IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 27, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:24 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 advised that staff would pull the public hearing from discussion tonight for further review.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, Councilmembers Burrola, Breceda, and Garcia, and Mayor Ortiz all reported on their attendance at the recent California Contract Cities conference held at Indian Wells. Councilmember Breceda further reported on his attendance at the ICSC conference in Las Vegas.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz noted that the Irwindale Community Foundation has distributed 26 banners / yard signs to honor Irwindale graduates and thanked staff for mounting a wreath in front of the Veterans Monument.
Mayor Ortiz congratulated all graduates from all school levels and thanked staff for installing the wreaths and flags at the Veterans Monument.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 17A
RECOGNITION OF THE IRWINDALE COMPETITION CHEER TEAM
The recognition was made.
ITEM NO. 17B
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
The proclamation was made.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2
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.
ITEM NO. 18A
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 18B
SECOND READING – ORDINANCE NO. 818
Ordinance No. 818, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRWINDALE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM,” was passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
Chief Deputy City Clerk Nieto read an emailed comment wherein the individual expressed concern regarding excessively loud motor vehicles, including motorcycles, which negatively affects the quality of life of nearby residents. The individual also requested that staff review and strengthen enforcement of the existing noise ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 20A
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT STATUS REPORT FOR THE DAN DIAZ RECREATION CENTER
AND IRWINDALE CITY HALL / POLICE DEPARTMENT
City Attorney Guerra noted that this report relates to electrical equipment contained within the subject buildings and that there do not appear to be any traffic, noise, air quality, and viewing impacts that would normally create a reasonably foreseeable financial interest on the real property. As such, there does not appear to be a conflict for the councilmembers to participate, though participation would ultimately be the individual councilmembers’ choices.
Director Rodriguez presented the report.
Councilmember Garcia thanked staff for conducting the necessary research on this item and stated that his intent with requesting the report was to ensure that the facilities could expand in the future.
This item was received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3
ITEM NO. 20B
IRWINDALE RECREATION’S INCLUSIVE ZUMBA CLASS INFORMATION Director Rodriguez presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that the subject Zumba class is very popular and attracts many individuals within the region to participate. He further stated that the City would be happy to address any requests for class expansion.
In response to a question by Councilmember Garcia, Director Rodriguez advised that staff has not received any requests from residents to make this program available after work hours.
Responding to questions from Mayor Ortiz, Director Rodriguez indicated that the subject classes would be held outside the gym during the summer. Additionally, on very hot days, the class might be moved to the gym interior, though priority would be given to the KidZone program.
The report was received and filed.
ITEM NO. 20C
IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY – REFERENCE DESK AND CHILDRENS AREA MURALS City Attorney Guerra advised that each Councilmember may decide whether they would like to participate in discussing this matter. All councilmembers remained to discuss.
City Librarian Balli presented the staff report.
Councilmember Burrola stated that he would prefer that the mural at the reference desk include mountains in the background, similar in appearance to the foothill mountains.
Councilmember Breceda agreed and suggested that the mural includes items that reflect Irwindale more, to which Librarian Balli responded by advising that the subject murals were made to reflect California landscape, not necessarily Irwindale-specific landscape. She advised, however, that the artist may be able to create a likeness of the San Gabriel Valley mountains and add more of the rock structures, or perhaps include a pathway made of river rock.
At the request of Librarian Balli, Assistant City Manager Olivares discussed the timelines for the painting of the murals.
Mayor Ortiz expressed his hope that there is sufficient time to incorporate the suggestions made by Councilmembers Burrola and Breceda into the murals.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that he enjoyed the concepts as presented and hoped that any modifications to the murals would not delay their completion.
Councilmember Garcia agreed that the changes should be made as long as they do not delay the project.
Linda Marez suggested adding tumbleweeds to the reference desk mural and a puppy at the children’s area mural.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 4
Carmen Roman agreed that tumbleweeds, rocks, and water should be added to the mural.
Casey Miranda agreed and suggested that perhaps peppertrees and the rock church should also be included.
Dena Zepeda suggested adding rocks or the rock arch located near her house to the murals.
Librarian Balli noted that the artists are working on creating murals that combine the various suggestions made at the recent ad hoc mural workshops and noted that the incorporation of certain elements will be made to the Founding Mothers mural.
Mayor Ortiz asked whether there is sufficient time to incorporate the changes requested, to which Librarian Balli advised that the changes may push the opening date back. She noted the need to be cognizant of the amount of time it would take not just to paint the mural, but also to obtain the materials needed to fulfill the requests.
Assistant City Manager Olivares further elaborated on the artist’s schedule and indicated that staff would work with the artist to determine whether the requested changes could be made on time. She also advised that staff could bring the updated mural concepts to the Council for further input, should the Council opt for it, to which Mayor Ortiz stated that the changes could be incorporated and, as long as the updates meet the approval of Librarian Balli or Assistant City Manager Olivares, then that would suffice.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to incorporate tumbleweed, more rock, and more yellow or dry landscape to the reference desk mural and a dog to the children’s area mural. The motion was unanimously approved.
Librarian Balli advised that an ad hoc workshop will be held on June 8 to discuss the Founding Mothers mural.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 21A
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 819 TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
PROHIBITING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS OF APPROVALS FOR DATA
CENTERS
This item was pulled from the agenda and was not considered.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) Applications are being accepted to fill the two resident representative vacancies on the Irwindale Community Foundation. Deadline to apply is June 3. 2) The City of Irwindale is collaborating with the County Registrar Recorder’s Office to host a 4-day Vote Center at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center for the June 2, 2026, primary election.
3) The City continues seeking community input for the hazard mitigation plan. A survey is available on the City’s website through late June.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING PAGE 5
4) He also provided updates on upcoming Senior Center and Aquatics activities.
REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. ________________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk