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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/2018IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER MAY 23, 2018 5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:30 P.M. The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz Absent: Councilmember H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Breceda Also present: William Tam, City Manager; Fred Galante, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Ty Henshaw, Chief of Police; Eva Carreon, Director of Finance; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk RECESS TO At 6:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to CLOSED SESSION discuss the following: Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case: City of Baldwin Park vs. City of Irwindale Case Number: BS171622 ACTION: Status update provided; no further reportable action taken Name of Case: Waste Management vs. City of Irwindale Case Number: BS171509 ACTION: Status update provided; no further reportable action taken Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 5223 Morada Street Parties: City and Successor Agency Under Negotiation: Price and terms ACTION: Discussed; no further reportable action taken RECONVENEIN OPEN SESSION At 6:30 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA CITY MANAGER TAM City Manager Tam advised that, due to the absences of Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Breceda, the Workshop item on the agenda to discuss the Duarte/Irwindale Plan to Combat CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 23, 2018 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 Homelessness will be considered at the special Council meeting of May 31st in order for the entire Council to hear the matter. COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at the recent GARCIA Contract Cities conference, where he, along with several colleagues, attended ethics training classes as well as other workshops. COUNCILMEMBER BURROLA MAYOR PRO TEM AMBRIZ ANNOUNCEMENTS INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES/ PROMOTIONS PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS COMMENDATIONS PRESENTATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH — ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS WORKSHOP ITEM NO. KA RECEIVE AND COMMENT ON DRAFT CITIES OF DUARTE AND IRWINDALE PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS Councilmember Burrola indicated that he also attended the Contract Cities conference, where he received information on homelessness, water issues, and other subjects of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated the he also attended the conference and found it to be very informative. None. None. PRESENTATION TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH —ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTING CONCEPTS The presentation was made. RECEIVE AND COMMENT ON DRAFT CITIES OF DUARTE AND IRWINDALE PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS This matter was tabled to the special Council meeting of May 31, 2018. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS MAY 23, 2018 PAGE 3 DENA ZEPEDA Dena Zepeda thanked the Councilmembers for attending the conference, reported on homelessness issues, expressed her condolences to the Perez family for the recent passing of Peter Perez, and requested that the fees for the use of the Community Center be waived so that a fundraising benefit for the Perez family could be held. She also suggested to the Council that seniors applying for the senior apartments be allowed to share their home with other qualifying seniors. ROBERT DIAZ Robert Diaz expressed concern over the type of business that could be allowed to operate at 5223 Morada, to which City Attorney Galante advised that he could speak to Mr. Diaz to discuss any concerns he may have. Mr. Diaz also asked about the availability of public parking at the site, to which City Attorney Galante advised that the use public parking cannot be limited to Irwindale residents. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar; reading resolutions and ordinances by title only and waiving further reading thereof, with the exception of Item No. 1G, which was removed for separate consideration. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Breceda absent. ITEM NO. 1A MINUTES MINUTES No minutes for approval ITEM NO. 1B WARRANTS / DEMANDS WARRANTS/DEMANDS The warrants / demands / were approved. ITEM NO. 1 C PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR LRPMP PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE #18 (5223 MORADA STREET) FOR PUBLIC USE AGREEMENT FOR LRPMP PROPERTY #18 FOR PUBLIC USE RESOLUTION NO. Resolution No. 2018-38-3032, entitled: 2018-38-3032 ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY 18 (APN 8619-012-907) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING ITEM NO. 1D LEASE OF CITY'S GROUND WATER PUMPING RIGHTS FOR FY 2017/2018 ITEM NO. 1E SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 722 — ZONE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 722 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING ITEM NO. 1F SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 723 — ZONE ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP FOR SIX (6) PARCELSLOCATED AT 1500 E. DUARTE ROAD TO CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN MAY 23, 2018 PAGE 4 PURSUANT TO THE LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN," was adopted. LEASE OF CITY'S GROUND WATER PUMPING RIGHTS FOR FY 2017/2018 1) The offer to lease the city's 285.38 acre-feet of groundwater pumping rights for FY 2017/2018 from Valley County Water District was accepted, 2) the City Manager was authorized to sign a one- year lease for the temporary assignment of the city's water pumping rights. