AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6: Agency Representative: City Council; Unrepresented Employee-City Manager.
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RECESS
REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
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INVOCATION
Pastor Michael Gutierrez
Redeemer Covenant Church
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FLAG SALUTE
Dominic Ortiz Olivas
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary 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
I.
City Council to recognize the Norwalk Housing Authority’s 50 th
Anniversary.
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II.
City Council to Proclaim September as National Preparedness Month in the City.
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III.
City Council to Proclaim September as Senior Center Month in the City.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. El Niño Preparedness.
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2. Strategic Plan Update.
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3. 2026 Back-to-School Safety in Norwalk 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 18, 2026. 825-04
CC 08-18-26
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 - AUGUST 15, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with check numbers 38888 – 38914 and the voucher numbers 363004 –
363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79. 640 Warrant Register 08-24-26
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026
No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 8-26-26
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5. 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Statement of Services
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-50.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 26-53
Appendix A redline version
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7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Merino Group extending the term from September 5, 2026, through September 4, 2027, eliminating the monthly retainer, and providing compensation at the existing hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and the action is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Amendment No. 1
Attachment No. 2 - Agreement
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8. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF BLUE CURB AT 14617 DARTMOOR AVENUE Staff recommend City Council affirm the decision of the Public Safety Commission.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 3
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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 09-01-26
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REPORTS
10. PROJECT NO. 7184 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5347(050)] / RESOLUTON NO. 26-54 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-29 Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-54, 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 AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7184 – CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE, in the amount of $790,670; and award a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $2,886,279 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $432,942 for construction services; and award an agreement to Ladayu Consulting Group in the amount of $307,308 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,096 for construction management and inspection services; and award Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 26-54
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11. PROJECT NO. 7944 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30 / RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-32 Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7944 – LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30, in the amount of $7,227,600; and award a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,959,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $1,239,750 for construction services; and award an agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $75,000 for construction management and inspection services; and award Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,440 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $57,066 for design support services during construction; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 26-55
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12. UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-52, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution 26-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; and adopt the Updated City of Norwalk Urban Forest Management Plan, incorporating the direction provided during the July 21, 2026, Study Session regarding expanded youth engagement opportunities and future tree planting implementation priorities.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 26-52
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13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025 SEWER MASTER PLAN
Staff recommend City Council accept the 2025 Sewer Master Plan prepared by Psomas as complete.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
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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 27, 2026.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk