The City of Irwindale’s 50^th Anniversary book is available for purchase.  This beautiful hardcover keepsake will take you back in time, when Irwindale was thought of as a little rock town.  The 112 page book is selling for $30 plus tax.  For more information please call 626.430.2200 or click here for an order form.

Recently, there have been sightings of coyotes in residential areas.  To report coyote sightings, contact Edgar Rojas in the Public Works Department at (626) 430-2210, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.  All other hours, coyote sightings can be reported to the Department of Fish and Game at (562) 596-3885.

• Do not leave small children and/or pets unattended outdoors (even if pets are caged).
• Do not encourage, entice, approach or feed coyotes. It is not only dangerous, it is a violation of the law (L.A.M.C. 53.06.5).
• Remove pet food dishes when pets have finished eating.  Do not leave unattended food outdoors.
• Pick up fallen fruit from yard. Do not leave ripened fruit on branches. Trim low branches and dense shrubbery to reduce hiding places.
• Enclose vegetable gardens with wire mesh or use greenhouses.
• Secure crawl spaces under houses, porches and decks by screening with wire mesh. Wildlife can chew through chicken wire.
• Clean grills or barbecues after use.
• Secure or store trash containers in enclosed structures or strap down lids. Occasionally, spray ammonia in the trash to cutdown food odors.
• Keep your property well lit at night and use motion lights when possible to help alert to outdoor activity.
• Make sure your fencing is secure. Check for gaps and openings and repair them.

If you see a coyote:

• Do not turn and run. It may trigger the coyote to chase you.  Coyotes can sprint at up to 40 mph.
• Make yourself appear larger by raising your arms and waving them.
• Never let a coyote go by without trying to scare it.  Teach children to never approach coyotes, just as you would never approach stray dogs.
• Keep your pet leashed, close and be aware of your surroundings when walking.  Carry a walking stick or umbrella to fend off an animal.
• For coyotes on your property, make a scare kit including air horns, whistles, baseballs and golf balls to throw, and/or a fire extinguiser to scare off the animals.

On October 12, 2011, the Irwindale City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency adopted the Irwindale Economic Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16. The Strategic Plan is the result of a 10-month effort by City/ICRA staff and the consulting team of Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. (RSG) and The Concord Group (TCG) to analyze market trends, assess financial capacity, identify development opportunities, and package a business action plan that carves a path for economic growth and business expansion in Irwindale. Related documents are available in PDF for viewing/downloading here. For questions or more information about the Strategic Plan, or for business assistance in Irwindale, contact Ken Lee, Community Development Director/Redevelopment Consultant, by e-mail or (626) 430-2213.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 34169(g) of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.), the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") of the City of Irwindale must transmit an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) by August 28, 2011. 

Update (1/31/12):

On January 25, 2012, the Agency of the City of Irwindale adopted an amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) pursuant to Section 34169(g) of the California Health and Safety Code by Resolution No. CRA 2012-02-552.

To view the amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule, please click here.