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Regular Meetings
- 5:30 p.m. to Closed session
- 6:30 p.m to Open session
- Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
- Council Chambers
5050 N. Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91706
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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H. Manuel Ortiz
Mayor
Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz was first elected to the Irwindale City Council on November 2005 and has been re-elected in 2009, 2013 and 2018. He was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor in 2006, 2009. and 2020. Mayor Ortiz supports the continued advancement of the City of Irwindale, and advocates for issues such as fiscal accountability, improved City programs for youth and seniors, public safety and housing opportunities.
Mayor Ortiz serves with the goal of building an Irwindale that thrives economically, while maintaining the small town quality of live that the community has cherished for generations.
His term of office expires November 8, 2022.
2021 Appointments
(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)
League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Chapter (Delegate)
Board of Directors of Sanitation Districts 15 & 22 of Los Angeles County (Delegate)
Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority (Delegate)
Larry G. Burrola
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Burrola was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in November 2007 at which time he was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor, and was re-elected in November 2015 and 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Burrola supports new and exciting opportunities for Irwindale residents, public safety and the diverse business community.
He is a lifelong Irwindale resident and has also served as a Planning Commissioner.
His term of office expires November 5, 2024.
2021 Appointments
(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)
League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Chapter (Alternate)
Foothill Transit Zone (Alternate)
Independent Cities Association (Delegate)
Board of Directors of Sanitation Districts 15 & 22 of Los Angeles County (Alternate)
Albert F Ambriz
Councilmember
Councilmember Albert F. Ambriz was elected to the Irwindale City Council in November 2013 and was re-elected in November 2018. Councilmember Ambriz has resided in Irwindale for 30+ years and has served our country as a Marine for 21 years. He was also a Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Irwindale, and retired after eight years of service.
Some of Councilmember Ambriz’s top priorities include community safety, fiscal responsibility, and sustained and continually improving programs for the Irwindale community.
His current term of office expires November 8, 2022.
2021 Appointments
(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)
Mark A Breceda
Councilmember
Councilmember Mark Breceda was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 1999, and has been re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2020. He has the distinction of being selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor a record 9 times.
He is lifelong resident of the City of Irwindale and continues a family tradition of service to his community as did his father, brother and sister before him. Councilmember Breceda is a local business owner and is committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Irwindale
His current term of office expires November 5, 2024.
2021 Appointments
(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)
Manuel R. Garcia
Councilmember
Councilmember Manuel R. Garcia was first elected to the Irwindale City Council in March 2001 and has been elected in 2007, 2011 , 2015 and 2020. He was selected by his Council colleagues to serve as Mayor in 2010. Councilmember Garcia is a lifetime resident of the City of Irwindale. He supports the growth of general fund revenues, particularly through revenue-generating projects, to preserve the City’s reserves.
He is committed to continual improvement of the quality of life for the Irwindale community and takes pride in the way that the City has flourished over the years.
His term of office expires November 5, 2024.
2021 Appointments
(Resolution No. 2020-93-3253, adopted December 9, 2020)