CITY OF IRWINDALE
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVE., IRWINDALE CA 91706 • PHONE: (626) 430-2200
NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL AND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
April 8, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
H. MANUEL ORTIZ - Mayor
ALBERT F. AMBRIZ - Mayor Pro Tem
MARK A. BRECEDA - Councilmember
LARRY G. BURROLA - Councilmember
MANUEL R. GARCIA - Councilmember
Via Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87104592389 In the event that a Zoom broadcast is unavailable, staff will promptly notify the public through its social media platforms. The public meeting will proceed in accordance with The Brown Act.
Listen Over Phone: 1-669-900-6833; Webinar ID: 871-0459-2389
April 8, 2026
Spontaneous Communications: The public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction. The City Council will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. The City Council will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Spontaneous Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA and Government Code section 54953(g), the City Council has adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation requests. The policy can be found on the City’s website: https://www.irwindaleca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8075/AB2449-Reasonable-Accommodation-Policy. If you need special assistance to participate in a City Council or Commission meeting or other services offered by this City, including an electronic or printed copy of the City’s reasonable accommodation policy, please contact City Hall at (626) 430-2200. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Note: Staff reports are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Deputy City Clerk, City Hall, 5050 N.
Irwindale Avenue, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday).
Compensation for Board Members: Compensation for the members of the Irwindale City Council is $750.16 a month. In accordance with Government Code Section 54952.3, Councilmembers will not receive any additional compensation or stipend for the convening of the regular meetings of the Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency. Councilmembers will receive additional compensation of $50/meeting, not to exceed $150 per month, for the convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Housing Authority and an additional compensation of $300/meeting for convening the regular meetings of the Irwindale Reclamation Authority.
April 8, 2026
Code of Ethics
As City of Irwindale Council Members, our fundamental duty is to serve the public good. We are committed to the principle of an efficient and professional local government. We will be exemplary in obeying the letter and spirit of Local, State and Federal laws and City policies affecting the operation of the government and in our private life. We will be independent and impartial in our judgment and actions.
We will work for the common good of the City of Irwindale community and not for any private or personal interest. We will endeavor to treat all people with respect and civility. We will commit to observe the highest standards of morality and integrity, and to faithfully discharge the duties of our office regardless of personal consideration. We shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of others.
We will inform ourselves on public issues, listen attentively to public discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. We will base our decisions on the merit and substance of that business. We will be fair and equitable in all actions, claims or transactions. We shall not use our official position to influence government decisions in which we have a financial interest or where we have a personal relationship that could present a conflict of interest, or create a perception of a conflict of interest.
We shall not take advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain by virtue of our public office that are not available to the public in general. We shall refrain from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefit that might compromise our independence of judgment or action or give the appearance of being compromised.
We will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit or embarrassment to the City of Irwindale. We will be honest in thought and deed in both our personal and official lives.
Ultimate responsibility for complying with this Code of Ethics rests with the individual elected official. In addition to any other penalty as provided by law, violation of this Code of Ethics may be used as a basis for disciplinary action or censure of a Council Member.
These things we hereby pledge to do in the interest and purposes for which our government has been established.
Irwindale City Council
April 8, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
3. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
4. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Spontaneous communications are limited to the special meeting agenda items only.
5. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. 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
*Housing Authority Item
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
B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 2026
9. CALL TO ORDER
10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11. INVOCATION
12. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
13. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
14. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
15. COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
16. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
17. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
A. Recognition of Northview High School Competition Cheer Team B. Quarterly Legislative Update from Gonsalves and Son
18. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Meeting Held January 28, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve.
C. City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project Budget Amendment and Appropriation of Funds
Department: Administration
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27-3838 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE SECOND AND FINAL GRANT FUNDS OF $3,067,797 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 8230 (P-1044)".
19. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
April 8, 2026
This is the time set aside for members of the audience speak on items not on this agenda that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. State law prohibits any Council discussion or action on such communications unless 1) the Council by majority vote finds that a catastrophe or emergency exists; or 2) the Council by at least four votes finds that the matter (and need for action thereon) arose within the last five days. Since the Council cannot participate (except as stated), it is requested that all such communications be made in writing to be included on the next agenda for full discussion and action
All members of the public are asked to observe the City’s Rules of Procedure and Public Meeting Decorum. The City’s Rules of Procedure and Public Meeting Decorum can be found on the City’s website, and Chapter 2.40 of the Irwindale Municipal Code. You may also contact the City Clerk’s Office for copies.
Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes unless such time limits are extended. If a member of the public wishes to donate their time to another speaker, both persons must be physically present and in attendance of the meeting. The Presiding Officer may, in his or her discretion, extend the 3-minute time limitation for the particular subject for all speakers. Organized groups of persons wishing to address the Council on the same subject should select a spokesperson to represent the group, so as to avoid unnecessary repetition. In no event shall the total amount of speaking time for exceed 6 minutes per person for the subject under discussion.
The Council may regulate a speaker who is speaking too long or out of order, being unduly repetitious, discussing irrelevancies, or extending to items not within its subject matter jurisdiction. Please be reminded that discrimination, abusive use of profanity, unruly disruption, and violent or physically threatening conduct is discouraged. Members of the public shall not disrupt the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Presiding Officer will request that a person cease any disruptive conduct, and if not immediately stopped, will direct the person to be removed from the meeting.
Public Comments will be heard in the following order:
1: In-person attendees
2: Teleconference attendees
3: In-person and teleconference attendees who have not previously provided comments on the matter(s) being discussed by the legislative body
20. NEW BUSINESS
At this time, members of the audience may ask to be heard regarding an item on New Business.
A. Verbal Update on the City Hall Fountain Design
Department: Engineering
Recommendation: Receive and file the verbal update.
April 8, 2026
21. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
22. REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
If a City Council Member is interested in a task or project, the City Council Member shall request that the item be agendized in this section.
23. ADJOURN
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
24. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
25. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Meeting Held February 25, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve.
B. Warrants / Demands / Payroll
Department: Finance
Recommendation: Approve.
26. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time set aside for members of the audience to speak on items not on this agenda.
Spontaneous Communications for the Successor Agency are subject to the same State prohibitions and City guidelines as cited on the City Council agenda.
27. ADJOURN
HOUSING AUTHORITY
28. AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Remote participation by a member of the legislative body for just cause or emergency circumstances
29. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Meeting Held February 25, 2026
Department: City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve
30. SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
April 8, 2026
This is the time set aside for members of the audience to speak on items not on this agenda.
Spontaneous Communications for the Housing Authority are subject to the same State prohibitions and City guidelines as cited on the City Council agenda.
31. ADJOURN
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk, certify that I caused the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council, Irwindale Successor Agency to the Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority, to be held on April 8, 2026, be posted at the City Hall, Library, and Post Office on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 28, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:19 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 Councilmember Burrola had previously requested a housing update and advised that a comprehensive report would be provided at the February 11, 2026, meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Burrola requested to pull Item No. 19D from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES / PROMOTIONS
ITEM NO. 17A
INTRODUCTION OF JOSE FLORES, MAINTENANCE AIDE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
The introduction was made.
ITEM NO. 17B
INTRODUCTION OF ISRAEL LARRALDE, MAINTENANCE AIDE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
The introduction was made.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Ortiz thanked the outgoing commissioners for their service to the city and presented Certificates of Recognition to those outgoing commissioners in attendance: Joseph Rodriguez II.
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ITEM NO. 18B
RECOGNITION OF RIO HONDO PREP FOOTBALL TEAM ON THEIR CIF SOUTHERN
SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
The recognition was made.
ITEM NO. 19C
QUARTERLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM GONSALVES & SON
Jason Gonsalvez presented the update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item No. 19D, which was removed for separate consideration The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 19A
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 19B
INVESTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 The Investment Quarterly Report for fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025, was received and filed.
ITEM NO. 19C
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH YAMADA
ENTERPRISES FOR THE IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04-3715, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ALLOCATING $19,409 FROM THE LIBRARY FACILITIES IMPACT FUND, WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUATN TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.808(E), AND
APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT THROUGH CALIFORNIA
MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (CMAS) FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”, was adopted; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia abstaining.
ITEM NO. 19E
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT FOR ACADEMY RECRUIT TRAINING SERVICES WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
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The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the newly approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Irwindale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for Academy Recruit Training Services.
ITEM NO. 19F
REAFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF IRWINDALE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
BOARDMEMBER STEVEN HILLGREN, BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05-3716, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IRWINDALE REAFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN HILLGREN TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19G
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024-2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT; P-1068 The City Council ratified changes to the original scope of work and accepted the improvements and maintenance responsibilities for the constructed improvements for the 2024-2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project; approved the final construction contract amount of $540,288.00 under the construction contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company; authorized the Chief Deputy City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and authorized the Finance Director to release the 5% retention amount for the construction contract; Councilmember Breceda abstaining.
ITEM NO. 19H
RELEASE OF BONDS FOR PARCEL MAP 82551 – PARK AT LIVE OAK (1270 ARROW HWY) The release of the faithful performance, labor and material, and monument bonds for Parcel Map 82551 for the Park at Live Oak were approved for release.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM NO. 19D
WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DECORATIVE ELEMENTS FOR THE
IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY MURALS
Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda declared potential conflicts of interest with this item and exited the Council Chambers at 6:52 p.m.
Councilmember Burrola asked about the mural designs, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that four murals would be painted: one for the founding mothers, one at the reference desk, one at the children’s area, and another at the learning center. The selected artist would come up with schematics that would then be presented to the Council for consideration. She added that community meetings would be held to gain input.
Councilmember Burrola also asked whether an ad hoc committee would meet to discuss the murals, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares indicated that the community meetings that are being planned would grant members of the committee and the public the chance to participate and provide comments.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-3717, 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(H), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER AND
AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DECORATIVE ELEMENTS TO PAINT FOUR (4) MURALS AT THE IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY,” was adopted on the motion of Councilmember Burrola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, and unanimously approved; Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia absent.
Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda returned to the Council Chambers at 6:52 p.m.
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
Kenneth Whitfield with the “Racers Coalition to Save Irwindale” reported concerns regarding 500 Speedway Drive.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A
APPOINTMENT OF A PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the report.
Councilmember Garcia recused himself and exited the Council Chambers at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Ortiz nominated Eva Michel for the vacancy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07-3718, entitled:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPOINTING A
MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2026,” was adopted, thereby appointing Eva Michel to fill the vacancy; Councilmember Garcia absent.
At 6:58 p.m., Councilmember Garcia returned to the Council Chambers.
ITEM NO. 21B
DISCUSSION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The report was introduced by Director Simpson and presented by Associate Planner Tyler, who elaborated on the report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz recommended 10-foot setbacks with five-foot setbacks between homes.
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Councilmember Burrola recommended a five-foot setback since a 10-foot setback would be too much.
Councilmember Garcia agreed that front setbacks should be at least five feet, and said that three foot side setbacks should be ample. Absent that, it could be set at zero as long as both neighbors concur.
Responding to a question from Mayor Ortiz, Director Simpson advised that the Planning Commission recommended a 10-foot setback. When the recommendation was presented to the Council, it was decided to continue the discussion so that staff could present visual examples of different types of RVs. Staff would present the ordinance based off the Council’s direction.
Mayor Ortiz recommended a 10-foot setback and a three-foot side setback.
In reply to a question by Councilmember Burrola, Director Simpson advised that the zoning code currently includes 10-foot setbacks, though staff is now seeking Council clarification as to where exactly the setback should begin. She noted that most setbacks typically begin from the property line.
Councilmember Breceda stated his opposition to establishing setbacks.
City Attorney Guerra advised that, since the Council has not provided majority direction on how to proceed, staff have no action to take, and the Municipal Code would remain as-is.
ITEM NO. 21C
MEDIAN ISLAND LIGHTING INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE Director Rodriguez presented the report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz noted that the conditions of approval for the Park at Live Oak site require four medians but does not specify when they would be constructed. He stated his preference that a deadline for their construction be issued, to which City Manager Miranda advised that staff would contact Irwindale Partners to discuss the concern.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burrola, seconded by Councilmember Breceda, to receive and file the Median Island Lighting Inspection & Replacement Schedule. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 21D
CITY-OWNED OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MISSION REPLACEMENT OF DOORS & RESTORATION OF WINDOWS – VERBAL REPORT
Councilmember Breceda declared a potential conflict of interest and exited the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m.
Director Rodriguez presented the verbal report.
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Responding to several questions from Councilmember Burrola, Director Rodriguez advised that:
1) staff does not have the exact costs for the project yet, 2) the doors cannot be refurbished, they will have to be replicated, 3) the water leakage issues need to be resolved otherwise even the new items will be damaged, 4) she will discuss the recommendation made in the 2019 condition assessment regarding the installation of French drains.
Councilmember Burrola suggested setting up a fund to cover ongoing maintenance costs at the Mission, to which City Manager Miranda stated that staff would evaluate the request and come up with a Capital Improvement Project to present to the Council.
Councilmember Burrola expressed concern regarding reports of vandalism at the site, to which Director Rodriguez advised that she and the IT Manager are looking into locations for the placement of security cameras. She added that staff are also looking into installing a second barrier to further protect the stained-glass windows.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated his understanding that the Mission is all concrete and rock and is not supported by rebar, to which City Manager Miranda stated that staff would look into potentially retrofitting the facility.
Councilmember Ortiz noted that he has previously suggested installing a porch with a Spanishdesign to protect the door from rain. He also stated his preference against hiring a consultant for further work.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that he would need to see a drawing of a porch before deciding whether one should be built.
Councilmember Burrola spoke against installing anything that would modify the current look of the Mission, to which Director Rodriguez stated that designs for any modifications could be presented to the Council for final design approval.
ITEM NO. 21E
IRWINDALE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR RESIDENT
REPRESENTATIVE
At 7:43 p.m., Councilmember Breceda returned to the Council Chambers.
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to defer recruitment to fill the unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026, bringing forward a report for consideration of appointment at the February 25, 2026, City Council meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 21F
VERBAL UPDATE ON THE IRWINDALE LIBRARY PROJECT
At 7:55 p.m., Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda declared potential conflicts of interest with this item and exited the Council Chambers at 7:47 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the update.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz thanked Assistant City Manager Olivares and Director Rodriguez for keeping the community informed regarding the project’s progress.
At 7:55 p.m., Councilmembers Breceda and Garcia and City Manager Miranda returned to the Council Chambers.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) The City and the Chamber of Commerce invites all to attend the Mayor’s Reception on February 17.
2) The Community Development Department is currently updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and invited the community to provide input.
3) He invited interested individuals to apply for open City positions online. 4) He also provided details on upcoming Recreation activities.
REQEUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Breceda requested that staff follow up on his previous concern that the landscaping at the Arco station be addressed, including the removal of a dead palm tree, to which City Manager Miranda advised that Code Enforcement staff have reached out to the site owners already but will reach out again.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that the site needs to be power washed.
Mayor Ortiz noted that several Southern California cities have showcased their cities with floats at the Rose Parade and asked that staff prepare information regarding the cost for Irwindale to do the same, potentially with sponsorship from a local business.
Councilmember Burrola requested a report detailing how other cities finance their Rose Parade floats, to which City Manager Miranda stated that staff would follow up on the request and report back to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Payroll Batch 428.03.2026, 405.03.2026
DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
3/5/26
11 City Council 1,731.15
13 City Administrative Office 67,345.13
14 Finance Department 28,964.31
35 Police Department 268,085.18
40 Recreation Department 35,144.08
41 Aquatics Department 6,350.89
42 Senior Citizens' Center 17,309.93
44 Library 21,199.97
51 Planning & Community Development 34,448.35
52 Public Works - Engineering 31,191.95
57 Public Works - Services 63,444.70
Gross Payroll 575,215.64
Required Deductions (165,050.80)
Voluntary Deductions (27,854.29)
Net Payroll 382,310.55
Payroll Batch 414.03.2026, 419.03.2026, 420.03.2026, 421.03.2026
DATE OF ISSUE DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
3/19/2026
11 City Council 7,068.67
13 City Administrative Office 68,279.60
14 Finance Department 38,996.58
35 Police Department 250,864.73
40 Recreation Department 37,843.47
41 Aquatics Department 8,822.32
42 Senior Citizens' Center 19,477.18
44 Library 22,075.14
51 Planning & Community Development 39,467.52
52 Public Works - Engineering 32,250.73
57 Public Works - Services 67,864.90
Gross Payroll 593,010.84
Required Deductions (163,922.44)
Voluntary Deductions (34,621.17)
Net Payroll 394,467.23
CITY OF IRWINDALE
PAYROLL WARRANT REGISTER
March 2026
Accounts Payable
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Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
107858 ACOSTA06 Albert Acosta 03/19/2026 234.86
107859 ALLCI01 All City Management Services, Inc 03/19/2026 1,009.53 107860 AMAZON1 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 03/19/2026 42.19 107861 DF01 Anselmo Ryan Angulo 03/19/2026 200.00
107862 ASSA01 Assa Abloy Entrance System US Inc 03/19/2026 1,139.96 107863 AZUSALW Azusa Light & Water 03/19/2026 107.78
107864 BARBOS04 Dolores Barbosa 03/19/2026 300.00
107865 BARNEY Barney's Locksmith Service 03/19/2026 40.00 107866 BURRO01 Burro Canyon Ent. Inc. 03/19/2026 80.00
107867 CALBLE Cal Blend Soils, Inc. 03/19/2026 117.40
107868 CALI12 California Consulting Inc. 03/19/2026 4,900.00 107869 CANYON01 Canyon Auto Services LLC 03/19/2026 30.00 107870 GALLARDC Claudia Carlos 03/19/2026 1,000.00
107871 CASA10 Jose Casas 03/19/2026 181.89
107872 CAST22 Adrian Castillo 03/19/2026 575.00
107873 CHAN03 Eddie Chan 03/19/2026 2,368.71
107874 CONVER Converse Consultants, Inc. 03/19/2026 2,400.00 107875 DEPTOF02 County of LA Dept of Animal Care & Control03/19/2026 5,245.81 107876 EVAN05 Theresa Evans 03/19/2026 1,620.00
107877 FRONT01 Frontier Communications 03/19/2026 448.07 107878 FRYMARKM Maricela Frymark 03/19/2026 133.77
107879 HERN21 Raul Hernandez 03/19/2026 300.00
107880 IRWIND03 Irwindale Tire Shop 03/19/2026 25.00
107881 KELLY03 Justin Kelly 03/19/2026 758.54
107882 LANDSC Landscape Warehouse III Inc. 03/19/2026 132.42 107883 MAINTE01 Maintex 03/19/2026 114.20
107884 MIRAND26 Casey J. Miranda 03/19/2026 87.90
107885 MMASC MMASC 03/19/2026 125.00
107886 MOUNT01 MNRO Holdings, LLC 03/19/2026 590.82
107887 MOVIE01 Movie Licensing USA 03/19/2026 360.00
107888 NIETO01 Laura Nieto 03/19/2026 98.50
107889 OFFICE03 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 03/19/2026 1,053.78 107890 OPTUM01 OptumRx, Inc. 03/19/2026 35,765.14
107891 OREILLY O'Reilly Auto Parts 03/19/2026 14.76
107892 ORKINP Orkin Pest Control 03/19/2026 150.79
107893 LEGAL03 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. 03/19/2026 110.65 107894 PROPRINT Pro Printing, Inc. 03/19/2026 56.36
107895 PYROSP Pyro-Spectaculars, Inc. 03/19/2026 20,075.00 107896 ROSENO RSG 03/19/2026 1,193.75
107897 SCFUELS SC Fuels 03/19/2026 6,238.82
107898 SECT01 Sectran Security Inc. 03/19/2026 205.34
107899 SMART& Smart & Final 03/19/2026 2,704.15
107900 TAPIA11 Sylvia Tapia 03/19/2026 1,000.00
107901 TEXAS01 Texas Life Insurance Co. 03/19/2026 4,167.78 107902 UNITED11 United Site Services of CA Inc 03/19/2026 734.70 107903 verizonw Verizon Wireless 03/19/2026 772.91
107904 VISION01 Vision Service Plan - (CA) 03/19/2026 1,488.78 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number (4/1/2026 3:03 PM) Page 1
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107905 WALT01 Walters Wholesale Electric Co. 03/19/2026 102.17 107906 HDSUP01 WHITE CAP, L.P. 03/19/2026 546.04
107907 CALIFO56 California State Disbursement Unit 03/19/2026 604.15 107908 CALIFO57 California State Disbursement Unit 03/19/2026 143.07 107909 CALIFO58 California State Disbursement Unit 03/19/2026 100.00 107910 CITY01 City of Hope 03/19/2026 34.00
107911 FRANC06 Franchise Tax Board 03/19/2026 686.48
107912 ICEA Irwindale City Employee Assoc. 03/19/2026 1,040.00 107913 IMEA Irwindale Mgmt Employee Assoc. 03/19/2026 580.00 107914 IRWIND02 Irwindale Police Officers Assoc. 03/19/2026 3,358.00 Report Total (57 checks): 107,693.97
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107916 ALESHIRE Aleshire & Wynder, LLP 03/26/2026 37,737.53 107917 ALLIAN02 Alliant Insurance Svcs, Inc.- Irvine Main 03/26/2026 563.00 107918 AT&T06 AT & T 03/26/2026 1,820.52
107919 AT&T08 AT & T 03/26/2026 1,209.66
107920 AZUSALW Azusa Light & Water 03/26/2026 290.40
107921 B&BTIR B & B Tires Service 03/26/2026 55.00
107922 BENLOC Benlo Company 03/26/2026 729.02
107923 NEST01 Primo Brands Blue Triton Brands, Inc. 03/26/2026 3,508.89 107924 CHAN03 Eddie Chan 03/26/2026 510.00
107925 CHARTE01 Charter Communications 03/26/2026 2,311.90 107926 CHARTE04 Charter Communicatons 03/26/2026 184.20 107927 CINTAS Cintas Corporation #693 03/26/2026 492.66 107928 CMRTA01 CMRTA 03/26/2026 40.00
107929 CONCE01 Concentra 03/26/2026 254.00
107930 CORO10 Patricia Corona 03/26/2026 40.00
107931 DANA10 Dana Safety Supply 03/26/2026 9,509.36
107932 PMIDEN Delta Dental Insurance Company 03/26/2026 653.28 107933 DEMCOI Demco, Inc. 03/26/2026 450.91
107934 EMERGE04 Emergency Response 03/26/2026 375.00
107935 FEDEX FedEx 03/26/2026 12.67
107936 FRONT01 Frontier Communications 03/26/2026 499.72 107937 ILLINO01 Illinois Library Association 03/26/2026 690.58 107938 INTELL01 Intelli-tech, Inc. 03/26/2026 430.00
107939 IRWIND23 Irwindale Business Center 03/26/2026 842.47 107940 IRWIND21 Irwindale Hand Wash & Auto Detail 03/26/2026 297.92 107941 JOHNNY02 Johnny's Pool Service 03/26/2026 83.94
107942 JOHNS20 Lauryn Johnson 03/26/2026 300.00
107943 KO01 Lingchih Liz Ko 03/26/2026 110.00
107944 LEDEZMA Erica Ledezma 03/26/2026 720.00
107945 PRAXAI Linde Gas & Equipment Inc 03/26/2026 178.98 107946 LOPEZJ01 Jade Lopez 03/26/2026 329.34
107947 MMASC MMASC 03/26/2026 125.00
107948 NIETO01 Laura Nieto 03/26/2026 74.39
107949 NUNE25 Cesar Nunez 03/26/2026 480.00
107950 OFFICE03 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 03/26/2026 271.66 107951 PITNEY06 Pitney Bowes, Inc 03/26/2026 2,053.77
107952 PONCE04 Delicia Ponce 03/26/2026 48.64
107953 RUGG02 Mary Dolores Ruggio 03/26/2026 540.00
107954 SANTI10 Briana Santiago 03/26/2026 90.00
107955 SEMA02 SEMA INC 03/26/2026 4,028.71
107956 GASCOM SoCalGas 03/26/2026 72.39
107957 SCE02 Southern California Edison 03/26/2026 1,832.44 107958 TAB01 TAB Products Co. LLC 03/26/2026 606.38
107959 TACO01 Tacos El Pau 03/26/2026 1,401.60
107960 UNITED15 United Refrigeration Inc 03/26/2026 350.98 107961 ARAM01 Vestis Services, LLC 03/26/2026 564.94
107962 WILLDAN Willdan Financial Services 03/26/2026 1,462.50 AP Checks by Date - Summary by Check Number (4/1/2026 3:05 PM) Page 1
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
107963 ACCO01 ACCO Engineered Systems 04/08/2026 5,112.00 107964 ALCO03 Alcorn Fence Company 04/08/2026 7,350.00
107965 AT&TDW01 AT&T DW Holdings, Inc 04/08/2026 73,355.63 107966 DEPTOF02 County of LA Dept of Animal Care & Control04/08/2026 4,002.11 107967 CWA01 CWA AIA, Inc 04/08/2026 23,996.76
107968 DAVIDE David Evans & Associates Inc 04/08/2026 1,198.00 107969 DYNA01 Dynamic Planning, LLC 04/08/2026 8,578.50 107970 FCG01 FCG Consultants Inc. 04/08/2026 15,796.08
107971 HIGH05 Highland Products Group/The Park Catalog 04/08/2026 8,837.55 107972 IMPE01 Imperial County Office of Education 04/08/2026 2,404.13 107973 IWORQ01 IWorQ Systems Inc 04/08/2026 2,026.67
107974 JOEAGO Joe A. Gonsalves & Son 04/08/2026 2,375.00 107975 LOSANG09 Los Angeles County 04/08/2026 18,506.38 107976 LSA01 LSA Associates, Inc. 04/08/2026 4,957.50
107977 MARIPO Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. 04/08/2026 9,196.00 107978 PLACE01 PlaceWorks, Inc. 04/08/2026 35,624.50
107979 SOUTHE24 Southern California Edison 04/08/2026 496.17 107980 TRAN01 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 04/08/2026 11,335.29 107981 CALIFO56 California State Disbursement Unit 04/02/2026 604.15 107982 CALIFO57 California State Disbursement Unit 04/02/2026 143.07 107983 FRANC06 Franchise Tax Board 04/02/2026 922.59
107984 FRANC06 Franchise Tax Board 04/02/2026 83.82
107985 FRANC06 Franchise Tax Board 04/02/2026 497.25
107986 LOSANG31 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. 04/02/2026 99.25 Report Total (71 checks): 316,732.75
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Item #18.C.
Date: April 8, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Issue: City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project Budget Amendment and Appropriation of Funds
City Manager's Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27-3838 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE SECOND AND FINAL GRANT FUNDS OF $3,067,797 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 8230 (P-1044)".
Administrative Action:
Submitted / Prepared by:
Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by:
Adrian R. Guerra, City Attorney
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director / City Treasurer
Approved by:
Julian A. Miranda, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
In November 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-107-3357 authorizing the submittal
of the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129) grant application, acceptance of the $6,135,594 in grant funds, and authorizing the execution of the agreement for the funds. On May 8, 2023, the City received the first payment of $3,067,797, and the second $3,067,797 payment was received on March 24, 2026. It is now necessary for the City Council to authorize the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 adopted budget and appropriate the $3,067,797 to the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project (CIP #8230).
Fiscal Impact:
Adopting Resolution 2026-27-3838 authorizes the Finance Director to amend the FY 2025-2026 adopted budget by appropriating the second and final payment of the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129) grant funds of $3,067,797 into the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project CIP No.8230.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-27-3838
Resolution No. 2026-27-3838
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27-3838
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE SECOND AND FINAL GRANT FUNDS OF $3,067,797 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 FOR THE CITY OF IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 8230 (P-1044)
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-107-3357 authorizing the submittal of the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129) grant application, accepting the $6,135,594 in grant funds, and authorizing the execution of the agreement for the funds; and
WHEREAS, these grant funds were to be disbursed to the City in two payments.
The first payment of $3,067,797 was issued on May 8, 2023, and the second and final payment of $3,067,797 was issued on March 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City of Irwindale desires to amend the FY 2025-2026 adopted budget and appropriate the second and final $3,067,797 to the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project CIP No. 8230.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES, DETERMINES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds the above Recitals true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Finance Director to amend the FY 2025-2026 adopted budget to appropriate the second and final payment of $3,067,797 to the City of Irwindale Public Library Improvement Project CIP No. 8230.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the application of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution, and to this end the invalid or unconstitutional section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of this Resolution are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Resolution No. 2026-27-3838
SECTION 4. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution which shall, in turn, have immediate effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April 2026. __________________________
H. Manuel Ortiz, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE }
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-27-3838 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Irwindale at its regular meeting held on the 8th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
____________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 25, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 9:10 P.M.
The Irwindale SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE IRWINDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY met in regular session 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; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Burrola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 27A
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 10, 2025
The minutes were approved as presented.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Darlene Acero made various allegations of misconduct by members of the Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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107915 ROSENO RSG 03/19/2026 275.00
Report Total (1 checks): 275.00
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IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 25, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 9:14 P.M.
The Irwindale HOUSING AUTHORITY met in regular session at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Board Members Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Manuel R. Garcia; Vice Chair Albert F. Ambriz; Chair H. Manuel Ortiz
Also present: Julian A. Miranda, Executive Director; Adrian Guerra, General Counsel; Theresa Olivares, Assistant Executive Director; Christopher Hofford, Chief of Police; Kambiz Borhani, Director of Finance / City Treasurer; Marilyn Simpson, Community Development Director; Elizabeth Rodriguez, Public Services Director; Eddie Chan, Director of Engineering / Building Official; Mary Hull, Human Resources Manager, and Laura Nieto, and Chief Deputy City Clerk AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Chair Ambriz, seconded by Board Member Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 31A
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 10, 2025
The minutes were approved.
SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. _________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Assistant Authority Secretary