Irwindale Police Department
Irwindale PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment
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(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 705.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. 705.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 705.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY2024 - 2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE, AMOUNT OF USAGE, AND ANNUAL COST AMOUNT OF 2024-2025 SOURCE OF
ITEM USE USAGE EXPENDITURES FUNDS
Unmanned Aerial System
DJI Matrice 30T Field deployment 96 hours total $0 General Drone (2) Fund
Unmanned Ground System
iRobot 210 Field deployment 0 $0 General
Negotiator (1) Fund
Recon Robotics Field Deployment 0 $0 General
Recon Scout (1) Fund
Mobile Command Post
2005 Santek Field deployment 1 $0 General
31’ trailer Fund
Firearms
Rifles (2 Colt Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General M4 Commando Training: Monthly (SWAT) See Munitions Fund .223 cal.)
Rifles (6 Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General Bushmaster Training: Semi-annual See Munitions Fund
XM15 .223 cal.)
Rifles (11 Colt Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General M4 Carbine Training: Semi-annual See Munitions Fund
.223 cal.)
Rifles (12 Colt Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General M4LE .223 cal.) Training Semi-annual See Munitions Fund Rifles (5 Daniel Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General Defense DDM4 Training: Monthly (SWAT) See Munitions Fund .223 cal.)
Remington 870 Field deployment: 0 See Munitions General Door Breaching Training: 0 See Munitions Fund
Shotgun (1)
(3) Defense Tech. Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General 40mm Launchers Training: Annually See Munitions Fund
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(1) Federal Lab. Inc. Field deployment: 0 See Munitions General 37mm Launcher Training: 0 See Munitions Fund
(1) Cobray Field deployment: 0 See Munitions General
37mm Launcher Training: 0 See Munitions Fund
Pepperball Field deployment: Daily1 See Munitions General Launchers (3) Training: 1 See Munitions Fund
Remington 870 Field deployment: Daily See Munitions General 12ga. beanbag (5) Training: 1
Munitions
Type Size/Caliber Current 2024-2025 2024-2025 Source
Inventory Usage Cost of Funds
Lethal .223 cal. rifle 1,500 duty Field: 0 $1,762 General 9,000 training Training: 3,000 Fund
Less Lethal 40mm OC sponge 23 Field: 0 $850 General
Rounds Training: 0 Fund
Less Lethal eXact iMpact 40mm 48 Field: 0 $550 General
spongerounds Training: 300 Fund
Less Lethal Drag 12ga. beanbag 192 Field: 0 $0 General
rounds Training: 0 Fund
Less Lethal Def. Tech. noise-flash 5 Field: 0 $0 General diversionary device Training: 0 Fund
Less Lethal Pepperball rounds 1,500 Field: 30 $2,726 General Training: 1,000 Fund
Door breacher 12 ga. Royal Arms 24 Field: 0 $0 General
Clayvon rounds Training: 0 Fund
Door breacher 12 ga. Royal Arms 20 Field: 0 $0 General
Black Cap rounds Training: 0 Fund
Door breacher 12 ga. Royal Arms 24 Field 0 $0 General
Flashbang rounds Training: 0 Fund
1 Deployed against resistive suspects on two occasions during FY 2024 – 2025.
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Description of Approved Irwindale Police Department Military Equipment
1. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft and the associated equipment necessary to control it remotely.
a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
DJI Matrice 30T | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 2 | UAS with approximately 45 minutes of flight time per battery charge. Capabilities include standard optical and infrared cameras with optical zoom and the capability to record video. Inventory includes several additional batteries, chargers, and protective cases. Obtained via community donations. b. Purpose
To be deployed when an elevated viewpoint would assist officers in a variety of situations, including but not limited to major collisions, active crime scenes, searches for missing persons or suspects, natural disaster management, SWAT deployments, in response to requests for assistance from other law enforcement or public safety agencies, or other public safety and life preservation missions. UAS systems may only be operated by pilots who have completed all required training and licensing requirements. c. Authorized Use
Only assigned pilots who have completed the required training are permitted to operate Department UAS systems.
d. Expected Lifespan
Five to seven years.
e. Fiscal Impact
Approximately $2,000 to $3,000 every other year for battery and/or rotor replacements. f. Training
Pilots undergo a minimum of eighty (80) hours of initial training followed by testing and licensure by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ongoing training occurs as courses become available.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established in FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107 and the Department’s UAS Policy 606. It is the policy of the Department to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes and according to State and Federal law.
2. Unmanned, Remotely Piloted Ground Vehicles (Robots): A remotely controlled unmanned machine that operates on the ground to enhance the safety of the community and officers.
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a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
(1) iRobot 210 Negotiator | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | The Negotiator is a compact ground robot that allows officers to see, hear and evaluate dangerous situations from a safe distance. It can travel at three miles per hour and is capable of climbing stairs. It can operate for several hours on a single battery charge.
(2) Recon Robotics Recon Scout | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | The Recon Scout is a miniature mobile robot that provides real-time video reconnaissance of hostile or dangerous environments. The Recon Scout gathers mission-critical information prior to sending personnel into unpredictable and unsafe environments. It is constructed of durable aircraft aluminum and titanium. Once deployed, its movement is controlled from a distance using a handheld operator control unit.
b. Purpose
Ground robots can be used to remotely gain visual data and search areas without requiring an officer to enter a dangerous area.
c. Authorized Use
Only assigned operators who have completed the required training are permitted to operate the robots.
d. Expected Lifespan
Both robots are well past their expected lifespans of 3 to 5 years, are obsolete, and are not in use.
e. Fiscal Impact
$0; units are obsolete and not in use.
f. Training
All robot operators must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of training to operate the robots during live operations. Operators also complete recurring training as courses become available.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of the Department to utilize a robot only for official law enforcement purposes and according to State and Federal law.
3. Mobile Command Post: A trailer used to serve as a mobile office during extended events.
a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
2005 Santek thirty-one (31) foot, three-axle enclosed trailer | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | The Mobile Command Post provides shelter, access to Department computer systems,
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dispatch communication consoles and radios, and restroom facilities. The trailer was purchased with grant funds.
b. Purpose
The purpose of the Mobile Command Post is to provide a safe and private location for employees to conduct Department business in the field as needed. c. Authorized Use
The Mobile Command Post may be deployed to a variety of incidents, including but not limited to major crime scene investigations, major traffic collision investigations, critical incidents, natural disasters, community events, and in response to a request for its use by an outside law enforcement agency with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
d. Expected Lifespan
The Mobile Command Post has reached the end of its twenty-year expected lifespan, however it continues to remain functional in its core capabilities. e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance cost is approximately $0 to $5,000.
f. Training
Only personnel who have been trained in the deployment and operation of the Mobile Command Post are authorized to utilize it.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Rules governing the use and maintenance of the Mobile Command Post are found in the Vehicle Use Policy 703 and Vehicle Maintenance Policy 702.
4. Specialized Firearms: Firearms fired from shoulder level with rifled barrels intended to make bullets spin and thereby increase accuracy over a long distance.
a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
(1) Colt M4 Commando .223 caliber rifle | Cost: $800 each | Quantity: 2 | This rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
(2) Bushmaster XM15-E2S .223 caliber rifle | Cost: approximately $600 each | Quantity:
6 | This rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulderPage 321 of 360 Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report
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fired weapon designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects. Purchased before 2010. (3) Colt M4 Carbine .223 caliber rifle | Cost: $1,057 each | Quantity: 11 | This rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
(4) Colt M4LE .223 caliber rifle | Cost: $674 each | Quantity: 12 | This rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
(5) Daniel Defense DDM4 .223 caliber rifle | Cost: $1,602 each | Quantity: 5 | This rifle is a firearm capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon designed for automatic, semi-automatic and selective fire. The projectile can penetrate soft body armor worn by armed subjects.
b. Purpose
If present and feasible, rifles can be used as precision weapons to address threats more accurately and at distances greater than can be addressed with handguns. These firearms can also match the firepower of the threat and penetrate barriers or barricades in critical incidents.
c. Authorized Use
Use of rifles is governed by IPD Firearms Policy 306 and Crisis Response Unit (SWAT) Policy 404. All officers are authorized to carry the Colt M4 Carbine, Colt M4LE rifle, and Bushmaster XM-15-E2S rifles, regardless of assignment, as these rifles are all of similar capabilities. The Daniel Defense DDM4 and Colt M4 Commando rifles are used exclusively by SWAT.
d. Expected Lifespan
All rifles have a service life expectancy of twenty years. Department rifles have been purchased at different times over a span of many years and are therefore of varying age, with some near or at the end of their serviceable lifespan. e. Fiscal Impact
Annual maintenance cost is approximately $0 to $100 per rifle.
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f. Training
All officers receive rifle training on being hired and conduct continual annual training.
Officers assigned to SWAT receive additional monthly training on rifles assigned exclusively to the SWAT team. All officers must qualify with any rifle assigned to them annually.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use of rifles is governed by IPD Firearms Policy 306 and Crisis Response Unit (SWAT) Policy 404.
5. Diversionary Devices (“Flashbangs”): Light/sound devices that serve as a diversionary measure to protect officers, suspects, and community members.
a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
Defense Technologies | Cost: $50 per cartridge | Quantity: 5 | A diversionary device produces bright light and loud sound. It is ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during assaults, hostage rescue, room entry, or other high-risk arrest/search warrant situations.
Purchased in approximately 2009 – 2013 and at end of serviceable life. Inventory includes 5 cartridges and 3 bodies which house the cartridges during deployment. b. Purpose
Properly using and deploying diversionary devices can increase officer safety and assist officers with completing a tactical situation. This includes, but is not limited to, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, high-risk warrant service, or any life-threatening situation. c. Authorized Use
Absent exigent circumstances, only sworn members who have completed training by a certified and Department-approved trainer may be issued, use, or carry diversionary devices. The devices are stored and carried in compliance with Federal regulations. These devices can also be used for training exercises or approved demonstrations. d. Expected Lifespan
Until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
Annual cost is approximately $0 to $500 to replenish stock as it is expended in the field or in training.
f. Training
Only officers who have completed training provided by a department-approved trainer may use diversionary devices.
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g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use of diversionary devices is generally provided for in IPD Crisis Response Unit (SWAT) Policy 404.
6. Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMs), Breachers and Launchers: 37mm and 40mm launchers and munitions, and 12ga. shotgun-fired breacher rounds. These devices are considered less lethal and are used to gain compliance from an individual who is violently or actively resisting, or to breach doors. Such devices are intended to mitigate serious injuries to officers, the subject, and other individuals.
a. Make, Cost, Quantity, Capabilities
(1) Federal Laboratories Inc. model 201-Z 37mm launcher | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | This launcher is a single-shot, break-open less lethal munition launcher. This model was introduced by the manufacturer in the 1930s. It is far beyond its serviceable life, is obsolete, and is not in use.
(2) Cobray 37mm launcher | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | This launcher is a single-shot launcher designed to attach to the underside of an AR-15 style rifle barrel. It uses its own trigger independent of the rifle’s trigger. This launcher was introduced in the 1980s. It is beyond its serviceable life, is obsolete, and is not in use. (3) LMT Defense 40mm launcher | Cost: $1,090 | Quantity: 3 | This is a single-shot, break-open loading launcher. It has a sling attached and butt-stock nylon holder with a three-round capacity. These launchers are modern and fielded on a daily basis. (4) Pepperball Tac SA Pro launcher | Cost: $950 | Quantity: 2 | This is a CO2 powered semi-automatic launcher of pepperball rounds. It is equipped with a sling and a toppositioned hopper feed which can hold several dozen projectiles. This launcher is modern and fielded on a daily basis.
(5) Pepperball Tactical Compact Carbine (TCL) launcher | Cost: $0 | Quantity: 1 | This Pepperball launcher was built on a paintball launcher frame. It is more than 20 years old, has reached the end of its serviceable life, is obsolete, and is not in use. (5) Direct Impact 40mm OC sponge rounds | Cost: $37 each | Quantity: 23 | This projectile is a dual-purpose less lethal munition that delivers kinetic energy impact along with oleoresin capsicum (OC) pepper irritant against a subject who is violently or actively resisting.
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(6) eXact iMpact 40mm sponge rounds | Cost: $24 each | Quantity: 48 | This less lethal projectile delivers kinetic energy impact against a subject who is violently or actively resisting.
(7) Defense Technologies Inc. Drag Specialized 12ga. beanbag rounds | Cost: $6 each | Quantity: 192 | This shotgun-fired, less lethal projectile delivers kinetic energy impact against a subject who is violently or actively resisting. (8) Royal Arms Clayvon 12ga. breacher rounds | Cost: $5 each | Quantity: 24 | These shotgun-fired rounds are specially developed to defeat door locks or hinges with minimum collateral hazards.
(9) Royal Arms Black Cap 12ga. breacher rounds | Cost: $5 each | Quantity: 20 | These shotgun-fired rounds are specially developed to defeat door locks or hinges with minimum collateral hazards.
(10) Royal Arms flashbang 12ga. diversionary device rounds | Cost: $5 each | Quantity: 24 | These shotgun-fired rounds are a smaller version of the standard light-sound diversionary device.
b. Purpose
Impact munitions are of particular use when officers encounter a subject who is violently or actively resisting. They are all designed to minimize the risk of injury to officers, suspects, and community members.
Breacher munitions can be used to defeat locks or hinges of doors in incidents where officers need to pass through the door but occupants refuse to unlock it such as hostage or barricaded suspect incidents.
c. Authorized Use
Absent exigent circumstances, only sworn members who have completed Departmentapproved training by certified Department-approved trainers may be issued, use, or carry these munitions. The devices shall be stored and carried in compliance with Federal regulations. These devices can also be used for training exercises or approved demonstrations.
d. Expected Lifespan
Launchers: 10 years. Munitions: until used.
e. Fiscal Impact
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Annual cost for munitions is approximately $0 to $500 to replenish stock as it is expended in the field or in training. Cost for launcher replacement is approximately $1,000 per launcher every ten years.
f. Training
Only officers who have completed training provided by a department-approved trainer may use these munitions.
g. Legal and Procedural Rules
Use of these munitions and launchers is provided for in IPD Control Devices and Techniques Policy 303.
Complaints or Concerns Received Concerning Military Equipment No complaints or concerns were received during this reporting period.
Results of Military Equipment Audit
The Department conducted an internal inventory audit and found no misuse of military equipment or violations of the Military Equipment Policy 705.
Additional Military Equipment
The IPD used to possess an armored vehicle but has not in some years. Due to the apparent increase in local assaults and shootings of police officers, IPD intends to explore the possibility of acquiring a modern armored vehicle in the coming annual reporting period. Such a vehicle can also be used to rescue community members in the event of an active shooter or other emergency that puts lives at risk.
Item #20.B.
Date: November 12, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: RV Residential Setback Ordinance No. 810
City Manager's Recommendation:
Consider the Planning Commission’s Resolution No. 855(25) recommending the City Council approve Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 02-2025 with recommendations; and Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading of the ordinance, and introduce for first reading of Ordinance No. 810, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 17.13.120 (“PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REQUIRE THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEN FOOT (10’) SETBACK FROM THE PROPERTY LINE, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)".
Administrative Action:
Submitted by:
Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director
Prepared by:
Jeff Tyler, Associate Planner Electronically Approved
Reviewed by:
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director / City Treasurer
Approved by:
Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
On May 9, 2025, the City Council approved the new zoning code for the City of Irwindale. The new zoning code included the following section for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots, Irwindale Municipal Code (IMC) Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location as follows.
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before the adoption of this Chapter, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line, whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after the adoption of this Chapter, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
On July 9, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the updated draft Recreational Vehicle Ordinance directed staff to provide illustrations for recreational vehicle parking setbacks on private property based on IMC 17.13.120 (C) (1). The illustrations were to show setbacks of five feet (5’), ten feet (10’) and twenty feet (20’). This information was asked to be brought back to the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting for review and recommendations.
On July 23, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the requested setback illustrations directed staff to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1), to require the minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to be ten feet (10’) from the sidewalk, street rightof-way, or property line, whichever is farther and to take this amendment to the Planning Commission to begin the approval process.
On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission after reviewing proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location, voted to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to 1) Conduct a windshield survey to identify properties with recreational vehicles, and 2) mail a citywide notice to advise the community of the Planning Commission public hearing on this matter.
On September 24, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s request to staff and directed staff to bring the ordinance back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to the City Council. The City Council also gave direction to not conduct a windshield survey or mail a citywide notice regarding the Planning Commission meeting. Public notification was made per the Irwindale Municipal Code for publication in the newspaper and posting of the notice.
On October 29, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, regarding the proposed Ordinance adopted Resolution No. 868(25). The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve proposed Ordinance No. 810, amending Section 17.13.120
of Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code with a vote of 3-Ayes, 1-No, and 1-Abstain.
Proposed Ordinance No. 810
Ordinance No. 810 amends Section 17.13.120 “Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C. Recreational Vehicles I. Location” requiring that the location of recreational vehicle parking on residential lots maintain a minimum distance of ten feet (10’) from the property line.
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots, shall be parked at least ten feet from the property line.
Environmental Review:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, has analyzed the project and has determined that the Project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), which states that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is NOT subject to CEQA. In this case, the ordinance has no potential resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries.
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact is anticipated with the adoption of Ordinance No. 810.
Attachments:
1. Ord No. 810 RV Setback (Attachment1)
2. 10-29-25 PC Meeting Items (Attachment 2)
Ordinance No. 810
Attachment “1”
ORDINANCE NO. 810
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 17.13.120 (“PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEN FOOT (10’) SETBACK FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
WHEREAS, a city has the power to make and enforce regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, and the public safety; and WHEREAS, in executing that power, a City Council may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code (“Zoning”), otherwise known as the Zoning Code, regulates land use and development within the City of Irwindale (“City”) to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2025 the City Council approved the new zoning code for the City of Irwindale. The new zoning code included a section for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots within the City of Irwindale, Irwindale Municipal Code (IMC) Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the updated draft Receational Vehicle Ordinance directed staff to provide illustrations for recreational vehicle parking setbacks on residential property based on IMC 17.13.120 (C) (1). The illustrations showed setbacks of five feet (5’), ten feet (10’) and twenty feet (20’). This information was asked to be brought back to the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting to review and give recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the requested setback illustrations directed staff to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1), to require the minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to be ten feet (10’) from the property line and to take this amendment to the Planning Commission to begin the approval process; and
Ordinance No. 810
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission after reviewing proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location voted to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to 1) Conduct a windshield survey to identify properties with recreational vehicles, and 2) mail a citywide notice to advise the community of the Planning Commission Public Hearing on this matter; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s request to staff and directed staff to bring proposed Ordinance No. 810 back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to City Council for its consideration, and to not proceed with a windshield survey or send a citywide notice; and WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, regarding the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Ordinance, including without limitation, information to the Planning Commission by City staff; and WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025 adopted Resolution No. 868(25), recommending that the City Council approve proposed Ordinance No. 810, amending Section 17.13.120 of Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code without recommendations; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend the Section 17.13.120 in order to further protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance is consistent with and will implement the City’s vision, goals, and policies of the Irwindale 2020 General Plan; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, on the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding amending Section 17.13.120 of Title 17 (Zoning), including without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will have no significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Section 17.13.120 “Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C. Recreational Vehicles 1. Location” is hereby amended, and shall read as follows:
Ordinance No. 810
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots, shall be parked at least ten feet from the property line.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the Chief Deputy City Clerk to execute this Ordinance on behalf of the City of Irwindale forthwith upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and/or posted at the designated locations in the City of Irwindale.
SECTION 5. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, has analyzed the project and has determined that the Project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), which states that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is NOT subject to CEQA. In this case, the ordinance has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries. City staff is directed to prepare and file a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental and Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with this project.
SECTION 6. Should any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this Ordinance for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentences, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional due to the writs of mandate issued by the Court.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first (31st) day following its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _____day of ____ 2025.
Larry G. Burrola, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ordinance No. 810
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE }
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 810 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the Irwindale City Council held on the ______ day of ____ 2025, and was duly approved and adopted on second reading at its regular meeting held on the ________ day of 2025, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused a copy of Ordinance No. 810, adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale at its regular meeting held on ______, 2025, to be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on ________, 2025.
Dated:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Planning Commission Meeting October 29, 2025
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CITY OF IRWINDALE
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Date: October 29, 2025 Agenda Item No. 4-B
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission From: Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director Prepared by: Jeff Tyler, Associate Planner
Project: Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to Amend Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C. Recreational Vehicles of Title 17 Zoning Applicant: City of Irwindale
Property Owner: Not Applicable
Project Location: City-wide
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission take the following action:
Waive reading of and adopt Resolution No. 868(25) entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 810, AMENDING SECTION 17.13.120 (“PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE
THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEN FOOT (10’) SETBACK FROM THE PROPERTY LINE AND FINDING
THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”.
Alternative Action:
1. Direct staff to prepare a resolution with a recommendation to the City Council to not adopt the proposed ordinance; OR
2. Direct staff to revise the ordinance and continue the hearing to a date certain.
Background and Analysis:
Attachment “2”
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On May 9, 2025 the City Council approved the new zoning code for the City of Irwindale.
The new zoning code included the following section for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots, Irwindale Municipal Code (IMC) Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location as follows.
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before the adoption of this Chapter, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line, whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after the adoption of this Chapter, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
On July 9, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the updated draft Receational Vehicle Ordinance directed staff to provide illustrations for recreational vehicle parking setbacks on private property based on IMC 17.13.120 (C) (1). The illustrations were to show setbacks of five feet (5’), ten feet (10’) and twenty feet (20’). This information was asked to be brought back to the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting for review and recommendations.
On July 23, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the requested setback illustrations directed staff to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1), to require the minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to be ten feet (10’) from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther and to take this amendment to the Planning Commission to begin the approval process.
On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission after reviewing proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to amend IMC Section
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location, voted to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to 1) Conduct a windshield survey to identify properties with recreational vehicles, and 2) mail a citywide notice to advise the community of the Planning Commission public hearing on this matter.
On September 24, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s request to staff and directed staff to bring the ordinance back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to the City Council. The City Council also gave direction to not conduct a windshield survey or mail a citywide notice regarding the Planning Commission meeting. Public notification was made per the Irwindale Municipal Code for publication in the newspaper and posting of the notice.
The Planning Commission requested information from the Irwindale Police Department regarding incidents involving Recreational Vehicles, which is provided in the following table:
Irwindale Police Department - Recreational Vehicle Incidence Data
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City of Irwindale Rereational Vehicle Incidences 2021-2025 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Theft 5 1 6
Grand Theft+ 3 1 4
Burglary 2 1 1 4
Stored 1 2 2 1 1 7
Location Checks 1 1
No Parking Hours 1 1 2
Traffic Collision Hit and Run 1 2 3
Assisted Traffic Collision 1 1
Attempted Robbery 1 1
Parkers 1 1 2
Welfare Check 1 1
Unknown (2021-2025) 3 3
Total 3 13 5 5 6 3 35
Proposed Ordinance No. 810
Ordinance No. 810 amends Section 17.13.120 “Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C. Recreational Vehicles I. Location” requiring that the location of recreational vehicle parking on residential lots maintain a minimum distance of ten feet (10’) from the property line.
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before the adoption of this Chapter, shall be parked at least five ten (10) feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line., whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after the adoption of this Chapter, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
Environmental Review:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, has analyzed the project and has determined that the Project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), which states that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is NOT subject to CEQA. In this case, the ordinance has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries.
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution No. 868(25) recommending that the Irwindale City Council adopt Ordinance No. 810.
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EXHIBITS:
A. City Council Agenda Report – September 24, 2025
B. Unofficial Action Agenda City Council Meeting – September 24, 2025 C. Resolution No. 868(25)
D. Proposed Ordinance No. 810
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF IRWINDALE
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE., IRWINDALE CA 91706 • PHONE: (626) 430-2200
UNOFFICIAL ACTION AGENDA
FOR THE SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
September 24, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
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
EXHIBIT B
September 24, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
5:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Albert F. Ambriz, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz, Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Also present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Councilmember Breceda arrived at 5:07 p.m.
3. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None
4. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
None
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
5:06 p.m.
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 16202-16214 Arrow Highway and 16216-16300 Arrow Highway Agency Negotiator - Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Lee Arce, LLC
Under Negotiation: Acquisition of Property
ACTION: Councilmember Breceda did not participate; Update was provided, no direction given to staff, no action taken.
B. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, Legal Counsel; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organizations: IPOA
ACTION: Update was provided by staff, direction was given to the Agency representatives, no reportable action was taken.
September 24, 2025
C. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, upon the advice of its legal counsel based on existing facts and circumstances, that there is significant exposure to litigation against the City of Irwindale. The facts and circumstances are those that might result in litigation against the City but which the City Council believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
Number of Cases: 3
ACTION: Two matters were discussed, updates were provided, guidance was given, no reportable action was taken
6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
6:02 p.m.
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
See above
8. ADJOURNMENT
6:03 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
9. CALL TO ORDER
6:03 p.m.
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
None
14. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
September 24, 2025
15. REPORT FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 16202-16214 Arrow Highway and 16216-16300 Arrow Highway Agency Negotiator - Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Lee Arce, LLC
Under Negotiation: Acquisition of Property
ACTION: Councilmember Breceda did not participate; direction was given, no reportable action was taken
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)] Number of Cases: One
ACTION: Update was provided by staff, no direction was given, no action was taken
16. COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
None
17. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz reported on his attendance to a Gold Line Extension event; Counclmember Ambriz reported on his attendance at the San Gabriel Valley GOG meeting
18. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
A. Introduction of Aquatics Assistant Mariana Quiñones
ACTION: Introduction was made
19. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
A. 2025 San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) President's Introduction ACTION: Presentation was made
20. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz; and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar. Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia recused themselves on Item 20C (Acceptance of the Irwindale Recreation Center HVAC Replacement Project, P-1071).
September 24, 2025
A. Minutes of the Meetings Held May 14 and May 28, 2025 Department: City Clerk
ACTION: Approved
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
ACTION: Approved
C. Acceptance of the Irwindale Recreation Center HVAC Replacement Project (P-1071) Department: Engineering
ACTION: That the City Council (1) ratified changes to the original scope of work and accepted the improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the construction improvements of the Irwindale Recreation Center HVAC Replacement Project (2) approved the final construction project amount of $150,649.70 under the construction contract with AC Pros, Inc (3) authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and (4) authorized the Finance Director to release the 5% retention amount for the construction project.
D. Request to Appropriate Funds, Waive Formal Bidding and Approve Software Agreement with Tyler Technologies and Motorola Solutions for Software and Hardware System ended for Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP)
Department: Police
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-94-3682 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080 (C), APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
AND MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TRIP)."
E. Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Federal Grant Funds in the amount of $90,000 for Traffic Safety Education and Impaired driving enforcement Department: Police
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-93-3681 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 2025-2026 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, AND
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000 FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)”.
21. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Autumn Quinones, resident – congratulated her mother, Mariana, on her promotion to Aquatics Assistant.
September 24, 2025
22. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-67-3655 Appointing a Voting Delegate for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference – Annual Business Meeting
Department: Administration
ACTION: By roll call vote, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-67-3655, appointing Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz as the voting delegate and Councilmember Albert F.
Ambriz as the alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Irwindale at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California.
B. Urgency Ordinance No. 813 - Billboards
Department: Community Development
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and carried unanimously to direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading of the ordinance, and adopt the ordinance as an urgency measure by a roll call vote with a minimum 4/5 vote Urgency Ordinance No. 813, entitled “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20 (“BILLBOARDS”) OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NEW AND CONVERTED DIGITAL DISPLAYS OF
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES AFFECTING PROPERTIES CITYWIDE AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)”.
C. Recreational Vehicle Parking on Residential Property Department: Administration
ACTION: Discussion was held regarding the subject matter. City Attorney Guerra clarified that the City Council had already reviewed the policy aspect and no needed to weigh in regarding the direction given to staff by the Planning Commission to conduct a windshield survey and two mailings, which would involve a use of City resources.
Fred Barbosa, resident posed questions to the Council regarding the parking of recreational vehicles on private property. City Attorney Guerra advised that those matters could not be discussed as they were not on the agenda for this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz and Councilmember Ambriz expressed their opinions that the surveys were unnecessary. Mayor Burrola thanked the Planning Commission for their efforts in this mater and noted that their recommendations would be brought forward to the Council for final consideration.
September 24, 2025
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and carried 3-2 with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia dissenting, to direct the Planning Commission to review the proposed ordinance and have it be brought forward for City Council consideration, and to not proceed with any surveys.
23. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
24. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Report was given
25. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None
26. ADJOURN
6:59 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
6:59 p.m.
27. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None
28. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz; and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar.
A. Minutes of the Meetings Held May 14 and May 28, 2025 Department: City Clerk
ACTION: Approved
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
ACTION: Approved
29. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
None
30. NEW BUSINESS
None
September 24, 2025
31. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
32. ADJOURN
7:00 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:01 p.m.
33. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None
34. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Authority Member Breceda; seconded by Vice Chair Ortiz; and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar.
A. Minutes of the Meetings Held May 14 and May 28, 2025 Department: City Clerk
ACTION: Approved
35. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
None
36. NEW BUSINESS
None
37. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
38. ADJOURN
7:01 p.m.
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EXHIBIT “C”
RESOLUTION NO. 868(25)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 810, AMENDING SECTION 17.13.120 (“PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEN FOOT (10’) SETBACK FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(i) The City of Irwindale, a Charter City, 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706, acting as the Applicant, has initiated the request for a Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA No. 06-2025) to amend Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Irwindale Municipal Code and update regulations and development standards for the benefit of the community; and (ii) Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code (“Zoning”), otherwise known as the Zoning Code, regulates land use and development within the City of Irwindale (“City”) to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and (iii) The City of Irwindale has the authority to establish adequate policies and standards in the zoning code for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots in order to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life for the general public, to ensure compatible land uses in the residential areas affected by the parking of recreational vehicles. (iv) On May 9, 2025 the City Council approved the new zoning code for the City of Irwindale. The new zoning code included the following section for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots, Irwindale Municipal Code (IMC) Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location as follows.
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before the adoption of this Chapter, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way or property line, whichever is farther.
Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after the adoption of this Chapter, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
(v) On July 9, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the updated draft Recreational Vehicle Ordinance directed staff to provide illustrations for
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recreational vehicle parking setbacks on private property based on IMC
17.13.120 (C) (1). The illustrations were to show setbacks of five feet (5’), ten feet (10’) and twenty feet (20’). This information was asked to be brought back to the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting for review and recommendations.
(vi) On July 23, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the requested setback illustrations directed staff to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location, to require the minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to be ten feet (10’) from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther and to take this amendment to the Planning Commission to begin the approval process.
(vii) On September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission after reviewing proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location voted to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to 1) Conduct a windshield survey to identify properties with recreational vehicles, and 2) mail a citywide notice to advise the community of the Planning Commission Public Hearing on this matter.
(viii) On September 24, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s request and directed staff to bring proposed Ordinance No. 810 back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to the City Council and to not proceed with a windshield survey or citywide notice. (ix) The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025, at which time, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing, took testimony on the Application, received input from staff, heard public testimony, discussed the Proposed Project, and closed the public hearing.
(x) On October 9, 2025, a notice of public hearing describing the proposed ordinance was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with the California Government Code. (xi) A notice of public hearing describing the proposed ordinance was posted at Irwindale City Hall, Irwindale Library, the Community Development Department, and the local Post Office.
(xii) Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the Project has been determined to qualify for a General Rule exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
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that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, by itself, will have a significant effect on the environment.
(xiii) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Planning Commission during the public hearing conducted with regard to the Application, including written staff reports and verbal testimony, this Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment amends Section 17.13.120, “Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C.
Recreational Vehicles 1. Location” to read as follows:
17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots, shall be parked at least ten feet from the property line.
b. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is internally consistent with the City’s General Plan Land Use Designations and the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update as set forth in Ordinance No. 772.
c. The proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The purpose of the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is to establish a required minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life for the general public within the City.
3. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council determine that the Project qualifies for a General Rule exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Zone Ordinance Amendment, by itself, will have a significant effect on the environment.
4. Based upon the substantial evidence and conclusions set forth herein above, this Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance
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No. 810 (attached as Exhibit A), which is deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and are reasonable and proper in accordance with the intent and purposes of Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council and to the Applicant.
The Secretary shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 29th day of October 2025.
Maricela Frymark, Chair
City of Irwindale Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Secretary
CITY OF IRWINDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I, Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Community Development Director of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale held on the 29th day of October 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Marilyn Simpson, AICP, Secretary
Exhibit to Resolution No. 868(25):
B: Ordinance No. 810
Ordinance No. 810
EXHIBIT “D”
ORDINANCE NO. 810
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 17.13.120 (“PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEN FOOT (10’) SETBACK FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
WHEREAS, a city has the power to make and enforce regulations designed to promote the public convenience or the general prosperity, as well as regulations designed to promote the public health, the public morals, and the public safety; and WHEREAS, in executing that power, a City Council may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code (“Zoning”), otherwise known as the Zoning Code, regulates land use and development within the City of Irwindale (“City”) to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2025 the City Council approved the new zoning code for the City of Irwindale. The new zoning code included a section for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots within the City of Irwindale, Irwindale Municipal Code (IMC) Section 17.13.120 Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) Location; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the updated draft Receational Vehicle Ordinance directed staff to provide illustrations for recreational vehicle parking setbacks on residential property based on IMC 17.13.120 (C) (1). The illustrations showed setbacks of five feet (5’), ten feet (10’) and twenty feet (20’). This information was asked to be brought back to the July 23, 2025 City Council meeting to review and give recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2025, the City Council after reviewing the requested setback illustrations directed staff to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1), to require the minimum setback for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential lots to be ten feet (10’) from the property line and to take this amendment to the Planning Commission to begin the approval process; and
Ordinance No. 810
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2025, the Planning Commission after reviewing proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 06-2025 - Ordinance No. 810 to amend IMC Section 17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location voted to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain and directed staff to 1) Conduct a windshield survey to identify properties with recreational vehicles, and 2) mail a citywide notice to advise the community of the Planning Commission Public Hearing on this matter; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission’s request to staff and directed staff to bring proposed Ordinance No. 810 back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to City Council for its consideration, and to not proceed with a windshield survey or send a citywide notice; and WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, regarding the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Ordinance, including without limitation, information to the Planning Commission by City staff; and WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025 adopted Resolution No. 868(25), recommending that the City Council approve proposed Ordinance No. 810, amending Section 17.13.120 of Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code [with/without recommendations]; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend the Section 17.13.120 in order to further protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance is consistent with and will implement the City’s vision, goals, and policies of the Irwindale 2020 General Plan; and WHEREAS, on Month Date, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, as required by law, on the proposed Ordinance to receive testimony and other evidence regarding amending Section 17.13.120 of Title 17 (Zoning), including without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will have no significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Section 17.13.120 “Parking and Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles, C. Recreational Vehicles 1. Location” is hereby amended, and shall read as follows:
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17.13.120 (C) Recreational Vehicles (1) – Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots, shall be parked at least ten feet from the property line.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the Chief Deputy City Clerk to execute this Ordinance on behalf of the City of Irwindale forthwith upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and/or posted at the designated locations in the City of Irwindale.
SECTION 5. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the City of Irwindale environmental guidelines, the City, as the Lead Agency, has analyzed the project and has determined that the Project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), which states that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is NOT subject to CEQA. In this case, the ordinance has no potential to result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The Ordinance does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within the City’s boundaries. City staff is directed to prepare and file a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental and Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with this project.
SECTION 6. Should any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this Ordinance for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentences, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional due to the writs of mandate issued by the Court.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first (31st) day following its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _____day of ____ 2025.
Larry G. Burrola, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ordinance No. 810
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 810 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the Irwindale City Council held on the ______ day of ____ 2025, and was duly approved and adopted on second reading at its regular meeting held on the ________ day of 2025, by the following vote of the Council:
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Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused a copy of Ordinance No. 810, adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale at its regular meeting held on ______, 2025, to be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on ________, 2025.
Dated:
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 9, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 8:48 P.M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Albert F. Ambriz; Vice Chair H. Manuel Ortiz; Chair Larry G. Burrola
Absent: Board Members Mark A. Breceda and Manuel R. Garcia Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Adrian Guerra, General Counsel; Theresa Olivares, Assistant Executive Director; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, and Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES None.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 29A PRESENTATION BY KEYSER MARSTON REGARDING THE PRESENTATION BY PROPOSED FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF THE 10-ACRE SITE
KEYSER MARSTON
REGARDING THE
PROPOSED
FEASIBILITY
ANALYSIS OF THE
10-ACRE SITE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive Director declared a potential conflict of interest with this MIRANDA matter and exited the Council Chambers at 8:49 p.m.
HOUSING Housing Coordinator Lopez provided brief background information on COORDINATOR LOPEZ this item and introduced Keyser Marston Associates consultants Paul Marra and Rena Patel and CityThinkers consultant Diego Velasco, who made a PowerPoint presentation.
VICE CHAIR ORTIZ Vice Chair Ortiz asked whether the site could host a mix of units, including single family residences and townhomes, to which Mr.
Velasco confirmed that it could, though it would remain to be seen how the mix would affect the development’s financials.
CHAIR BURROLA Chair Burrola expressed an interest in speeding up the analysis and suggested perhaps focusing on the six-acre portion of the site that has been reserved for housing, and asked how many housing units the site could hold, to which Mr. Marra advised that Mr. Velasco would formulate development scenarios and that the process would probably not take the entire 90 days as mentioned in the staff report. He added
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that his firm is prepared to analyze the entire 10-acre site in as many as three phases. He added that the development scenarios would not include scenarios that the City had not previously validated, and as such, he requested Board direction on the types of housing it would like developed.
Chair Burrola reiterated his request for the analysis to be completed sooner than three months, to which Coordinator Lopez stated that the consultants would work with staff to collect necessary information to complete the analysis.
BOARD MEMBER Board Member Ambriz requested that the analysis be fast-tracked.
AMBRIZ
ROBERT MORAGO Robert Morago stated his belief that the Board had previously requested that only single-family houses be built at the site and that other sites be used for townhouses, to which Coordinator Lopez stated that the Board has not made a final decision yet.
SUZANNE GOMEZ Suzanne Gomez stated that it has been mentioned over several community meetings that the site should host single family houses and requested that the Board direct that only these types of housing units be built at the subject site.
FRED BARBOSA Fred Barbosa asked about the portion of the ten-acre site that would be unsuitable for housing due to the area being incorrectly compacted, to which Coordinator Lopez stated that this is the type of information that the consultant would request from staff, and indicated that he would follow up with Engineering to determine whether any area of the site is improperly compacted.
CHAIR BURROLA Chair Burrola suggested placing an item on the next agenda to discuss and determine the type of housing that should be developed as well as their costs, to which Mr. Marra stated that his firm would work with the Board and staff to determine the range of housing products that should be considered. He added that they are also conducting market research to determine the project value and cost and acknowledged that housing element and RHNA obligations must also be considered.
However, Mr. Marra also noted that an executed contract with his firm has not yet been received and would be needed before work could proceed. Regarding Chair Burrola’s request to determine housing types at the next meeting, Mr. Marra advised that it may be more beneficial for some groundwork to be completed first, such as market data gathering and site reconnaissance, and recommended that the requested meeting be held at least 30 days after contract execution.
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ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE Assistant Executive Director Olivares noted that the meeting that DIRECTOR OLIVARES Chair Burrola is requesting it could serve to determine the types of units to be evaluated, the results of which would be forwarded to the consultant for their analysis.
BOARD MEMBER Responding to a comment from Board Member Ambriz, Coordinator AMBRIZ Lopez stated that a contract was approved at the last meeting and has been forwarded to Keyser Marston for execution.
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE Assistant Executive Director Olivares requested Board direction, to DIRECTOR OLIVARES which Board Member Ambriz suggested letting the consultants being their research and stated that the Board could decide on housing types later.
CHAIR BURROLA In response to a question by Chair Burrola, Mr. Marra advised that the consultants could begin their research while the Board decides on policy direction.
GENERAL COUNSEL General Counsel Guerra stated that the information that Keyser GUERRA Marston would provide will help the Board make a more informed decision.
MOTION A motion was made by Chair Burrola, seconded by Vice Chair Ortiz, to receive and file the report. The motion was unanimously approved; Board Members Breceda and Garcia absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR No items for approval, no action necessary.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary