Minutes, special meeting — Irwindale City Council, December 11, 2024

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY
4: 30 P. M.

The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in a special meeting at the above time and place.

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
DOLORAS AMADOR Doloras Amador stated that she ceded her speaking time to Dena Zepeda or Carmen Roman.

FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa asked if members of the public would be allowed to speak after the workshop, to which Mayor Ambriz stated that comments from the public would be heard after the presentation.

WORKSHOP ON

BATTERY ENERGY

STORAGE SYSTEMS
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson introduced Craig Lewis, Executive Director of Clean Coalition, and Joshua Costello, Firefighter Specialist from LA County Fire, and Fire Prevention Division, Central Region Battalion Chief Frank Garrido.

CRAIG LEWIS Craig Lewis presented a recap of the information that was presented at the first workshop held November 13, 2024.

JOSHUA COSTELLO Joshua Costello provided an overview on how LA County Fire handles Battery Energy Storage Systems (" BESS") projects.

Specifically, he touched on how each BESS project undergoes extensive review, including a hazard mitigation analysis that would identify potential hazards and scenarios that could arise with the project, to ensure the intended level of safety and performance per the Fire Code. He added that most systems perform as designed with only minor incidents.

MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola requested that Mr. Costello elaborate on BURROLA " runaway events", to which Mr. Costello advised that such incidents would depend on the make and model of the battery cell, modules, and racks, and how they play into the specific site being considered.

He noted that thermal runaway events can begin within an individual CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2024
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cell or a group of cells when two chemicals that are supposed to remain separated come into contact with one another due to a deterioration of the separator, resulting in a chemical reaction that grows and consumes chemicals within that cell, creating a great deal of heat and potential gasses. He further advised, however, that a standard for testing the level of toxicity of such events does not exist..

Responding to a follow up question from Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, Mr. Garrido advised that that BESS project could pose extreme fire potential, which would be difficult to put out. He advised that exposure sprays are set up to cover the container, allowing it to go through a process of thermal runaway and burn itself out.

Hazardous gasses would be considered poisonous in large quantities, which is why many of these types of projects are unmanned. He further advised that response times to these types of fires are generally three to five minutes from the closes fire station, similar to the response time for EMS.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz asked about the resulting effects on air quality, ORTIZ to which Mr. Garrido advised that the containers are designed to explode to relieve pressure, requiring the same type of Fire Dept. response as a commercial building fire, prompting evacuation of residents.

CRAIG LEWIS Craig Lewis stated that he has participated in a meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors along with Los Angeles County Fire Chief Marrone, where the Chief spoke about battery safety. He noted that multiple projects have already been deployed in the County with zero issues and noted that the Chief is very comfortable with the prepared emergency plans. He acknowledged an explosion at Otay but noted that the Otay project was made using a very old design, which caused gasses to accumulate, resulting in an explosion. Modern systems, however, are built differently whereby they vent directly to the air. He added that such sites would not typically explode; rather, they would vent and melt down in place.

CHIEF GARRIDO Chief Garrido noted that he is in support of such a project and noted the Fire Department' s goal to maximize safety.

MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola asked about the size of containers and BURROLA batteries, to which Mr. Lewis advised that battery containers could be as large as cargo containers or as small as 1. 5 inches in diameter. A BESS such as the one being spoken about would contain tens of containers lined up with 8- foot spacing; the spacing of which is set to minimize any meltdown from one container jumping to another.

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Mayor Pro Tern Burrola also asked about the number of BESS facilities in California, to which Mr. Lewis advised that dozens have already been deployed, with many dozes in the process of being deployed. Multiple BESS projects have been created in Los Angeles County, some of which have operated for years. Another is coming to Acton, CA.

CHIEF GARRIDO Chief Garrido added that there is another one in unincorporated Los Angeles above Monterey Park and another in Santa Clarita. He added that one rack could contain up to a thousand batteries, and there could be 16 racks in one container.

DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda spoke against this type of project, citing environmental contamination concerns and the potential need to evacuate residents, to which Chief Garrido concurred that evacuations would sometimes require moving individuals to a shelter. He noted, however, that cities typically have facilities that could be turned into temporary shelters. He advised that the Fire Department does all it could to pass precautionary measures for the safety of all those concerned and added that the Fire Department is ready to handle these types of incidents.

Dena Zepeda stated that she has an article about an incident that occurred five years ago in Los Angeles where the site is still contaminating water. She requested that the Council consider that no residents have spoken in support of such a project.

CARMEN ROMAN Responding to a question by Carmen Roman, Chief Garrido advised that BESS fires would be categorized the same as house fires. He noted that the containers are designed to vent product outside and, since it is lighter than air, it will rise and evaporate, diluting itself and creating a less -dangerous situation. He further advised that fire crews learned from the situation at Otay and has determined new tactics to combat fire through the experience.

Carmen Roman voiced concern over the potential hazards for such a project, to which Chief Garrido acknowledged that the technology is new for the CA area, though it has been used elsewhere, such as for residential solar battery storage systems. Mrs. Roman also asked where residents would be evacuated to, should it be necessary, to which Chief Garrido advised that part of evacuation procedures may include sheltering in place. Mrs. Roman also asked whether a fund would be set up in case the project causes any harm or injury.

MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz stated at this point that the workshop would be continued to a future date since the Council must move on to its regular meeting.

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COUNCILMEMBER Responding to a question by Councilmember Ortiz, Director ORTIZ Simpson advised that staff could gather information from other cities that already have this type of project completed for presentation to the Council.

CRAIG LEWIS Craig Lewis stated that Clean Coalition has been involved in a couple of battery projects in Santa Barbara County and would provide information to staff.

MARGUERITE LOPEZ Responding to a question by Marguerite Lopez, City Attorney Guerra encouraged her to speak to Director Simpson. He also advised that this meeting was merely a workshop and did not apply

JAMES HUNLEY

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to any specific project.

James Hunley stated that he objected.

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 29 p. m.
ll a4a M. Nieto, MMC
bhfef Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 8, 2025.

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY
5: 29 P. M.

The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL and HOUSING AUTHORITY met in a special joint meeting at the above time and place.

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda requested to be allowed to speak for as long a those making presentations to the Council.

JAMES HUNLEY James Hunley made allegations of toxic sites within the city' s boundaries and stated that individuals are not ready for electric vehicles since they may cause their garages to catch fire.

FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated that he was not comfortable with allowing fires at battery energy storage facilities to burn out and rather suggested extinguishing fires using " thermal blankets with moisturized sand".

SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez suggested that the Council honor the city' s forefathers and suggested that the battery energy storage facility may be one project the Council should pass up.

CONSENT CALENDA
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 5A REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AMENDED

REQUEST TO AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( MOU) APPROVE AMEND. BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE CITY OF AZUSA NO. 1 TO THE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE- OWNED

AMENDED AND NORTH KINCAID PIT, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN THE RESTATED MOU BOUNDARIES OF BOTH JURISDICTIONS ( APNS: 8616- 022- 905, BETWEEN THE CITY 8616- 022- 906 & 8616- 001- 270)

OF IRWINDALE AND
THE CITY OF AZUSA The Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Irwindale and the City of Azusa for the development of the City of Irwindale — owned North Kincaid Pit, which

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is located within the boundaries of both jurisdictions, was approved, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.

At 5: 37p. 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: Evaluation performed, discussion held, direction provided; no reportable action.

Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956. 8 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: Update provided; direction provided to staff; no reportable action.

Property: 5059 Allen Drive ( APN 8417- 030- 004)
Agency Negotiator: Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: HH and TJY Investment Company
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
ACTION: Discussed, update provided; direction provided to staff Councilmember Breceda abstained and did not participate in the discussion due to a potential conflict of interest).

At 6: 08 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.

There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6: 31 p. m. /
6 Lourb M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 8, 2025.

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY
6: 31 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
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda corrected the fiscal impact section of Item 24H, MIRANDA corrected an amount shown in the resolution for Item 24K and noted that the plan for ARPA funding was amended and has been placed at the dais for Council review.

COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.

COUNCILMEMBER
r0MMFNTS
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola commended Recreation Manager Zepeda BURROLA and her staff for working hard to ensure the success of the recent Christmas Spectacular event. He added that it was a joy to meet Congressman - elect Gil Cisneros.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz, speaking on behalf of Our Lady of Guadalupe ORTIZ Catholic Church, thanked city staff, particularly those in the Police Department, for their assistance with the event and procession held over the weekend. He also thanked Athens for their donation of waste containers to the church.

MAYOR AMBRIZ Mayor Ambriz spoke highly of the Christmas Spectacular event as well as the activities held during the weekend by Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

DECLARING RESULTS
OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024
FI FrTI0N

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ITEM NO. 17A

DECLARING RESULTS
OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024,

ELECTION

CHIEF DEPUTY CITY

CLERK NIETO

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 107- 3584

ADOPTED

ADMINISTRATION OF

OATHS OF OFFICE TO
MARK A. BRECEDA,
LARRY G. BURROLA,
AND MANUEL R.

ARCIA

COUNCILMEMBER
ORTIZ

MAYOR AMBRIZ
DECEMBER 11, 2024
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DECLARING RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ELECTION
Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report.

Resolution No. 2024- 107- 3584, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE

CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS AND

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST FROM THE COUNT Y

OF LOS ANGELES REGISTRAR RECORDER' S OFFICE, AND

DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
PROVIDED BY LAW," was adopted, on the motion of Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.

The administration of oaths of office to Mark A. Breceda, Larry G.

Burrola, and Manuel R. Garcia, were conducted.

Councilmember Ortiz congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Burrola and Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia on their reelections.

Mayor Ambriz echoed Councilmember Ortiz' s statement.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda thanked his supporters for electing him to a BRECEDA 7th term. He also acknowledged West Covina Councilmember Brian Gutierrez, who was in the audience, and congratulated
Councilmember Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Burrola on their reelections.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia thanked all his supporters.

GARCIA
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Burrola thanked his wife and supporters, and BURROLA congratulated Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia on their reelections.

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

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REORGANIZATION

OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CHIEF DEPUTY CITY

CLERK NIETO

COUNCILMEMBER
GARCIA

COUNCILMEMBER
ORTIZ
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Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report and invited nominations for Mayor.

Councilmember Garcia nominated Councilmember Breceda.

Councilmember Ortiz nominated Councilmember Burrola.

ROLL CALL There being no further nominations, Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto closed nominations and conducted roll call on the nominations based in the order in which they were received. The nomination of Councilmember Breceda failed with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia in favor; all others opposed. The nomination of
Councilmember Burrola was successful, with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia opposed, all others in favor.

COUNCILMEMBER
AMBRIZ

MAYOR BURROLA

COUNCILMEMBER
AMBRIZ

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL OF

NEWLY SEATED

CITY COUNCIL

INTRODUCTION OF

NEW EMPLOYEES /

PROMOTIONS

PROCLAMATIONS /

PRESENTATIONS /

COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 23A

FAREWELL MESSAGE
FROM U. S. CONGRESSWOMAN GRACE

NAPOLITANO
Councilmember Ambriz stated that it was an honor to serve as Mayor for the past year and thanked staff for their assistance.

Mayor Burrola invited nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.

Councilmember Ambriz nominated Councilmember Ortiz.

There being no further nominations, Mayor Burrola closed nominations, and, on roll call vote, Councilmember Ortiz was unanimously appointed to Mayor Pro Tem.

The roll call was conducted.

None.

FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM U. S. CONGRESSWOMAN GRACE

NAPOLITANO
A video containing Congresswoman Grace Napolitano' s farewell message was played.

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MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar; The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining on Item Nos. 24H, 24P, and 24Q due to potential conflicts of interest.

ITEM NO. 24A APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL / REGULAR / JOINT APPROVE THE MEETINGS HELD OCTOBER 23, 2024, OCTOBER 30, 2024, AND MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024

WARRANTS /
DEMANDS / The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.

PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 24C APPROVAL OF THE 2025 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST

APPROVAL OF THE
2025 LOCAL

APPOINTMENTS LIST
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 89- 3566, entitled:
2024- 89- 3566
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE
PREPARATION OF THE 2025 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST AND
POSTING OF THE SAME," was adopted.

ITEM NO. 24D DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE COMPLIANCE REPORT
DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 66006

IMPACT FEE
COMPLIANCE REPORT The City Council received, reviewed, and filed the Development REQUIRED PURSUANT Impact Fee Compliance Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.

TO GOVERNMENT
CODE § 66006
ITEM NO. 24E AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO

AWARD A WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT

PROFESSIONAL FEE STUDY UPDATE
SERVICES AGMT. TO
WILLDAN FINANCIAL The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a SERVICES FOR contract with Willdan Financial Services for a Development Impact DEVELOPMENT Fee Study Update for an amount not to exceed $ 65, 520.

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IMPACT FEE STUDY
UPDATE
ITEM NO. 24F AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH PLANETBIDS, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT

TO CONTRACT SOFTWARE SYSTEM SERVICES
SERVICES AGMT. WITH
PLANETBIDS, INC. FOR The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract ELECTRONIC Services Agreement with PlanetBids, Inc. for Electronic Procurement PROCUREMENT eProcurement) Software System Services, and the City Manager SOFTWARE SYSTEM was authorized to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Contract SERVICES Services Agreement with PlanetBids, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval as to form.

ITEM NO. 24G SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 781 ESTABLISHING A

SECOND READING OF SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO 781, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 99- 3576 APPROVING

ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NOS. DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, AND 2024- 99- 3576 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 100- 3577 AUTHORIZING THE 2024- 100- 3577 EXAMINATION OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS,

AND APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREMENT WITH

HINTERLITER, DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES
ORDINANCE NO. 781 Ordinance No. 781, entitled:

ADOPTED ON
SECOND READING " AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3. 58 TO TITLE 3 OF THE

IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX ( SALES TAX) AT A RATE OF
ONE -QUARTER OF A PERCENT ( 1/ 4%), EFFECTIVE AFTER LOS

ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE H EXPIRES OR REPEALS, TO BE

ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX
AND FEE ADMINISTRATION," was passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 99- 3576, entitled:
2024- 99- 3576
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

AGREEEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX

AND FEE ADMINISTRATION TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE

THE CITY' S SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE
SALES) TAX," was adopted, and
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 100- 3577, entitled:
2024- 100- 3577
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF TRHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY
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EMPLOYEES TO REVIEW AND EXAMINE THE CITY' S

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS OF THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION," was
adopted.

ITEM NO. 24H AMENDMENT TO POST OFFICE LEASE

AMENDMENT TO
POST OFFICE LEASE The City Council approved the Amendment to the Lease between the City of Irwindale and the United States Postal Service for the extension of the lease of the post office site located at 16025 Calle del Norte, Irwindale, and the City Manager was authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with the United States Post Office and broker agreement with Jones, Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval as to form; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.

ITEM NO. 241 UPDATE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR USE OF THE

UPDATE AND REMAINING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING

EXPENDITURE PLAN
FOR USE OF THE The City Council received an update regarding the American Rescue REMAINING ARPA Plan Act ( ARPA) and
FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2024- 108- 3585, entitled:
2024- 108- 3585
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDINGF THE FY 2024- 2025 OPERATING

BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
ARPA) FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CITY NEEDS," was adopted.

ITEM NO. 24J APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE

APPROVAL OF MOU IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION ( IPOA)

WITH THE IRWINDALE
POLICE OFFICERS' The Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of ASSOC. ( IPOA) Irwindale and the Irwindale Police Officers' Association July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027, was approved.

ITEM NO. 24K AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH NORMAN A. TRAUB ASSOCIATES LLC FOR PERSONNEL

TO CONTRACT INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES AND RELATED BUDGET
SERVICES AGMT. APPROPRIATION
WITH NORMAL A. TRAUB

ASSOCIATES LLC FOR

PERSONNEL

INVESTIGATIVE

SERVICES AND

RELATED BUDGET

APPROPRIATION

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RESOLUTION NO
2024- 101- 3578

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 24L
CONTRACT AMEND.

NO. 3 WITH LSCA
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Resolution No. 2024- 101- 3578, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FIFTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 55, 000. 00) FROM GENERAL FUND

RESERVES FOR PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND NORMAL A. TRAUB
ASSOCIATES LLC" was adopted, and Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement with Norman A. Traub LLC, was approved.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH LSA
Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Contract Services with LSA Associates, Inc. for the preparation and completion of the Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report to be prepared in association with land use entitlement applications for property located at 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale, CA 91706, was approved.

ITEM NO. 24M
CONTRACT AMEND.

NO 2 — ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE ASSOCIATES

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 103- 3580

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 24N

SECOND READING -
ORDINANCE NO. 790
TO ADD CHAPTER 9. 68
OF TITLE 9 TO THE

IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 — ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATES ( ESA)
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Irwindale and Environmental Science Associates ( ESA) for a budget amendment in the amount of $ 139, 581. 00 to complete the Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Element and environmental document, was approved, and
Resolution No. 2024- 103- 3580, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR ( FY)
2024/ 2025 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $ 139, 581. 00 FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO T HE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

CONTRACT WITH ENVIRIONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES

ESA) TO COMPLETE THE PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING

ELEMENT, SAFETY ELEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT, AND THE APPROPRIATE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT," was adopted.

SECOND READING — ORDINANCE NO. 790 TO ADD CHAPTER

9. 68 OF TITLE 9 TO THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE

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ORDINANCE NO. 790

ADOPTED ON

SECOND READING
ITEM NO. 240

SECOND READING -
ORDINANCE NO. 791
TO ADD CHAPTER 9. 72
OF TITLE 9 TO THE

IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 791

ADOPTED ON

SECOND READING
ITEM NO. 24P

APPROVAL OF

CONSTRUCTION

CHANGE ORDERS

FOR THE AQUATIC

CENTER SWIMMING

POOL RENOVATION

PROJECT

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 11- 3588

ADOPTED
DECEMBER 11, 2024
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Ordinance No. 790, entitled:

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
passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.

SECOND READING — ORDINANCE NO. 791 TO ADD CHAPTER

9. 72 OF TITLE 9 TO THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinance No. 791, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWIDNALE 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 passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.

APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE
AQUATIC CENTER SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION PROJECT;
P- 1062
Resolution No. 2024- 11- 3588, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE ( 1) APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER
IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 290, 856. 92 FOR THE AQUATIC CENGTER SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION PROJECT ( P- 1062) TO
INCREASE THE CONTRACT FROM $ 611, 886. 69 TO $ 902, 743. 61; AND ( 2) APPROVING AN UPDATED 10% PROJECT
CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 90, 274. 36 TO COVER ANY

UNFORSEEABLE CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE DURING
CONSTRUCTION," was adopted; Councilmembers Breceda and
Garcia abstaining.

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ITEM NO. 24Q

ACCEPTANCE OF THE

CONSTRUCTION OF

THE IRWINDALE PARK

IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT PHASES
IV& V

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 110- 3587

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 24R
DECEMBER 11, 2024
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IRWINDALE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASES IV & V — P- 1011
The changes to the original scope of work were ratified and the improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the constructed improvements for the Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phase IV and V were accepted, the final construction project amount of 5, 940, 342. 54 was approved, and:

Resolution No. 2024- 110- 3587, entitled. -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $ 607, 674. 02

FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE IRWINDALE PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE IV AND V; P- 1011," was
adopted; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

DECLARATION OF
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT The Declaration of Surplus Equipment was received and filed.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RECESS At 7: 06 p. m., the Council took a short recess.

RECONVENE At 7: 11 p. m., the Council reconvened in Open Session with all members present.

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda congratulated Mayor Burrola and Councilmernbers Breceda and Garcia on their reelections and thanked the Recreation, Senior Center, Public Works Services for their hard work and collaboration in the amazing programs the City offers residents and spoke highly of the new City Hall Office Specialist Sasha Fuentes.

ABEL CASANOVA Abel Casanova, Field Representative for Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, congratulated the reelected Councilmembers and recognized Councilmember Ambriz for his service as Mayor.

BRIAN GUTIERREZ Brian Gutierrez, Councilmember of the City of West Covina, presented certificates to the reelected Councilmembers.

ANONYMOUS An email submitted by an anonymous individual was read into the record wherein he congratulated Norma Ortiz for her promotion to Police Communications and Records Supervisor.

TERESA ORTIZ Teresa Ortiz congratulated the reelected Councilmembers, praised Marguerite Lopez for her efforts to become elected, and spoke in favor of pay raises for members of the Police Department.

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 26A

MAYOR' S

APPOINTMENTS OF

DELEGATES AND

ALTERNATES

CITY MANAGER

MIRANDA

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 106- 3583

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 26B

APPOINTMENT OF

PARKS & RECREATION

COMMISSIONERS

CITY MANAGER

MIRANDA
DECEMBER 11, 2024
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MAYOR' S APPOINTMENTS OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.

Resolution No. 2024- 106- 3583, entitled. -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE APPOINTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY," was adopted on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and unanimously approved.

APPOINTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.

MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola nominated Paula Fraijo to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The nomination was unanimously approved on Roll Call vote.

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 104- 3581

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 26C

APPOINTMENT OF

SENIOR CITIZEN

COMMISSIONER
Mayor Burrola then nominated Nathan Romero to the Parks & Recreation Commission. The nomination was successful with all Councilmembers voting in favor, except for Councilmember Breceda, who opposed.

Resolution No. 2024- 104- 3581, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING TWO ( 2) MEMBERS TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE,"
was adopted, thereby appointing Paula Fraijo and Nathan Romero to the Commission.

APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONER
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CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.

MIRANDA
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola nominated Iris Rodriguez to the Senior Citizen Commission. The nomination was unanimously approved on Roll Call vote.

Mayor Burrola then nominated Lorene Burrola to the Senior Citizen Commission. The nomination failed with Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz and Mayor Burrola voting in favor; all others opposed.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz nominated Linda Marez to the Senior Citizen AMBRIZ Commission. The nomination was approved on Roll Call vote with all in favor except for Mayor Burrola, who opposed.

RESOLUTION NO
2024- 105- 3582

ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 26D

ANNUAL REPORT BY

CITY OF IRWINDALE

INCLUSION SPECIALIST
Resolution No. 2024- 105- 3582, entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPOINTING TWO ( 2) MEMBERS TO THE SENIOR

CITIZEN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE FOR
TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027," was adopted, thereby appointing Iris Rodriguez and Linda Marez to the Commission.

ANNUAL REPORT BY CITY OF IRWINDALE INCLUSION

SPECIALIST ( VERBAL PRESENTATION)
INCLUSION SPECIALIST Inclusion Specialist Luana Acuna made a PowerPoint presentation.

ACUNA
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola stated that the photos demonstrate the great need for such programs and spoke very highly of Specialist Acuna' s work.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz concurred and stated that he hears only rave AMBRIZ reviews of the activities.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ortiz thanked Specialist Acuna and Recreation staff ORTIZ members who work toward arranging such wonderful programs.

PUBLIC HEARINGS None.

CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:

MIRANDA
1) City offices, with the exception of the Police and Recreation Departments, will be closed from December 23 through November

5. 2) The City' s website has recently been updated.

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3) The City has hired Sully Miller to grind and pave the service road at Irwindale Park on December 14.
4) He also elaborated on upcoming Recreation and Senior Center events.

REQUESTS FOR

AGENDA ITEMS BY

CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz requested that the 10- acre site on Allen Drive AMBRIZ be placed on the agenda for discussion as it relates to future affordable -housing programs. He also requested for staff to strategize on the financing of said program. He then requested that any future BESS" ( Battery Energy Storage Systems) meetings be scheduled by themselves and not before other Council meetings since there is much to be discussed.

CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda stated that staff will work to schedule another MIRANDA BESS meeting as soon as possible. He added that staff is looking to hold a meeting in either January or February 2025 for the Allen Drive rezoning.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia requested that staff and the City Attorney GARCIA collaborate to prepare a statement to clarify the City' s position with respect to the Irwindale Speedway.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8. 01 p. m.
u Yk - Y
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 8, 2025.

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY
8: 02 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 Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern H. Manuel Ortiz;
Mayor Larry G. Burrola
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; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; 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.

CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 32A APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS HELD APPROVE THE OCTOBER 23, 2024, AND NOVEMBER 13, 2024

MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meetings held October 23, 2024, and HELD OCTOBER 23, November 13, 2024, were approved.
2024, AND NOVEMBER
13, 2024
ITEM NO. 32B WARRANTS/ DEMANDS/ PAYROLL

WARRANTS /
DEMANDS / The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.

PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 32C CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024- 102- 3579 OF

CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

RESOLUTION IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING A " ROPS" APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLITATION PAYMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2025, BUDGET FOR 7/ 1/ 25 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
THROUGH 6/ 30/ 26
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. SA 2024- 102- 3579. entitled:

SA 2024- 102- 3579
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AS SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY APPROVING A RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT

SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 2024
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SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE TWELVEMONTH FISCAL PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
ANONYMOUS An anonymous speaker spoke in favor of keeping the Irwindale Speedway, saying that reclaiming the site would cost millions and that the Speedway generates funding for the City and keeps streets safe.

DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that the owner of the Speedway was the one to decide to sell the property and that the new owners decided to get rid of the racetrack. She stated that the City is not responsible for its demolition.

KENNETH WAKEFIELD Kenneth Wakefield stated that street racing will be worse within a year. He stated his opinion that environmental impact reviews for the Speedway site were superficial and stated that air quality will be impacted.

JAMES HUNLEY James Hunley stated that he has heard reports of toxic chemicals being dumped at the Speedway and that the site is filled with old tires.

FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa spoke in opposition to the allegations being made regarding the Speedway and urged the Council to ignore the comments from out- of-towners.

STEVE MARQUART Steve Marquart spoke on how the Speedway has improved his daughter' s life and stated that many Sacramento racers want to help save the Speedway.

ANONYMOUS An anonymous individuals asked to keep the Speedway and stated that he would provide the revenue to the City.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8. 27 p. m.

Lau M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 8, 2025.

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
DECEMBER 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY
8: 21 P. M.

The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.

ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Vice Chair H. Manuel Ortiz.

Chair Larry G. Burrola
Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Adrian Guerra, 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 Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.

CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Board Member Ambriz, seconded by Board Member Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 38A APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL / REGULAR / JOINT APPROVE THE MEETINGS HELD OCTOBER 23, 2024, OCTOBER 30, 2024, AND MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024

SPECIAL / REGULAR /
JOINT MEETINGS The minutes of the special / regular / joint meetings held October 23, HELD OCTOBER 23, 2024, October 30, 2024, and November 13, 2024, were approved 2024, OCTOBER 30, as presented.
2024, AND
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
ITEM NO. 38B SB 241 ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2023- 2024 SB 241 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL The SB 341 Annual Report for FY 2023- 2024 was received and filed YEAR ( FY) 23/ 24 and it was directed that such report be filed with t the City of Irwindale' s City Clerk' s office and the Department of Housing and Development.

ITEM NO. 38C AMENDED — IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL AMENDED- REPORT FOR FY 23/ 24

IRWINDALE HOUSING
AUTHORITY ANNUAL The FY 23- 24 Amended Irwindale Housing Authority Annual Report REPORT FOR FY 23/ 24 was received and filed and it was directed that such report be filed with the City of Irwindale' s City Clerk' s office and the Department of Housing and Community Development.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2024
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SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
TERESA ORTIZ Teresa Ortiz congratulated Inclusion Specialist Acuna on the success of the programs she has implemented and congratulated the newly appointed Commissioners.

RODNEY RAYBORNE Rodney Rayborne stated that the Los Angeles Teachers Retirement Fund hired IDS Real Estate to purchase and manage the land at the Speedway and asked what their purpose is and whether they have received demolition permits, to which Executive Director Miranda encouraged Mr. Rayborne to speak to Community Development Director Simpson for more information.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8. 27 p. m.
aura M. Nieto, MMC
haef Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as submitted at the meeting held January 8, 2025.

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