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 722 —ZONE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance No. 722, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN DEFINING PERMITTED USES, REGULATING THE SIZES AND LOCATIONS OF BUILDINGS, SPECIFYING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, IDENTIFYING PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND IMPLEMENTATION LANGUAGE, FOR SIX (6) PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY DUARTE ROAD TO THE NORTH; THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF HOPE CAMPUS IN THE CITY OF DUARTE TO THE WEST, AND THE SANTA FE FLOOD CONTROL BASIN TO THE EAST AND SOUTH," was adopted on second reading. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 723 —ZONE ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP FOR SIX (6) PARCELS LOCATED AT 1500 E. DUARTE ROAD TO CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 723 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING MAY 23, 2018 PAGE 5 Ordinance No. 723, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE MODIFYING THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ZONING MAP (ZC NO. 01-2018) FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL), C-2 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) AND M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO CITY OF HOPE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SIX PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE GENERALLY BOUNDED BY DUARTE ROAD TO THE NORTH, THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF HOPE CAMPUS IN THE CITY OF DUARTE TO THE WEST, AND SANTA FE DAM FLOOD CONTROL BASIN TO THE EAST AND SOUTH (APNS: 8533-003-012, 8533-003-013, AND 8533-005-014 IN THE A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE, APNS 8533-003-007 AND 8533-003- 010 IN THE M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE, AND APN 8533-005-015) IN BOTH THE C-2 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) AND A- 1 (AGRICULTURAL) ZONES), 1500 E. DUARTE ROAD," was adopted on second reading. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1G APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE PROJECT APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (AKA -DEPOSIT AGREEMENT) AMENDMENT NO, 7 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY TO THE PROJECT / TRANSFER STATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND REIMBURSEMENT ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES AGREEMENT (AKA -DEPOSIT AGREEMENT) RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY / TRANSFER STATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ATHENS SERVICES CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Galante noted that letters in opposition to this item GALANTE were received from the law firms representing Waste Management and the city of Baldwin Park. He discussed the concerns raised in the letters and spoke on why he disagreed with the arguments raised in the letters. MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve Amendment No. 7 to Project Reimbursement Agreement between the city and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services. The motion was CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2A EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT—CITY ENGINEER / BUILDING OFFICIAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER HULL MAY 23, 2018 PAGE 6 unanimously approved, Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Breceda absent. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT — CITY ENGINEER / BUILDING OFFICIAL Human Resources Manager Hull discussed the staff report. COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Burrola asked whether Mr. Hanna had any mining BURROLA experience, to which City Manager Tam spoke on Mr. Hanna's extensive engineering experience and his familiarity with Irwindale's mining activities. He added that Mr. Hanna will work very closely to him to learn as much as possible about Irwindale mining so that he could perform the work independently. MOTION A motion was made by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to authorize the execution of the City Engineer / Building Official Employment Agreement between the City of Irwindale and Arsanious Hanna. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Ortiz and Mayor Breceda absent. ITEM NO. 2B REVIEW THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY REPORT DIRECTOR CARREON CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS REVIEW THE DRAFT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY REPORT Director Carreon introduced Carlos Villareal, Project Manager for Wildan Financial Services, who then provided a PowerPoint presentation which covered impact fees and the nexus study. The presentation was received and filed. CITY MANAGER TAM City Manager Tam reported on the upcoming resurfacing project to begin after the Memorial Day holiday and the impacts and delays that may occur during work. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2018 PAGE 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05.m. AwOnYkOv Vaur M. Nieto, MMC f Deputy City Clerk Approved as submitted at the meeting held June 13, 2018.