IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 22, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:13 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Albert F. Ambriz, Mark A. Breceda, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem H. Manuel Ortiz; Mayor Larry G. Burrola
Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / City Treasurer; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Faith and Sophina Diaz.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
Each member of the City Council spoke on his attendance at the League of CA Cities conference held on October 9 and 10 in Long Beach.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A
RECOGNITION OF DAN DIAZ IN HONOR OF HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY
The presentation was made.
ITEM NO. 18B
RECOGNITION OF RETIRING IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICER SHAWN CORY The recognition was made.
ITEM NO. 18C
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH – DOUBLETREE BY HILTON MONROVIA (JULY); IDS REAL ESTATE (AUGUST); RIZE CREDIT UNION (SEPTEMBER) The presentations were made.
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ITEM NO. 18D
IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE
The presentation was made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Breceda abstaining on Item No. 19C and Councilmember Garcia abstaining on Item Nos. 19C, 19G, and 19H.
ITEM NO. 19A
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS HELD JUNE 25, 2025 The minutes of the special and regular meetings held June 25, 2025, were approved as presented.
ITEM NO. 19B
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 19C
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE IRWINDALE CIVIC CENTER
FOUNTAIN MONUMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT; P-1054-A
1) The City Manager was authorized to enter into an agreement with Rodarte Landscape Architecture in the amount of $73,750.00 for the preparation of construction documents for the Irwindale Civic Center Fountain Monument Improvements, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; (2) a 15% project contingency in the amount of $11,063.00 was approved to cover any unforeseeable changes that may arise during design; and Resolution No. 2025-100-3688, entitled: ““A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES BY APPROPRIATING $115,000 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 8245 (CIVIC CENTER EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS) FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FOUNTAIN MONUMENT,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19D
INVESTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
The City Council, Successor Agency Board, and Housing Authority Board received and filed the Investment Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.
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ITEM NO. 19E
REJECTION OF CLAIM – CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ
The claim of Christopher Lopez vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
ITEM NO. 19F
FEE WAIVER FOR IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S E-WASTE EVENT Resolution No. 2025-96-3684, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FOR THE E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT ON OCTOBER 25-26, 2025,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19G
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 799 – BILLBOARDS
Ordinance no. 799, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.20 (“BILLBOARDS”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NEW AND
CONVERTED DIGITAL DISPLAYS OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES AFFECTING
PROPERTIES CITYWIDE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3),” was passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
ITEM NO. 19H
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF DOOR CARD READERS, VIDEO CAMERAS, AND STORAGE OF VIDEO RECORDINGS
FOR THE IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2025-97-3685, entitled: “"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(E), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER WITH ACCESS TECH SECURITY FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF DOOR CARD READERS, VIDEO CAMERAS, AND STORAGE OF VIDEO RECORDINGS FOR THE NEW IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19I
APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES, WAIVING CITY
TRANSPORTATION / OVERSIZED VEHICLE FEES
Resolution No. 2025-98-3686, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR THE PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY TRANSPORTATION / OVERSIZED VEHICLE FEES OF $1,440.00,” was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Kenneth Whitfield spoke on his concerns regarding potential development at the Irwindale Speedway site, which he alleged is contaminated.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Assistant to the City Manager Espino presented the staff report.
Councilmember Breceda expressed his preference in holding the Council reorganizations in December.
Councilmember Ambriz stated that this issue was the result of the County of Los Angeles conducting the elections and agreed that reorganizations should be held in December.
A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to direct that City Council reorganizations be conducted in Decembers. The motion was unanimously approved.
In response to a question by City Attorney Guerra, Council consensus was reached to have staff prepare the necessary documentation to amend the respective Municipal Code section to ensure that the reorganizations occur every year in December.
ITEM NO. 21B
RESOLUTION PROMOTING BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY PROHIBITING CONCURRENT SERVICE ON MORE THAN ONE CITY BOARD OR
COMMISSION
Assistant to the City Manager Espino presented the staff report.
Resolution No. 2025-99-3687, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE PROMOTING BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING CONCURRENT SERVICE ON MORE THAN ONE CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION,” was adopted on the motion of Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, and unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) The City will host its annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on November 11. 2) The Irwindale Community foundation will host its annual Holiday Gift Card Giveaway for residents on November 15.
3) The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for commission vacancies through December 1.
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4) A “Pizza with a Planner” event has been scheduled for December 9. 5) The Police Department is selling raffle tickets for its 10th anniversary commemoration of the Pink Patch project.
6) The City Hall and Recreation Building Beautification project began last week. 7) He also mentioned upcoming Recreation Department activities.
Chief Hofford then discussed the review of the City Emergency Operations Center.
REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk