IRWINDALE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
5050 N. IRWINDALE AVENUE WEDNESDAY
IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA 91706 6:13 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
AB 2449 DISCLOSURES
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz disclosed that he is attending the meeting virtually under AB 2449 due to a health issue.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAVEL REPORTS
Councilmembers Burrola, Breceda, Garcia, and Mayor Ortiz reported on their attendance at the California Contract Cities conference.
Councilmember Burrola commended Mayor Ortiz for serving on the Joint Powers Authority with Azusa and Duarte to help clean up Lario Park. He also thanked City Attorney Guerra for his wonderful work.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Ambriz expressed his appreciation of the hard work from the members of the San Gabriel Riverbed Working Group, which is working to resolve the various ongoing issues at Lario Park.
Councilmember Burrola requested that the meeting tonight be adjourned in memory of Maria Rodriguez.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS / COMMENDATIONS
ITEM NO. 18A
RETIREMENT RECOGNITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER JEFF TYLER
The recognition was made.
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ITEM NO. 18B
QUARTERLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM GONSALVES AND SON
The update was presented by Paul Gonsalves.
Councilmember Garcia asked whether the Governor has acted on “Jay Leno’s Law”, to which Mr. Gonsalves indicated that the Governor has until September 30 to take action.
ITEM NO. 18C
VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PRESENTATION – “INSIGHTS FROM YOUR WATER DISTRICT”
The presentation was made by Jose Martinez, General Manager of the Valley County Water District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Breceda, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEM NO. 19A
MINTUES OF THE MEETINGS HELD AUGUST 26, 2026
The minutes of the meetings held August 26, 2026, were approved.
ITEM NO. 19B
WARRANTS / DEMANDS / PAYROLL
The warrants / demands / payroll were approved.
ITEM NO. 19C
2 ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 821 PROHIBITING AI DATA CENTERS Ordinance No. 821, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUCNIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING CHAPTER 17.42 – DATA CENTERS AND ASSOCIATED USES – TO TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT DATA CENTER
LAND USES CITYWIDE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15378(B)(5),” was passed, approved, and adopted on second reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof.
ITEM NO. 19D
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH YWCA SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER Resolution No. 2026-77-3887, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH YWCA
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER AND APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FY 2026-2027 ADOPTED BYDGET BY APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES,” was adopted.
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ITEM NO. 19E
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 28-PASSENGER BUS FOR IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER Resolution No. 2026-79-3888, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080 (E); 2) AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2026-2027 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $249,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES; 3) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER; AND 4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-600 KAVLYR 28- PASSENGER BUS FOR IRWINDALE SENIOR CENTER,” was adopted.
ITEM NO.19F
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF DOOR CARD READERS, VIDEO CAMERAS, AND ADA ACCESSIBLE DOOR RETROFIT
EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY HALL ADA & ACCESS CONTROL ENTRANCE UPGRADE CIP
PROJECT THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ARRANGEMENT
Resolution No. 2026-80-3890, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(E), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER WITH ACCESS TECH SECURITY FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF DOOR CARD READERS, VIDEO CAMERAS, AND ADA ACCESSIBLE
DOOR RETROFIT EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY HALL ADA & ACCESS CONTROL ENTRANCE UPGRADE CIP PROJECT,” was adopted.
ITEM NO. 19G
APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 83854 – 13620 LIVE OAK LANE AND RELATED
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
The City Council: 1) approved Parcel Map no. 83854 and authorized the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and the City Engineer to sign the map on behalf of the City; 2) approved the related Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form; and 3) directed the City Engineer to submit Parcel Map No. 83854 to the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s Office for recordation and return a recorded copy of this Parcel Map to the City Clerk’s Office.
ITEM NO. 19H
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO PARKING – FIRE LANE ON ALPHA STREET Resolution No. 2026-81-3891, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A NO PARKING – FIRE LANE
ALONG THE DESIGNATED PORTION OF ALPHA STREET AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
COORDINATE WITH THE LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A FIRE LANE; AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AND APPROPRIATE “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE” CURB MARKINGS AND/OR
REGULATORY SIGNAGE, AS DETERMINED NECESSARY BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CITY ENGINEER,” was adopted.
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ITEM NO. 19I
APPROVAL OF MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 G1 AND OFFICE 365 G3 LICENSE RENEWAL Resolution No. 2026-82-3892, entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IRWINDALE WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.44.080(E), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INTELLI-TECH FOR THE RENEWAL OF MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 G1 AND G3 LICENSES UTILIZING THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE (NCPA) CONTRACT,” was adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
SPONTANEOUS
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandra Armenta Lopez, representing State Senator Susan Rubio, shared information relating to an upcoming event at the Duarte Senior Center.
Jazmin Leos reported that trees are blocking visibility on Juarez, making it difficult to see the street signals. She also stated that many motorists run the signaled intersection of Juarez and Irwindale Avenue, and that the light pole blends into the environment since it is painted green.
City Manager Miranda stated that staff would follow up on the visibility issue and advised that an ongoing study is being performed for the traffic signal.
Suzanne Gomez spoke highly about the unveiling of the Founding Mothers mural at the new Library.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 21A
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 823 PERTAINIGN TO ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 2.53 OF TITLE 2 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL SEAL, CITY
INSIGNIA, AND CITY LOGO
Assistant City Manager Olivares presented the staff report.
Councilmember Garcia asked about enforcement of the proposed ordinance, to which City Attorney Guerra stated that the City would have the ability to assess significant fines to deter unauthorized use of the seal, city, and logo. Staff would need to take the offender to court through an administrative citation process. Councilmember Garcia also asked whether the items could be trademarked, to which City Attorney Guerra noted that they cannot due to federal law.
Responding to a question from Maricela Frymark, City Attorney Guerra advised that the ordinance would be enforced once enacted and would not be applied retroactively.
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Ordinance No. 823, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE ADDING CHAPTER 2.53 (“CUSTODY AND USE OF OFFICIAL CITY SEAL, CITY INSIGNIA, AND CITY LOGO”) TO TITLE 2 OF THE IRWINDALE MUNICIIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL SEAL, CITY INSIGNIA, AND CITY LOGO,” was introduced for first reading, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, on the motion of Mayor Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Burrola, and unanimously approved.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Miranda presented the following report:
1) The City is currently updating the open space element of the general plan. An information booth with details will be made available to the public at the City’s MI Fiesta on September
10. 2) He also provided information relating to upcoming Recreation Department events.
REQUESTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m., in memory of Maria Rodriguez.
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Laura M. Nieto, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
August 2026
Reference
Number Vendor Name Date Amount
WFB -111 CJPIA Excess Pool 7,174.50
ACH US Bank 8/11/2026 1,119.36
Report Total:
8,293.86
Electronic Payments
August 1 - 31, 2026
User:
Printed:
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