Agenda packet — Irwindale City Council, March 12, 2025 (part 1 of 4)

CITY OF IRWINDALE
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE., IRWINDALE CA 91706 • PHONE: (626) 430-2200

NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL AND

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CITY COUNCIL

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

HOUSING AUTHORITY

RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
March 12, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
LARRY G. BURROLA - Mayor
H. MANUEL ORTIZ - Mayor Pro Tem
ALBERT F. AMBRIZ - Councilmember
MARK A. BRECEDA - Councilmember
MANUEL R. GARCIA - Councilmember
Via Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87104592389 In the event that a Zoom broadcast is unavailable, staff will promptly notify the public through its social media platforms. The public meeting will proceed in accordance with The Brown Act.

Listen Over Phone: 1-669-900-6833; Webinar ID: 871-0459-2389

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Spontaneous Communications: The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Spontaneous Communications period.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA and Government Code section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can be found on the City’s website: https://www.irwindaleca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8075/AB2449-Reasonable-Accommodation-Policy. If you need special assistance to participate in a City Council or Commission meeting or other services offered by this City, including an electronic or printed copy of the City’s reasonable accommodation policy, please contact City Hall at (626) 430-2200. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Note: Staff reports are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Hall, 5050 N.

Irwindale Avenue, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday).

Compensation for Board Members: Compensation for the members of the Irwindale City Council is $750.16 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency. Councilmembers will receive additional compensation of $50/meeting, not to exceed $150 per month, for the convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Housing Authority and an additional compensation of $300/meeting for convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Reclamation Authority.

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Code of Ethics
As City of Irwindale Council Members, our fundamental duty is to serve the public good. We are committed to the principle of an efficient and professional local government. We will be exemplary in obeying the letter and spirit of Local, State and Federal laws and City policies affecting the operation of the government and in our private life. We will be independent and impartial in our judgment and actions.

We will work for the common good of the City of Irwindale community and not for any private or personal interest. We will endeavor to treat all people with respect and civility. We will commit to observe the highest standards of morality and integrity, and to faithfully discharge the duties of our office regardless of personal consideration. We shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of others.

We will inform ourselves on public issues, listen attentively to public discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. We will base our decisions on the merit and substance of that business. We will be fair and equitable in all actions, claims or transactions. We shall not use our official position to influence government decisions in which we have a financial interest or where we have a personal relationship that could present a conflict of interest, or create a perception of a conflict of interest.

We shall not take advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain by virtue of our public office that are not available to the public in general. We shall refrain from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefit that might compromise our independence of judgment or action or give the appearance of being compromised.

We will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit or embarrassment to the City of Irwindale. We will be honest in thought and deed in both our personal and official lives.

Ultimate responsibility for complying with this Code of Ethics rests with the individual elected official. In addition to any other penalty as provided by law, violation of this Code of Ethics may be used as a basis for disciplinary action or censure of a Council Member.

These things we hereby pledge to do in the interest and purposes for which our government has been established.

Irwindale City Council

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SPECIAL MEETING

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola

3. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances

4. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Spontaneous communications are limited to the special meeting agenda items only.

5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. 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
*Housing Authority Item
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
*City Item
Property: 16336 Arrow Highway
Agency Negotiator: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Grainger, Linette Trust; Linette Grainger Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
*City Item

6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

8. ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING

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9. CALL TO ORDER

10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

11. INVOCATION

12. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola

13. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances

14. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

15. COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS

16. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

17. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
A. Introduction of Community Development Office Specialist Cynthia Largaespada

18. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
A. Foothill Goldline Glendora to Pomona Substantial Completion video B. Presentation by Valley County Water District - Ensuring Water Safety and Reliability C. Proclamation proclaiming Red Cross Month

19. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of January 22, 2025, and the Special Meeting of February 4, 2025
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve.

C. Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan
Department: Community Development
Recommendation:

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City Manager’s Recommendation : That the City Council consider the Planning Commission’s Resolutions Nos. 834(24), 835(24), 836(24), 837(24), and 838(24) recommending the City Council certify the FEIR and approve the proposed Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan and associated entitlements; and:

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 8532-002-047) AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF”;

3. Introduce 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 CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH# 2023020290)”;

4. Introduce 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.”
D. Award Professional Services Contract for Annual Audit Services Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve a contract with LSL, LLP to provide annual audit services for five years.

E. Adopt Resolutions of Intent to Amend the Contract Between CalPERS and the City of Irwindale to Implement a Pension Cost Share Provision for Unrepresented Management and Executive Employees
Department: Human Resources

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Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20-3605 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE RELATING TO CALPERS RETIREMENT COST-SHARING UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516 BY UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES” and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19-3607 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF IRWINDALE RELATING TO CALPERS RETIREMENT COST-SHARING UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516 BY UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES." F. Los Angles County Department of Public Health – Public Health Services Agreement Department: Administration
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Los Angles County Department of Public Health – Public Health Services Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

G. Out of State Travel to the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada for City Council and City Staff
Department: Administration
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-25-3613 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO THE 2025

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FOR THREE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND TWO STAFF MEMBERS" reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.

H. Adopting Irwindale's Energy Resilience Action Plan
Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24-3612 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING IRWINDALE’S ENERGY RESILIENCE ACTION PLAN (ERAP) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ERAP COMMITMENT LETTER”.

I. Approval of Lease of City's Water Production Rights for FY2024/2025 Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the First Extension of Temporary Assignment or Lease of Water Rights with Valley County Water District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

J. Declaration of Surplus Vehicles, Equipment, and Miscellaneous Items Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22-3610 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DELCARING VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MISCELLANEOUS

ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF THE SURPLUS VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS”.

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K. Approve Contract Extension to the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Show Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract extension for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Show.

L. Award of as-needed civil engineering, subdivision map review, and land surveying services contract
Department: Engineering
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Coory Engineering for As-Needed Civil Engineering, Subdivision Map Review, and Land Surveying Services for an amount not-to-exceed $250,000.

20. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time set aside for members of the audience speak on items not on this agenda that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. State law prohibits any Council discussion or action on such communications unless 1) the Council by majority vote finds that a catastrophe or emergency exists; or 2) the Council by at least four votes finds that the matter (and need for action thereon) arose within the last five days. Since the Council cannot participate (except as stated), it is requested that all such communications be made in writing to be included on the next agenda for full discussion and action
All members of the public are asked to observe the City’s Rules of Procedure and Public Meeting Decorum. The City’s Rules of Procedure and Public Meeting Decorum can be found on the City’s website, and Chapter 2.40 of the Irwindale Municipal Code. You may also contact the City Clerk’s Office for copies.

Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes unless such time limits are extended. If a member of the public wishes to donate their time to another speaker, both persons must be physically present and in attendance of the meeting. The Presiding Officer may, in his or her discretion, extend the 3-minute time limitation for the particular subject for all speakers. Organized groups of persons wishing to address the Council on the same subject should select a spokesperson to represent the group, so as to avoid unnecessary repetition. In no event shall the total amount of speaking time for exceed 6 minutes per person for the subject under discussion.

The Council may regulate a speaker who is speaking too long or out of order, being unduly repetitious, discussing irrelevancies, or extending to items not within its subject matter jurisdiction. Please be reminded that discrimination, abusive use of profanity, unruly disruption, and violent or physically threatening conduct is discouraged. Members of the public shall not disrupt the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Presiding Officer will request that a person cease any disruptive conduct, and if not immediately stopped, will direct the person to be removed from the meeting.

Public Comments will be heard in the following order:

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1: In-person attendees
2: Teleconference attendees
3: In-person and teleconference attendees who have not previously provided comments on the matter(s) being discussed by the legislative body

21. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.

A. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Department: Finance
Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Supplemental Audit Letters for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.

B. Mid-Year Financial Review and Adjustments to the FY 2024-2025 Budget Department: Finance
Recommendation: That the City Council and Reclamation Authority Board adopt Resolutions No. 2025-26-3614 and RA 2025-04-043, respectively, entitled: “A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025”.

C. Request for Speed Humps Installation on Hidalgo Street and Martinez Street Update Department: Engineering
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file this update; (2) Discuss and approve Option 2 regarding the construction of the speed humps on Hidalgo Street.

22. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on Public Hearings.

23. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

24. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
If a City Council Member is interested in a task or project, the City Council Member shall request that the item be agendized in this section.

25. ADJOURN

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

26. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES

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Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances

27. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2025
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Award Professional Services Contract for Annual Audit Services Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve the extension of the existing contract with LSL, LLP to provide annual audit services for five additional years.

28. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time set aside for members of the audience to speak on items not on this agenda.

Spontaneous Communications for the Successor Agency are subject to the same State prohibitions and City guidelines as cited on the City Council agenda.

29. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.

30. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on Public Hearings.

31. ADJOURN

HOUSING AUTHORITY

32. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances

33. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Award Professional Services Contract for Annual Audit Services Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve the extension of the existing contract with LSL, LLP to provide annual audit services for five additional years.

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B. Resolution No. HA 2025-02-146, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE USE OF THE 10-ACRE SITE ON ALLEN DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 8417-34-912, FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE’S JULY 4, 2025, FIREWORKS DISPLAY SPECTACULAR EVENT”.

Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-02-146, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE USE OF THE 10-ACRE SITE ON ALLEN DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 8417-34-912, FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE’S JULY 4, 2025, FIREWORKS DISPLAY SPECTACULAR EVENT” by title only, with further reading waved.

34. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time set aside for members of the audience to speak on items not on this agenda.

Spontaneous Communications for the Housing Authority are subject to the same State prohibitions and City guidelines as cited on the City Council agenda.

35. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.

36. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on Public Hearings.

37. ADJOURN

RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
As required by Government Code section 54954.3, members of the City Council are also members of the Reclamation Authority, which is concurrently convening with the City Council this evening and each Council Member is paid an additional stipend of $300 for attending the Reclamation Authority meeting.

38. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances

39. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held December 11, 2024 Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve

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B. Investment Quarterly Report for Fiscal Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 Department: Finance
Recommendation: Receive and file the Investment Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024.

C. 2025 1st Quarter Mining Report of Nine (9) SMARA Pits Department: Engineering
Recommendation: Receive and file this report.

D. Award Professional Services Contract for Annual Audit Services Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve the extension of the existing contract with LSL, LLP to provide annual audit services for five additional years.

40. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time set aside for members of the audience to speak on items not on this agenda.

Spontaneous Communications for the Reclamation Authority are subject to the same State prohibitions and City guidelines as cited on the City Council agenda.

41. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BOARD APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025”.

42. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on Public Hearings.

43. ADJOURN

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council, Irwindale Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Reclamation Authority, to be held on

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March 12, 2025, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on March 6, 2025. ______________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 22, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 5:15 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 5:17 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the CLOSED SESSION following:

Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: Performance evaluation was conducted; no reportable action.

RECONVENE IN At 6:11 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.

OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 22, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:12 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
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda noted an update to Item No. 20H and noted MIRANDA that an amendment and appropriation from the General Fund Reserve would not be needed.

COUNCILMEMBER
TRAVEL REPORTS None.

COUNCILMEMBER
COMMENTS None.

INTRODUCTION OF

NEW EMPLOYEES /

PROMOTIONS
ITEM NO. 17A INTRODUCTION OF OFFICE SPECIALIST SASHA FUENTES

INTRODUCTION OF
OFFICE SPECIALIST Assistant City Manager Olivares introduced Office Specialist SASHA FUENTES Sasha Fuentes.

ITEM NO. 17B INTRODUCTION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER MARIO ARRELLANO

INTRODUCTION OF
ASSOCIATE PLANNER Director Simpson introduced Associate Planner Mario Arrellano.

MARIO ARRELLANO
ITEM NO. 17C INTRODUCTION OF ASSISTANT PLANNER JARROD PALMER

INTRODUCTION OF
ASSISTANT PLANNER Director Simpson introduced Assistant Planner Jarrod Palmer.

JARROD PALMER

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2025
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
ITEM NO. 17D INTRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN MIGUEL

INTRODUCTION OF JIMENEZ

ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN MIGUEL Director Chan introduced Engineering Technician Miguel Jimenez.

JIMENEZ

PROCLAMATIONS /

PRESENTATIONS /

COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COMMISSIONERS

RECOGNITION OF
OUTGOING CITY Former Senior Commissioner Patricia Gonzales & Parks & COMMISSIONERS Recreation Commissioner Belen Zepeda (not in attendance) were recognized.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 19A IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN

IRWINDALE GATEWAY

SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda introduced the item.

MIRANDA
SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Jones presented the report and summarized the JONES information presented at the previous Council meeting.

JOANNE HATFIELD Joanne Hatfield, Principal with Placeworks and the Project Manager for the project Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”), provided an overview on CEQA and her approach on the EIR. She advised that the report was not prepared to favor one viewpoint over another, and made a PowerPoint presentation on her CEQA processes, impacts, and findings.

STEVE BUSH Steve Bush with Placeworks spoke on his evaluation of emergency situations that could occur should there be a thermal runaway event at the battery facility that could lead to the release of toxic gasses from the combustion.

JEFF DREITLY Jeff Dreitly, the project applicant, spoke on old BESS technology vs. new, spoke on the process to date, and addressed safety facts and the benefits this project would present to the City. He noted that this same information was presented to the Planning Commission in November.

OPEN At 7:24 p.m., Mayor Burrola opened the Public Hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2025
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3
DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that residents are not in favor of the project and stated that it would cause residents to suffer additional illnesses.

ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz said that the project has not been determined to be safe, asked about particulate matter and techniques used by firefighters to put out fires, expressed concern about air quality impacts and potential freeway lane closures caused by structure fires, stated that the project goes against the City’s General Plan, takes power from the City, and suggested that the City disapprove the Specific Plan and instead consider implementing an assessment district.

WILLIAM KURT William Kurt spoke in favor of approving the project since the structure would be built by union members.

FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa stated that commercial zoning for the subject area would not work, stated that problems at other BESS facilities were caused by issues with older technology, and stated that the opposition to the project is caused by fearmongering and not by actual science. He urged the Council to approve the project.

RAMON MENDOZA Ramon Mendoza with the sprinkler-fitters union spoke in favor of the project due to the project labor agreement.

CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated that residents are concerned about the safety of the project and suggested conducting EIRs for each of the two options presented. She claimed that residents were not given the opportunity to voice their concerns at public meetings. She also mentioned a flyer she received in the mail which she believed to be propaganda. She stated that residents that oppose the project are prepared to take their concerns to the state level and suggested that the project benefits do not outweigh residents’ health.

RENE PALACIOS Rene Palacios with Local 433 strongly urged the Council to approve the project due to its project labor agreement.

EDDIE ALVAREZ Eddie Alvarez with the Los Angeles / Orange County Building Construction Aid Council encouraged approval of the project since it would make Irwindale a leader in clean energy, strong economic impact, and its related project labor agreements, which would cut down on traffic and smog.

JEFF DREITLY In response to a previous speaker’s comment, Jeff Dreitly advised that his company has not drafted a development agreement since that would be a task undertaken by the City. He also indicated that the certification of the EIR and the adoption of the Specific Plan would not signal the final approval of the BESS project.

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2025
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4
BRIAN FINK Brian Fink, a retired Battalion Chief from New York, spoke on his experience with BESS projects and advised that he trains firefighters on how to respond to facility emergencies. He advised that new BESS facilities have become much safer in comparison to previous facilities and stressed that the smoke that comes from BESS container fires are no different from housefires. He added that the proposed site is one of the best sites he’s seen anywhere for this type of project.

DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda stated that income is more important to the project developers than the lives of residents and indicated that residents fear for their lives due to this project.

CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman alleged that the Fire Battalion has not reached out to local fire departments to train them on how to put out BESS fires. She also stated that Irwindale residents already have jobs and would not benefit from the jobs created by the project.

ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz stated that no mention has been made about the water table near the Hanson site and wondered whether it would be contaminated should there be a BESS fire.

BRIAN FINK Fire Battalion Chief Brian Fink addressed a previous comment and advised that he has trained Los Angeles County Fire Department crews and noted that this location would also receive said training.

Regarding water and soil contamination, he advised that soil and groundwater has been tested and resulted in zero levels of toxins.

RENE SAPIEN Rene Sapien worried that the subject site could become a target for a terrorist attack and claimed that the project investors are ultra wealthy and, as such, the City should receive billions in income from the project.

LINDA MAREZ Linda Marez stated that, even if there is a 1% chance that something could go wrong with the facility, that would be enough to avoid developing it, since the residents would be the ones to bear the consequences.

JOE SULLIVAN Joe Sullivan, with the National Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Los Angeles, spoke in support of the project since it is necessary for energy resilience, would help the state meet its energy goals, and would pay workers good wages.

ANONYMOUS An anonymous individual spoke in support of approving the project.

MALENA An individual identified as Malena wrote in opposition to the project due to environmental concerns.

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GABBY SANCHEZ Gabby Sanchez expressed her opposition to the project.

SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez suggested supporting a different project for the site.

She stated that the City of Acton is suing to stop any BESS type of project, Escondido has a moratorium on BESS projects, and Monterey Bay evacuated everyone within three miles due to toxic gasses from a BESS facility. She also questioned the interpretation of social justice as relates to the City and stated that the City should prepare to fight the state should it be necessary.

MICHAEL CACCIOTTI Michael Cacciotti expressed his support for the BESS project. He stated that 30+ communities have invested in multiple large-scale solar projects, and none have experienced any safety issues and noted that the City of South Pasadena will form part of a Clean Power Alliance to create micro-grids over the next year, which would be needed to reduce pollution by adopting certain measures.

JACQUELINE FUENTES Jacqueline Fuentes spoke against the project. She stated that these types of projects exploit vulnerable populations and noted that residents are already exposed to air pollution due to rock quarries.

GABBY SANCHEZ Gabby Sanchez opposed the project and expressed concern over patients at City of Hope hospital and children in nearby schools.

CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 8:21 p.m.

SENIOR PLANNER Senior Planner Brandi Jones made the following points and JONES clarifications:
1) Members of the public were given several opportunities to voice their opinions; however, very few comments were actually received.
2) Members of the Fire Department have previously addressed concerns regarding air, soil, and water.
3) Regarding the desire to take the matter to the state, she noted that the state would likely accept the project with open arms. 4) With respect to the comment that the project would go against the General Plan, she advised that the General Plan designation is regional commercial, and a zoning designation does not currently exist that is compatible with regional commercial. She added that commercial zoning as described by Mr. Diaz would likely not work since most consumers prefer online shopping rather than visiting brick and mortar stores.
5) She advised that the Zoning ordinance would be revised and amended to include language regarding the specific plan. 6) A suggestion was made to have an assessment district so that the City is not responsible for any fees for improvements, to which she noted that the applicant is paying for the entire project and the City is not responsible for any construction fees.

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7) She also advised that Placeworks is the City’s consultant and that the City is the lead agency.
8) If the project is split, there would still only be a need for one EIR. 9) The General Plan was last updated in 2008, and the Housing Element was last updated in 2013, and there were no radical General Plan amendments during the time that Ms. Roman served on the Planning Commission.
10)A development agreement has not been submitted since a Specific Plan has not been approved.
11)The closest residents to the project would reside in Baldwin Park, and the closest Irwindale residents would reside on Alice Rodriguez Circle; no Irwindale residents would reside across the street from the proposed project.
12)With regard to employment opportunities, the project would offer employment to those in the general vicinity, not just Irwindale residents.
13)Regarding waiting for safer batteries in the future, she noted that new lithium batteries are safer than those from the past. 14)A dedicated website has been created that has lots of information available to members of the public. Copies of environmental documents can be found at City Hall, the Library, and the Community Development Department.
15)Regarding the concern that the site could be subject to a terrorist attack, staff sent this project to the Irwindale Police Department for review, which did not cite concerns.

JOANNE HATFIELD Joanne Hatfield advised that comments from members of the public were included in the EIR. A notice of preparation was sent to public and responsible agencies as well as individuals residing within 500 feet of the project, and that their responses are in the report.

Regarding the comment about particulates: the study showed that pollutant particulates were not urgent. As for the designation for a commercial overlay, this could not be accommodated without a major new analysis and recirculation of the EIR. With respect to the impacts to nearby facilities, the health risks were analyzed and found to be less than significant.

REOPEN Mayor Burrola reopened the public hearing at 8:33 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING
CARMEN ROMAN Carmen Roman stated that she did not believe that Senior Planner Jones spoke truthfully and stated that members of the public were not allowed to speak.

CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 8:35 p.m.

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MAYOR PRO TEM Responding to questions and comments by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, ORTIZ Mrs. Hatfield advised that the BESS project was part of the scoping meeting for input from the public and concerned agencies to discuss what they wanted to have addressed in the EIR. The scoping meeting was advertised in the Notice of Preparation, which included details for both project options.

DINA GASS Dina Gass, with Placeworks, advised that all comments received at the scoping meeting were included in Appendix A-2.

JOANNE HATFIELD Mrs. Hatfield stated that Table 2-1 of the EIR summarizes the comments received, and that it does not appear that any BESSrelated concerns had been raised. She did, however, note a comment received from Robert Diaz, who stated that the EIR needs to provide more info on the BESS, which are subject to fires and explosions.

MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz asked whether project options 1 and 2 were ORTIZ presented at the scoping meetings, to which Mrs. Hatfield confirmed that they were and noted that they were included in the Notice of Preparation and in the presentation made at the Scoping Meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz noted that many concerns have been raised regarding environmental impacts and stated that this project was not urgent and could wait. However, should the Council determine that MOTION action must be taken, he made a motion to approve the EIR as well as option 1 for the development of three buildings and implement a moratorium on the BESS project until concerns are addressed more fully and once this type of energy is accepted in more communities.

MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola thanked all those that participated with comments. He noted that residents are very concerned about battery storage and noted that this project would reside in Irwindale for over 20 years. He cited comments of concern made by a professor from Texas A&M and Governor Newsom and stated that he did not feel that the project was right for Irwindale at this time.

SECOND Mayor Burrola seconded Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz’s motion.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda stated that he was not completely BRECEDA convinced that this project would benefit the City and mentioned that this project appears to be rushed and that the City is not prepared for this project at this point.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia questioned how the proposed BESS would GARCIA harness 400 megawatts of energy and concurred that the project would probably not work for Irwindale at this point.

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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz acknowledged the residents’ concerns AMBRIZ regarding the BESS and stated that he has retracted his support for it. He stated that BESS technology has not yet reached a point where it can be deemed safe for the community. He did, however, state that he had reservations about implementing a moratorium, to which City Attorney Guerra advised that a moratorium is not on the agenda for consideration tonight and could not be discussed.

CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra stated that, if it is inclined to act, the Council GUERRA could direct staff to continue the public hearing to a date certain, direct staff to revise each of the approvals to remove Option 2 except for the EIR documents and bring back an item to discuss a potential moratorium.

RECESS At 8:55 p.m., the Council took a short recess.

RECONVENE The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 9:13 p.m., with all members present.

CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra asked whether the Council would like the matter GUERRA to be placed on the Consent Calendar for a future meeting.

MAYOR BURROLA Responding to a question by Mayor Burrola, City Attorney Guerra indicated that staff would return with the EIR document, and that each of the other documents would only reflect Option 1.

MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz asked that all changes be highlighted in the ORTIZ report.

CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra stated that, based on the comments made by GUERRA the Council, the appropriate motion would be to: 1) direct staff to revise each of the documents to reflect Option 1 and remove Option 2, 2) place approvals on the Consent Calendar at the second regular meeting in February, to include the EIR, and 3) have staff bring back a discussion of a moratorium on the BESS.

MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz concurred with City Attorney Guerra’s ORTIZ suggestion for the motion.

ROLL CALL The above-mentioned motion was unanimously approved on roll call vote.

CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda thanked Fire Marshal Stillwagon and Fire MIRANDA Specialist Costello for their participation in the discussions.

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REGULAR MEETING PAGE 9
MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz indicated that an emergency arose and left the ORTIZ meeting at 9:17 p.m.

ITEM NO. 19B AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 02- AMENDMENT NO. 1 2016, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ATHENS SERVICES TO D.A. NO. 02-2016, FRANCHISE & FACILITY OPERATIONS AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR WASTE TO THE ATHENS SVCS. HAULING SERVICES

FRANCHISE & FACILITY
OPERATIONS AGMT.,

AND AMENDMENT
NO. 5 TO FRANCHISE
AGMT. FOR WASTE

HAULING SERVICES
DIRECTOR SIMPSON Director Simpson presented the staff report.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz stated that, at the end of the public hearing, AMBRIZ he would like to approve the item as recommended by staff.

OPEN At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING
ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz suggested that the City negotiate with other franchise waste haulers and then choose the best fit. He stated that he would not like the City to be locked to an agreement with Athens if a better deal could be possible with a competitor.

CLOSE There being no additional speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public PUBLIC HEARING hearing at 9:26 p.m.

MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz to introduce Ordinance No. 786, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 02-2016 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., A

CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, DBA ATHENS SERVICES,
LOCATED AT 2200 ARROW HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA
91706 (APN 8535-001-039) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162”,
adopt Resolution No. 2025-14-3602, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FRANCHISE &

FACILITY OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA

ATHENS SERVICES FOR THE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
/ TRANSFER STATION (MRF / TS) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2200 ARROW HIGHWAY, IRWINDALE, CA 91706 (APN: 8535-001-

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039), AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”)
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162”, and adopt
Resolution No. 2025-17-3605, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE EXCLUSIVE

FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR WASTE HAULING SERVICES BY

AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND ARAKELIAN
ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES, AND FINDING

THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15162.”
MAYOR BURROLA Responding to a question by Mayor Burrola, Director Simpson advised that the term of the franchise agreement would not be extended.

CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Guerra added that this item would extend the time GUERRA period that Athens has to build the convenience store.

MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola expressed concern since no date has been set for the completion of the convenience store or gas station, to which Director Simpson advised that the amendment would allow Athens to develop the convenience store and gas station in a future phase.

ANTHONY BERTRAND Anthony Bertrand, speaking on behalf of Athens Services, clarified that Athens is asking for more time and flexibility in determining the phase that the convenience store and gas station would be developed. He added that an important aspect of the development agreement is the flexibility to allow the project to develop as market trends dictate. He also indicated that Athens’ goal is to work diligently with City staff to achieve the target dates for phases 2 and 3 as stated in the documents.

MAYOR BURROLA Mayor Burrola stated that he would prefer to have the timeline for the development of the two facilities in writing, to which Mr. Bertrand spoke on Athens’ dedication to the project as evidenced by the company’s investments. He reiterated that the request for the amendment would allow Athens to adjust to market conditions.

Mayor Burrola stated that he was not comfortable since no specific timeline is indicated. He then asked City Attorney Guerra for his opinion, to which he stated that the matter at hand is ultimately a business decision point for the Council’s consideration.

ANTHONY BERTRAND Mr. Bertrand stated that the project was always contemplated to be built in phases. He noted the progress that Athens has made due to the flexibility the Council has previously extended to Athens and reiterated Athens’ commitment to the project.

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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Breceda indicated that he would also like to have a BRECEDA date for the development of the two facilities, to which Mr. Bertrand advised that the development agreement has 2030 as the target completion for phase 2 and 2035 for phase 3. Mr. Bertrand then stated that the question would be whether to include the facilities in either of these two phases; Athens would know more as the market moves in the next couple of years.

Councilmember Breceda expressed his desire to have the
convenience store and gas station completed in phase 2.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia suggested concentrating on completing the GARCIA MRF, after which the focus could be shifted to the convenience store.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ambriz stated that this matter has previously been AMBRIZ discussed and concurred that the development agreement has offered the applicant the opportunity to progress depending on the state of the market. He also agreed with Councilmember Garcia to focus on the MRF first and echoed his previous motion.

COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion.

GARCIA
ROLL CALL The above-mentioned motion was approved with all members in favor except for Mayor Burrola, who opposed.

CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar; The motion was unanimously approved; Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz absent.

ITEM NO. 20A WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL

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

ITEM NO. 20B ANNUAL BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) GRANT

ANNUAL BULLET- WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

PROOF VEST

PARTNERSHIP GRANT
WITH THE DEPT. OF

JUSTICE
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-07-3595, entitled:
2025-07-3595
ADOPTED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE IRWINDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PARTICIPATION IN AN ANNUAL
BALLISTIC VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT OFFERED BY THE U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL

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APPROPRIATION FOR RECORDING THE REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURE FOR THIS GRANT IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE’S
FEDERAL FUND,” was adopted, thereby authorizing the Police Department to continue to seek reimbursement for ballistic vest cost through the U.S. Department of Justice Ballistic Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998.

ITEM NO. 20C APPROPRIATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS AND INTEREST

APPROPRIATE ASSET

FORFEITURE FUNDS

AND INTEREST
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-12-3600, entitled:
2025-12-3600
ADOPTED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE APPROVING RECEIPT OF AND APPROPRIATING

FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FOR USE BY THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT,” was adopted.

ITEM NO. 20D REJECTION OF CLAIM – CRISTIAN CASTANEDA
REJECTION OF CLAIMCRISTIAN CASTANEDA The claim of Cristian Castaneda vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.

ITEM NO. 20E REJECTION OF CLAIM – NATALIA CASTANEDA
REJECTION OF CLAIMNATALIA CASTANEDA
The claim of Natalia Castaneda vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.

ITEM NO. 20F INVESTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL QUARTER INVESTMENT ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024

QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR FISCAL QUARTER The Investment Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ending ENDING December 31, 2024, was received and filed.

DECEMBER 31, 2024
ITEM NO. 20G APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE LIONS CLUB

APPROVE A FEE

WAIVER FOR

IRWINDALE LIONS
CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-15-3603, entitled:
2025-15-3603
ADOPTED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR
IRWINDALE LIONS CLUB, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY FACILITY RENTAL FEES OF
$1,410.00 FOR MONTHLY MEETIGNS BEGINNING JANUARY

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REGULAR MEETING PAGE 13
2025 THROUGH AND INCLUDING NOVEMBER 2025 AND ONE
LIONS CLUB SPEAKER COMPETITION,” was adopted.

ITEM NO. 20H AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DYNAMIC AWARD PLANNING + SCIENCE FOR THE PREPARATION OF HAZARD

PROFESSIONAL MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVE APPROPRIATION OOF SERVICES CONTRACT $139,255 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE

TO DYNAMIC PLANNING
+ SCIENCE FOR THE

PREPARATION OF

HAZARD MITIGATION

PLAN AND APPROVE

APPROPRIATION OF
$139,255 FROM THE

GENERAL FUND

RESERVE
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-13-3601, entitled:
2025-13-3601
ADOPTED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING: 1) AN AWARD OF A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH DYNAMIC
PLANNING + SCIENCE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN; 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DYNAMIC
PLANNING + SCIENCE; AND 3) AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING
$139,255 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE,” was adopted.

ITEM NO. 20I FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S EFEE WAIVER FOR WASTE EVENT

IRWINDALE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE’S

E-WASTE EVENT
RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2025-16-3604, entitled:
2025-16-3604
ADOPTED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR THE

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR THE E-WASTE
RECYCLING EVENT ON JANUARY 25-26, 2025,” was approved.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.

NEW BUSINESS None.

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REGULAR MEETING PAGE 14
CITY MANAGER’S
REPORT
CITY MANAGER City Manager Miranda presented the following report:

MIRANDA
1) The community is invited to the Irwindale Public Library groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for January 25.
2) The community is also welcome to attend the ribbon cutting and street dedication ceremony for the Al “Ponchi” Cruz Circle event scheduled for February 1.
3) The community is invited to attend an event aimed at helping those affected by wildfires in conjunction with Charlie’s Produce on February 8.
4) Two trellises at Little Park of Irwindale have been renovated due to termite damage and wood rot.
5) He also invited all to participate in the Recreation Department’s “Locks of Love” program.

ASSISTANT TO THE Assistant to the City Manager Espino reported on an event taking CITY MANAGER ESPINO place this Saturday at the Irwindale Speedway site. Supervisor Hilda Solis is also hosting a drive-thru food distribution event in partnership with the City on January 25.

REQUESTS FOR

AGENDA ITEMS BY
CITY COUNCIL None.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 4, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 2:30 P.M.

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

SPONTANEOUS

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.
________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Payroll Batch 401-02-25, 402-02-25

DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
2/6/25
11 City Council 1,731.15
13 City Administrative Office 62,947.76
14 Finance Department 29,065.57
35 Police Department 229,425.13
40 Recreation Department 34,651.84
41 Aquatics Department 4,590.37
42 Senior Citizens' Center 19,315.31
44 Library 17,539.01
51 Planning & Community Development 28,964.88
52 Public Works - Engineering 33,613.04
57 Public Works - Services 54,994.31
Gross Payroll 516,838.37
Required Deductions (152,243.77)
Voluntary Deductions (24,012.25)
Net Payroll 340,582.35
Payroll Batch 413-02-25

DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
2/13/25
57 Public Works - Services 3,752.17
Gross Payroll 3,752.17
Required Deductions (1,001.66)
Voluntary Deductions -
Net Payroll 2,750.51
Payroll Batch 415-02-25, 416-02-25

DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
2/20/25
11 City Council 6,086.29
13 City Administrative Office 63,805.95
14 Finance Department 28,349.84
35 Police Department 213,938.48
40 Recreation Department 35,551.67
41 Aquatics Department 4,695.68
42 Senior Citizens' Center 19,446.38
44 Library 18,129.53
51 Planning & Community Development 29,244.37
52 Public Works - Engineering 34,854.62
57 Public Works - Services 52,884.89
Gross Payroll 506,987.70
Required Deductions (143,271.60)
Voluntary Deductions (25,598.36)
Net Payroll 338,117.74
Payroll Batch 421-02-25

DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
2/21/25
44 Library 257.38
Gross Payroll 257.38
Required Deductions (6.82)
Voluntary Deductions -
Net Payroll 250.56

CITY OF IRWINDALE

PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER
February 2025

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Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number
User:

Printed:

Accounts Payable
stapia
3/4/2025 3:29 PM
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
104190 ALVARE02 Isabel Alvarez 02/20/2025 75.00
104191 GARCI20 Sergio Garcia 02/20/2025 75.00
104192 OLIVAR03 Sandro Olivares 02/20/2025 253.55
104193 PAZ10 Cristina Paz 02/20/2025 75.00
104194 RODRIG37 Maribel Rodriguez 02/20/2025 75.00
104195 SIMG01 Simgel Co. Inc 02/20/2025 302,490.43
104196 SCE02 Southern California Edison 02/20/2025 674.75 104197 VIDA01 Michael Vidal 02/20/2025 200.00
104198 WEST20 Western Engineering Construction 02/20/2025 390.00 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number (3/4/2025 3:29 PM) Page 1 104199 ZEPEDA07 Priscilla Zepeda 02/20/2025 295.46
Report Total (10 checks): 304,604.19

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Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number
User:

Printed:
104201 CALIFO56 California State Disbursement Unit 02/20/2025 604.15 Accounts Payable
stapia
3/4/2025 3:38 PM
Check No Vendor No
CALIFO58 California State Disbursement Unit 02/20/2025 100.00 Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
FRANC06 Franchise Tax Board 02/20/2025 382.88
104202 CALIFO57 California State Disbursement Unit 02/20/2025 143.07 104203
IMEA Irwindale Mgmt Employee Assoc. 02/20/2025 540.00
104204 CITY01 City of Hope 02/20/2025 34.00
104205
LOSANG31 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. 02/20/2025 104.77 104206 ICEA Irwindale City Employee Assoc. 02/20/2025 988.00 104207
PADILLAM Melissa Marez 02/20/2025 123.33
104208 IRWIND02 Irwindale Police Officers Assoc. 02/20/2025 3,033.00 104209
ACCO01 ACCO Engineering Systems 02/27/2025 1,420.00
104210 LOPEZ16 Kim Lopez 02/20/2025 300.00
104211
AMERIC34 American Fidelity Assurance Co 02/27/2025 6,269.70 104212 ZEPEDA03 Belen Zepeda 02/26/2025 1,086.77
104213
CINGULAR AT & T Mobility 02/27/2025 1,801.36
104214 ALLIAN02 Alliant Insurance Svcs, Inc.- Irvine Main 02/27/2025 329.00 104215
ATHENS Athens Services 02/27/2025 6,049.43
104216 AT&T06 AT & T 02/27/2025 3,455.78
104217
AZUSALW Azusa Light & Water 02/27/2025 278.18
104218 CINGULAR AT & T Mobility 02/27/2025 43.47
104219
MIJACA Balcon Holdings, Inc. 02/27/2025 222.00
104220 AZBUS01 A-Z Bus Sales 02/27/2025 310.20
104221
CITYTEC0 City Tech Solutions, Inc. 02/27/2025 41,000.00 104222 BAKER01 Baker & Taylor Books 02/27/2025 85.01
104223
DEPTOF02 County of LA Dept of Animal Care & Control 02/27/2025 4,405.66 104224 CHRIS Chris Nelson & Assocites, Inc. 02/27/2025 39,600.00 104225
CUMMINS Cummins-Allison Corp 02/27/2025 497.10
104226 CONCE01 Concentra 02/27/2025 61.00
104227
FRONT01 Frontier Communications 02/27/2025 43.23
104228 CSG01 CSG Consultants 02/27/2025 437.50
104229
HDL01 Hdl Software, LLC 02/27/2025 34.56
104230 EBSCOS EBSCO Information Services 02/27/2025 2,168.00 104231
INTELL01 Intelli-tech, Inc. 02/27/2025 51,899.10
104232 FRONT01 Frontier Communications 02/27/2025 459.95 104233
COORYE Samir M. Khoury 02/27/2025 9,085.50
104234 HOMEDE Home Depot Credit Services 02/27/2025 377.69 104235
LG2WB01 LG2WB Engineers, Inc 02/27/2025 1,356.00
104236 IRWIND21 Irwindale Hand Wash & Auto Detail 02/27/2025 423.87 104237
LOUIS01 Jason Louis 02/27/2025 1,131.73
104238 KING01 King of the Crowns 02/27/2025 410.76
104239
MIDAS Manuel C Muratalla 02/27/2025 996.09
104240 LIEBERT Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 02/27/2025 1,665.00 104241
OFFICE03 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 02/27/2025 1,412.23 104242 MAINTE01 Maintex 02/27/2025 265.86
104243
PITNEY06 Pitney Bowes, Inc 02/27/2025 238.14
104244 MOUNT01 MNRO Holdings, LLC 02/27/2025 150.55
104245
104246 PERF01 Performa Labs, Inc. 02/27/2025 6,000.00
104247

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SANCH01 Jaycon Sanchez 02/27/2025 151.55
SEMA02 SEMA INC 02/27/2025 5,891.05
104248 PURCHA Purchase Power 02/27/2025 1,993.86
104249
SHARP02 Sharpline Solutions, Inc. 02/27/2025 754.11
104250 SCFUELS SC Fuels 02/27/2025 5,349.69
104251
STGEO01 St. George's Medical Clinic 02/27/2025 745.00
104252 SEMA01 SEMA LLC 02/27/2025 459.23
104253
YTIRES Y Tire Sales 02/27/2025 50.00
104254 SIERRA11 Sierra Monrovia Chevrolet, LLC 02/27/2025 539.85 104255
AMBRIZ05 Albert Ambriz 02/27/2025 48.86
104256 WESTCO11 West Coast Lights & Sirens 02/27/2025 186,311.03 104257
OROSCO05 Rebecca Bardales 02/27/2025 292.72
104258 ALLIAN02 Alliant Insurance Svcs, Inc.- Irvine Main 02/27/2025 1,586.00 104259
BENE01 Benefit Coordinators Corp 02/27/2025 17,146.30
104260 AMERIFID American Fidelity Assurance 02/27/2025 10,427.72 104261
PMIDEN Delta Dental Insurance Company 02/27/2025 602.80 104262 BENE02 Benefit Coordinator Corporation (BCC) 02/27/2025 3,403.95 104263
IRWIND04 Irwindale Chamber Of Commerce 02/27/2025 150.00 104264 NEST01 ReadyRefresh, Blue Triton Brands, Inc. 02/27/2025 3,897.81 104265
OPTUM01 OptumRx, Inc. 02/27/2025 33,039.56
104266 DURAN06 Michelle Duran 02/27/2025 300.00
104267
GASCOM SoCalGas 02/27/2025 708.68
104268 JONES02 Brandi Jones 02/27/2025 194.38
104269
STATEO01 State Of California 02/27/2025 98.00
104270 SANG10 San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 02/27/2025 7,000.00 104271
VARGAS03 Jose Vargas 02/27/2025 49.32
104272 SCE02 Southern California Edison 02/27/2025 15,166.92 104273
BARNEY Barney's Locksmith Service 03/06/2025 22.88
104274 STROBE03 Gary Strobehn 02/27/2025 454.39
104275
ALLCI01 All City Management Services, Inc 03/06/2025 977.67 104276 VISION01 Vision Service Plan - (CA) 02/27/2025 1,802.85 104277
AZBUS01 A-Z Bus Sales 03/06/2025 69.77
104278 ACCO01 ACCO Engineering Systems 03/06/2025 2,556.00 104279
CALIFO42 California Building Standards 03/06/2025 1,395.90 104280 ALLIAN02 Alliant Insurance Svcs, Inc.- Irvine Main 03/06/2025 297.00 104281
CHRIS Chris Nelson & Assocites, Inc. 03/06/2025 3,125.00 104282 B&BTIR B & B Tires Service 03/06/2025 60.00
104283
BALDWI02 City of Baldwin Park 03/06/2025 525.00
104284 CALIFO25 California Library Association 03/06/2025 195.00 104285
COSTA01 Costar Realty Information, Inc. 03/06/2025 438.90 104286 CINTAS Cintas Corporation #693 03/06/2025 139.03 104287
COUNTY04 County of Los Angeles 03/06/2025 6,648.56
104288 CITYOF23 City Of West Covina 03/06/2025 20,700.00 104289
CREN01 Crenshaw Wholesale Electric Supply 03/06/2025 23,979.38 104290 DEPTOF02 County of LA Dept of Animal Care & Control 03/06/2025 9,689.42 104291
DEMCOI Demco, Inc. 03/06/2025 354.85
104292 CPG01 CPG Event Rentals LLC 03/06/2025 600.96
104293
FEDEX FedEx 03/06/2025 154.29
104294 CWE01 CWE 03/06/2025 3,825.50
104295
GEOLOG Geologic Associates 03/06/2025 93,973.95
104296 DUDEK01 Dudek 03/06/2025 6,815.00
104297
HOYEN Noelle Hoye 03/06/2025 490.00
104298 FLAGSH Flag Shop 03/06/2025 616.57
104299
IMEG01 IMEG Consultants Corp. 03/06/2025 15,016.50
104300 HART02 Robert Hartman 03/06/2025 600.00
104301
104302 ILLINO01 Illinois Library Association 03/06/2025 541.74 104303
104304 IRWIND04 Irwindale Chamber Of Commerce 03/06/2025 11,300.00

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LANCES Lance, Soll & Lunghard LLP 03/06/2025 4,503.00
MCA01 MCA Direct LLC 03/06/2025 426.10
104305
OFFICE03 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 03/06/2025 274.69
104306 MIDAS Manuel C Muratalla 03/06/2025 661.13
104307
ORKINP Orkin Pest Control 03/06/2025 135.00
104308 MOTOR02 Motorola Solutions 03/06/2025 1,864.28
104309
RIGHT01 Right of Way, Inc. 03/06/2025 1,512.69
104310 OPTUM01 OptumRx, Inc. 03/06/2025 32,439.08
104311
SULLYM Sully-Miller Contracting Co. 03/06/2025 23,142.70 104312 PROPRINT Pro Printing, Inc. 03/06/2025 55.75
104313
VISION01 Vision Service Plan - (CA) 03/06/2025 3,343.70 104314 GASCOM SoCalGas 03/06/2025 1,799.20
104315
YTIRES Y Tire Sales 03/06/2025 30.00
104316 TAB01 TAB Products Co. LLC 03/06/2025 525.00
104317
Report Total (119 checks): 769,378.94
AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number (3/4/2025 3:38 PM) Page 3 104318 WILLDAN Willdan Financial Services 03/06/2025 3,118.50 104319

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February 2025
Reference
Number Vendor Name Date Amount
ACH US Bank 2/11/2025 27,928.92
Report Total: 27,928.92
Electronic Payments
February 1 - 28, 2025

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Item #19.C.

Date: March 12, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan
City Manager's Recommendation:

PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR THE IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN”;

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Administrative Action:

Submitted by:

Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director
Prepared by:

Brandi Jones, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:

Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director / City Treasurer
Approved by:

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:

REQUEST
On February 26, 2025, the City Council made a substitute motion to reconsider Option 2 in the proposed Specific Plan document. They directed Staff to revise the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan document to restore all references of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and accompanying Resolutions and Ordinances.

On January 22, 2025, the City Council continued this item to the February 26, 2025 City Council meeting to be on the Consent Calendar. They directed Staff to revise the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan document to remove all references to Battery Energy Storage Systems

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(BESS), and accompanying Resolutions and Ordinances. A redlined version of the Specific Plan document, dated February 20, 2025, was provided which showed a red strikethrough of deleted text and underline for new text. A clean version of the Specific Plan document, dated February 20, 2025, was also provided where all strikethrough and added text have been deleted and was an exhibit of Ordinance No. 787.

The attached version of the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan includes the following changes from Legal Counsel and the Planning Commission:

Legal Counsel (January 8, 2025)
• Page 36 – Add additional notes to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) line item.

Existing: Shall be subject to the Irwindale Municipal Code chapter regarding BESS for standards not specified in the Specific Plan. Development shall be limited to the area identified as BESS Area on Figure 4-2.

Proposed: Shall be subject to the Irwindale Municipal Code chapter regarding BESS for standards not specified in the Specific Plan. Development shall be limited to the area identified as BESS Area on Figure 4-2.

The Development Agreement shall comply with any applicable laws or ordinances in effect at the time of Development Agreement approval.
• Page 88 - Add additional language regarding the implementation of Specific Plan.

Existing: Implementation of development within the Development Area shall be subject to City approval of lot line adjustments, site plan review, plot plans, subdivision reviews, building permits, and other planning approvals and permits that may be required by the City of Irwindale pursuant to the Specific Plan or the City of Irwindale Municipal Code. The implementation process described herein provides the procedures for review and approval of development within the Specific Plan Area.

Proposed: Implementation of development within the Development Area shall be subject to City approval of lot line adjustments, site plan review, plot plans, subdivision reviews, building permits, and other planning approvals and permits that may be required by the City of Irwindale pursuant to the Specific Plan or the City of Irwindale Municipal Code, including compliance with any applicable development standards whether set forth herein or in the City of Irwindale Municipal Code. The implementation process described herein provides the procedures for review and approval of development within the Specific Plan Area.

Planning Commission (November 14, 2024)
• Page 34 – Remove “Asphalt Plants” from the use matrix.

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• Page 44 – Revise the language as follows:

Existing: A Spanish contemporary influence is desired throughout the Development Area. All design elements of Buildings shall be compatible (but not identical) in character, massing, and materials in order to promote a clean and contemporary style.

Proposed: A Spanish contemporary influence is desired required throughout the Development Area. All design elements of Buildings shall be compatible (but not identical) in character, massing, and materials in order to promote a clean and contemporary style.

In addition to the revised Specific Plan document, Resolution No. 2025-05-3593 was revised to remove Condition of Approval No. B.11, which referenced BESS. Condition of Approval No.

B.11 will be reinstated and reads as follows:

B.11 – BESS shall be screened with an 8’-0” high wall where in sight of proximal portions of Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane at Specific Plan build-out.

Fiscal Impact:

None
Attachments:

1. Attachment A: Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan CC 03122025

2. Attachment B: CC Resolution No. 2025-01-3589 FEIR SOC MMRP 03122025 FINAL

3. CC Resolution No. 2025-01-3589 FEIR SOC MMRP EXHIBIT A

4. CC Resolution No. 2025-01-3589 FEIR SOC MMRP EXHIBIT B (FOFSOC)

5. Irwindale Gateway FOF SOC FINAL 10142024

6. CC Resolution No. 2025-01-3589 FEIR SOC MMRP EXHIBIT C (MMRP)

7. Irwindale Gateway MMRP_Final Corrected ToCity 10_23_24

8. Attachment C: CC Resolution No. 2025-02-3590 GPA No. 02-2022 with Land Use Map 03122025 FINAL

9. Attachment D: Ordinance No. 787 ZOA 02-2023 03122025 FINAL

10. Attachment E: Ordinance No. 788 ZC 02-2022 03122025 FINAL

11. Attachment F: CC Resolution No. 2025-05-3593 TPM 83854 03122025 FINAL

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY

SPECIFIC PLAN

CITY OF IRWINDALE – MARCH 12, 2025

PREPARED BY
SAGECREST PLANNING+ENVIRONMENTAL
EXHIBIT “A”

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1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................................2

1.2 BACKGROUND..........................................................................................................................................................2

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC PLAN CONTENTS....................................................................................................................3

1.4 DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC PLAN AREA...........................................................................................................................4

1.5 SPECIFIC PLAN ORGANIZATION ....................................................................................................................................7

2. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN......................................................................................................8

2.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT ...............................................................................................................................................8

2.2 SPECIFIC PLAN AUTHORITY .........................................................................................................................................8

2.3 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................9

3. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS..................................................................................... 11

3.1 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY ...................................................................................................................................11

3.2 RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING CODE................................................................................................................................16

3.3 SUBDIVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................................17

4. LAND USE .................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................................................................................19

4.2 SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLAN..................................................................................................................................19

5. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION ......................................................................................................... 23

5.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT .............................................................................................................................................23

5.2 VEHICULAR CIRCULATION .........................................................................................................................................23

5.3 NON-VEHICULAR CIRCULATION .................................................................................................................................29

6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................ 33

6.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT .............................................................................................................................................33

6.2 DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................................................................................33

6.3 PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................................................................34

6.4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK .......................................................................................36

6.5 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS..................................................................................39

6.5.1 Other Development Standards (BESS)........................................................................................................41

6.6 LANDSCAPE ...........................................................................................................................................................41

7. DESIGN GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................................... 44

7.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT .............................................................................................................................................44

7.2 APPLICABILITY........................................................................................................................................................44

7.3 SITE PLANNING ......................................................................................................................................................44

7.4 BUILDING ARCHITECTURE.........................................................................................................................................45

7.4.1 Architectural Design...................................................................................................................................45

7.4.2 Building Form.............................................................................................................................................45

7.4.3 Building Materials, Colors, and Textures....................................................................................................50

7.4.4 Windows and Doors...................................................................................................................................52

7.4.5 Functional Elements...................................................................................................................................52

7.5 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................................................54

7.5.1 Plant Palette...............................................................................................................................................57

7.5.2 Entry Treatments and Project Identification ..............................................................................................58

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7.5.3 Streetscapes...............................................................................................................................................67

7.6 FENCES AND WALLS ................................................................................................................................................70

7.7 LIGHTING..............................................................................................................................................................74

8. UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................... 76

8.1 WATER.................................................................................................................................................................76

8.2 SANITARY SEWER....................................................................................................................................................76

8.3 STORM WATER DRAINAGE .......................................................................................................................................76

8.4 DRY UTILITIES ........................................................................................................................................................77

9. IMPLEMENTATION....................................................................................................................................... 88

9.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................88

9.2 SEVERABILITY.........................................................................................................................................................88

9.3 INTERPRETATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS ....................................................................................................................88

9.4 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW ................................................................................................................................88

9.5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS .....................................................................................................................................88

9.6 MINOR VARIANCE ..................................................................................................................................................89

9.7 AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN.........................................................................................................................89

9.8 SUBDIVISION .........................................................................................................................................................89

9.9 FINANCING OF DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPMENT AREA..................................................................................................89

9.10 MAINTENANCE PLAN ............................................................................................................................................89

9.11 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ..............................................................................................................91

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION I.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION
2 1. Introduc�on

1.1 Overview
The Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”) provides a comprehensive land use program to guide the development of an approximately 66.64-acre property in the City of Irwindale, California.

The Specific Plan covers an approximately 52.65-acre developable por�on (the “Development Area”) and 13.99 acres of undevelopable area (SCE easement and roadway dedica�ons). The Specific Plan land use concept features an industrial business park with up to 997,796 square feet of building space and a number of u�lity-scale batery energy storage system facili�es. The Development Area is envisioned as a place where industrial businesses can thrive and encourage further economic investment in the City of Irwindale (the “City”). Its contemporary design will enhance the visual quality of the currently vacant site.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any improvements shown on the figures contained herein are conceptual and for illustra�ve purposes only, and it shall not be a requirement that improvements be located, designed, or constructed as shown on such figures.

1.2 Background
The Development Area is the site of a former quarry. In the late 1980’s, quarry ac�vi�es ceased, and the site was designated for reclama�on as required by the State Surface Mining and Reclama�on Act of 1975 (SMARA). On December 15, 1994, the City adopted Resolu�on 94-55-1381, approving a condi�onal use permit authorizing the opera�on of an inert landfill to “fill and restore the depleted gravel pit.” In connec�on with the approval, the City prepared and cer�fied an Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 88060819, and adopted a related Statement of Overriding Considera�ons. Addi�onally, there are three exis�ng billboards on the site. An approved grading plan was issued on September 16, 2022 to fix previous inert material that had been improperly placed.

The inert debris remedial grading opera�on is bringing the site back to produc�ve use with geotechnically cer�fied fill.

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3 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION
Figure 1-1 – Site Photo

1.3 Descrip�on of Specific Plan Contents
This Specific Plan guides development of the Development Area by se�ng forth a land use plan, transporta�on and circula�on plan, infrastructure plans, development standards, and design guidelines that address building placement, architectural style, landscaping, and other design elements. The substan�ve design elements of the buildings create visual interest, unity, and compa�bility through the treatment of exterior building materials, colors, and façades as well as building placement, massing, and scale. In addi�on, a cohesive landscaping program will provide pleasing views of the Development Area from on- and off-site loca�ons. Altogether, the various elements of the built environment in the Development Area will enhance the visual quality of the site and create an atrac�ve development within the City.

From a long-term opera�onal perspec�ve, the Specific Plan accommodates industrial, and business park, and batery energy storage uses. These types of uses serve to encourage economic investment, jobs, and business opportuni�es in the City of Irwindale and assist in maintaining sustained economic stability and growth.

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4 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION

1.4 Descrip�on of Specific Plan Area
As shown on Figure 1-2, Vicinity Map, the Specific Plan area is located in the western por�on of the City of Irwindale, immediately east of I-605, north of Live Oak Avenue and south of Arrow Highway.

The City of Baldwin Park is located to the southeast. The I-605 Freeway forms the western boundary of the Specific Plan Area with the I-605/Live Oak Avenue interchange located immediately southwest of the Specific Plan Area and the I-605/Arrow Highway interchange located immediately northwest of the Specific Plan Area.

As shown on Figure 1-3, Aerial Photograph, surrounding land uses include the Southern California Edison Rio Hondo Sub-sta�on, located on the south side of Live Oak Avenue, and the Santa Fe Dam Flood Control Basin, located on the north side of Arrow Highway. The land located east of the Specific Plan Area is used for industrial purposes. Access to the Specific Plan Area is provided through an established local roadway network. The Development Area is within walking distance (half mile) of the nearest Foothill Transit bus stop (Line 492) on Live Oak Avenue and Stewart Avenue.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION
FIGURE 1-2 – VICINITY MAP 5

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FIGURE 1-3 – AERIAL PHOTGRAPH 6

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION
7 1.5 Specific Plan Organiza�on
This Specific Plan is organized into the following sec�ons:
 Sec�on 1 – Introduc�on
 Sec�on 2 – Purpose and Intent of Specific Plan
 Sec�on 3 – Rela�onship to Other Land Use Regula�ons
 Sec�on 4 – Land Use
 Sec�on 5 – Transporta�on and Circula�on
 Sec�on 6 – Development Standards
 Sec�on 7 – Design Guidelines
 Sec�on 8 – U�lity Infrastructure Plan
 Sec�on 9 – Implementa�on
Unless otherwise defined in this Specific Plan, the meaning of capitalized words, phrases, �tles, and terms shall be the same as provided in the City of Irwindale Municipal Code and the City of Irwindale Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN II.PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN 7 Purpose and Intent of Specific Plan II.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN II.PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN 8 2. Purpose and Intent of Specific Plan

2.1 Purpose and Intent
This Specific Plan, adopted by ordinance, establishes the development regula�ons, allowable land uses, design guidelines, and implementa�on procedures for the Development Area. The Specific Plan establishes the effec�ve zoning for the Development Area. In addi�on, circula�on and other infrastructure improvements such as water, wastewater, and stormwater drainage systems are addressed by this Specific Plan to ensure their proper sizing and �mely installa�on.

2.2 Specific Plan Authority
This Specific Plan is a regulatory document prepared pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §§ 65450 through 65457, which grant local government agencies the authority to prepare specific plans for the systema�c implementa�on of their general plan for all or part of the area covered by the general plan.

California Government Code §§ 65450 through 65457 establish the authority to adopt a specific plan, iden�fy the required contents of a specific plan, and mandate consistency with the general plan.

According to California Government Code § 65451:
(a) A specific plan shall include text and a diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail:
(1) The distribu�on, loca�on, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan.
(2) The proposed distribu�on, loca�on, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transporta�on, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essen�al facili�es proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. (3) Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conserva�on, development, and u�liza�on of natural resources, where applicable. (4) A program of implementa�on measures including regula�ons, programs, public works projects, and financing measures, necessary to carry out items (1), (2), and (3) (b) The specific plan shall include a statement of the rela�onship of the specific plan to the general plan.

This Specific Plan includes each of the required elements listed above and establishes the essen�al link for how the Specific Plan is consistent with the policies of the City of Irwindale General Plan (the “General Plan”). The Specific Plan provides the City of Irwindale’s staff and decision makers, as well as developers, investors, the community at-large, u�lity providers, public service districts, and others with a comprehensive plan establishing regula�ons, condi�ons, and programs for guiding the systema�c development of the Development Area. All future development plans and implemen�ng

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN II.PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN 9 ac�ons within the Development Area are required to be consistent with the regula�ons set forth in this Specific Plan and with all other applicable City, County, State, and federal regula�ons.

2.3 Statement of Objec�ves
To ensure the functional integrity, economic viability, and positive aesthetic appearance of the Development Area, the following planning and development goals are established:
 Create a comprehensive land use plan for the re-use of a reclaimed sand and gravel quarry including the development of u�lity scale batery energy storage facili�es.  Provide guidelines and standards for the development of state-of-the-art buildings that can accommodate various industrial and manufacturing uses, including warehouse distribu�on, logis�cs, and fulfillment centers with proximate access to Interstate 605 on- and off-ramps.  Ensure that infrastructure plans for water, sewer, drainage, dry u�lity, and solid waste disposal are adequately designed for the Specific Plan.  Provide a circula�on system that meets transporta�on requirements and minimizes poten�al adverse impacts on the surrounding area.
 Provide guidelines and standards for architecture, landscaping, walls, fencing, ligh�ng, and entry treatments that are compa�ble with the design and architecture of the surrounding uses.

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10 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III.RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS III. Rela�onship to other Land Use
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11 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III.RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS

3. Rela�onship to Other Land Use
Regula�ons
California Government Code § 65454 requires a specific plan to be consistent with the local General Plan. As part of the adop�on of this Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment changes the General Plan land use designa�on for the Specific Plan Area from “Regional Commercial” to “Specific Plan”, and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment changes the zoning designa�on for the Specific Plan Area from “M2 (Heavy Manufacturing)” to “Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan”. The adop�on of this Specific Plan establishes the zoning regula�ons for the Specific Plan Area in order to implement the Geneal Plan land use designa�on of “Specific Plan” for the Specific Plan Area.

The Specific Plan provides for a land use plan and development standards, which reflect the objec�ves in Sec�on 2, governing development of the principal physical components of the Development Area, including, but not limited to: buildings, batery energy storage systems, circula�on and parking facili�es, landscaping, open space, and u�lity improvements. The Specific Plan provides for the standards that establish the general type, parameters, and character of development with the goal of crea�ng an integrated and unified environment that is compa�ble with its surrounding area. The Specific Plan also provides a plan for infrastructure improvements to serve the Development Area including the development of a new deten�on basin within the SCE Easement Area for collec�on of project storm water flows. The deten�on basin will replace an exis�ng, unimproved natural reten�on basin located within the SCE Easement Area.

3.1 General Plan Consistency
The Specific Plan is designed to meet the goals established in the City’s General Plan by providing a framework for the future development of the Development Area. The Specific Plan is designed to be consistent with, and serves as an extension of, the City’s General Plan. The Specific Plan is consistent with the following General Plan Land Use Element policies and objec�ves:

GENERAL PLAN POLICY SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT (CDE)
Issue Area – Land Use Planning: The City of Irwindale is committed to the development of a comprehensive land use plan that will enhance the City’s livability and economic base for future generations.

CDE Policy 1: The City of Irwindale, through
con�nued comprehensive land use planning,
will strive to preserve the overall mix of land
uses and development in the community.

The Specific Plan is consistent with the City’s
goal of preserving the overall mix of land uses
and development in the community by se�ng
forth a land use plan and development
regula�ons for how the reclaimed former quarry
located in the Development Area will
accommodate industrial and business park uses,
including batery energy storage systems.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 12 CDE Policy 2: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to plan for the transi�on of the quarries located
within the City to other land uses.

The Development Area is a remediated former
quarry. The Specific Plan allows the transi�on of
the site to a produc�ve and economically
beneficial development for the City of Irwindale.

CDE Policy 3: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to ensure that the type, loca�on, and intensity
of all new development and intensified
developments adhere to the requirements that
are specified for their par�cular land use
category in the General Plan.

The Specific Plan provides a development plan,
infrastructure plans, development standards,
and design guidelines that address building
placement, architectural style, landscaping, and
other design elements to address the specific
characteris�cs of the site consistent with the
General Plan land use designa�on of Specific
Plan.

CDE Policy 5: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to promote comprehensive development
consistent with the General Plan as opposed to
piecemeal and incremental planning.

The Specific Plan implements policies set forth
in the General Plan by providing a
comprehensive plan and direc�on for the longterm development of the Development Area.

The Specific Plan provides for implementa�on of
uniform development regula�ons and design
guidelines and addresses sustainable prac�ces,
to promote compa�bility with surrounding
areas. Adop�on of the Specific Plan provides for
the comprehensive development of the
Development Area, thereby avoiding planning of
piecemeal development.

Issue Area – Economic Development: The City of Irwindale intends to continue its pursuit and promotion of economic development that will provide jobs and revenue for the community.

CDE Policy 10: The City of Irwindale will promote
development that will benefit the community as
a whole in terms of both jobs and revenue
genera�on.

The Specific Plan allows for up to 997,796 square
feet of industrial and business park uses on a
former quarry site. Revenue benefits to the City
of Irwindale may include but not be limited to
increased property tax revenue and point-ofsale tax revenue. In addi�on, the Specific Plan will allow for development of uses leading to
crea�on of jobs that can be filled by residents of
the City and surrounding communi�es.

Issue Area – Urban Design: The City of Irwindale will continue its efforts in improving the appearance of the community.

CDE Policy 12: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to promote quality design in the review and
approval of commercial and industrial
development through the applica�on of the
commercial and industrial design guidelines.

The Specific Plan promotes quality design by
providing guidelines and standards for
landscaping, architecture, walls, fencing,
signage, ligh�ng, and entry treatments
addressing the specific character of the site and
proposed uses to maintain compa�bility with

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 13 the design and architecture of the surrounding
uses.

CDE Policy 14: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to promote property maintenance in all areas of
the City.

The Specific Plan defines the en��es responsible
for maintenance of publicly and privately-owned
improvements within the Specific Plan Area,
including roadways and u�lity infrastructure
(refer to Sec�on 9.10 and Table 9-1). Compliance
with the Specific Plan’s maintenance program
ensures that all improvements within the
Specific Plan Area are properly and perpetually
maintained.

CDE Policy 16: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to work towards the development of
streetscape, sign standards, and a Public Art
Program.

The Design Guidelines for the Specific Plan (refer
to Sec�on 7) establish comprehensive
streetscape design standards for the Irwindale
Gateway Specific Plan’s frontage on Arrow
Highway, Live Oak Avenue and Live Oak Lane
promo�ng a welcoming visual environment for
employees, visitors, and passersby. Signage will
conform to City standards.

INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT (IE)
Issue Area – Maintenance of Service Standards: City of Irwindale will continue to maintain the highest levels of public service to respond to the existing and future demand for such services.

IE Policy 1: The City will con�nue to support
the efforts of the City of Irwindale Public
Works Department in maintaining the highest
service standards feasible.

IE Policy 2: The City will con�nue to cooperate
with those u�lity providers in the City to
ensure that sufficient infrastructure capacity
is available to meet current and future service
demands.

The Specific Plan requires improvements to be
made to roadways and public
u�li�es/infrastructure in conjunc�on with
future development of the Development Area
and as required by the City of Irwindale and
applicable public service providers.

Improvements are required to be made by the
developers as necessary to serve the
Development Area while maintaining adequate
service levels for exis�ng surrounding land
uses. Plans for water, sewer, storm water, dry
u�li�es, and solid waste disposal are provided
in Sec�on 8, U�lity Infrastructure.

Issue Area – Traffic and Circulation: The City of Irwindale will strive to improve safe and efficient circulation in the City.

IE Policy 3: The City of Irwindale will con�nue
to develop and enhance the exis�ng streets
and intersec�ons in the City.

IE Policy 4: The City of Irwindale will strive to
ensure that all new development implements
its “fair-share” of infrastructure
The Specific Plan includes roadway and
sidewalk improvement plans to facilitate
efficient vehicular and non-vehicular
transporta�on through and around the
Development Area. With implementa�on of the
circula�on improvements iden�fied in Sec�on 5
of the Specific Plan, traffic impacts generated

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 14 improvements to offset the poten�al adverse
impacts associated with the addi�onal traffic
that will be generated by the new
development.
by development in the Development Area will
be offset to the City of Irwindale’s sa�sfac�on.

Furthermore, developers of land within the
Development Area will be responsible for
funding and/or construc�on of the required
infrastructure improvements as set forth by the
Specific Plan.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT (RME)
Issue Area – Natural Resources. The City of Irwindale will continue to cooperate in the maintenance and conservation of the area‘s natural resources.

RME Policy 1: The City of Irwindale will
con�nue to work with the quarries and other
regulatory agencies to facilitate their
reclama�on.

RME Policy 3: The City of Irwindale will work
with the quarry owners and/or operators and
regulatory agencies to help facilitate their
�mely reclama�on.

The Development Area is a former quarry site,
which is the subject of an ongoing inert debris
remedial grading opera�on being conducted to
return the site to produc�ve use. This Specific
Plan provides guidelines and development
standards for the redevelopment of the site. As
such, the Specific Plan provides a
comprehensive plan for the transi�on of the
site to a produc�ve and economically beneficial
development for the City of Irwindale.

Issue Area – Resource Preservation. The City of Irwindale will maintain and preserve those natural and man-made amenities that contribute to the City‘s livability.

RME Policy 11: The City of Irwindale supports
the ethic of conserva�on of non-renewable
resources. This includes efforts to reduce the
use of energy (in any form), greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions (consistent with AB 32) and
efforts to find new and more energy efficient
methods for delivering services. The City
supports the development of building
standards that enable the community to
design energy saving features such as solar
energy systems, water efficient landscaping,
and sustainable, green, and energy efficient
building standards.

The Specific Plan allows industrial land uses
adjacent to Interstate 605 and approximately

1.8 miles from Interstate 210. By its loca�on
near major transporta�on corridors, the
Specific Plan has the poten�al to reduce vehicle
miles traveled, which would reduce tailpipe
emissions – a major source of greenhouse
gases. In addi�on, buildings in the
Development Area will be required to comply
with the California Green Building Standards
Code, the City’s Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), and will
incorporate addi�onal sustainable design
features that minimize water use and maximize
energy efficiency. The Specific Plan also
includes allowance for incorpora�on of one or
more BESS (as hereina�er defined) facili�es,
thereby providing opportunity for high-value
infrastructure that would allow for more use of
sustainable renewable energy resources that
will help to reduce GHG emissions as
conven�onal energy genera�on sources are

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 15 phased out.

Issue Area – Mining and Reclamation. The following policies focus on those City policy actions that can be taken to improve environmental compliance, reclamation planning, and long-term economic improvement of the mines and quarries (inactive, active, and reclaimed) in Irwindale.

RME Policy 19: The City of Irwindale will
consider environmental jus�ce issues as they
are related to poten�al health impacts
associated with air pollu�on and ensure that
all land use decisions, including enforcement
ac�ons, are made in an equitable fashion to
protect residents, regardless of age, culture,
ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status,
or geographic loca�on from the health effects
of air pollu�on.

The Development Area is a former quarry that
was filled improperly with inert debris and
reclaimed beginning in 2023. Air pollu�on
emissions historically associated with mining
and filling have ceased and air pollutant
emissions associated with development of the
Specific Plan would be generated primarily by
mobile sources (tailpipe emissions from
vehicles traveling to and from the property).

These air pollutant emissions are regulated at
the federal and State levels through mandated
vehicle engine performance standards and fuel
content requirements. The Development Area
is surrounded by flood control uses to the north
and east, the Southern California Edison Rio
Hondo sub-sta�on to the south, and Interstate
605 and quarry uses to the west. As such, there
are no known or probable environmental
jus�ce issues associated with developing the
Specific Plan land uses.

RME Policy 25: The City of Irwindale will
monitor traffic and conges�on to determine
when and where the City needs new
transporta�on facili�es to achieve increased
mobility efficiency.

The Specific Plan requires roadway and
sidewalk improvements for new developments
to facilitate efficient vehicular and nonvehicular transporta�on through and around the Development Area. The Specific Plan
provides for required roadway improvements,
including to the north side of Live Oak Avenue
and Live Oak Lane. Transporta�on and roadway
improvements iden�fied in Sec�on 5 of this
Specific Plan ensure that the segments of Live
Oak Avenue and Live Oak Lane adjacent to the
Development Area will operate at an
acceptable service level.

PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT (PSE)
Issue Area – Emergency Preparedness. The City of Irwindale will strive to maintain the highest levels of readiness to respond to disasters or local emergencies.

PSE Policy 3: The City of Irwindale will work to
reduce poten�al hazards through
conscien�ous land use planning. The City shall
require liquefac�on assessment studies as
The Development Area is the site of a reclaimed
former quarry. The inert debris deposited at the
property during the reclama�on process
consists of a combina�on of crushed rock, fine

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 16 part of development proposals in areas
iden�fied by the California Geological Survey
as suscep�ble to liquefac�on. The studies
shall be conducted in accordance with the
California Geological Survey’s Special
Publica�on 117; Guidelines for Evalua�ng and
Mi�ga�ng Seismic Hazards in California, and
the Southern California Earthquake Centers
(1999) procedures to implement Special
Publica�on 117 – Liquefac�on Hazards (both
documents are incorporated herein by
reference). On sites shown to be suscep�ble
to liquefac�on, the City shall require the
implementa�on of mi�ga�on measures
designed to reduce this hazard to an
acceptable level. The City shall require a State
cer�fied engineering geologist or registered
civil engineer; having competence in the field
of seismic hazard evalua�on and mi�ga�on,
to review the study at the Applicant’s
expense. The review shall determine the
adequacy of the hazard evalua�on and
proposed mi�ga�on measures and determine
whether the requirements of State law are
sa�sfied, as described in Special Publica�on
117 by the California Geological Survey.
silt, and clean construc�on and demoli�on
waste (e.g., broken concrete, asphalt, brick, soil)
that complies with applicable State of California,
Los Angeles County, and City of Irwindale
standards. Prior to backfill, the inert debris was
blended, moisture condi�oned, and compacted
for stability in accordance with State of
California and City of Irwindale requirements of
graded fill materials. Following comple�on of
reclama�on, the Development Area will be
suitable for development and will not be subject
to liquefac�on or other geologic stability
hazards. Addi�onally, site and development
geotechnical inves�ga�ons will be required for
all subsequent development proposals within
the Development Area. City approval of these
inves�ga�ons and incorpora�on of inves�ga�on
requirements and recommenda�ons will be
required prior to the issuance of grading permits
to ensure poten�al hazards due to liquefac�on
are addressed.

IssueArea –Noise: The City ofIrwindalewillwork to reduce the high levels of noise exposure associated with the existing development and transportation facilities in the City.

PSE Policy 5: The City of Irwindale will work
towards reducing noise exposure in the City
by considering noise and land use
compa�bility in land use planning.

The Development Area does not abut noisesensi�ve land uses (e.g., residen�al, schools, etc.). The uses allowed within the
Development Area are compa�ble with the
surrounding industrial uses. Furthermore, the
poten�al noise generated by future
developments has been analyzed in the
Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan EIR (as
hereina�er defined) in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and
poten�al impacts will be mi�gated.

3.2 Rela�onship to Zoning Code
The Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Irwindale Municipal Code provides a citywide framework of regula�ons that addresses topics such as permited uses, development standards, parking and landscaping regula�ons, permit procedures, and sign regula�ons.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN III. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS 17 The Specific Plan serves as the zoning for the Specific Plan Area, and as such, includes the development regula�ons applicable to the Specific Plan Area. In the event that any provision in the Specific Plan conflicts with the Zoning code, the provisions set forth within the Specific Plan shall prevail. In the event the Specific Plan is silent regarding any Zoning provision applicable to the Development Area, the Zoning Code shall prevail.

3.3 Subdivisions
All development in the Development Area shall comply with Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Irwindale Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act (Cal. Government Code § 66410, et. seq), as applicable.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN IV. LAND USE
18 Land Use IV.

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19 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN IV. LAND USE

4. Land Use

4.1 General Provisions
This section establishes allowable uses within the Development Area. The Specific Plan allows for a variety of uses, including professional offices, and industrial uses, and batery energy storage.

The Development Area is planned for the development of warehousing, distribution, fulfillment center, industrial, manufacturing, battery energy storage systems, and office uses. The SCE Easement Area is planned for infrastructure improvements required to serve the Development Area. A breakdown of the size of the areas within the Specific Plan is as follows:

Table 4-1
Area Size
Gross Site Area 66.64 acres
SCE Easement Area 9.61 acres
Right-of-Way Dedication 4.38 acres
Net Developable Area 52.65 acres

4.2 Summary of Land Use Plan
The Development Area may be developed using one of the two following land use plans:

Land Use Plan 1: Consisting of the entire 52.65-acre Development Area (Figure 4-1). If the Development Area is developed to Land Use Plan 1 the entire site would be developed with industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment center, and office uses (collectively, “Industrial and Business Park Uses”). Sites which are developed with industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment center, and/or office uses shall be referred to as “Industrial and Business Park Sites.”
Land Use Plan 2: Consisting of using the southern 15.94 acres of the Development Area for one or more Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities and the remainder 36.71 acres for industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment center, and office uses (Figure 4-2).

The development of the Development Area according to one of the land uses plans shall not restrict redevelopment of the Development Area according to the other land use plan.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN IV. LAND USE
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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATIONAND CIRCULATION 21 FIGURE 4-2 – LAND USE PLAN NO. 2

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 23 5. Transporta�on and Circula�on

5.1 Purpose and Intent
The Circula�on Plan for the Specific Plan provides a roadway network to meet the vehicular and nonvehicular needs of employees and visitors and for the transporta�on of goods to and from the Development Area.

5.2 Vehicular Circula�on
The Circula�on Plan, as illustrated by Figures 5-1 and 5-2, describes the proposed roadway improvements to accommodate traffic generated by the an�cipated Land Use Plan. Vehicular access to the Development Area is provided via Live Oak Avenue, adjacent to the southern boundary of the Specific Plan, and Arrow Highway, which abuts a por�on of the northern boundary of the Specific Plan, and Live Oak Lane, a private street extending from Live Oak Avenue to Arrow Highway. Figures 5-1 and 5-2 demonstrate access and on-site circula�on for conceptual improvements within the Development Area, with and without any BESS facili�es. Figures 5-3 and 5-4 illustrate the typical design of circula�on improvements planned as part of the development project.

The following facili�es and improvements are proposed for the primary components of the Specific Plan’s vehicular circula�on network:

Live Oak Avenue
Live Oak Avenue forms the southern boundary of the Specific Plan. This public roadway provides east/west access to the Development Area and a connec�on point to and from I-605. In its fully improved condi�on, the segment of Live Oak Avenue abu�ng the Specific Plan features a 106-footwide right-of-way (“ROW”), including 34 feet of pavement in the east travel lane (two lanes), 34 feet of pavement in the west travel lane (two lanes), a 16-foot-wide raised center median that reduces to 5-feet to accommodate an 11-foot le� turn lane when needed, and a 9-foot-wide sidewalk with 3- feet of landscape terrace on the south side of the street. As part of the Specific Plan Area’s development, a 5-foot-wide meandering sidewalk and a 5-foot meandering landscaped parkway is provided along the north side of Live Oak Avenue. The exis�ng travel lanes will remain. Live Oak Avenue is a designated truck route. On-street parking is generally prohibited on both sides of the roadway. All frontage improvements to Live Oak Avenue are required to comply with applicable City of Irwindale requirements, including sight distance requirements, except as may otherwise be provided herein. Live Oak Lane (described below) connects to Live Oak Avenue. One direct driveway will connect to Live Oak Avenue at the signalized intersec�on with Graham Road, which will also allow temporary truck access during construc�on. The Live Oak Avenue and Live Oak Lane intersec�on shall become signalized to alleviate the addi�onal traffic delay generated by the new developments.

Arrow Highway
Arrow Highway abuts the por�on of the northern boundary of the Specific Plan where Live Oak Lane intersects with Arrow Highway. This public roadway provides east/west access to the Development Area and to/from I-605. The segment of Arrow Highway abu�ng the Development Area is improved

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 24 with a 100-foot-wide ROW, including 36 feet of pavement in each direc�on (2 lanes), a 12-foot-wide raised center median, an exis�ng 5-foot-wide sidewalk 3-foot-wide landscaped parkway on both sides of the ROW. The Development Area will not have direct vehicular access to Arrow Highway. Instead, two driveways will provide access to Live Oak Lane on the north side of the Development Area, which provides access to Arrow Highway at an unsignalized right-in-right out intersec�on. Arrow Highway is a designated truck route. Any frontage improvements to Arrow Highway are required to comply with applicable City of Irwindale requirements, including sight distance requirements, except as may otherwise be provided herein.

Live Oak Lane
Live Oak Lane is an exis�ng collector road that connects the development area to either Live Oak Avenue or Arrow Highway. It is a two-lane undivided road generally oriented in a north-south direc�on. Live Oak Lane is accessible from public streets and provides the primary ingress and egress for all development within the Development Area. Live Oak Lane will have a 60-foot-wide ROW with 40 feet of pavement and 10 feet of sidewalk with parkway on either side of the street. The pavement area includes a 12’ travel lane and an 8’ wide parking lane on each side of the street. The Live Oak Avenue and Live Oak Lane intersec�on shall become signalized to alleviate the addi�onal traffic delay generated by the new developments.

Public Alley
A new public alley is provided to connect the northern and southern sec�ons of Live Oak Lane. The public alley is oriented in the north-south direc�on. The public alley is an undivided two-lane ROW that has varied width, which ranges from 38-feet to 47-feet. One 13-foot-wide travel lane is provided on each direc�on, and an 8-foot parking lane is provided adjacent to the southbound travel lane. On the east side of the public alley is a grass terrace that ranges from 4-feet to 13-feet wide.

Private Driveways and Drive Aisles
Interior private driveways and drive aisles are proposed to connect individual building sites within the Development Area and provide vehicular access to Live Oak Avenue and Live Oak Lane. Private driveways and drive aisles provide vehicular access for automobiles and trucks to parking lots, truck courts, loading dock areas, etc. The loca�ons, alignments, and widths of private driveways and drive aisles will be determined at the �me buildings are designed and posi�oned as part of implemen�ng development projects and are subject to approval of the Director of Engineering.

Interstate 605
I-605 is located immediately west of the Specific Plan and is under the authority of the California Department of Transporta�on (“Caltrans”). Because the freeway falls completely outside of the Specific Plan Area’s boundary, development of the Development Area does not affect Caltrans’ plans for the opera�on and maintenance of I-605. Drivers of I-605 have convenient access to the Development Area via the on-/off-ramps at Live Oak Avenue and on-/off-ramp at Arrow Highway.

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26 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION FIGURE 5-2 – CONCEPTUAL CIRCULATION PLAN WITHOUT BESS

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27 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION FIGURE 5-3 – TYPICAL ROW CROSS-SECTION

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28 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION FIGURE 5-4 – CROSS SECTION KEY PLAN

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN V. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 29 5.3 Non-Vehicular Circula�on
The Specific Plan provides for convenient pedestrian movement and circula�on within the por�on of the Development Area that is accessible to the public via an integrated sidewalk network that is to be designed on individual building sites. As illustrated on Figure 5-5, “Conceptual Non-Vehicular Access Plan with BESS” and 5-6 “Conceptual Non-Vehicular Access without BESS,”, sidewalks are provided in the public right-of-way along the north side of Live Oak Avenue adjacent to the Development Area.

Minimum 5-foot-wide sidewalks are or may be located along both sides of Live Oak Lane to facilitate pedestrian circula�on between Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue. Crosswalks are designed at signalized intersec�ons to ensure pedestrian safety. Foothill Transit is a public transit agency that serves the City of Irwindale. A bus stop at Live Oak Avenue and Stewart Avenue is located less than a mile from the Development Area and a bus stop at Rivergrade Road and Arrowhead Hwy is located approximately within a mile and a half of the Development Area.

Both Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue are Bicycle Priority Corridors in the City’s Ac�ve Transporta�on Plan. Development in the Development Area would not impact proposed new bicycle facili�es along the roadways.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 33 6. Development Standards

6.1 Purpose and Intent
This sec�on establishes development standards applicable to all developments within the Development Area. The standards provided herein work in concert with the architecture and landscape guidelines set forth in Sec�on 7, Design Guidelines, to achieve the vision of the Specific Plan. All new developments and altera�ons to exis�ng land uses and structures in the Development Area shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements of this Sec�on.

6.2 Defini�ons
As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Batery Energy Storage System” or “BESS”: A batery energy storage system (BESS), is an engineered system of electrical devices and equipment that enable electric energy, such as energy generated from renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, to be stored and then released when the power is needed. BESS components may include: batery modules, batery module enclosures, and Batery Management System (BMSs), bi-direc�onal power inverters and transformers, electrical conductors, overhead and/or underground high voltage lines and suppor�ng pole structures, temperature control and ven�la�on systems, fire detec�on and suppression systems, gas detec�on systems, electrical switching equipment, auxiliary power systems, computer and telecommunica�ons equipment, security systems including but not limited to cameras, ligh�ng, signage, stormwater drainage facili�es, perimeter wall or fence, and structures or other suppor�ng ancillary facili�es required to facilitate the safe and efficient opera�on of such systems and equipment or sa�sfy applicable development standards. Batery modules would be stored in numerous freestanding outdoor batery enclosures or containers that shall not be considered Buildings hereunder or otherwise. “Batery Module”: A set of batery cells that are connected together or encapsulated and which are meant to be used either independently or in combina�on with other modules. “Batery Module Enclosure”: A freestanding enclosed container or other structure that contains one or more batery modules. The batery module enclosure is intended to protect the batery modules from external impacts, weather, and the like.
“Building”: Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind. For purposes of this Specific Plan, a Batery Module Enclosure shall not be considered a Building. “Height”: The ver�cal distance as measured from the highest finished grade adjacent to a Building or structure to the highest point of the same Building or structure, including any building parapet or equipment screening walls.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 34 6.3 Permited Uses
Uses are permited in the Specific Plan as indicated in Table 6-1. Uses not iden�fied in this table are not permited unless it is determined by the Community Development Director that a use is similar to other permited uses, pursuant to the provisions of Sec�on 9.3.

The symbols shown in Table 6-1 are defined as follows:
 “P” means the use is permited by right, subject to applicable development standards and requirements of this Specific Plan.
 “C” means the use is condi�onally permited, subject to the approval of a Condi�onal Use Permit applica�on in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Code.  “A” means the use is permited by right, provided the use is ancillary to the primary or condi�onally permited use of the property.
 “DA” means the use is subject to a Development Agreement.  "X” means the use is prohibited.

Table 6-1 Allowable Uses
USE
LAND
USE
PLAN 1
LAND
USE
PLAN 2

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Professional Offices and Services
Administrative and professional offices P P
Banks and Financial Institutions P P With and without drive-thru Data processing and storage centers P P
Industrial, Warehousing, Fabricating, and Manufacturing Uses Automobile and truck repair garages C C
Bakeries and confectionaries, including
manufacturing and wholesale P P
Bottling plants P P
Billboards P P Subject to Chapter 17.20
(Billboards) of the IMC
Computer and electronic parts
manufacturing and assembly P P
Concrete and concrete products
manufacture C C

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 35 USE
LAND
USE
PLAN 1
LAND
USE
PLAN 2

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Distribution warehouses, general
warehouses, and fulfillment centers, for dry
goods
P P
Distribution warehouses, general
warehouses, and fulfillment centers for
chilled, cooled, or frozen goods
P P
A maximum of 387,500 square
feet (SF) of chilled, cooled and
freezer warehouse space is
permitted in the Development
Area.

Fabricating and machining of metal, glass,
wood, stone, or paper. P P
Includes direct-to-consumer
sales of goods and/or products
on the premises, that are either
manufactured, warehoused, or
wholesaled on-site.

Food commissaries C C
Manufacturing or processing of food P P
Limited to manufacture,
wholesale and/or distribution
only. Does not include animal
slaughter.

Industrial retail sales A A Limited to 15% of the Building’s gross sf
Industrial robotics manufacturing and
assembly P P
Job printers P P
Joining and assembly manufacturing P P
Machine Shops P P
Machinery manufacture P P
Manufacturing and assembly of products
made with wood, stone, fiber, textile,
paper, plastic, canvas, casein, cork, clay,
metal, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electrical,
glass, and wax
P P
Motor vehicle storage P P Indoor storage only
Motor vehicle washing, cleaning, and
detailing, includes mechanical or hand
motor vehicle washing.

A A This ancillary use is not open to
the public.

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LAND
USE
PLAN 1
LAND
USE
PLAN 2

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Plastics, fabrication from and molding P P
Includes the light manufacture
of products thereof provided all
grinding and operations are fully
conducted within an enclosed
Building
Plating C C
Research & development
services/laboratories P P
Scientific instrument and equipment
manufacturing or precision materials P P
Self-storage/public C C
Shipping/parcel delivery hub or sorting
center
P P
Other
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) X DA
Shall be subject to the Irwindale
Municipal Code chapter
regarding BESS for standards
not specified in the Specific
Plan. Development shall be
limited to the area identified as
BESS Area on Figure 4-2.

The Development Agreement
shall comply with any applicable
laws or ordinances in effect at
the �me of Development
Agreement approval.

Telecommunications facilities C C
Subject to Chapter 17.12
(Specific Use Regulations) of the
IMC

6.4 Development Standards - Industrial and Business Park Industrial and Business Park Sites shall comply with the development standards listed in Table 6-2.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 37 Table 6-2-Development Standards
Development Standards Requirement
Site Requirements
Minimum Lot Size 40,000 square feet
Maximum Floor Area Ratio1 0.65
Minimum Setback Requirements2
Arrow Highway Setback
Building 20 ft.

Drive Aisle and Parking3 12 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to dedicated turn pockets Live Oak Avenue Setback
Building 20 ft.

Drive Aisle and Parking3 12 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to dedicated turn pockets Live Oak Lane Setback
Building 10 ft.

Drive Aisle and Parking3 10 ft.

Allowable architectural encroachments into
setbacks (cornices, eaves, canopies, etc.)4
5 ft.

Building Requirements
Maximum Building Height 60 ft.

Minimum Distance Between Buildings 20 ft.

Minimum Drive Aisle/Parking Space Separation
Adjacent to building wall 10 ft.

Adjacent to screen wall/fence 5 ft.

Within screened/enclosed yards 0 ft.

Minimum Parking and Access Requirements
Automobile Parking Ratio Per Chapter 17.16 (Parking and Loading Standards) of the IMC
Automobile Parking Stall Size 9 �. x 19 �. (standard)
8 �. x 15 �. (compact)5
Truck Parking/Storage Stall Size 10 �. x 55 �.

Drive Aisle Width 26 �.

Other Development Standards
Walls and Fences 4 ft. minimum height
14 �. maximum height
Minimum Landscaped Area Per Section 6.6
Site Lighting Light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 35’.

Exterior lighting shall produce a maximum
initial illuminance of no greater than 0.5
horizontal and vertical footcandles at the site
boundary and beyond
Signs In accordance with Chapter 17.19 (Signs) of the
IMC
Notes

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 38 1 The FAR maximum shall be calculated as a ra�o of (1) the aggregate square footage of the Building(s) located on any por�on of the Development Area developed for Industrial and Business Park Uses divided by (2) the total square footage of such development site minus areas of public right of way. Under Land Use Plan 1 this would result in 1,490,732 s.f. (52.65 acres x 43,560 sf/acre x 0.65) and 1,039,407 s.f. (36.71 acres x 43,560 sf/acre x 0.65) under Land Use Plan 2. 2 Minimum setback area shall be that distance measured between the face of the building wall or closest side of structure to the edge of the public right of way. 3 En�re setback shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and/or vines and may include walkways, benches, trellises, thema�c fencing/walls, and related ameni�es. 4 Only permited where adequate emergency access can be maintained. 5 Compact spaces shall comprise no more than 25% of all required automobile parking spaces.

6.4.1 Other Development Standards (Industrial and Business Park) In addi�on to the development standards required by Table 6-1, the following standards apply to Industrial and Business Park Sites:

1. Manufacturing and processing ac�vi�es shall be conducted within a wholly enclosed building.

2. Outdoor storage of materials and equipment shall be ancillary to a permited use. Outdoor storage shall be fully screened and trucks and vehicles shall be stored within enclosed areas.

3. All loading/unloading of trucks shall occur within the truck courts. Trucks and service vehicles shall have clear and convenient access into and within truck courts or loading areas of every building and shall not be located to disrupt vehicular and pedestrian circula�on. The loading/unloading of trucks within the right-of-way shall be prohibited.

4. Loading docks and truck yards shall be visually screened from public streets by walls, fencing, landscaping, and/or other screening features or barriers (such as berms) with a height of 14 feet, as measured from the interior side of the barrier.

5. Ground-mounted exterior mechanical and electrical equipment, hea�ng, ven�la�ng, air condi�oning, tanks, and other mechanical and electrical devices shall be screened and treated with a neutral color or obscured by landscaping when visible from Arrow Highway, Live Oak Avenue, or Live Oak Lane.

6. Roof-mounted equipment shall be screened when visible from Arrow Highway, Live Oak Avenue, or Live Oak Lane. Screening may be accomplished with the building parapet or the use of a roof mounted equipment screen. Screening materials shall be compa�ble with the design and architecture of the building.

7. Entry gates shall be posi�oned to allow enough distance for the stacking of at least one (1) 5- axle truck in front of each gate without any por�on of the truck extending into the public right-of-way.

8. Locate and design service entrances so they do not interfere with owner/tenant/customer access.

9. Trash and refuse collec�on areas shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.13 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) of the IMC.

10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a Comprehensive Sign Program shall be approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 17.19 (Signs) of the IMC.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 40 Table 6-3-Development Standards
Development Standards Requirement
Site Requirements
Maximum Lot Coverage1 65%
Minimum Setback Requirements2
Live Oak Avenue Setback
BESS equipment or other enclosed structure 20 ft.

Drive Aisle and Parking3 12 ft.; 10 ft. adjacent to dedicated turn pockets Live Oak Lane Setback
BESS equipment or other enclosed structure 10 ft.

Drive Aisle and Parking3 10 ft.

BESS and Building Requirements
Maximum BESS Equipment Height 12 ft.

Maximum Building Height 15 ft.

Minimum Parking and Access Requirements
Automobile Parking Ratio
BESS areas Four (4) parking spaces for the en�re BESS
facility
Automobile Parking Stall Size 9 �. x 19 �. (standard)
8 �. x 15 �. (compact)4
Minimum Drive Aisle Width 20 �.

Other Development Standards
Walls and Fences 14 �. maximum height
Minimum Landscaped Area Per Sec�on 6.6
Site Lighting Light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 35 ft.

Signs
In accordance with Chapter 17.19 (Signs) of the
IMC
Maximum Height of BESS Substation Dead-end
Structure5 65 �.

Maximum Height of Interconnection Poles to
Southern California Edison Substation (along Live
Oak Ave).

The electrical �e-line shall be undergrounded
unless the applicable agency(ies), including but
not limited to Southern California Edison or
California Independent System Operator
(CALISO), reject the proposed underground
line. If the applicable agency(ies) require
an overhead �e-line, the Applicant shall
be subject to a Zone Variance applica�on per
IMC Chapter 17.32.

Notes
1 Lot coverage shall be calculated as a ra�o of (1) the total aggregate square footage of area within any development site of the footprint of Batery Module Enclosures, inverters, transformers, and any ancillary buildings divided by (2) the total square footage of such development site.

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 41 2 Minimum setback area shall be that distance measured between the face of the building wall or closest side of structure to the edge of the public right of way. 3 En�re required setback shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and/or vines and may include walkways, benches, trellises, thema�c fencing/walls, and related ameni�es.
4 Compact spaces shall comprise no more than 25% of all required automobile parking spaces. 5 The dead-end structure is the onsite substa�on termina�on of the transmission line and highest structure for the onsite substa�on.

6.5.1 Other Development Standards (BESS)
In addi�on to the development standards required by Table 6-2, the following standards apply to Batery Energy Storage System developments:

1. A BESS facility shall be screened with an 8-foot-high wall where in sight of proximal por�ons of Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane at Specific Plan build-out.

2. The ground surface of a BESS facility shall be covered with gravel, asphalt, concrete, or other compa�ble materials.

3. BESS collector substa�on metal structures and high voltage line support poles shall be galvanized steel or finished with another low-reflec�ve neutral colored surfacing when visible from Arrow Highway, Live Oak Avenue, or Live Oak Lane.

4. A BESS facility may include an onsite “collector” substa�on that would connect via a 230 kV underground electric �e-line to a Point of Interconnec�on (POI) at the exis�ng Southern California Edison (“SCE”) Edison Rio Hondo Substa�on located south of Live Oak Avenue. The electrical �e-line shall be undergrounded unless the applicable agency(ies), including but not limited to Southern California Edison or California Independent System Operator (CALISO), reject the proposed underground line. If the applicable agency(ies) require an overhead �e-line, the Applicant shall be subject to a Zone Variance applica�on per IMC Chapter 17.32. The overhead line would transi�on to underground at a transi�on pole.

The underground por�on of the electric �e-line would consist of conduits containing electric power cables, fiber op�c communica�ons cable, and a grounding conductor within an approximately 3’-0” wide and 3’-0” deep, high-strength concrete encasement that would be a minimum of 3’-0” below the surface. Impacts related to the undergrounding of the electric �e-line would not result in a net increase of impacts of the proposed projects. .

5. A BESS facility may include, but is not required to include, a single-story warehouse-type building for storage of parts used for maintenance. Any such single-story warehouse-type building shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines set forth in Chapter 7 of this Specific Plan.

6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a Comprehensive Sign Program shall be approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 17.19 (Signs) of the IMC.

6.6 Landscape
The following requirements shall apply to all site improvements within the Development Area, regardless of which Land Use Plan is implemented.

6.6.1 General Requirements

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IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 42 1. Minimum Site Landscaping. A minimum of 10% of the site area shall be landscaped.

2. Parking Lot Landscaping. A minimum of 20% of the total required landscape shall be provided in the parking lot; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to a development site within the Development Area that is being used for BESS.

3. Required Areas. All setbacks, parkways, open areas, plazas, paseos, and non-work areas that are visible from a public street/alley or from a parking lot available to the general public shall be landscaped.

4. Landscape Coverage Requirement. Shrubs, groundcover, and other plant material shall cover all areas that are visible from a public street/alley or from a parking lot available to the general public and that are not occupied by structures, parking areas, storage, trash enclosures, driveways, and sidewalks at the �me of issuance of a Cer�ficate of Occupancy. Embellished pavement, fountains, and similar hardscape materials may, in part, be subs�tuted for the required landscaping through the Site Plan and Design Review process.

5. Parkway-Adjacent Plan�ng and Maintenance. Parkways located between the sidewalk and the edge of development shall meet the following requirements:
a. The ground surface shall contain shrubs, mulch, or ground cover to provide coverage within two years.
b. If a wall or fence separates the development from the street, plan�ng vines or espalier shrubs shall be incorporated into the plan�ng design.

6. Required Landscaping for Loading Areas. Loading areas shall incorporate landscaping to provide screening if visible from the public right-of-way, adjacent uses, and pedestrians.

6.6.2 Trees

1. Perimeter landscaping shall include one street tree for each 30 lineal feet of street frontage.

2. Within parking areas, one tree for each 25 parking spaces shall be provided.

3. All trees planted along a street frontage shall be of a minimum 15-gallon size. Palm trees shall have a minimum brown trunk height of six feet.

4. All other trees planted in required landscaped areas shall be a minimum of five-gallon size or have a brown trunk height of three feet.

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7. Design Guidelines

7.1 Purpose and Intent
The Design Guidelines presented in this sec�on establish the quality and character of the built environment for the master-planned development of the Specific Plan. The objec�ves of the Design Guidelines are:

1. To describe the thema�c elements and the construc�on quality expected for the Development Area.

2. To provide the City of Irwindale with assurance that the Development Area will be developed in accordance with the quality and character described within this Specific Plan.

3. To serve as a guide to developers, builders, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and other professionals involved with implemen�ng development in the Development Area in order to achieve and maintain the desired design quality.

4. To provide an aesthe�c benchmark for the City of Irwindale to use in their review of future implemen�ng projects within the Development Area.

5. To steer the Development Area to convey a contemporary aesthe�c theme and character while allowing flexibility for prac�cal applica�on and crea�ve expression.

6. To encourage the implementa�on of energy efficient design features in Buildings that can be implemented in the site planning, design, and construc�on phases of the Development Area to minimize waste deposited at landfills, decrease energy use and fossil fuel consump�on, and reduce domes�c water consump�on.

7.2 Applicability
The Design Guidelines presented in this chapter apply to all development within the Specific Plan Area, except Batery Module Enclosures and associated substa�on and electrical equipment (collec�vely, “BESS Facili�es”), for which uses, only the development regula�ons shall apply. Where these Design Guidelines are silent, except with respect to BESS Facili�es, the City’s Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines shall prevail.

7.3 Site Planning
This sec�on sets forth general site planning guidelines that address unique considera�ons associated with development within the Development Area.

1. Locate the office por�on of Buildings at the corner(s) of the Building. For Buildings adjacent to Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane, orient the office toward the road to provide visual interest from the public roadway.

2. Orient and screen elements such as trash enclosure areas, loading bay doors, and service docks in ways that minimize their visibility from Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane.

3. Use solid walls, screened fences, landscaping, or other visual barriers to visually screen truck courts and loading docks from public view from Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane, where possible.

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4. Site design shall specifically address the needs of pick-up, delivery, and service vehicles related to Industrial and Business Park Uses.
a. Design loading areas to provide for tractor trailer backing and maneuvering on-site and not from a public street.
b. Provide appropriate on-site service vehicle parking/turnouts in an efficient, nonobtrusive loca�on appropriate to the scale and needs of the development. c. Loading vehicles, when parked, shall not impede normal traffic flow.

Conceptual site plans are shown in Figures 7-1 and 7-2.

7.4 Building Architecture

7.4.1 Architectural Design
Buildings should be characterized by simple and dis�nct cubic masses with interlocking volumes of wall planes, colors, and materials to create visual appeal, aesthe�cally pleasing propor�ons, and strong shadow paterns. Colors, materials, and textures will be mixed to create interest.

A Spanish contemporary influence is required throughout the Development Area. All design elements of Buildings shall be compa�ble (but not iden�cal) in character, massing, and materials in order to promote a clean and contemporary style. Crea�vity is encouraged in building design, with care taken to maintain a sense of similarity among all Buildings to reinforce a unified image within the Development Area. Generally, Buildings within the Development Area shall not be overly “trendy” or strongly historical; however, contemporary Spanish thema�c elements visible from public streets, such as arched entryways and windows, and other subtle references to the history of the region are acceptable. Architectural styles should complement, not detract from, the general architectural character found in the City of Irwindale.

7.4.2 Building Form
Building form is one of the primary elements of architecture. Numerous design aspects, including shape, mass (size), scale, propor�on, and ar�cula�on, are elements of a Building’s “form.” Building forms are especially important for building eleva�ons that face the following view corridors:

1. Building façades that face and are immediately adjacent to and visible from Live Oak Avenue.

2. Building façades that face and are immediately adjacent to and visible from Arrow Highway.

3. Building façades that face and are immediately adjacent to and visible from Live Oak Lane.

The following guidelines apply to all Buildings within the Development Area to ensure that structural development is visually appealing and invi�ng to pedestrians and motorists:

1. Use geometric forms to cons�tute the overall building form. Rectangular forms are encouraged to promote balance, rhythm, and visual interest. Layering of forms creates detail, depth and shadow and is strongly encouraged. However, avoid arbitrary, complicated building forms.

2. Ar�culate building planes visible from Live Oak Avenue, Arrow Highway, I-605, and/or Live Oak Lane by changes in exterior building materials, color, texture, and decora�ve accents.

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46 IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN VII. DESIGN GUIDELINES Ar�culated features (e.g., pop-outs and recesses, breaks, overhangs, height changes, etc.) should be used to create a pedestrian scale at primary Building entries.

3. Modula�on and varia�on of building masses between adjacent Buildings visible from Live Oak Avenue, Arrow Highway, and Live Oak Lane is encouraged. This includes varied parapet heights and change of building plane, in plan.

4. Generous use of windows and doors in the office areas and ar�cula�on and different paint colors to break up Building walls and bulk.

5. Design each Building to have a well-defined entry with careful roof and façade ar�cula�on to create visual interest and scale, including changes in massing, color, and/or building materials.

6. Recess or cover pedestrian and ground-level Building entries by architectural projec�ons or roofs in order to provide shade and visual relief.

7. Design Buildings to have a base and cornice expression. These expressions can be accomplished through the use of clean, simplis�c, and not overly complicated architectural and trim detailing on Building façades, and changes of material/color or recesses.

8. Materials applied to building eleva�ons should turn the corner of the Building to a logical termina�on point in rela�on to architectural features or massing.

Conceptual eleva�ons demonstra�ng acceptable building form are illustrated in Figure 7-3 below.

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50 7.4.3 Building Materials, Colors, and Textures
The use of complementary materials and colors for Buildings plays a key role in developing a clean, contemporary visual environment. Accordingly, the selected exterior materials, colors, and textures for Buildings should complement one another among all Buildings within the Development Area.

Slight varia�ons in materials, colors, and/or textures from Building to Building are encouraged to provide visual interest.

1. Appropriate primary exterior building materials include stucco, concrete, and similar materials, including concrete �lt-up panels. Accent primary materials used on Building facades that are visible from public rights of way through the use of secondary materials such as glass or glazing units, glass block, natural or fabricated stone, brick, metal, and �le or �le panel systems.

2. The use of metal and/or glass fabrica�ons for curtain wall areas are appropriate.

3. Trim details may include metal finished in a consistent color, plaster, contemporary shaped foam, or concrete elements finished consistently with the building treatment. Use of overly extraneous “themed” detailing, like oversized or excessively shaped foam cornice caps, foam molding, and window detailing is discouraged.

4. Material changes should occur at intersec�ng planes, preferably at the inside corners of change of wall planes, or where architectural elements intersect.

5. Primary exterior Building colors are encouraged to be light and warm tones. Darker and/or more vibrant accent colors may be provided in focal point areas, such as around Building entrances and near outdoor gathering spaces.

6. Bright primary colors, garish use of color and arbitrary paterns or stripes are discouraged, except in signage logos.

7. Exposed downspouts, service doors and mechanical screen colors should be the same color as the adjacent Building wall.

The Suggested Material and Color Palete shown in Figure 7-4 below is for conceptual purposes only.

Other colors that are consistent or similar in nature to the colors provided in the Suggested Color Palete may also be considered as appropriate.

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52 7.4.4 Windows and Doors
The paterns of openings – windows and doors (excluding trailer-loading dock doors) – are to correspond with the overall rhythm of the Building and be consistent in form, patern, and color.

Guidelines for windows and doors used in the Development Area are as follows:

1. Introduce recessed window and door openings to enhance the visual play of light and shadow.

2. When possible, place the layout of doors and windows on individual Building façades in a repe��ve patern to create con�nuity.

3. Use consistent styles, forms and colors of windows.

4. Gold or unfinished/untreated metal window or door frames are prohibited. Clear silver anodized frames are allowed.

5. Use clear or colored glass with medium to high performance glazing. Silver mirrored glass is prohibited.

6. Clearly define all pedestrian entrances to Buildings by features such as overhangs, awnings, and canopies or embellished with decora�ve framing treatments – including but not limited to accent trim. Dark and confined entries, flush doorways, and unar�culated entry alcoves are discouraged.

Figure 7-5- Windows and Doors

7.4.5 Func�onal Elements
Carefully consider the design and loca�on of func�onal elements common to all Buildings. Examples of func�onal elements include loading doors, service docks, ground or wall-mounted equipment, roo�op equipment, rain guters and downspouts, and trash enclosures.

Loading Doors and Service Docks

1. Orient and screen loading doors, service docks, and equipment areas so they are not easily visible from Live Oak Avenue, Arrow Highway, Live Oak Lane, and publicly accessible loca�ons within the Irwindale Gateway Development Area. Screening may be accomplished with solid walls or fences that are compa�ble with the architectural expression of the Building or by any effec�ve combina�on of walls, fences, landscaping, and berms.

2. No direct loading or unloading ac�vity is permited to take place from Live Oak Avenue, Arrow Highway, or Live Oak Lane. Trucks and service vehicles shall have clear and convenient access

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53 into and within truck courts or loading areas of every building within the Development Area and should not disrupt vehicular and pedestrian circula�on.

3. Separate loading docks and truck courts from visitor and customer parking areas and pedestrian circula�on areas (e.g., walkways) u�lizing walls, fences and/or landscaping.

4. Design truck and service vehicle entries to provide clear and convenient access to truck courts and loading areas such that passenger vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle circula�on is not adversely affected.

Ground or Wall-Mounted Equipment

1. Locate electrical equipment rooms within a Building. Pop-outs or shed-like addi�ons are discouraged, unless fully incorporated in the architectural concept of the Building.

2. Ground-mounted equipment, including but not limited to mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, emergency generators, boilers, storage tanks, risers, and electrical conduits, but specifically excluding electrical transformers, shall be screened to limit visibility from off-site public viewing areas. Screening may be accomplished with site walls or landscape elements that are consistent with these Design Guidelines.

3. Wall-mounted items, such as roof ladders or electrical panels, shall not be located on the Building façade facing adjacent public roads when alterna�ve loca�ons are prac�cal and safe.

Wall-mounted items should be screened or incorporated into the architectural elements of the Building so as not to be visually obvious from public streets or other publicly accessible areas within or adjacent to the Development Area.

Rooftop Equipment

1. Roo�op equipment, including but limited to mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, storage tanks, cellular telephone facili�es, satellite dishes, skylights, vents, exhaust fans, smoke hatches, and mechanical ducts, shall be screened to limit visibility from public roads or visitor parking lots within the Development Area.

2. Roo�op screens (i.e., parapet walls) shall be integrated into the architecture of the main Building.

3. Wood finished roo�op screens are prohibited.

Trash Enclosures

1. All outdoor refuse containers shall be screened within a permanent, durable enclosure and should be oriented so they are not easily visible from public roads or other public viewing areas.

2. The design of trash enclosures shall reflect the architectural style of adjacent Buildings and use similar, high-quality materials.

3. Refuse collec�on areas shall be located behind or to the side of Buildings, away from the Building’s main entrance.

4. All outdoor trash enclosures shall be constructed with solid roofs to prevent exposure of dumpster contents to rainfall and prevent polluted storm water runoff from these structures.

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54 7.5 Landscape Architecture
The Specific Plan incorporates landscaping as a visual amenity along its perimeter to so�en and minimize the perceived scale of development. Figures 7-6 and 7-7 illustrate the loca�on of landscape ameni�es around the Development Area.

These Landscape Design Guidelines complement the exis�ng se�ng of Irwindale, Southern California climate and local soil condi�ons, ease of maintenance, and water conserva�on. Water-efficient and drought-tolerant plant materials shall be placed throughout the Specific Plan and ‘smart’ computercontrolled irriga�on systems shall be used to reduce water use to the minimum level necessary. These Landscape Design Guidelines promote an iden�ty for the Development Area that is visually appealing and sensi�ve to the environment.

Although specific design informa�on is presented in these Landscape Design Guidelines, these Guidelines are not intended to establish a set of rigid landscaping requirements for the Development Area and it is recognized that, at �mes, there may be a need to adapt these guidelines to meet certain pad-specific or building user iden�ty requirements. As such, these Landscape Guidelines are intended to be flexible. However, it is cri�cal to the Development Area’s long-term design integrity that any devia�ons from these Landscape Design Guidelines are in keeping with the spirit of the core elements of the overall theme described herein to ensure a cohesive and unified landscape concept across the Development Area.

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FIGURE 7-6 – CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN WITH BESS 55

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FIGURE 7-7 – CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN WITHOUT BESS 56

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57 7.5.1 Plant Palete
The plant palete for the Specific Plan includes colorful shrubs and groundcovers, ornamental grasses and succulents, and evergreen deciduous trees – including flowering varie�es – that are commonly used throughout southern California, and which complement the Specific Plan’s design theme and se�ng. The plant materials used within the Specific Plan are water-efficient species that can thrive in the arid southern California climate.

Table 7-1, Plant Palete, provides a list of plant materials approved for use within the Specific Plan.

The plants listed in Table 7-1 establish a base palete for the Specific Plan’s landscape design. Other similar plant materials may be subs�tuted for species listed in Table 7-1, provided the alterna�ve plants are drought-tolerant and complement the Specific Plan’s landscape theme.

Table 7-1-Plant Palete

PLANT TYPE PLANTS
ENTRY ACCENT PALM TREES Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) STREET TREES Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
Carrotwood Tree (Cupaniopsis anacradiodes)
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
London Plane Tree (Platanus x acerifolia)
Ornamental Pear (Pyrus calleryana)
Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)
PARKING LOT TREES African Sumac (Searsia lancea)
Botle Tree (Brachychiton populneus)
Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilior)
Karee (Rhus lancea)
FLOWERING TREES Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida)
Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis)
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)
Pink Dawn (Chitalpa tashkentensis)
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
EVERGREEN TREES Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora)
Brisbane Box (Lophostemon confertus)
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
Mondell Pine (Pinus eldarica)
SHRUBS Litle John (Callistemon)
Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticose)
Purple leaf hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa ‘purpurea’)
Fortnight Lily (Dietes bicolor)

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58 7.5.2 Entry Treatments and Project Iden�fica�on
Project Monuments
Three (3) project monuments (signs and water features) are provided to iden�fy the Development Area. A monument sign fron�ng Live Oak Avenue across from Graham Avenue will provide iden�fica�on on the south end of the Development Area (see Figures 7-8 and 7-9). This monument will be highly visible from the I-605 Live Oak offramp. A second monument sign at the project entry on Live Oak Lane at the intersec�on with Arrow Highway will provide iden�fica�on on the north end of the Development Area (see Figures 7-10 and 7-11). A fountain at Live Oak Lane and Live Oak Avenue will provide an atrac�ve welcome as motorists and pedestrians enter the Development Area (See Figure 7-12). The entry treatments are designed to provide dis�nc�ve visual statements and emphasize the Development Area’s contemporary aesthe�c.

The project monuments described and illustrated herein are designed to provide a strong sense of arrival to employees, visitors, and passing motorist, to iden�fy the dis�nc�veness of the Development Area, and to complement and reinforce the Development Area’s general architectural and landscape theme. Implemented entry treatments may differ slightly from the concepts presented herein; however, all corner entry treatments provided within the Development Area shall be consistent in theme and character. The designs of these entry treatments are conceptually shown below. Each loca�on provides a monument sign and landscaping consis�ng of water features, accent palm trees, drought tolerant ground cover and shrub masses, screen shrubs, and street trees. Flowering and colorful plant material is recommended.

PLANT TYPE PLANTS
Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica)
Waxleaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum ‘texanum’)
Mock Orange (Pittosporum Tobira)
Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus o. ‘tuscan blue’)
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens)
GROUND COVERS Desert Carpet (Acacia redolens)
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)
Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens)
Small Cape Rush (Chondropetalum tectrorum)
Dwarf Mat Rush (Lomandra longifolia ‘breeze’)
Dwarf Yellow Bush Lantana (Lantana m. ‘dwarf yellow’)
Mexican Sage Bush (Salvia leucantha)
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
Creeping Rosemary (Rosmarinus o. ‘prostratus’)
Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea)

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59 Building Site Entry Treatments
Entry treatments for building sites may be provided at driveways connec�ng to Live Oak Avenue or Live Oak Lane. The loca�ons of such driveways will be determined at the �me Buildings are designed and oriented in the Development Area as part of implemen�ng development projects. Building entry treatments are meant to iden�fy Building occupants and welcome employees and visitors to the site.

The designs of typical Building entry treatments are conceptually shown below, and may include signs, flowering accent trees, drought tolerant groundcover and shrub masses, evergreen screen trees, and enhanced Building entry paving.

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