IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 11, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:11 P.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in a regular meeting at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
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
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Miranda noted that Item No. 17B would be moved to a future meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmember Garcia reported on his attendance at a recent conference in Santa Barbara and requested that his absence at the previous Council meeting be excused.
City Attorney Guerra indicated that the request could be placed on a future agenda if the Council would like to act on Councilmember Garcia’s request.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES / PROMOTIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 17A
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PRESENTATION ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The presentation was made.
ITEM NO. 17B
RECOGNITION OF NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION CHEER TEAM This item was continued to a future meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
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ITEM NO. 18A
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD DECEMBER 3, 2025, AND JANUARY 14, 2026 The minutes of the meetings held December 3, 2025, and January 14, 2026, were approved as presented.
ITEM NO. 18B
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 18C
2 ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 815 – REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ordinance No. 815, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE OCCASIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION,” was passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
ITEM NO. 18D
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE IRWINDALE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (IPOA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Police Officers’ Association (IPOA) for the period of July 1, 2024m, through June 30, 2027.
ITEM NO. 18E
WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVE A THREE-YEAR RENEWAL WITH
MONARCH FOR THE VERKADA VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Resolution No. 2026-18-3729, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(E), AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MONARCH FOR THE CONTINUED LICENSING,
SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE VERKADA SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 18F
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS)
IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOR CITY STAFF
Resolution No. 2026-17-3728, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES CONVENING 250: TELLING AMERICA’S STORY IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOR ONE STAFF MEMBER,” was adopted.
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ITEM NO. 18G
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CALPERS AND
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO IMPLEMENT A PENSION COST SHARE PROVISION Resolution No. 2026-17-3728, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE RELATING TO CALPERS RETIREMENT COST-SHARING UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516 BY UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES,” and
Resolution No. 2026-18-3729, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE RELATING TO CALPERS RETIREMENT COST-SHARING UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516 BY UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES,” were adopted.
ITEM NO. 18H
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTEND TERM
In accordance with Senate Bill 1436, City Attorney Guerra reported a summary of the recommended compensation created with approval of the subject amendment.
Resolution No. 2026-19-3730, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND JULIAN A.
MIRANDA,” was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) The 5th grade children at Merwin Elementary will participate in this year’s Youth in Government program, scheduled for March 16. Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto noted that invitations were also extended to Manzanita and Las Palmas schools, though they were unable to participate, presumably due to difficulties in arranging for transportation for the students.
2) Applications for Memorial Pavers are currently being accepted. 3) The City is seeking input in order to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. 4) The City welcomed seven new businesses in February.
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5) Applications are being accepted online for the 2026 Summer Youth Program. 6) He also provided details on upcoming Library, Senior Center, and Recreation Division programs.
REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk