Norwalk City Council
May 26, 2026

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
MAY 26, 2026

CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM

REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
6:00 PM

NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jennifer Perez, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers..

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Gov. Code § 84308: Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.

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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Perez

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

CLOSED SESSION

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, a portion of Assessor Parcel Number 8024-024-037 (property acquisition); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Robert Scantlebury; Under Negotiation: 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.

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

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Perez

INVOCATION

Pastor Joy Daniel
Rock of the Nations Church

FLAG SALUTE

Young Marine Sergeant Aiden Vaca
LCpl Worley Young Marines

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ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

a. Report of City Council Travel

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

I. City Council to Proclaim May 18 to May 22, 2026 as National Public Works Week in the City of Norwalk.

II. City Council to Recognize the Environmental Awareness Scholarship winners.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

1. Assemblywoman Pacheco's Women of the Year Update.

2. Teen Alliance Program Graduation Recap Video.

3. Youth Athlete Awards Ceremony Recap Video.

4. Bi-Weekly Review.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote.

Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.

1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 2026. 825-04

2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS APRIL 12, 2026 – APRIL 25, 2026 & APRIL 26, 2026 – MAY 9, 2026 Staff recommend City Council approve:
a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,353,002.80; the payroll check numbers 38647 – 38648 and the voucher numbers 358434 – 358949 in the total net amount of $1,013,368.66 for the payroll period April 12, 2026 – April 25, 2026 and;
b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,416,117.27; the payroll check numbers 38649 – 38676 and the voucher numbers 358950 – 359491 in the total net amount of $1,074,315.73 for the payroll period April 26, 2026 – May 9, 2026.

3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period April 28, through May 11, 2026 in the total amount of $8,444,690.24. 640

4. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – GRANT WRITING
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to CA Consulting, Inc.’s agreement, increasing the maximum compensation amount to match the $130,000 allocated grant writing amount in the adopted budget for the fiscal year.

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5. CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK PAYMENT FOR POTTER STREET STORM DRAIN REPAIRS Staff recommend City Council confirm emergency repairs at 11701 Potter Street, 14507 Alburtis Avenue., and other associated work on Potter Street, and approve payment of the final invoice submitted by Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $146,656.87 for the emergency work performed.

6. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON HORST AVENUE Staff recommend City Council award a contract to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for sewer main replacement work at Horst Avenue for the term of May 26, 2026, through August 31, 2026, for an amount of $67,500 including a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $74,250; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary 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.

7. CONTRACT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3, TERM EXTENSION FOR PARATRANSIT DEMAND

RESPONSE USER SIDE SUBSIDY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Staff recommends City Council approve Contract Amendment No. 3 with Administrative Services Co-Op DBA Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. for Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation Program from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for a total agreement cost of $27,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

8. ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VACANCY REPORT Staff recommend City Council open for public comment and receive report.

APPOINTMENTS

9. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.

REPORTS

10. BARNWALL STREET (ALBURTIS AVENUE TO ROSETONE AVENUE) AND PIUMA AVENUE (BARNWALL STREET TO FAIRTON STREET) SPEED HUMP REQUEST
Staff recommend City Council approve the installation of speed humps on Barnwall Street between Alburtis Avenue and Roseton Avenue and Piuma Avenue between Barnwall Street and Fairton Street.

11. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 7196, PHASE 2
Staff recommend City Council approve:
a. Amendment No. 4 with Mark Thomas in the amount of $198,867 to provide additional necessary design support services during construction; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and b. Amendment No. 4 with TY Lin, International in the amount of $370,000 to provide additional construction management and inspection support services for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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ADJOURNMENT

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated May 21, 2026.

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

NORWALK CITY COUNCIL

NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 5, 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 were Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Mayor Perez. Vice Mayor Rios arrived after roll call. 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

The City Attorney indicated that a Closed Session Item needed to be added. Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to add Item No. IV. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramriez, Valencia, and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Rios

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.

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 Association of Management Employees.

IV. 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.

Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
May 5, 2026

2 RECESS

City Council recessed at 6:04 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, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.

The invocation was delivered by Pastor Jackeline Vives, Norwalk United Methodist Church, followed by the flag salute, led by Joshua Martinez, Homeschool.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

The City Attorney reported Item No. IV was added to closed session by a 4-0 vote; and indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

City Council wished all a Happy Mother’s Day . Vice Mayor Rios shared history surrounding Cinco de Mayo; reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Summit and discussed a session titled “Local Government and Immigration Enforcement Policy, Practice, and Community Impact” and requested staff review suggestions on how other cities address concerns pertaining to Immigration and the Department of Homeland Security. Councilmember Ramirez mentioned the positive progression of “The Walk” project; shared that the Norwalk Lion’s Club will be hosting a Carnival Event at Norwalk Park, May 21 through 25, and thanked the City’s support for helping find a location.

Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Southeast Japanese School and Community Recognition Dinner , the Teen Alliance Program Scholarship & Recognition Dinner, and thanked staff and Teen Alliance Program volunteers; and wished all Teachers and Nurses Happy Appreciation Day. Councilmember Ayala commented on Teacher Appreciation Day; reported on his attendance at the Arbor Day Tree Planting at Glazier Greenbelt and thanked Public Services for making it a successful event. Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Summit, where she attended various sessions such as A rtificial Intelligence Utilization, P artnerships With Youth, and B udget Uncertainty, and shared that she and Mr. Gomez hosted a panel discussing the success of Veterans Villas; reported on her attendance at the Arbor Day Tree Planting at Glazier Greenbelt and the Teen Alliance Program Scholarship & Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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3 Recognition Dinner, thanked all staff and the community for contributing to the success of the events; shared that City newsletters were distributed, and highlighted the Norwalk Now’s section regarding Tax Measure ER Sales Tax Increase for Health Services Measure.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

City Council presented a proclamation to the American Legion Post 359 declaring May as Military Appreciation Month.

City Council presented a proclamation to the City Clerk’s Department and declared May 4 – May 8, 2026, as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Norwalk.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

The California Parks & Recreation Society recognized the Teen Alliance Program.

Videos were shared highlighting the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Arbor Day Event and the “Bi-Weekly Review”.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Mr. Gomez requested Item No. 12 be tabled. Councilmember Valencia moved and Mayor Perez seconded to approve the remainder of the consen t calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ram irez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: None

Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
May 5, 2026

4 MEETING MINUTES

City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 2026. 825-04

PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2026 – APRIL 11, 2026

City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,390,042.80 ; the payroll C heck Nos. 38645 – 38646 and the Voucher Nos. 357915 – 358433 in the total net amount of $1,049,370.05 for the payroll period March 29, 2026 – April 11, 2026. 630

COMMERCIAL DEMANDS

City Council approved the warrant register period April 14, 2026 – April 27, 2026, in the total amount of $7,618,615.92.
640

*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 141, 265, 453, and 465.

PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - APRIL 22, 2026

No action was taken.
320

AGREEMENT - PRODUCTION OF THE CITY’S NEWSLETTER PUBLICATIONS

City Council approve d an agreement with Intergraphics Company, in the amount of $87,732 from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with an optional two one- year extensions for the printing of the City's newsletter publications; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions and 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. 145-03

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2026

City Council authorized the Executive Director of Regional Transportation to execute the Fiscal Year 2026 Certifications and Assurances Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs/Affirmation of Applicant, file grant application(s) on behalf of the City and execute a grant agreement(s); in concurrence with and execution of the Affirmation of Applicant’s Attorney Certification by the City Attorney. 1105-01

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5 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 13 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027

City Council approved Amendment No. 13, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one- year term expiring on June 30, 2027, as well as updating the payment terms; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
610/920-04

PROJECT NO. 7864 - ACCEPT WORK FOR SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT

AND EXTERIOR PAINTING OF BUILDING

City Council accepted the work completed by Letner Roofing Company in the amount of $818,871 for Senior Center Roof Replacement and Exterior Painting of Building. 1005-04-7864

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 – FIRE ALARM TESTING & INSPECTION

SERVICES AND REMOTE MONITORING SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR KITCHEN HOOD RANGES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2027

City Council approve d Amendment No. 2, extending the term of the agreement with Brennan Estimating Services, Inc. dba Brennan Fire & Security, Inc., for an additional one-year term expiring on June 30, 2027; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 950

APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR CITYWIDE ENTRY MONUMENT REFURBISHING

City Council award ed a contract to Bravo Sign and Design, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $61,950 for Citywide entry monument refurbishing; and authorized the City Manager to approve the proposal and any necessary amendments within the 10% contingency, provided there is sufficient funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

AMENDMENT NO. 4 – FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES

City Council approve d the Fourth Amendment to the Carpi & Clay Agreement and extended the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2028; 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.
120-01

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6 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – OVERHEAD DOOR REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICES – DOOR REPLACEMENTS

This item was tabled. 955

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR ON- CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE WALK

PROJECT SURROUNDING CITY HALL

City Council approved Amendment No. 1 with CSG Consultants, Inc., to provide on- call professional Community Development Consultant Services in an amount not -to-exceed $606,400 beginning February 2026 and ending on January 1, 2028; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and any additional 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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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -21 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ATHLETIC NETTING

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 21, 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 INSTALLATION OF AN ATHLETIC NETTING SYSTEM FOR ZIMMERMAN PARK LOCATED AT 13031 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, in the amount of $84,800.

AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY BADGE READERS AT CITYWIDE

FACILITIES

City Council approved an agreement with ASSI Security to provide services related to the installation of badge readers at Citywide facilities, in an amount not to exceed $74,985; 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. 920

AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING

SERVICES

City Council approved Amendment No. 11 to the agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, a division of Joe’s Sweeping Inc.; and authorized the City Manager to execute this amendment, on behalf of the City; in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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7 APPOINTMENTS

ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS

There were no appointments made.
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PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 26 -19 – APPROVING THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2026 -2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider approving the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program FY 2026/27. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. A report was presented by Bethani Cardenas, Housing Manager. City Council discussion ensued with Mayor Perez directing staff to report back in six months regarding the status of the programs. There being no persons wishing to testify on the matter Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to:

a. adopt Resolution No. 26-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF NORWALK APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2026/27

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL REQUIRED

DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and
b. authorize the City Manager to execute agreements and any amendments, in forms approved by the City Attorney, with social service agencies for the provision of services funded under the Annual Action Plan; and
c. authorize the Director of Community Development to execute Memorandums of Understanding with City Departments and homeless referral organizations for the provision of services funded under the Annual Action Plan.

MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramriez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8 RESOLUTION NO. 26-20 - UPDATING USER AND REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 26 -20, updating user and regulatory fees for fiscal year 26/27. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. A report was presented by Jennifer Hernandez, Administrative Services Supervisor . There being no persons wishing to testify on the matter Mayor Perez closed the public hearing Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26- 20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK UPDATING USER AND REGULATORY FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 -2027. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramriez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPORTS

PROJECT NO. 7859 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS DEMOLITION LOCATED AT NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE, 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE/RESOLUTION NO. 26 -18 BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-17

This item was continued to June 2, 2026.
1005-04-7859

EXTEND 2026 FIREWORKS SALES FROM JUNE 30 – JULY 4

Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, provided a report. Councilmember Ayala moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve a one- time exception to the fireworks sales period to allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks to begin on June 30, 2026, in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial . MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramriez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Addressing City Council were Jack Cornejo and Andy U.

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9 ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

____________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
ATTEST:

____________________________

JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez Persi, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS APRIL 12, 2026 – APRIL 25, 2026 & APRIL 26, 2026 – MAY 9, 2026
Background:

The City’s gross payroll cost for the periods April 12, 2026 – April 25, 2026 totaling $1,353,002.80 and April 26, 2026 – May 9, 2026 totaling $1,416,117.27.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve:
a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,353,002.80; the payroll check numbers 38647 – 38648 and the voucher numbers 358434 – 358949 in the total net amount of $1,013,368.66 for the payroll period April 12, 2026 – April 25, 2026 and;

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b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,416,117.27; the payroll check numbers 38649 – 38676 and the voucher numbers 358950 – 359491 in the total net amount of $1,074,315.73 for the payroll period April 26, 2026 – May 9, 2026.

Attachments:

N/A

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 SAUL RAMIREZ

PRAYER BREAKFAST AUDIO SER VICES
207294
$6,180.00
2 ARTESIA TROPHY

SOCCER JERSEYS
207295
$4,146.42
3 BELINDA CHARLES

RESPITE SENIOR GRANT
207296
$60.00
4 BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES

ANNUAL FIRE SPRINKLER TESTING
207297
$14,005.52
5 CS TRANSIT LEASING INC

FENCE TRANSFER
207298
$1,356.00
6 CERTIFIX INC

EMPLOYEE FINGERPRINTS
207299
$2,298.00
7 FREDY JOVANI J SANTIAGO

RAMP FOR EASTER EVENT
207300
$2,215.00
8 PEDESTAL CAPITAL II LLC

PRAYER BREAKFAST VENUE
207301
$12,742.86
9 HDL COREN & CONE

PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANT
207302
$6,418.67
10 DANNY LETNER INC
RETENTION PROJECT 7864 MARCH
207303
$40,726.97
11 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

LEGAL SERVICES MARCH
207304
$28,934.50
12 MNS ENGINEERS INC

CONSULTANT SERVICES
207305
$30,895.00
13 KORY MILLS

FENCE REPLACEMENT
207306
$4,000.00
14 NORWALK PRINTERS INC

BUSINESS CARDS PLANNING
207307
$312.27
15 PATRICIA SANDOVAL

DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
207308
$1,155.00
16 PATSY LEE JONES

LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR
207309
$315.00
17 ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FLYERS
207310
$477.61
18 RICHARD A LEGASPI JR

SELACO WDB BOARD MEETING STIPEND
207311
$150.00
19 SHOEMAKER INVESTOR 1 LLC

SECURITY DEPOSIT ASS ISTANCE
207312
$1,885.00
20 SOUTH BAY FORD LINCOLN INC

FORD PARTS
207313
$42.12
21 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY

UTILITY ASSISTANCE
207314
$129.61
22 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP

GRAPHIC RESIZING
207315
$225.00
23 TOVEY SHULTZ CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PROJECT 7865
207316
$125,214.26
24 TRACY POLLEY

SELACO WDB BOARD MEETING STIPEND
207317
$75.00
25 VERONICA ASCENCIO ROJAS

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
207318
$130.00
26 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC

SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS
207319
$1,726.12
27 EFURNITUREMAX LLC

COUNCIL CHAMBER CHAIRS
207320
$9,846.99
28 ANGEL BRYAN RODRIGUEZ LCSW

LCSW TRANING SERVICES APRIL
207321
$525.00
29 BALTAZAR B ESTRADA

SENIOR NUTRITON MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
207322
$500.00
30 CLEAN ENERGY
FUEL
207323
$529.58
31 COMPASS GROUP USA INC

COFFEE SUPPLIES
207324
$396.59
32 CITY & COUNTY ENGINEERS ASSOC OF LA

CONFERENCE SEMINAR
207325
$120.00
33 CORINA MARTINEZ

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207326
$500.00
34 CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS LLC

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
207327
$180.00
35 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC

BUILDING AND SAFETY
207328
$266.52
36 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP

CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES MARCH
207329
$3,678.87
37 FREDERICO SANCHEZ

PARKS DEPOSIT REFUND
207330
$500.00
38 GABRIELA TORIBIO

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207331
$250.00

Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
39 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

UTILITIES MARCH AND APRIL
207332
$24,739.98
40 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SHOP SUPPLIES
207333
$318.74
41 ISLAS TIRES INC

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
207334
$1,057.22
42 JAMES E DEVOY

SPECIAL EVENT REFUND
207335
$1,000.00
43 JAYLINE RIVAS DELGADO
RE-ISSUE V24664
207336
$554.73
44 JOSHUA'S WINDOWS & DOORS

CITY HALL GLASS REPAIR
207337
$4,830.00
45 JUNE WARMACK

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207338
$500.00
46 GENESIS BUILDERS INC

EXTERIOR PAINTING OF COUNCIL CHAMBER
207339
$39,542.00
47 MARIA CORTES

UTILITY BILL REFUND
207340
$3,472.19
48 MIKE BUBALO CONSTRUCTION CO INC

EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS
207341
$142,480.86
49 MIRIAM IFEGWU

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207342
$1,000.00
50 UNIFORM DEPOT INC

BUS OPERATORS UNIFORMS
207343
$1,694.35
51 NANCY VAROZ

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207344
$500.00
52 NORWALK PRINTERS INC

CDBG BUSINESS CARDS
207345
$49.95
53 NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST

CONTRIBUTION BY JENNIFER PEREZ
207346
$1,000.00
54 MOON H NA

KEY COPIES FOR CITY VEHICLES
207347
$276.25
55 ONWARD ENGINEERING
INSPECTION SERVICES PROJECT 7935
207348
$24,945.00
56 NAHRO PACIFIC SW REGIONAL COUNCIL
2026 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
207349
$169.20
57 PACIFIC TRUCK EQUIPMENT

TRUCK EQUIPMENT PARTS
207350
$342.42
58 PARKING CONCEPTS INC

PARKING EQUIPMENT
207351
$20,885.80
59 MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES

MOBILE RADIO LEASE
207352
$5,850.00
60 DOOR OF HOPE YOUTH & FAMILY

CONTRIBUTION BY MARGARITA RIOS
207353
$300.00
61 S&J SUPPLY COMPANY

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
207354
$199.80
62 JOSE SANCHEZ

KIDS GOLF PHOTOBOOTH
207355
$450.00
63 CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

LITTLE LAKE PARK MAINTENANCE AUGUST
207356
$128,432.64
64 SAME DAY EXPRESS LLC

SCULPTURE RESTORE
207357
$3,950.00
65 THE ADR COACH INC

HEARING OFFICER FEES
207358
$1,200.00
66 TURELK INC

WASTE DEPOSIT REFUND
207359
$1,000.00
67 VERDANT BRANDED INC

BUS OPERATOR CAPS
207360
$630.30
68 YOLANDA NESBITT

PARKS DEPOSIT REFUND
207361
$500.00
69 ADRIANA RAMOS

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207362
$1,000.00
70 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP

LEGAL SERVICES FEBRUARY
207363
$27,072.50
71 ALEXSANDER CORNEJO

WASTE DEPOSIT REFUND
207364
$1,625.22
72 ALYSSA N ROBLEDO

LIVESCAN REIMBURSEMENT
207365
$69.01
73 TOURBILLON ENTERPRISES LLC

AUTOMOTIVE BUS BATTERY
207366
$184.25
74 BEATRIZ HERRERA

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207367
$900.00
75 BUCKNAM & ASSOCIATES INC
WATER MANAGEMENT APRIL 2026
207368
$2,925.00
76 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA INC

CONSULTANT SERVICES
207369
$1,581.98

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
77 C A T SPECIALTIES INC

COMMISSIONER POLOS
207370
$94.66
78 CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS &

RECREATION

LEADERSHIP TRAINING
207371
$450.00
79 DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW

EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
207372
$6,458.57
80 CAMERON NELSON

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207373
$500.00
81 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS
207374
$623.18
82 CIVILTEC ENGINEERING INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROJECT 7527
207375
$70,723.25
83 CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC

WATER TESTING MARCH
207376
$1,880.00
84 COLIBRI ENTERTAINMENT INC

YOUTH MARIACHI CLASS INSTRUCTOR
207377
$6,480.00
85 CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS LLC

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
207378
$1,520.13
86 COUNTY OF LA/AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

CLEANING DEPOSIT
207379
$250.00
87 COUNTY OF LA/AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

DAY USE FEE
207380
$200.00
88 COUNTY OF LA/AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

CLEANING DEPOSIT
207381
$250.00
89 COUNTY OF LA/AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

DAY USE FEE
207382
$200.00
90 CUMMINS INC

SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT CUMMINS PARTS
207383
$1,821.74
91 DARRELL GILLCRESE

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207384
$500.00
92 ELISA ROBLEDO

APTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
207385
$376.47
93 EUGENIO BAUTISTA

PARKS DEPOSIT REFUND
207386
$500.00
94 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION 04/25/2026
207387
$200.00
95 GABRIEL GARCIA

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207388
$1,000.00
96 GABRIELA REGALADO

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207389
$500.00
97 WW GRAINGER INC

MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
207390
$89.69
98 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTO PARTS
207391
$195.26
99 CECILIA RAMIREZ HERNANDEZ

FTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
207392
$397.23
100

JANET WELDE

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
207393
$73.95
101

JOE A GONSALVES & SON

STATE ADVOCACY SERVICES MAY
207394
$3,000.00
102

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
WAGE WITHHOLDING 05/01/2026
207395
$61.49
103

IMPREMEDIA OPERATING COMPANY LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE
207396
$1,300.00
104

LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

LEGAL SERVICES MARCH
207397
$14,677.50
105

LUMINATOR TECH GROUP GLOBAL LLC

EQUIPMENT LUMINATOR PARTS
207398
$436.48
106

CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ

DJ SERVICES TAP DINNER
207399
$600.00
107

MANUEL HERNANDEZ

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207400
$500.00
108

MARIA BARRERA

FTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
207401
$406.19
109

MICHAEL JACKSON

NASC FITNESS CLASS INSTRUCTOR
207402
$180.00
110

MOORE, IACOFANO, GOLTSMAN INC

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARCH
207403
$4,100.00
111

JOE'S SWEEPING INC

BUS STOP MAINTENANCE DECEMBER
207404
$134,201.55
112

NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207405
$250.00
113

NORWALK PONY YOUTH BASEBALL

CONTRIBUTION JENNIFER PEREZ
207406
$500.00

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
114

NORWALK PRINTERS INC

BUSINESS CARDS CDBG
207407
$24.97
115

ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN

RECYCLE MATERIAL
207408
$57.72
116

MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES

MOBILE RADIO LEASE
207409
$5,850.00
117

RAYMOND DE LUNA

PARKS DEPOSIT REFUND
207410
$500.00
118

ROSA ACOSTA

NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
207411
$1,000.00
119

S&J SUPPLY COMPANY

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
207412
$774.79
120

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
EQUIPMENT JULY 2025 - MARCH 2026
207413
$14,916.42
121

SIERRA SCHOOL EQUIPMENT CO

OFFICE CHAIRS
207414
$2,256.21
122

APPLIED CONCEPTS INC

SPEED MESSAGE TRAILER
207415
$18,232.50
123

SUNWEST ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
207416
$6,307.25
124

TENNANT SALES & SERVICE

EQUIPMENT REPAIRS
207417
$6,167.26
125

THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC

PUBLIC HEARING
207418
$510.00
126

THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP

NORWALK NOW DESIGN MAY
207419
$1,700.00
127

THERESA A CLARK

APTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
207420
$519.74
128

TRILLIUM ACQUISITION LLC

RNG FUEL
207421
$16,139.68
129

UNIFIRST CORPORATION

BUILDING MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS
207422
$562.32
130

VERONICA ASCENCIO ROJAS

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
207423
$160.00
131

WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC

SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS
207424
$1,208.87
132

WILBUR RIDER

PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
207425
$1,000.00
133

AMERICO MATTSON

TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR
207426
$758.58
134

TOURBILLON ENTERPRISES LLC

AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS BATTERY
207427
$519.14
135

CLEAN ENERGY

SUPPORT CHARGING STATION
207428
$15,064.63
136

CHRIS FABIAN MACIAS

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY
207429
$200.00
137
CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS
207430
$623.18
138

COMMERCIAL PEST SERVICES

AQUATICS PEST CONTROL
207431
$1,040.00
139

COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER

CDBG SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM
207432
$5,000.00
140

CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS LLC

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
207433
$697.75
141

CA PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY INC

STAFF TRAINING
207434
$80.00
142

CUMMINS INC

SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT CUMMINS PARTS
207435
$370.77
143

HONEYCOTT INC

BEE REMOVAL
207436
$147.50
144

DBX INC
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 7235
207437
$451,421.51
145

DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED

TRANSIT PEST CONTROL
207438
$450.00
146

GLENN E THOMAS CO INC

DODGE PARTS
207439
$504.76
147

DR HYDRAULICS INC

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
207440
$730.00
148

DRAW TAP GIS LLC

COMMUNITY GIS VIEWER
207441
$2,962.50
149

DRUG FREE BUSINESS

DRUG TESTING
207442
$322.00
150

ELBA LOPEZ

WASTE DEPOSIT REFUND
207443
$500.00
151

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

APRIL UTILITIES
207444
$2,462.84

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
152

H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTO PARTS
207445
$515.84
153

IMEG CONSULTANTS CORP

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MARCH
207446
$710.00
154

INLAND KENWORTH US INC

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BATTERIES
207447
$3,353.20
155

JENNIFER PEREZ

LEAGUE OF CA CITIES REIMBURSEMENT
207448
$297.08
156

JESUS GOMEZ

LEAGUE OF CA CITIES REIMBURSEMENT
207449
$1,316.08
157

KALBAN INC
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 7938
207450
$186,033.75
158

KIMBERLY SUE APODACA

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY
207451
$200.00
159

LINDA MARTINA LOPEZ

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY
207452
$200.00
160

LISA VERNOLA SALAS

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY
207453
$200.00
161

MARGARITA RIOS

LEAGUE OF CA CITIES REIMBURSEMENT
207454
$141.91
162

MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
207455
$279.48
163

UNIFORM DEPOT INC

UNIFORM AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
207456
$202.05
164

MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC

TRAFFIC SIGNING
207457
$3,964.15
165

NADA BUS INC

TRANSPORTATION SENIOR CENTER TOURS
207458
$3,700.00
166

NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
207459
$231.25
167

VIA TRANSPORTATION INC

MICROTRANSIT ON-DEMAND SERVICE
207460
$168,490.71
168

NORWALK PRINTERS INC

BUSINESS CARDS CDBG
207461
$24.97
169

ONWARD ENGINEERING

BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT MARCH SERVICES
207462
$34,786.25
170

STEVE LOUDERBACK

ANTI-GRAFFITI FILM NASC
207463
$395.00
171

PATRICIA SANDOVAL

ZUMBA CLASS INSTRUCTOR
207464
$398.30
172

PETTY CASH C/O YVETTE KIZZIAR

VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES
207465
$213.86
173
PSOMAS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEBRUARY
207466
$6,350.00
174

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

RADIO SERVICE APRIL
207467
$1,760.00
175

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

TERM OF DECLARATION
207468
$20.00
176

ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA

SPECIAL MATERIAL SUPPLIES
207469
$1,453.63
177

ROSA BARRAGAN

EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY
207470
$200.00
178

STEPHANIE V CEDILLO NEGRETE

COFFEE CART CATERING
207471
$650.00
179

WM CURBSIDE LLC

OIL PICKUPS
207472
$390.60
180

SOUTH BAY FORD LINCOLN INC

FORD PARTS
207473
$193.04
181

SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE INC

SURFACE PRO LAPTOPS
207474
$4,078.81
182

THE ECOHEROSHOW LLC

ECOHERO SHOW
207475
$880.00
183

TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC

NASC REPAIRS
207476
$3,550.00
184

UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO
CA

CALIFORNIA STATE REGISTRATION FEES
207477
$257.53
185

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

NORWALK NOW POST AGE MAY
207478
$6,488.68
186

UPWARDS CARE INC
CDBG FY 26 SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM
207479
$1,312.34
187

URIEL RAMIREZ

FOLKLORICO INSTRUCTOR
207480
$1,353.00
188

JIM WARINO

MUSIC CLASS INSTRUCTOR
207481
$591.60

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
189

WEST AND ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING
INC
DESIGN SERVICES ZONE 13 APRIL
207482
$110,404.50
190

WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC

TREE MAINTENANCE APRIL
207483
$7,994.25
191

CYNTHIA J LUJAN

FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR
V24702
$1,890.00
192

JOEY BOOTS BUILDERS

RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
V24703
$11,595.00
193

JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC

SERVICE CALL
V24704
$21.36
194

LUCILA SOTO HERNANDEZ

RESPITE SENIOR GRANT
V24705
$240.00
195

MARGARET B MEJIA

PERSONAL CARE SENIOR GRANT
V24706
$40.00
196

NANCY GALICIA

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V24707
$280.00
197

SANDRA RAMIREZ

ZUMBA COMBO CLASS INSTRUCTOR
V24708
$980.00
198

SONYA INEZ CHRISTIAN

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V24709
$90.00
199

AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO

EMPLOYEE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
V24710
$1,335.06
200

AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE

COMPANY

L&D FLEXIBLE SPENDING MARCH
V24711
$39,364.88
201

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

SALES TAX OFFSET
V24712
$1,641.00
202

ALEGEUS

EMPLOYEE FSA
V24713
$9,098.52
203

CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT PERIOD ENDING 04/11/2026
V24714
$2,827.20
204

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX PERIOD ENDING 04/11/2026
V24715
$42,905.78
205

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
V24716
$2,330.00
206

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN

HOURLY-MEDICAL INSURANCE APRIL
V24717
$13,769.60
207

EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 04/11/2026
V24718
$36,700.96
208

PAYMENTUS
PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE MARCH 2026
V24719
$11.70
209

STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RV
BASIC LIFE INSURANCER APRIL 2026
V24720
$11,730.54
210

TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS APRIL 2026
V24721
$11,953.22
211

UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX PERIOD ENDING 04/11/2026
V24722
$127,127.06
212

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND

CALCARD OFFSET APRIL
V24723
$244,902.92
213

BONTERRA TECH LLC

IMPACT MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION
V24724
$20,000.00
214

CIELO AZUL ADVISORS INC
PROGRAM !AYUDAME!
V24725
$3,812.50
215

LUIS TENTINDO

DRUM CIRCLE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
V24726
$200.00
216

MARIO ENRIQUE MERA

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
V24727
$12,128.25
217

MARY DEAN RICHARDSON

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V24728
$260.00
218

RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC

LEGAL SERVICES MARCH
V24729
$702.45
219

BUENO GROUP INC

RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
V24730
$12,789.07
220

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS
LLC

INTERNET SERVICES APRIL
V24732
$22,003.21
221

CUMMING MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

MANAGEMENT SERVICES MARCH
V24733
$5,040.00
222

I COPY INC

COPY CHARGES AQUATIC CENTER MARCH
V24734
$292.64
223

KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC

ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES
V24735
$5,679.70
224

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

CRIME SUPPRESSION DECEMBER
V24736
$1,488,745.98

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
225

MARGARET B MEJIA

PERSONAL CARE SENIOR GRANT
V24737
$80.00
226

NANCY GALICIA

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V24738
$400.00
227

SONYA INEZ CHRISTIAN

HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V24739
$40.00
228

THIENES ENGINEERING INC

CITYWIDE SURVEY SERVICES JANUARY
V24740
$6,250.00
229

BADGER METER INC

CELLULAR LTE SERVICE UNIT
V24741
$2,133.42
230

CITY OF CERRITOS
PURCHASE OF WATER MARCH 2026
V24742
$42,352.80
231

JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC
SYSTEM SERVICES THROUGH MARCH 2026
V24743
$1,221.27
232

REYES CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 7359
V24744
$4,120,246.46
233

RINCON CONSULTANTS INC

DTSC ENGAGEMENT AND REPORTING
V24745
$9,738.00
234

ROBERT INCITTI

SOUND BATH THERAPY INSTRUCTOR
V24746
$800.00
235

SIEMENS MOBILITY INC

EMERGENCY REPAIRS
V24747
$7,778.73

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
Apr 28, 2026 through May 11, 2026
*****Total Warrants**** $8,444,690.24
Notes:

Voided Check(s):

I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.

Jana Stuard, Finance Director

V24732
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2026.05.12 18:05:31 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Salpy Kabaklian-Slentz, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – GRANT WRITING
Background:

In 2023, the City entered into an agreement with California Consulting, Inc., a grant writing firm (“CA Consulting”). This agreement set the terms and fees in place for any grant applications that CA Consulting wrote for the City, but it did not create any obligations or exclusivity requirements.

The agreement allowed the City to utilize CA Consulting’s services up to the City Manager’s annual purchasing authority authorization limit (“signing authority”).

In fiscal year 2024, the City used CA Consulting’s services for two grants. In fiscal year 2025, CA Consulting wrote another two grant applications on behalf of the City. In fiscal year 2026, the City has needed CA Consulting’s services for five grants and would like to utilize them for at least another two. This increase in grant writing fees is about to exceed the City Manager’s signing authority.

While CA Consulting has written a variety of grants for the City, the majority have been a coordinated, strategic effort pursuing grants that will provide the City with the funds to expand and improve its parks. Not only does CA Consulting have grant writers with extensive experience writing for these recreation grants (such as the LA County Regional Park and Open Space grants, or CA Parks: State Parks Program), but their grant writers have a thorough background and understanding of the City’s needs and goals. With their experience and knowledge, they have crafted a coordinated, strategic pursuit of these grants, helping the City submit extremely competitive grants. So far, the City has been awarded $4,200,000 in recreation and $250,000 in public safety grant funds, and expects to be successful for several million dollars more. For this reason, staff advises continuing to utilize CA Consulting’s services for several more grants.

In order to be able to continue using CA Consulting’s services, staff request that City Council approve the Amendment No. 1. This amendment will alter the agreement’s compensation

City Council May 26, 2026
Approval of Amendment No. 1 with CA Consulting,
Inc. for Grant Writing Services
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section to reflect the maximum compensation amount mirrors the amount allocated in the budget for grant writing services, rather than the City Manager’s signing authority. For Fiscal Year 2025/26, this means that the maximum compensation amount allowed for CA Consulting would be $130,000 (the amount in the FY 2025/26 Budget for grant writing services) rather than $40,600 (City Manager’s purchasing authority authorization limit).

Fiscal Impact:

The FY 2025/2626 Budget includes $130,000 for grant writing services. This amount will remain the same.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 3: Create and Sustain a Resilient and Economically Prosperous City; Build great public destinations.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to CA Consulting, Inc.’s agreement, increasing the maximum compensation amount to match the $130,000 allocated grant writing amount in the adopted budget for the fiscal year.

Attachments:

1. Amendment No. 1

2. Levine Act Statement
Attachment No. 1
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Amendment No. 1 is entered into as of ________, 2026, and is to that certain Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Norwalk, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and California Consulting, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”) dated August 11, 2023 (“Agreement”).

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into the Agreement to utilize services of Consultant as an independent contractor to pre professional grant writing services when requested.

B. City and Consultant desire to amend the Agreement to allow for payment of services beyond the current not-to-exceed amount of the annual authorization limit.

The parties therefore agree as follows:

Section 1.Section 3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“3.1 Compensation. As full compensation for Consultant’s Services provided under this Agreement, City shall pay Consultant on a per grant basis based on the rates set forth in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. In no event shall the Consultant be paid more than the budgeted amount for grant writing services as documented in the adopted annual budget (“the maximum compensation amount”). Any payments exceeding the maximum compensation amount must be first approved by the City Council. The annual compensation amount, per the adopted budgets, would then be as follows:

For fiscal year 2023/2024: $50,000
For fiscal year 2024/2025: $70,000
For fiscal year 2025/2026: $130,000
For fiscal year 2026/2027: $60,000
For fiscal years after 2026/2027, the maximum compensation amount shall be the same as the amount budgeted for grant writing services, unless otherwise adjusted by future amendment.

Section 2.Except as amended by this First Amendment, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this First Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this First Amendment shall control.

The parties are signing this First Amendment on the date stated in the introductory clause.

Attachment No. 1

CITY OF NORWALK
By: ___
Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
ATTEST:

By: ___
Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By: ___
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman,
City Attorney
CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC.

By:

Name: Steven N. Samuelian
Title:CEO
By:

Name:

Title:
(Please note, two signatures required
for corporations under Cal. Corp.

Code, § 313, unless corporate
documents authorize only one person
to sign this Agreement on behalf of
the corporation.)
Applicant/Interested Party
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form

Land use, entitlements, licenses, permits, franchises, contracts (excluding labor and competitively bid contracts)

California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member or Planning Commissioner (if they are running for City Council) from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous 12 months, and for 12 months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant. The Levine Act also requires a member of the Official who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Contribution Disclosure

Please list all contributions in excess of $500 (either as a single payment or in aggregate) made within the past 12 months to officers of the agency involved in the above -mentioned type of proceeding by any parties (applicants) or their agents or representatives, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other business entities and principals thereof. You may attach additional pages as necessary to list contributions made to involved agency officers and provide additional information about the contributor's relationship with the recipient.

Contractor
Name/Project:

Date of
Contribution Recipient Officer/Candidate
Contribution
Amount
Refunded:

Date of Refund Yes No

No contribution made: 

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information which has been included in this Disclosure Form is true and correct.

________________________________ ________________________________ ________ Signature of Applicant Title Date
Providing contributions to candidates does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does , however, preclude the identified City Council Member/Planning Commissioner(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application. Additionally, this information must be updated if contributions exceed $500, and no less than 45 days before any agency consideration of an item in which you or your company is engaged with the City.

California Consulting, Inc
N/A
Chief Executive Officer
5-18-2026
Attachment No. 2
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK PAYMENT FOR POTTER STREET STORM

DRAIN REPAIRS
Background:

On February 24, 2025, the City awarded a contract to Wright Construction Engineering for City Project No. 7606 – Potter Street Storm Drain Replacement, to replace and realign an existing section of storm drain pipes and associated catch basins on Potter Street.

On June 20, 2025, Public Services responded to a water main break that occurred during excavation activities. Based on field observations, it was determined that excavation likely disturbed the surrounding soil, leading to trench instability and failure, which ultimately caused the water main rupture. The rupture resulted in significant flooding, impacting an adjacent resident’s garage and backyard. To mitigate flooding during subsequent rain events, emergency pumping operations were implemented from November 13 through November 17, 2025. To prevent further delays and minimize continued impacts to the affected property, Public Services engaged Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc., on an emergency basis to complete the remaining scope of work, as Wright Construction Engineering was deemed non-responsive to make such emergency repairs.

From January 20 through April 3, 2026, mobilization and site preparation activities were completed. Crews delivered equipment, performed saw-cutting of asphalt and concrete at the Alburtis Avenue connection point, and excavated to expose the existing 24” storm drain.

Excavation areas and the adjacent block wall were properly shored. Concurrently, staff coordinated with the affected resident to clear the backyard, remove existing concrete, and perform survey work. Trenching operations progressed from catch basin to catch basin, extending into the backyard as necessary.

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Pipe installation was also completed. Crews installed 12” C900 pipe on properly prepared sand bedding, progressing toward the north catch basin. Backfilling was performed in controlled, compacted lifts with continuous soil compaction testing. A temporary connection to the existing 24” storm drain on Alburtis Avenue was established, representing a key project milestone. Work included installation of a 10” pipe across Potter Street with slurry backfill, construction of both south and north catch basins (including inverts, walls, and decks), and completion of surface restoration. Concrete flatwork and curbing in the backyard were installed, and the street trench was fully paved. Requested catch basin repairs and grouting work under the garage concrete pad were also completed. Restoration of the resident’s driveway, raising valve cans to grade, and final walkthrough with City staff were also finished in April. Emergency repair work for Potter Street is now complete.

Payment for work completed up through February 13, 2026, was approved by City Council on April 7, 2026, for $142,480.86. The second and final invoice was received from Bubalo on April 7, 2026, in the amount of $146,656.87 for work from February 19, 2026, to April 3, 2026, for a total project cost of $289,137.73.

Location Emergency Repairs Cost
11701 Potter Street,
14507 Alburtis Avenue,
and Potter Street
Water main
break
during
excavation
activities
Furnish all labor, equipment, and
materials necessary to complete
the storm drain repair and
replacement on Potter Street. Work
includes, but is not limited to,
mobilization, excavation, shoring,
survey and layout, furnishing and
installation of 12-inch C900 and 10-
inch storm drain pipe, construction
of catch basins, surface
restoration, and all associated site
work performed between February
19, 2026, to April 3, 2026.
$146,656.87
Total: $146,656.87
Fiscal Impact:

Invoices will be paid with eligible Measure W funds from the approved 2025/26 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Project budget.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council confirm emergency repairs at 11701 Potter Street, 14507 Alburtis Avenue., and other associated work on Potter Street, and approve payment of the final invoice submitted by Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $146,656.87 for the emergency work performed.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Patricia Santana, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON HORST AVENUE
Background:

The Public Services Department Utilities Division is responsible for maintaining and repairing City-owned sewer infrastructure. In July 2025, Tunnelworks performed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of a sewer main pipeline along Horst Avenue, between Cedarvale Street and 165th Street. The inspection noted deficiencies to the sewer mainline along Horst Avenue, requiring the removal and replacement of approximately 62 linear feet of existing 8” vitrified clay pipe (“VCP”) sewer main with new 8” polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”) standard dimension ratio (“SDR”) pipe. Additionally, it was discovered that the existing sewer line is sagging and will need to be realigned to the existing VCP.

In February 2026, Public Services solicited contractors for emergency sewer main removal and replacement services for this scope of work. A total of three proposals were received, as shown in the table below.

Company Name Amount
Torres Sanitation Systems Construction $67,500
William Pipeline Contractors, Inc. $78,700
Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. $84,000
Staff have reviewed proposals and determined the quote submitted by Torres Sanitation Systems Construction located in South Gate is fair and reasonable. Torres will complete the repair work within three weeks after mobilization. Staff verified that they are a licensed General Engineering Contractor that also have an active C-42 Sanitation System Contractor license

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specifically to allow fabrication and installation of storm drains, sewage systems, and related work. Accordingly, staff recommend that the City Council award a contract in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code for Public Works Competitive Bid Requirements, Level 1 Projects (Projects under $75,000).

The project will reduce the risk of leaks and sanitary sewer overflows, which can create unsafe conditions for the community.

Fiscal Impact:

Costs for these services will be paid from available unencumbered Sewer Enterprise Funds.

Staff recommend that the City Council award a contract to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction, in the amount of $67,500, and approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,750 to cover any unforeseen conditions.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, Goal No. 2 – Work in Partnership with our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, Objective 1, Re- invest in existing and aging infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council award a contract to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction for sewer main replacement work at Horst Avenue for the term of May 26, 2026, through August 31, 2026, for an amount of $67,500 including a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $74,250; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary 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.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
Janet Welde, Special Projects Coordinator
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3, TERM EXTENSION FOR PARATRANSIT

DEMAND RESPONSE USER SIDE SUBSIDY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Background:

On July 1, 2021, the City and Administrative Services Co-Op DBA Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. (Fiesta) entered into an Agreement for Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation Program on behalf of Norwalk Transit System (NTS).  Collectively, the first two Amendments extended the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026.

NTS is requesting the third term extension with Fiesta from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 in order to provide a “bridge” period and give NTS the opportunity to identify additional cost- effective strategies and innovative solutions for enhanced service reliability. Also, this 3 rd term extension will also ensure the continuity of the service providers’ familiarity with existing customers and service area.

In accordance with Section 3.21.030(C) of the Norwalk Municipal Code a four-fifths vote by City Council is necessary to allow for this extension without requiring a formal bidding process at this time.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the Paratransit User Side Subsidy program covering the period of July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $27,500 is included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Department budget.  There is no impact to the general fund.

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Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 3 with Administrative Services Co-Op DBA Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. for Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation Program from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 for a total agreement cost of $27,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

N/A

City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager Jesenia Sanchez, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VACANCY REPORT Background:

On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) into law. This bill aims to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which negatively impacts the delivery of public services and increase employee workload. Among its various requirements, AB 2561 mandates that public agencies provide updates on their vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts during a public meeting before the governing body at least once each fiscal year. The legislation is codified at Government Code section 3502.3 and became effective January 1, 2025.

Analysis:

AB 2561 requires the City to present the status of job vacancies along with its recruitment and retention efforts during a public meeting at least once each fiscal year before the adoption of the final budget. Public agencies must:
Report on job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. Identify policies or practices that may create obstacles or negatively impact the hiring process.
Provide recognized bargaining units with an opportunity to participate in the public meeting.

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If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit reaches or exceeds 20% of the total authorized full-time positions in that bargaining unit, the City must provide additional data upon request from the recognized employee organization. This includes the total number of job vacancies within that bargaining unit, the total number of applicants for vacant positions, the average time taken to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted, and potential opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.

Vacancies:

The City has 305 full time budgeted positions with employees being represented by two bargaining units; Norwalk Association of Management Employees (NAME) and Norwalk City Employees Association (NCEA). As of December 2025, the City reported an average of 25 staff vacancies, which represents 8.83% of total positions. Therefore, the City is not currently subject to the additional reporting requirements outlined in AB 2561.

Recruitment Efforts:

To comply with Government Code requirements, the City must also evaluate its current recruitment efforts. Several strategies have been implemented to enhance recruitment, including:
Expanded our social media presence and actively engaged with potential candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. We regularly post updates about City events, job openings, and industry insights to keep our followers engaged. Advertise job openings through professional associations such as the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA), the Western City website, and other relevant sources based on the job qualifications required.
Offered sign-on bonuses for Bus Operators to attract qualified candidates. Organized on-the-spot hiring fairs at the Norwalk Sports Complex. Conducted workshops on resume writing and interview preparation to assist students in their job searches.
Utilized NEOGOV to manage and attract applicants.
Implemented a new online onboarding process.

Retention Efforts:

The City has implemented several strategies to improve employee retention, including:
Providing continuing education and training opportunities. Offering tuition reimbursement programs to support employee career development. Recognizing employee contributions through appreciation events and award programs. Providing a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement planning, and work-life balance support.

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Additionally, the City needs to identify any changes to policies, procedures, or recruitment activities that may negatively impact its efforts to reduce vacancies.

Lengthening or complicating the onboarding process can frustrate new hires and lead to higher dropout rates before they officially begin. To address this issue, the City implemented an online, paperless, and streamlined approach to onboarding through NeoGov. Candidates can now start their onboarding process more efficiently and quickly via the online portal.

Last year, a significant challenge was that certain positions offered non-competitive salaries, leading to the loss of candidates to other agencies that offered higher wages. In response to this issue, the City Council directed the city to complete a compensation study. As of March 2026, a new 9-step salary schedule has been implemented to align employees' salaries with market rates.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council open for public comment and receive report.

Attachments:

Assembly Bill 2561
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Date Published: 09/23/2024 09:00 PM
AB-2561 Local public employees: vacant positions. (2023-2024) Assembly Bill No. 2561
CHAPTER 409
An act to add Section 3502.3 to the Government Code, relating to public employment. [ Approved by Governor September 22, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 22, 2024. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2561, McKinnor. Local public employees: vacant positions.

Existing law, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (act), authorizes local public employees, as defined, to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on matters of labor relations. The act requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of recognized employee organizations and to consider fully presentations that are made by the employee organization on behalf of its members before arriving at a determination of policy or course of action.

This bill would, as specified, require a public agency to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing at least once per fiscal year, and would entitle the recognized employee organization to present at the hearing. If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the bill would require the public agency, upon request of the recognized employee organization, to include specified information during the public hearing. By imposing new duties on local public agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also include related legislative findings.

The California Constitution requires local agencies, for the purpose of ensuring public access to the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies, to comply with a statutory enactment that amends or enacts laws relating to public records or open meetings and contains findings demonstrating that the enactment furthers the constitutional requirements relating to this purpose.

This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act, but would recognize that a local agency or school district may pursue any available remedies to seek reimbursement for these costs.

Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes Home Bill Information California LawPublicationsOther ResourcesMy SubscriptionsMy Favorites THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) Job vacancies in local government are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector affecting occupations across wage levels and educational requirements. (b) High job vacancies impact public service delivery and the workers who are forced to handle heavier workloads, with understaffing leading to burnout and increased turnover that further exacerbate staffing challenges.
(c) There is a statewide interest in ensuring that public agency operations are appropriately staffed and that high vacancy rates do not undermine public employee labor relations.

SEC. 2. Section 3502.3 is added to the Government Code, to read:
3502.3. (a) (1) A public agency shall present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing board at least once per fiscal year. (2) If the governing board will be adopting an annual or multiyear budget during the fiscal year, the presentation shall be made prior to the adoption of the final budget. (3) During the hearing, the public agency shall identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. (b) The recognized employee organization for a bargaining unit shall be entitled to make a presentation at the public hearing at which the public agency presents the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts for positions within that bargaining unit.
(c) If the number of job vacancies within a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20 percent of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the public agency shall, upon request of the recognized employee organization, include all of the following information during the public hearing:
(1) The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit. (2) The total number of applicants for vacant positions within the bargaining unit. (3) The average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted. (4) Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions. (d) This section shall not prevent the governing board from holding additional public hearings about vacancies. (e) The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this section or its application is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
(f) For purposes of this section, “recognized employee organization” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 3501.

SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that Section 2 of this act, which adds Section 3502.3 to the Government Code, furthers, within the meaning of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the purposes of that constitutional section as it relates to the right of public access to the meetings of local public bodies or the writings of local public officials and local agencies. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Article I of the California Constitution, the Legislature makes the following findings:

It is in the public interest, and it furthers the purposes of paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section (3) of Article I of the California Constitution, to ensure that information concerning public agency employment is available to the public.

SEC. 4. No reimbursement shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act. It is recognized, however, that a local agency or school district may pursue any remedies to obtain reimbursement available to it under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) and any other law.

City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:

With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.

There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (3), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (7), International Friendship (1), Parks and Recreation (2), Public Safety (4), and the Youth Commission (14). The Youth Commission has one member at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.

Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Any Councilmember may nominate an individual who falls into one of the two categories:

Business/Community College Representative and at-large Community Representative.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.

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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 05/26/2026
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AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Historical Heritage
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage (2)
International
Friendship
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage (2)
Public Safety
Youth (2)
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.

Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Appointee 12/13/22-12/08/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/21/25-12/31/26 Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Vanessa Art in Public Places Committee Rios 8/19/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee Ayala 4/1/25-12/31/26 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Community Promotion Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Garcia, Steve Community Promotion Commission Ayala 3/18/25-12/31/26 Lopez, Natalie Community Promotion Commission Perez 8/5/25-12/31/26 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 9/16/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Historical Heritage Commission Ayala 3/17/26-12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Gomez, Guadalupe International Friendship Commission Rios 10/7/25-12/31/26 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Parks & Recreation Commission Perez -12/31/26
Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 8/5/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 05/26/2026
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Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Moreno, Antoinette Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 3/3/26-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Yanez, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 12/10/24-12/12/28 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Macias, Chris Planning Commission Valencia 1/21/24-12/12/28 Salas-Vernola, Lisa Planning Commission Ramirez 12/10/24-12/12/28 Vacant Public Safety Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Public Safety Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Public Safety Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/26
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City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: BARNWALL STREET (ALBURTIS AVENUE TO ROSETONE AVENUE) AND

PIUMA AVENUE (BARNWALL STREET TO FAIRTON STREET) SPEED HUMP

REQUEST
Background:

On March 15, 2021, the City Council approved a city-wide speed hump policy to improve roadway safety and reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. This policy was developed after extensive research of relevant regulations of State vehicle codes, guidelines from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (“ITE”), other agency policies and incorporates input from the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments to mitigate unintended adverse impacts to emergency response.

Following are highlights of the adopted Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (“NTMP”):

Speed Hump Policy
A NTMP offers a comprehensive approach to addressing neighborhood traffic safety concerns.

It assesses residents’ concerns and provides practical solutions using a national database established by ITE. The NTMP provides alternatives to the “one size fits all” use of a speed hump. Additionally, insurance agencies and the State of California officially recognize these traffic management alternatives as an official traffic control program, demonstrating that they meet legal standards which are defensible in court. The NTMP is designed to establish a standard process for receiving requests, assessing reported concerns, and implementing targeted traffic calming solutions. This community-driven approach uses petitions to ascertain neighborhood consensus supporting the appropriate traffic calming measure to enhance traffic safety. The NTMP is not applicable to roads with speed limits over 25 miles per hour (“mph”)) or on roads that are part of the Federal Roadway System (“FRS”).

City Council May 26, 2026
Barnwall Ave and Piuma Street Speed Hump Page No. 2
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At the February 2, 2026, Public Safety Commission meeting, staff presented findings of analysis of the request for speed humps on Barnwall Street betwee Alburtis Avenue and Rosetone Avenue and Piuma Street between Barnwall Street and Fairton Street. Members of the public were allowed to express their opinion on the request during public comment periods of the commission meeting. The requested sections of Barnwell Street and Piuma meets all initial qualifying criteria for speed humps, and a petition was signed by majority of residents (greater than 65%) living in the neighborhood area. These requests meet guidelines prescribed by NTMP for consideration by the Public Safety Commission. Following the closure of public commenting period and deliberation of Commission members, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend the requests to City Council at a future City Council meeting for approval.

Fiscal Impact:

Adequate funding is available as part of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 adopted budget.

Citizens Advised:

Residents were notified about the request for speed humps through the petition circulated in their neighborhood.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will advance the City’s Strategic Goal No. 2: Working in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, specifically addressing Objective No. 1 by reinvesting in existing and aging infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve the installation of speed humps on Barnwall Street between Alburtis Avenue and Roseton Avenue and Piuma Avenue between Barnwall Street and Fairton Street.

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 - Proposed Speed Hump Location – Barnwall Street

2. Attachment 2 - Proposed Speed Hump Location – Piuma Avenue

ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT 2
ATTACHMENT 2
City Council Agenda Report
May 26, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 7196, PHASE 2 Background:

On December 2, 2025, the City approved a budget amendment for the Firestone Boulevard Widening Project – Project No.7196, Phase 2 Project (“Phase 2 Project”) to complete construction of the Phase 2 Project between Hoxie Avenue and Studebaker Road. The total amended project budget is $29,526,959.

To support the construction of the Phase 2 Project, additional design support services from the design engineer, Mark Thomas, as well as the construction management and inspection support services, TY Lin, International are required. Amendments to the existing agreements are necessary to ensure the continuation of these services through project completion. The previously approved budget amendment includes sufficient funding for design support, and construction management and inspection services, and no additional budget appropriation is requested.

Fiscal Impact:

Sufficient funding is available within the approved project budget to cover the additional construction support costs.

City Council May 26, 2026
Professional Services Contract Amendments
Firestone Boulevard Widening – Project 7196, Phase 2
Page No. 2
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Project funding, as included in the Council-approved budget amendment, is summarized below:

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Invest in street infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve:
a. Amendment No. 4 with Mark Thomas in the amount of $198,867 to provide additional necessary design support services during construction; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. Amendment No. 4 with TY Lin, International in the amount of $370,000 to provide additional construction management and inspection support services for the project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

1. Project No. 7196.1 and No. 7196.2 Map

2. Levine Act Statements

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Project Location Map
(NTS)
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Phase 1 (Imperial - Studebaker)
Phase 2a (Firestone/Studebaker)
Phase 2b (Studebaker - Hoxie)
Attachment No. 1
(Studebaker - Hoxie)

C
alifornia Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for three months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Norwalk City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Current Norwalk City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city-cou
ncil-information-copy
Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application, or the anticipated date of any City Council action?
___ YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):
_X_ NO

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months following any City Council action related to your proposal or application?
___ YES If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s):
_X_ NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
_____________________________ Mark Thomas & Co./ Patrick Somerville Signature of Applicant Company/Applicant Name
5/19/2026_____
Date
ATTACHMENT 2
Applicant/Interested Party
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Land use, entitlements, licenses, permits, franchises, contracts (excluding labor and competitively bid contracts)
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member or Planning Commissioner (if they are running for City Council) from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous 12 months, and for 12 months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant. The Levine Act also requires a member of the Official who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Contribution Disclosure
Please list all contributions in excess of $500 (either as a single payment or in aggregate) made within the past 12 months to officers of the agency involved in the above-mentioned type of proceeding by any parties (applicants) or their agents or representatives, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other business entities and principals thereof. You may attach additional pages as necessary to list contributions made to involved agency officers and provide additional information about the contributor's relationship with the recipient.

Contractor
Name/Project: TY Lin
Date of
Contribution Recipient Officer/Candidate
Contribution
Amount
Refunded:

Date of Refund Yes No
No contribution made: 
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information which has been included in this Disclosure Form is true and correct.

________________________________ ________________________________ ________ Signature of Applicant Title Date
Providing contributions to candidates does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does , however, preclude the identified City Council Member/Planning Commissioner(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application. Additionally, this information must be updated if contributions exceed $250, and no less than 45 days before any agency consideration of an item in which you or your company is engaged with the City.

Mazen Mneimneh
Digitally signed by Mazen Mneimneh
DN: C=US, [email protected],
O=TYLin, CN=Mazen Mneimneh
Date: 2026.05.15 09:29:50-07'00'