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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
APRIL, 21, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez, and Mayor Perez. Vice Mayor Rios arrived after roll call. 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 one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): William Murray v. Norwalk Housing Authority, et al., Case No. 25STCP00323.
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.
IV. 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 Association of Management Employees.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:57 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez . Councilmember Valencia was absent.
Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; John Lam, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
April 21, 2026
2 The invocation was delivered by Pastor Bishop Brown, Metropolitan State Hospital; followed by the flag salute, led by Louie Velazquez from the Adaptative Recreation Team.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council welcomed all in attendance. Mayor Perez thanked all who contributed to the success of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Norwalk.
City Council recognized April as Autism Awareness month in the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Juan Sanchez, Interim Captain for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, provided the Sheriff’s Department update.
Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Parks Services, provided the Park Project updates.
Mr. Gomez highlighted the New School Athletic Recognition Event, which will be held twice a year during fall and spring, shared resources regarding those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and announced updates will be shared at a future meeting regarding upcoming Construction Project updates.
Videos were shared highlighting the Egg-stravagant Event and “Bi-Weekly Review”.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Vice Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez* NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
April 21, 2026
3 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA - City Council waive d reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare d 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 April 7, 2026. 825-04
*Mayor Perez abstained from acting on Warrant Nos. 63, 209, 227, and 240.
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2026 – MARCH 28, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,467.61; the payroll Check No. 38644 and the V oucher Nos. 357393 – 357914 in the total net amount of $985,982.45 for the payroll period March 15, 2026 – March 28, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period March 31, 2026 - April 13, 2026, in the total amount of $4,850,870.63.
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DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR AUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS
VEHICLE SALES
City Council approved the sale of vehicles as listed in Attachment A, which have been sold, generating total net proceeds of $72,150; and declared as surplus the vehicles listed in Attachment B and authorized their sale via auction.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR ON- CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WALK PROJECT
City Council approved Amendment No. 7 with The Code Group, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 for the third contract year for plan check services; in addition to the $408,000 for year three for on-call consulting services (for the Community Development Director position); and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and 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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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
April 21, 2026
4 NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ayala seconded to re-appoint Councilmember Ramirez to a four -year term ending April 30, 2030. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 7195 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION, AND DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR I -605
HOTSPOTS AT STUDEBAKER ROAD AND ALONDRA BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-18
A report was provided by Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer. City Council discussion ensued with Mayor Perez requesting staff ensure residents are fully informed of any traffic concerns, Vice Mayor Rios inquired about funding and asked staff to evaluate resources to ensure the City of Cerritos was contributing to the project since it was a shared intersection.
Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ayala seconded to:
a. award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $999,910 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $149,987 for construction services; and b. award a contract to SPECS Engineering Group in an amount of $189,845 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,477 for construction management and inspection services; and
c. award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $8,750 for design support services during construction; and
d. authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for Project No. 7195 and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
April 21, 2026
5 PROJECT NO. 7527 – RESOLUTION 26 -17 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Following a report provided by Mr. Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer , Councilmember Ayala moved and Mayor Perez seconded to:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26- 17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7527, AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $20,560; and
b. approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc. for an increase in the amount of $20,560 to provide professional engineering design services, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $84,644; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council Jose Rodriguez, Kylie, and Andy U.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR