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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez . Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia were absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in three cases.
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047- 006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Ne gotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:54 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez. Councilmember s Ayala Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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2 and Valencia were absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by April Reutter, Pray Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Sergeant Isaiah Estrada, LCpl. Worley Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matter discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Perez highlighted the Walk Groundbreaking and thanked Primestor, Community Development, Communications and Public Affairs, Public Services, and Recreation and Park Services for making the event successful; thanked Social Services and all who attended the Angel Project Recognition Night , recognizing v olunteers and sponsors ; reported on her attendance at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting where they voted to add a tax measure to the June election which will increase sales tax by a half cent; shared that the Cultural Arts Center always goes above and beyond in all they do; encouraged residents to report potholes; reminded them to bring in their trash cans after trash pickup and indicated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Chaplain Benito Richard Garcia and Juan Contreras Gomez. A ddressing City Council was Angelo Maldonado, American Legion Commander, who spoke about Chaplain Garcia. Vice Mayor Rios wished all a Happy Lunar New Year; reported on her attendance at Norwalk High School where she spoke to the Economics and Government Club students regarding the City and government processes; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rogelia Lozano.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed February as Black History Month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez provided a brief presentation regarding the current storm updates ; reported on his attendance at the Steering Committee for Hermosillo Park; and shared upcoming “Know Your Rights” workshops with C oalition for H umane Immigrant Rights of L os Angeles. Videos were shared highlighting The Walk Groundbreaking and the “Bi-Weekly” review.
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Norwalk City Council
February 17, 2026
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA - City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 2026, and a request to amend votes on previous warrants made by Mayor Perez, submitted via memo: and included with the minutes.
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PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 18, 2026 – JANUARY 31, 2026 City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,311,385.76; the payroll C heck Nos. 38631 and the Voucher Nos. 355311 – 355830 in the total net amount of $979,812.65 for the payroll period January 18, 2026 – January 31, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period January 27 through February 9, 2026, in the total amount of $5,489,917.61.
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR TILE CLEANING AND GROUT SEALING IN RESTROOMS
AT CITY FACILITIES
City Council award ed a contract to Classic Floor Care, Inc. for the term of February 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 with a not -to-exceed contract value amount of $149,300 for tile cleaning and grout sealing services at City restrooms; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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4 APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 84624, FOR A LIVE -WORK CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 11459 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 26-12
City Council approve d Tract Map No. 84624, conditioned on the execution of the improvement guarantee required by Norwalk Municipal Code Section 16.03.160, and accepted the dedications offered on the map.
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5 – ADVANCED RESERVATION DIAL -A-
RIDE/SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to extend the First Transit, Inc. agreement from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for a total agreement cost of $1,159,014; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AGREEMENT – SUPPLY AND DELIVER CUMMINS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND
AFTERTREATMENT COMPONENTS FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved a three-year agreement from March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 with Cummins, Inc. for catalytic converters and aftertreatment components with an option to extend the agreement for two one- year periods for a total contract value of $350,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 634-03
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 4 - GIS INTEGRATION AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES – RESOLUTION NO. 26-14 – BUDGET AMENDMENT
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 26- 14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EDGESOFT AGREEMENT, in the amount of $97,750; and b. approved Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with EdgeSoft, Inc. for GIS integration and additional services, in an amount not to exceed $89,375; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority; on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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5 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments made.
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PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 26-1767 - GRANTING A NON-PUBLIC UTILITY
PIPELINE FRANCHISE
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider granting a pipeline franchise to Heraeus Metal Processing. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. A report was presented by Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer. There being no persons wishing to testify in the matter , Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to introduce by title only Ordinance No. 26- 1767, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK GRANTING A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO HERAEUS METAL
PROCESSING, INCORPORATED for 15-years ending March 3, 2041, and schedule for adoption. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia
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REPORTS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-13 – FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND
REVISIONS
Following a report provided by Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-13, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Kylie, Irma, San Lino, Lorena Lopez, Anthony Tabares.
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6 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m., in memory of Chaplain Benito Richard Garcia, Juan Contreras Gomez, and Rogelia Lozano.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR