City Council Agenda Report
December 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO INTERSTATE-5 CONSORTIUM CITIES JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
Background:
The City of Norwalk is one of five member cities of the Interstate-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority (I-5 JPA), which was established in 1990. The goal of the I-5 JPA is to work in partnership with Caltrans, Metro, and the Federal Highway Administration to pursue innovative capacity enhancement alternatives for the expansion of the I-5 freeway to avoid significant at- grade widening that would have negative adverse social and economic impacts on corridor communities. The I-5 JPA has been successful in its efforts to secure financial support for traffic mitigation projects along the I-5 corridor and continues to advocate for its member agencies for improved traffic flow and capacity enhancements along the I-5 freeway between the Los Angeles County line and the I-710 freeway.
The term of the original agreement was extended through subsequent amendments and expired November 1, 2025. Amendment No. 8 extends the term for an additional five years. On September 22, 2025, the I-5 JPA Policy Board approved the term extension through November 1, 2030.
Fiscal Impact:
Annual member dues are made from the General fund and included in the budget.
Citizens Advised:
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City Council December 16, 2025
I-5 JPA Agreement Amendment No. 8 – Extending the
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Objective 1, Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 8 to the I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority Agreement, extending the term to November 1, 2030.
Attachments:
Amendment No. 8