IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 24, 2025
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE MONDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 4:30 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in a special meeting 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; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 6A
BRITEWORKS, INC. CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Resolution No. 2025-113-3701, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF IRWINDALE FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $13,000 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES,” was adopted, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Janitorial Services for the City of Irwindale Facilities with BriteWorks, Inc.
ITEM NO. 6B
CLAIM REJECTION – MARILYNN CESENA V. CITY OF IRWINDALE
The claim of Marilynn Cesena vs. City of Irwindale was rejected and staff was directed to send a letter of rejection.
ITEM NO. 6C
SEP 08-2025 – OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE KERNESS FEE WAIVER
Resolution No. 2025-110-3698, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEE WAIVER FOR THE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH KERMESS ON DECEMBER 6-7, 2025,” was adopted.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 8A
REQUEST TO APPROVE A 400-MEGAWATT (MW) BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) ON 15.94 ACRES LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE OAK LANE IN THE IRWINDALE GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN (IGSP). THE REQUEST ALSO INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1,200 SQUARE-FOOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING, ON-SITE COLLECTOR SUBSTATION, OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL TIE-LINE, AND A 130’-0” POINT OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (POCO) POLE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 LIVE OAK LANE
Responding to a comment by City Manager Miranda, City Attorney Guerra recommended that this public hearing be opened and continued to the meeting of December 3, 2025, to clarify language.
Mayor Burrola opened the public hearing at 4:37 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ambriz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, to continue this public hearing to the Council meeting of December 3, 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.
RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION
At 4:39 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following:
ITEM NO. 9A
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Olive Pit (APN 8415-001-906, 908)
Agency Negotiators: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager, and Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official
Negotiating Parties: United Rock Products Corp.
Under Negotiation: Sublease Price and Terms
ACTION: Update provided by staff, direction given to staff; no reportable action ITEM NO. 9B
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
ACTION: Information provided by the City Manager, discussion held and feedback provided; no reportable action
RECONVENE IN
OPEN SESSION
At 5:35 p.m., the City Council/Housing Authority reconvened in Open Session.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk