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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez.
Councilmember Ramirez arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Camille Moreno, Assistant 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 – 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.
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2 RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:15 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez responding to roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Camille Moreno, Assistant City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Protestant Chaplain Brown, Metropolitan State Hospital; followed by the flag salute, led by Allison Alexis Rodas, Moffit Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Perez welcomed everyone to the meeting; thanked the California Contract Cities for hosting a teleconference with Los Angeles County first responders to assist local cities with El Niño storm preparations; reported on her attendance at the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer, the Southeast Academy 9/11 Ceremony, the Norwalk High School Civic Learning Award Ceremony, where Norwalk High School placed 1st in the state, receiving the award from California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero; announced that the Taste and State of the City event will take place on October 16, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex; and the annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Norwalk Sports Complex, November 11; she requested Levy Sun, Communications Director, post and share flyers for both events; and indicated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Karla Butler, former Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Board Member. Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Norwalk High School Civic Learning Award Ceremony, the Ribbon Cutting for Shanti Glow Yoga, the Gateway Cities 2026 Conference & Retreat; and announced that the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority is hosting a pet adoption special this month. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Norwalk Lions Club 80th Anniversary; held a meeting with a City of Whittier Councilmember to discuss various topics; wished everyone a happy Central American Independence Day and a happy Mexican Independence Day; and invited all to attend the Quarter Mania event on October 10, at Saint Francis Episcopal Church. Councilmember Ayala thanked Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety, and Noe Garcia, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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3 Lieutenant, for a successful Active Shooter Training, and thanked Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services, for the building improvements at the Norwalk Senior Center.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed September 21 through 25, 2026 as National Gear Up Week in the City of Norwalk.
City Council proclaimed September as Hispanic Heritage month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Providing a brief report on the upcoming compost event was Iso Nakasato, Director of Government Affairs at Athens Disposal Services; providing a brief report on city wide preparedness for El Niño was Albert Mendoza, Director of Public Services/City Engineer.
Videos were shared highlighting the School Emergency Preparedness exercise and 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. Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez*
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of September 1, 2026. 825-04 PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 16, 2026 – AUGUST 29, 2026 City Council approved gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,375,948.46; the payroll register with Check Nos. 38915 – 38926 and the Voucher Nos. 363593 – 364123 in the total net amount of $1,031,080.76. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
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4 City Council approved the warrant register period August 25, 2026 through September 7, 2026, in the total amount of $4,631,581.72. 640
*Mayor Perez abstained from taking action on Warrant Nos. 213 and 240.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR INSTALLATION OF SECURITY BADGE
READERS AT CITYWIDE FACILITIES
City Council approved 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 authorized 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. 920 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
City Council:
a. adopted 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. awarded 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 authorized 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. 1005-04-7945
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments made. 200
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5 PUBLIC HEARING
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. ITEM TABLED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-57 - RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A YOUTH
ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURES
Following a brief report provided by Sonia Batres, Recreation and Park Services Superintendent, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to 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. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 285
REPORTS
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
Alexander Hamilton, Deputy City Manager, provided a report, Mayor Perez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
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 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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6 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 authorized 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 1005-04-7859/610
PUBLIC COMMENT
Addressing City Council in person were Jack Cornejo, Antoinette Moreno, and Sharon Garate. Addressing City Council via teleconference was Andy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m., in memory of Karla Butler.
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CAMILLE MORENO, CMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR