IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
WEDNESDAY
2: 30 P. M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in special 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; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
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COMMUNICATIONS
MARGUERITE LOPEZ Marguerite Lopez- Sapien questioned activities she stated are occurring at the Reliance II site, stated that she was unable to get information regarding her concern from the City, that she contacted Heal the Bay", and asked whether the land, water, and air would be tested and suggested that the City Attorney prepare an injunction to prevent the federal government from conducting operations at the site.
CAROLINE RODRIGUEZ Caroline Rodriguez asked the Council how it would protect the City from future incidents such what is occurring at the Reliance II site.
She asked whether the City would buy the site and rent it out to other interested parties to ensure that nothing harmful occurs there.
ERIC" A Zoom participant named Eric stated that he knew about environmental impacts at the Irwindale Speedway and asked about current demolition efforts at the site, to which City Manager Miranda stated that a demolition permit has been issued.
DIRECTOR CHAN Director Chan added that a pre -demolition meeting has been held between City staff and the applicant and that the applicant will soon begin demolition operations.
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda added that staff has visited the Reliance II site MIRANDA on several occasions and noted that Cal Fire has reached out to Trammel Crow to use the site as a staging area for upcoming rains.
He noted that staff has also taken photos of the operations at the site and has spoken to Cal Fire representatives.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked how many times staff has visited the site, to which Director Chan advised that he has personally visited the site three times, and that Code Enforcement staff has also visited the site, all who have verified that the site is merely being used to store items for mudslide preparation.
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CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda advised that staff has also taken photos of MIRANDA operations at the site.
MAYOR MIRANDA Mayor Miranda requested that staff visit the site periodically to make sure all is operating properly.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez thanked the City for diligently protecting city land and encouraged the Council to continue monitoring operations at the site. She also expressed appreciation for the support received from the City of Azusa, Senator Susan Rubio' s Office, and Supervisor Hilda Solis' office.
ERIC" Eric asked a follow- up question, to which City Manager Miranda reiterated that a demolition permit has already been issued for the site.
KRIS M" A Zoom participant named Kris M asked which solutions the Council would offer regarding the toxic waste she stated is being transported from the Eaton Fire to Lario Park.
RECESS TO At 8: 08 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Closed Session to CLOSED SESSION discuss the following:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of Litigation ( Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 4)
Number of Cases: Two
ACTION: On the first case: information provided to the Council, direction provided to City Manager and City Attorney; no reportable action taken. On the second case: update and discussion provided to Council, discussion held; no direction provided and no action taken.
RECONVENE IN At 4: 11 p. m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session with all OPEN SESSION members present except for Councilmember Breceda.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 4: 12 p. m.
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Approved as presented at the meeting held March 12, 2025.