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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JULY 21, 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 Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez.
Councilmember Valencia 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
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property Acquisition for the following properties:
11402 & 11406 Asmussen Avenue, 11467, 11473, & 11476 Elizabeth Avenue, 11515, 11528, 11531, & 11534 Dollison Drive, and 11545 & 11551 Tina Street; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and the California Department of Transportation; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:30 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:03 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 ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Myrna Brito , Spirit Life Community Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Hailee Garcia, Norwalk High School.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 21, 2026
2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matter discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Valencia invited all to attend the Summer Concerts and shared the next concert is scheduled for July 22. Vice Mayor Rios announced the C offee with a Cop event July 22, at the Senior Center; invited residents to participate in a 2-Minute Survey for the Urban Forest Management Plan; spoke against current Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Laurie Guillen, former Paramount City Councilmember . Mayor Perez wished Councilmember Valencia a Happy Birthday; invited all to attend the Summer Concerts and highlighted the Chamber Business Expo will be at the July 22 concert ; thanked the Senior Center for a warm welcome and pleasant visit; encouraged all to follow the City’s social media pages for updates ; and shared that the Soroptimist Quarter Mania event will take place August 2, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez shared Senior Center will be available as a C ooling Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. throughout the week and weekend; shared resources available to residents for those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety provided a School Safety update and video; City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Ayala request ing Public Safety be present to enforce and inform, and Mayor Perez requesting ABC Unified School District be included. Videos were shared highlighting the Independence Day Festival 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. Councilmember Valencia 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
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 21, 2026
3 MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 2026. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 21, 2026 - JULY 4, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,581,135.20; the payroll C heck Nos. 38769 – 38818 and the V oucher Nos. 361183 – 361783 in the total net amount of $1,205,991.84 for the pay period June 21, 2026 – July 4, 2026. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period June 30, 2026 – July 13, 2026, in the total amount of $10,526,335.92.
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*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 264 and 285.
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 8, 2026
No action was taken.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AWARD – ON-CALL PROJECT
MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-25
Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer provided a report followed by City Council discussion with Councilmember Ramirez and Vice Mayor Rios requesting detailed information on the selection process . Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, DCCM, Transtech Engineers, Inc., and TYLin to provide City -wide on -call project management, construction management, and inspection services for a term of three years from the date of execution, with two optional one -year extensions, in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 annually per firm were approved by a 3-1-1 vote; and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreements, as well as any extensions or amendments, provided there is funding 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. 310-02
**Councilmember Ramirez voted No on this Item.
***Vice Mayor Rios abstained from taking action on this Item.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 21, 2026
4 DELINQUENT REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
City Council approved the lien list for the delinquent accounts that are not paid by July 31, 2026, and authorized staff to forward a final list to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor. 626-02
AGREEMENT FOR FLOOD CONTROL USE AND MAINTENANCE AT HERMOSILLO PARK
City Council approved the Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Hermosillo Park Stormwater Capture and Infiltration Project (Project No. 7607); and authorized the City Manager to execute the Maintenance 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.
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CONFIRM EMERGENCY WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SEWER
COLLECTION SYSTEM REPAIR WORK
City Council confirmed emergency water distribution system and sewer collection system repair work, completed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $69,200.28.
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AMENDED AGREEMENTS FOR MAJOR BUS COMPONETS AND MAJOR REPAIR
SERVICES FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved agreements with Cummins, Inc. in the amount of $200,000; Gillig, LLC in the amount of $50,000; and Western States Converters & Transmissions, Inc. in the amount of $50,000, for a combined total of $300,000 for Major Bus Components and Major Repair Services for a two-year period from August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements and any amendments, provided funding is available in the budget and they are within the City Manager’s signing authority, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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APPROVE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR STREETLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
City Council approved the agreement with Urban Service Provider, for access and use of the CIMCON LightingGale web-based streetlight management system, in the amount of $15,386, from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with the option to extend for two additional one year periods; and authorized the City Manager to execute the optional one- year periods, 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. 1030
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 21, 2026
5 ACCEPT WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 7449 WATERMAIN AND ADVANCED METER INFRASTRUCTURE METER REPLACEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 7937 LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 31 ASPHALT IMPROVEMENTS, AND PROJECT NO. 7452
City Council accepted the work for Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the amount of $3,082,206.05, for Project No. 7449 Watermain and Advanced Meter Infrastructure Meter Replacements, Project No. 7937 Local Streets Rehabilitation Program Zone 31 Asphalt Improvements, and Project No. 7452 Advanced Meter Infrastructure Meter Replacements Phase III, and release the retention payment in the amount of $154,110.31 to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., per Public Contract Code §7107.
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AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER METER READING AND RELATED SERVICES
City Council approve d an agreement with Phoenix Water Solutions for water meter reading and related services, for an amount not -to-exceed $105,000 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 from August 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 agreement and annual amendments each fiscal year for an amount not -to-exceed the value approved during the annual budgeting process, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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UPDATED CITY OF NORWALK URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/ City Engineer provided a report. Charlie Pulido, Board Certified Arborist for West Coast Arborist shared why trees are important.
City Council reviewed the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan, provided feedback, and directed staff to return to the August 18, 2026, City Council meeting for adoption. 1055-05
2023 STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT
Mr. Gomez provided a report. City Council received and filed this report and approved it for publication on the City’s website.
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Norwalk City Council
July 21, 2026
6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Valdivia, Cynthia Clemente, Raphael V., and Paki Maetel; and via teleconference was Brian Tindall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m., in memory of Laurie Guillen.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR