Irwindale public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider awarding construction contracts for library and street improvements, approve software for building inspections, and approve personnel adjustments and American Rescue Plan Act fund reallocations.

• Award contract for Public Library Improvement Project to R.C. Construction Services for $8,084,701
• Award contract for Morada Street CMU Block Wall Improvement Project to Leonida Builders for $118,200
• Approve software system for permit tracking and building inspections with CityTech Solutions for $87,600
• Authorize as-needed building and safety services with Transtech Engineers and JAS Pacific
• Approve reallocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

Planning Commission

The Irwindale Planning Commission will consider three resolutions: (1) a recommendation that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 786 approving Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 02‑2016 for the 2200 Arrow Highway site; (2) a recommendation to adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 03‑2023, which replaces Title 17 of the municipal zoning code with a comprehensive update; and (3) a recommendation to adopt Zone Change No. 04‑2023, updating the official zoning map to reflect the new code. All items are presented as CEQA‑exempt and will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 02‑2016 for 2200 Arrow Highway (postpone convenience store phase)
• Resolution No. 841(24) recommending City Council adopt Ordinance No. 786 approving the amendment
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 03‑2023 to replace Title 17 (Zoning) with a comprehensive code update
• Zone Change No. 04‑2023 to amend the official zoning map in line with the new code
• Resolutions No. 828(24) and 829(24) recommending City Council adopt the zoning ordinance amendment and zone change

Senior Citizen Commission

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

• Approval of minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. on December 11, 2024 for a special session. Council members will hear a workshop presentation on battery energy storage systems and will accept public comments on agenda items. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, AB 2449 disclosures, and spontaneous communications. No specific actions or votes are listed beyond the workshop discussion.

• Workshop on Battery Energy Storage Systems
• AB 2449 disclosures regarding remote participation
• Spontaneous communications limited to agenda items
• Roll call of council members
• Comments from city councilmembers

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will vote on an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Azusa for development of the North Kincaid Pit located in both jurisdictions. The meeting also includes approvals for a $65,520 contract with Willdan Financial Services, an amendment to the PlanetBids electronic procurement contract, adoption of Ordinance No. 781 establishing a supplemental transactions and use tax, and an amendment to the lease with the United States Postal Service. Additional items cover an ARPA funding update and related budget resolution.

• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the MOU between Irwindale and Azusa for North Kincaid Pit development
• Authorize contract with Willdan Financial Services for Development Impact Fee Study Update up to $65,520
• Amend Contract Services Agreement with PlanetBids, Inc. for eProcurement software
• Adopt Ordinance No. 781 creating a supplemental transactions and use tax at a rate of 0.25%
• Approve amendment to the lease with the United States Postal Service for the post office site at 16025 Calle Del Norte

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider an earlier start time for its regular meetings. It will receive a verbal presentation on the Irwindale Aquatics Center swimming pool improvements project. It will also receive a verbal update on the Irwindale Parks Improvements Project phases IV and V. Routine items include approval of the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve minutes of the November 6, 2024 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Discuss earlier start time for regular Parks & Recreation Commission meetings
• Verbal presentation on Irwindale Aquatics Center swimming pool improvements project
• Verbal update on Irwindale Parks Improvements Project Phases IV & V

Senior Citizen Commission

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the October 28, 2024, meeting and hear updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director. The body will also accept public comments on agenda items and new business.

• Approval of October 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update
• Public comments on agenda items
• Public comments on new business

Irwindale Community Foundation

The Irwindale Community Foundation is meeting to decide on accepting a monetary donation and review financial reports. The board will also discuss future fundraising opportunities and receive a Brown Act presentation.

• Proposed acceptance of a $20,000 donation from Rexford Industrial - 14005 Live Oak, LLC
• Review of FY 2023-2024 funding expenditures (January – June)
• Overview of the FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Discussion of future fundraising opportunities for long-term revenue
• Approval of October 7, 2024 special meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Irwindale Planning Commission will vote on a series of resolutions recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopt related land‑use changes for the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan at 13620 Live Oak Lane. The items include amending the General Plan, adopting a zone ordinance amendment, changing the zoning designation, and approving a tentative parcel map. Routine consent‑calendar business will also be addressed.

• Resolution No. 834(24) – recommend City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023020290) for the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan
• Resolution No. 835(24) – recommend amendment of the General Plan (GPA No. 02‑2022) to change land use from regional commercial to Specific Plan for 13620 Live Oak Lane
• Resolution No. 836(24) – recommend adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 02‑2023 to add the Specific Plan to Title 17 of the Irwindale Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 837(24) – recommend Zone Change No. 02‑2022 to modify zoning from M‑2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to the Specific Plan
• Resolution No. 838(24) – recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83854 to create seven parcels in the M‑2 zone

City Council

The Irwindale City Council and Planning Commission will meet for a special joint session. The agenda includes disclosures under AB 2449, a study session on battery energy storage systems, limited spontaneous communications, and comments from council members and commissioners. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Study session on battery energy storage systems
• AB 2449 disclosures regarding remote participation
• Spontaneous communications limited to agenda items
• Comments from city council members and planning commissioners
• Roll call of council members and commissioners

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider accepting two California Office of Traffic Safety federal grants—$100,000 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and $135,000 for the Traffic Records Improvement Project. The council will also vote on a joint powers authority agreement to join the PRISM Authority, approve an amendment with PlaceWorks, Inc. for an environmental study at 13620 Live Oak Lane, and adopt construction change orders for the residential resurfacing project. Additional items include personnel adjustments, a parade permit fee waiver, and the veterans monument improvement project.

• Accept $100,000 OTS grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Resolution No. 2024-83-3560)
• Accept $135,000 OTS grant for the Traffic Records Improvement Project (Resolution No. 2024-84-3561)
• Approve Joint Powers Authority agreement to join the PRISM Authority (Resolution No. 2024-91-3568)
• Approve Amendment No. 3 with PlaceWorks, Inc. for an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report at 13620 Live Oak Lane
• Approve construction change orders totaling $130,471.71 for Residential Resurfacing Project – Phase III (Resolution No. 2024-95-3572)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve routine consent calendar items, including the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and the Irwindale Aquatics Center incident report summary. Commissioners will receive and file verbal reports on the Aquatics Center swimming pool improvements project and the Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV and V. The body will also discuss an earlier start time for its regular meetings and hear updates from the Recreation Manager, Aquatics Supervisor, Public Works Supervisor, and Public Services Director.

• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Receive and file Irwindale Aquatics Center Summary of Incident Reports for the 2024 season
• Receive and file verbal report on Aquatics Center swimming pool improvements project
• Receive and file verbal report on Irwindale Park Improvements Project Phases IV & V
• Discuss earlier start time for regular Parks & Recreation Commission meetings

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider an urgency ordinance that extends the temporary moratorium on billboard applications for an additional 10 months and 15 days. The council will also vote on a fee waiver of $1,024 for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses nonprofit organization. Staff will recommend rejecting the liability claim filed by Richard Gomez against the City and Housing Authority. Closed‑session items include a liability claim, a conference with a labor negotiator, and a conference with legal counsel on existing litigation.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 789 – extend billboard moratorium by 10 months and 15 days
• Resolution No. 2024-87-3564 – waive $1,024 transportation/oversized vehicle fees for the Tournament of Roses
• Reject claim of Richard Gomez vs. City of Irwindale and Irwindale Housing Authority
• Closed‑session liability claim discussion (Claimant: Richard Gomez)
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator and legal counsel on existing litigation

Senior Citizen Commission

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission will consider routine business on the consent calendar, including approval of the September 23, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive updates from the Senior Center Manager and the Public Services Director. The meeting includes a period for spontaneous public comments and a discussion of any requests to place items on future agendas.

• Approve minutes of the September 23, 2024 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update
• Spontaneous communications from the public
• Consider requests for future agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a comprehensive land use program for a 66.64-acre property at 13620 Live Oak Lane. The body is also reviewing a rezoning request for 5100 Allen Drive and a site plan for 2200 Arrow Highway.

• Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan at 13620 Live Oak Lane: proposed industrial business park with up to 997,796 square feet of building space and battery energy storage facilities
• Zone Change No. 02-2024 and General Plan Amendment No. 03-2024: proposal to rezone 5100 Allen Drive from Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) to Light-Multiple Residential (R-2)
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 83854: proposal to create seven parcels at 13620 Live Oak Lane
• Site Plan and Design Review (DA) No. 01-2024 for 2200 Arrow Highway
• Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Irwindale Gateway Specific Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session to negotiate the price and terms of payment for six different properties. The regular meeting includes a consent calendar with items regarding council procedures, a billboard moratorium report, and a claim rejection.

• Real estate negotiations for 16124 Calle de Paseo, 4846 Irwindale Avenue, 16249 Arrow Highway, 16359 Arrow Highway, 14905 Los Angeles Street, and 15821 Hidalgo Street
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-86-3563 to revise Council Procedures
• Indemnity Agreement for development at 16005 E. Foothill Blvd
• Rejection of claim by Richard Gomez vs. City of Irwindale
• Written report on Ordinance No. 785 regarding a moratorium on billboards

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for October 16, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2024.

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider a $148,500 professional services contract for a topographic and hydrographic survey and adopt several policy and budget resolutions. Items include appropriating $45,000 for additional part‑time recreation staff, updating the facility rental policy for city parks, and allocating federal asset forfeiture funds to the Police Department. The council will also update the city’s conflict‑of‑interest code and discuss pending property negotiations and anticipated litigation in closed session.

• Award $148,500 contract to WestLand Group, Inc. for topographic/hydrographic survey (Engineering)
• Approve $45,000 appropriation for additional 1,950 part‑time hours for the Recreation Division (Public Services)
• Adopt revised facility & open space rental policy for Dan Diaz Recreation Center, Aquatics Center and parks (Public Services)
• Approve receipt and appropriation of federal asset forfeiture funds for the Police Department (Police)
• Adopt resolution updating the conflict‑of‑interest code for designated city personnel and consultants (City Clerk)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review resident survey results regarding 4th of July community events. The body will also discuss the special event stage and the Kidzone waiting list to provide direction to staff.

• 4th of July survey results showing 76% favor of two events: Red, White and You and the 4th of July Spectacular
• Discussion regarding a special event stage
• Discussion regarding the Kidzone waiting list

City Council

The City Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on all billboard applications and provide direction on the Public Library Improvement Project. The body is also considering second readings for three ordinances amending development agreements for local quarries.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 785: Temporary moratorium prohibiting billboard applications
• Ordinance No. 782: Amendment to development agreement with Martin Marietta Southern California Aggregates at 13550 Live Oak Avenue
• Ordinance No. 783: Amendment to development agreement for Durbin Quarry at 13000 Los Angeles Street
• Ordinance No. 784: Amendment to development agreement for Reliance I Quarry and Reliance II Landfill at 15990 Foothill Boulevard
• Public Library Improvement Project: Direction on incorporating TMC Algonquin Lounge Chairs

Senior Citizen Commission

The Irwindale Senior Citizen Commission will convene to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and hear updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director. The body will also discuss future agenda items and allow for public comments on matters within its jurisdiction.

• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Manager update
• Public Services Director update
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Irwindale Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 03‑2023 and Zone Change No. 04‑2023, which would update Title 17 of the municipal code and modify the zoning map. The commission will recommend that the City Council adopt findings of consistency with the previously certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report and declare the project exempt from further CEQA review. The agenda also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as approval of the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approve consent‑calendar items, including minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting
• Continued public hearing on ZOA No. 03‑2023 (Title 17 zoning code update)
• Continued public hearing on ZC No. 04‑2023 (modification of the zoning map)
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 828(24) and 829(24) to approve the zoning updates
• Finding the project exempt from further environmental review under CEQA

Irwindale Community Foundation

The Irwindale Community Foundation is meeting to award scholarships sponsored by United Rock Products. The board will also select a Vice Chair and review a grant support letter for charging infrastructure.

• Resolution No. ICF 2024-03-038 to award three $1,000 scholarships to Gabriel Ricardo Chico, Olivia Tapia Hirsch, and Autumn Marie Quinones
• Selection of a Vice Chair for a term expiring June 30, 2026
• Receipt and filing of a support letter for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Round 2 Grant

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider several actions, including a second‑reading vote on Ordinance No. 776 to amend the start time of regular council meetings. The council will also review a grant‑writing services amendment with California Consulting, Inc., adopt a resolution appointing a delegate to the League of California Cities conference, and address building‑safety contract termination and staffing options. Additional items include a first reading of ordinances to dissolve quarry fill schedules.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 776 to amend council meeting start time
• Amendment No. 1 with California Consulting, Inc. for three‑year grant writing services
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-72-3549 appointing a voting delegate to the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference
• Receive and file Los Angeles County Building & Safety service contract termination and discuss staffing option for the Building & Safety Division
• First reading of Ordinance Nos. 782, 783, 784 to dissolve the “Prioritization of Fill” schedule for Hanson, Durbin, and Reliance I quarries

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss a revised policy for renting city facilities, including the Dan Diaz Recreation Center and Aquatics Center, and recommend it to the City Council. The meeting will also include updates from department supervisors.

• Revise Facility & Open Space Rental Policy for Dan Diaz Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, and Irwindale Parks
• Approve minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting
• Receive and file Music in the Park Bands report
• Public Services Director update
• Public Works Supervisor update

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 776 to amend the municipal code start time for regular council meetings. The body will also discuss safety and environmental justice program proposals for the Housing & General Plan update, consider rezoning of Allen Drive, and review a resolution to share police dispatcher services with Covina. Additional items include a contract amendment for City Manager Julian Miranda and several labor‑related resolutions.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 776 to amend start time of regular City Council meetings
• Discussion of proposed Safety and Environmental Justice Programs for the Housing & General Plan Update
• Allen Drive Re‑zoning – review of six‑acre site and zoning designation for remaining four acres
• Resolution to share Police Dispatcher services with the City of Covina (Resolution 2024-75-3552)
• City Manager Contract Amendment (Resolution No. 2024-65-3542) approving first amendment to Julian Miranda's employment agreement

Senior Citizen Commission

The Senior Citizen Commission will meet to conduct routine business and receive updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Irwindale Planning Commission will consider recommending to City Council the adoption of Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 03‑2023 to update Title 17 of the Zoning Code and Zone Change No. 04‑2023 to modify the zoning map. It will also review ordinances to amend development agreements for the Hanson, Durbin, and Reliance I quarries. Routine consent‑calendar items will be approved as usual.

• Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 03‑2023 to update Title 17 – Zoning Code
• Zone Change (ZC) No. 04‑2023 to amend the official zoning map
• Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 04‑05 for Hanson Quarry (Martin Marietta Southern California Aggregates, LLC)
• Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement 01‑06 for Durbin Quarry (Calmat Co., d.b.a. Vulcan Materials Company)
• Amendment No. 2 to Development Agreement No. 02‑06 for Reliance I Quarry

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will discuss several closed‑session items, including negotiations over the Las Casitas property at 5164 Ayon Avenue and potential litigation matters. In open session, the Council will consider adopting resolutions to place a 0.25% supplemental transactions and use tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot and will receive an update on the public library improvement project.

• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator on potential sale of Las Casitas (5164 Ayon Avenue) involving Northridge Group & Housing Authority
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation – one case
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on significant exposure to litigation – two cases
• Adopt resolutions (Nos. 2024-66-3543, 2024-67-3544, 2024-68-3545) to submit a 0.25% supplemental transactions and use tax measure to voters for the November 5, 2024 ballot
• Receive update on the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project and direct staff to finalize plans and specifications

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates on park maintenance and security cameras. Members will also review the Kidzone schedule and a post-event report for the 2024 Red, White and You event.

• Maintenance update for Dan Diaz Recreation Center, Aquatics Center, Irwindale Park Memorial Garden/Plaza/Softball Field, and Jardin de Roca
• Park cameras update
• Kidzone schedule and Parent Packet
• 2024 Red, White and You post event report

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will discuss and provide direction to staff on how the proposed Los Angeles County ½% sales tax initiative (Measure “A”) could affect the city. The discussion follows a staff report that outlines the current Measure “H” funding received by Irwindale, including $322,938 in various program allocations. Council members may consider options such as adopting a resolution on the city’s position or a local ballot measure related to the tax. No final action is indicated on the agenda.

• Item 7.A: Discussion and direction regarding impacts of the proposed LA County ½% sales tax initiative (Measure “A”).
• Staff report notes Irwindale received $322,938 from Measure “H” funding.
• Option to adopt a resolution stating the city’s position on Measure “A”.
• Option to adopt a local ballot measure to assess the existing ¼% transaction‑use tax.

City Council

The Irwindale City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the Aquatic Center Swimming Pool Renovation Project and approve a body-worn camera system policy. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and property purchases.

• Award contract for Aquatic Center renovation ($611,886.69)
• Approve body-worn camera system policy and contract
• Closed session: labor negotiations with IMEA, ICEA, IPOA
• Closed session: property negotiations at 16154 Arrow Highway
• Closed session: legal counsel for Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale

Senior Citizen Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine business. The Commission will review minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Senior Center Manager and Public Services Director.

• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt a comprehensive update to the city's zoning code. This includes a zoning ordinance amendment and a modification to the official zoning map.

• Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 03-2023 to update Title 17 Zoning Code
• Zone Change (ZC) No. 04-2023 to modify the official Zoning Map
• Review of Ordinance No. 772 regarding the comprehensive zoning code update

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations, litigation, and real property negotiations in closed session. During the regular meeting, the council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a residential resurfacing project and street light relocations. The agenda also includes a vote on rescinding certain rezoning ordinances and updating employee compensation.

• $962,098.50 contract for Residential Resurfacing Project – Phase III
• $350,000 not-to-exceed contract for geotechnical engineering services
• Ordinance No. 780 to rescind previous rezoning on Mountain Avenue and Citrusview Avenue
• Emergency bidding waiver for Dan Diaz Recreation Center HVAC replacement
• Real property negotiations for 16249 Arrow Highway