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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
MARCH 25, 2026
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL
Ritchie Cajulis, Mayor
Dr. Allen Wu, Mayor Pro Tem
Linda Freedman, Council Member
Kaylee May Law, Council Member
Nancy Tragarz, Council Member
Tom Weiner, City Manager
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cajulis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: M/Cajulis
ROLL CALL: M/Cajulis, MPT/Wu, C/Freedman, C/Law, C/Tragarz INVOCATION – NON-DENOMINATIONAL:
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:
• Introduction of Walnut Sheriff Station Operations Lieutenant Pete Gomez • Recognition of 100 year old resident: Carmen Vogel
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 February 25, 2026 City Council/WHA Meeting
2. Approval of the March 11, 2026 City Council Meeting
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCES: None scheduled.
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. 26-16 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget – City-Wide Sign Replacement Program Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-16 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget for the City-Wide Sign Replacement Program.
4. Resolution No. 26-17 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,543,438.64, Demand No. 201345 Through No. 201411, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-17.
5. Resolution No. 26-18 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, California, Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records Pursuant to Resolution No. 01-18
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-18.
6. Ordinance No. 26-04 - Regulating Electric Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Motorized Scooters
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt, Ordinance No. 26-04, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Adding Section 3.32.145 to Chapter 3.32 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Walnut Municipal Code Regulating Electric Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Motorized Scooters.”
7. Ordinance No. 26-05 – 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 to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
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Recommendation: That the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-05, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, 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 Dwelling Units and Determining the Ordinance to be Exempt from CEQA” .
8. Ordinance No. 26-06 – 2025 Citywide Speed Survey Establishing Speed Limits on Certain Streets in the City of Walnut
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 26-06 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut, Amending Walnut Municipal Code Section 3.32.030 of Chapter 3.32 of Title III Thereof, Revising the Speed Limit on Certain Streets.”
9. Annual Report – The General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2025
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file this report; and
2. Direct Staff to transmit a copy of the Annual Progress Report 2025 (Report) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
10. Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Recommendation: That the City Council declare certain City property as surplus and authorize staff to dispose of the surplus items.
11. Notice of Decision – March 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the “Notice of Decision” by the Planning Commission at its March 18, 2026 Meeting, for the following Item(s)/Project(s):
a. Site Plan Case & Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2025-120; b. Housing Element – 2025 Annual Progress Report (APR).
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
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 Cajulis
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:
12. Resolution No. 26-03 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $42,780.67 Demand No. 100516 through No. 100517, Both Inclusive, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 26-03 WHA.
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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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, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.