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CALL TO ORDER: MPT/Wu called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
MPT/Wu announced that in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953(b), the City’s agenda announced that Mayor Cajulis will be participating remotely at a noticed teleconference location at Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City – The Meeting Room, 600 Bair Island Road, Redwood City, CA 94063.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Freedman led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: M/Cajulis, MPT/Wu, C/Freedman, C/Law, C/Tragarz ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Also present: City Manager Weiner; City Attorney Leibold; Community Development Director Vasquez, Public Works Director Barcelo; Community Services Director Bumia; Finance Director Merkel; Deputy Director of Community Development Guerra; Senior Management Analyst Garcia; Assistant City Clerk Markel; Community Relations Officer Maio; Administrative Specialist Cortez; and City Clerk De Dios.
INVOCATION– NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Pastor Tom Lay from Walnut Blessings Church led the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Pet of the Month: Wallie – 5 Month-old Male German Shepherd City Staff presented a video on the Pet of the Month, Wallie. • Small Business Spotlight – Newen’s Beauty Salon
Staff presented a short video highlighting the business. Council presented a certificate of recognition to Newen’s Beauty Salon for their 25 years of service in the City. • 2026 Walnut Youth Basketball – Girls Division C Team (3rd & 4th Grade) SCMAF Championship
Council presented certificates to the team members and congratulated them on their Championship.
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• 2026 Walnut Youth Basketball – Girls Division B Team (5th & 6th Grade) SCMAF Championship
Council presented certificates to all the team members and congratulated them on their Championship win.
• Arbor Day Proclamation
Council presented a Proclamation recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Dino Pollalis and City Tree Arborist Specialist Kenny Martinez.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
LV Frazier, library manager at the Walnut Library, provided an update on upcoming activities and programming. She encouraged residents to go onto the library’s website for more information.
Brandon Macias stated his opposition to data centers and battery energy storage systems and asked the Council to pass a resolution condemning data centers.
William Harrison recognized the great work done by city staff.
Alyssa Gomez stated her opposition to data centers and asked Council to take action against data centers.
There being no other person wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Wu closed oral communications.
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the April 8, 2026 City Council Meeting
MOTION ON ITEM 1
C/Law made a motion to approve Item 1; second by C/Tragarz. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Wu, Freedman, Law, Tragarz NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCE:
2. Ordinance No. 26-07 Amending Walnut Municipal Code Section 3.48.130 relating to Park and Recreation Area Regulations
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Recommendation: That the City Council waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 26-07, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Walnut Amending Section 3.48.130 of the Walnut Municipal Code (WMC) relating to Park and Recreation Area Regulations.
MPT/Wu opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
SMA/Garcia provided a staff report for the item.
In response to an inquiry from M/Cajulis regarding updates, DPW/Barcelo stated that the item includes administrative updates for compliance and alignment with State laws.
MPT/Wu closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
MOTION ON ITEM 2
C/Law made a motion to approve Item 2; second by C/Tragarz. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Wu, Freedman, Law, Tragarz NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Resolution No. 26-20 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,011,296.60 Demand No. 201486 Through No. 201537, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-20.
4. Resolution No. 26-21 – Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-21, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.”
5. Resolution No. 26-22 – Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-22, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.”
6. Resolution No. 26-23 – Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements for the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-23, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.”
7. Resolution No. 26-24 - Adoption of the 2026 City of Walnut MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan - Base Plan Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-24, adopting the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – Base Plan, in substantial form as reviewed and submitted to Cal OES and FEMA.
8. Resolution No. 26-25 – Establishing Fines for Electrical Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Motorized Scooter Violations
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-25, establishing fines for violations related to electrical bicycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized scooters.
9. Award of Emergency Construction Contract for Flood Plain Trail Erosion Repair and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-26 Amending the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-26 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget to appropriate funds for the Flood Plain Trail Erosion Repair Project;
2. Authorize emergency repair work;
3. Award a construction contract to Hardy and Harper Inc. for the Flood Plain Trail Erosion Repair Project in the amount of $93,095.00;
4. Authorize staff to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the contract price ($9,309.50);
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5. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to Hardy and Harper Inc. for construction services; and
6. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to RKA Consulting Group for engineering, environmental coordination, and construction support services in accordance with the City’s existing Professional Services Agreement.
10. Notice of Decision – April 15, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the “Notice of Decision” by the Planning Commission at its April 15, 2026 Meeting, for the following Item(s)/Project(s):
a. Site Plan Case and Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2025-048: A request to construct a new single-family home approximately 4,134 square feet with a three (3)-car garage on Lot 2 at Pierre Road within the R1-15,000; One-Family Residential and Rural Overlay Zoning Districts (APN: 8709-015-067).
Site Plan Case and Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2025-049: A request to construct a new single-family home approximately 5,496 square feet with a four (4)-car garage on Lot 3 at Pierre Road within the R1-15,000; One-Family Residential and Rural Overlay Zoning Districts (APN: 8709-015-068).
Site Plan Case and Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2025-050: A request to construct a new single-family home approximately 5,511 square feet with a four (4)-car garage on Lot 4 at Fuerte Drive within the R-1-15,000; One-Family Residential and Rural Overlay Zoning Districts (APN: 8709-015-069).
b. Site Plan Case/Architectural Review (SPC/AR) 2026-015 (Tsui) – A request to legalize unpermitted construction related to interior and exterior improvements to the existing single-family residence (SFR) located at 707 Marylie Lane, Walnut, CA 91789, within the R.P.D.- 14,800-2.5 DU; Residential Planned Development Zoning Districts (APN: 8735-052-020)
MOTION ON ITEMS 3 - 10
C/Tragarz made a motion to approve Items 3 - 10; second by C/Freedman.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Wu, Freedman, Law, Tragarz NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
MPT/Wu stated that the Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Planning, Parks and Recreation, Senior, and Youth Advisory Commissions.
M/Cajulis stated that he attended the California Contract Cities Association Board of Directors Meeting on April 15, 2026. He further stated that on April 16, 2026 he attended the Sheriff’s Booster Club Recognition Dinner.
C/Freedman stated that she also attended the Board Meeting on April 15, 2026. She further thanked the Sheriff’s volunteers and shared that she attended a Sanitation District meeting, as well as a School Districts Committee meeting.
C/Law stated that she attended the CCCA Board of Directors meeting in April and the Sheriff’s Booster Club Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
MPT/Wu stated that he attended the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting as well as the Sheriff’s Booster Club Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
M/Cajulis stated that on April 18, 2026 he attended the 626 Annual Mt. SAC Race.
C/Law wished everyone a happy Earth Day.
C/Tragarz stated that she also attended the Sheriff’s Booster Club Appreciation Dinner. She further encouraged everyone to attend the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO THE WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
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CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Wu called the meeting to order at 7:57 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:
11. Resolution No. 26-04 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount $44,074.87 Demand No. 100518 through No. 100521, Both Inclusive, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 26-04 WHA.
MOTION ON ITEM 11
AM/Tragarz made a motion to approve Item 11; seconded by AM/Law. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: AUTHORITY MEMBERS: Cajulis, Wu, Law, Freedman, Tragarz NOES: AUTHORITY MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: AUTHORITY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: AUTHORITY MEMBERS: None
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
AUTHORITY ADJOURNS TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May 2026.
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Ritchie Cajulis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa De Dios, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
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Jackie Cortez, Administrative Services Specialist