTIVE
PROJECT ( CORE)
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 97- 3574, entitled:
2024- 97- 3574
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO APPLY FOR AND
ACCEPT THE CLEAN OFF -ROAD EQUIPMENT VOUCHER
INCENTIVE PROJECT ( CORE), WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3. 44. 080( E), APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO PURCHASE
A CLEAN OFF -ROAD EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRIC CHARGING
STATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT," was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
JAMES HUNLEY James Hunley spoke against the closure of the Irwindale Speedway and made allegations of environmental contamination.
POLICE CHAPLAIN Police Chaplain Robert Treittler thanked the Council for honoring him ROBERT TREITTLER by placing his name on the City' s Veterans' Monument.
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ITEM NO. 21A INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 790 INTRODUCTION AND TO ADD CHAPTER 9. 68 OF TITLE 9 TO THE IRWINDALE
FIRST READING OF MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 790
TO ADD CHAPTER
9. 68 OF TITLE 9 TO
THE IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE
DEPUTY CITY Deputy City Attorney Ji Hea Oh presented the staff report.
ATTORNEY OH
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa demanded to see the study that shows why a dedicated bike lane was necessary. He opposed bike lanes since, in his view, it would displace unhoused individuals from living in their vehicles.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda questioned the need to store the belongings of unhoused individuals and stated that some of the individuals would take advantage of the requirement to have the City store their items.
She opposed storing and paying for storing their items since many of the unhoused individuals refuse assistance.
MAYOR PRO TEM In response to several questions by Mayor Pro Tem Burrola, Attorney BURROLA Oh stated that non -hazardous items that are associated with either a notice to remove" or " notice to vacate" would be stored for up to 60 days. This time frame would avoid any challenges of search and seizure under the 4th Amendment and due process requirements.
City Manager Miranda added that the storage site would still have to be identified.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra indicated that the storage location would be up GUERRA to staff to identify as long as it reasonably secures the belongings and avoids damage to the stored items.
COUNCILMEMBER In response to a question by Councilmember Breceda, City Manager BRECEDA Miranda indicated that the City has not experienced any issues in the past regarding the storage of such items and briefly touched on previous efforts to clean up homeless encampments.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra advised that the concept is modeled after the GUERRA Supreme Court case " Grants Pass" and is structured to avoid potential challenges.
ASSISTANT CITY Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that past cleanup events MANAGER OLIVARES took place along the riverbed, which was preceded by proper notification to affected individuals. She also noted that the Council would also consider an anti -encampment ordinance, which in CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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conjunction with this item, would address homelessness issues on public property.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked whether stored items must be kept for ORTIZ the entire 60- day period, to which Attorney Oh advised that 60 days is the maximum storage time allowed before the City would either recycle or discard the items, assuming nobody claims them.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia asked about the success rate of these types GARCIA of ordinances within other communities, to which Attorney Oh indicated that she could not speak directly to their issues. However, she noted that this issue is a matter of concern for many cities and that it is new in terms of enforcement. She also pointed out that many cities seem to be taking similar approaches and that she will be monitoring them to gauge their effectiveness.
Councilmember Garcia also asked about the bike lanes that Mr.
Barbosa referred to, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that he may be referring the bike lanes that end at the wash bay behind Our Lady of Guadalupe, which are not contained within the City' s jurisdiction.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz stated that he was present for the soft opening ORTIZ of the bike lane and advised that it has not been opened to the public yet.
ORDINANCE NO. 790 Ordinance No. 790, entitled. -
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, ADDING CHAPTER 9. 68 OF TITLE 9 TO THE
IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL
CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY," was
introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, and unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 21 B INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 791 INRRODUCTION AND TO ADD CHAPTER 9. 72 OF TITLE 9 TO THE IRWINDALE
FIRST READING OF MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 791
TO ADD CHAPTER 9. 72
OF TITLE 9 TO THE
IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE
DEPUTY CITY Deputy City Attorney Oh presented the staff report FiiV W& GIT FRED
BARBOSA Fred Barbosa asked who "the violation is written to"
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DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that officers from other law enforcement agencies drop off unhoused individuals in Irwindale and asked who would be fined and/ or jailed for such action, to which Attorney Oh advised that the violation would result in a penalty of a misdemeanor and, per the City code, would be prosecuted either by a fine or six months of imprisonment or both, and would be directed to whichever governmental agency violated the ordinance. She added that the intent of the ordinance is to deter these types of actions.
ORDINANCE NO. 791 Ordinance No. 791, entitled:
INTRODUCED FOR
FIRST READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING CHAPTER 9. 72 OF TITLE 9 OF THE
IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY
UNSANCTIONED GOVERNMENT - SPONSORED RELOCATION
OF UNHOUSED PERSONS TO THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was
introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, an unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 22A SITE PLAN & DESIGN REVIEW ( DA) NO. 01- 2024 —
SITE PLAN & DESIGN MAINTENANCE AND WASH BAY CANOPY STRUCTURE REVIEW ( DA) NO.
01- 2024 — MAINT.
AND WASH BAY
CANOPY STRUCTURE
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson presented the staff report.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra requested that, during the deliberation of this GUERRA item, each Councilmember indicate whether they visited the subject site in recent months.
ANTHONY BERTRAN Anthony Bertran, who spoke on behalf of the applicant, briefly provided some project details and stated that approval of this item would allow the company to submit the final plans for review to obtain a construction permit to have the facility completed by spring 2025.
OPEN At 7: 15 p. m., Mayor Ambriz opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING.
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz expressed concern regarding heavy traffic around the subject site and asked whether the three existing traffic lanes on eastbound Live Oak could be expanded to four. He also asked where trash would be transported to if trucks are to be washed at this site.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson indicated that the trash trucks thernselves would not be washed in the wash bays. Rather, tractor trailers would be CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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washed, and these would not transport any household refuse. She added that anything to be washed there would go through a filtration system. Regarding the roadway, nothing is changing from the envelope of the project.
WILLIAM GONZALES William Gonzales stated that he lives about 100 yards way from the site and that the project would affect his family. He expressed concern over excessive noise past 10 pm and odors from the site and stated that the project would decrease the value of his home.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson stated that the project has a condition of approval for the standard maintenance and wash bay operations that would be allowed to occur only from 7 am to 10 pm, and that the business must always comply with the City' s noise ordinance.
DR. JEFF HARVEY Dr. Jeff Harvey introduced himself as the City' s environmental consultant and advised that he reviewed the proposed plans, including noise and visual aspects of the project. He concluded that there are no new types or magnitude of environmental impacts, including noise. He added that noise is shielded by an 8- foot block wall and four tall buildings across the street in Baldwin Park that block the view and sound from the property to the nearest houses.
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz asked whether the 6- foot block wall at the subject property line would impede seeing pedestrians at the sidewalk. He suggested having a setback so that drivers and pedestrians could better see each other, to which Dr. Harvey advised that the wall is 8- feet tall and advised that the truck drivers would not be speeding to exit the site and onto the street. He added that, as the drivers stop their vehicles, they would be able to see whether there are any pedestrians present.
GARY CLIFFORD Gary Clifford, with Athens Services, added that there is no vehicle access on Live Oak; it is only located on Arrow Highway, and that this area is conditioned with signals.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa suggested installing mirrors to avoid accidents.
DIRECTOR CHAN Director Chan agreed that line of sight should not be an issue and concurred that the trucks would be entering and exiting on Arrow Highway.
WILLIAM GONZALES In response to questions from William Gonzales, Mr. Bertan advised that the gated access on Live Oak is for the Fire Department only. All other trucks would enter and exit on Arrow Highway. He added that Athens is also performing improvements at the intersection of Baldwin Park and Live Oak Avenues.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked Director Simpson for the report and suggested that the Council approve the request.
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BELLA HERNANDEZ A letter from Bella Hernandez wherein she expressed opposition to the project was read into the record. She requested that a new environmental impact report for the project be prepared.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Ambriz closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER In reply to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Director Simpson ORTIZ advised that the location of the wash bays had been relocated to increase efficiency.
Councilmember Ortiz inquired about another structure that he has observed being built, to which Mr. Bertran advised that this structure is the bale storage building. He noted that his team worked with city staff to secure a permit for the Material Recovery Facility and then his team followed - up with a plan for the separate building, which is designed to help mitigate potential fire risks.
Councilmember Ortiz then asked about the plans for the convenience store, to which Mr. Bertran indicated that there exists a 3/
acre pad
where the convenience store will be built.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Burrola stated his understanding that the wash basin BURROLA would be enclosed, to which Director Simpson advised that it would have walls on the sides but would not have any doors.
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola also asked about the facility' s hours of operation, to which Director Simpson advised that it would operate from 7 am to 10 pm and would be required to follow the City' s noise ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Burrola then asked about the types of vehicles that would enter the facility, to which Mr. Bertran advised that Athens' refuse collection vehicles are housed and stored at a yard on Vincent Avenue, and all work / washing that is performed on those vehicles are conducted there. He further advised that semi -truck trailers would be washed at the subject site.
All councilmembers acknowledged having toured the Material Recovery Facility in recent months.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 92- 3569, entitled:
2024- 92- 3569
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN
REVIEW ( DA) NO. 01- 2024 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
5, 520 SQUARE FOOT MAINTENANCE AND WASH BAY
STRUCTURE FOR THE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY /
TRANSFER STATION ( MRF / TS) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2200 ARROW HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE, CA 91706 ( APN 8535- 001- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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039), IN THE M- 2 ( HEAVY MANUFACTURING) ZONE, SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN, FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (" CEQA") PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15162, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT," was passed, approved, and adopted, on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and unanimously approved.
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
MIRANDA
1) The City Clerk' s Office is currently accepting applications for commission vacancies through December 2.
2) A special Planning Commission meeting will be held tomorrow. 3) A LA Metro Rail Safety workshop will be held this Friday. 4) The Irwindale Park rededication plaque has been installed at the park.
5) He also provided details on upcoming Recreation activities.
REQUESTS FOR
AGENDA ITEMS BY
CITY COUNCIL
DIRECTOR CHAN As previously requested by the Council, Director Chan provided an update on Citrus View Street and mentioned that the residents along the street wish to have streetlights installed. Since it is a private street, one option could be the approval of a street light installation request policy, which would outline the procedures, responsibility, and criteria for evaluating and responding to street light installation requests.
Another option would be to have the street' s residents dedicate the street to the City and, should the City accept, it would be obligated to maintain the street, including paving and accessibility to public use.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda requested to place this matter on the BRECEDA agenda for the January 22, 2025, Council meeting for further discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia stated that streetlights are a safety issue and GARCIA requested that Director Chan communicate with Southern California Edison to apply for additional streetlights and have them bill the City MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz suggested waiting to act until a detailed staff report is presented to the Council
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda reiterated his request for a detailed report BRECEDA be presented to the Council at its January 22, 2025, meeting, to include information relating to potential costs, street dedication, and a
policy relating to street light installation requests.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 50 p. m.
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ChieflDeputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held December 11, 2024.