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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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