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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 26, 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, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Pere z. Councilmember Valencia arrived after roll call. Councilmember Ramirez 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 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
City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez .
Councilmember Ramirez was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Joy Daniel, Rock of the Nations Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Sergeant Aiden Vaca, LCpl Worley Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ayala congratulated Mayor Perez and the Norwalk American Legion Post 359 for a successful Memorial Day Ceremony. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Community Family Guidance Centers 50
th Anniversary and 5th Annual
Children’s Benefits Dinner , the Special City Council Meeting, the Wellness and Wealth Brunch, and the Norwalk Lions Club Carnival. Vice Mayor Rios thanked all involved that made the Memorial Day Ceremony a success; reported on her attendance at the Special City Council Meeting and shared there were no cuts made to essential services; the International Council of Shopping Centers Event ; congratulated all school graduates; recognized Public Works Week and thanked the department for all they contribute to the community; announced that she will be attending Moffit Elemen tary for C areer Day; shared that Fresh Cuts held an event at John Glenn High School; and highlighted the La Carniceria Meat Market located at 11405 Firestone Boulevard. Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the McKenna Ribbon Cutting, Cerritos College State of the C ollege event and shared that they offer a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dental Hygiene and plan to offer three additional Bachelor Degrees ; reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar , the International Council of Shopping Centers Event, the Special City Council Meeting, and the Memorial Day Ceremony.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed May 18 to May 22, 2026 as National Public W orks Week in the City of Norwalk.
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3 Following a brief introduction by Victoria Martinez -Muela, Vice President of Government Affairs at Athens, City Council recognized the Environmental Awareness Scholarship winners.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez indicated that no reports were made to those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and shared resources available to residents. Videos were shared highlighting the Teen Alliance Program Graduation, Youth Athlete Awards Ceremony 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. 8 be removed for a separate report. Vice Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 2026. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS APRIL 12, 2026 – APRIL 25, 2026 & APRIL 26, 2026 – MAY 9, 2026
City Council approved:
a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,353,002.80; the payroll Check Nos. 38647 – 38648 and the Voucher Nos. 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 Nos. 38649 – 38676 and the Voucher Nos. 358950 – 359491 in the total net amount of $1,074,315.73 for the payroll period April 26, 2026 – May 9, 2026.
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4 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period April 28, through May 11, 2026 in the total amount of $8,444,690.24. 640
*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant No. 222.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – GRANT WRITING
City Council approved 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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CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK PAYMENT FOR POTTER STREET STORM DRAIN
REPAIRS
City Council confirmed emergency repairs at 11701 Potter Street, 14507 Alburtis Avenue, and other associated work on Potter Street, and approved payment of the final invoice submitted by Mike Bubalo Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $146,656.87 for the emergency work performed.
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON HORST AVENUE
City Council awarded 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 authorized 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.
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3, TERM EXTENSION FOR
PARATRANSIT DEMAND RESPONSE USER SIDE SUBSIDY TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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5 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments made.
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REPORTS
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VACANCY REPORT
Following a brief report provided by Jesenia Sanchez, Human Resources Manager , City Council received and filed the report.
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BARNWALL STREET (ALBURTIS AVENUE TO ROSETONE AVENUE) AND PIUMA
AVENUE (BARNWALL STREET TO FAIRTON STREET) SPEED HUMP REQUEST
A report was provided by Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer. A ddressing City Council was Yvonne Zarate. Vice Mayor Rios requested more information be presented to Council. Mayor Perez requested the item be continued.
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CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 7196, PHASE 2
Following a brief r eport provided by Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. approve 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. approve 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council was Alicia Gamble.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR