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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Freedman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MPT/Cajulis led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: M/Freedman, MPT/Cajulis, C/Law, C/Tragarz, C/Wu ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Also present: City Manager Weiner; Acting City Attorney Mann; Community Development Director Vasquez, Public Works Director Barcelo, Finance Director Merkel Medina; Finance Manager Meza; Administrative Services/Human Resources Officer Ramos; Senior Management Analyst Markel, Community Relations Officer Maio; Admin Services Specialist Cortez and City Clerk De Dios.
INVOCATION – NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Pastor Tom Lay from City Blessing Church provided the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Recognition of Girls D-2 and Boys D-3 All-Star teams that made it to the Championship games of the SCMAF San Gabriel Valley Tournament Council presented certificates to the members of the Walnut Youth Basketball Division 2 Girls team and the Division 3 Boys All-Star team for having successful seasons. • Recognition of Acting Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Robertson for his service to the community
Council presented a certificate to Acting Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Robertson for his service to the community.
• OneLegacy – Donate Life Month Proclamation
Council presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2025 as Donate Life Month. Ms. Susan Lesniak, city ambassador for One Legacy, was present to receive the proclamation.
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
Patrick Lerdsuwanrut suggested the City allow credit and debit cards for payment methods.
Muoy Li, Library Manager reported that the Walnut Library is celebrating National Library month and encouraged residents to visit the Library’s website for more information.
William Harrison said the City Council and staff are doing a great job but would like more attention to the following issues: safety near Alamo Car Wash, speeding on La Puente road, and lack of sheriff deputy presence at Oswalt.
Kim Wetherby, Public Information Officer for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, Field Operations Center, shared information for those impacted by the fires.
There being no further person wishing to speak, the City Council closed oral communications.
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the March 12, 2025 Study Session meeting
2. Approval of the March 12, 2025 City Council meeting
MOTION ON ITEMS 1 & 2
C/Tragarz made a motion to approve Items 1 and 2; seconded by C/Law.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman, Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
3. Approval of the March 26, 2025 Council Meeting
MOTION ON ITEM 3
C/Law made a motion to approve Item 3; seconded by MPT/Cajulis. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman, Cajulis, Law, Tragarz
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wu
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCE: None scheduled.
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. Resolution No. 25-14 - A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,002,349.59 Demand No. 169969 through No. 170043, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-14.
5. Resolution No. 25-15 – Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-15 (Attachment 1): Approving the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Public Health Services Contract; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Public Health Services Contract on behalf of the City (Attachment 2).
6. Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN): Notification to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board regarding a PCN application at 20839 Valley Boulevard (APN: 8720-026-028)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the letter of PCN for the proposed business at 20839 Valley Boulevard.
7. Award of Bid – 2024-2025 Maintenance Area 5 Slurry Seal Project Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a Construction Contract for the 2024-2025 Maintenance Area 5 Slurry Seal Project to Pavement Coatings Co. in the amount of $710,984.00.
2. Approve the installation of two speed humps on Collegewood Drive between Bookman Avenue and Heidelberg Avenue and award additive alternate bid;
3. Reject all other bids;
4. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Pavement Coatings Co. in the amount of $710,984.00;
5. Authorize staff to issue change orders not to exceed 10% of the contract award amount ($71,098.40) to Pavement Coatings Co.; and
6. Approve a Purchase Order to RKA Consulting Group in the amount of $75,000.00.
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MOTION ON ITEMS 4-7
MPT/Cajulis made a motion to approve Items 4-7; seconded by C/Wu. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman, Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: - None scheduled.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency Councilmember Law attended the following meetings: Public Safety Legislative Committee Meeting; Foothill Transit Board Meeting; “Let’s Team Up” Event and the CAAW Easter Event.
Mayor Freedman stated that she attended the following events: Foothill Transit meeting; “Woman of the Year” where Cherie Lui of Puffect Bakery was appointed by Senator Archuleta. She announced that all current commission terms were set to expire on June 30, 2025 and that the City Clerk’s office is accepting applications by May 28th at 5 p.m.
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
Mayor Pro Tem Cajulis and Councilmember Wu expressed their appreciation to City Staff, Fire and Sheriff’s Department for all their hard work.
Councilmember Tragarz wished everyone a Happy Easter.
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Gov’t Code Section 54957.6)
City Negotiator: City Manager Tom Weiner
Employee organization: Walnut City Employees Association (WCEA) and Unrepresented Employees
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RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION:
The meeting was reconvened at 9:24 p.m. and there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the regular meeting at 9:25 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of April 2025.
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Linda Freedman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa De Dios, City Clerk