Agenda packet — Norwalk City Council, September 15, 2026

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 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

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

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.

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, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047-006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.

IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property Acquisition for the following properties: 13410 Esmond, 13505 Delavan, 13510 Delavan, and 13516 Delavan; 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

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Perez

INVOCATION

Pastor Jackeline Vives
Norwalk United Methodist Church

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FLAG SALUTE

Allison Alexis Rodas
Moffit Elementary School

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

a. Report of City Council Travel

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

I. City Council to Proclaim September 21–25, 2026 as National Gear Up Week in the City of Norwalk.

II. City Council to Proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage month in the City of Norwalk.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

1. Athens Disposal Services presentation regarding a compost event.

2. City-wide Preparedness for El Niño.

3. School Emergency Preparedness Exercise video.

4. Bi-Weekly Review.

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 September 1, 2026. 825-04

2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 16, 2026 - AUGUST 29, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,375,948.46; the payroll register with check numbers 38915 – 38926 and the voucher numbers 363593 – 364123 in the total net amount of $1,031,080.76.

3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 25, 2026 through September 7, 2026, in the total amount of $4,631,581.72. 640

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4. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY BADGE READERS AT

CITYWIDE FACILITIES
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with ASSI Security to provide services related to increased access control at Citywide facilities in an amount not to exceed $73,460; and authorize the City Manager to execute the 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.

5. PROJECT NO. 7945 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR STREET

REHABILITATION ON EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND BLOOMFIELD

AVENUE, FRONT STREET BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, AND FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND GRIDLEY ROAD / RESOLUTION NO. 26-58, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-36
Staff recommend City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26-58, 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. 7945 – STREET REHABILITATION ON

EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, FRONT

STREET BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, AND FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $1,164,000; and b. award a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,142,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $535,500 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.

APPOINTMENTS

6. 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. THIS ITEM IS BEING TABLED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN – ORDINANCE NO. 26-1769 - ZONING CHANGE NO. 2026-01 – A CITY-INITIATED REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO CORRECT THE ZONING AS R-1, NOT C-1, DUE TO A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 8070-019-036, 8070-020-031, 8070-020-032, 8070-023-006, 8070-024-007, 8070-024-008, AND 8070-024-009

ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

8. RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 - RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A YOUTH ADVISORY

BOARD AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21-15, TO RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES.

REPORTS

9. PROJECT NO. 7859 - RESOLUTION NO. 26-56 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27ADOPTED

BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROJECT FUNDS AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR ON-CALL

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE Staff recommend City Council:

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a. adopt Resolution No. 26-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD $195,000 FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NON-HOUSING BOND

PROCEEDS FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 7859, NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE; and b. approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with CSG Consultants to provide work for continued Project Management and the Specific Plan Amendment services for the Norwalk Transit Village, in an amount not to exceed $110,000 in addition to the $606,400 for ongoing Project Management Services and The Walk Inspection Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 and any additional 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.

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.

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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 September 10, 2026.

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

NORWALK CITY COUNCIL

NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 1, 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, and Mayor Perez. Vice Mayor Rios arrived after roll call and Councilmember Valencia 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:

II. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6: Agency Representative: City Council; Unrepresented Employee- City Manager.

RECESS

City Council recessed at 6:18 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:22 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 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 Pastor Michael Gutierrez, Redeemer Covenant Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Dominic Ortiz Olivas , Earl E. Edmondson Elementary School.

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2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT

The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilmember Ayala wished his wife a Happy 42
nd Anniversary. Vice Mayor Rios
reported on her attendance at the William Orr Elementary School Ribbon Cutting event; invited all to attend the Lattes and Leashes events held every Saturday in September at Bob White Park; highlighted the upcoming Shanti Glow Ribbon Cutting event September 5, at 11005 Firestone Boulevard; and encouraged all to practice safe driving. Mayor Perez shared that the City newsletters were distribute d including the Norwalk Now featuring “Build Up Norwalk” highlighting exciting developments taking place in the C ity; announced Senior Center Month , sharing the excellent service staff has provided throughout the year; congratulated Norwalk Transportation on their win at the Bus Rodeo; and reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities B oard of Directors Meeting, Neighborhood Watch Meetings, the Joint Powers Insurance Authority Claims and Executive Committee M eeting, and the California C ontract Cities Association Fall Educational Summit with Vice Mayor Rios and Councilmember Ramirez.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

City Council proclaimed September as the Norwalk Housing Authority’s 50 th Anniversary
Month with the Housing Division accepting the proclamation.

City Council proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in the City with the Public Safety Department accepting the proclamation. Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety announced that the City will be participating in an Active Shooter Training, September 4.

City Council proclaimed September as Senior Center Month in the City , with Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services highlighting their accomplishments , and Senior Center staff accepting the proclamation.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

Levy Sun, Communications Director , shared a Traffic Safety Incident statement. Mr.

Gomez announced that a Strategic Plan Special Meeting will be held on October 24, at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Gomez shared resources available to residents for those impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement . Videos were shared highlighting El Nino preparedness, 2026 Back-to-School safety, and the “Bi-Weekly Review”.

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September 1, 2026

3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Vice Mayor Rios requested reports for Item Nos. 5, 7, and 8.

Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Item Nos. 3 and 5. Vice Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia

MEETING MINUTES

City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2026. 825-04

PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 – AUGUST 15, 2026

City Council approved gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with Check Nos. 38888 – 38914 and Voucher Nos. 363004 – 363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
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COMMERCIAL DEMANDS

City Council approved the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79.
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*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 154, 269, and 356.

PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026

No action taken.
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*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on the following item.

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES

PROJECT

Following a brief report provided by Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, Sloan Aguilar-Varing, Vice President of IBE, addressed City Council; City Council approved an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorized the City Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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4 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. 634-04

RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE

City Council adopted 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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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Following a brief report provided by Levy Sun, Communications Director, City Council discussion ensued with Paul Riesgo, Vice President of the Merino Group addressing their inquiries. City Council approved 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 authorized 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.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF BLUE CURB AT 14617 DARTMOOR AVENUE

Following a brief report provided by Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety, City Council affirmed the decision of the Public Safety Commission.
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APPOINTMENTS

ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS

Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Perez seconded to appoint Martha Struzinsky to the Art in Public Places Committee . MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia

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September 1, 2026

5 REPORTS

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

Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer provided a report. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. 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
b. 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 c. 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
d. award Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; and
e. 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.

MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
NOES: Councilmember Valencia
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6 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

Following a report provided by Mr. Mendoza, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. 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
b. 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 c. 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
d. 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
e. 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.

MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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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

Following a report provided by Mr. Mendoza, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. 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 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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September 1, 2026

7 UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; and
b. 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.

MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
NOES: Councilmember Valencia
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ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025 SEWER MASTER PLAN

Following a report provided by Mr. Mendoza , Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to accept the 2025 Sewer Master Plan prepared by Psomas as complete.

MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
NOES: Councilmember Valencia
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PUBLIC COMMENT

Addressing City Council were Ron Luna, Jack Cornejo, and Cynthia Clemente.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

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THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
ATTEST:

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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez Persi, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 16, 2026 - AUGUST 29, 2026 Background:

The City’s cost of gross wages for the payroll period of August 16, 2026 – August 29, 2026, totals $1,375,948.46.

Fiscal Impact:

Cost is included in Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,375,948.46; the payroll register with check numbers 38915 – 38926 and the voucher numbers 363593 – 364123 in the total net amount of $1,031,080.76.

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City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager
Michael Johnson, IT Manager
Amber Bulosan, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY

BADGE READERS AT CITYWIDE FACILITIES
Background:

In May 2026, City Council approved an agreement with ASSI Security (“ASSI”) for services related to the installation of security badge readers at Citywide facilities to increase access control and safety for residents, visitors, and staff. Since its implementation, staff and ASSI have coordinated and successfully completed the first phase of this project. A total of 24 doors at City Hall now require security card access to enter restricted areas within the building. These restricted areas of access are specific to each person assigned an employee badge. Also included at City Hall was the installation of a video intercom system and a master station at the front reception with door release, which was executed via the First Amendment.

The next phase of this project will be the installation of badge readers at the Transportation Center and Public Services Department. After a walkthrough of the facility, staff determined that there are 14 doors that require installation of security badge readers. Also included in the scope of work for this Second Amendment is the installation of card readers on City owned property, specifically a freight elevator and the purchase of HID Mobile Credentials, which will allow vendors authorized access to City facilities through Bluetooth. This will allow staff to grant and disable any access to facilities without needing to issue physical key cards.

Access control of all City facilities continues to remain a priority for City staff. Security badge readers secure entry and exit points, by allowing all authorized and unauthorized access to be monitored through logs. ASSI continues to demonstrate technical expertise in the installation of security badge readers while also understanding the City’s operational needs and requirements.

City Council September 15, 2026
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Fiscal Impact:

The anticipated fiscal impact of the proposed work for this Second Amendment is $73,460.

Funding for this project has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 operational budget.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action with further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with ASSI Security to provide services related to increased access control at Citywide facilities in an amount not to exceed $73,460; and authorize the City Manager to execute the 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.

Attachments:

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City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Isiah Corona, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7945 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

FOR STREET REHABILITATION ON EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN PIONEER

BOULEVARD AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, FRONT STREET BETWEEN

PIONEER BOULEVARD AND SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, AND FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND GRIDLEY ROAD / RESOLUTION NO. 26-58, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-36
Background:

On August 21, 2026, staff solicited for construction bids for Street Rehabilitation on Excelsior Drive Between Pioneer Boulevard and Bloomfield Avenue, Front Street Between Pioneer Boulevard and San Antonio Drive, and Foster Road Between Studebaker Road and Gridley Road – Project No. 7945 (“Project”). The scope of work includes pavement resurfacing, localized pavement reconstruction, concrete repairs such as cross gutters, spandrels, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and reconstruction of Americans with Disabilities Act (”ADA”) compliant curb ramps, installation of traffic signs, striping, and pavement markings.

On September 4, 2026, the City received six bids, which were publicly opened. Bid results were as follows:

Rank Contractor Bid Amount Responsive
1 Onyx Paving Company, Inc. $ 2,142,000 Yes
2 RJ Noble Company $ 2,286,280 Yes
3 Sequel Contractors, Inc. $ 2,445,365 Yes
4 Hardy & Harper, Inc. $ 2,602,425 Yes
5 Toro Enterprises, Inc. $ 2,813,432 Yes
6 Van Engineering, Inc. $ 3,516,870 Yes

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Staff conducted a comprehensive bid evaluation, including verification of the contractor’s California State License Board License, Department of Industrial Relations registration, State and Federal debarment status, and reference checks. Based on the findings of the bid evaluation, staff recommend awarding a construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Onyx Paving Company, Inc.

Following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, construction is anticipated to begin mid-September 2026, with project completion expected by February 2027.

Environmental Analysis: City Council hereby finds that the proposed project is categorically exempted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project is categorically exempted from CEQA as Class 1 Existing Facilities.

Fiscal Impact:

The following is an estimated cost breakdown of the total project costs:

Construction Cost: $ 2,142,000
Construction Contingency (25%): $ 535,500
Construction Management and Inspection (CM&I)
Services (On-Call Contract with Transtech Engineers): $ 249,196 CM&I Services Contingency (15%): $ 37,380
Design Support Services (On-Call Contract with
Willdan Engineering): $ 97,150
Design Support Services Contingency (10%) $ 9,715 Subtotal: $ 3,070,941
Administration (3%): $ 92,128
Total Estimated Cost: $ 3,163,069
Available project funding from Street Renovation funds is $2,000,000. Resolution No. 26-58 includes an appropriation in the amount of $1,164,000 unencumbered Street Renovation funds to support the above services.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1 – Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.

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Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26-58, 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. 7945 – STREET

REHABILITATION ON EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND

BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, FRONT STREET BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND

SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, AND FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $1,164,000; and
b. award a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,142,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $535,500 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.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-58
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-58

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.
7945 – STREET REHABILITATION ON EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN

PIONEER BOULEVARD AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, FRONT STREET

BETWEEN PIONEER BOULEVARD AND SAN ANTONIO DRIVE, AND

FOSTER ROAD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND GRIDLEY ROAD
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is a need to award the contract to proceed with construction services for Project No. 7945; and WHEREAS, fee for the construction services is estimated at $3,163,069; and WHEREAS, the available project funding is $2,000,000 leaving a shortage; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appropriate an additional $1,164,000 from available Street Renovation funds for Project No. 7945.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:

Account Number Increase Decrease
Fund Balance: 748-0480 $1,164,000
Expenditures: 748-70-7945-2080 $1,164,000
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of September 2026.

JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:

With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.

There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (2), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (5), International Friendship (1), and Public Safety (2). The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age.

Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Any Councilmember may nominate an individual who falls into one of the two categories:

Business/Community College Representative and at-large Community Representative.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.

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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/15/2026
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AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage (2)
International
Friendship
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Public Safety
Youth (2)
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.

Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Vernola-Salas, Lisa Art in Public Places Committee Planning Appointee 6/10/26-12/12/28 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee -12/31/26 Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Vanessa Art in Public Places Committee Rios 8/19/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee Ayala 4/1/25-12/31/26 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Struzinsky, Martha Art in Public Places Committee Ramirez 9/1/26-12/31/26 Vacant Community Promotion Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Garcia, Steve Community Promotion Commission Ayala 3/18/25-12/31/26 Lopez, Natalie Community Promotion Commission Perez 8/5/25-12/31/26 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Ayala, Karen Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 8/18/26-12/31/26 Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 9/16/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Mendoza, Priscilla Historical Heritage Commission Rios 6/16/26-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Historical Heritage Commission Ayala 3/17/26-12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Gomez, Guadalupe International Friendship Commission Rios 10/7/25-12/31/26 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 8/4/26-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 8/18/26-12/31/26 Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/15/2026
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Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Moreno, Esther Public Safety Commission Perez 6/2/26-12/31/26 Peña, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 3/3/26-12/31/26 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Public Safety Commission Ayala 8/18/26-12/31/26 Phyllis, Barth Senior Citizens Commission Perez 4/7/26-12/31/26 Brizuela, Elmer Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 11/4/25-12/31/26 Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 3/4/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Senior Citizens Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Casillas, Millie Social Services Commission Ramirez 3/3/26-12/31/26 Cerezo, Angeles Honorato Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Social Services Commission Valencia 4/15/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Obi, Brandon Youth Commission Rios 3/18/25-12/31/26
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City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
Sonia Batres, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 - RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
Background:

In March 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-15, which amended Resolution No. 20- 61: the Advisory Body Procedure resolution to re-establish the Norwalk Youth Commission. Past criteria for participation included 1) Students within 13-18 years of age; 2) Students living in Norwalk who are currently in high school or recently graduated from various grade levels and schools; 3) Selection of up to 15 members, with each Councilmember appointing 3 representatives each; and 4) Each members would have two year terms.

While the Youth Commission was active, staff faced ongoing challenges such as Commissioner absences, low retention, and lack of participation. Commissioners were regularly removed from the Commission due to missed meetings, while others left before completing their full terms. Additionally, some commissioners demonstrated limited engagement or involvement as a result of conflicting extracurricular commitments. Due to these challenges, staff recommended the Youth Commission be restructured as a Youth Advisory Board.

On August 4, 2026, the Recreation and Park Services Department (RPSD) proposed the Norwalk Youth Advisory Board. The board will provide guidance and recommendations to the Norwalk City Council and the Recreation and Park Services Department in the following areas:

1. Teen Alliance Program (T.A.P.)

2. Youth leadership

3. Teen Center operations and programs

4. Youth & Government education & engagement

5. City events and programs related to youth development

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The new advisory board format would consist of the following:

1. Ten members

2. Members must be between the ages of 13 and 18

3. Members must be a resident of the City of Norwalk

4. Members must attend a middle school or high school in a public school district, private institution, or home school that serves Norwalk residents.

5. Members will serve a two-year term from January 1 - December 31 (aligning with all other City Advisory Bodies)

6. It is preferred (not required) that members complete 50 hours of volunteer service in T.A.P.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following would be required to participate as a Youth Advisory Board Member:

1. Complete the online application (If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the parental consent form)

2. Provide two letters of recommendation (one personal/one professional)

3. If selected, participate in an in-person interview with RPSD staff.

4. The list of qualifying candidates (up to 20) will be shared with City Council members to make final selections. Each Councilmember will select two candidates for representation on the Youth Advisory Board.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND TIMELINE

1. September 21 - October 20 | Marketing Period

2. October 1 - 20 | Application Period

3. October 21 - 31 | Application Review

4. November 2 - 6 | Applicant interviews

5. November 9 - 13 | Qualified List reviewed by City Council

6. December 15 | Appointments by City Council

7. January 4 - 22, 2027 | Onboarding process

8. January 27, 2027 | 1st Meeting of Youth Advisory Board

9. January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2029 | Two-Year Advisory Body Term

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
To assist with retention and participation, new attendance guidelines would be as follows:

1. Up to two excused absences:
a. Sickness (with doctor’s note)
b. Medical/Dental Appointment (with doctor’s note)
c. Family Emergency (with parental note)
d. Sport Game/Tournament (with parental or school note)

2. Up to two unexcused absences. Participants will be removed from the board if they have more than two unexcused absences. Exceptions will be made for extended illness with doctor’s note.

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3. Meeting quorum is unchanged at a majority of those appointed to any Advisory Body.

Excused and unexcused absences will be accounted for annually during the two-year term.

Furthermore, the proposed transition from a Youth Commission to a Youth Advisory Board will strengthen youth engagement by providing meaningful input and direction on City programs, services, and initiatives while offering greater flexibility in participation. Less restrictive guidelines will help accommodate teens’ academic and extracurricular commitments, supporting sustained engagement and longer-term retention. The Youth Advisory Board would also provide valuable leadership opportunities and empower Norwalk youth to help advance initiatives that reflect their needs and interests.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 2: Cultivate Civic Engagement and Participation.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21-15, TO RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-57
RESOLUTION NO. 26-57

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 21-15, TO RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City Council has created and established advisory bodies to serve as advisors to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires all City advisory bodies to be governed by uniform procedures for the conduct of their business and meetings; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 21-15 was adopted in 2021 amending the procedures for the Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department recommends restructuring the current Youth Commission as a Youth Advisory Body to strengthen youth engagement as described at the City Council meeting August 4, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.Resolution No. 21-15 is hereby repealed.

Section 2. Resolution No. 20-61, Section 15 is amended as follows:
“Section 15. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
a. The Youth Advisory Board provides a platform for youth to develop leadership skills, engage in civic and community affairs, and help shape programs and opportunities that serve local teens. Its core areas of focus include the Teen Alliance Program (T.A.P.), Teen Center operations and programming, Youth & Government education and engagement, and participation in City events and programs that support youth development.
b. The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of 10 members, with each Councilmember appointing two representatives, following interviews by the Recreation and Parks Department staff.
c. Commissioners must be between the ages of 13-18 years old. d. The goals of the Board are to:

1. Support the Teen Alliance Program (T.A.P.) by promoting youth engagement and development.

2. Develop youth leadership through opportunities that promote civic awareness and community involvement.

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3. Advise on Teen Center operations and programs to ensure they reflect the interests and needs of local youth.

4. Promote Youth & Government education and engagement by encouraging participation in civic and governmental affairs.

5. Engage youth in City events and programs that promote youth development and community involvement.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following would be required to participate as a Youth Advisory Board Member:

1. Complete the online application (If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the parental consent form)

2. Provide two letters of recommendation (one personal/one professional)

3. If selected, participate in an in-person interview with RPSD staff.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
To assist with retention and participation, new attendance guidelines would be as follows:

2. Up to two unexcused absences. Participants will be removed from the board if they have more than two unexcused absences. Exceptions will be made for extended illness with doctor’s note.

3. Meeting quorum is unchanged at a majority of those appointed to any Advisory Body.

Excused and unexcused absences will be accounted for annually during the two- year term.”
Section 3.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 15th day of September 2026.

JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
September 15, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Deputy City Manager
Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Sandra Duran, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7859 - RESOLUTION NO. 26-56 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROJECT FUNDS AND

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE Background:

In December 2024, an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Initial Escrow Instruction was entered into by the City and State of California (“State”) through its Department of General Services for the former California Youth Authority. The site is comprised of approximately 32 acres together with improvements of approximately 35-40 structures and ancillary improvements located at 13200 Bloomfield Avenue (“Property”). Escrow closed on July 28, 2025, for the surplus Property pursuant to the provisions of California Assembly Bill No. 518, Chapter 43, Statutes of 2020. The project will create a Transit Oriented Development within the City’s Economic Development Node No. 6.

On November 7, 2023, City Council approved agreements with 27 firms to provide on-call Community Development Consultant and Additional Services (Services). As part of the approvals, Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) was awarded a contract to continue providing on-call Community Development Consultant and Additional Service to the City. MBI worked on the environmental analysis to ensure that the entire California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process was conducted in a comprehensive manner and concurrently with the entitlements for the Norwalk Transit Village (Project). MBI has submitted a proposal for CEQA consulting services associated with subsequent approvals for the Project. The scope of work is to prepare an Addendum for the 2024 Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the purpose of CEQA compliance. MBI will prepare the technical studies: transportation (including updated trip generation calculations and Vehicle Miles Traveled screening assessment), air quality,

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greenhouse gas emissions, energy, and noise studies, as well as an update to the Water Demand Calculations and an optional task for an update to the Water Supply Assessment. The MBI work for the Addendum is not-to-exceed $85,000 and is within the current $200,000 contract compensation amount.

CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) was also awarded a contract in November 2023 to provide on-call Community Development Consultant and Additional Services with compensation not-to-exceed $150,000 annually. CSG’s Amendment No. 1 was approved in May 2026 to increase the compensation to not-to-exceed $606,400 and extend the term related to the Project Management Services for the Norwalk Transit Village and Building Inspection Services for The Walk. CSG is assigned to assist with Project Management Services for the Project. CSG’s staff helped with site design, community outreach activities, entitlement processing and public hearings for the Project. The current services include continued efforts to remediate the site and complete the land transfer process. Amendment No. 2 is for continued Project Management Servies and the work related to the Specific Plan Amendment consisting of the following tasks not to exceed $110,000:
• Task 1 – Continued Project Management
• Task 2 – Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan Amendment • Task 3 – Specific Plan Review, Public Hearings and Adoption Furthermore, the contracts with MBI and CSG have provided staff augmentation services for the Building and Planning Divisions. The continued need for on-call professional services are necessary in order to maintain service levels during staff changes, provide expedited entitlement processing for priority projects, and maintain service levels during temporary increase in activity.

Additional funds are also needed to continue work with the Department of Toxic Substances Control for the remediation activities and the land transfer process. The next phase of the Project is the demolition and remediation work.

Fiscal Impact:

Additional funding for the Project will come from the former Redevelopment Non-Housing bond proceeds in the amount of $195,000.

Funding for the Project expenses related to remediation activities shall be reimbursed to the City from State funds currently held in Escrow for such purposes.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended actions will further the City’s 2023 Strategic Plan, Goal 3, to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommend City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 26-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD $195,000 FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NON-

HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 7859, NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE; and
b. approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with CSG Consultants to provide work for continued Project Management and the Specific Plan Amendment services for the Norwalk Transit Village, in an amount not to exceed $110,000 in addition to the $606,400 for ongoing Project Management Services and The Walk Inspection Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 and any additional 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.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-56
RESOLUTION NO. 26-56

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER $195,000 FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

NON-HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 7859, NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Budget includes Project No. 7859, to be funded with available Low and Moderate Income Asset and Former Redevelopment Agency Non-Housing Bond Proceeds funds leaving a $195,000 shortage; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2025, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-1754, to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 2025, the City purchased the property from the State of California acting by and through the Department of General Services; and WHEREAS, the cost for On-Call Community Development Consultant and Additional Services is estimated to be $195,000; and
WHEREAS, there are ongoing services for the project and untapped revenue streams that the City wishes to use and continue funding in relation to specialized services; and

WHEREAS, unallocated bond proceeds for Former Redevelopment Agency Non- Housing funds are available; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to appropriate an additional $195,000 of Former Redevelopment Agency Non-Housing funds for specialized services, associated with redevelopment project in City’s Economic Development Node No. 6.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:

Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures: 435-70-7859-2080 $195,000
Fund Balance: 435-0480 $195,000
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.

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APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of September 2026.

JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK

Norwalk City CouncilSeptember 15, 2026

Norwalk City Council
September 15, 2026