SYNOPSIS
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 18, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, and Mayor Perez were present in person.
Councilmember Ramirez participated via videoconference. Vice Mayor Rios arrived after roll call via videoconference.
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.
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 §54956.8: Property Acquisition for the following properties: 13219, 13223, 13227, 13233, 13303, 13307, 13313, 13317, 13323, 13329, 13333, 134 03, 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.
RECESS 6:17 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, and Mayor Perez were present . Councilmember Ramirez and Vice Mayor Rios were absent.
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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. Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on certain warrants which will be reflected in the minutes. Item No. 8 was continued. The remainder of the consent calendar was APPROVED by a 3-0 vote.
1. MEETING MINUTES - City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 19, 2026 - AUGUST 1, 2026 - City Council approve d gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,492,763.14; the payroll register with Check Nos. 38853 – 38887 and Voucher Nos. 362397 – 363003 in the total net amount of $1,133,916.04. 630
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS - City Council approved the warrant register period July 28, 2026 to August 10, 2026, in the total amount of $17,723,765.23. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 12, 2026 – No action taken. 320
5. PROJECT NO. 7870 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR LAKESIDE PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - City Coun cil approve d the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Little Lake City School District; and authorize d 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. 1005-04-7870
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 - City Council:
a. adopted 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 b. reopened Project Nos. 7228, 7229, and 7230 to complete final project close-out activities, including payment of outstanding invoices to Avant-Garde; and
c. approved Amendment No. 4 with Avant -Garde to provide additional program management and funding administration services in the amount of $100,000; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-06/1005-04-7228/7229/7230
7. RESOLUTION NO. 26-49 - FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS - City Council adopt ed 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. 1105-02
8. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJEC T.
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2026. 634-04
APPOINTMENTS
9. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS - City Council appointed Advisory Body members for a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2026, which will be reflected in the minutes. APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 200 City Council, August 18, 2026 Page 3 of 3
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 - City Council adopt ed 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. APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 1070-10
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 - City Council:
a. adopted 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
b. approved 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 d the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 315-10
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 - City Council:
a. adopted 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
b. awarded 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 d 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. APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 1005-04-7921
13. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROPOSED TRAVEL AND ACTIVITIES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO IN SEEKING A FRIENDSHIP CITY - City Council:
a. approved 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
b. approved the budget of $17,838.10 for expenses including flights, lodging, and transportation .
APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 245/610
14. ACCEPTANCE OF 2025 WATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - City Council accept ed the 2025 Water System Master Plan prepared by Stetson Engineers, Inc. as complete. APPROVED by a 3-0 vote. 1070-05
ADJOURNMENT 7:57 p.m.