IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 26, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 5:00 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, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem 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.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
RECESS TO At 5:05 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the CLOSED SESSION 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 both cases, updates were provided to the Council, no direction provided, and no action taken.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government code Section 54956.8
Property: 4846 Irwindale Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Julian Miranda, City Manager / Executive Director Negotiating Parties: Linda Edeggers Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Board Members Breceda and Garcia recused themselves from this discussion; update provided; direction provided to staff; no reportable action.
Property: 15830 Hidalgo Street
Agency Negotiator: Fernando Lopez, Housing Coordinator
Negotiating Parties: Paul Tapia
Under Negotiation: Property Acquisition
ACTION: Board Member Breceda recused himself from this
discussion; an update was provided to the Housing Authority Board, direction provided; no reportable action.
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RECONVENE IN At 6:42 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Lauram meto
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held April 9, 2025.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 26, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:07 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL 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 Tem 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; 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.
OUNCILMEMBER
RAVEL REPORT:
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz reported on his attendance at the ICA AMBRIZ conference in Santa Barbara as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony at the City of Hope for their new Central Utilities Plant.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz reported on his attendance at a Foothill Transit ORTIZ event held last weekend and stated that residents have expressed concern over the slow timing of the crosswalks at Irwindale Avenue and Calle de Paseo and Irwindale Avenue and Martinez Street and requested that staff look into the concern.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda reported on his attendance at the ICA BRECEDA conference.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the ICA GARCIA conference and suggested that staff look into obtaining bonds to help und housing projects.
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola reported on his attendance at the ICA conference and agreed that staff should look into bonds since they could benefit the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS
MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola asked about setting up a key card system to access the gated parking area of Las Casitas senior apartments instead of requirina a simple code to be punched in the keypad to enter. He also equested that overgrown trees at the apartment site be trimmed an sked that the gates at the mission be painted
PROCLAMATIONS /
PRESENTATIONS /
COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE
IRWINDALE CHAMBER MONTH
OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS OF THE The following businesses were recognized:
MONTH
1) Pro Printing - November 2024
2) Shepherd's Pantry - December 2024
3) Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia - January 2025
ITEM NO. 18B IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTELY UPDATE
IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE Irwindale Chamber of Commerce President Lily Phan presented the QUARTERLY UPDATE update.
ITEM NO. 18C PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN
PROCLAMATION HEART MONTH
PROCLAIMING
FEBRUARY AS The proclamation was made.
AMERICAN HEART
MONTH
ITEM NO. 18D PRESENTATION ON HEALTHCARE JoB TRAINING
PRESENTATION ON OPPORTUNITIES BY SEIU-UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS
HEALTHCARE JOB WEST UNION LEADER MARGIE CALDERA
TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES BY The presentation was made.
SEIU-UNITED
HEALTHCARE
WORKERS WEST
UNION LEADER
MARGIE CALDERA
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 19A DISCUSSION ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
ISGUSSION
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STORAGE SYSTEMS
ORDINANCE
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra reminded that this item invites a broac GUERRA discussion that is not tied to any specific site or project. It is just a general discussion about BESS regulations.
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson presented the report.
MAYOR PRO TEM In response to a question by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Director Simpson ORTIZ
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz requested that staff summarize or draft an AMBRIZ ordinance based on the information contained in the ordinances from other cities that staff had gathered so that the Council could review it Councilmember Ambriz stated that he particularly liked the ordinance from the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
MAYOR BURROLA In reply to a question by Mayor Burrola, Director Simpson stated that staff can prepare the draft ordinance for presentation to the Council within a month or two and added that the public would be afforded the opportunity to comment on it as well.
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz asked whether the Council would be able to ORTIZ adjust the ordinance as they saw necessary to which Director Simpson confirmed that they would be able to. He stated, for that the Council could include standards governing the
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated her opinion that staff is only presenting She slated fatehe information have bot present of the regaines. make an informed decision.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez stated her preference that criteria contained in AB303 be incorporated into the ordinance, noted that Cal OSHA has stricter standards regarding BESS systems than other states, suggested incorporating a superfund in the ordinance to address any future damage or fire, and suggested that the Council designate minimum distance between a potential BESS facility and
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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Commission and subsequently by the City Council. The motion was unanimously approved.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Mayor Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 21F, which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda abstaining on Item No. 21E due to a potential conflict of interest.
ITEM NO. 21A MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS HELD MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8, 2025
SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETINGS HELD The minutes were approved.
JANUARY 8, 2025
ITEM NO. 21B WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
WARRANTS / DEMANDS
/ PAYROLL The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 21C AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH NORMAN A. TRAUB ASSOCIATES LLC FOR PERSONNEL
TO CONTRACT INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES AND RELATED BUDGET
SERVICES AGMT. APPROPRIATION
WITH NORMAN A.
TRAUB ASSOC., LLC
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-18-3606, entitled:
2025-18-3606
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY-
THOUSAND DOLLARDS ($20,000) FROM GENERAL FUND
RESERVES FOR PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND NORMAN A. TRAUB
ASSOCIATES LLC", was adopted, and Amendment No. 2 to Contract Services Agreement with Norman A. Traub LLC was approved.
ITEM NO. 21D 2ND READING OF SPEED SURVEY ORDINANCE
2ND READING OF
SPEED SURVEY
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 792 Ordinance No. 792, entitled:
ADOPTED ON
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SURVEY JUSTIFYING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR CERTAIN CITY
STREETS, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.40.0470 "SPEED
LIMITS-SPECIFIED FOR CERTAIN STREETS" OF CHAPTER 10.40
"RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS" OF TITLE 10
"VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DECLARE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS OF
CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE," was
passed, approved, and adopted, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
ITEM NO. 21E ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2023-2024 RESURFACING PROJECT:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROJECT - PHASE III; P-1053 2023-2024
RESURFACING 1) Changes to the original scope of work were ratified and the PROJECT; improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the constructed RESIDENTIAL improvements for the 2023-2024 Resurfacing Project: Residential RESURFACING Resurfacing Project - Phase III, was approved; 2) the final PROJECT - PHASE III; construction contract amount of $1,014.050.61 under the P-1053 construction contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company was approved; 3) the City Clerk was authorized to record the Notice of Completion; 4) the Finance Director was authorized to release the 5% retention amount for the construction contract; and 5) the Finance Director was authorized to refund the City of Arcadia the amount of $12,113.62 from their project fair share deposit; Councilmember Breceda abstaining.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 21F IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
IRWINDALE GATEWAY
SPECIFIC PLAN
SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Jones presented the staff report.
JONES
MOTION
Resolutions as made nce as stated in the repo there the approving option 1.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to direct staff to prepare resolutions and ordinances to include both options 1 and 2 at the next meeting. The motion was approved with all in favor except Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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CITY MANAGER'S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
MIRANDA
1) He invited all to an interactive Emergency Preparedness Fair in 3) He then provided information on upcoming Recreation and Senio Center activities and events
At the October 9, 2024, City Council meeting, council approved the purchase of a 2024 Ram 5500 4x4 Lift Truck through Resolution #2024-81-3558 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3.44.080(E), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PUBLIC SERVICES VEHICLES FOR THE
PUBLIC SERVICES MAINTENANCE DIVISION." After the approval, staff contacted National Auto Fleet Group to order the vehicle and provide them with a purchase order. During their conversation, staff was informed that the 2024 Ram 5500 4x4 Lift Truck was going to take over a year to receive with no guarantee production would start on a 2025 Ram 5500 4x4 Lift Truck; however, there was a 2024 Super duty Ford 550 4x4 Lift Truck immediately available for the same price and with the same features. Staff moved forward with opening a purchase order and purchasing the 2024 Super Duty Ford 550 4x4 Lift Truck. At this time, staff is required to enter this information into the minutes of a Council meeting for documentation. Staff received the super Duty Ford 550 4x4 Lift Truck at the beginning of December 2024.
REQUESTS FOR
AGENDA ITEMS BY
CITY COUNCIL None.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
lauram Mete
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved as submitted at the meeting held April 9, 2025.
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 26, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 7:18 P.M.
The Irwindale SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved
ITEM NO. 27A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 8, 2025
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held January 8, 2025, were HELD JANUARY 8, 2025 approved.
ITEM NO. 27B WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
WARRANTS /
DEMANDS / The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
PAYROLL
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
lawram Meto
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chiff Deputy City Clerk
Appray held Anril C. 2021
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 26, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 7:19 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 Breceda, seconded by Vice Chair Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 33A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12,
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
2025 HELD FEBRUARY The minutes of the regular meeting held February 12, 2025, were 12,2025 approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Sauram Moto
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary
Approved as presented at the meeting held March 26, 2025.