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A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL AND
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789
MAY 28, 2025
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL
Linda Freedman, Mayor
Ritchie Cajulis, Mayor Pro Tem
Kaylee May Law, Council Member
Nancy Tragarz, Council Member
Dr. Allen Wu, Council Member
Tom Weiner, City Manager
David Mann, Acting City Attorney
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Freedman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MPT/Cajulis
ROLL CALL: M/Freedman, MPT/Cajulis, C/Law, C/Tragarz, C/Wu INVOCATION:
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize, advance, or disparage any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular belief or form of invocation.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Pet of the Month – Marlon: 8-month old Poodle mix
• Public Safety Update – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Captain Tousey ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
Under Government Code Section 54954.3, any person wishing to address any item or issue not on the agenda or any item on the Consent Calendar may do so under Oral Communications.
There will also be an opportunity to speak on Discussion or Public Hearing items when the items are scheduled for consideration.
The Council may listen but may not act on items that are not already on the agenda.
Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes and to present them in a constructive manner. The Council, City staff, and other citizens present have the right to be treated with respect, courtesy and openness. In return, the members of the Council and Staff commit to conduct themselves at all times with civility and courtesy.
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the April 30, 2025 Study Session meeting
2. Approval of the May 14, 2025 Study Session meeting
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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3. Approval of the May 14, 2025 City Council meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCE:
4. Clean Air Ordinance No. 25-01: Request for Continuance Recommendation: That the City Council continue the Ordinance to an upcoming regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
5. Ordinance No. 25-02 – Recreation Vehicle(s) Parking
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-02, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, amending Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) Title 3 (Public Health, Safety, and Welfare), by adding Chapter 3.38 (Recreational Vehicle Parking) Restricting Recreational Vehicle Parking on Public Streets” and agendize for adoption at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 11, 2025.
6. Ordinance No. 25-03 – Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Introduce, by title only, and waiver further reading of Ordinance No. 25-03, adopting the City of Walnut’s Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to designate Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04.050(A) – (Designation and Amendments for Fire Zone) of the Walnut Municipal (WMC) in order to update the Fire Hazard Severity Zones regulations as required by California State Law.
7. Resolution No. 25-19 - Establishment of Walnut’s Master Fee Schedule Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-19, approving the Walnut Master Fee Schedule for the Administrative Services, Development Services, Community Services, Finance, and Public Works Departments; and
2. Authorize Staff to implement the updated fees effective July 1, 2025, as outlined in the attached schedule (Attachment 2).
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar items listed below are considered and acted upon under one motion unless an individual item or items are removed by a Councilmember for further consideration or explanation.
There will be no dialogue/debate unless a Council Member requests otherwise on the following matters:
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8. Resolution No. 25-20 - A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,179,985.44 Demand No. 170217 through No. 170282, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-20.
9. Resolution No. 25-21 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, California, Adopting a Policy for the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Policy
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-21 Adopting a Policy for the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
10. Award of Contract to Administrative Services Cooperative Inc., to provide services for the Walnut Way Dial-A-Cab Program
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc., to provide services for the Walnut Way Dial-A-Cab program;
2. Approve said Agreement for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2026, which may be renewed annually upon expiration, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total of two (2), one (1) year extensions;
3. Reject all other proposals;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer said Agreement in substantially the form attached, and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; and
5. Direct Staff to issue a Purchase Order to Administrative Cooperative Services, Inc., utilizing funds budgeted under Proposition A (23-5410) as prescribed in the 2025-2026 Annual Budget, for the duration of said Agreement.
11. Agreement for Vendor Services with TRL Systems for Replacement of the Senior Center Fire System
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement for Vendor Services with TRL Systems in the amount of $78,810.00 for the replacement of the fire alarm system at the Walnut Senior Center;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney;
3. Authorize staff to issue change orders not to exceed 10% of the contract award amount ($7,881) to TRL Systems; and
4. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to TRL Systems in the amount of $78,810.00
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12. Authorize Walnut Valley Pony Baseball (WVPB) to Host a Third Tournament for Spring Season – Shetland Region 5 Tournament June 19 through June 24 at Creekside Park
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize WVPB to host the Shetland Region 5 Tournament on June 19-24, 2025, at Creekside Park as a third tournament for the season.
13. Notice of Decision – May 21, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the “Notice of Decision” by the Planning Commission at its May 21, 2025 Meeting for the following Item(s)/Project(s):
a) General Plan (GP) Conformity Determination;
b) Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 2025-01;
c) Residential Project at 20003 Valley Boulevard; and
d) Site Plan Case & Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2024-133 COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
14. Mt. San Antonio College – Pedestrian Bridge Sign and Alternatives Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the City of Walnut sign to be installed on Temple Avenue and provide staff with direction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS: No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda except upon a determination by four-fifths of the Council Members that an emergency exists.
COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
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CALL TO ORDER: Authority Chair Freedman
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Under Government Code Section 54954.3, any person wishing to address any item or issue not on the agenda or any item on the Consent Calendar may do so under Oral Communications.
There will also be an opportunity to speak on Discussion or Public Hearing items when the items are scheduled for consideration.
The Authority may listen but may not act on items that are not already on the agenda.
Speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes and to present them in a constructive manner. The Authority, City staff, and other citizens present have the right to be treated with respect, courtesy and openness. In return, the members of the Authority and Staff commit to conduct themselves at all times with civility and courtesy.
AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar items listed below are considered and acted upon under one motion unless an individual item or items are removed by an Authority Member for further consideration or explanation.
There will be no dialogue/debate unless an Authority Member requests otherwise on the following matters:
15. Resolution No. 25-05 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $18,916.28 Demand No. 100458 Through No. 100458, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 25-05 WHA.
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY LATE BUSINESS: No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda except upon a determination by four-fifths of the Authority Members that an emergency exists.
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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AUTHORITY ADJOURNS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.