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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 4, 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 Ramirez and Valencia, and Mayor Perez. Vice Mayor Rios arrived after roll call. Councilmember Ayala was absent. 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.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:21 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez.
Councilmember Ayala was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Dr. Joy Clement Daniel, Rock of the Nations Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Girl Scouts Troop No. 566.
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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 Ramirez welcomed all in attendance; encouraged residents to contact City Council with any questions or concerns; invited all to attend National Night Out August 5, at Norwalk Park; and shared that the Senior Center will be available as a Cooling Center throughout the week and weekend. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Summer Concert; invited residents to attend the Summer Concert & National Night Out event; announced the upcoming Southeast Water Coalition meeting; and welcomed all back to school. Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Community Clean Up, the Bark and Brews event, Dream Big Project 8 th Annual Scholarship Awards Celebration, Soroptimist’s Quarter Mania, and Milagro’s Cinema Screening; and invited all to attend Ice Cream with a Cop, August 5, at Target 12051 Imperial Highway. Mayor Perez recognized former Mayor Bob Arthur in attendance; reported on her attendance at the Annual Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors Meeting, the Soroptimist Quarter Mania event, Sal’s Psychiatry Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; announced the City bulletins were distributed and highlighted upcoming events; shared she will not be seeking reelection and thanked the community, residents, businesses, and staff for a successful and productive nine years.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez introduced the new Norwalk Sheriff Station Captain, Omar Camacho. Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety, provided a brief report on School Safety and a video was shown. Sonia Batres, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, provided a brief report on the Youth Authority Board. A video was shared highlighting the “Bi-Weekly Review”. Mr.
Gomez 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 Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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3 AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ayala
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of July 21, 2026.825-04 PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 5, 2026 – JULY 18, 2026
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,757,455.64; the payroll Check Nos. 38819 – 38852 and the Voucher Nos. 361784 – 362396 in the total net amount of $1,347,315.31. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period July 14, 2026 through July 27, 2026 in the total amount of $6,961,381.36. 640
*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 169, 278, and 471.
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 22, 2026
No action was taken. 320
AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM City Council approved the five-year software maintenance agreement renewal with BlueIris IQ, a division of Konica Minolta, for the City’s OnBase document management system in a total amount not to exceed $219,185, for the period ending July 31, 2031; and authorized the City Manager to execute the renewal, and any 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.810-11/870
RESOLUTION NO. 26-48 - OFFICE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY GRANT AWARD City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AWARD AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING, in the amount of $45,000; and authorized the City Manager, as Chief Executive, to complete and submit all grant-related documents and amendments.730-03-10
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4 CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK FOR WELL NO. 5
City Council confirmed emergency service repair work at Well No. 5 completed by General Pump Company in the amount of $52,320.955
RESOLUTION NOS. 26-45 AND 26-46 TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NOS. 25-22 AND 26-34 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 RESPECTIVELY
City Council:
a. adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 - APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A REVISED ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; and
b. adopted RESOLUTION NO. 26-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-34 - APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A REVISED ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27. 604
AMENDMENT NO. 4 – SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICE
City Council approved Amendment No. 4 for Tunnelworks Services, Inc. for sewer maintenance services citywide, in the amount of $544,608.81 for Fiscal Year 2026/27, for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $4,671,458.19; 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 City Attorney. 1040-05
Councilmember Ramirez left the dais prior to the following item.
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Valencia moved and Mayor Perez seconded to appoint Maria Carbajal to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez
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Councilmember Ramirez returned to the dais.
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5 REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 7941 - ACCEPT WORK FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONCRETE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS 2026, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-34
Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, provided a report. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to accept the work of Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $848,215 for Project No. 7941 – Community Development Block Grant Concrete for Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements 2026, and release the retention payment in the amount of $42,410.75 to Towo Enterprise, Inc., 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ayala1005-04-7941
AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Mr. Mendoza provided a brief report. Addressing the City was Tony Martinez, Founder of North Star Land Care. Following City Council discussion, Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to award a contract to North Star Land Care, to provide citywide tree maintenance services for an initial term of six-years, effective date of contact through June 30, 2032, with the option to extend for two additional three-year periods; 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 City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ayala 1055-04
PUBLIC COMMENT
Addressing City Council were Cynthia Clemente, Andy, Jesse Flores, Sara, Hasan, and Paki Maetel.
ADJOURNMENT
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6 There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR