Irwindale City Council
February 11, 2026

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
February 11, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING – 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irwindale City Council

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SPECIAL MEETING

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

4. NEW BUSINESS
A. "Civility & Decorum" Training Session presented by Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore (Verbal Report) Department: Administration
Recommendation: Receive and file.

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

6. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 16166 Arrow Highway (APN 8417-029-059)
Agency Negotiator - Fernando Lopez, Housing Coordinator Negotiating Parties: Ramiro Torres Trust/Torres Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
*Housing Authority Item
Property: Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908)
Agency negotiators: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager and Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official
Negotiating Parties: United Rock Products Corp.

Under negotiation: Sublease Price and Terms
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV01394 Court of Appeal (Second Appellate District) Case Numbers: B337162, B339591

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C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation [Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)] Number of Cases: One

7. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

9. ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING

10. CALL TO ORDER

11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Motley and Maximus Gonzalez

12. INVOCATION

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

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

15. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

16. COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS

17. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

18. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
A. Introduction of Administration Office Specialist Nefthaly Molina B. Introduction of Public Services Office Specialist Eliana Arastu

19. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
A. Administration of Oath of Office to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Eva Michel B. Recognition of Irwindale Citizen of the Year Linda Marez

20. CONSENT CALENDAR

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A. Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings Held November 12 and November 24, 2025 Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve
C. Claim Rejection - Ricci Rodriguez vs. City of Irwindale Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: (1) Reject the claim of Ricci Rodriguez vs. City of Irwindale; and (2) Direct staff to send a letter of rejection.

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

E. Adopt a Revised Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures Department: Public Services
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09-3720, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADOPTING THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER" reading by title only, with further reading waved.

21. 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

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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
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

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

A. Arrow Highway Center Median Island Project (Verbal Update) Department: Engineering
Recommendation: Receive and file the verbal update.

B. Update on Morada Street Intersection (Verbal)
Department: Engineering
Recommendation: Receive and file the update.

C. Building Plan Check Fee Waiver Request by Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church Department: Administration
Recommendation: That the Irwindale City Council discuss the options presented and provide direction to staff regarding the Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church's Building Plan Check Fee Waiver Request:

OPTION 1. Deny Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church building plan check fee waiver request; or
OPTION 2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-11-3722 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY APPROVING

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A FEE WAIVER TO SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEES OF $15,925.82", or
OPTION 3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

D. Waive Formal Bidding Requirements, Appropriate Funds, and Approve Agreement with HdL Companies (HdL) for Business License Tax Ordinance/Fee Study Department: Administration
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-12-3723 entitled: "A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO IRIWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(D), APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COMPANIES TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE / FEE STUDY", waiving further reading. Subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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

A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 817 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.05 – EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (2026

EDITION) WITH IRWINDALE AMENDMENTS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE (2026 EDITION), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2026

EDITION), AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO REPEALING ALL OTHER

ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2 ET SEQ."
Department: Engineering
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Introduce Ordinance No. 817 amending Title 15 of Irwindale Municipal Code by adding Chapter 15.05 – Existing Building Code and adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building standards and Existing Building, Codes with County and City Amendments, and schedule a public hearing on February 25, 2026; and 2) Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading and introduce the ordinance on a roll call vote.

24. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

25. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL

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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.

26. ADJOURN

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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

28. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Meeting Held November 12, 2025
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve

29. 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.

30. ADJOURN

HOUSING AUTHORITY

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

32. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Meeting Held November 12, 2025
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Approval of Housing Authority Owned 10-Acre Site for the City of Irwindale's Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display Spectacular Event
Department: Public Services

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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. HA 2026-01-150, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IRWINDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE USE OF THE 10-ACRE SITE ON ALLEN DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 8417-34-912, FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE’S JULY 4, 2026 FIREWORKS DISPLAY SPECTACULAR EVENT” by title only, with further reading waved.

33. 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.

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

A. Presentation on the former Dominguez Site - COG Feasibility Study Department: Administration
Recommendation: Receive and file report on Feasibility Analysis of 16154 – 16158 Arrow Highway, Irwindale CA.

B. Update on the Allen Drive 10-Acre Site
Department: Administration
Recommendation: Receive and file the report provided by Keyser Marston regarding the Feasibility Analysis pertaining to the development of housing at the 10-acre site - 5100 Allen Drive, Irwindale, CA.

35. ADJOURN

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council, Irwindale Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority, to be held on February 11, 2026, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 12, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 4:48 P.M.

The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL and HOUSING AUTHORITY met in a special joint meeting at the above time and place.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.

RECESS TO

CLOSED SESSION
At 4:52 p.m., the City Council/Housing Authority met in Closed Session to discuss the following:

ITEM NO. 5A
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 16166 Arrow Highway (APN 8417-029-059)
Agency Negotiator: Fernando Lopez, Housing Coordinator
Negotiating Parties: Ramiro Torres / Torres Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
*Housing Authority item
ACTION: Information was provided to the Board, direction provided; no reportable action (Board Member Breceda did not participate due to a conflict of interest).

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
ACTION: Information was provided to the Council, no direction provided nor action taken (Councilmember Breceda did not participate due to a conflict of interest).

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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: Update provided to the City Council; direction provided; no reportable action (Councilmember Breceda did not participate due to a conflict of interest).

ITEM NO. 5B
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Rudy Campos v. City of Irwindale, Irwindale Police Department Case Number: 25STCV29469
ACTION: Update provided to the Council, no direction provided nor action taken.

ITEM NO. 5C
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: Performance evaluation was initiated, but due to time constraints, was pushed to the meeting of December 10.

RECONVENE IN

OPEN SESSION
At 6:07 p.m., the City Council/Housing Authority reconvened in Open Session.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 12, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:09 P.M.

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

ROLL CALL:

Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / City Treasurer; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.

AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Miranda requested that Item Nos. 17L and 17N be revised to authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the agreements rather than the City Manager.

COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
None.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz noted that Irwindale was spotlighted in the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the best places to live, work, and play, and thanked Assistant to the City Manager Espino for her role in the article’s creation.

Councilmember Breceda concurred with Councilmember Ortiz and thanked Assistant to the City Manager Espino as well as all city staff.

Councilmember Ambriz agreed and stated that she should be recognized.

Councilmember Burrola thanked her for welcoming businesses to Irwindale.

Councilmember Garcia stated that Irwindale staff is second to none.

CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was approved; Councilmember Ambriz opposed to Item Nos. 17E and 17G, and Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining on Item Nos. 17L and 17N.

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ITEM NO. 17A
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS HELD JULY 9, 2025 The minutes of the special and regular meetings held July 9, 2025, were approved as presented.

ITEM NO. 17B

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

ITEM NO. 17C
CLAIM REJECTION – DEBRA ALCANTAR V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Debra Alcantar v. City of Irwindale was rejected, and staff was directed to send a standard letter of rejection.

ITEM NO. 17D
CLAIM REJECTION AND RETURN – DARLENE ACERO
1) The claim losses which have arisen since march 1, 2025, were rejected, 2) the claim losses which have arisen between September 29, 2024 and February 28, 2025, were deemed to be eligible for consideration of an application for late consideration, and 3) all other claim losses which have arisen prior to September 29, 2024, were returned.

ITEM NO. 17E
CLAIM REJECTION AND RETURN – DENA ZEPEDA
1) The claim losses which have arisen since April 13, 2025, were rejected, 2) the claim losses which have arisen between October 13, 2024, and April 13, 2025, were deemed to be eligible for consideration of an application for late consideration, and 3) all other claim losses which have arisen prior to October 13, 2024, were returned; Councilmember Ambriz opposed.

ITEM NO. 17F
CLAIM REJECTION – RICHARD SALAZAR V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Richard Salazar v. City of Irwindale was rejected, and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.

ITEM NO. 17G
CLAIM REJECTION AND RETURN – CARMEN M. ROMAN
1) The claim losses which have arisen since April 21, 2025, were rejected, 2) the claim losses which have arisen between October 21, 2024, and April 21, 2025, were deemed to be eligible for consideration of an application for late consideration, and 3) all other claim losses which have arisen prior to October 21, 2024, were returned; Councilmember Ambriz opposed.

ITEM NO. 17H
CONSIDERATION OF A 2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN

OWNER COUNTIES AND GOVERNMENT PARTICIPANTS FOR THE USE OF THE SECURE GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT (G2G) PORTAL

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1) The 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (2025 MOU) between Owner Counties and Government Participants for the Use of the SECURE Government to Government (G2G) Portal for a term of five years (2025-2030) was approved and the 2020 MOU pertaining to the same was rescinded; 2) the City Manager was authorized to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney, and 3) the Chief Deputy City Clerk was directed to transmit the 2025 MOU to Orange County as the lead agency, upon approval.

ITEM NO. 17I

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTEND TERM City Attorney Guerra noted that the proposed amendment, if approved, would only extend the term of City Manager Miranda’s employment to August 16, 2026, and does not affect any of his compensation or benefits; no other terms in the agreement are being considered.

Resolution No. 2025-103-3691, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE

THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND JULIAN A. MIRANDA,” was adopted, with the Third Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement subject to the City Attorney’s approval as to form.

ITEM NO. 17J

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

EXPENDITURES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Susan Woolley, Esq. Personnel investigative services expenditures up to $115,000.

ITEM NO. 17K

APPROVAL OF A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (IPOA)
Resolution No. 2025-102-3690, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A SIDE

LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION,” was adopted.

ITEM NO. 17L
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO IRELAND SOUND SYSTEMS, INC.

FOR AN AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM FOR THE IRWINDALE AQUATICS FACILITY THORUGH A

COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROCESS
Resolution No. 2025-104-3692, 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(E), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH IRELAND SOUND SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A

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FACILITY-WIDE AUDIO SYSTEM, VIDEO PROJECTOR, AND ROLL-DOWN SCREEN FOR THE IRWINDALE AQUATICS,” was adopted; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.

ITEM NO. 17M

ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Resolution No. 2025-106-3694, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWIDNALE ADOPTING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY,” was adopted.

ITEM NO. 17N
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ELECTRIC VEHICLE DIRECT CURRENT FAST

DUAL PORTS CHARGERS FOR THE IRWINDALE CIVIC CENTER PARKING AREA AND RELATED BUDGET OF $150,000 FOR THE PURCHASE
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Blink Charging for the purchase of two (2) EV Direct Current Fast Dual Ports Chargers, and Resolution No. 2025-105-3693, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT BY APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ELECTRIC VEHICLE DIRECT CURRENT FAST DUAL PORTS CHARGERS FOR THE IRWINDALE CIVIC CENTER PARKING AREA,” was adopted; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.

ITEM NO. 17O

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND

INSPECTION SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Dudek, FCG Consultants, and Coory Engineering for On-Call As-Needed Construction Management and Inspection services in the amount of $200,000 per contract, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
An anonymous individual stated that new zoning would not allow residents to park their vehicles on their lawns during street sweeping to avoid being ticketed by the Police, nor for any other reason, and requested that the Council allow exceptions to the rule.

Pat Gonzales noted that Parks & Recreation Commissioners serve in an advisory capacity and expressed her surprise that a Commissioner complained that $2 hot dogs sold at City fundraisers are too expensive and is now requesting to audit Recreation program budgets. She stated that the Commissioners are not authorized for this type of review.

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A letter submitted by Megan Zepeda was read into the record wherein she complained that City staff did not reiterate to residents the polling location information they received in their sample ballots.

Linda Marez noted that Los Angeles County mailed out sample ballots indicating where residents may cast their votes.

NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 19A
ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE’S VOTE FOR WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY

BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTING CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS Assistant to the City Manager Espino presented the report.

A motion was made by Mayor Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to direct staff to prepare a resolution to nominate Robert Gonzales as the Water Quality Authority Board Member representing cities with prescriptive pumping rights. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 19B
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 816 – CONCURRENT COMMISSION SERVICE Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto presented the staff report.

Ordinance No. 816, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING SECTION 2.30.065 TO THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO

INCLUDE A SINGLE SERVICE POLICY RELATED TO COMMISSION SERVICE AND APPOINTMENTS,” was introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, and unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 19C
CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY – PAST AND PRESENT NAMES OF IRWINDALE

RESIDENTS
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz suggested mailing the information to all residents so that those whose names were not included in the Gold Line naming event could be included here.

Responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Assistant City Manager Olivares suggested that the Council move forward with including names from both the current Resident ID database and the names included at the Gold Line station, which would provide an opportunity for participation from individuals whose names are not currently on the list, possibly since they may be new. She added that individuals that would like to confirm that their names are already on the list may scan the QR code that will be provided in the mailer so that they could check, or they could visit City Hall.

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Councilmember Ambriz requested implementing staff’s recommendation to post names utilizing the combined list and sending a survey to all residents so that additional names could be included.

Councilmember Breceda suggested including the flyer along with the survey.

Mayor Burrola asked whether a rendering of the project would be presented to the Council and asked where the names could be found, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that it would be located at the wall at the back end of the historical room and the door entry to the janitor’s closet.

Responding to a request from Mayor Burrola, Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that a committee would convene to discuss ideas on how to honor the City’s Founding Mothers at the Library. Additional information will be provided to the Council once available.

Linda Marez stated that she had not heard about the committee honoring the Founding Mothers, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that information had been mailed to residents about this matter as well as the Library project, and noted that the project would not honor specific individuals, but is intended to represent all mothers and those that filled motherly roles in the community.

An anonymous individual stated that an Irwindale employee suggested to her that her mother’s photo be placed at the new Library since she was formerly a City Librarian, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the Library would contain a historical room and that staff would develop a policy regarding which material should be submitted.

A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to utilize the combined list of resident names, send out a survey for additional names, and have those names posted at the Library. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 19D

VERBAL UPDATE ON THE IRWINDALE LIBRARY PROJECT
Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda declared potential conflicts of interest and exited the Council Chambers at 6:48 p.m.

Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the update.

Councilmember Ambriz, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, and Mayor Burrola thanked staff for their great work on ensuring the success of the project.

Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda returned to the Council Chambers at 7:04 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 20A

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S UPDATED MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY MANDATED BY AB 481

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City Manager Miranda suggested that Mayor Burrola open the public hearing to accept comments and continue the matter to the regular Council meeting of December 10, 2025.

At 7:05 p.m., Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing for comments.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 20B
RV RESDIENTIAL SETBACK ORDINANCE NO. 810
Director Simpson introduced Associate Planner Jeff Tyler, who presented the report.

Councilmember Garcia asked whether the ordinance includes side-yard setbacks or whether they only apply to the front setbacks, to which Director Simpson advised that it only applies to front yard setbacks.

City Attorney Guerra confirmed that it refers only to the front yard setback.

Responding to a concern from Councilmember Garcia, Director Simpson indicated that staff would agree to clarify language in the ordinance to indicate that the setback requirement applies to front yard setbacks and not side yard.

Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m.

There being no speakers, Mayor Burrola closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.

Councilmember Breceda noted that the recent Housing Authority’s housing developments do not have sufficient space to meet the front yard setback requirements of this proposed ordinance, which would create a hardship for the owners.

Mayor Burrola suggested that a 5-foot setback measurement for recreational trailers, but not motor homes, begin at the hitch of the trailer.

Councilmember Ambriz spoke on the need to clearly define what constitutes a recreational vehicle and disagreed with Mayor Burrola’s suggestion.

Mayor Burrola requested that staff prepare a report to include definitions and measurement standards.

As requested by Councilmember Ambriz, Associate Planner Tyler read the definition of “recreational vehicle” from a recent ordinance that the Council has adopted. Councilmember Ambriz suggested adding the same language to this proposed ordinance.

Director Simpson suggested returning to the Council with visual representations of recreational vehicles and advised that staff would work with the City Attorney’s Office to clarify the language of the proposed ordinance.

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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to continue this matter to the Council meeting of December 10. The motion was unanimously approved.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) The Irwindale Community Foundation will host a drive up Annual Holiday Gift Card giveaway for valid residents on November 15.
2) The City Clerks’ office is accepting applications for vacancies on the City’s three commissions. The deadline to apply is December 1.
3) The Council meeting for November 26 has been canceled, though a special meeting will be held November 24.
4) The Community Development Department will host a “Pizza with a Planner” event on December 9.
5) Interested individuals may purchase tickets from the Irwindale Police Department’s 10- year anniversary fundraiser honoring the Pink Patch Project. 6) Due to inclement weather, all Cancer Walks that had been scheduled for November 16 have been cancelled.
7) He also provided details regarding upcoming Senior Center events.

REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE MONDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 4:30 P.M.

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

ROLL CALL:

Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.

CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.

ITEM NO. 6A
BRITEWORKS, INC. CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Resolution No. 2025-113-3701, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES

AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF IRWINDALE FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $13,000 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES,” was adopted, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Janitorial Services for the City of Irwindale Facilities with BriteWorks, Inc.

ITEM NO. 6B
CLAIM REJECTION – MARILYNN CESENA V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Marilynn Cesena vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.

ITEM NO. 6C
SEP 08-2025 – OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE KERNESS FEE WAIVER
Resolution No. 2025-110-3698, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEE WAIVER FOR THE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH KERMESS ON DECEMBER 6-7, 2025,” was adopted.

SPONTANEOUS

COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 8A
REQUEST TO APPROVE A 400-MEGAWATT (MW) BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) ON 15.94 ACRES LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE OAK LANE IN THE IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN (IGSP). THE REQUEST ALSO INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1,200 SQUARE-FOOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING, ON-SITE COLLECTOR SUBSTATION, OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL TIE-LINE, AND A 130’-0” POINT OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (POCO) POLE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE OAK LANE
Responding to a comment by City Manager Miranda, City Attorney Guerra recommended that this public hearing be opened and continued to the meeting of December 3, 2025, to clarify language.

Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing at 4:37 p.m.

A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, to continue this public hearing to the Council meeting of December 3, 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.

RECESS TO

CLOSED SESSION
At 4:39 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following:

ITEM NO. 9A
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908)
Agency Negotiators: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager, and Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official
Negotiating Parties: United Rock Products Corp.

Under Negotiation: Sublease Price and Terms
ACTION: Update provided by staff, direction given to staff; no reportable action ITEM NO. 9B
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: Information provided by the City Manager, discussion held and feedback provided; no reportable action

RECONVENE IN

OPEN SESSION
At 5:35 p.m., the City Council/Housing Authority reconvened in Open Session.

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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

January 2026
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WFB - 92 CJPIA Excess Pool 1/15/2026 11,453.94
ACH US Bank 1/12/2026 30,793.64
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107426 PUSEYS Sandra Pusey 01/22/2026 300.00
107423 PHASEII PARS 01/22/2026 1,750.00
107424 LEGAL03 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. 01/22/2026 110.65 107421 OFFICE03 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 01/22/2026 448.01 107422 OPTUM01 OptumRx, Inc. 01/22/2026 50,417.41
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107413 LACOUN02 County of Los Angeles 01/22/2026 296.00 107414 LACOUN02 County of Los Angeles 01/22/2026 108.00 107411 COSTCO01 Costco Membership 01/22/2026 130.00
107412 LACOUN02 County of Los Angeles 01/22/2026 13.00
107409 COOFLA01 CO of LA-Registrar-Recorder 01/22/2026 75.00 107410 CONCE01 Concentra 01/22/2026 254.00
107407 CINTAS Cintas Corporation #693 01/22/2026 286.36 107408 COOFLA01 CO of LA-Registrar-Recorder 01/22/2026 75.00 107405 CALI12 California Consulting Inc. 01/22/2026 4,900.00 107406 CERTIFIX Certifix Live Scan 01/22/2026 65.00
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107401 MIJACA Bay Alarm Company 01/22/2026 183.00
107402 BENE02 Benefit Coordinator Corporation (BCC) 01/22/2026 3,374.85 107399 AZUSAP01 Azusa Plumbing Supply 01/22/2026 197.54 107400 B&BTIR B & B Tires Service 01/22/2026 563.70
107397 AZUSALW Azusa Light & Water 01/22/2026 96.80
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107478 GASCOM SoCalGas 01/29/2026 488.51
107475 GASCOM SoCalGas 01/29/2026 132.82
107476 GASCOM SoCalGas 01/29/2026 1,255.60
107473 SCFUELS SC Fuels 01/29/2026 6,342.26
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107509 WALT01 Walters Wholesale Electric Co. 02/11/2026 590.04 107510 WEATH01 Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. 02/11/2026 4,303.61 107507 SUNBEL02 Sunbelt Rentals 02/11/2026 285.66
107508 ULINE01 Uline 02/11/2026 1,289.74
107505 SIERRA11 Sierra Monrovia Chevrolet, LLC 02/11/2026 1,821.36 107506 STOTZ01 Stotz Equipment 02/11/2026 4,756.24
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107499 LAWN01 Lawn Mower Corner West Covina 02/11/2026 316.04 107500 LIEBERT Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 02/11/2026 8,376.50 107497 KEYSER Keyser Marston Associates, Inc 02/11/2026 3,815.00 107498 KIDDER01 Kidder Mathews of California Inc 02/11/2026 1,600.00 107495 IMEG01 IMEG Consultants Corp. 02/11/2026 3,040.00 107496 JCB01 JCB Inc 02/11/2026 1,386.91
107493 HASA01 Hasa Inc. 02/11/2026 1,531.83
107494 HDLCOR HdL Coren & Cone 02/11/2026 1,732.50
107491 DUDEK01 Dudek 02/11/2026 1,740.00
107492 FCG01 FCG Consultants Inc. 02/11/2026 20,259.22
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107484 ACCO01 ACCO Engineering Systems 02/11/2026 2,212.60 107482 VALLEY01 Valley County Water District 01/29/2026 13,169.18

Item #20.C.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Claim Rejection - Ricci Rodriguez vs. City of Irwindale City Manager's Recommendation:
(1) Reject the claim of Ricci Rodriguez vs. City of Irwindale; and (2) Direct staff to send a letter of rejection.

Administrative Action:

Submitted by:

Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager
Prepared by:

Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by:

Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Approved by:

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:

On November 21, 2025, the City received a claim for damages from claimant Ricci Rodriguez. Claimant Rodriguez alleges that while making a left turn from Foothill Boulevard to Irwindale Avenue, she detected an impact to the bottom of her vehicle. The impact allegedly struck the gas tank and pushed it into the undercarriage of her vehicle causing damage to the fuel pump.

The claim was reviewed by the City’s claims adjuster, Athens Program Insurance Services, who has

recommended the rejection of the claim. Their recommendation is made on the basis that there was no evidence of active construction at the location and no connection between the roadway condition depicted in the claim and the alleged vehicle damage. Accordingly, staff is recommending that the City Council reject the claim and direct staff to send a standard letter of rejection. Alternatively, the City Council may direct the City Manager to negotiate resolution of the claim.

Fiscal Impact:

None
Attachments:

1. Claim - Rodriguez Ricci

2. Supporting Documents - Rodriguez, Ricci

3. CJP-3055405 Recommendation to Reject

CITY OF IRWINDALE

CLAIM FOR DAMAGES

TO PERSON OR PROPERTY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Claims for death, injury to person or to personal property must be filed not later than 6 months after the occurrence.

2. Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than 1 year after occurrence.

3. Read entire claim before filing.

4. See page 2 for diagram upon which to locate place of accident.

5. This claim for must be signed on page 2 at bottom.

6. Attach separate sheets if necessary to give full details. Sign each sheet.

7. File with City Clerk, 5050 N. Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706 To: City of Irwindale Claimant’s Date of Birth
Name of Claimant Claimant’s Occupation
Home Address of Claimant Home Telephone Number
Business Address of Claimant Business Telephone Number
Name and address to which you desire notices or communications to be sent regarding this claim:

When did DAMAGE or INJURY occur?
Date:____o___________ Time:
________________ If claim is for Equitable
Indemnity, give date claimant served with
complaint: _______________
Names of any City employees involved in INJURY or DAMAGE Where did DAMAGE or INJURY occur? Describe in full detail and locate on diagram on page 2. Where appropriate, give street names, addresses, and measurements from landmarks:

Describe in detail how the DAMAGE or INJURY occurred.

Why do you claim the City of Irwindale is responsible?
What DAMAGE or INJURIES do you claim resulted? Give full extent of injuries or damage claimed.

Clerk’s Official
Filing Stamp
Ricci Rodriguez warehouse forklift operator
10/7/2025 4:30pm
At the intersection of foothill and Irwindale ave. In the middle of the intersection there is rasised asphalt.

While making a left from foothill onto Irwindale ave I felt an impact on the bottom of the vehicle. This impact struct the gas tank which pushed it up into the undercarriage causing damage to the fuel pump. This broke the inlet tube to the fuel pump which caused gas to immediately leak out of the vehicle. Not realizing I continued on to the 210 westbound freeway and smelled gas as i passed Monrovia. Exited the freeway realizing I was leaking gas , I immediately drove to my mechanic in Temple City.

The impact was heard and felt at the intersection of Foothill and Irwindale ave. Went back to the intersection to see the raised asphalt and damage to the street. .

I suffered a broken fuel pump inlet as a result of the impact.

Claimant’s Name:

State the amount which you are claiming as of the date of presentation of this claim. Give basis of computation.

Give estimated amount of future losses due to INJURY or DAMAGE:

Was damage and/or injury investigated by the police? __________ If yes, what City? ______________________________ Were paramedics or ambulance called? __________ If yes, name City or ambulance______________________________ If injured, give name and address of your doctor and the date and time of your first visit:

Doctors and Hospitals:

Doctor ________________________ Address _________________________ Date Hospitalized ________________ Hospital ________________________ Address _________________________ Date Hospitalized ________________ Hospital ________________________ Address _________________________ Date Hospitalized ________________ Witnesses to DAMAGE or INJURY: List all persons and addresses of persons known to have information:

Name ________________________Address________________________________ Phone ______________ Name ________________________Address________________________________ Phone ______________

READ CAREFULLY
For all accident claims, indicate on the diagram street names, including North, East, South, and West. Indicate place of accident with an “X”. Indicate house numbers or distances to street corners.

If a City vehicle was involved, designate with an “A” the location of the City vehicle when you first saw it, and with “B” the location of yourself or your vehicle when you first saw the City vehicle. Indicate location of City vehicle at the time of accident by “A-1” and location of yourself or your vehicle at the time of the accident by “B-1”. Mark the point of impact with an “X”. Note:

If diagram below does not fit the situation, attach a proper diagram signed by claimant.

Signature of Claimant (if other than claimant, indicate relationship) Typed Name Date Note: Claims must be filed with the City Clerk. Presentation of a false claim is a felony (Penal Code Section 72) Indicate
Ricci Rodriguez
Car repairs were $896.07 and a tank of gas valued at $28.00. see attached reciepts. .

No
none
south
Foothill Blvd
irwindale Arco
Rock Quarry
entrance
Ricci Rodriguez 11/18/25

P.O. Box 4005 • Concord, CA 94524 • 866.482.3535 • athensadmin.com February 4, 2026
TO: City of Irwindale
ATTENTION: Laura Nieto, Mary Hull

RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT
RE:

Claimant: Ricci Rodriguez
Our Client: City of Irwindale
Date of Loss: 10-07-2025
Our File Number: CJP-3055405
Please allow this correspondence to acknowledge receipt of the captioned claim. Please take the following action:
❖ CLAIM REJECTION: Send a standard rejection letter to the claimant.

Please include proof of mailing with your rejection notice to the claimant. Please provide us with a copy of the city’s notice of rejection and a copy of the proof of mailing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the assigned adjuster or the undersigned claims specialist.

Janice Bartlett
Claims Examiner II Property & Casualty
Athens Program Insurance Services, LLC
p: 714.912.0242 | f: 1714.464.4465
e: [email protected] | w: www.athensadmin.com
Athens Program Insurance Services CA License No.: 2L60159

Item #20.D.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Approve Contract Extension to the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Show City Manager's Recommendation:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract extension for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Show.

Administrative Action:

Submitted/Prepared by:

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director
Reviewed by:

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

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:

On April 27, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-38-3288, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Irwindale, California, Waiving Formal Bidding Procedures Pursuant to

Irwindale Municipal Code Section 3.44.080(H), Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. to provide a 4th of July Fireworks Display Spectacular Show at the Housing Authority owned 10-acre site on Allen Drive." The contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. was a three-year approved contract agreement with set prices for each year and with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, the cost of which shall not exceed 10% from year 2024 to 2025 and year 2025 to 2026.

Each year, there are two property owner approvals the City is required to obtain to hold the fireworks show on the Housing Authority owned10-acre Site. Last year and this year, staff was unable to obtain approval from the property owner adjacent to the Housing Authority owned 10-acre site. As such, staff was required to reduce the height of the fireworks show and the sizes of the fireworks shells to ensure the adjacent property was not used as a fallout zone. Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. worked with City Staff to provide a longer show with smaller sized fireworks shells. Therefore, staff recommends moving forward with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. as the firework company for this year’s show with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, the cost of which shall not exceed 10% from year 2025 to 2026, and based on their knowledge of the site and requirements necessary to provide this firework show.

On February 11, 2026, the Housing Authority Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-01-150, authorizing and approving the use of the 10-acre Site for the 4th of July Fireworks Display Spectacular Show. The City was unable to receive approval from the adjacent private property owner to allow for encroachment into their property, which requires the City to have a longer fireworks show with smaller sized fireworks shells at this location.

Fiscal Impact:

The 2026 Fireworks show cost is $40,150. The amount is covered annually by a sponsorship from Athens Services. Sufficient funding for this show is available from a donation made from Athens Services.

Attachments:

1. Fireworks Agreement PyroSpectacular- AGREEMENT

Product Synopsis*
Pyrotechnic Proposal for
City of Irwindale
7/4/26
Main Body - Aerial Shells
Description Quantity
 2.5 Sky Concert Selections 200 Shots
 3" Sky Concert Selections 350 Shots
Total of Main Body - Aerial Shells 550
Pyrotechnic Devices
Description Quantity
 Platinum Line Custom Multishot Device 25 Shots
 Diamond Line Custom Multishot Device 290 Shots
 Crackling Palm Curtain 117 Shots 117 Shots
 19mm Red Glitter Comets & Blue Crossettes (104 Shots) 100 Shots  Emerald Line Custom Multishot Device 300 Shots
 Silver Line Custom Multishot Device 344 Shots
 Silver Line Custom Multishot Device 285 Shots
Total of Pyrotechnic Devices 1,461
Grand Finale
Description Quantity
 1.2" Sky Concert Bombardment Shells 200
 2.5" Sky Concert Bombardment Shells 162
 3" Sky Concert Bombardment Shells 170
Total of Grand Finale 532
Grand Total 2,543
*Product Revised for 2026 Program A
Display Date: 7/4/2026 Order # 10175-26-32A

Item #20.E.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Adopt a Revised Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures City Manager's Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09-3720, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

IRWINDALE ADOPTING THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER" reading by title only, with further reading waved.

Administrative Action:

Submitted by:

Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director
Prepared by:

Elena Martinez, Senior Center Manager 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:

The Transportation Services Program Rider's Guidelines for the Irwindale Senior Center were last updated and approved by the Irwindale City Council on May 8, 2019. These updates expanded transportation service hours to include pharmacy trips and medical appointment pickup times.

At the October 27, 2025, Senior Citizen Commission meeting, the Commission raised several questions regarding the current Transportation Services Program Rider's Guidelines and requested that the item be placed on the November 2025 agenda for discussion and potential updates.

At the November 24, 2025, Senior Citizen Commission meeting, the Senior Center Manager presented the written Transportation Services Program Rider's Guidelines along with an overview presentation.

Following discussion, the Commission requested minor updates and general clean-up revisions to the document. The requested changes included:
• Updating vehicle accommodations to include the new ADA-compliant 9-passenger van with wheelchair lift;
• Adding a newly formatted daily transportation schedule; • Adding a 15-mile radius map around the Irwindale Senior Center; • Updating the Irwindale Senior Center hours of operation; and Clarifying and refining language throughout the document.

At the December 16, 2025, Senior Citizen Commission meeting, staff presented the redlined revisions to the document, including renaming it to the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures. The Senior Citizen Commission recommended approval of the updated document to the City Council at that meeting.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. Transportation Program Guidelines - Red Line Final

2. Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Policies & Procedures - RESOLUTION

SENIOR CENTER

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM
Policies and Procedures

Rider’s Guidelines
Transportation services provided by the Irwindale Senior Center are NOT for Medical emergencies. In an emergency, please call 911.

December 2025

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

WHO MAY USE THIS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE?
Eligibility for Transportation Services
The Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program (“Program”) provides curb-to-curb transportation services to Irwindale residents who are fifty (50) years of age and older.

Vehicle Accommodations
The Senior Center has two vans for transportation purposes;: (one) 6- passenger van and (one) 8 9- passenger van with a lift for wheelchair purposeslift. Please Participants requiring the wheelchair accessible van must notify staff when making your transportation arrangement if you are in need of the wheelchair accessible van at the time they schedule their transportation appointment.

Transportation services provided by the Irwindale Senior Center are NOT for medical emergencies. In an emergency, please call 911.

WHAT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO
ME?Available Transportation Services
Our services include The program provides transportation to medical, dental, and vision appointments, as well as local transportation to the bank, post office, pharmacy, and Irwindale City Hall. We also provide transportationTransportation is also available to the Irwindale Senior Center so that you may participate in the classes we offer and/or our lunch program. for participation in classes, activities, and the lunch program.

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Transportation Services Program

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE – New format
Service Day Transportation Hours Destination Restrictions Tue & Thurs
Mon. – Thurs
Fridays
9am- 10am
2:30 pm
1:30pm
Pharmacy Drivers are prohibited from picking up your
prescription(s). You are responsible for retrieving
your prescriptions from the pharmacy.

Mon.- Fri. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
15 Miles radius from the senior center.

Mondays 8:30 am - 10:30 am Local grocery store Located within a 5-mile radius of your home.

Rotated between Superior, Stater Brothers, Smart
and Final, and El Super
2 nd Tues. of
the Month
8:30 am – 10:30 am Shopping trips to
Wal-Mart,
Westfield
Shopping Center,
and Target
Due to space limitations and to minimize the
potential for injuries to our drivers, we ask that
passengers limit their purchases to an amount they
can carry on their own. Shoppers should consider
using a two-wheeled shopping cart for the items
purchased.

Fridays 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Bank and Post
Office
Located within 5-mile radius of your home

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Transportation Services Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Restrictions
Pharmacy
2:30pm
Pharmacy
9am – 10am
2:30pm
Pharmacy
2:30pm
Pharmacy
9am - 10am
2:30pm
Pharmacy
1:00pm
Drivers are prohibited from picking up
prescriptions on behalf of participants.

Individuals are responsible for retrieving
their own prescriptions directly from the
pharmacy.

Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 1:00pm
15 Miles radius from the senior center. See
next page for approximate range.

Local Grocery
Store
8:30am – 10:30am
5 Mile radius of the participant’s home.

Locations are rotated between Superior,
Stater Brothers, Smart and Final, and El
Super.

Shopping Trips:

Wal-Mart, Westfield
Shopping Center,
and Target
8:30am – 10:30am
2 nd Tuesday
of the month
Due to space limitations and to minimize the
potential risk of injury to our drivers,
passengers are asked to limit their
purchases to items they can safely carry on
their own. Participants are encouraged to
use a two-wheeled shopping cart for any
items they buy.

Bank and Post Office
8:30am – 12pm
5 Mile radius from home.

Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30pm – 5:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
*One Hour Before
Closing*
Last return trips home from the Senior
Center will take place an hour and a half
before closing time. On Fridays, the time
may vary depending on scheduled events
at the Center.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

15 Mile Radius from Irwindale Senior Center

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

HOW DO I ARRANGE FOR A RIDE?
Scheduling a Ride
First-time riders must complete the Transportation Services Program Registration Form prior to contacting the Irwindale Senior Center to request transportation.

Riders must call (626) 430-2283, at least 24-hours in advance, to arrange for transportation. The Irwindale Senior Center is open:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:00 am – 7:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 2:30pm
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Ride Requests are taken accepted on a first come, first served basis and medical requests take precedence. receiving priority.

Please consider booking all of your appointments for Participants are encouraged to schedule errandstheir errands, groceriesgrocery trips, shopping, and medical appointments on a monthly basis when possible.

When calling to arrange a ride, please provide: you call for a ride please provide the following:
• Date and time of your appointment
• Name and address of your physician or destination
• Let us know if Whether a companion will be riding with you • Let us know if Whether you require the wheelchair lift

WHAT IF I USE A WHEELCHAIR OR OTHER ASSISTIVE
EQUIPMENT TO AMBULATE?
Accommodation for Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices
The Program offers provides a curb-to-curb service. Riders must meet the van at the curb. To use the Program, you participants should be able to move around independently or with the assistance of a wheelchair, walker, or cane.

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Transportation Services Program

If you use a wheelchair and/or you are unable to stand or walk short distances, we have one 8- passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.

For participants who use a wheelchair or are unable to stand or walk short distances, the Senior center operates a 9- passenger wheelchair lift van.

Both vehicles are equipped with sturdy steps with handrails on each side to help you assist with boarding the vehicle. Drivers can offer a hand or arm for support with boarding and exiting the vehicle, but they cannot physically lift or pick you up carry participants, transfer a seated person to a standing position, or lift a wheelchair while it is occupied, and drivers also cannot walk with participants or push wheelchairs. . Drivers cannot lift or transfer you from a seated to a standing position or lift a wheelchair when you are in it.

Drivers are not allowed to assist you by walking with you or pushing your wheelchair. If you need more help than an arm for support, If additional assistance is required, a personal care attendant, friend, or relative will be needed to assist you on and off of the vehicle, out of your house and to your appointment. Please tell the Senior Center in advance if you plan to have a person accompany you on the bus. must accompany the participants to provide support. Please notify the Senior Center in advance if a companion will be present.

Note: If you are dependent on a participants who rely on a wheelchaira wheelchair, a barrier free path or ramp that is built according to code is needed for you to get in and out of your house safely.

For safety reasons, we drivers cannot transport you if you need immediate medical attention, are sedated or after have been recently discharged from an inpatient stay. This policy is established to ensure that the Irwindale Senior Center is providing the safest method of transportation possible to residents.

IS A PORTABLE OXYGEN TANK ALLOWED IN THE VAN?
Portable Oxygen Tanks
You can take Participants may bring a portable oxygen tank onto the vans.

Just be sure that the tank is:
• Ffunctioning properly
• sSecured at all times during travel

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• Mmanaged by you the participant
• Hholding an adequate supply of oxygen for the trip

SERVICE LIMITATIONS
We The Senior Center strives out to best to ensure that staff is available to accommodate meet your transportation needs;, but on however there may be occasions we may be when staff are unable to accommodate your needs a request. As a result Therefore, we encourage and strongly recommend that you maintain a list of family, friends, and neighbors as back up to our service.

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE SERVICE RUN SMOOTHLY?
Participant Procedures
A signed Transportation Services Registration Form and Waiver must be on file with the Irwindale Senior Center before you ride onriding on the van/bus.

Rides must be requested through the Irwindale Senior Center office staff, in person or by calling (626) 430-2283. Drivers are not allowed to make appointments while in the field.

If you must cancel a ride a cancellation must be made, the Irwindale Senior Center requires as much notice as possible so that we can accommodate other people who need transportation. to accommodate other program participants.

Our vehicles may need to access your driveway. We ask that Please ensure your driveway be passableis (clear of trees, shrubs, etc.)and other obstacles so that we may provide safe and efficient service to youis provided.

PLEASE BE READY FOR PICK UP ½ HALF AN HOUR (30 MINUTES) BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. The driver will wait at the pick-up location for 5 to 10-minutes; it is the rider’s responsibility to be at the designated pick-up location at the pre-arranged time. Drivers cannot leave the vehicle to enter a building to look for you. Failure to be at the curb side pick-up location may result in the driver leaving the location. Please be mindful that the driver has a must adhere to a schedule to adhere to, as

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he/she has other individuals paticipants who need to get to their appointments. are utilizing the program.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Passengers must remain seated until the van/bus is parked.

Due to confined space on the vehicles and in consideration of other passengers, please maintain proper hygiene and refrain from using perfumed products.

The Irwindale Senior Center may refuse transportation to you if you anyone who:
• Engages in violent, seriously disruptive, or illegal conduct, or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
• Are in possession of a weapon.
• Display objectionable conduct (such as, but not limited to, being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or participating in any form of harassing behavior).

SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Program Feedback
If you have a compliment, suggestion, or concern regarding the Ttransportation Sservices Program, please contact the Irwindale Senior Center by calling (626)- 430-2283. We strive to provide excellent service in an efficient and cost effectivecost-effective manner.

RULES OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM
Outlined below are the rules and regulations that govern the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Program and all passengers are expected to observe them.

1. Use of the transportation service is for Irwindale Residents only.

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2. Follow the Irwindale Senior Center Staff instructions at all times.

3. Smoking/tobacco products, illegal drugs, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

4. No animals allowed with the exception of service dogs.

5. Loitering or use of profanity will not be tolerated.

6. Vandalism and defacing of property will not be tolerated. Vandals will be prosecuted.

7. Proper attire and shoes are required when using the service. Please keep in mind that other passengers may be on the vehicle with you.

8. Staff will collect and hold lost and found items for a two-week period.

After that time, items will be donated to a charitable organization.

9. Public display of amorous affection is not permitted and will not be tolerated.

10. With the exception of water, eating and drinking is prohibited.

11. No spitting, chewing tobacco, or gum is permitted in the vehicle.

12.The following activities are not permitted and will result in suspension or expulsion from the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program:

A. Fighting
B. Stealing
C. Property Damage/Vandalism
D. Loitering
E. Disorderly Conduct
F. Horseplay
G. Littering
H. Verbal abuse of staff or transportation users
I. Use of profanity.

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13.We It is recommended that individuals carry appropriate identification in case of any emergency.

14.The City of Irwindale Senior Center reserves the right to add, amend, or delete rules as necessary., which will impact these rules as well.

15. No candles or incense may be burned in the vehicles.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program Registration Form

Draft 03/2018

SENIOR CENTER
(626) 430-2283
Transportation Services Program
Registration Form

RIDER INFORMATION
Name: Resident ID #
Address:

City:

Home Phone# Cell Phone#

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide us with someone to contact in case of an emergency:

1. Name:

Telephone #:

2. Name:

Telephone #:

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Transportation Services Program Registration Form

Draft 03/2018

REQUIRED INFORMATION

1. Do you have a disability? Yes No

2. Can you climb (3) 12 inch steps? Yes No

3. Do you have a companion who travels with you to assist you? Yes No

4. Do you live alone? Yes No

5. Can get into a car unassisted? Yes No
Please check any of the following items that you use or conditions that pertain to you:

6. I am: Hearing Impaired Visually Impaired Weak in the Legs

7. I use a: Walker Cane Portable Oxygen Tank Wheelchair Electric Scooter Electric Wheelchair
NOTE: If you use a wheelchair or scooter, please complete the following:

1. Do you manage the wheelchair independently; or is there an aide or family member that is physically able to assist you?
Yes No

2. If electric scooter or electric wheelchair, please give estimated weight of chair ____ lbs.

SERVICE LIMITATIONS & WAIVER
City of Irwindale staff will use their discretion to ensure that transportation requests can be provided safely. The City of Irwindale may also refuse transportation to you if you engage in violent, seriously disruptive, or illegal conduct, pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, are in possession of a weapon, display objectionable conduct (such as but not limited to being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or participate

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program Registration Form

Draft 03/2018
in any form of harassing behavior) or when the schedule is full. The City of Irwindale cannot assume responsibility for being a resident’s sole source of transportation. We advise all passengers to maintain family, friends, and neighbors as back up to the City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services. In order to have transportation available to all older residents, we may limit the number of rides scheduled per month per person if the demand for rides exceeds the Senior Center’s resources. Please read the description of the City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program and the following waiver and then sign and date below. Return this form to Irwindale Senior Center.

The undersigned hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irwindale and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all loss, liability charges and expenses (including attorney’s fees) and cost which may arise by reason of participation in any program. (The City does not provide accident, medical, liability, worker’s compensation insurance or any other insurance for program participants). I hereby consent to emergency treatment as a result of accident or injury. I further agree to pay any and all costs incurred as a result of said treatment. I agree to carefully inspect and satisfy for myself that the facilities provided are reasonably safe for their intended use. Once having conducted the inspection, I hereby expressly assume the risk of participating at the premises. I understand the City retains the right to use photos taken during activities for publicity purposes.

I acknowledge that I will be solely responsible for the furnishing of necessary safeguards and appropriate equipment for protection against injury.

I have read this document and the document entitled City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program and understand and agree to the terms and conditions contained in both documents.

Signature__________________________ Date___________________

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program
RESOLUTION 2026-09-3720
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09-3720

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE

ADOPTING THE IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Rider Guidelines (“Guidelines”) were developed as a draft internal document by City Staff in 2018; and
WHEREAS, at the March 27, 2019 City Council meeting, City Council provided direction regarding the Draft Guidelines, including transportation hours for pharmacy trips and extending pick up time for medical appointments; and WHEREAS, the Guidelines were presented to the City Council for review and discussion at the May 8, 2019 City Council meeting, at which time the following revisions were made: Pharmacy pick-up hours were added on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 10am and medical appointment pickup times were extended with the latest pickup at 2:45pm.

WHEREAS, City Council approved the Guidelines at the May 8, 2019 meeting with revisions described above; and
WHEREAS, at the October 27, 2025 Senior Citizen Commission meeting, the Commission raised several questions regarding the existing Guidelines and requested the item be placed on the November 2025 agenda for discussion and potential updates; and
WHEREAS, at the November 24, 2025 Senior Citizen Commission meeting, the Senior Center Manager presented the written Transportation Services Program Rider’s Guidelines along with an overview presentation, and the Commission requested revisions and clarifications to the document; and
WHEREAS, the requested revisions included: 1) updating vehicle accommodations to include the new ADA-compliant nine -passenger van with wheelchair lift; 2) adding a newly formatted daily transportation schedule; 3) adding a 15-mile radius map around the Irwindale Senior Center; 4) updating the Irwindale Senior Center Hours of Operation; and 5) clarifying and refining language throughout the document; and WHEREAS, at the December 16, 2025 Senior Citizen Commission meeting, staff presented the revised document, including renaming it to the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures (“Transportation Policy”), and the Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission recommended approval of the updated Policies and Procedures to the City Council; and

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RESOLUTION 2026-09-3720
WHEREAS, based on the revised recommendations from the Senior Citizen Commission, the City Council hereby desires to approve revisions described above and adopt the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Recitals above as true and correct and incorporates them herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and adopts Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program Policies and Procedures (Transportation Policy). City staff is hereby authorized to utilize and implement the Transportation Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the application of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, and to this end the invalid or unconstitutional section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of this Resolution are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution which shall, in turn, have immediate effect.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of February 2026. _______________________________
H. Manuel Ortiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }

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RESOLUTION 2026-09-3720
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 Resolution No. 2026-09-3720 duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale, at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
__________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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Transportation Services Program
RESOLUTION 2026-09-3720

SENIOR CENTER

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Transportation services provided by the Irwindale Senior Center are NOT for medical emergencies. In an emergency, please call 911.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

Eligibility for Transportation Services
The Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program (“Program”) provides curb-to-curb transportation services to Irwindale residents who are fifty (50) years of age and older.

Vehicle Accommodations
The Senior Center has two vans for transportation purposes: (one) 6- passenger van and (one) 9- passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Participants requiring the wheelchair accessible van must notify staff at the time they schedule their transportation appointment.

Available Transportation Services
The program provides transportation to medical, dental, and vision appointments, as well as local transportation to the bank, post office, pharmacy, and Irwindale City Hall. Transportation is also available to the Irwindale Senior Center for participation in classes, activities, and the lunch program.

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Transportation Services Program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Restrictions
Pharmacy
2:30pm
Pharmacy
9am – 10am
2:30pm
Pharmacy
2:30pm
Pharmacy
9am - 10am
2:30pm
Pharmacy
1:00pm
Drivers are prohibited from picking up
prescriptions on behalf of participants.

Individuals are responsible for retrieving
their own prescriptions directly from the
pharmacy.

Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 2:30pm
Medical
Appointments
8:30am – 1:00pm
15 Miles radius from the senior center. See
next page for approximate range.

Local Grocery
Store
8:30am – 10:30am
5 Mile radius of the participant’s home.

Locations are rotated between Superior,
Stater Brothers, Smart and Final, and El
Super.

Shopping Trips:

Wal-Mart, Westfield
Shopping Center,
and Target
8:30am – 10:30am
2 nd Tuesday
of the month
Due to space limitations and to minimize the
potential risk of injury to our drivers,
passengers are asked to limit their
purchases to items they can safely carry on
their own. Participants are encouraged to
use a two-wheeled shopping cart for any
items they buy.

Bank and Post Office
8:30am – 12pm
5 Mile radius from home.

Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30pm – 5:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
8:30am – 3:30pm
Senior Center &
City Hall
*One Hour Before
Closing*
Last return trips home from the Senior
Center will take place an hour and a half
before closing time. On Fridays, the time
may vary depending on scheduled events
at the Center.

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Transportation Services Program

15 Mile Radius from Irwindale Senior Center

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Transportation Services Program

Scheduling a Ride
First-time riders must complete the Transportation Services Program Registration Form prior to contacting the Irwindale Senior Center to request transportation.

Riders must call (626) 430-2283 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. The Irwindale Senior Center is open:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Ride requests are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with medical appointments receiving priority.

Participants are encouraged to schedule their errands, grocery trips, shopping, and medical appointments on a monthly basis when possible.

When calling to arrange a ride, please provide:
• Date and time of your appointment
• Name and address of your physician or destination
• Whether a companion will be riding with you
• Whether you require the wheelchair lift
Accommodation for Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices
The program provides a curb-to-curb service. Riders must meet the van at the curb. To use the program, participants should be able to move around independently or with the assistance of a wheelchair, walker, or cane.

For participants who use a wheelchair or are unable to stand or walk short distances, the Senior center operates a 9-passenger wheelchair lift van.

Both vehicles are equipped with sturdy steps with handrails on each side to help you with boarding the vehicle. Drivers can offer a hand or arm for support with boarding and exiting the vehicle, but they cannot physically lift

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or carry participants, transfer a seated person to a standing position, or lift a wheelchair while it is occupied, drivers also cannot walk with participants or push wheelchairs.

