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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 2, 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. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez responding to 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
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. 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.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:08 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. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez responding to roll call . Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
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2 The invocation was delivered by Jeff Johnston, Faith Church Norwalk ; followed by the flag salute, led by Leonardo Perez, St. John of God School.
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 reported on his attendance at the Norwalk American Legion 359 Dinner and congratulated the following awardees: Rudy Garcia, Public Safety Lieutenant and Ana Kavin, Deputy for the Los Angeles County S heriff’s Department, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year; Owen Yashimoto, Firefighter for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Firefighter of the Year; and Jamaal Ellis, Paramedic for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Paramedic of the Year; and wished all a H appy Father’s Day.
Councilmember Valenica reported on her attendance at the Memorial Day Ceremony and thanked all staff for the outstanding event ; shared that the Southeast Water Coalition Regular Board Meeting will be held June 4; highlighted the upcoming Norwalk 5k Run/Walk event June 7; and wished all school graduates a bright future. Councilmember Ramirez thanked all those involved in making the Norwalk Lions Club Carnival a success.
Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Norwalk -La Mirada Unified School District’s Leadership Academy; and congratulated the class of 2026. Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the National Public Works Week Exposition; the Lakeland Elementary School City Hall tour, Pray Norwalk, and the Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration, and her participation in the Leadership Academy; and shared that the City bulletins were distributed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized students from Norwalk High School for designing and painting a Utility Box promoting reading.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez Congratulated all 2026 graduates, wished all a Happy Father’s Day, announced the Senior Center will be closed for restroom renovations from June 15 – 20; shared resources available to residents for those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Videos were shared highlighting the Memorial Day Recap, Street Projects update, and the “Bi-Weekly Review”.
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3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Prior to the vote, clarifying questions were asked regarding the award, staff ability to assist, and the Urban Forest Management Plan for Item No. 10.
Vice Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meetings of May 23, and May 26, 2026. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 10, 2026 - MAY 23, 2026
City Council approved the gross payroll in the amount of $1,362,919.61; the payroll check numbers 38677 – 38697 and the voucher numbers 359492 – 360040 in the total net amount of $1,102,941.66 for the pay period May 10, 2026 – May 23, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period May 12, 2026 through June 1, 2026, in the total amount of $6,188,441.99.
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*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 214, 348, and 560.
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -22 - ADOPTING PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.
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4 RESOLUTION 26-23 - ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, ADOPTING THE 2026/27 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND
REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2026/27 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
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GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2026 - RESOLUTION NOS. 26-26 - CALLING ELECTION AND 26 -27 - CONSOLIDATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER
City Council adopted:
a. Resolution No. 26-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; and b. Resolution No. 26-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF NORWALK’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
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CONFIRM EMERGENCY SERVICE WORK ON PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS
FOR WATER SYSTEMS
City Council authorize d the City Manager to confirm the service work for pressure reducing stations completed by Griswold Industries in the amount of $32,157.71. 955
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REPAIRS
City Council confirmed emergency service repair work at 11701 Potter Street and Alburtis Avenue, completed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $87,477.72.
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5 AWARD CONTRACT FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
CITYWIDE
City Council awarded a contract to Tri-West Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $278,000 for preventative maintenance and repair services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 955
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 6 – TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES –
EXTENDING TERM TO MONTH-TO-MONTH
City Council approved Amendment No. 6, extending the term of the agreement with West Coast Arborist to continue services on a month- to-month basis; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
City Council award ed a contract to Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc., to provide citywide landscape services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 in an amount of $2,103,000 (excluding special projects which will be billed separately) with an option to extend for 2 additional 1-year terms; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments; provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority; on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the C ity Attorney.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Rincon Consultant, Inc., to provide additional delineation and remedial services for the Norwalk Transit Village, City Project No. 7859, in an amount not -to-exceed of $307,750.00, including a contingency budget of $45,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 and any additional amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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6 AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF A
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND INFLOW AND INFILTRATION STUDY
City Council award ed a contract to Psomas, in the amount of $137,280 to provide professional consulting services for the preparation of a Sewer System Management Plan and Inflow and Infiltration Study; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PREPARATION OF THE AMERICA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT RISK AND
RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
City Council awarded a contract to SA Associates, in the amount of $38,000 to provide professional engineering services for the preparation of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act Risk and Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PROJECT NO. 7241 – ACCEPT WORK FOR STUDEBAKER AND HALCOURT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFCATIONS, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 26-19
City Council accepted the work of PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $559,300 for Project No. 7241 – Studebaker and Halcourt Traffic Signal Modifications and release the retention payment in the amount of $27,965 to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 1005-04-7241
PROJECT NO. 7876 – ACCEPT WORK FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION LOCATED AT 13400 SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 26-20
City Council accept ed the work of Unlimited Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $183,519 for Project No. 7876 – Building Demolition Located at 13400 San Antonio Drive and release the retention payment in the amount of $9,176 to Unlimited Environmental, Inc., 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 1005-04-7876
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7 PROJECT NO. 7938 – ACCEPT WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION ZONES 4 AND 31, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 26-21
City Council accept ed the work of Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $5,259,108 for Project No. 7938 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Zones 4 and 31 and release the retention payment in the amount of $262,955 to Kalban, Inc., 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to appoint Esther Moreno to the Public Safety Commission.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 26-28 APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE OF
POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY AND RESOLUTION NO. 26 -29 AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS
FROM PROPERTY OWNERS
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider Resolution No. 26- 28 approving a joint exercise of powers agreement; and Resolution No. 26-29 authorizing use of the bond opportunities for land development program. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Following a brief report presented by Alex Hamilton, Deputy City Manager and there being no persons wishing to testify in the matter, Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Perez seconded to:
a. find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment; and b. adopt Resolution No, 26-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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8 JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY; and
c. adopt Resolution No. 26-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY
OWNERS, CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE
TERRITORY OF CITY OF NORWALK PURSUANT TO THE MELLO -ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTION; and
d. authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to effectuate the intent of Resolution Nos. 26-28 and 26-29, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 - SETTING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 26-25 setting sewer service charge for F iscal Year 26/27. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Following a brief report presented by Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer , and there being no persons wishing to testify in the matter, Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Perez seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26- 25, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER
REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ORDERING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED O N THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL.
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9 MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS
BROWN ACT UPDATES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707 - RESOLUTION NO. 26- 30, DISRUPTION POLICY / RESOLUTION NO. 26 -31, PUBLIC POSTING BOARD
POLICY / MEETING OUTREACH
Following a brief report provided by Theresa Devoy, City Clerk, Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK ADOPTING A POLICY ADDRESSING DISRUPTION OF
TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 with revisions; and
b. adopt Resolution No. 26-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING POLICY STATEMENT NO. 26 -02, PUBLIC AGENDA POSTING BOARD POLICY AS A RESULT OF SENATE BILL 707, and c. maintain the status quo for six months and report back if changes are recommended.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Rios
REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 7859 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS DEMOLITION LOCATED AT NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE, 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE - RESOLUTION NO. 26 -24 BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-17
The City Attorney indicated that the item would be continued to a date to be determined.
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10 FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PROPOSED BUDGET
Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, provided a report. Addressing City Council were Blanca, Andy U. , Anthony Tabares, Sara, and Irma Ramos . The Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget was presented for discussion and direction. City Council stated that the budget process is taken very seriously and with future impacts in mind to anticipate potential obstacles that could affect funding. This item will be brought back on June 16.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Patti, Jay V., Irma Ramos, Andy U., Jack Cornejo, Jennifer Friesen, Paki, and Sara.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR