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
April 9, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION – CONFERENCE ROOM
OPEN SESSION – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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
April 9, 2025
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.
April 9, 2025
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
April 9, 2025
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. Liability Claims
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Rudy Campos
Agency claimed against: City of Irwindale
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
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
Property: 5059 Allen Drive (APN 8417-030-004)
Agency Negotiator: Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Eduardo Hernandez and Jesus Daniel Hernandez Under Negotiation: Price and terms
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)] Number of Cases: One
D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1) April 9, 2025
Name of Case: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale
Appellate Case Number: B337162
6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
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
18. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
A. Proclamation - National Library Week
B. Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month
C. Recognition of the Irwindale Recreation RockAbilities program as the CPRS District XIII 2024 Parks Make Life Better Community Award
D. Proclamation on Recycling and Organics Separation In Honor of Earth Day 2025 E. Presentation by CoStar on Status of Business Building Vacancies
19. CONSENT CALENDAR
April 9, 2025
A. Minutes of the Special and Regular Meeting Held February 26, 2025 Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve
C. Cancellation of August 13, 2025; November 26, 2025; and December 24, 2025 City Council meetings
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32-3620 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, CANCELING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 13, 2025, NOVEMBER 26, 2025, AND DECEMBER 24, 2025".
D. Proposed End-of-Year Closure of City Facilities for 2025 Department: Administration
Recommendation: Approve the closure of some City facilities during the period of Monday, December 22, 2025, through and including Sunday, January 4, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to implement said closure.
E. Approval of the Concrete Pavement Limits At Street Intersections City Standard Plan Department: Engineering
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Concrete Pavement Limits At Street Intersections City Standard plan
F. Zoning Code Update - 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 772 Department: Community Development
Recommendation: Adopt on second reading the following Ordinance for the Irwindale Comprehensive Zoning Code Update:
Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading of, and adopt Ordinance No. 772 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE REPEALING TITLE 17 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE (“ZONING”) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE AS TITLE 17 OF THE IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE, MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF AND FINDING THE PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH# 2005071047) AND EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15183 AND 15162.”
April 9, 2025
G. Zoning Code Inconsistencies - 2nd Reading of Ordinance Department: Community Development
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt on second reading by title only with further reading waived the following Ordinance for revision of the Zoning Map to reconcile the following inconsistency:
Ordinance No. 792 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-2025 AND MODIFYING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP TO REZONE A PARCEL FROM C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL) ZONE TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE LOCATED AT 715 SHRODE AVENUE (APN 8534-001-016);
AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3).”
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:
1: In-person attendees
April 9, 2025
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. Adopt the 2025-2026 Legislative Platform that will serve as the guiding policy document for the City when determining whether a position should be taken on proposed State legislation that may impact the City.
Department: Administration
Recommendation: Approve the 2025 Legislative Platform
B. Recreational Vehicle Parking on City Streets
Department: Administration
Recommendation: Receive and discuss the parking of recreational vehicles on City streets
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
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
27. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held February 26, 2025 Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
April 9, 2025
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve
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. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held March 26, 2025
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
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
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
April 9, 2025
I, Armando Hegdahl, Management Analyst, certify that I caused the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council, Irwindale Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority, to be held on April 9, 2025, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on April 4, 2025. ______________________
Armando Hegdahl, CMC
Management Analyst