If additional assistance is required, a personal care attendant, friend, or relative must accompany the participants to provide support. Please notify the Senior Center in advance if a companion will be present.

Note: Participants who rely on a wheelchair, a barrier free path or ramp that is built according to code is needed for you to get in and out of your house safely.

For safety reasons, drivers cannot transport participants who need immediate medical attention, are sedated, or have recently been discharged from an inpatient stay. This policy is established to ensure that the Irwindale Senior Center is providing the safest method of transportation possible to residents.

Portable Oxygen Tanks
Participants may bring a portable oxygen tank onto the vans. Please ensure that the tank is:
• Functioning properly
• Secured at all times during travel
• Managed by the participant
• Holding an adequate supply of oxygen for the trip
Service Limitations
The Senior Center strives to ensure that staff is able to meet your transportation needs; however there may be occasions when staff are unable to accommodate a request. Therefore, we encourage and strongly recommend that you maintain a list of family, friends, and neighbors as back up to our service.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

Participant Procedures
A signed Transportation Services Registration Form and Waiver must be on file with the Irwindale Senior Center before riding on the van/bus.

Rides must be requested through the Irwindale Senior Center office staff, in person or by calling (626) 430-2283. Drivers are not allowed to make appointments while in the field.

If a cancellation must be made, the Irwindale Senior Center requires as much notice as possible to accommodate other program participants.

Our vehicles may need to access your driveway. Please ensure your driveway is clear of trees, shrubs, or other obstacles so that safe and efficient service is provided.

PLEASE BE READY FOR PICK UP HALF AN HOUR (30 MINUTES)
BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT TIME. The driver will wait at the pick-up location for 5 to 10-minutes; it is the rider’s responsibility to be at the designated pick-up location at the pre-arranged time. Drivers cannot leave the vehicle to enter a building to look for you. Failure to be at the curb side pick-up location may result in the driver leaving the location. Please be mindful that the driver must adhere to a schedule, as other participants are utilizing the program.

Health & Safety
Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Passengers must remain seated until the van/bus is parked.

Due to confined space in the vehicles and in consideration of other passengers, please maintain proper hygiene and refrain from using perfumed products.

The Irwindale Senior Center may refuse transportation to anyone who:
• Engages in violent, seriously disruptive, or illegal conduct, or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

• Are in possession of a weapon.
• Display objectionable conduct (such as, but not limited to, being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or participating in any form of harassing behavior).

Program Feedback
If you have a compliment, suggestion, or concern regarding the Transportation Services Program, please contact the Irwindale Senior Center by calling (626) 430-2283. We strive to provide excellent service in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

RULES OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAM

1. Use of the transportation service is for Irwindale Residents only.

2. Follow the Irwindale Senior Center Staff instructions at all times.

3. Smoking/tobacco products, illegal drugs, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

4. No animals allowed with the exception of service dogs.

5. Loitering or use of profanity will not be tolerated.

6. Vandalism and defacing of property will not be tolerated. Vandals will be prosecuted.

7. Proper attire and shoes are required when using the service.

8. Staff will collect and hold lost and found items for a two-week period.

After that time, items will be donated to a charitable organization.

9. Public display of amorous affection is not permitted and will not be tolerated.

10. With the exception of water, eating and drinking is prohibited.

11. No spitting, chewing tobacco, or gum is permitted in the vehicle.

12.The following activities are not permitted and will result in suspension or expulsion from the Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program:

A. Fighting
B. Stealing
C. Property Damage/Vandalism
D. Loitering
E. Disorderly Conduct
F. Horseplay

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

G. Littering
H. Verbal abuse of staff or transportation users
I. Use of profanity.

13.It is recommended that individuals carry appropriate identification in case of any emergency.

14.The City of Irwindale Senior Center reserves the right to add, amend, or delete rules as necessary.

15. No candles or incense may be burned in the vehicles.

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

SENIOR CENTER
(626) 430-2283
Transportation Services Program
Registration Form

RIDER INFORMATION
Name: Resident ID #
Address:

City: _______________________________________________________ Home Phone#: ___________________ Cell Phone#: _______________

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide us with someone to contact in case of an emergency:

1. Name:

Telephone #:

2. Name:

Telephone #:

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

REQUIRED INFORMATION

1. Do you have a disability? Yes No

2. Can you climb (3) 12 inch steps? Yes No

3. Do you have a companion who travels with you to assist you? Yes No

4. Do you live alone? Yes No

5. Can get into a car unassisted? Yes No
Please check any of the following items that you use or conditions that pertain to you:

6. I am: Hearing Impaired Visually Impaired Weak in the Legs

7. I use a: Walker Cane Portable Oxygen Tank Wheelchair Electric Scooter Electric Wheelchair
NOTE: If you use a wheelchair or scooter, please complete the following:

1. Do you manage the wheelchair independently; or is there an aide or family member that is physically able to assist you?
Yes No

2. If electric scooter or electric wheelchair, please give estimated weight of chair ____ lbs.

SERVICE LIMITATIONS & WAIVER
City of Irwindale staff will use their discretion to ensure that transportation requests can be provided safely. The City of Irwindale may also refuse transportation to you if you engage in violent, seriously disruptive, or illegal conduct, pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, are in possession of a weapon, display objectionable conduct (such as but not limited to being under the influence of alcohol

Irwindale Senior Center
Transportation Services Program

or illegal drugs, or participate in any form of harassing behavior) or when the schedule is full. The City of Irwindale cannot assume responsibility for being a resident’s sole source of transportation. We advise all passengers to maintain family, friends, and neighbors as back up to the City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services. In order to have transportation available to all older residents, we may limit the number of rides scheduled per month per person if the demand for rides exceeds the Senior Center’s resources. Please read the description of the City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program and the following waiver and then sign and date below. Return this form to Irwindale Senior Center.

The undersigned hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irwindale and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all loss, liability charges and expenses (including attorney’s fees) and cost which may arise by reason of participation in any program. (The City does not provide accident, medical, liability, worker’s compensation insurance or any other insurance for program participants). I hereby consent to emergency treatment as a result of accident or injury. I further agree to pay any and all costs incurred as a result of said treatment. I agree to carefully inspect and satisfy for myself that the facilities provided are reasonably safe for their intended use. Once having conducted the inspection, I hereby expressly assume the risk of participating at the premises. I understand the City retains the right to use photos taken during activities for publicity purposes.

I acknowledge that I will be solely responsible for the furnishing of necessary safeguards and appropriate equipment for protection against injury.

I have read this document and the document entitled City of Irwindale Senior Center Transportation Services Program and understand and agree to the terms and conditions contained in both documents.

Signature__________________________ Date___________________

Item #22.C.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Building Plan Check Fee Waiver Request by Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church
City Manager's Recommendation:

That the Irwindale City Council discuss the options presented and provide direction to staff regarding the Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church's Building Plan Check Fee Waiver Request:

OPTION 1. Deny Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church building plan check fee waiver request; or
OPTION 2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-11-3722 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY APPROVING A FEE

WAIVER TO SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEES OF $15,925.82", or
OPTION 3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Administrative Action:

Submitted/Prepared by:

Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by:

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

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:

Father Bishoy Brownfield of Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church ("Applicant"), located at 5116 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA ("Property"), submitted an Application for Fee Adjustment of City building plan check fees on February 2, 2026. In December 2025, the Applicant submitted plans to the building and safety division for review and comments. The work includes a new roof and structural seismic retrofitting. The Applicant is requesting that the City Council waive the building plan check fee totaling $15,925.82. The Applicant has advised that in the future it will seek a fee waiver from the City for the building permit fee.

Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church is a non-profit 501(c)3 religious organization that serves Irwindale and surrounding communities. The church building is more than 120 years old and is in need of repair and retrofitting to ensure its structural integrity for years to come.

Based on the adopted City of Irwindale Fee Adjustment Policy ("Policy"), staff has verified that the Applicant's fee waiver request meets the following required criteria:

1. Applicants for fee waivers or reductions must be:
a. Recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit organization or charitable organization.

2. Documentary proof:
a. Benefit the community: The seismic retrofitting of the Church and the new roof will preserve this local historic landmark, ensuring that the building is safe for members of the church community to gather. Additionally, the work will preserve the value of the property.

Options:

The Irwindale City Council may consider the following options:

OPTION 1. Deny Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church building plan check fee waiver request; or
OPTION 2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-11-3722 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF IRWINDALE FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY APPROVING A FEE

WAIVER TO SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEES OF $15,925.82", or
OPTION 3. Provide alternative direction to staff.

Fiscal Impact:

Should the Council approve this fee waiver request, the City is foregoing its portion of the building plan check fee it would have received for a total of $15,925.82.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2026-11-3722

2. Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church Request

3. Fee Adjustment Policy

Resolution No. 2026-11-3722

RESOLUTION 2026-11-3722

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE,

FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY APPROVING

A FEE WAIVER TO SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEES OF $15,925.82
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2005, the City Council of the City of Irwindale approved a Fee Adjustment Policy (“Policy”) to provide financial relief for some of the City fees and encourage individuals to improve their properties; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2026, the City Manager’s office received an application for fee adjustment from Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Church (“Applicant”), property owner of 5116 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706 (“Property”); WHEREAS, the building on the Property is more than 120 years old and requires a new roof and seismic retrofit of the building to ensure the structural integrity of the building; and WHEREAS, the Applicant’s request meets the criteria established in the Policy; and WHEREAS, the Owner has provided a copy of the invoice for the Building Plan check Fees of $15,925.82; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Irwindale finds that the $15,925.82 fee waiver to the Applicant serves a valid public purpose of providing a benefit to the community by improvement of property within the City, consistent with the City’s Fee Adjustment Policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds the Recitals above true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that that the building plan check fee waiver of $15,925.82 to Saint Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church serves a valid public purpose of providing a benefit to the community by improvement of property within the City, consistent with the City’s Fee Adjustment Policy, by assisting with the physical preservation of a local landmark in the City of Irwindale and local region.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Resolution, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the application of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, and to this end the invalid or unconstitutional section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of this Resolution are declared to be severable.

The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any

Resolution No. 2026-11-3722

one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately and the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of February 2026 __________________________
H. Manuel Ortiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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 Resolution No. 2026-11-3722 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Irwindale City Council held on the 11th day of February 2026, by the following vote of the Council:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
_________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

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COUNCIL Aug.:NDA
ITEM \
JUN I 5 205

AGENDA REPORT
Date: June 20, 2005
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Steve Blancarte, City Manager
Issue: Fee Waiver Policy
City Manager's Recommendation:

Adopt the Fee Waiver Policy.

Analysis:

It is necessary for the City to have a policy on fee waivers. As such, the City Attorney has prepared the attached policy for City Council consideration.

Fiscal Impact: (Initial of CFO)
Legal Impact: (Initial of Legal Counsel)
Prepared By/Contact Person: Steve Blancarte, City Manager Phone: 430-2202
Steve Blancarte, City Manager
Attachment

City of Irwindale
Fee Adjustment Policy
The City of Irwindale would like to encourage investment in community events, as well as development and improvements to facilities used by local, not-for-profit or charitable organizations which cater to the residents and businesses of the City. To achieve this goal, the City is implementing this Fee Adjustment Policy to provide cost reduction for those non-profit organization applicants, which are taking action to improve and develop their properties and/or the community. Additionally, the City would like to encourage individuals to improve their residential properties and acknowledges that certain incentives may be necessary to accomplish certain improvements, such as adjustments to applicable permit fees. This policy is based on the premise that, in exchange for improvements to property, the community and structures within the City, the City may provide relief from some of the costs associated with building improvements, developments and community events occurring in the City.

I. ADJUSTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING FEES
To achieve the City's goal of encouraging community events, building improvements and development in the City, the following fees are available for waiver or reduction in an amount deemed appropriate by the City Council pursuant to the criteria in this Policy:

A. Building permits
B. Plan check fees
C. Conditional use permit
D. Development permits
E. Electric permit
F. Plumbing permit
G. Grading permit
H. Any other fee the City may deem necessary to achieve the stated goals of this Policy
II. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
The City Council may grant fee waivers or reductions of fees for applicants who directly or indirectly invest money in the City, when such waiver or reduction would serve a public purpose.

The following criteria must be established to qualify for a fee waiver or fee reduction:

1. Applicants for fee waivers or reductions must be:
a. Recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit organization or charitable organization, or
b. Property owners or prospective owners within the City.

2. Fee waivers or reductions may be granted for improvements or developments within City limits that can be shown, through documentary proof, to meet the criteria of subsection

2.a or 2.b below:
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a. Benefit the community. This includes, but is not limited to, circumstances where the applicant:
i. Supports civic or community programs for the City's residents, or businesses;
Provides financial assistance to the City's residents or businesses; or Improves the condition of property or availability of affordable housing within the City.
b. Provide a public service or otherwise promote the public health, safety and welfare. This includes, but is not limited to, circumstances where the individual or entity provides needed donations or other assistance to residents and businesses of the City in areas such as:
i. health care;
counseling services;
abatement of dangerous or unhealthful living or working conditions, including but not limited to those constituting violations of the Irwindale Municipal Code;
iv. affordable housing;
v. transportation needs of residents or employees; or
vi. nutrition needs of residents.

III. PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION
An individual or organization wishing to be considered for a fee waiver or adjustment should complete a fee adjustment application and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk. The City Manager will review the request and, if it meets the criteria of this Policy, agendize the item for City Council review and consideration under the guidelines of this Policy. If the City Council finds that all the requirements have been met, the waiver will be granted and processed along with the permit application. Alternatively, the City Council may reduce such fee in an amount it deems appropriate based upon its assessment of the level by which the proposed activity meets the criteria outlined in this Policy. The decision of the City Council on any fee waiver or reduction shall be final.
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City of Irwindale
Application for Fee Adjustment
Property Owner
Address
Phone
Location of property to be improved/developed:

Name and description of organization (if applicable):

Improvement or development to the property:

Fee(s) requesting to be waived:

Public purpose served by improvement or development (attach documents that establish the benefit to the community or the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare, or the public service that will be provided):

Item #22.D.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Waive Formal Bidding Requirements, Appropriate Funds, and Approve Agreement with HdL Companies (HdL) for Business License Tax Ordinance/Fee Study City Manager's Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-12-3723 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO IRIWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(D), APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE GENERAL

FUND RESERVES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL COMPANIES TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE / FEE STUDY", waiving further reading. Subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Administrative Action:

Submitted and Prepared by:

Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by:

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

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager

Background and Analysis:

The City of Irwindale adopted its existing business license tax code in 1960, and since that time no material change to the business license fee structure has been made, despite significant shifts in the way business is conducted today. Staff believes that a strategic, comprehensive review and modernization of the City's Business License Tax program is necessary, as it would position the City to equitably and fairly tax existing and emerging businesses. It would also institute improvements that would promote regulatory compliance and economic accuracy by ensuring businesses are correctly classified based on current data. It streamlines processes and helps maintain legal, up-to-date operations.

The Community Development Department is responsible for administration of the Business License Tax program, which includes collection of taxes from approximately 1,200 businesses conducting business in the City of Irwindale. Over the past 65+ years, the number and types of businesses operating in Irwindale have changed significantly. Growing sectors of science, technology, information, mobility, and finance, including e-commerce and other internet-based business models are now common in Irwindale. The noteworthy changes in business sectors have resulted in unique and complex issues in administering the Business License Tax, such as the apportionment of gross receipts, outdated tax classification descriptions, and clearly defining and expanding the definition of doing business in the City.

The City's endeavor to modernize its business license tax is intended to support economic growth and job creation and to ensure a flexible, forward-looking, and equitable business license program. The goals for this process include increasing transparency and streamlining administration compliance.

With the proposed modernization, the City seeks to:
• Attract, retain, and encourage expansion of businesses within the City. • Create a fair, equitable, and simple business license taxing system • Support small businesses and microenterprises
• Address and appropriately tax emerging business models • Ensure the taxing scheme is competitive with neighboring jurisdictions with similar characteristics
• Protect the City’s fiscal position
• Make oversight and compliance less burdensome for City staff and affected businesses, and ensure such review is consistent with other City laws, taxes, and reporting procedures.

Section 3.44.080(D) of the Irwindale Municipal Code provides for the waiving of the informal bid procedure “when there is to be a contract for professional services, such as, but not limited to, the services of attorneys, architects or engineers, or where the service contracted for deals with public relations or promotions, elections, negotiations, or acquisition of land, trash, garbage or refuse disposal or the like, insurance, bonds and any other services or similar nature unique and not subject to competition or other services for which by law another officer or body is specifically charged with obtaining.” HdL Companies ("HdL") would best facilitate the business license tax ordinance / fee study as HdL provides comprehensive tax consulting services for many municipalities throughout the State of California and the City utilizes the HdL Business License Software, and Sales Tax, and Property Tax

database service, providing HdL with insight to the business operating in Irwindale. Additionally, HdL possesses strong qualifications, experience, and a well-structured work plan.

HdL will work in close coordination with City staff to provide a comprehensive study of the existing Business License Tax ordinance, conduct a competitive environment assessment, develop alternative tax structure options and impact analysis, and clearly present a decision support analysis. The findings of the study will be presented to the City Council for consideration and determination in preparation of a proposed ballot measure for placement on the November 2026 ballot.

Fiscal Impact:

The adoption of Resolution No. 2026-12-3723, authorizes the Finance Director to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from the General Fund reserve account to account 01-14-140-42300-0000.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2026-12-3723

2. PROPOSAL - HdL Business Tax Ordinance / Fee Study

3. Agreement - HdL_Business license tax ordinance and fee study

4. Irwindale Municipal Code Title 5 - Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations

Resolution No. 2026-12-3723

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12-3723

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING

FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO IRIWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(D), APPROPRIATING $50,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND

RESERVES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH HDL COMPANIES TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX

ORDINANCE / FEE STUDY
WHEREAS, the City of Irwindale Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations was adopted in 1960 and for the past 65 years no changes to the business license fee structure has been made; and
WHEREAS, the number and types of business operating in Irwindale have changed significantly, including growing sectors in science, technology, information, mobility, finance, and eCommerce; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to modernize its business license tax ordinance and conduct a study to support economic growth along with a flexible, forward-looking, and equitable business license program; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that retaining the professional services of HdL Companies (HdL) would best facilitate the business license tax ordinance / fee study as HdL provides comprehensive tax consulting services for many municipalities throughout the State of California and is familiar with the City’s Business License Tax, Sales Tax, and Property Tax; and
WHEREAS, HdL has provided a proposal for services to conduct a business license tax ordinance / fee study, and the City Council desires to approve the appropriation from the City’s General Fund Reserve Balance in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and WHEREAS, Section 3.44.080(D) of the Irwindale Municipal Code provides for the waiving of the informal bid procedure “when there is to be a contract for professional service such as, but not limited to, the services of attorneys, architects or engineers, or where the service contracted for deals with public relations or promotions, elections, negotiations, or acquisition of land, trash, garbage or refuse disposal or the like, insurance, bonds and any other services or similar nature unique and not subject to competition or other services for which by law another officer or body is specifically charged with obtaining.”

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES, DETERMINES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and fully incorporated into the Resolution by reference.

Resolution No. 2026-12-3723

SECTION 2. This City Council hereby waives the formal bidding process pursuant to IMC Section 3.44.080 (D) and authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Services with HdL Companies to conduct a business license tax ordinance / fee study for an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

SECTION 3. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget by appropriating $50,000 from the General Fund reserve account to account. 01-14-140-42300-0000.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the application of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, and to this end the invalid or unconstitutional section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of this Resolution are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution which shall, in turn, have immediate effect.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of February 2026. __ _____
H. Manuel Ortiz Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

Resolution No. 2026-12-3723

STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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 Resolution No. 2026-12-3723 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on this 11th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

City of
Irwindale, CA
Tax & Fee Administration Services
February 3, 2026

SUBMITTED BY
HdL Companies
120 S. State College Blvd., Suite 200
Brea, CA 92821
hdlcompanies.com

CONTACT
Angel Vega
T: 714-879-5000
E: [email protected]

Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal for HdL’s Services:
• HdL Business License Tax Ordinance/Fee Study
Please be advised that we maintain a busy implementation schedule throughout the year. Your position in the implementation schedule will be determined when a signed agreement is received.

This proposal is valid until: February 28, 2026. Should you have any questions, please contact me at 888.861.0220 or by email at [email protected].

Tax and Fee Services
Service Compensation
Business License Tax Study $50,000.00
Payment transactions are subject to typical payment processing and returned payment fees. HdL supports both agency funded (fees paid by City) and convenience fee (fees paid by taxpayer) models.

BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE/FEE STUDY
Objective: We will provide you with the analysis and recommendations needed to make a confident decision about changing your business license tax structure.

Current Tax System Analysis
We will analyze your existing business tax registration database to establish a clear baseline.

This analysis will:
• Compile data on registered businesses, current tax revenues, and business categories • Identify key patterns and trends in your tax base
• Review performance among your top 100 tax contributors • Assess how your current system supports general service delivery funding Competitive Environment Assessment
To help you understand how proposed changes would affect your competitive position, we will:
• Select three comparable jurisdictions for analysis (subject to your approval) • Compare key financial and economic metrics between your jurisdiction and the comparison cities
• Analyze how your current tax structure affects business competitiveness • Model the revenue and competitive impacts of adopting tax rates from comparison jurisdictions
• Test these impacts on a representative sample of your businesses

Tax Structure Options and Impact Analysis
Working with your staff, we will develop alternative tax structure options that are reliable, equitable, and tailored to your community's needs. For each option, we will:
• Provide clear justification for the proposed business classification structure • Calculate estimated impacts on key businesses and industries in your jurisdiction • Analyze how tax payments would change for different business types • Assess equity outcomes across your business community • Compare projected revenues against comparison jurisdictions • Model revenue changes for your top 100 contributors
• Create visual representations of proposed tax rates
Decision Support Analysis
To give you confidence in your final decision, we will:
• Clearly present the trade-offs between maintaining your current system and adopting proposed changes
• Assess how each option supports your general service delivery funding goals Key Staff Update Meetings
To ensure efficient project management and keep you informed at critical decision points, we will conduct five structured meetings with your key staff:
• Project kickoff meeting: Confirm data availability, finalize comparison jurisdictions, and establish project timeline
• Baseline analysis meeting: Present current tax system analysis and competitive assessment findings
• Options development meeting: Review preliminary tax structure alternatives and gather staff input
• Impact analysis meeting: Present detailed impact analysis for each option and discuss trade-offs
• Final recommendations meeting: Review final analysis and recommendations before report completion
These focused meetings will keep the project moving efficiently while ensuring your team has the information needed for confident decision-making.

Optional Council Presentation
Upon request, we will present the study's findings and recommendations to your City Council via virtual presentation. This optional service includes:
• A concise presentation of key findings, competitive analysis, and recommendations • Visual presentation of proposed tax structure options and their impacts • Response to Council questions about the analysis and recommendations • Support for Council's decision-making process on proposed changes Deliverables
PowerPoint presentation summarizing findings, impacts, and recommendations Comprehensive draft staff report with detailed analysis, implementation guidance, and justification for recommendations
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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND

HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES

TO CONDUCT A

BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE / FEE STUDY
This AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 11 day of February, 2026 by and between the CITY OF IRWINDALE, a California Charter City and municipal corporation (“City”) and HdL Companies, A California Corporation with its principal place of business at 120 S. State College Blvd., Suite 200, Brea, CA 92821, (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.” NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform the work or services set forth in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant warrants that it has the experience and ability to perform all work and services required hereunder and that it shall diligently perform such work and services in a professional and satisfactory manner.

1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.

1.3 California Labor Law. If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable l

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by the Agreement.

1.5 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.

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2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum contract amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) (“Contract Sum”).

2.2 Invoices. Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by subcategory), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Subcontractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by the City of any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.3 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual cost of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum but not exceeding a total contract amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or in the time to perform of up to ninety (90) days may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. No claim for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant,

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extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding thirty (30) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding one (1) year from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Consultant. Mohammad Shirmohammadi is hereby designated as being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith. All personnel of Consultant and any authorized agents shall be under the exclusive direction of the representative of Consultant. Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, and shall keep City informed of any changes.

4.2 Contract Officer. Julian A. Miranda [or such person as may be designated by the City Manager] is hereby designated as being the representative the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith (“Contract Officer”).

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Consultant shall not contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Any such prohibited assignment or transfer shall be void.

4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City with only such obligations as are

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consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City, or that it is a member of a joint enterprise with City.

5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance (Occurrence Form CG0001 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this contract/location, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker’s Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker’s compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and employer’s liability insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000), which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement.
(c) Automotive Insurance. A policy of automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than 1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident. (d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
(f) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

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5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

General liability and automobile liability insurance policies shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. The insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsement to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the City’s Risk Manager or other designee of the City due to unique circumstances.

5.3 Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, except claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5.4 Performance Bond. Concurrently with execution of this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a performance bond in the sum of the amount of this Agreement, in the form provided by the City Clerk, which secures the faithful performance of this Agreement, unless such requirement is waived by the Contract Officer. The bond shall contain the original notarized signature of an authorized officer of the surety and affixed thereto shall be

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a certified and current copy of his power of attorney. The bond shall be unconditional and remain in force during the entire term of the Agreement and shall be null and void only if the Consultant promptly and faithfully performs all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services and shall keep such records for a period of three years following completion of the services hereunder. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records.

6.2 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement or as the Contract Officer shall require.

6.3 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than the City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives the City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Consultant provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then the City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify the City should Consultant be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. The City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with the City and to provide the City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.

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6.4 Ownership of Documents. All studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to the City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by the City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder.

Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default. In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article.

7.3 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue any legal action under this Agreement.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be

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determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder, but not exceeding the compensation provided therefore in the Schedule of Compensation Exhibit “C”. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.5 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or other protected class

8.2 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.3 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Irwindale, 5050 N Irwindale Ave, Irwindale, CA 91706t and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement.

Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in

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writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

8.4 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.

8.5 Severability. In the event that part of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

8.6 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party’s consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

8.7 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which any be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, whether or not the matter proceeds to judgment.

8.8 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

8.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

8.10 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion. No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “noninterests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to,

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any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

8.11 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[Signatures on the following page.]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF IRWINDALE, a municipal corporation
Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
ATTEST:

Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
_______________________________
By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address: 120 S. State College Blvd.,
Suite 200
Brea, CA 92821
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT’S

SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE

INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2022 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

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PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2022 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
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CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
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SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant will perform the following Services:

BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE/FEE STUDY
Objective: Consultant will provide you analysis and recommendations needed to change the City’s business license tax structure.

Current Tax System Analysis
Consultant will analyze the existing business tax registration database to establish a clear baseline. This analysis will:
• Compile data on registered businesses, current tax revenues, and business categories • Identify key patterns and trends in City’s tax base
• Review performance among the City’s top 100 tax contributors • Assess how the City’s current system supports general service delivery funding Competitive Environment Assessment
To help the City understand how proposed changes would affect the City’s competitive position, Consultant will:
• Select three comparable jurisdictions for analysis (subject to prior City approval) • Compare key financial and economic metrics between the City and the comparison cities • Analyze how the City’s current tax structure affects business competitiveness • Model the revenue and competitive impacts of adopting tax rates from comparison jurisdictions
• Test these impacts on a representative sample of the City’s businesses Tax Structure Options and Impact Analysis
Working with City staff, Consultant will develop alternative tax structure options that are reliable, equitable, and tailored to the City’s community's needs. For each option, Consultant will:
• Provide clear justification for the proposed business classification structure • Calculate estimated impacts on key businesses and industries in the City’s jurisdiction • Analyze how tax payments would change for different business types • Assess equity outcomes across the City’s business community • Compare projected revenues against comparison jurisdictions • Model revenue changes for the City’s top 100 contributors • Create visual representations of proposed tax rates
Decision Support Analysis
To give the City confidence in its final decision, Consultant will:
• Clearly present the trade-offs between maintaining the City’s current system and adopting proposed changes
• Assess how each option supports the City’s general service delivery funding goals

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Key Staff Update Meetings
To ensure efficient project management and keep the City informed at critical decision points, Consultant will conduct five structured meetings with the City’s key staff:
• Project kickoff meeting: Confirm data availability, finalize comparison jurisdictions, and establish project timeline
• Baseline analysis meeting: Present current tax system analysis and competitive assessment findings
• Options development meeting: Review preliminary tax structure alternatives and gather staff input
• Impact analysis meeting: Present detailed impact analysis for each option and discuss trade-offs
• Final recommendations meeting: Review final analysis and recommendations before report completion
These focused meetings will keep the project moving efficiently while ensuring the City’s team has the information needed for confident decision-making.

Optional Council Presentation
Upon request, Consultant will present the study's findings and recommendations to the City Council via virtual presentation. This optional service includes:
• A concise presentation of key findings, competitive analysis, and recommendations • Visual presentation of proposed tax structure options and their impacts • Response to Council questions about the analysis and recommendations • Support for Council's decision-making process on proposed changes Deliverables
PowerPoint presentation summarizing findings, impacts, and recommendations Comprehensive draft staff report with detailed analysis, implementation guidance, and justification for recommendations

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
None

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. The total compensation for the Services described in Exhibit A shall be a fixed fee of $50,000.00, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement. Payment of the total compensation shall be payable as follows:

A. $12,500.00 upon execution of the Agreement, but no later than ten (10) business days thereafter
B. $12,500.00 at the later of 30 days after execution of the Agreement or the initial kickoff meeting.

C. $12,500.00 upon delivery of the first draft report by Consultant to the City.

D. $12,500.00 upon delivery of the final deliverable.

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EXHIBI “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant to provide City with the schedule of performance upon conclusion of the project kickoff meeting.

II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.2.







 
 
     

 
 

 


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Item #23.A.

Date: February 11, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 817 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.05 – EXISTING

BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (2026 EDITION) WITH IRWINDALE AMENDMENTS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE (2026 EDITION), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2026

EDITION), AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO REPEALING ALL

OTHER ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2 ET SEQ."
City Manager's Recommendation:

That the City Council: 1) Introduce Ordinance No. 817 amending Title 15 of Irwindale Municipal Code by adding Chapter 15.05 – Existing Building Code and adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building standards and Existing Building, Codes with County and City Amendments, and schedule a public hearing on February 25, 2026; and 2) Direct the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance, waive further reading and introduce the ordinance on a roll call vote.

Administrative Action:

Submitted/Prepared by:

Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering/ Building Official
Reviewed by:

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

Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:

The State’s Health and Safety Code requires Cities and Counties to adopt the most recent editions of the State Building Standards related to building construction. Most recently, the State of California adopted the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards and Existing Building Codes.

Title 15 of the Irwindale Municipal Codes (IMC) contains administrative and technical requirements for building construction. The City’s current building code was last adopted in May 2023 by Ordinance 769.

On November 4, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors added and set forth provisions and regulations for the enforcement of Title 33 – Existing Building Code and adopted by reference, the 2025 State of California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes, with 2025 Los Angeles County Amendments.

Consistent with past practice, the City will adopt, by reference, the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes with county amendments in order to bring the City into compliance with the California Health and Safety Code.

Based on staff review of the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code and the County’s amendments, as well as the ongoing mining and reclamation operations within the City, the

Public Works Department - Building Safety Division proposes amendments to Appendix “J” (Grading Section) of the Los Angeles County Building Code.

This proposed City amendment to the County’s Appendix “J” would continue the use of the City’s 2023 Building Code Appendix “J” as it carries forward revisions from the 2008 Appendix “J” that pertain to the administrative and technical standards for backfilling of open-pit mines using either inert debris fill or soil fill. This appendix will include the City’s four technical guidelines and backfill settlement evaluation techniques addressing mining and reclamation of open-pit mines as a mandated requirement for mining operations within the City. It also incorporates technical bulletins prepared by the Irwindale Technical Advisory Committee as a supplement to the City’s four technical guidelines.

Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that, when proposing amendments to the County Code, the City make findings that the current and proposed technical changes are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The City’s 2023 Appendix “J” is derived from the City’s 2008 Appendix “J,” as these technical amendments specifically address the administrative and technical standards for the backfilling of open-pit mines. These provisions must be included in each Building Code update to ensure proper regulation of mining and backfilling activities.

The proposed adoption of this ordinance is exempt under the provision of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(B)(3) and 15378 (b)(c).

Adoption of the proposed ordinances is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Adoption of the proposed ordinances does not have such potential insofar as the changes are mandated to be adopted by State law and any local changes are needed to assure proper measures are taken to address the City’s local needs, especially to properly backfill open-pit mines to avoid seismic hazards when they are reclaimed.

Upon adoption of the 2026 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes with County and City Amendments, staff will file the adopted ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

Copies of the 2026 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes with County and City amendments, along with the Findings of Fact, are available for public inspection at the Building and Safety Division and the City Clerk’s Office.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Attachments:

1. 02-11-2026 Building Code Adoption Ordinance 817 - ORDINANCE

2. 02-25-2026 Building Code Adoption First Reading Ordinance - APPENDIX J (2023 Edition)

3. 2026 LA County Building Codes Ordinances (Adopted)

4. Link to Los Angeles County Building Code 2026 Edition

Ordinance No. 817

ORDINANCE NO. 817

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 15.05 –

EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (2026 EDITION) WITH IRWINDALE AMENDMENTS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2026 EDITION), LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE (2026 EDITION), EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2026 EDITION), AND ADOPTING LOCAL

AMENDMENTS THERETO REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PORTIONS

OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2 ET SEQ.

RECITALS
A. Government Code section 50022.2 et seq. authorizes the adoption by reference of California codes and codes that adopt the California codes, including the Codes of the County of Los Angeles, which adopts the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Building Standards, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Codes, as amended.

B. Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code expressly authorizes cities to make changes in the California Building, Existing Building Code, Residential, Green Building Standards, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Codes, as reasonably necessary due to local conditions.

C. The Los Angeles County Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Building Standards, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes incorporate appropriate findings related to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions of Los Angeles County, as specified under the provisions of the California Health & Safety Code.

D. On February 11, 2026, the City Council considered Ordinance 817 and accepting staff’s recommendation to amend Appendix “J” of the County grading section to include Backfilling Standards of Open-Pit Mines and the requirement of a grading permit for the backfilling of open-pit mines using either inert debris fill or soil fill.

E. On February 25, 2026, the City Council of the City of Irwindale, pursuant to a notice duly issued under Government Code section 50022.3, conducted a public hearing to consider this ordinance adopting the 2026 Edition of the Los Angeles Building, Existing Building Code, Residential, Green Building

Ordinance No. 817

Standards, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Codes with the City’s amendment of Appendix “J” of the County Building Codes.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

BUILDING CODE
SECTION 1: Chapter 15.04.10 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.04.010. Adoption of code. A. There is hereby adopted, as the city building code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Building Code, 2026 Edition (Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the 2025 California Building Code, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the County of Los Angeles and by the City of Irwindale, and such code shall be and become the building code of the city, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0047, as adopted by county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety, with City’s Amendments to Appendix “J”.

SECTION 2: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0047, has made all appropriate findings related to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, as specified under the provisions of the California Health & Safety Code. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0047. The City Council further finds that the County’s grading section Appendix “J” as revised to include the requirement of a grading permit for the backfilling of open-pit mines using either inert debris fill or soil fill, is necessary to address and remediate existing geological conditions as a result of mining and backfilling activities in the City of Irwindale.

EXISTING BUILDING CODE
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.05.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows:

Section 15.05.010. Adoption of code.

A. There is hereby adopted, as the city’s existing building code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain existing building code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, 2026 Edition (Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the 2025California

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Existing Building Code, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the County of Los Angeles and by the City of Irwindale, and such code shall be and become the existing building code of the city, regulating and controlling the ability to provide flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve compliance with minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0053, as adopted by the County of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 4: Chapter 15.05.020 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows:

Section 15.05.020. Copies filed. Three copies of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, referred to in Section 15.05.10 of this chapter, have been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by said clerk for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 5: Chapter 15.05.030 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows:

Section 15.05.030. Terms defined. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
"Board of appeals" means the board of appeals established by the Los Angeles County Building Code.
"Board of supervisors" means the city council.
"Building department" means the building and safety division of the department of public works, acting for the city.
"Building code," "uniform building" or "Los Angeles County Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this code;
"Building official" means the director of public works or his or her designee.
"City" means the city of Irwindale.
"County," "county of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles" means the city.

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"County engineer" means the director of public works of the county of Los Angeles.
"Electrical code" means Chapter 15.08 of this code.
“Existing building code” means Chapter 15.05 of this code. "Fire code" means Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Fire zone" means the fire zone or zones adopted by an ordinance creating and establishing fire zones.
"General fund" means the city treasury.
"Health code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of this code.
"Health officer" means the health officer of the city.
"Mechanical code" means Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Plumbing code" means Chapter 15.16 of this code.
“Green Building Standards code” means Chapter 15.10 of this code.

SECTION 6: Chapter 15.05.40 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows:

Section 15.05.040. Fee schedule – Modification by Resolution. The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.05.10 of this title may be amended by resolution adopted by the city council.

SECTION 7: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0053 has made all appropriate findings related to administrative matters. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0053.

RESIDENTIAL CODE
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.06.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.06.010. Adoption of code. A. There is hereby adopted, as the city residential code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain residential code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Residential Code, 2026 Edition (Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the 2025 California Residential Code, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the County of Los Angeles and by the City of Irwindale,

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and such code shall be and become the building code of the city, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0051, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 9: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0051 has made all appropriate findings related to administrative matters. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0051.

ELECTRICAL CODE
SECTION 10: Chapter 15.08.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.08.010. Adoption of Code. A. There is hereby adopted as city electrical code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, 2026 Edition (Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the county of Los Angeles, and such code shall be and become the electrical code of the city regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, wiring and appliances and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0048, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 11: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0048 has made all appropriate findings related to administrative matters. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0048

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
SECTION 12: Chapter 15.10.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.10.010. Adoption of code. A. There is hereby adopted, as the city green building standards code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain green building standards code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, 2026 Edition (Title 31 of the Los

Ordinance No. 817

Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the County of Los Angeles and by the City of Irwindale, and such code shall be and become the building code of the city, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0052, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 13: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0052 has made all appropriate findings related to administrative matters. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0052

PLUMBING CODE
SECTION 14: Chapter 15.16.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 15.16.010. Adoption of Codes. A. There is hereby adopted as city plumbing code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain plumbing code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, 2026 Edition (Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the county of Los Angeles, and such code shall be and become the plumbing code of the city regulating and controlling plumbing and drainage systems, house sewers, private sewage disposal systems and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0049, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 15: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0049 has made all appropriate findings related to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, as specified under the provisions of the California Health & Safety Code. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0049.

MECHANICAL CODE
SECTION 16: Chapter 15.20.010 of the Irwindale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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Section 15.20.010. Adoption of Codes. A. There is hereby adopted as city mechanical code, except as provided in this chapter, that certain mechanical code known and designated as the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, 2026 Edition (Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code), which incorporates and amends the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, including all appendixes thereto and changes made by the county of Los Angeles, and such code shall be and become the mechanical code of the city regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

B. Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0050 as adopted by the county of Los Angeles, is adopted in its entirety.

SECTION 17: The City Council hereby finds that the County of Los Angeles, in adopting its Ordinance No. 2025-0050 has made all appropriate findings related to administrative matters. The City Council hereby incorporates the findings summarized in the Los Angeles County Ordinance No. 2025-0050.

SECTION 18: All violations of the provisions of the Los Angeles County Building Code, (2026 Edition), Los Angeles County Residential Code (2026 Edition), Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code (2026 Edition), Los Angeles County Electrical Code (2026 Edition), Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, (2026Edition), and Los Angeles County Mechanical Code (2026 Edition) adopted by the City shall be a misdemeanor and subject to the penalty provisions contained in Chapter 1.12 of the Irwindale Municipal Code.

SECTION 19: Full Force and Effect. Except as expressly amended herein, all other subsections of Chapter 15 of the Irwindale Municipal Code shall be unchanged and in full force and effect.

SECTION 20: Effective Date. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance by the City Council of the City of Irwindale and shall, within 15 days after its final passage, cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Irwindale, and this Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage.

SECTION 21: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Irwindale hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Ordinance No. 817

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 11th day of February 2026.

_____________________________
H. Manuel, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF IRWINDALE )
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 817 was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Irwindale held on February 11, 2026, and adopted on second reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Irwindale held on February 25, 2026, and was carried by the following-roll call vote:

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. 817, adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale at its regular meeting held February 25, 2026 to be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on February 26, 2026.
___________________________ Dated: _______________________ Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk

Title 26 - BUILDING CODE

APPENDIX J GRADING
Los Angeles County, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-08-26 09:30:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 134, Update 2)

APPENDIX J GRADING
(2023 Edition)
SECTION J101 GENERAL
J101.1 Scope.

The provisions of this Appendix apply to grading, excavation, and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, and the control of runoff from graded sites, including erosion sediments and construction-related pollutants. This scope includes inert debris engineered fills placed under the auspices of Title 14 Section 17388 of the California Code of Regulations. The purpose of this Appendix is to safeguard life, limb, property, and the public welfare by regulating grading on property subject to this Code. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.2 Flood hazard areas.

Unless the applicant has submitted a hydrology and hydraulic analysis, prepared in accordance with standard engineering practice by a California licensed civil engineer, that demonstrates the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood, grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, shall not be permitted in floodways designated in Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 - Health and Safety - of the Los Angeles County Code, or in floodways that are in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3, or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.3 General hazards.

Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation, embankment, or fill on property subject to this Code has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use, or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the Building Official may give written notice thereof to the owner of the property upon which the excavation, embankment, or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property. Upon receipt of said notice, the owner or other person or agent in control of the property shall repair or eliminate such excavation, embankment, or fill so as to eliminate the hazard, in conformance with the requirements of this Code, within the period specified in said notice. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.4 Safety precautions.

If at any stage of the work the Building Official determines by inspection that further grading as authorized is likely to endanger any public or private property, or result in the deposition of debris on any public way, or interfere with any existing drainage course, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall immediately stop such work. The Building Official may authorize the work to proceed if the Building Official finds that adequate safety EXHIBIT “A”

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precautions can be taken or corrective measures incorporated in the work to avoid likelihood of such danger, deposition, or interference.

If the grading work as done has created or resulted in a hazardous condition, the Building Official shall give written notice requiring correction thereof as specified in Section J101 of this Code. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.5 Protection of utilities.

Both the permittee and the owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to any public and/or private utilities or services. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.6 Protection of adjacent property.

Both the permittee and owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property. No person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without taking adequate measures to support and protect such property from settling, cracking, or other damage that might result from the proposed work. Any person performing any grading that involves imported or exported materials shall take special precautions, as approved by the Building Official, to prevent such materials from being deposited on adjacent properties, any public way, and/or any drainage course. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.7 Storm water control measures.

Both the permittee and the owner of the property on which the grading is performed shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris, and construction-related pollutants originating from the site during grading and related construction activities. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.8 Maintenance of protective devices and rodent control.

All drainage structures and other protective devices and all burrowing rodent control measures, as shown on the grading plans approved by the Building Official, shall be maintained in a good condition and, when necessary, promptly repaired by the permittee or the owner of the property on which grading has been performed or by any other person or agent in control of such property.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J101.9 Correlation with other sections.

The provisions of this Appendix are independent of the provisions of Chapter 99 of this Code relating to building and property rehabilitation. This Section may be applied even though the same facts have been used to determine that there is substandard property subject to the provisions of Chapter 99.

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J101.10 Conditions of approval.

In granting any permit under this Code, the Building Official may include such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this Code.

2. Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills that would otherwise be hazardous.

3. Requirements for temporary excavations and shoring to be shown on plans. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 79, 2019.)
J102.1 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Appendix, the terms, phrases, and words listed in this Section and their derivatives shall have the indicated meanings.

ABOVE-WATER INERT DEBRIS ENGINEERED FILL. A fill that contains inert debris and is placed above the groundwater table.

APPROVAL. When the proposed work or completed work conforms to this Appendix, as determined by and to the satisfaction of the Building Official.

AS-BUILT. See Section J105.12.

BACKFILL. Fill placed in a zone that had previously been excavated.

BEDROCK. The relatively solid, undisturbed rock in place either at the ground surface or beneath superficial deposits of alluvium, colluvium, and/or soil.

BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP). Practices, prohibitions of practices, or other activities to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. BMPs include structural and nonstructural controls, management practices, operation and maintenance procedures, and system, design, and engineering methods that are required to be employed in order to comply with the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to the County of Los Angeles (see Section 106.4.3 and Title 31 - Green Building Standards Code - of the Los Angeles County Code).

BORROW. Earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site.

CIVIL ENGINEER. A professional engineer licensed in the State of California to practice in the field of civil works.

CIVIL ENGINEERING. The application of the knowledge of the forces of nature, principles of mechanics, and the properties of materials to the evaluation, design, and construction of civil works.

COMPACTION. The densification of a fill by mechanical means.

CUT. See "Excavation."
DESILTING BASINS. Physical structures, constructed for the removal of sediments from surface water runoff.

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DESIGN ENGINEER. The Civil Engineer responsible for the preparation of the grading plans for the site grading work.

DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering it to an approved drainage facility.

EARTH MATERIAL. Any rock, natural soil, or fill, or any combination thereof.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST. A geologist experienced and knowledgeable in engineering geology, holding a license as a geologist in the specialty of engineering geology issued by the State of California under the applicable provisions of the Geologist and Geophysicist Act of the Business and Professions Code.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY. The application of geologic knowledge and principles in the investigation and evaluation of naturally occurring rock and soil for use in the design of civil works.

EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water, or ice.

EXCAVATION. The removal of earth material by artificial means, also referred to as a cut.

FIELD ENGINEER. The Civil Engineer responsible for performing the functions as set forth in Section J105.3.

FILL. Deposition of earth materials by artificial means.

FILL AND OPERATIONS PLAN. Combined engineering plans and geotechnical reports representing the overall conceptual and general planning for the initiation through completion of reclamation of open-pit mines for both underwater and above-water backfills.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER. See "Soils Engineer".

GEOTECHNICAL HAZARD. An adverse condition due to landslide, settlement, and/or slippage. These hazards include, but are not limited to, loose debris, slopewash, and mud flows from natural or graded slopes.

GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface.

GRADE, EXISTING. The grade prior to grading.

GRADE, FINAL. See Section J105.7.

GRADE, FINISHED. The grade of the site at the conclusion of all grading efforts.

GRADE, INITIAL. See Section J105.7.

GRADE, ROUGH. See Section J105.7.

GRADING. An excavation or fill or combination thereof.

GRADING PERMIT FOR MINE RECLAMATION BACKFILL. A permit, issued to backfills of open-pit mines for all active SMARA pits.

INERT DEBRIS ENGINEERED FILL. An engineered fill that contains concrete, broken concrete, tile, masonry brick or block, concrete block, rock, sand, gravel, stone, clay, clay products, ceramics, soils, stucco, fine silt wet or dry, and materials encased in concrete, asphaltic concrete, crushed glass, and other similar materials. These fill materials are typically generated as waste products from construction and demolition operations.

KEY. A compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a slope.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. A person who holds a certificate to practice landscape architecture in the State of California under the applicable landscape architecture provisions of Division 3, Chapter 3.5, of the Business and Professions Code.

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LINE. The horizontal location of the ground surface.

MINE RECLAMATION BACKFILL. A backfill placed in a former open-pit mine for the purpose of reclaiming the site to support future structures.

MINING. The operations associated with the excavation and processing of natural soil and rock and permitted under the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975(SMARA).

PERMITTEE. See Section J105.6.

PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. A septic tank with effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or more seepage pits, or into a combination of a subsurface disposal field and a seepage pit or of such other facilities as may be permitted in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in Title 28 - Plumbing Code - of the Los Angeles County Code and as required by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

PROJECT CONSULTANTS. The professional consultants required by this Code, which may consist of the Design Engineer, Field Engineer, Soils Engineer, Engineering Geologist, and Landscape Architect as applicable to this Appendix.

PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION. The inspection required by this Code to be performed by the Project Consultants. Such inspections shall be sufficient to form an opinion relating to the conduct of the work.

QSD. Qualified SWPPP Developer as defined in the California State Construction General Permit.

QSP. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner as defined in the California State Construction General Permit.

SETTLEMENT BULLETIN. Irwindale Mining Bulletin No.1, Settlement of Mine Backfills, November 22, 2022 SMARA. California Surface Mining And Reclamation Act of 1975.

SITE. A lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is performed or permitted.

SLOPE. An inclined surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.

SOIL. Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying parent bedrock.

SOILS ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER). A licensed civil engineer experienced and knowledgeable in the practice of soils engineering.

SOILS ENGINEERING (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING). The application of the principles of soils mechanics in the investigation, evaluation, and design of civil works involving the use of earth materials and the inspection or testing of construction thereof.

STOCKPILING. Placement of fill for temporary storage purposes.

STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. A conveyance or system of conveyances, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, and man-made channels, designed or used for collecting and conveying storm water.

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP). A site drawing with details, notes, and related documents that identify the measures proposed by the permittee to: (1) control erosion and prevent sediment and construction-related pollutants from being carried offsite by storm water, and (2) prevent non-storm-water discharges from entering the storm drain system.

SURFACE DRAINAGE. Flows over the ground surface.

SOIL TESTING AGENCY. An agency regularly engaged in the testing of soils and rock under the direction of a Civil Engineer experienced in soil testing.

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TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope for drainage and maintenance purposes.

UNDERWATER ENGINEERED FILL: An engineered fill placed below the free water level, such as in a groundwater lake located at the bottom of an open-pit mine. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 80, 2019.)
SECTION J103 PERMITS REQUIRED
J103.1 Permits required.

Except as exempted in Section J103.2, grading shall not be performed without first having obtained a permit from the Building Official. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A separate permit shall be obtained for each site and may cover both excavations and fills. Any engineered grading as described in Section J104.2.3 shall be performed by a contractor licensed by the State of California to perform the work described hereon. Regular grading less than 5,000 cubic yards may require a licensed contractor if the Building Official determines that special conditions or hazards exist.

Mine reclamation backfills shall be permitted under the special provisions of a mine reclamation backfill permit.

The plan check and permit fee for this grading permit for mine reclamation fills will be subject to a fee schedule adopted and approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.2 Exemptions.

A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

1. When approved by the Building Official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided that the public is not endangered and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties or public rights of way.

2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

3. Cemetery graves.

4. Refuse disposal sites, controlled by other regulations.5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.

6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay, and related mining operations, provided such operations are conducted under the auspices of an approved conditional use permit and reclamation plan issued by the City of Irwindale.

7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist.

This shall not exempt grading of access roads or pads created for exploratory excavations. Exploratory excavations must not create a hazardous condition to adjacent properties or the public in accordance with Section J101.3. A restoration plan must be provided and approved by the Building Official for all grading of access roads or pads. Restoration shall be completed within 90 days after the completion of soils testing unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.

8. An excavation that does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m3 ) and complies with one of the following conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
(a) Is less than 2 feet (0.6 m) in depth.

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(b) Does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1.5 m) measured vertically upward from the cut surface to the surface of the natural grade and is not steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

9. A fill not intended to support a structure that does not obstruct a drainage course and complies with one of the following conditions and as shown in Figure J103.2:
(a) Is less than 1 foot (0.3 m) in depth and is placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope).
(b) Is less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 50 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
(c) Is less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 20 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.3 Unpermitted grading.

A person shall not own, use, occupy, or maintain any site containing unpermitted grading. For the purposes of this Code, unpermitted grading shall be defined as either of the following:
(1) Grading that was performed, at any point in time, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official, pursuant to Section J103.1; or (2) Grading for which a permit was obtained pursuant to this Section, but which was not completed, pursuant to Section J105, prior to the expiration of the permit, pursuant to Section 106.5.4.

Any fill placed without a grading permit, including those exempted by Section J103.2, is considered to be uncertified and not suitable for structural support. No building permits will be issued for structures on such fills, and such fills cannot subsequently be accepted under Sections 104.2.7, 104.2.8, or J112 of this Code. All such fills must be removed and recompacted or otherwise remediated under the auspices of a grading permit before any building permits can be issued.

Exception: The Building Official may accept unpermitted fills that consist entirely of hydraulically-placed waste materials generated from an aggregate processing operation if the Permittee submits a geotechnical investigation that assesses the extent and engineering characteristics of such a fill, along with a remediation plan
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.4 Availability of permit at site.

No person shall perform any grading that requires a permit under this Appendix unless a copy of the grading permit and approved grading plans are in the possession of a responsible person and available at the site for the Building Official's reference.

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J103.5 Grading fees.

Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. The amount of the fees shall be as specified in Section 107.

1. Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this Code. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the volume of excavation or fill, whichever is greater.

2. Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of issuance of the permit. Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this Code.

3. Site Inspection Fee. When the Building Official finds that a visual inspection of the site is necessary to establish drainage requirements for the protection of property, existing buildings, or the proposed construction, a site inspection shall be made during plan check of grading plans. A fee for such inspection shall be paid to the Building Official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.6 Compliance with zoning code.

The Building Official may refuse to issue a grading permit for work on a site if either the proposed grading or the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application does not comply with the provisions of Title 17 of the City of Irwindale Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7 Grading security.

J103.7.1 Scope and purpose.

The Building Official may require a permittee or the owner(s) of the property on which the grading is proposed to occur to provide security, as a condition of the issuance of a grading permit for any grading involving more than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3 ). Where unusual conditions or special hazards exist, the Building Official may require security for grading involving less than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3 ). The purpose of the security shall be to guarantee the permittee's obligation to mitigate any hazardous conditions, including flood and geotechnical hazards, that may be created if the grading is not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and to complete any work that the Building Official determines is necessary to bring the property into compliance with this Appendix.

Security required by this Section may include incidental off-site grading on property contiguous with the site to be developed, provided written consent of the owner of such contiguous property is filed with the Building Official.

The Building Official may waive the requirements for security for the following:

1. Grading being done by or for a governmental agency.

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2. Grading necessary to remove a geotechnical hazard, where such work is covered by an agreement and security is posted pursuant to the City of Irwindale “Subdivision Ordinance” or to the provisions of Title 21 - Subdivisions - of the Los Angeles County Code.

3. Grading on a site, not exceeding a slope of three units horizontal to one unit vertical, provided such grading as determined by the Building Official will not affect drainage from or to adjacent properties.

4. Filling of holes or depressions, provided such grading will not affect the drainage from or to adjacent properties.

5. Mine reclamation backfills placed under the auspices of a Reclamation Plan approved by the City of Irwindale, providing that there is sufficient SMARA approved financial assurances posted for such reclamation.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7.2 Form of security.

The security referred to in Section J103.7.1 shall be in one of the following forms:

1. A bond furnished by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state.

2. Cash.

3. Savings and loan certificates or shares deposited and assigned to the City of Irwindale or to the County as provided in Chapter 4.36 of Title 4 - Revenue and Finance - of the Los Angeles County Code, if the County of Los Angeles is acting as the authorized representative of the City of Irwindale.

4. An instrument of credit from a financial institution subject to regulation by the state or federal government and pledging that funds in the amount required by the Building Official are on deposit and guaranteed for payment, or a letter of credit is issued by such a financial institution. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7.3 Amount of security.

The amount of security shall be based on the number of cubic yards of material in either excavation or fill, whichever is greater, and the cost of all drainage or other protective devices or work necessary to eliminate potential flooding and geotechnical hazards. That portion of the security valuation based on the volume of material in either excavation or fill shall be computed as follows:
100,000 cubic yards or less - 50 percent of the estimated cost of grading work.

Over 100,000 cubic yards - 50 percent of the cost of the first 100,000 cubic yards plus 25 percent of the estimated cost of that portion in excess of 100,000 cubic yards.

When the rough grading has been completed in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the Building Official may, at his or her discretion, consent to a proportionate reduction of the security to an amount estimated to be adequate to ensure completion of the grading work, site development, or planting remaining to be performed. The costs referred to in this Section shall be as estimated by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)

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J103.7.4 Conditions.

All security shall include the conditions that the principal shall:

1. Comply with all of the provisions of this Code, applicable laws, and ordinances;

2. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the grading permit, and

3. Complete all of the work authorized by the permit.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7.5 Term of security.

The term of each security shall begin upon the filing with the Building Official, and the security shall remain in effect until the work authorized by the grading permit is completed and approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7.6 Default procedures.

In the event any grading for which a permit has been issued is not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for said work or with all terms and conditions of the grading permit, the Building Official may declare that a default has occurred. The Building Official shall give notice thereof to the principal and surety or financial institution executing the security, or to the owner in the case of a cash bond or assignment.

The Building Official may thereafter determine the work that is necessary to mitigate any hazardous or unsafe conditions on the site and cause such work to be performed.

Where the security consists of a bond or instrument of credit, the surety or financial institution executing the security shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses incurred by the Building Official in causing such work to be performed, up to the full amount of the security. In the case of cash security or assignment, the Building Official may pay all costs and expenses incurred in causing such work to be performed from the funds deposited and return any unused portion of such deposit or funds to the person making said deposit or assignment.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)
J103.7.7 Right of entry.

The Building Official or the authorized representative of any surety company or financial institution furnishing the security shall have access to the premises described in the permit for the purpose of inspecting the work.

In the event of default, as described in Section J103.7.6, the surety or financial institution furnishing the security, or the Building Official, or any person employed or engaged on the behalf of any of these parties, shall have the right to go upon the premises to perform the mitigation work, as described in Section J103.7.6.

Neither the permittee, owner, or any other person shall interfere with or obstruct the ingress into or egress from any such premises of any authorized representative of the surety or financial institution executing the security or the Building Official engaged to perform the mitigation work, as described in Section J103.7.6. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 81, 2019.)

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FIGURE J103.2

GRADING EXEMPTION CASES
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 82, 2019.)
SECTION J104 PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS
J104.1 Submittal requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 106.4, the applicant shall state the following:

1. The estimated quantities of excavation, fill, borrow, removal, or combination thereof.

2. The proposed land use for the site on which the grading is to be performed. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)
J104.2 Site plan requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Section 106, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this Code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this Code.

As with the Grading Permit for Mine Reclamation Fills, the applicant shall prepare a Backfilling and Operation Plan for the both Underwater and/or Above-Water Fill operations in accordance with the City’s Guidelines for each respective fill operations. Also required as part of this Backfilling and Operation Plan submittal package is a complete site specific geotechnical evaluation report prepared in accordance with City’s Guidelines For Abovewater Backfilling of Open Pit Mines or the Guidelines for Underwater Backfilling For Open-Pit Mines. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)
J104.2.1 Grading designation.

1. Grading above the groundwater table of natural soils involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m3) and that will not support any structure shall be designated “regular grading” unless the permittee chooses to have the grading be designated as engineered grading, or the Building Official determines that, due to the existence of special conditions or unusual hazards, the grading should be designated as engineered

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grading.

2. Grading above the groundwater table using natural soils in excess of 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m3) or that involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m3
) which is proposed to support any structure shall be
designated as “engineered grading.” All engineered grading shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan and specifications prepared by a civil engineer, unless otherwise required by the Building Official.

3. Grading involving placement of inert debris fill above the groundwater table shall be designated as an “above-water inert debris engineered fill”. These include, but are not limited to, all above-water inert debris engineered fills placed under the auspices of Title 14, Section 17388 of the California Code of Regulations.

4. Grading involving placement of fill below the groundwater table using any materials shall be designated as an “underwater engineered fill”. These include, but are not limited to, all underwater inert debris engineered fills placed under the auspices of Title 14, Section 17388 of the California Code of Regulations. . (Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)
J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Sections 106 and J104.2, an application for a regular grading permit shall be accompanied by plans of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the work, the name of the owner, and the name of the person who prepared the plan. The plan shall include the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Limits and depths of cut and fill.

3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the proposed grading.

4. Contours, flow areas, elevations, or slopes that define existing and proposed drainage patterns.

5. Storm water mitigation measures in accordance with the requirements of Section 106.4.3 of this Code. See Section J110.8 for specific requirements.

6. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

7. Location of all recorded floodways as established by Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 - Health and Safety - of the Los Angeles County Code.

8. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)
J104.2.3 Engineered grading requirements.

In addition to the provisions of Sections 106 and J104.2, an application for a permit for engineered grading shall be accompanied by plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a geotechnical report and engineering geology report.

Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed

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and shall show in detail that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of the plans shall depict the location of the proposed work, the name and address of the owner, and the person by whom they were prepared.

The plans shall include or be accompanied by the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels, and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. A map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains shall also be provided.

5. Location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures located on the property on which the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on adjacent properties that are within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6. Recommendations in the geotechnical report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the geotechnical and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.

8. A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and/or filled. Earthwork quantities shall include quantities for geotechnical and geological remediation. In addition, a statement of the quantities of material to be imported or exported from the site.

9. A statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for proposed work.

10. A statement signed by the owner, acknowledging that a Design Engineer, Field Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, and Engineering Geologist, when appropriate, will be employed to perform the services required by this Code, when the Building Official requires that such professional persons be so employed. These acknowledgments shall be on a form furnished by the Building Official.

11. Storm water mitigation measures are required to be shown on the grading plan in accordance with the requirement of Section 106.4.3 of this Code. See Section J110.8 for specific requirements.

12. A drainage plan for those portions of property proposed to be utilized as a building site (building pad), including elevations of floors with respect to finish site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs, and fences that may affect drainage.

13. Location and type of any proposed private sewage disposal system, including the location of the expansion area.

14. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and restricted use areas.

15. Location of all recorded floodways as established by Chapter 11.60 of Title 11 - Health and Safety - of the Los Angeles County Code.

16. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)

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J104.2.4 Above-Water Inert Debris Engineered Fill Requirements.

All above-water inert debris engineered fills shall be designed, permitted, and constructed in accordance with the Guidelines for Above-Water Backfilling of Open Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, and Irwindale Mining Bulletin No.1, Settlement of Mine Backfills. If specific provisions of these Guidelines conflict with any other provisions of this Appendix, the Guidelines shall govern.

J104.2.5 Underwater Engineered Fill Requirements.

All underwater fills shall be designed, permitted, and constructed in accordance with the Guidelines for Underwater Backfilling of Open Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, and Irwindale Mining Bulletin No.1, Settlement of Mine Backfills. If specific provisions of these Guidelines conflict with any other provisions of this Appendix, the Guidelines shall govern.

J104.3 Geotechnical and engineering geology reports.

The geotechnical report required by Section J104.2.3 shall include data regarding the nature, distribution, and strength of existing soils, conclusions, and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, including buttress fills, when necessary, and an opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading as affected by geotechnical factors, including the stability of slopes. All reports shall conform with the requirements of Section 111 and shall be subject to review by the Building Official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the Building Official may deem necessary.

Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the Building Official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.

The engineering geology report required by Section J104.2.3 shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and an opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, as affected by geologic factors. The engineering geology report shall include a geologic map and cross sections utilizing the most recent grading plan as a base. All reports shall conform with the requirements of Section 111 and shall be subject to review by the Building Official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the Building Official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the Building Official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.

Exception: A geotechnical or engineering geology report is not required where the Building Official determines that the nature of the work applied for is such that a report is not necessary. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)
J104.4 Liquefaction study.

For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (S s ) greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 1613, a study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided and the recommendations incorporated in the plans. A geotechnical investigation will be required when the proposed work is a "Project" as defined in California Public Resources Code section 2693, and is located in an area designated as a "Seismic Hazard Zone" as defined in section 3722 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and on Seismic Hazard Zone Maps issued by the State Geologist under Public Resources Code section 2696.

Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the Building Official determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 83, 2019.)

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SECTION J105 INSPECTIONS
J105.1 General.

Grading inspections shall be governed by Section 108 and as indicated herein. Grading operations for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official. In addition, professional inspection of grading operations shall be performed by the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, and the Engineering Geologist retained to provide such services in accordance with this Section for engineered grading and as required by the Building Official for regular grading.

Grading inspections for above-water inert debris engineered fills and underwater engineered fills shall be in accordance with the Guidelines for Above-Water Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, or the Guidelines for Underwater Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, respectively. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.2 Special and supplemental inspections.

The special inspection requirements of Section 1705.6 shall apply to work performed under a grading permit where required by the Building Official. In addition to the called inspections specified in Section J105.7, the Building Official may make such other inspections as may be deemed necessary to determine that the work is being performed in conformance with the requirements of this Code. The Building Official may require investigations and reports by an approved soil testing agency, Geotechnical Engineer and/or Engineering Geologist, and Field Engineer. Inspection reports shall be provided when requested in writing by the Building Official.

The Building Official may require continuous inspection of drainage devices by the Field Engineer in accordance with this Section when the Building Official determines that the drainage devices are necessary for the protection of the structures in accordance with Section 110. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.3 Field engineer.

The Field Engineer shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, oversee and coordinate all field surveys, set grade stakes, and provide site inspections during grading operations to ensure the site is graded in accordance with the approved grading plan and the appropriate requirements of this Code. During site grading, and at the completion of both rough grading and final grading, the Field Engineer shall submit statements and reports as required by Sections J105.11 and J105.12. If revised grading plans are required during the course of the work, they shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.4 Geotechnical engineer.

The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, which shall include observation during grading and testing for required compaction. The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide sufficient observation during the preparation of the natural ground and placement and compaction of the fill to verify that such work is being performed in accordance with the conditions of the approved plan and the appropriate requirements of this Appendix. If conditions differing

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from the approved geotechnical engineering and engineering geology reports are encountered during grading, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide revised recommendations to the permittee, the Building Official, and the Field Engineer.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.5 Engineering geologist.

The Engineering Geologist shall provide professional inspection of those parts of the grading project within such engineer's area of technical specialty, which shall include professional inspection of the bedrock excavation to determine if conditions encountered are in conformance with the approved report. If conditions differing from the approved engineering geology report are encountered, the Engineering Geologist shall provide revised recommendations to the Geotechnical Engineer.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.6 Permittee.

The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring that the grading is performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in conformance with the provisions of this Code. The permittee shall engage project consultants, if required under the provisions of this Code, to provide professional inspections on a timely basis. The permittee shall act as a coordinator between the project consultants, the contractor, and the Building Official. In the event of changed conditions, the permittee shall be responsible for informing the Building Official of such change and shall provide revised plans for approval.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.7 Required inspections.

The permittee shall call for an inspection by the Building Official at the following various stages of work and shall obtain the approval of the Building Official prior to proceeding to the next stage of work:

Pre-grade. Before any construction or grading activities occur at the site. Permittee shall schedule a pregrade inspection with the Building Official. The permittee shall ensure that all project consultants are present at the pre-grade inspection.

Initial grade. When the site has been cleared of vegetation and unapproved fill, and has been scarified, benched, or otherwise prepared for fill. No fill shall have been placed prior to this inspection.

Rough grade. When approximate final elevations have been established, drainage terraces, swales, and other drainage devices necessary for the protection of the building sites from flooding have been installed, berms have been installed at the top of the slopes, and the statements required by Section J105.12 have been received.

Final grade. When grading has been completed, all drainage devices necessary to drain the building pad have been installed, slope planting has been established, irrigation systems have been installed, and the as-built plans and required statements and reports have been submitted. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)

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J105.8 Notification of noncompliance.

If, in the course of fulfilling their respective duties under this Appendix, the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist determines that the work is not being done in conformance with this Appendix or the approved grading plans, the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist shall immediately report, in writing, the discrepancies and the recommended corrective measures to the permittee and to the Building Official.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.9 Transfer of responsibility.

If the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist of record is changed at any time after the grading plans required pursuant to Section J104.2.2 or J104.2.3 have been approved by the Building Official, the permittee shall immediately provide written notice of such change to the Building Official. The Building Official may stop the grading from commencing or continuing until the permittee has identified a replacement and the replacement has agreed in writing to assume responsibility for those parts of the grading project that are within the replacement's area of technical competence.

For mine reclamation backfills, if the Field Engineer, the Geotechnical Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist of record is changed at any time after the grading has commenced, the Permittee shall stop grading and notify the Building Official in writing within 48 hours. The Permittee shall not commence any grading until a replacement has been approved by the Building Official and the replacement has agreed in writing to assume responsibility, (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.10 Non-inspected grading.

No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain any non-inspected grading. For the purposes of this Code, noninspected grading shall be defined as any grading for which a grading permit was first obtained, pursuant to Section J103, above, but which has progressed beyond any point requiring inspection and approval by the Building Official without such inspection and approval having been obtained. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports.

Unless otherwise directed by the Building Official, the Field Engineer for all engineered grading projects shall prepare routine inspection reports and shall file these reports with the Building Official as follows:

1. Bi-weekly during all times when grading of 400 cubic yards or more per week is occurring on the site;

2. Monthly, at all other times; and

3. At any time when requested in writing by the Building Official.

Such reports shall certify to the Building Official that the Field Engineer has inspected the grading site and related activities and has found them in compliance with the approved grading plans and specifications, this Code, all grading permit conditions, and all other applicable ordinances and requirements. The reports shall conform to a standard "Report of Grading Activities" form, which shall be provided by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)

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J105.11.1 Above-Water Inert Debris Fills and Underwater Fills.

Unless otherwise directed by the Building Official, reports for above-water inert debris fills and for underwater fills shall be in accordance with the Guidelines for Above-Water Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, or the Guidelines for Underwater Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, respectively.

J105.12 Completion of work.

Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto are required for engineered grading or when professional inspection is otherwise required by the Building Official:

1. An "as-built" grading plan prepared by the Field Engineer retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.3 showing all plan revisions as approved by the Building Official. This shall include original ground surface elevations, as-built ground surface elevations, lot drainage patterns, and the locations and elevations of surface drainage facilities and the outlets of subsurface drains. As-built locations, elevations, and details of subsurface drains shall be shown as reported by the Geotechnical Engineer.

The as-built grading plan shall be accompanied by a certification by the Field Engineer that to the best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Field Engineer's area of responsibility was done in accordance with the final approved grading plan.

2. A report prepared by the Geotechnical Engineer retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.4, including locations and elevations of field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests, other substantiating data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on the recommendations made in the approved geotechnical engineering investigation report. The report shall include a certification by the Geotechnical Engineer that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Geotechnical Engineer's area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved geotechnical engineering report and applicable provisions of this Appendix. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage.

3. A report prepared by the Engineering Geologist retained to provide such services in accordance with Section J105.5, including a final description of the geology of the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of such new information, if any, on the recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan. The report shall contain a certification by the Engineering Geologist that, to the best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Engineering Geologist's area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved engineering geology report and applicable provisions of this Appendix. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage. The report shall contain a final as-built geologic map and crosssections depicting all the information collected prior to and during grading.

4. The grading contractor shall certify, on a form prescribed by the Building Official, that the grading conforms to said as-built plan and the approved specifications.

5. When a landscape permit is required by Section 490.1 of the California Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the Landscape Architect shall certify on a form prescribed by the Building Official that the landscaping conforms to approved landscape plans and specifications. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)

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J105.13 Notification of completion.

The permittee shall notify the Building Official when the grading operation is ready for final inspection. Final approval shall not be given until all work, including installation of all drainage facilities and their protective devices, and all erosion-control measures, have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan, and all required reports have been submitted and approved.

Upon completion of the requirements of Section J105.12 and J105.13 to the satisfaction of the Building Official, all fills placed during the permitted grading are considered to be certified. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
J105.14 Change of ownership.

Unless otherwise required by the Building Official, when a grading permit has been issued on a site and the owner sells the property prior to final grading approval, the new property owner shall be required to obtain a new grading permit.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 84, 2019.)
SECTION J106 EXCAVATIONS
J106.1 Maximum cut slope.

The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be not more than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50 percent slope) unless the owner or the owner's authorized agent furnishes a geotechnical or an engineering geology report, or both, justifying a steeper slope. The reports must contain a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist that the site was investigated and an opinion that a steeper slope will be stable and will not create a hazard to public or private property, in conformance with the requirements of Section 111. The Building Official may require the slope of the cut surfaces to be flatter in slope than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical if the Building Official finds it necessary for the stability and safety of the slope.

Exception: A cut surface shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1.5 units horizontal to one unit vertical (67 percent slope) provided that all of the following are met:

1. It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.

2. It is adequately protected against erosion.

3. It is no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height.

4. It is approved by the Building Official.

5. Ground water is not encountered.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 85, 2019.)
SECTION J107 FILLS

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J107.1 General.

Unless otherwise recommended in the geotechnical report, fills shall comply with the provisions of this Section.

Exception:

1. The Building Official may permit a deviation from the provisions of this Appendix for minor fills not intended to support structures, where no geotechnical report has been prepared.

2. Above-water inert debris engineered fills and underwater engineered fills are exempt from the provisions of Section J107 and shall be placed as described in the Guidelines for Above-Water Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, or the Guidelines for Underwater Backfilling of Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California, respectively.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.2 Surface Preparation.

Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope). The ground surface shall be prepared to receive fill by removing vegetation, topsoil, and other unsuitable materials (including any existing fill that does not meet the requirements of this Appendix), and scarifying the ground to provide a bond with the fill material.

Subdrains shall be provided under all fills placed in natural drainage courses and in other locations where seepage is evident, except where the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist recommends otherwise.

Such sub-drainage systems shall be of a material and design approved by the Geotechnical Engineer and acceptable to the Building Official. The Geotechnical Engineer shall provide continuous inspection during the process of subdrain installations. The location of the subdrains shall be shown on a plan prepared by the Geotechnical Engineer. Excavations for the subdrains shall be inspected by the Engineering Geologist when such subdrains are included in the recommendations of the Engineering Geologist. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.3 Benching.

Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than one unit vertical in five units horizontal (20 percent slope) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1524 mm), benching shall be provided into sound bedrock or other competent material as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer in accordance with Figure J107.3, or as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer. When fill is to be placed over a cut, a key shall be provided that is not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width and 2 feet (610 mm) in depth. The area beyond the toe of fill shall be sloped for sheet overflow or a paved drain shall be constructed thereon. The Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist, or both, shall inspect and approve the cut as being suitable for the foundation and placement of fill material before any fill material is placed on the excavation.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.4 Fill material.

Fill material shall not include organic, frozen, or other deleterious materials. Rock or similar irreducible material greater than 12 inches (305 mm) in any dimension shall not be included in fills.

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Exception: The Building Official may permit placement of larger rock when the Geotechnical Engineer properly devises and recommends a method of placement, and continuously inspects the placement and approves the fill stability. The following requirements shall also apply:

1. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, potential rock disposal areas shall be delineated on the grading plan.

2. Rock sizes greater than 12 inches (0.3 m) in maximum dimension shall be 10 feet (3.0 m) or more below grade, measured vertically.

3. Rocks shall be placed so as to assure filling of all voids with well-graded soil.

4. The reports submitted by the Geotechnical Engineer shall acknowledge the placement of the oversized material and whether the work was performed in accordance with the engineer's recommendations and the approved plans.

5. The location of oversized rock dispersal areas shall be shown on the as-built plan. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.5 Compaction.

All fill material shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density as determined by ASTM D1557, Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in depth within 40 feet (12.2 m) below finished grade and 93 percent of maximum dry density deeper than 40 feet (12.2 m) below finished grade, unless a lower relative compaction (not less than 90 percent of maximum dry density) is justified by the Geotechnical Engineer and approved by the Building Official. Where ASTM D1557, Modified Proctor, is not applicable, a test acceptable to the Building Official shall be used.

Field density shall be determined by a method acceptable to the Building Official. However, not less than ten percent of the required density tests, uniformly distributed, shall be obtained by the Sand Cone Method.

Fill slopes steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope) shall be constructed by the placement of soil a sufficient distance beyond the proposed finish slope to allow compaction equipment to operate at the outer surface limits of the final slope surface. The excess fill is to be removed prior to completion or rough grading. Other construction procedures may be utilized when it is first shown to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the angle of slope, construction method, and other factors will comply with the intent of this Section.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.6 Maximum slope.

The slope of fill surfaces shall be not steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes steeper than one unit vertical in two units horizontal (50-percent slope) shall be justified by geotechnical reports conforming to the requirements of Section 111, containing a statement by the Geotechnical Engineer that the site has been investigated and an opinion that a steeper fill slope will be stable and will not create a hazard to public or private property. Substantiating calculations and supporting data may be required where the Building Official determines that such information is necessary to verify the stability and safety of the proposed slope. The Building Official may require the fill slope to be constructed with a face flatter in slope than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50- percent slope) if the Building Official finds it necessary for stability and safety of the slope. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)

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J107.7 Slopes to receive fill.

Where fill is to be placed above the top of an existing slope steeper than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33- percent slope), the toe of the fill shall be set back from the top edge of the existing slope a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) measured horizontally or such other distance as may be specifically recommended by a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist and approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.8 Inspection of fill.

For engineered grading, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide sufficient inspections during the preparation of the natural ground and the placement and compaction of the fill to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the conditions of plan approval and the appropriate requirements of this Appendix. In addition to the above, the Geotechnical Engineer shall provide continuous inspection during the entire fill placement and compaction of fills that will exceed a vertical height or depth of 30 feet (9.1 m) or result in a slope surface steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50-percent slope). (Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
J107.9 Testing of fills.

Sufficient tests of the fill soils shall be made to determine the density and to verify compliance of the soil properties with the design requirements. This includes soil types and shear strengths in accordance with Section J111 Referenced Standards.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 86, 2019.)
SECTION J108 SETBACKS
J108.1 General.

Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the property lines in accordance with this Section. Setback dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Figure J108.1, unless substantiating data is submitted justifying reduced setbacks and reduced setbacks are recommended in a geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 87, 2019.)
J108.2 Top of slope.

The setback at the top of a cut slope shall be not less than that shown in Figure J108.1, or than is required to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is greater. For graded slopes, the property line between adjacent lots shall be at the apex of the berm at the top of the slope. Property lines between adjacent lots shall not be located on a graded slope steeper than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20- percent slope). (Ord. 2019-0056 § 87, 2019.)

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J108.3 Toe of fill slope protection.

The setback from the toe of a fill slope shall not be less than that shown by Figure J108.1. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the Building Official, shall be included. Examples of such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.

3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.

4. Provision for the control of surface waters.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 87, 2019.)
J108.4 Alternate setbacks.

The Building Official may approve alternate setbacks if he or she determines that no hazard to life or property will be created or increased. The Building Official may require an investigation and recommendation by a qualified engineer or Engineering Geologist to justify any proposed alternate setback. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 87, 2019.)
FIGURE J108.1

SETBACK DIMENSIONS
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 88, 2019.)
SECTION J109 DRAINAGE AND TERRACING
J109.1 General.

Unless otherwise recommended by a licensed Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official, drainage facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Section J109.2 for all cut and fill slopes 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33-percent slope) and steeper.

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For slopes flatter than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33-percent slope) and steeper than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20-percent slope), a paved swale or ditch shall be installed at 30 foot (9.1 m) vertical intervals to control surface drainage and debris. Swales shall be sized based on contributory area and have adequate capacity to convey intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5. Swales must be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches (0.08 m) in thickness, reinforced with 6-inch (0.2 m) by 6- inch (0.2 m) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered in the concrete slab or an equivalent approved by the Building Official. Swales must have a minimum flow line depth of 1 foot (0.3 m) and a minimum paved width of 18 inches (0.5 m). Swales shall have a minimum gradient of not less than 5 percent.

There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on the reduced grade.

Exception: Mine sites covered by a conditional use permit and reclamation plan shall use drainage and terracing that conforms to the Guidelines for Drainage and Erosion Control for Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California in lieu of the requirements outlined in Section J109.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 89, 2019.)
J109.2 Drainage terraces.

Drainage terraces not less than 8 feet (2.4 m) in width shall be established at not more than 30-foot (9144 mm) vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris. When only one terrace is required, it shall be at mid-height. For cut or fill slopes greater than 100 feet (30.5 m) and up to 120 feet (36.6 m) in vertical height, one terrace at approximately mid-height shall be 20 feet (6.1 m) in width. Terrace widths and spacing for cut and fill slopes greater than 120 feet (36.6 m) in height shall be designed by the Civil Engineer and approved by the Building Official. Suitable access shall be provided to permit proper cleaning and maintenance.

Drainage swales on terraces shall have a longitudinal grade of not less than 5 percent nor more than 12 percent and a minimum depth of 1 foot (0.3 m) at the flow line. There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on the reduced grade. Drainage swales must be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches (0.8 m) in thickness, reinforced with 6-inch (0.2 m) by 6-inch (0.2 m) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered in the concrete slab or an approved equal paving. Drainage swales shall have a minimum depth at the deepest point of 1 foot (0.3 m) and a minimum paved width of 5 feet (1.5 m). Drainage swales on terraces shall be sized based on contributory area and have adequate capacity to convey intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5. Downdrains or drainage outlets shall be provided at approximately 300 foot (91.4 m) intervals along the drainage terrace or at equivalent locations. Down drains and drainage outlets shall be of approved materials and of adequate capacity to convey the intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Section J109.5.
(Ord. 2019-0056 § 89, 2019.)
J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection.

Berms, interceptor drains, swales, or other devices shall be installed along the top of cut slopes to prevent surface waters from overflowing onto and damaging the face of a slope. Berms used for slope protection shall not be less than 12 inches (0.3 m) above the level of the pad and shall slope back at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the top of the slope.

Interceptor drains shall be installed along the top of graded slopes greater than 5 feet in height receiving drainage from a slope with a tributary width greater than 30 feet (9.1 m), measured horizontally. They shall have a minimum depth of 1 foot (305 mm) and a minimum width of 3 feet (915 mm). The slope shall be approved by the

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Building Official, but shall be not less than one unit vertical in 50 units horizontal (2-percent slope). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76mm) in thickness, or by other materials suitable to the application, and reinforced as required for drainage terraces. Discharge from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 89, 2019.)J109.4 Drainage Across Property Lines.

Drainage across property lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to grading. Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage facility. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 89, 2019.)
J109.5 Disposal.

All drainage facilities shall be designed to convey waters to the nearest- practicable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse or drainage way approved by the Building Official or other appropriate governmental agency, provided that the discharge of such waters at that location will not create or increase a hazard to life or property.

Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of non-erosive down drains or other devices. Desilting basins, filter barriers, or other methods, as approved by the Building Official, shall be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are allowed to enter streets, storm drains, or natural watercourses. If the drainage device discharges onto natural ground, riprap or a similar energy dissipator may be required.

Building pads shall have a minimum drainage gradient of 2 percent toward an approved drainage facility or a public street unless otherwise directed by the Building Official. A lesser slope may be approved by the Building Official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when the Building Official finds such modification will not result in a hazard to life or property. (Ord. 2019-0056 § 89, 2019.)
SECTION J110 SLOPE PLANTING AND EROSION CONTROL
J110.1 General.

The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion. This control shall consist of effective planting, erosion control blankets, soil stabilizers, or other means as approved by the Building Official.

Exception:

1. Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not subject to erosion due to the erosionresistant character of the materials, as approved by the Project Consultants to the satisfaction of the Building Official.

2. Mine sites covered by a conditional use permit and reclamation plan shall use the slope planting and erosion control measures that conforms to the Guidelines for Drainage and Erosion Control for Open-Pit Mines, Irwindale, California in lieu of the requirements outlined in Section J110.

Erosion control for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final inspection.(Ord. 2019-0056 § 90, 2019.)J110.2 Other Devices.

Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or other devices or methods shall be employed to control erosion and provide safety.