AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 18, 2026
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jennifer Perez, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – West Coast Arborists, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP03027.
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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.
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III.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8:
Property Acquisition for
the following properties: 13219, 13223, 13227, 13233, 13303, 13307, 13313, 13317, 13323, 13329, 13333, 13403, 13407, 13413, 13419, 13423, 13427 Markdale Avenue; 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.
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RECESS
REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
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INVOCATION
Pastor Danny Casas
Remnant Church
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FLAG SALUTE
Lucas Azurin
St. Linus School
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
- None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Presentation on Professional Services Selection Process.
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2. National Night Out 2026 Event Recap Video.
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3. Summer Concerts 2026 Event Recap Video.
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4. Bi-Weekly Review.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 2026. 825-04
CC 08-04-26
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 19, 2026 - AUGUST 1, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,492,763.14; the payroll register with check numbers 38853 – 38887 and the voucher numbers 362397 –
363003 in the total net amount of $1,133,916.04.
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period July 28, 2026 to August 10, 2026, in the total amount of $17,723,765.23. 640
Warrant Register 08-10-26
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 12, 2026
No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the items where the Commission’s action was final.
Staff Report Background Doc
4 - Synopsis 8-12-26
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5. PROJECT NO. 7870 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR LAKESIDE PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Little Lake City School District; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding 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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6. AMENDMENT NO. 4 – HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING ADMINISTRATION SERVICES / REOPEN PROJECT NOS. 7228, 7229, AND 7230 FOR FINAL CLOSEOUT SERVICES / RESOLUTION NO. 26-47 BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-22 Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLES 6, 7, AND 8 – PROJECT NOS. 7228, 7229, 7230, 7232, 7233, 7234, 7237, 7238, 7239, AND 7240, in the amount of $100,000; and reopen Project Nos. 7228, 7229, and 7230 to complete final project close-out activities, including payment of outstanding invoices to Avant-Garde; and approve Amendment No. 4 with Avant-Garde to provide additional program management and funding administration services in the amount of $100,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Resolution No 26-47
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 26-49 - FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27.
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Resolution No 26-49
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8. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional 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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IBE SOS IT Managed Services 7.15.26
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APPOINTMENTS
9. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
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Advisory Body List 08-18-26
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 26-51 – APPOINTING A BOARD MEMBER TO THE GOVERNING BOARD WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPOINTING A BOARD MEMBER TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD.
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Resolution No. 26-51 - GWMA Board Member Appointment
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-50 - AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET ALLOCATING $174,700 OF THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL $174,700 OF THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES; and approve an agreement with Kingdom Causes Bellflower for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with up to four additional one-year extensions; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 26-50
Attachment No. 2 - Housing Services Agreement
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REPORTS
12. PROJECT NO. 7921 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ALONDRA BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM GRIDLEY ROAD TO WEST CITY LIMITS / RESOLUTION NO. 26-44 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-33 Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO DE-OBLIGATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7921 – ALONDRA BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM GRIDLEY ROAD TO WEST CITY LIMITS, in the amount of $600,000; and award a contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $2,353,343 with a contingency in the amount of $586,581 for construction services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments within the contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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26-44 - Project 7921_budget amend
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13. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROPOSED TRAVEL AND ACTIVITIES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO IN SEEKING A FRIENDSHIP CITY Staff recommend City Council:
approve the proposed travel and activities of the International Friendship Commission in Zacatecas, Mexico for the purpose of seeking a Friendship City that aligns with the Vision and Mission of the Commission; and approve the budget of $17,838.10 for expenses including flights, lodging, and transportation.
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14. ACCEPTANCE OF 2025 WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
Staff recommend City Council accept the 2025 Water System Master Plan prepared by Stetson Engineers, Inc. as complete.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated August 13, 2026.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk