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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call was Councilmember Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez. Councilmember Ayala arrived after roll call participating via teleconference; Councilmember Valencia was 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 two cases.
II. 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 5:45 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez .
Councilmember Ayala participated via teleconference. Also present were Jesus M.
Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez -Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
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March 3, 2026
2 The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Bojorquez , New Creation Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Private First Class Laureano Jimenez , LCpl Worley Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Valencia thanked the Communications Department for recognizing Women’s Month on social media and featuring all past and current women Mayors, and shared the Norwalk Lions Club Women’s Empowerment Tea Party will take place March 8, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex . Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at G lazier Elementary’s Read Across America event and thanked Social Services for their participation; she also attended the Independent Cities Association’s Independent Winter Seminar where they discussed various topics such as Housing , Cyber Security , and Social Media for Elected Officials . Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting, the California Contract Cities Meeting regarding Public Safety, the Micro Transit Service Ribbon Cutting and thanked Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation for his continued national success; shared that the City newsletters were distributed; encouraged residents to donate to the Business Attire Donation Drive for the T een Alliance Program; and indicated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mary Perez.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed March as Women’s History Month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council proclaimed March as Social Worker Month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez introduced Daniel Munoz , newly promoted Public Safety Manager and Jazmine Salas , newly promoted Emergency Preparedness Manager . He shared an upcoming community meeting with residents regarding Hermosillo Park on March 18.
Videos were shared highlighting the Senior Center Winter Lobby Olympics, Norwalk Community Link Ribbon Cutting, and the “Bi -Weekly” review. Mr. Gomez also provided a brief presentation on Community Preparedness, shared resources, and highlighted the upcoming Know Your Rights meeting on March 17.
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Norwalk City Council
March 3, 2026
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Following hearing and discussing Item No. 8 at the request of Vice Mayor Rios, Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to table No. 8 until March 17, and approve the balance of the consent calendar as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 17, 2026. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 – FEBRUARY 14, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,294,770.28; the payroll Check Nos. 38632 – 38634 and the Voucher Nos. 355831 – 356353 in the total net amount of $974,254.74 for the payroll period February 1, 2026 – February 14, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approve d the warrant register period February 10, through February 23, 2026, in the total amount of $2,665,886.49.
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*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 224, 248, 324, and 333.
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 25, 2026
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4 ORDINANCE NO. 26-1767 - GRANTING A PROPRIETARY PIPELINE FRANCHISE
City Council accept ed for second reading and adopt ed Ordinance No. 26- 1767, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, GRANTING A PROPRIETARY PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO HERAEUS PRECIOUS METALS NORTH AMERICA LLC. 618-16
PARTICIPATE IN AN AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION – IMAGERY ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM 8 PROJECT
City Council approved an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to participate in the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium, in an amount not -to-exceed $27,850; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
AGREEMENT FOR RECREATION FURNITURE/DESIGN SERVICES
Following a brief report provided by Allan Perdomo, Recreation and Parks Services Director, City Council discussion ensued with Vice Mayor Rios requesting more information be provided. THIS ITEM WAS TABLED TO MARCH 17. 610/634-10
PROJECT NO. 7935 – AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 – MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – ZONES 2, 9, AND 29, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-13
City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $109,764 to provide additional material testing services for Project No. 7935, for a total not -to-exceed contract amount of $363,685; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Valencia moved and Mayor Perez seconded t he appointment of Dr.
Stephanie Rodriguez to the Historical Heritage Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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5 AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Perez seconded the re-appointment of Millie Casillas to the Social Services Commission, Antoinette Moreno to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Petra Peñaa to the Public Safety Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council Andy Uribe, Patti Delgadillo, and Anthony Armendarez.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m., in memory of Mary Perez.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR