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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JULY 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:03 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; 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. 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: Property - Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008- 902 (Norwalk Transit Village); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTON 54956.8: Property – Various census tracts within the City, including Tract No. 06037552400 and 06037552200; Negotiating Parties:
Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation; Under negotiation: Terms of property benefits.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property - Assessor Parcel Number 8020-025- 800/10921 Firestone Boulevard; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and AT&T; Under Negotiation; P rice and Terms of Payment.
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2 V. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6: Agency Representative: City Council; Unrepresented Employee- City Manager
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:05 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:11 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; John Lam, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Bojorquez, New Creation Church of Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Tylen Tims, Santa Fe Christian School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on Item Nos. I, III, IV, and V, and Item No. II was not discussed.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council reported on their attendance at the Independence Day Festival, thanked the community, staff, volunteers, and partners for making it a success. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and Installation Gala; and invited all to attend the first Summer Concert July 8 at Norwalk Park. Councilmember Ayala invited all to attend the Soroptimist Quarter Mania event August 2 at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex. Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Lakeside Middle School Robotics Competition and a Merchant’s Meeting with Norwalk Square businesses; highlighted awareness about West Nile Virus and encouraged residents to maintain their homes ; shared that M onty’s restaurant is doing a promotional sale every Tuesday offering a Public Safety Meal Combo for those in the First Responder field; and thanked the Communications Department for always keeping Norwalk residents up to date on current events. Mayor Perez reported on her attendance alongside Vice Mayor Rios at the Annual Awards Banquet for the Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, the Kids and Cops Footgolf Tournament, the 2026 Housing Symposium, the Firestone Bridge Ribbon Cutting, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and Installation Gala, the Leadership Advocacy for the Direction of Young Women Cohort Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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3 Graduation Ceremony, and toured the W hole Child Facility in Santa Fe Springs ; announced the distribution of the Norwalk Now and Senior Center Newsletter and highlighted the Magic of Elvis event July 15; invited women to the Leadership Advocacy for the Direction of Young Women Mixer July 9, at the Social Services Center.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed July as Parks & Recreation month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez introduced Carissa Yniguez as the new Public Safety Manager. Caren Spilsbury, provided a Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update. The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce was recognized for their 2026 President’s Circle Award; t he Community Development Department was recognized for their American Planning Association Award; and Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer for the Government Finance Officers Association Outstanding Public Service Award. Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety, provided an update on Illegal Fireworks. Mr. Gomez shared resources available to residents for those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Videos were shared highlighting the World Cup Watch Party event, the Firestone Bridge Ribbon Cutting 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. Vice Mayor Rios moved and Mayor Perez seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 2026. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 7, 2026 – JUNE 20, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,686,653.04; the payroll C heck Nos. 38723 – 38768 and the V oucher Nos. 360584 – 361182 in the total net amount of $1,280,303.66 for the pay period June 7, 2026 – June 20, 2026. 630
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4 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period June 9, 2026 – June 29, 2026, in the total amount of $7,853,435.28. 640
*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 316, 366, 586, and 605.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY STREETLIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
City Council awarded contracts to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC and Select Electric Inc. to provide emergency streetlight and traffic signal maintenance services including streetlight/traffic signal pole replacements, for an initial amount not -to-exceed $250,000 combined between the two contractors, for the term of the effective date of the agreement through June 30, 2029, with the option to extend for two additional one year periods; and authorized the City Manager to execute a master agreement with the contractors and annual amendments each fiscal year for an amount up to and not-to-exceed the combined value approved during the annual budgeting process, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION 26-41 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 26-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AGING & DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE ELDERLY
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27, in the amount of $1,060,893 and
b. approved the agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, in the amount of $710,000, to provide catered meals from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements, and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the city, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-42 – AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
City Council adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGING & DISABILITIES
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5 2026/27, in the amount not to exceed $55,000 from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 425-02-05
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -43 - APPROVING THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
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PROJECT NOS. 7359/7607 – CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – PROGRESSIVE
DESIGN BUILD SERVICES FOR HERMOSILLO PARK REHABILITATION AND STORM WATER CAPTURE INFILTRATION PROJECT, ENGINEER’ S REPORT NO. 26-26
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Reyes Construction, Inc. in the amount of $467,838 for design of Hermosillo Park Rehabilitation and Storm Water Capture Infiltration Project, Projects Nos. 7359 and 7607; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and future amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to appoint Brian Tindall to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPORTS
2023 STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT
Following a brief report provided by Mr. Gomez, City Council received and filed this report.
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6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Andy U. and Cynthia Clemente.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR