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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez .
Councilmember Ramirez was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; John Lam, Deputy 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. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957(a); CONFERENCE
CONCERNING THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES – Consultation with Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager.
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 5:50 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:13 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 .
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2 Councilmember Ramirez was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; John Lam, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by April Reutter, Pray Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Private First Class Ethan Chiu, 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
City Council shared the Norwalk 5K 2026 Walk/Run Event was a success , thanked the community and participants for joining, and thanked Recreation and Park Services, Public Safety, and Public Services for making each year better than the year before; and announced that the Independence D ay Festival will be held July 3 , at Holifield Park.
Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Southeast Water Coalition regular board meeting, congratulated Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer for hosting the board throughout the year ; wished all a Happy Father’s Day; announced the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and Installation Gala will take place on June 26.; wished all a Happy Independence Day; and invited all to attend the upcoming Summer Concert’s starting July 8, at Norwalk Park. Councilmember Ayala wished all a Happy Father’s Day; and reported on his attendance at the Commissioner’s Appreciation Dinner. Vice Mayor Rios invited all to attend the Soccer Fan Zone Community Watch Party June 18, at Zimmerman Park ; and reported on her attendance at the Water Education for Latino Leaders in Pico Rivera. Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the Cerritos College Child Development Center Expans ion Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, Mr. Rosewood’s Family Restaurant 10 th Business
Anniversary, a Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony, the I nternational Senior Club Asian American Pacific Islander event, the Commissioner’s Appreciation Dinner, and Wendy’s Minions and Monster’s Meal event.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed June as Men’s Mental Health Month.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez thanked the Community Promotion C ommissioners for making the Commissioner’s Appreciation Dinner a success ; wished all a Happy Father’s Day; announced the Senior Center will be closed for restroom renovations from June 15 – 20; Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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3 and videos were shared highlighting the Norwalk 5K 2026 Walk/Run Event and the “Bi - Weekly Review”. Acknowledged the Juneteenth holiday; and shared resources available to residents for those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Valencia moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
MEETING MINUTES
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PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 24, 2026 – JUNE 6, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,624,925.82; the payroll C heck Nos. 38698 – 38722 and the V oucher Nos. 360041 – 360583 in the total net amount of $1,222,206.77 for the pay period May 24, 2026 – June 6, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period June 2, 2026 – June 8, 2026, in the total amount of $3,208,797.26.
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PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JUNE 10, 2026
No action was taken.
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EXPANSION OF ON-CALL CITYWIDE GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
City Council approved a new agreement with CA Consulting, Inc. to provide on-call grant management services for a term from execution of the agreement to December 31, 2028, at a sum not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, as well as any extensions or amendments provided there is Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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4 funding available in the budget, and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney. 310-06
2026 APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS
City Council approved the 19 organizations eligible to obtain retail fireworks permits and authorized issuance of permits.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -37 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDED PROJECTS
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 26-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDED PROJECTS, in the amount of $300,00; and b. approved an agreement with AMS.NET, LLC dba MGT Impact Solutions to provide services for the installation of Verkada security cameras at Citywide facilities, in an amount not to exceed $260,958.73; 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; and
c. authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Interagency Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Public Safety Department, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -34 ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26- 34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -40 - NEGOTIATED TAX EXCHANGE - ANNEXATION OF PM 73574 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10045A
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-40, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 18, CITY OF LA MIRADA, L A MIRADA
RECREATION AND PARKS, CITY OF NORWALK, AND THE WATER
REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION OF PM 73574 TO COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10045A
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -38 – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND HOURLY UNITS) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26- 38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK CITY EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION (GENERAL AND HOURLY UNITS) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -39 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26- 39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Vice Mayor Rios moved and Mayor Perez seconded to appoint Priscilla Mendoza to the Historical Heritage Commission
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 26 -33 – ADOPT AND SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES THE CITY’S 2025 URBAN Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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6 WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider Resolution No. 26- 33 to adopt and submit to the California Department of Water Resources the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. A report was presented by Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer . There being no person s wishing to testify in the matter , Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ayala moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26- 33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK TO ADOPT AND SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES THE CITY’S 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN, and
b. authorize the City Manager to submit the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan to the California Department of Water Resources.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 26-35 - ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27; AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-36 - AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECU TIVE
MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Mayor Perez opened the public hearing to consider Resolution No. 26- 35 establishing and adopting the City’s annual budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 and Resolution No. 26- 36 amending and adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 salary schedule. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer provided a report . Addressing City Council neither opposing or in favor was Monique Pena. There being no other persons wishing to testify on the matter Mayor Perez closed the public hearing. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
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7 a. adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26 -35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27; and
b. RESOLUTION NO. 26 -36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-32 – ADOPTION OF LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
Following a report submitted by Mr. Mendoza, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 7608 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE CATCH BASIN INSERT INSTALLATION, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26 - 24 Following a brief report provided by Mr. Mendoza, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to award a contract to United Storm Water, Inc. in the amount of $322,081, with a 25% contingency in the amount of $80,520, for construction services for Project No. 7608; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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8 within the contingency, 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 and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
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CONSIDER INSTALLTION OF SPEED HUMPS ON BARNWALL STREET AND PIUMA
Following a brief report provided by Mr. Mendoza, addressing City Council was Juan Marshall. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded the installation of speed humps on Barnwall Street and Piuma Avenue. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Andy U., Jessica Arteaga, and Paki Matael.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR