IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 11, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 5:06 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL and HOUSING AUTHORITY met in a special joint meeting at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council/Board members Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor/Chair H. Manuel Ortiz Also Present: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager/Executive Director; Adrian Guerra, City Attorney/General Counsel; Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director; and Laura Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Chief Assistant Authority Secretary AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:08 p.m., the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following:
ITEM NO. 5A
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 16166 Arrow Highway (APN 8417-029-059)
Agency Negotiator: Fernando Lopez, Housing Coordinator
Negotiating Parties: Ramiro Torres Trust / Torres Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
ACTION: Update provided, direction provided to staff; no reportable action (Board Member Breceda recused himself due to a conflict of interest).
Property: 16359 Arrow Highway
Agency Negotiator: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: 39 Dalton Financial Ltd. Partnership Under Negotiation: Acquisition of Property
ACTION: Update provided to Council, no direction provided nor any action taken.
ITEM NO. 5B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Number of Cases: One
ACTION: Update provided, no reportable action nor direction provided.
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ITEM NO. 5C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2), (e)(1) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, upon the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, that there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The facts and circumstances are those that might result in litigation against the City but which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be discussed.
Number of Cases: One (1)
ACTION: Update provided, no direction provided, no reportable action taken.
ITEM NO. 5D
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Luz Aguilar v. City of Irwindale
Case Number: 24STCV04897
ACTION: Update provided to Council, direction provided to staff; no reportable action.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 6:09 p.m., the City Council Authority reconvened in Open Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk