IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
JANUARY 8, 2025
WEDNESDAY
5: 02 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 Albert F. Ambriz, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
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 There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
CONFERENCE WITH
REAL PROPERTY Property: 16249 Arrow Highway
NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Dynasty Realty / The Bravo Group
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Updates provided, direction provided to staff; no reportable action taken.
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: Updates provided, direction provided to staff; no reportable action taken.
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
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ACTION: Updates provided, direction provided to staff; no reportable action taken.
ITEM NO. 5B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED CONFERENCE WITH LITIGATION ( Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to LEGAL COUNSEL — Government code Section 54956. 9 ( d)( 2), ( e)( 1)
ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION 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 a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The facts and circumstances are those that might result in litigation against the City but which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be discussed.
Number of Cases: 1
ACTION: Update provided, direction not provided; no action taken.
ITEM NO. 5C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED CONFERENCE WITH LITIGATION ( Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code LEGAL COUNSEL — Sections 54954. 5, 54956. 9 ( d)( 4)
ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Number of Cases: 1
ACTION: Information provided by City Attorney, discussion held, no direction provided; no action taken.
RECONVENEIN
OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
At 6. 17 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6. 19 p. m.
aila M. Nieto, MMC
Cl of Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held February 26, 2025.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
JANUARY 8, 2025
WEDNESDAY
6: 19 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
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
COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz thanked the Public Works Department staff AMBRIZ and all first responders for working hard through the night in response to the recent windstorms.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz noted that he received calls from Supervisor ORTIZ Hilda Solis' office asking whether there were any major concerns within the city due to the recent fires. He thanked Supervisor Solis for her concern. He also echoed Councilmember Ambriz' s comments.
INTRODUCTION OF
NEW EMPLOYEES /
PROMOTIONS
ITEM NO. 17A
INTRODUCTION OF
COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECORDS
SUPERVISOR
NORMA ORTIZ
INTRODUCTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS
SUPERVISOR NORMA ORTIZ
Chief Hofford presented brief background information and introduced Communications and Records Supervisor Norma Ortiz.
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PROCLAMATIONS /
PRESENTATIONS /
COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE TO INCOMING CITY
ADMINISTRATION OF COMMISSIONERS
OATHS OF OFFICE TO
INCOMING CITY The oaths of office were administered to Paula Fraijo, Nathan COMMISSIONERS Romero, Linda Marez, and Iris Rodriguez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar; The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
ITEM NO. 19A APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2024, SPECIAL JOINT MEETING HELD
DECEMBER 11, 2024, REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11,
2024, AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 19, 2024
ITEM NO, 19B
WARRANTS/ DEMANDS
PAYROLL
ITEM NO. 19C
CONTRACT
AMENDMENT NO. 3 —
INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP
RESOLUTION NO
2024- 93- 3570
ADOPTED
The following minutes were approved:
1) Special meeting held December 11, 2024
2) Special joint meeting held December 11, 2024
3) Regular meeting held December 11, 2024
4) Special meeting held December 19, 2024
WARRANTS/ DEMANDS/ PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 3 — INTERWEST CONSULTING
GROUP
Contract Amendment No. 3 with Interwest Consulting Group for the preparation of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update was approved, subject to City Attorney approval as to form, and Resolution No. 2024- 93- 3570, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP, AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION
OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE UPDATE," was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
ITEM NO. 19D
APPROVE PURCHASE
OF POLICE VEHICLE
WITH FEDERAL ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS
AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS FOR SUCH USE
RESOLUTION NO.
2025- 08- 3596
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19E
RECEIVE AND
APPROPRIATE GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE
STATE OF CA
BOARD OF STATE
AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS'
BYRNE STATE CRISIS
INTERVENTION
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO
2025- 11- 3599
ADOPTED
ITEM NO. 19F
CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
JANUARY 8, 2025
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APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE WITH FEDERAL
ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
SUCH USE
The bid submitted by Sierra Auto Group for the purchase of one new vehicle to be used for Police Department operations in the amount of 38, 046. 14 was approved and
Resolution No. 2025- 08- 3596, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND OUTFITTING
OF ONE POLICE SERVICE VEHICLE," was adopted.
RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS' BYRNE STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION
PROGRAM
Resolution No. 2025- 11- 3599, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATING
STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR USE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT," was adopted, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra noted that Senate Bill 1436, adopted in 2016, GUERRA requires that a local agency's legislative body orally report a summary of the recommended compensation of a local agency executive, i. e. the City Manager. He verbally reported the terms of the proposed Second Amendment.
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RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025- 09- 3597, entitled:
2025- 09- 3597
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE AND JULIAN A. MIRANDA," was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked staff from Public Works Services, Police, and Fire Departments for working hard to clean up after the recent windstorm. She also commended the Recreation Department for its excellent programs and congratulated the newly appointed commissioners.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez thanked the Public Works Department and stated that she was looking forward to the consideration of rezoning and the General Plan. She encouraged the Council to keep the vision of the forefathers in mind when making decisions.
VERONICA BARBOSA An email from Veronica Barbosa Lara was read into the record wherein she encouraged the community to check on the health and safety of seniors during uncertain times.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ICF BOARDMEMBER
CONSIDERATION OF
APPOINTMENT OF
ICF BOARDMEMBER
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the staff report.
MIRANDA
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola thanked all applicants and nominated Dena Zepeda to the ICF. The nomination was unanimously approved by the Council; Councilmember Breceda absent.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 22A
IRWINDALE
GATEWAY SPECIFIC
PLAN
DIRECTOR SIMPSON
JANUARY 8, 2025
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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
Director Simpson introduced Senior Planner Brandi Jones, who presented the staff report.
JEFF DRITLY Jeff Dritly introduced himself as the Chairman and Founder of Kearn1y Real Estate and provided background information on his history with the City and about the subject project. He displayed images of remedial grading efforts, alternatives 1 and 2, building elevation, Live Oak Lane street improvements, landscaping, and a diagram of what the project would look like once completed.
ARON BRANAM Aron Branam with AYPA made a PowerPoint presentation, spoke on the Battery Energy Storage System (" BESS") site plan and features, elevation, displayed typical BESS container images, the inside of the containers, BESS fire safety, hazmat, and air quality, BESS failure incident database, and residential -adjacent examples
JEFF DRITLY Mr. Dritly described what a BESS would look like from the street, summarized the project benefits, and spoke on what his company requests from the Council.
SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Jones then concluded the staff report presentation.
JONES
OPEN At 7: 41 p. m., Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa questioned where the BESS would be monitored from.
He also opposed the project citing environmental concerns.
MYLLEX GUADAMUZ Myllex Guadamuz, Coordinator with the Apprenticeship Readiness Fund, spoke in support of the project due to the project labor agreements.
ERIC FERRER Eric Ferrer, an Organizer for Smart Local 105 Sheet Metal Workers, strongly urged the Council to approve the project for its project labor agreements.
RENE PALACIOS Rene Palacios, a member of Iron Workers Local 433, urged the Council to approve the project for its project labor agreements.
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TOMMY FAVAI Tommy Favai, representing IBEW Electrical Workers Local Union 11, spoke in support of the project due to the jobs it would create.
ANTHONY NATALE Anthony Natale, Director of Risk and Response for the Fire Risk Alliance, explained BESS thermal runaway and discussed the differences between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
EDDIE ALVAREZ Eddie Alvarez, Representative for the Los Angels and Orange County Building and Constructions Trades Council, spoke in support of approving a BESS project due to the local jobs it would create.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa questioned why evacuation orders are needed when BESS systems experience thermal runaways. He also questioned why responding firefighters would require breathing apparatus and stated that such apparatus is not needed when responding to house fires, for example.
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz suggested denying the project citing potential air pollution, additional truck traffic, and social justice impacts. He also stated that jobs would be created no matter what project is placed at the site. He also suggested having a commercial overlay for the subject site and stated that the Specific Plan would take power away from the Council.
LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez spoke in opposition to the project since it could create dangerous situations. She also argued that this type of a project would not be proposed for more affluent communities and stated that most city residents are opposed to the project.
ANTHONY NATALE Anthony Natale asked whether residents would prefer a gas -powered plant as opposed to a BESS. He indicated that the BESS would not cause pollution and would have many safety features in place. He also indicated that firefighters wear self- contained breathing apparatus at all types of fires.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda read a letter in opposition to the project. She also stated that residents were not able to voice their concerns at past workshops that covered this topic.
ISAIAH ROBLES Isaiah Robles, with LIUNA Local 300, spoke in favor of the project due the jobs it would create as well as the overall safety of the project.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez requested that the Council not grant a Specific Plan and not certify the EIR.
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RICHARD STILLWAGON Richard Stillwagon, Fire Marshall for Los Angeles County, spoke on his experience and background and advised that: 1) the proposed project is relatively safe, though no project could be guarantee to be 100% risk -free, 2) the strictest codes have been implemented to ensure that companies follow every safety standard possible, 3) he denied a project proposed by a major Southern California company since they refused to install gas or smoke alarms, 4) his highest priority is the safety of the community, 5) he would rather see a BESS fire than a tire fire since it would be less toxic, 6) foam cannot be used on BESS fires since it would only aggravate the problem, 7) the Fire Department would ensure that, when and if the BESS systems fail, that they do so in a way that does not disrupt community services, 8) the proposed site is probably the best location for a BESS, and 9) he approved a similar project next to a firehouse.
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda asked why a mailer was placed in her mailbox.
ROBERT HARTMAN Robert Hartman opposed the project and stated that union members would push for any project to be placed at the site.
RENE SAPIEN Rene Sapien opposed the project due to potential environmental impacts.
NICOLE VERMILLION Nicole Vermillion with Placeworks spoke on the studies conducted regarding potential health risks, which were included in the EIR. She advised that, although there was a statement of overriding conditions, it was not for health risks, which were found to be " less than significant".
CRAIG LEWIS Craig Lewis, with the Clean Air Coalition, agreed with Fire Marshall Stillwagon' s comments and stated that pollution would be minimized with a BESS project since fewer trucks would enter and exit the project site. Additionally, the BESS project would allow for renewable energy rather than gas -powered plants and concurred that the project site is probably best suited for this type of project.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated that he wanted to talk about the vehicles that would visit the site.
CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 8: 39 p. m.
RECESS At 8: 39 p. m., the Council took a short recess.
RECONVENE The Council reconvened in Open Session at 8: 48 p. m. with all members present, except for Councilmember Breceda, who was absent.
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SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Jones responded to questions posed during the public JONES hearing by advising that:
1) A notice regarding the project was sent to the Department of Justice, which had no comments.
2) Both options presented have commercial components. With each General Plan designation, there is corresponding zoning. In order to implement regional commercial, staff would need to create a new zoning designation.
3) Regarding the concern that the Specific Plan would take power away from the Council, she noted that the Planning Commission made recommendations to make it more strict relating to the design, uses, setbacks, and design guidelines. She noted that the issue would still need to return to the Planning Commission and finally to the City Council for consideration, and added that the developer has not been given free reign.
4) Per AB 205, and due to the project' s proposed size, the developer could potentially go to the state if they feel that the City is being unreasonable. If this were to occur, the City would have no say in setting development standards; participation would be limited to providing comments.
5) The Planning Commission did an excellent job in their interpretation and decision of the documentation provided. She noted that the information was also provided to the Council in November.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated that he found the report to be very ORTIZ complex and suggested concentrating on the environmental impact report for the entire site and then amend the Specific Plan, with the consideration of a BESS project to be held later, to which Senior Planner Jones advised that the Specific Plan lists the commercial uses that are permitted at the site, and noted that the reason why BESS is being concentrated on is due to the interest from members of the community. She further advised that, should the Council approve the Specific Plan, the developer could choose either option 1 or 2; option 2 allowing for the development of a BESS.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz asked about the impacts that would be felt five years in the future, to which Senior Planner Jones indicated that the EIR considers the full buildout of the project, including traffic and air quality.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz reiterated his suggestion that the BESS project should be considered later, to which Senior Planner Jones advised that the BESS project will be considered later and noted that tonight' s item pertains to the Specific Plan, and that staff is not proposing any action on the BESS.
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MAYOR BURROLA In response to several questions by Mayor Burrola, Fire Marshall Stillwagon advised that: 1) BESS' could be mounted to concrete pads on the ground and that, in the event of an earthquake, the system' s safety features could isolate any trouble areas and stop producing energy to prevent contributing to a thermal runaway; 2) if a container catches fire, any toxins are fairly contained within it; 3) the containers would not contain fluid; rather, the batteries are solid state and would not have anything seep into the soil underneath; 4) the National Fire Protection Association gives options to minimize risks, including the addition of ventilation systems and requiring thinner metal on top, such as is done in Los Angeles County; and 5) chemicals such as hydrogen would dissipate rapidly and naturally.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Fire Marshall ORTIZ Stillwagon advised that he has researched worldwide studies, such as a battery fire that occurred in Australia, where he noted that the fire burnt itself out. Another scenario occurred in Otay Mesa, where the batteries, which were located within a building, caught fire since vapors accumulated inside the building. Marshall Stillwagon reaffirmed that the subject project is a different type of project from the one in Otay Mesa and added that they work with code councils to develop best practices and never put profit over safety.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz requested a description of safety protocols, AMBRIZ to which Fire Marshall Stillwagon advised that emergency response procedures are implemented along with safety features. He stated that worst -case scenarios are analyzed and determined for each site to determine the best way to address issues that may arise.
Additionally, computer systems are utilized along with early -warning detection devices and that, if batteries go into burning phases, they are isolated to prevent the issue from spreading.
Councilmember Ambriz also asked about air quality, to which Nicole Vermillion advised that the proposed project would pose no significant health risks and added that battery fires would burn themselves out within a couple of hours.
Responding to a question by Councilmember Ambriz, Fire Marshall Stillwagon advised that the Los Angeles County Health Department is responsible for any cleanup efforts needed.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia asked about shutoff mechanisms, to which GARCIA Fire Marshall Stillwagon advised that each company would need to describe their distinct processes, though Fire Department staff would analyze everything to ensure that all codes are being adhered to.
JEFF DRITLEY Jeff Dritley indicated that, should the project be approved tonight, it would be completed toward the end of 2026. He added that certifying the EIR would require a development agreement which would need CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2025
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to be negotiated by applicable parties, after which it would need to be considered by the Planning Commission and the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz stated that AB 205 is very real and that he AMBRIZ would not be in favor of having the State of California dictate whether the project would move forward without any community benefits administered through a development agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia asked what the City' s legal remedy would be GARCIA if the developer would seek state intervention, to which City Attorney Guerra responded, first by addressing a previous comment and clarifying that no amendment was being considered tonight; rather, it' s an entirely separate agreement. He added that the Specific Plan would authorize the BESS with a development agreement, and that, should the Council adopt the Specific Plan as drafted, it would allow either option 1 or 2, both of which have been analyzed. He also noted that the developer still has the option of recurring to the state if it is unhappy with the City' s process.
MAYOR BURROLA Responding to several questions from Mayor Burrola, Aron Branam advised that the project would allow for 300- 400 containers, but that he could not specify the amount of cells since the manufacturer has not been identified yet. Regarding noise, each container would include a thermal management system with air conditioning, which would run at low decibels.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz asked about the number of employees that ORTIZ would remain on site, to which Mr. Branam advised that the site would be unmanned but would be overseen by 6- 10 remote workers.
Councilmember Ortiz also asked about potential revenue for the City, to which Mr. Dritley advised that it would generate approximately $ 1. 1 million annually for the entire site, including the BESS.
MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, Mr. Branam ORTIZ indicated that his company has many other projects in the pipeline, with existing BESS systems in the multi -watt range.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked how electricity from the BESS would be doled out to the community, to which Mr. Branam advised that, though he could not determine how to the energy would be distributed, it is generally accepted that the closer one is to the resource, the better.
Mayor Burrola also asked about the amount of energy the BESS would provide to the community, to which Mr. Branam indicated that they are proposing a 400- megawatt system, which would be served depending on the community' s needs.
SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Jones added that the system would generate JONES approximately 60 decibels, which is equivalent to that of a normal conversation.
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MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola stated that he was still concerned about the effects of earthquakes on BESS systems and said he would like to see more data on the effects of burning lithium. He stated his preference in tabling this matter to a future meeting.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Burrola, to table this matter to the first Council meeting of February.
The motion failed, with Councilmembers Ambriz and Garcia opposed; Councilmember Breceda absent.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 01- 3589, entitled: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ( 1)
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT,
STATE CLEARING HOUSE ( SCH# 2023020290); ( 2) ADOPTING
THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION
15091; ( 3) ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; AND ( 4)
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ( CEQA) FOR THE
IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN",
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 02- 3590, entitled: " A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
AND LAND USE PLAN MAP OF THE CITY' S GENERAL PLAN
GPA NO. 02- 2022) FROM REGIONAL COMMERCIAL TO
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE
OAK LANE, IRWINDALE, CA ( APNS: 8532- 002- 046 AND 8532- 002- 0047) AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF",
3) Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading of the ordinance, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 787, entitled: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 02- 2023 TO
ADD IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN TO TITLE 17 OF
THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ( IMC), DEFINING
PERMITTED USES, REGULATING THE SIZES AND
LOCATIONS OF BUILDINGS, SPECIFYING DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
ADDRESSING MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY TOPICS,
IDENTIFYING PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES,
AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND IMPLEMENTATION
LANGUAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE OAK
LANE, IRWINDALE, CA ( APNS: 8532- 002- 046 AND 8532- 002- 047) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE
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CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH#
2023020290)"
4) Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading of the ordinance, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 788, entitled: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE MODIFYING THE CITY
OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP ( ZONE CHANGE NO. 02- 2022)
FROM M- 2 ( HEAVY MANUFACTURING) TO IRWINDALE
GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
13620 LIVE OAK LANE, IRWINDALE, CA ( APNS: 8532- 002- 046 AND 8532- 002- 047) AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CONSISTENT WITH THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT ( SCH# 2023020290)" and
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 05- 3593, entitled: " A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83854 TO
CREATE SEVEN ( 7) PARCELS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
13620 LIVE OAK LANE, IRWINDALE, CA ( APNS: 8532- 002- 046 AND 8532- 002- 04) IN THE M- 2 ( HEAVY MANUFACTURING)
ZONE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN,
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF,"
The motion failed with Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz and Mayor Burrola opposed.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola preferred to postpone the matter until all members of the Council are present to discuss.
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to continue this matter to the meeting of January 22, 2025.
The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
ITEM NO. 22B
APPROVAL OF
PROPOSED USE OF
CDBG ALLOCATION
FOR FY 25/ 26 ALONG
WITH REALLOCATION
OF FY 24/ 25 PROJECT
FUNDING PREVIOUSLY
DEFERRED ON
OCTOBER 9, 2024
FINANCE MANAGER
DURAN
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG) ALLOCATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2025- 2026 ALONG WITH REALLOCATION OF FY 2024- 2025 PROJECT FUNDING PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED ON
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Finance Manager Duran presented the staff report.
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OPEN At 10: 06 p. m., Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSE There being no speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public hearing at PUBLIC HEARING 10: 07 p. m.
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025- 06- 3594, entitled:
2025- 06- 3594
ADOPTED " A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF THE CITY' S
FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026 LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION AND
REALLOCATE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 FUNDING AS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED,"
CITY MANAGER' S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
MIRANDA
1) He invited all to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Library scheduled for January 25.
2) He also invited everyone to the ribbon cutting and street dedication ceremony for Sgt. Al " Ponchi" Cruz Circle, scheduled for February 1.
3) The basketball court and cardio room at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center will be closed from January 9 — 11 for the gym floor resurfacing project.
4) He encouraged all to participate in the Recreation Department' s Locks of Love" program, scheduled to run the entire month of February.
5) He then invited Police Chief Hofford and Director of Public Services Rodriguez, who provided updates on their departments' efforts in responding to the recent windstorm.
REQUESTS FOR
AGENDA ITEMS BY
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola requested a group photo of all City commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 10: 21 p. m.
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L ura M. Nieto, MMC
6hief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held February 26, 2025.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
JANUARY 8, 2025
WEDNESDAY
10: 21 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, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tern H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Absent: Councilmember Mark A. Breceda
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 Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda absent.
ITEM NO. 27A APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 2024
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meetings held December 11, 2024, were HELD DECEMBER 11, approved as presented.
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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.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2025
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 10. 22 p. m.
va MM. Nieto, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held February 26, 2025.