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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
JUNE 25, 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:
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 – “Socks” - Male Pitbull
• Recognition of Wallace Chicken for their donation of sandwiches to the Graduating Class of 2025
• Rowland Unified School District Board of Education and Superintendent Alex Flores – Presentation to the City Council
• Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
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.
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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MINUTES:
1. Approval of the June 11, 2025 City Council meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCE:
2. Resolution No. 25-23 – Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2029-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing;
2. Hear the Staff Report;
3. Solicit input on this item;
4. Close the Public Hearing; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25-23, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2029-30”.
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. 25-24 - A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $867,179.91 Demand No. 170366 through No. 170436, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-24.
4. Resolution No. 25-25 - To Establish the 2025-26 Appropriation Limit Recommendation: That the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 25-25 establishing the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $37,931,956.
5. Approve Resolution No. 25-26: Walnut City Employee’s Association Classified & Permanent Part-time 2025 to 2027 Memorandum of Understanding; and Resolution No. 25-27 - Personnel Rules and Regulations June 25, 2025 - Agenda Page 5
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-26, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Classified and Permanent Part-Time Unit of the Walnut City Employee’s Association (WCEA) for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-27, amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations by changing sections related to the approved MOU with Classified and Permanent Part-Time Employees.
6. Resolution No. 25-28 – 2025 Walnut Dial-A-Cab (DAC) Program Modification(s)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Hear the staff report; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-28, approving modifications to the Walnut Dial-ACab program which includes implementing a flat $1 fare for all eligible rides, adjusting the service area boundaries and expanding the list of eligible facilities.
7. Resolution No. 25-31 - Summary Vacation of a Portion of Valley Boulevard Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-31, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut summarily vacating a portion of Valley Boulevard within the City of Walnut and as more particularly described in said Resolution.
8. Ordinance No. 25-04 – To Amend and replace 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 to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) Recommendation: That the City Council adopt, 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, 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 determining the Ordinance to be exempt from CEQA.”
9. Adoption of 2025 Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the attached 2025 Statement of Investment Policy.
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10. Treasury & Investment Report – 3rd Quarter FY 2024/2025 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report.
11. Citywide Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project – Final Acceptance Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the proper “Notice of Completion”.
12. FY 2023-24 Concrete Repair Project - Final Acceptance Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the FY 2023- 24 Concrete Repair Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the proper “Notice of Completion”.
13. FY 2023-24 Green Street Project - Final Acceptance
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Accept the work performed by S&H Civilworks for the FY 2023-24 Green Street Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the proper “Notice of Completion”.
14. Bingo Permit Application Submitted by the Walnut Senior Club Request for Facility Use and Fee Waiver
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the bingo permit application submitted by the Walnut Senior Club for the fiscal year 2025/26 ending June 30, 2026; approve use of the Walnut Senior Center facility, waive pertinent facility use fees, waive bingo permit application fee and monthly gross receipts fees; and accept a bi-monthly donation of $350.00.
15. Notice of Decision – June 18, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the “Notice of Decision” by the Planning Commission at its June 18, 2025 Meeting for the following Item(s)/Project(s):
a) Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 84425 and Site Plan Case and Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2025-041; and
b) Site Plan Case & Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2024-098.
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16. Commission Appointments to the Planning, Parks and Recreation, Senior Citizens, and Youth Advisory Commissions
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the nominees recommended by each City Council Member to the Planning, Parks and Recreation, Senior Citizens, and Youth Advisory Commissions:
Planning Commission
Mark Fernandez (M/Freedman); Fernando Perez (MPT/Cajulis); Heinrich Dy (C/Law); Stephen Sam (C/Tragarz); Eric Wang (C/Wu).
Parks & Recreation Commission
Jodi Lepp (M/Freedman); Alger Brion (MPT/Cajulis); Gloria Munguia (C/Law); Tom Pedersen (C/Tragarz); Dino Pollalis (C/Wu).
Senior Citizens Commission
Agnes Gonzalez (M/Freedman); Shiela Sobretodo (MPT/Cajulis); Mario Rodriguez (C/Law); Sharon Miller (C/Tragarz); John Wang (C/Wu).
Youth Advisory Commission
George Wang, Jia Shun Chen (M/Freedman); Joshua Choy, VACANCY (MPT/Cajulis); Anya Su, Lydia Chen (C/Law); Hanna Kaitlin Dy, Samuel Lepe (C/Tragarz); Chloe Chen, Addyson Wu (C/Wu).
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
17. Resolution No. 25-29 – Adoption of the 2025-26 Annual Budget and Resolution No. 25-30 Amending and Restating the 2025-26 Executive, Management, Classified and Part-time Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedules
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-29 approving the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Resolution No. 25-30 amending and restating 2025-26 Executive, Management, Classified, and Parttime Schedule of Authorized Positions and Salary Schedules.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
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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
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:
18. Resolution No. 25-06 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $58,309.09 Demand No. 100459 Through No. 100459, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 25-06 WHA.
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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19. Adoption of the 2025-26 Walnut Housing Authority (WHA) Budget Recommendation: That the Walnut Housing Authority Members adopt the Walnut Housing Authority (WHA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
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.
AUTHORITY ADJOURNS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.