Irwindale public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met to review a presentation on the Draft Housing Element. The body also discussed a proposal for a 25,000 square-foot central utility plant for the City of Hope National Medical Center.

• Presentation of the Draft Housing Element
• Site Plan and Design Review No. 02-2022 for a 25,000 square-foot Central Utility Plant at 1500 Duarte Road

The Commission reviewed a draft Housing Element Update designed to accommodate a regional housing need of 119 units. The draft identifies five potential housing sites and 28 supporting programs. No formal motions were made on the draft, which will now proceed to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for review.

• Approved minutes from the September 21, 2022 regular meeting

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 28, 2022, meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director.

• Approval of November 28, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commission held a special session and approved the minutes from the November 28, 2022, meeting. The Senior Center Manager provided updates on holiday events, registration for upcoming dances, and trip availability.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved November 28, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to reorganize its leadership following the November 8 election and address several administrative items. The body is deciding on budget amendments for library projects and contracts for industrial development and city infrastructure.

• Appropriation of $4,349,965.75 from General Fund reserve for the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project
• Approval of a $623,539.82 final construction amount for the 2021-2022 Residential Resurfacing Project – Phase I
• Contract amendment for LSA Associates, Inc. regarding a 1.27 million square foot business park at 500 Speedway Drive
• Increase of contract with Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc. from $135,400 to $161,763 for surveys of eight sand and gravel mines
• Issuance of a Request For Proposals (RFP) for police tow services

The City Council reorganized its leadership following the November 8, 2022, election. The council also approved several budget appropriations for library and security projects and extended operating hours for a local aggregate transport project.

• Appointed Councilmember Ortiz as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Ambriz as Mayor Pro Tem (3-2)
• Appropriated $4,349,965.75 from General Fund Reserve for Public Library Improvement Project
• Approved $623,539.82 for Residential Resurfacing Project — Phase I
• Approved contract with VectorUSA for security surveillance system installation
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for EIR preparation at 500 Speedway Drive (4-1)
• Extended United Rock Products' aggregate transport hours until March 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Carmen Roman, Michelle Duran, Suzanne Gomez, Maricela Frymark, and Christina Fraijo to city commissions

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss routine business and receive staff updates. A key item on the agenda is a verbal update regarding the Citywide Camera Surveillance Project.

• Verbal update on Citywide Camera Surveillance Project
• Approval of November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from Recreation Manager, Aquatics Supervisor, Public Works Supervisor, and Public Services Director

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss legal counsel regarding litigation and real property negotiations.

• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale (Case 22STCV01394)
• Closed session regarding sublease price and terms for Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908) with United Rock Products Corp.
• Closed session regarding the initiation of one anticipated litigation case

The City Council met in a special session and entered closed session to discuss litigation and real property negotiations. No reportable actions were taken on any of the items discussed.

• Discussed Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale litigation; no reportable action taken
• Discussed Olive Pit sublease price and terms with United Rock Products Corp.; no reportable action taken
• Discussed one case of anticipated litigation; no direction or action taken

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to review minutes from the October 24 meeting and receive updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and staff reports.

• Approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on upcoming Senior Center holiday activities and city-wide energy efficiency and waste programs.

• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract for a new public library and a site plan for an industrial building. The body is also considering a parade permit fee waiver and waste hauling agreement amendments.

• Contract award to CWA AIA, Inc. for $927,438 plus a $139,116 contingency for new public library architectural design services
• Public hearing for a ±129,830 square-foot industrial tilt-up building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Proposed $4,677 fee waiver for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Fiesta procession on December 10-11, 2022
• Amendments to waste hauling and facility operations agreements with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (dba Athens Services)
• Review of the Calle de Paseo Red Curb Study conducted by Iteris

The City Council awarded a contract for the design of a new public library and approved the site plan for a 129,830 square-foot industrial building. Council also approved amendments to the waste hauling agreement with Athens Services and tabled a red curb study for Calle de Paseo.

• Approved $927,438 contract to CWA AIA, Inc. for new public library architectural design plus $139,116 contingency
• Approved site plan and design review for 129,830 sq-ft industrial building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Approved parade permit and license fee waiver for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Fiesta (Dec 11, 2022)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to waste hauling agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services
• Directed staff to prepare resolution supporting Hector Delgado for Water Quality Authority Alternate Board Member
• Tabled Calle de Paseo red curb study
• Closed Session: No reportable action taken regarding Five Points, LP or County of Los Angeles litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a Conditional Use Permit to build a new wireless telecommunications facility (mono-pine). The commission also addressed the approval of several sets of meeting minutes from 2021 and 2022.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 01-2022 for a wireless telecommunications facility (mono-pine) at 13201 Ramona Boulevard
• Discussion of Conditional Use Permit No. 02-2021 for on-site sale and outdoor storage of bulk landscape materials by Cal Blend Soils

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 75-foot wireless telecommunications facility at 13201 Ramona Boulevard. The approval included an amendment requiring a third-party certified engineer to determine any signal interference.

• Approved Minutes of the April 20, 2022 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 01-2022 for AT&T mono-pine tower at 13201 Ramona Boulevard (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment of $90,000 for technical mining services and discuss mining reclamation guidelines. The body is also deciding on several contracts, grant applications, and a fee waiver for the Tournament of Roses.

• Contract for private development review and plan check services with Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $250,000
• Budget amendment of $90,000 from Special Mining Fund for Geo-Logic & Associates
• Resolution to waive city transportation/oversized vehicle fees for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
• Grant application and execution of funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129)
• Closed session negotiations for properties including Olive Pit, South Manning Pit, 5223 Morada Street, and 5239 Morada Street

The City Council approved a budget amendment to fund supplemental civil and geotechnical engineering services for city gravel pits. Other actions included approving a private development review contract and waiving transportation fees for the Tournament of Roses.

• Appropriated $90,000 from the Special Mining Fund for gravel pit oversight (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Geotechnical Consulting Agreement with Geologic & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 contract with Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. for private development review and plan check services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-108-3358 waiving oversized vehicle fees for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-107-3357 for SB 129 grant funds (Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstained)
• Approved warrants, demands, and payroll
• Approved minutes from meetings on October 12 and October 26, 2022

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates from recreation, aquatics, and public works supervisors. The body is expected to provide input on a new drafting Dismissal Policy and discuss moving MariachiFest events to Thursdays in 2023.

• Review of a drafted Dismissal Policy
• Discussion on rescheduling MariachiFest events to Thursdays for 2023
• Update on the Irwindale Park Improvement Project bidding process
• Budget requests for Spin Classes and machines for Fiscal Year 23/24

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal for three industrial buildings at 13620 Live Oak Lane and a contract for related environmental documents. The body is also deciding on the purchase of 31 Axon Taser 7 devices and two public services vehicles.

• Purchase of 31 Axon Taser 7 Conducted Energy Devices for the Police Department
• Contract with PlaceWorks, Inc. for CEQA documents for industrial buildings at 13620 Live Oak Lane
• Budget augmentation of $145,000 for Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements
• Purchase of two Public Services vehicles
• Agreement with Care for the Children for a residential curb address painting project

The City Council approved the purchase of 31 Axon Taser 7 devices and updated the city's personnel compensation and position schedule. The council also authorized a $145,000 budget increase for environmental and housing element consulting. Additionally, a contract was approved for CEQA documents regarding three speculative industrial buildings at 13620 Live Oak Lane.

• Approved purchase of 31 Axon Taser 7 devices using asset forfeiture funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-101-3351 establishing employee positions and compensation (unanimous)
• Approved $145,000 budget augment for Environmental Science Associates (ESA) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with PlaceWorks, Inc. for CEQA documents at 13620 Live Oak Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-103-3353 for residential curb address painting project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-102-3352 to purchase two public services vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Project Reimbursement Agreement with KP Irwindale Owning, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-93-3343 establishing a conflict of interest code (unanimous)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to discuss updates from the Senior Center Manager and the Public Services Director. The body will also review minutes from the September 26, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of September 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the previous meeting. Manager Beltran reported on upcoming events such as a flu-shot clinic, birthday brunch, pumpkin contest, Halloween dance, and Thanksgiving dinner dance. Commissioners discussed concerns about trip attendance policies, Zumba class registration, and furniture care.

• Approved consent calendar including September 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will discuss conditional use permits, revocations, and expiration dates.

• Discussion of Conditional Use Permits, Revocation, and Expiration dates

The Irwindale Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 19, 2022, that consisted entirely of a presentation by the Assistant City Attorney on Conditional Use Permits (CUPs), including their purpose, conditions, revocation, expiration dates, and legal nonconforming uses. No public hearings, new business, or decisions were conducted. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only

City Council

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet to discuss liability claims and property negotiations. The body is deciding on two legal settlements and the acceptance of federal traffic safety funds.

• Settlement agreement with Fred and Rebecca Barbosa for $66,505.50
• Settlement agreement with Maggie Guzman for $2,807.07
• Acceptance of $80,000 California Office of Traffic Safety federal grant
• Fee waiver for Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder to use a city facility as a vote center
• RFP for property management and maintenance at Las Casitas affordable senior apartment complex

The council voted 4-1 to paint over recently installed red curbs on Calle de Paseo, pending a new traffic study in November. The consent calendar was approved, including rejection of a claim, a fee waiver for a vote center, acceptance of an $80,000 traffic safety grant, and a reimbursement agreement with LIT Reliance II, LP. The council also approved $2,828 for painting address numbers on residential curbs and discussed forming ad-hoc committees for military flags and a founding mothers monument.

• Approved painting over red curbs on Calle de Paseo (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including claim rejection, fee waiver for vote center, $80,000 traffic safety grant, and reimbursement agreement with LIT Reliance II, LP (unanimous)
• Approved $2,828 for painting address numbers on residential curbs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to form ad-hoc committee for military flags near veterans monument
• Discussed forming ad-hoc committee for founding mothers monument
• Staff to work with Irwindale Car Wash on parking issues
• Approved speedway program for street racing diversion
• Added red curb topic to agenda as emergency item (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is discussing a policy to drop participants from programs or classes if monthly attendance falls below 50%. The body is also receiving updates on capital improvement projects for the library and Dan Diaz Recreation Center.

• Proposed program dismissal policy for participants with less than 50% monthly attendance
• Update on new Library project and Dan Diaz Recreation Center seismic retrofitting
• Report of $500,000 secured from Assemblymember Blanca Rubio for city projects
• Review of 2022 Aquatics incident reports
• Approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority will meet to discuss public works approvals and real estate negotiations. The body is deciding on the final construction cost for lighting improvements at Irwindale Park and the release of construction covenants for a business park.

• Approval of $555,277.93 final construction amount for Alfred F. Herrera Softball Field Lighting Improvement Project
• Release of Construction Covenants for business park development at 16203-16233 Arrow Highway
• Closed session negotiations for Olive Pit sublease with United Rock Products Corp.
• Closed session negotiations for South Manning Pit with Los Angeles County Flood Control District
• Discussion on parking concerns along Allen Drive

The City Council approved the Alfred F. Herrera Softball Field Lighting Improvement Project, including a final construction amount of $555,277.93 and authorization to record the Notice of Completion. The consent calendar was approved except for this item, which was considered separately. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were discussions only.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous; Breceda absent)
• Approved minutes of Sept 14 and Sept 19 meetings
• Approved warrants/demands/payroll
• Approved $555,277.93 final construction amount for softball field lighting (unanimous; Breceda and Garcia absent)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to discuss a verbal report regarding the Memorial Wall. The meeting also includes routine updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director.

• Memorial Wall Update verbal report
• Approval of August 22, 2022 meeting minutes

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission approved the August 22, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed a proposed memorial wall for deceased loved ones at the Senior Center. Staff suggested using existing memorial plaque or temporary photo displays instead. The meeting also included updates on upcoming events and activities.

• Approved consent calendar including August 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission continued the General Plan and Zoning Map Inconsistency item to the next meeting due to the absence of two commissioners. No other official actions were taken during the meeting.

• Continued the General Plan and Zoning Map Inconsistency item to the next meeting

The Commission approved a Site Plan and Design Review for a 25,000 square-foot central utility plant at 1500 Duarte Road on the City of Hope campus. The project was found consistent with the City of Hope Specific Plan and its 2018 EIR. The vote was 4-0 with two abstentions.

• Approved Resolution No. 816(22) for Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 02-2022 for a 25,000 square-foot central utility plant at 1500 Duarte Road (APN: 8533-003-012) — vote 4-0 (Commissioners Chico and Burrola abstained).
• Opened and closed the public hearing for the utility plant with no public speakers.
• Heard a presentation on Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 04-2020 for a 129,830 square-foot speculative concrete tilt-up building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road; no decision was made on this item in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority Board will hold a special meeting to discuss Morada Street. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Discussion regarding Morada Street

The City Council held a special workshop to address Morada Street residents' concerns about the Panattoni development parking lots. After discussion, the Council directed staff to solicit bids for constructing two block walls to provide privacy for a resident. Staff will also hire an architect to study citywide sidewalk issues, including Morada Street.

• Directed staff to solicit bids for construction of two block walls on Morada Street (motion by Councilmember Breceda, no vote tally recorded)
• Staff to hire architect to study citywide sidewalk issues, including Morada Street
• Staff to prepare consent forms for property owners for wall construction
• Staff to hire structural engineer to design the wall, then review by Building and Safety

City Council

The City Council will discuss approving plans for Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases 4 & 5 and extending operating hours for aggregate transportation at the Olive Pit. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and the extension of the local COVID-19 emergency.

• Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases 4 & 5 plans and bid solicitation
• Contract for 2022 Topographic and Hydrographic Survey Project for $135,400
• As-needed construction inspection contracts with Z&K Consultants, Dudek, and FCG Consultants for $100,000 each
• Request to extend Olive Pit aggregate transportation hours to Dec 31, 2022
• Professional environmental services contract with CWE for $132,122 plus a $19,818.30 contingency

The City Council unanimously approved United Rock Products' request to extend hours for transporting excavated aggregates from the Olive Pit to Pit No. 2 through December 31, 2022, with conditions including no truck traffic before 7 a.m. on Azusa Canyon Road and increased street sweeping. The consent calendar was approved with one item removed for separate discussion, and several claims against the city were rejected.

• Approved extended hours for United Rock Products aggregate trucking until Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with items including minutes, warrants, claim rejections, and various resolutions (unanimous, Garcia abstained on Item 1H)
• Rejected claims from Ramiro Lopez, Heirs of Isaac Lefebre II, and Benjamin Lefebre against the city
• Adopted joint resolution to invest monies in Local Agency Investment Fund (Resolution 2022-84-3334)
• Adopted resolution extending local COVID-19 emergency (Resolution 2022-92-3342)
• Approved plans and specs for Irwindale Park Improvements Phases 4 and 5, authorized bid solicitation (Garcia abstained)
• Awarded contracts for as-needed construction inspection services ($100,000 each to Z&K Consultants, Dudek, FCG Consultants)
• Awarded $135,400 contract to Johnson-Frank and Associates for topographic/hydrographic survey of 8 mines

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will provide input on a policy for dismissing programs or classes due to low attendance. The body will also receive updates on capital improvement projects and 2022 aquatics incident reports.

• Program/Class Dismissal Policy implementation
• Irwindale Recreation and Public Library Capital Improvement Projects update
• 2022 Season Aquatics Incident Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed changes to align the city's zoning map with its General Plan. Staff recommends updating various parcels to resolve inconsistencies that currently limit property improvements and business growth.

• Proposed rezoning of residential areas on Citrus View Ave, Meridian St, Mountain Ave, Park Rose Ave, Ruelas St, and Shrode Ave to R-1
• Proposed rezoning of parcels on Meridian St and Las Lomas Road from M-1 to M-2
• Proposed rezoning of Ramona Blvd and Vulcan Durbin Pit from A-1 to M-2
• Proposed rezoning of Park Ave, Calle Burrola, Fraijo Ave, and Nora Ave from A-1 to R-1
• Proposed rezoning of Buena Vista St from Q (Quarry) to M-2

The Irwindale Planning Commission held a discussion on inconsistencies between the General Plan and Zoning Map, directing staff to prepare zone changes and General Plan amendments for several properties. No formal votes were taken; the item was a discussion and direction to staff. The commission also continued a Site Plan and Design Review for City of Hope to September 21, 2022.

• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone changes for Citrus View, Meridian, Mountain Avenue, Park Rose, Ruelas, and Shrode to R-1
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone change for Meridian Street from M-1 to M-2
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone change for Ramona Boulevard/Vulcan Durbin from A-1 to M-2
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone change for Park Avenue from A-1 to R-1
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone change for Buena Vista Street from Quarry to M-2
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare zone change for Las Lomas Road from M-1 to M-2
• Discussed and directed staff to prepare General Plan amendment for Arrow Highway/Live Oak Lane from Regional Commercial to Industrial/Business Park and Specific Plan
• Continued Site Plan and Design Review for 1500 Duarte Road (City of Hope) to September 21, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of an interim police chief and review proposed operating hours for the Senior Center. The body is also considering several traffic safety improvements and a local emergency re-ratification to allow hybrid meetings.

• Contract with Iteris for $46,220.00 plus a $6,933.00 contingency for traffic signal and intersection safety at Arrow Hwy & Live Oak Ave (East)
• Approval of plans for traffic signal modifications at Arrow Highway and Vincent Avenue
• Appointment of an interim police chief under Government Code Sections 7522.56(c) and 21221(h)
• Resolution to re-ratify a local emergency to authorize remote hybrid meetings through September 23, 2022
• Proposed hours of operation for the Senior Center starting August 29, 2022

The City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a $46,220 contract for traffic signal design at Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue, and adopted a resolution appointing an interim police chief. The council also approved new Senior Center hours and released bonds for a parcel map at Arrow Highway, despite some councilmembers' concerns about unrelated resident issues.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including minutes, warrants, and a billboard donation for City of Hope (unanimous)
• Approved $46,220 contract with Iteris for traffic signal design at Arrow Hwy & Live Oak Ave, plus $6,933 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved plans and cooperative agreements for traffic signal modifications at Arrow Hwy & Vincent Ave (unanimous)
• Released faithful performance, labor, material, and monument bonds for Parcel Map 72864 at 16203-16233 Arrow Hwy (unanimous; Breceda absent)
• Approved Senior Center hours of operation starting August 29, 2022 (unanimous; Breceda absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-83-3333 appointing an interim police chief for a limited duration (unanimous)
• Approved holding a meeting to discuss Morada Street residents' concerns (unanimous)
• Council consensus to place discussion of commercial electric vehicles on a future agenda

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission is meeting to discuss updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director. The body previously recommended new operating hours for the Senior Center to be approved by the City Council.

• Recommendation for new Senior Center hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8am-5pm; Wed 8am-7pm; Fri 8am-2:30pm

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission approved the July 25, 2022 minutes and received updates from the Senior Center Manager on upcoming events, including a sold-out dance, a quilt donation project, and a parking lot sale. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for August 17, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2022.

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority Board will meet for a special session. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and liability claims.

• Closed session regarding sublease price and terms for Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908) with United Rock Products Corp.
• Closed session regarding liability claims from Fred & Becky Barbosa against the City of Irwindale and Irwindale Housing Authority.

The Irwindale City Council and Housing Authority met in special joint session, discussed real property negotiations for the Olive Pit property and liability claims in closed session, and provided direction with no reportable action. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after reconvening.

• Discussed Olive Pit sublease price and terms with United Rock Products Corp.; no reportable action
• Discussed liability claims by Fred & Becky Barbosa; no reportable action

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss a liability claim filed against the City of Irwindale.

• Closed session regarding a liability claim against the City of Irwindale

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to receive a maintenance update following a March 2022 tour of several city parks and recreation centers. The meeting also includes routine updates from the recreation, aquatics, public works, and public services departments.

• Maintenance update on Dan Diaz Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, Irwindale Park, and Jardin de Roca Park
• Approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority are meeting to discuss local emergency ratifications and housing program guidelines. The body will also consider contracts for grant writing and a loan subordination request for a home purchase.

• Resolution to extend local emergency regarding COVID-19 pandemic
• Revised guidelines for Senior Low/Moderate Income Housing Apartment Rental Program Las Casitas
• Contract with California Consulting, Inc. for grant writing management services
• Subordination of home purchase loan at 15850 Juarez Street
• Deed restriction for Prop 68 grants at Alfred F. Herrera Memorial Field in Irwindale Park

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with California Consulting, Inc. for grant writing management services on a monthly retainer basis, waiving formal bidding requirements. The Council also adopted resolutions extending the local COVID-19 emergency, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Regional Food Recovery Program agreement, and appointing Elizabeth Ramirez to the Irwindale Community Foundation Board. A motion was approved to direct the City Manager to meet with Northridge Management and a claimant to attempt resolution of a claim. The meeting was largely routine, with no public hearings held.

• Approved Consent Calendar, excluding Items 1F and 1G (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-73-3323 cancelling August 10, 2022 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-74-3324 extending local COVID-19 emergency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-79-3329 approving Amendment No. 2 to Regional Food Recovery Program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to direct City Manager to meet with Northridge Management and claimant to resolve claim (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-72-3322 approving contract with California Consulting, Inc. for grant writing services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-77-3327 appointing Elizabeth Ramirez to Irwindale Community Foundation Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-78-3328 appointing Mayor Burrola as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz as alternate for League of California Cities conference (unanimous)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to receive a verbal report on the Senior Center's hours of operation. The body will also receive updates from the Senior Center Manager and the Public Services Director.

• Verbal report on Senior Center Hours of Operation
• Approval of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Senior Citizen Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend that the City Council approve new Senior Center hours of operation: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; and Fridays from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The change, if approved by the Council, would take effect on August 29. The Commission also approved the consent calendar, including the June 27, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar, including June 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended new Senior Center hours to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Housing Authority are meeting to discuss updates to the Las Casitas Senior Low/Moderate Income Housing Apartment Rental Program. Proposed changes include a new definition and priority category for homeless individuals and revised residency requirements.

• Proposed priority category for persons who are homeless
• Proposed change to residency priority from 15 years to 5 years for Category A residents
• Proposed combining Disabled and Veteran statuses into a single first-priority category
• Closed session regarding existing litigation: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale (Case No. 22STCV01394)
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The Irwindale City Council met in special session and immediately recessed to closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation. No reportable action was taken on either item, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions. The only notable event was Councilmember Breceda abstaining from the existing litigation discussion due to a potential conflict of interest.

• Held closed session on anticipated litigation; no reportable action
• Held closed session on Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale; no reportable action
• Councilmember Breceda abstained from litigation discussion due to conflict of interest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a staff recommendation to update the Zoning Map to ensure consistency with the General Plan. This city-initiated cleanup aims to resolve non-conforming uses that currently limit property expansions and business growth.

• Proposed rezoning of Citrus View Ave, Meridian St, Mountain Ave, Park Rose Ave, Ruelas St, and Shrode Ave to R-1 (Single Family Residential)
• Proposed rezoning of Meridian St, Las Lomas Rd, and Huntington Dr from M-1 to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing)
• Proposed rezoning of Ramona Blvd and Vulcan Durbin Pit from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing)
• Proposed rezoning of Park Ave, Calle Burrola, Fraijo Ave, and Nora Ave from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential)
• Proposed General Plan change for Live Oak Lane and Arrow Highway from Regional Commercial to Industrial/Business Park and Specific Plan

The Irwindale Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 20, 2022, with three of five commissioners present. The only substantive action was a motion to continue the General Plan and Zoning Map Inconsistency item to the next meeting, approved unanimously by the three attending commissioners. No public hearings, discussion items, or other decisions were made.

• Continued General Plan and Zoning Map Inconsistency item to next meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the hiring of a retired annuitant as interim Chief of Police. The body is also reviewing potential housing sites and densities to comply with the 2021-2029 SCAG 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

• Resolution to hire a retired annuitant as Interim Chief of Police
• Discussion of potential housing sites for the Housing Element & General Plan Update
• Re-ratification of local emergency and authorization of remote meetings through August 12, 2022
• Authorization to apply for and administer Measure A grant funds
• Release of bonds for Parcel Map 72864 at 16203-16233 Arrow Highway

The City Council approved hiring a retired annuitant as interim chief of police for a limited duration (Resolution No. 2022-70-3320), with Councilmember Breceda opposed and Councilmember Garcia abstaining. The council also discussed and reached consensus on several potential housing sites for the 2021-2029 RHNA cycle, including rejecting the Schabarum Avenue site and agreeing to staff recommendations for other sites, though no formal vote was taken on the housing element. Consent calendar items were approved, including minutes, warrants, facility closures, and resolutions on Measure A grant funds and claims time tolling.

• Approved hiring retired annuitant as interim chief of police (Resolution 2022-70-3320) (3-1-1)
• Approved consent calendar, excluding Item 1F (unanimous)
• Approved end-of-year closure of city facilities Dec 26, 2022 – Jan 8, 2023
• Adopted Resolution 2022-67-3317 authorizing Measure A grant fund applications
• Adopted Resolution 2022-71-3321 delegating claims time tolling authority
• Reached consensus to reject Schabarum Avenue site for housing
• Reached consensus to agree with staff recommendations on Irwindale Ave & Avenida Padilla site
• Pulled Item 1F (release of bonds for Arrow Highway parcel map) from agenda

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will hold a special meeting on July 13, 2022. The agenda includes a closed session for the council to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will receive verbal updates regarding recycled water research for city parks and a recap of 4th of July festivities. The meeting also includes reports from the recreation, aquatics, public works, and public services departments.

• Recycled Water / Non-Potable Water Research for City Parks update
• Recap on 4th of July Festivities update
• Recreation Manager update
• Aquatics Supervisor update
• Public Works Supervisor update

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission discussed fee structures and registration policies for the Irwindale Senior Center. The body recommended a specific fee increase for non-residents to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Recommendation to City Council to increase non-resident fees for 10-week classes to $10, plus $1 for each additional week
• Discussion on prioritizing Irwindale residents for event and activity sign-ups
• Review of registration procedures and the use of a numbering system for patrons
• Discussion regarding the current operating hours of the Senior Center

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the minutes from the May 23, 2022 meeting. No new business was brought before the commission. Updates were provided on upcoming events, the recent Prom, and Senior Center procedures.

• Approved consent calendar including May 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session and a regular session. Key actions include adopting the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, discussing potential housing development sites, and conducting public hearings regarding business center assessments.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Ordinance No. 761)
• Discussion of potential housing sites for regional needs assessment
• Public hearing for Irwindale Business Center Sewer and Street Lighting assessments
• Resolution to extend the local emergency regarding COVID-19
• Appointment of members to the Irwindale Community Foundation

The City Council adopted the FY 2022-23 budget and compensation plan, approved the consent calendar, and appointed members to the Irwindale Community Foundation. They also discussed potential housing sites for RHNA compliance, with no final decision made. The meeting included several routine approvals and public comments.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget (Ordinance No. 761) on second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted compensation plan resolution (No. 2022-61-3311) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and meeting cancellations (unanimous, Garcia abstained on Item 1D)
• Adopted resolution accepting Irwindale Community Foundation donation (No. 2022-56-3306)
• Extended local COVID-19 emergency (Resolution No. 2022-66-3316)
• Appointed Michelle Duran, Ruben Tapia, and Larry Burrola to Irwindale Community Foundation (unanimous)
• Adopted sewer and street lighting assessment resolutions (Nos. 2022-63-3313 and 2022-62-3312) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Irwindale Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appropriation of supplemental law enforcement funds and a contract for city boundary surveying. The body is also considering the re-ratification of a local emergency to allow for remote hybrid meetings.

• Contract for Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. for jurisdictional boundary survey in the amount of $39,600 plus a $5,940 contingency
• Appropriation of $161,836.96 for the Citizen Option for Public Safety Program (COPS) AB3229
• Resolution to re-ratify a local emergency and authorize remote hybrid meetings from June 8 to July 8, 2022
• Requests for Irwindale Sister Cities Association and Irwindale Lions Club to conduct fireworks sales
• Acceptance of donated funds from the Irwindale Community Foundation for fiscal year 2022-2023

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 761 on first reading to adopt the FY 2022-2023 budget and adopted Resolution No. 2022-51-3301 establishing the appropriations limit. The council also approved operations budget requests to add one week to Mariachi Fest and one hour of Zumba Gold per week, resulting in a total city deficit of $199,600. The budget ordinance will have a second reading on June 22.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 761 adopting FY 2022-2023 budget on first reading
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-51-3301 establishing appropriations limit (unanimous)
• Approved operations budget requests adding one week to Mariachi Fest and one hour of Zumba Gold per week (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar except Items 1D, 1E, 1G (unanimous)
• Adopted Joint Resolution Nos. 2022-54-3304, SA 2022-55-3305, HA 2022-12-122, RA 2022-03-030 ratifying investment policy and delegating authority to City Treasurer
• Approved contract with Chris Nelson & Associates, Inc. for $39,600 plus $5,940 contingency for boundary survey and blue line striping
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-60-3310 appropriating federal asset forfeiture funds for police department
• Approved fireworks sales requests for Irwindale Sister City Association and Irwindale Lions Club (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates on Irwindale Community Foundation donations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting includes reports on funding requests for the Recreation and Aquatics divisions.

• Summer Patrol verbal update
• Irwindale Community Foundation donations for FY 2022-2023 to Recreation
• Aquatics FY 2022/23 ICF budget request

City Council

The City Council is meeting to call for a general municipal election and approve funding for road maintenance and police equipment. The body is also discussing assessment districts for sewer and street lighting in the Irwindale Business Center.

• Resolution No. 2022-52-3302 calling for a general municipal election on November 8, 2022
• SB1 Local Streets and Roads Program project list and funding for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
• Budget transfer of $28,100 in COPS grant funds for outfitting two police vehicles
• Proposed assessments for sewer and street lighting in the Irwindale Business Center
• Return of a claim from Fred & Rebecca Barbosa due to untimely filing

The Irwindale City Council approved several consent calendar items, including resolutions for the November 2022 election, SB1 road funding, assessment districts, a COPS grant budget transfer, and donations. They also approved a motion to return a claim from Fred and Rebecca Barbosa due to untimely filing, and discussed housing and budget workshops. Two budget-related motions were approved: training five staff members as certified trainers and renting a portable stage for FY 2022-23.

• Approved consent calendar except Item 1C (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-52-3302 calling November 8, 2022 general municipal election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-44-3294 approving SB1 road maintenance project list for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-49-3299 and 2022-48-3298 for sewer and street light assessment districts, set public hearing for June 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-47-3297 approving $28,100 COPS grant budget transfer for police vehicle equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-50-3300 and 2022-53-3303 accepting donated funds and approving donation to Irwindale Educational Foundation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return Barbosa claim due to untimely filing (unanimous, Breceda recused)
• Approved costs for training five staff as certified trainers and renting portable stage for FY 2022-23 budget (both unanimous)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission is reviewing whether to maintain current non-resident fees or recommend a price increase to the City Council. The body is also receiving updates on registration policies and class absence procedures.

• Review of non-resident fees for the Irwindale Senior Center
• Verbal update on Registration Policy Procedures
• Verbal update on Policy on Absences from City Classes / Programs
• Approval of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Senior Citizen Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve an increase in non-resident fees for 10-week classes to $10, with an additional $1 for each additional week. The Commission also approved the consent calendar, including the April 6, 2022 minutes. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed as verbal updates only.

• Approved consent calendar including April 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve non-resident fee increase to $10 for 10-week classes, plus $1 per additional week (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a permit for bulk landscape and gardening material storage at 1399 Las Lomas Road. They will also review a site plan for a new 129,830 square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for bulk landscape/gardening material sale and grandstand equipment storage at 1399 Las Lomas Road
• Site Plan and Design Review for a ±129,830 square-foot concrete tilt-up building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road

The Commission approved Resolution No. 815(22), granting Conditional Use Permit No. 02-2021 for outdoor storage and sale of bulk landscaping materials and grandstand equipment at 1399 Las Lomas Road, subject to conditions. The vote was 4-0, with Chair Gomez absent. The Commission also continued Site Plan and Design Review No. 04-2020 for a 129,830-square-foot building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road to a date uncertain.

• Approved Resolution No. 815(22) for Conditional Use Permit No. 02-2021 at 1399 Las Lomas Road (4-0)
• Continued Site Plan and Design Review No. 04-2020 for 4416 Azusa Canyon Road to a date uncertain (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session at 5:00 p.m. and a regular session at 6:30 p.m. Items include appointing a City Treasurer, authorizing fund investments, and discussing a home improvement loan subordination for 16165 Progress Lane.

• Appointment of Kambiz Borhani as Finance Director / City Treasurer
• Subordination of a home improvement loan at 16165 Progress Lane for approximately $25,867
• Authorization to invest monies into the Local Agency Investment Fund
• Las Casitas Eligibility Ranking List and blind drawing
• Verbal report on the 10-Acre Site

The City Council unanimously approved pursuing general parking guidelines for Morada Street, enforcing a 72-hour parking restriction per the Municipal Code, posting applicable signage, and researching an ordinance to restrict oversize vehicles. The decision followed discussion about parking lots at 5223 and 5239 Morada Street, including concerns about enforcement, zoning, and maintenance. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural, including consent calendar approvals and staff reports.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes and warrants/payroll (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing general parking guidelines for Morada Street (unanimous)
• Approved enforcing 72-hour parking restriction per Municipal Code (unanimous)
• Approved posting applicable signage for Morada Street parking (unanimous)
• Approved researching ordinance to restrict oversize vehicles (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Reclamation Authority will meet jointly to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will review budget summaries and provide direction on the proposed spending and revenues.

• Proposed General Fund total budget of $28,195,280 with an estimated deficit of $326,000
• Proposed Mining Impact Fund total budget of $4,475,000 with an estimated deficit of $2,002,010
• Proposed Reclamation Authority total budget of $2,062,760 with an estimated surplus of $13,790
• Proposed Housing Authority total budget of $25,400 with an estimated deficit of $520,200
• Reclamation Authority member stipends of $300 per attending member

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive updates on various fiscal year 2022/23 budget requests. The meeting includes reviews of donation requests for the Irwindale Community Foundation from the Aquatics Center, Recreation, and Public Services Maintenance departments.

• Aquatics Department Budget Request FY 2022/23 update
• Aquatics FY 2022/23 ICF Budget Request review
• Recreation Budget Requests FY 22-23 update
• Recreation FY 2022/23 ICF Budget Request review
• Public Services Maintenance FY 2022/23 ICF Budget Request review

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will vote on a new policy for video surveillance on school and charter buses. The agenda also includes approving a fireworks contract for the 4th of July and extending the city's annual audit contract. A closed session will address litigation and real property negotiations.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-39-3289 for a School/Charter Bus Video Surveillance System Policy
• Waiver of formal bidding to authorize an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for a 4th of July fireworks show
• Approval of a two-year extension of the annual audit services contract with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP
• Closed session conference regarding the Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale litigation (Case No. 22STCV01394)
• Closed session negotiation regarding the Olive Pit property (APN 8415-001-906, 908) with United Rock Products Corp.

The City Council approved a resolution waiving formal bidding and authorizing the City Manager to contract with Pyro Spectaculars for the July 4th fireworks show at the Housing Authority-owned 10-acre site on Allen Drive. The council also adopted a school/charter bus video surveillance system policy and approved several consent calendar items, including an audit contract extension and out-of-state travel for staff. Item No. 5, regarding the Resident ID program, was pulled from the agenda and not discussed.

• Approved fireworks show contract with Pyro Spectaculars for July 4th at 10-acre site (unanimous, Breceda abstaining)
• Adopted school/charter bus video surveillance system policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes, warrants, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved extension of audit services contract with Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP for two years
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-36-3286 amending personnel rules for part-time eligibility lists
• Approved out-of-state travel for one staff member to APWA conference in Charlotte, NC
• Received and filed Investment Quarterly Report for March 31, 2022

Senior Citizen Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the March 28, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes updates from the Senior Center Manager and the Public Services Director.

• Approval of March 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission approved the March 28, 2022 minutes and the consent calendar. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and discussions about Senior Center events, fees, and future agenda items.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a study session regarding the General Plan Update.

• Study Session on the General Plan Update

The Irwindale City Council and Planning Commission met in a special joint study session on the General Plan update. No decisions or votes were taken, as Director Simpson noted that no decision would be made at this meeting. The session covered housing, safety, and environmental justice elements, including RHNA requirements and community engagement.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at the study session
• Discussed General Plan update process and elements
• Reviewed RHNA requirements and potential housing sites
• Discussed environmental justice element and air quality concerns
• Requested additional resident workshop for June

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting to conduct a study session regarding the General Plan Update.

• Study Session on the General Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for the onsite sale and outdoor storage of bulk landscape, gardening, and grandstand materials. The project is located at 1399 Las Lomas Road in the M-2 Heavy Manufacturing zone.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 02-2021: 1399 Las Lomas Road (Michael McKain, Cal Blend Soils Inc.)

City Council

The Irwindale City Council is holding a special meeting with limited public access. The only substantive item is the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 760, which would amend the municipal code to include the Covina Vikings Youth Football Organization in the definition of 'organization'.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 760 amending IMC 8.16.010 to include Covina Vikings Youth Football Organization

The Irwindale City Council held a special meeting on April 18, 2022, and the only substantive item was a proposed ordinance to amend the definition of 'organization' to allow the Covina Vikings Youth Football Organization to sell fireworks in 2022. After public comments opposing additional non-profit fireworks sellers, the council voted unanimously to receive and file the staff report and take no action on the ordinance, effectively denying the request. Councilmember Garcia was absent.

• Received and filed staff report on Ordinance No. 760, taking no action (unanimous; Garcia absent)
• Effectively denied Covina Vikings Youth Football Organization's request to sell fireworks in Irwindale for 2022

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including a new police officers' contract and a compensation plan for city employees. The body is also considering the appropriation of funds for a highway project and a fee waiver for a local vote center.

• Appropriation of $615,310.14 from Measure W fund for the Arrow Highway Beautification Project
• Tentative agreement for a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Irwindale Police Officers’ Association (IPOA)
• Resolution No. 2022-29-3279 to establish the number of positions and compensation for city employees
• Fee waiver for the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder to use a city facility as a vote center for the June 7, 2022 election
• Closed session negotiations regarding the Olive Pit and Las Casitas (5164 Ayon Avenue) properties

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss several park and city updates including a graffiti removal presentation and the Irwindale Park Improvements Project. Members are also scheduled to review a draft video surveillance policy for school and charter buses.

• Irwindale Municipal Code 9.32 – Graffiti Prohibition and Removal update
• Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phase IV and V update
• Update on Library Location
• Review of draft School / Charter Bus Video Surveillance System Policy

Senior Citizen Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the February 28, 2022, meeting and receive updates regarding senior center activities and public services. The agenda includes a consent calendar for routine business approval.

• Approval of February 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update on upcoming events and spring class registrations
• Public Services Director update regarding City Hall service road resurfacing by WSPave

City Council

The Irwindale Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to conduct a hearing on an applicant's appeal of a proposed determination for the Las Casitas eligibility list. The board will consider evidence and later decide whether to grant or deny the appeal.

• Appeal hearing for Gilbert Guzman regarding Las Casitas eligibility

The Irwindale Housing Authority unanimously approved an appeal by Gilbert Guzman to overturn staff's determination and restore him to the Las Casitas senior apartments eligibility list. The board directed staff to bring back a resolution at the April 13 meeting, with Guzman waiving the seven-day decision period. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with Board Member Breceda absent.

• Approved appeal to restore Gilbert Guzman to Las Casitas eligibility list (unanimous, Breceda absent)
• Directed staff to bring back a resolution to grant the appeal at April 13 meeting
• Accepted Guzman's waiver of the seven-day decision period

City Council

The Council will hold a special meeting regarding existing litigation and real property negotiations. The regular session includes discussions on employee compensation plans, water production rights, and Chamber of Commerce agreements.

• Litigation: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale (Case 22STCV01394)
• Property Negotiation: Las Casitas at 5164 Ayon Avenue
• Property Negotiation: Olive Pit sublease with United Rock Products Corp.
• Lease of City’s water production rights (285.38 acre-feet) for FY 2021/2022
• Resolution to establish city employee positions, classes, and compensation

The Irwindale City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, with specific abstentions. This included adopting resolutions for employee classifications and compensation, excusing a parks commissioner from meetings, leasing the city's water production rights to San Gabriel Valley Water Company, and approving services and lease agreements with the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce. No new business or public hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously; Ortiz abstained on Item 1D, Breceda on Item 1F
• Adopted Resolution 2022-24-3274 establishing employee positions and compensation
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25-3275 approving new job classifications
• Adopted Resolution 2022-26-3276 excusing Teresa Ortiz from Parks & Recreation Commission meetings (Ortiz abstained)
• Approved lease of 285.38 acre-feet of water production rights to San Gabriel Valley Water Company for FY 2021/2022
• Approved services and lease agreements with Irwindale Chamber of Commerce (Breceda abstained)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. The public hearing item was pulled by the applicant, leaving no other items for discussion.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a site plan and design review for a speculative industrial building. The body is also reviewing meeting minutes from 2021 and early 2022.

• Proposed ±129,830 square-foot concrete tilt-up building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 813(22) regarding a Mitigated Negative Declaration for 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 814(22) to approve Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 04-2020
• Conditional Use Permit No. 02-2021 for 1399 Las Lomas Road was pulled and will be re-noticed

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct a tour of several city facilities including the Dan Diaz Recreation Center and Aquatics Center. The meeting also includes a discussion for public comment regarding El Nido Park and Little Park of Irwindale.

• Tour of Dan Diaz Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, Irwindale Park, and Jardin de Roca Park
• Public discussion on El Nido Park and Little Park of Irwindale

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a threat of litigation from Californians for Homeownership regarding the city's housing elements. The body will also consider extending the local COVID-19 emergency and approving a labor agreement with the Irwindale City Employees Association.

• Potential litigation regarding the city's sixth cycle revised housing element
• Tentative Agreement for Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Irwindale City Employees Association (ICEA) for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024
• Resolution to extend the local emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
• Negotiation of potential sale of Las Casitas at 5164 Ayon Avenue between Northridge Group and Housing Authority
• Sublease price and terms negotiation for Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908) with United Rock Products Corp.

The City Council approved the mid-year financial review and adjustments to the FY 2021-2022 budget, including several staffing reclassifications and new positions, capital improvement deferrals, and expenditure requests. The council also approved allowing one additional non-profit organization to sell fireworks at one other location, selected a site for a new standalone library, and formed an ad hoc committee on homelessness.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget adjustments (Resolution 2022-15-3265) with individual staffing votes (unanimous)
• Approved staffing reclassifications: Office Specialist to Communications Specialist, Departmental Aide to Senior Center Leader, Engineering Technician to Assistant Engineer, and new Housing Coordinator and Housing Office Specialist (all unanimous)
• Approved reclassifications: Lieutenant to Captain (3-2), Senior HR/Risk Analyst to Benefits Administrator (3-2), Bus Driver to Senior Bus Driver (4-1), Police Records Clerk to Dispatcher (3-1-1)
• Denied reclassification of Senior Finance Analyst (2-3)
• Deferred capital improvement projects (Recreation/Library Building, Irwindale Park Phase III, Police Station, Our Lady of Guadalupe) to FY 22/23 (unanimous)
• Approved all expenditure budget requests, with Residential Waste reduced from $85,000 to $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved allowing one additional non-profit to sell fireworks at one other location, waiving 1-year minimum, for Northview High School sports (unanimous)
• Selected grass area west of existing library as site for new standalone library (unanimous, 2 absent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission is reviewing updates on the Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV and V. Discussion also includes potential changes to 4th of July community events and a upcoming special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2022.

• Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV and V update
• Special Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on March 12, 2022
• 4th of July community events discussion

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet via teleconference to conduct routine business. The agenda includes updates from the Senior Center Manager and the Public Services Director.

• Approval of January 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission met and unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the January 24, 2022 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates from staff on senior center events, facility improvements, and mask requirements.

• Approved consent calendar including January 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss labor negotiations with ICEA and IPOA, as well as a lease amendment for 16102 E. Arrow Highway. The regular session includes discussions on noise policy, curfew policy, and temporary homeless housing.

• Lease amendment negotiation for 16102 E. Arrow Highway
• Litigation discussion regarding Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale
• Cooperative agreement with Baldwin Park for Ramona Boulevard resurfacing
• Resolution to declare surplus equipment and electronics
• Resolution to declare surplus police vehicles

The City Council approved a motion to hold three 4th of July community events: an additional Music in the Park concert, a Community Independence Day Picnic, and a Fireworks Spectacular show. The curfew policy item (2B) was pulled from the agenda by staff for further analysis. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including resolutions declaring surplus property and vehicles, and appointing City Manager Julian A. Miranda as City Clerk.

• Approved 4th of July events: concert, picnic, fireworks (unanimous; Garcia absent)
• Pulled curfew policy item 2B from agenda for further analysis
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and reports (unanimous; Garcia absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-17-3267 declaring surplus property
• Adopted Resolution 2022-16-3266 declaring surplus vehicles
• Adopted Resolution 2022-18-3268 appointing City Manager Miranda as City Clerk
• Approved cooperative agreement with Baldwin Park for Ramona Blvd resurfacing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a site plan and design review for a speculative concrete tilt-up building. The body is also reviewing environmental documents and meeting minutes.

• Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 04-2020 for a ±129,830 square-foot speculative industrial building at 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Resolution No. 813(22) to recommend adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
• Resolution No. 814(22) to recommend approval of the site plan and design review for 4416 Azusa Canyon Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2021 and November 17, 2021

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for a proposed 129,830-square-foot speculative concrete tilt-up building at 4476 Azusa Canyon Road. The decision was made to allow commissioners more time to study environmental and traffic concerns raised by the public and a comment letter from SAFER. The project, which includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration, will be brought back at a later meeting.

• Continued Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 04-2020 for a 129,830-sq-ft building at 4476 Azusa Canyon Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2021 and November 17, 2021 regular meetings (4-0-1 abstention)
• Discussed potential zoning code amendment for parapet height limits, deferred to comprehensive code update

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to amend the city's classification and compensation plans for employees. The body will also review the 2022 Legislative Platform and plans for traffic safety improvements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations and real property lease terms.

• Approval of plans and specifications for speed hump installation on Juarez
• Resolution No. 2022-13-3263 to amend job classifications and specifications
• Resolution No. 2022-14-3264 to establish employee compensation and position numbers
• Adoption of the 2022 Legislative Platform
• Closed session regarding lease amendment for 16102 E. Arrow Highway

The City Council postponed four staff reclassifications until after the mid-year budget review, then adopted Resolution 2022-14-3264 establishing the number of positions, schedule of classes, and compensation for city employees, with the reclassifications removed. The resolution passed 3-2, with Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia opposed. The council also approved the 2022 Legislative Platform and several consent calendar items, including speed hump plans for Juarez.

• Postponed four staff reclassifications until after mid-year budget review (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14-3264 on employee positions and compensation (3-2)
• Approved 2022 Legislative Platform (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, warrants, and speed hump plans for Juarez (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss direction for the Dan Diaz Recreation Center capital project and review recommendations for July 4th community events. The meeting also includes receiving updates on citywide surveillance camera site plans, the 2022 aquatics schedule, and park replanting.

• Irwindale Public Library and Dan Diaz Recreation Center Capital Improvement Project discussion
• Review of 4th of July community events
• Citywide surveillance camera site plans for recreation, aquatics, parks, and playgrounds
• Tentative schedule for the 2022 Aquatics Season
• Replanting at Jardin de Roca Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of Julian A. Miranda as City Manager and the adoption of an Economic Development Incentive Program. The body is also deciding on several construction contracts for residential resurfacing and the extension of the local COVID-19 emergency.

• Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $590,000 for Residential Resurfacing Project - Phase I
• Contract with Z&K Consultants for $59,968 for construction management and inspection
• Appointment of Julian A. Miranda as City Manager and approval of employment agreement
• Adoption of an Economic Development Incentive Program
• Resolution to extend the local emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

The City Council appointed Julian A. Miranda as City Manager and approved his employment agreement, with Councilmember Garcia opposed and Councilmember Breceda absent. The council also adopted an economic development incentive program, approved a fee waiver for Lawrence Cervantes, and directed staff to collaborate with United Rock on permits and tonnage clarification.

• Appointed Julian A. Miranda as City Manager (3-1, Garcia opposed, Breceda absent)
• Adopted Economic Development Incentive Program (unanimous, Breceda absent)
• Approved fee waiver for Lawrence Cervantes and directed city to replace curb and reimburse costs (unanimous, Breceda and Burrola absent)
• Directed staff to collaborate with United Rock on permits/easements and clarify tonnage limits (unanimous, Breceda absent)
• Approved $590,000 resurfacing contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. and $59,968 construction management contract with Z & K Consultants (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05-3254 appropriating asset forfeiture funds for police (consent calendar)
• Extended local COVID-19 emergency via Resolution 2022-08-3257 (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-3259 authorizing CalRecycle SB 1383 grant application (consent calendar)

Senior Citizen Commission

The Commission will conduct the swearing-in of newly appointed Commissioner Iris Rodriguez and perform a reorganization of the body. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the November 22, 2021, meeting.

• Swearing-in of Commissioner Iris Rodriguez
• Reorganization of the Senior Citizen Commission
• Approval of November 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission reorganized its leadership, unanimously appointing Commissioner Diaz as Chair and Commissioner Guzman as Vice Chair. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting, with Commissioner Gonzales abstaining. No new business was discussed.

• Commissioner Diaz unanimously appointed as Chair
• Commissioner Guzman unanimously appointed as Vice Chair
• Consent calendar approved, including November 22, 2021 minutes (Commissioner Gonzales abstaining)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a reorganization of its leadership. This process includes electing a new Chair and a new Vice-Chair via roll call votes.

• Election of Planning Commission Chair
• Election of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 9, August 18, and September 15, 2021

The Irwindale Planning Commission reorganized, electing Suzanne Gomez as Chair and Enoch Burrola as Vice Chair by unanimous roll call votes. The commission approved the August 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes after a motion to reconsider, with abstentions from Commissioners Fuentes and Burrola. Minutes from August 9 and September 15, 2021 were deferred for review by Commissioner Fuentes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Suzanne Gomez as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Enoch Burrola as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes (3-0-2, Fuentes and Burrola abstained)
• Deferred approval of August 9 and September 15, 2021 minutes for review by Commissioner Fuentes

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of an ordinance for organics waste disposal and recycling. The body is also considering resolutions to re-ratify a local emergency to allow for remote or hybrid meetings. Other business includes personnel classifications and the rejection of two legal claims.

• Ordinance No. 759: Regulations for organics waste disposal, reduction, and recycling per SB 1383
• Resolution to authorize remote or hybrid meetings from January 13 to February 12, 2022
• Closed session negotiation for the sale of Las Casitas at 5164 Ayon Avenue
• Resolutions 2021-123-3245, 2021-117-3239, and 2021-126-3248 regarding job classifications and compensation
• Proposed rejection of claims filed by Andre Camarena and Angelica Lopez Robledo

The Council tabled a motion to adopt resolutions on job classifications and compensation until the mid-year budget review and hiring of a new City Manager, after a 2-2 vote. It then unanimously approved two resolutions establishing benefits and compensation for part-time and at-will employees, and adopted a resolution re-ratifying a local emergency and authorizing remote hybrid meetings for 30 days. The Council also rejected two claims, adopted an organics waste ordinance, and approved a $9,470 CDBG allocation for senior meals.

• Tabled resolutions on job classifications and compensation (2-2 vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-117-3239 (benefits for part-time/at-will employees) unanimously
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-126-3248 (positions and compensation) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-02-3251 (re-ratify local emergency, remote meetings) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 759 (organics waste disposal regulations) unanimously
• Rejected claim of Andre Camarena
• Rejected claim of Angelica Lopez Robledo
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-01-3250 (CDBG allocation for senior meals) unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to reorganize its leadership and discuss operational hours for the Dan Diaz Recreation Center. The body will also provide direction on a capital improvement project for the Irwindale Public Library and the Dan Diaz Recreation Center.

• Commission reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of early hours of operation for the Dan Diaz Recreation Center
• Direction on the Irwindale Public Library and Dan Diaz Recreation Center Capital Improvement Project
• Review of replanting list at Jardin de Roca Park
• Maintenance report for Dan Diaz Recreation Center and Irwindale Park Restrooms