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CALL TO ORDER: MPT/Cajulis called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Wu led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MPT/Cajulis, C/Law, C/Tragarz, C/Wu ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: M/Freedman (excused)
Also present: City Manager Weiner; Acting City Attorney Mann; Community Development Director Vasquez, Public Works Director Barcelo; Community Services Director Bumia; Finance Director Merkel; Deputy Director of Community Development Guerra; Senior Management Analyst Munoz; Community Relations Officer Maio; Senior Management Analyst Markel; Admin Services Specialist Cortez and City Clerk De Dios.
INVOCATION– NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Pastor Rian Emano from Vinyard of Hope Church, Walnut led the invocation
PRESENTATIONS:
• Pets of the Month – Daniel - 10-Month-Old Male Dachshund & Chihuahua Mix Brooklyn - 5-Month-Old Female Domestic Shorthair Cat
City Staff presented a video on the Pets of the Month, Daniel and Brooklyn. • Mt. SAC Men's Baseball Team – 2025 3C2A Baseball State Championship Council presented certificates of recognition to the players and coaches of the Mt. SAC Men’s Baseball Team.
• Certificate of Recognition for Southern California Edison Representative, Marissa Castro for her years of service to the community
Council presented a certificate of recognition to Marissa Castro and thanked her for her service.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Muoy Li, Library Manager, reported that the bookmark contest is open from September 2 to October 18, 2025.
William Harrison thanked City Staff for their hard work, spoke regarding code violations and enforcement, and spoke regarding the school districts.
Kevin McArdle, Anna McArdle, and Robert Ozaki stated their opposition to a dog park in the City of Walnut.
Randy Smith stated his support for a dog park in the City of Walnut.
MINUTES: None scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCE:
1. Ordinance No. 25-01: Amendment to Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) Section
3.48.300 related to the prohibition of smoking in designated areas Recommendation: That the City Council introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 25-01, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, Amending Title III, Section 3.48.300 (No smoking in designated areas), of the Walnut Municipal Code (WMC)” related to prohibiting smoking in certain areas.
MPT/Cajulis opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm.
DDCD/Guerra provided a brief staff report on the item.
MPT/Cajulis opened public comment.
Belinda, Rosemary, Antonio, and Anahy spoke in support of the ordinance.
William Harrison spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
There being no further input, MPT/Cajulis closed the public hearing at 7:52 pm.
MOTION ON ITEM 1
C/Law made a motion to approve Item 1; seconded by C/Wu. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman
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2. Public Nuisance Abatement: Declaration of Public Nuisance for a Substandard Property located at 20300 Carrey Road (APN: 8720-024-034) 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. Adopt Resolution No. 25-43 and declare the following Property as a Public Nuisance: 20300 Carrey Road (APN: 8720-024-034).
MPT/Cajulis opened the public hearing at 7:53 pm.
CDD/Vasquez provided a brief staff report on the item.
MPT/Cajulis opened public comment.
Jason Allison, representative of the property owner, spoke regarding the property.
The property owner spoke regarding the property.
Discussion ensued regarding the subject property.
There being no further input, MPT/Cajulis closed the public hearing at 8:29 pm.
MOTION ON ITEM 2
C/Law made a motion to continue the item to the September 24, 2025 City Council meeting; seconded by C/Tragarz. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman
C/Law requested a five-minute recess. The meeting resumed at 8:30pm.
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Resolution No. 25-44 – A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $465,968.68 Demand No. 200261 through No. 200277, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-44.
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4. Resolution No. 25-45 – A Resolution of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $815,974.31 Demand No. 200278 through No. 200333, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-45.
5. Resolution No. 25-46 – Salary Schedule for Seasonal Part-Time Staff Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-46, amending the City of Walnut Salary Schedule for Seasonal Part-Time (SPT) positions.
6. Resolution No. 25-47 – Sewer System Management Plan Recertification Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-47, approving the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for the City of Walnut.
7. Treasury & Investment Report – 4th Quarter FY 2024/2025 Recommendation: Receive and File.
8. Re-Appropriation of Unexpended Funds for Capital Improvement Plan Projects from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Re-Appropriate $1,038,530 from ARPA Fund Reserves (08) to the HVAC: Citywide Replacement Project (08-2007-6227);
2. Re-Appropriate $240,000 from Park In-Lieu Fund Reserves (06) to the Walnut Ranch Park Improvement Project (06-2015-6227);
3. Re-Appropriate $167,770 from Park In-Lieu Fund Reserves (06) and $343,460 from ARPA Fund Reserves (08) to the Snow Creek Park Improvement Project for Phase One (06-2013-6227 and 08-2013-6227);
4. Re-Appropriate $38,000 from Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Fund Reserves (03) and $318,400 from METRO Measure R Fund Reserves (16) to the Slurry Seal Area 5 Project (03-2001-6227 and 16-2001-6227); and
5. Re-Appropriate $64,280 from ARPA Fund Reserves (08) and $43,050 from Park In-Lieu Fund Reserves (06) to the Sports Field LED Lighting Retrofit Project (08-2020-6227 and 06-2020-6227).
9. Agreement for Vendor Services with Eagle Pump Services, Inc. for Pump Station Replacement at Walnut Ranch Park
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement for Vendor Services with Eagle Pump Services, Inc. in the amount of $39,596.11 for the purchase and installation of a new packaged pumping system at Walnut Ranch Park;
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2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contract on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Eagle Pump Services, Inc. in the amount of $39,596.11
MOTION ON ITEMS 3-9
C/Tragarz made a motion to approve Items 3-9; seconded by C/Law. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
C/Tragarz stated that she attended the Contract Cities August Board Meeting hosted by the Sheriff’s Department on August 20, 2025 as well as the City’s Bagels with a Badge event on August 26, 2025.
C/Law stated that she attended a helicopter water demo on August 14, 2025 as well as a California JPIA conference and training. She further stated that she attended a SGV Chamber networking event and the Contract Cities August Board Meeting on August 20, 2025 and the Bagels with a Badge event on August 26, 2025.
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
C/Wu stated that on August 16, 2025 he attended a City Blessing Church event, as well as an auction and gallery event.
C/Law and MPT/Cajulis stated that they also attended the City Blessing Church event on August 16, 2025.
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO THE WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
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CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Cajulis called the meeting to order at 8:36 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY:
There being no one present wishing to speak, it was unanimously moved by the Authority to close oral communications; motion carried.
AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR:
10. Resolution No. 25-08 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $20,685.94 Demand No. 100502 Through No. 100502, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 25-08 WHA.
11. Resolution No. 25-09 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $119,249.28 Demand No. 100503 Through No. 100503, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 25-08 WHA MOTION ON ITEMS 10-11
AM/Tragarz made a motion to approve Items 10-11; second by AM/Wu. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Law, Tragarz, Wu
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Freedman
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY ADJOURNS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the regular meeting at 8:38 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of September 2025.
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Linda Freedman, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa De Dios, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Jackie Cortez, Administrative Services Specialist