IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 8, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 9:00 A.M.
The Irwindale CITY COUNCIL met in a special meeting at the above time and place.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Mark A. Breceda, Larry G. Burrola, Mayor Pro Tem Albert F. Ambriz; Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz
Absent: Councilmember Manuel R. Garcia
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.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Burrola and Mayor Ortiz commended all staff that participated in the successful Red, White, and You event.
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; Councilmember Garcia absent.
ITEM NO. 9A
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD MAY 13, 2026
The minutes of the meeting held May 13, 2026, were unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 9B
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 9C
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOGLELES ENTITLED 2024 STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY PROGRAM SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PURCHAES OF MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS AND SINGLE-UNIT CHARGERS USING 2024 STATE
HOMELAND SECRUITY PROGRAM FUNDS
Resolution No. 2026-50-3861, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO: 1) APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT GRANT YEAR 2024 BETWEEN COUNTY OF
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LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF IRWINDALE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; 2) APPROVE WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(C)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA FOR PURCHASE OF PORTABLE RADIOS AND SINGLE-UNIT CHARGERS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECORD THE $50,000
APPROPRIATION AND RESPECTIVE REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE UNDER THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND (31)" was adopted.
ITEM NO. 9D
APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR LOBBYING SERVICES The City Council approved the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Irwindale and Joe A. Gonsalves and Son.
ITEM NO. 9E
APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR OPTIONS FOR YOUTH
Resolution No. 2026-62-3872, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FEE WAIVER FOR OPTIONS FOR
YOUTH, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAIVING CITY FACILITY RENTAL FEES OF $1,840.00 FOR MEETING BEGINNING AUGUST 2026 THROUGH AND INCLUDING OCTOBER 2026, AND FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED BY THE
DONATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER USE BY OPTIONS FOR YOUTH TO CONDUCT MEETINGS", was adopted.
ITEM NO. 9F
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Resolution No. 2026-58-3868 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA, (1) CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER; (2) REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD ON SUCH DATE; (3)
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF TIE VOTES BY LOT
UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651 (b) PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE”, was adopted.
SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS
Suzanne Gomez commended all departments that contributed to the success of the recent Red, White, and You event.
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 11A
IRWINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY – FOUNDING MOTHERS MURAL
City Librarian Balli presented the report.
Carmen Roman thanked the ad hoc committee, staff, and the artist for listening to residents’ requests.
Dena Zepeda thanked City Librarian Balli and the artist that worked on the mural.
Councilmember Burrola thanked Librarian Balli, Assistant City Manager Olivares, and the mural artist for their work on this project.
Councilmember Breceda commended the beauty of the mural and thanked all that participated in its creation.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz thanked Librarian Balli and her staff and stated that he is looking forward to the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mayor Ortiz concurred and thanked Librarian Balli.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burola, seconded by Councilmember Ambriz, to approve the Founding Mothers Mural. The motion was unanimously approved; Councilmember Garcia absent.
ITEM NO. 11B
CITY OF IRWINDALE SEAL AND INSIGNIA (VERBAL UPDATE)
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.
Responding to a couple of questions from Councilmember Burrola, Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that the circular insignia was presented in 1959, and that the insignia that contains the mission was created in 1999.
Dena Zepeda spoke in favor of keeping both the seal and the insignia.
Carmen Roman stated that she liked both seals as well as the insignia.
Assistant City Manager Olivares clarified that staff are not proposing eliminating any of the subject seals or insignia. Staff is simply asking for clarification as to how they should be referred to and what the Council would prefer that they be used for.
Director Rodriguez stated that the red and white seal has traditionally been used by Public Works staff to represent their department.
Councilmember Burrola expressed his understanding that the proposed resolutions are needed to prevent individuals from using the seals and insignia for personal use.
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Councilmember Breceda agreed that the seal and insignia should not be used for personal gain, sold, or profited from since they belong to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz agreed that that the uses for the symbols need to be clarified.
Mayor Ortiz agreed on the need for the ordinance to protect City property.
Assistant City Manager Olivares stated that staff could draft an ordinance indicating that the embossed seal could be used to certify documents. The ordinance could also identify how the red and yellow seal is to be used.
City Attorney Guerra expressed his understanding of Council’s desire to use the insignia with the mission for promotional and external use and asked how the red and yellow seal should be used, to which Assistant City Manager Olivares advised that it is used on proclamations, tile plates, lapel pins, business license certificates, and some uniforms, though a majority of city departments use the logo with the mission as part of their uniform.
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz stated that it is imperative for the symbols to be used according to their original intent when they were adopted.
The report was received and filed.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda reported the following:
1) He invited Police Captain Fraijo to provide a briefing on police activity during the July 4th activities. Captain Fraijo noted that there were four incidents where individuals used illegal fireworks, and all four were cited.
Councilmember Burrola thanked Athens for sponsoring the fireworks show.
Mayor Ortiz noted that his guests felt safe during the fireworks show.
Carmen Roman thanked Athens for sponsoring the show, thanked Public Works staff for cleaning the parks, and the Police Officers for their presence.
Dena Zepeda expressed her appreciation for the great fireworks show.
REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 9:54 a.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the following:
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ITEM NO. 19A
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: Information provided to the Council, direction provided; no reportable action Property: 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue (±3,381 SF on the east side) APN 8417-031-900 Agency Negotiator: Theresa Olivares, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Eduardo Hernandez and Jesus Daniel Hernandez Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda and was not discussed.
ITEM NO. 19B
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Number of Cases: Two (2)
ACTION: In both cases, information provided to Council, discussed, direction provided; no reportable action
ITEM NO. 19C
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54954.5(c), 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Five Points, LP vs. City of Irwindale
Case Number: 22STCV01394
ACTION: Councilmember Breceda recused himself due to a real estate conflict of interest.
Information shared with the Council as an update; direction provided; no reportable action.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 11:08 a.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 11:09 a.m. ______________________________
Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk