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A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789
JUNE 11, 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: C/Law
ROLL CALL: M/Freedman, MPT/Cajulis, C/Law, C/Tragarz, C/Wu INVOCATION:
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PRESENTATIONS:
• Introduction of Commander Walid Ashrafnia, East Patrol Division ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
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MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 28, 2025 Council Meeting
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCE:
2. Ordinance No. 25-04 (Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) 25-01): To amend and replace in its entirety, Title 6 (Planning and Zoning), Chapter 6.08 (Zoning Provisions in General), Section 6.08.210 (Accessory Housing) of the Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) relating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing;
2. Hear the Staff Report;
3. Solicit Public input on this item;
4. City Council Discussion;
5. Close the Public hearing; and
6. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-04, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, County of Los Angeles, California, Approval to amend in its entirety Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) Title 6 (Planning and Zoning), Chapter 6.08 (Zoning Provisions in General), Section 6.08.210 (Accessory Housing), relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units”, and agendize for adoption at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 25, 2025.
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:
3. Resolution No. 25-22 - A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,306,269.46 Demand No. 170283 through No. 170365, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-22.
4. Ordinance No. 25-02 – Recreation Vehicle(s) Parking
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt, 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.”
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5. Ordinance No. 25-03 – Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt 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.
6. Approval of Three-Year Contract Extension with West Coast Arborists for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve a three-year contract extension with West Coast Arborist (WCA) for tree trimming and tree maintenance services through June 30, 2028;
2. Approve the rate increases outlined in Attachment B for FY 2025-26, FY 2026-27, and FY 2027-28; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Maintenance Services in substantially the form attached in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
7. Approval of a Three-Year Contract Extension with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for landscape maintenance services in Lighting and Open Space Maintenance District (LOSMD) Zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 12, Parks, Medians and Civic Areas with a 3.5% Rate Increase Annually Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approval of a Three-Year Contract Extension with Nieves Landscape, Inc. (Nieves) for landscape maintenance services in Lighting and Open Space Maintenance District (LOSMD) Zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 12, as well as City Parks, Medians and Civic Areas with a 3.5% annual rate increase;
2. Authorize the City Manger to sign the contract Amendment on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
8. Approval of a Three-Year Contract Extension with Sparkling Cleaning Services for Citywide Janitorial Services with a 3.5% Rate Increase Annually Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve a three-year contract extension with Sparkling Cleaning Services for janitorial services in City facilities and park restrooms, with a 3.5% annual rate increase; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract Amendment on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
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9. Agreement for Vendor Services with GMS Elevator Services for a Full Hydraulic Modernization of City Hall Elevator
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Vendor Services Agreement with GMS Elevator Services in the amount of $99,985.00 for the full hydraulic elevator modernization at City Hall;
2. Appropriate $109,990.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund Reserves (Fund 25) to the project in FY 2024-25, allowing work to begin as soon as possible;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in substantially the form attached, and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney;
4. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to GMS Elevator Services in the amount of $99,985.00; and
5. Authorize staff to issue change orders not to exceed 10% of the Agreement amount ($9,998.50) to GMS Elevator Services for project contingencies.
10. Approval of Third Amendment to Facilities Joint Use Agreement Between the City of Walnut and Walnut Valley Unified School District Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Approve the Third Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Walnut and Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Third Amendment on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approve by the City Attorney.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
11. Crosswalk Enhancements at the Intersection of Lemon Avenue and Hunters Hills Drive
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction on one or more of the following options for the crosswalk at Lemon Avenue and Hunters Hill drive:
1. Install high visibility crosswalk markings.
2. Install R1-6 signs (glue-down paddles) in both directions.
3. Install pedestrian activated in-pavement flashing lights.
4. Install an overhead HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon).
5. Maintain the existing crosswalk with no changes.
6. Remove the existing crosswalk.
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12. Year in Review BBQ – Request for Appropriation of $20,000 Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Appropriate $20,000 from the General Fund to the Community Promotions Account (01-4800-6229) to support the planning and execution of a new special event – Year in Review BBQ,
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.
CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.