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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
MAY 13, 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: Council Member Tragarz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Law
ROLL CALL: M/Cajulis, MPT/Wu, C/Freedman, C/Law, C/Tragarz INVOCATION – NON-DENOMINATIONAL:
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PRESENTATIONS:
• Winners of the “Walnut Through My Eyes” Student Art Contest • Recognition of Student Volunteers from Confucius Chinese Language School • Small Business Spotlight - MA Trainer Studio
• Water Awareness Month Proclamation - Walnut Valley Water District • Public Safety Quarterly Update
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WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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MINUTES:
1. Approval of the April 22, 2026 City Council and WHA Meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCES:
2. Resolution No. 26-27 - Public Hearing Regarding Setting 2026-27 Lighting and Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (LOSMD) Assessments Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing;
2. Hear the Staff Report;
3. Solicit Input on the Item;
4. Close the Public Hearing;
5. Approve the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Adopt Resolution No. 26-27 Ordering the Maintenance Work, Confirming the Diagram, Assessments, and All Other Matters Set Forth in the Engineer’s Report, Setting the Lighting and Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and
12. 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. 26-28 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,151,322.56 Demand No. 201538 Through No. 201657, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-28.
4. Resolution No. 26-29 – Approving an Administering Agency-State Agreement and Program Supplement No. F005 for the La Puente Road Rehabilitation Project (STPL-5353(011)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-29 approving the Administering Agency-State Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for federal-aid projects;
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2. Approve Program Supplement No. F005 for the La Puente Road Rehabilitation Project (STPL-5353(011); and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute all necessary documents.
5. Award of Construction Contract for the FY 2025-2026 Concrete Repair Project and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-30 Amending the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a Construction Contract for the FY 2025-2026 Concrete Repair Project to SAVI Construction, Inc in the amount of $338,750.00;
2. Reject all other bids;
3. Authorize staff to approve change orders not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the contract amount ($33,875.00) to address construction contingencies and potential additional work;
4. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to SAVI Construction, Inc. under the construction contract;
5. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to RKA Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $61,924.00 for professional engineering services and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) support services consistent with the Cost Estimate provided in accordance with the City’s Professional Services Agreement; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26-30 amending the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget and appropriating $334,550 from Park In-Lieu Fund Reserves for the FY 2025-2026 Concrete Repair Project.
6. Award of Construction Contract for the 2025-2026 Maintenance Area 6 Slurry Seal Project and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-31 Amending the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-31 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to appropriate funds for the Slurry Seal Area 6 Project;
2. Award a Construction Contract for the 2025-2026 Maintenance Area 6 Slurry Seal Project to American Asphalt South, Inc. to include all Base Bid items plus Additive Alternate Nos. A1 & C1 in the amount of $1,071,214.85;
3. Reject all other bids;
4. Authorize staff to approve change orders not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the contract amount ($107,121.49) to address construction contingencies and potential additional work;
5. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to American Asphalt South, Inc. under the construction contract; and
6. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to RKA Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for professional engineering services and CIP support services consistent with the Cost Estimate provided in accordance with the City’s Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group.
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7. Ordinance No. 26-07 – Amending Walnut Municipal Code Section 3.48.130 relating to Park and Recreation Area Regulations
Recommendation: That the City Council waive further reading and adopt 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
8. Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Flood Plain Trail Erosion Repair Project and Increase Construction Contingency Authority
Recommendation: The City Council:
1. Authorize Change Order No. 1 to the Hardy and Harper Inc. construction contract for the Flood Plain Trail Erosion Repair Project in the amount of $26,267.00;
2. Increase the total authorized construction contract amount from $93,095.00 to $119,362.00;
3. Authorize staff to approve change orders not to exceed 20% of the revised contract amount ($23,872.40); and
4. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to Hardy & Harper Inc. for construction services.
9. Agreement for Vendor Services between the City of Walnut and City of Brea (BreaIT)
Recommendation: The City Council:
1. Approve an Agreement for Vendor Services between the City of Walnut and the City of Brea (BreaIT); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the agreement for vendor services on behalf of the City in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
10. Approval of a Three-Year Contract with Animal Pest Management, Inc. for Rodent Control in Lighting and Open Space Maintenance District (LOSMD) Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, Parks, and City Owned Areas Recommendation: The City Council:
1. Approve a three-year agreement with Animal Pest Management, Inc. (APM) for rodent and pest control services in LOSMD Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, parks, public rights-of-way, trails, and other City-owned areas for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and
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.
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11. Approve Request for Proposals for Preparation of a Bicycle Master Plan Recommendation: The City Council:
1. Approve the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional consulting services to prepare a Citywide Bicycle Master Plan; and
2. Authorize staff to solicit proposals and return to City Council with a recommended consultant agreement, final project scope, and associated project costs for consideration and approval following completion of the RFP process.
12. Award of Construction Contract for the FY 2025-26 Catch Basin Retrofit Project
Recommendation: The City Council:
1. Award Construction Contract for the FY 2025-2026 Catch Basin Retrofit Project to United Storm Water, Inc. in the amount of $157,401.00;
2. Reject all bids;
3. Authorize staff to approve change orders not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the contract amount ($15,740.10) to address construction contingencies and potential additional work.
4. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to United Storm Water, Inc. under the construction contract; and
5. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to RKA Consulting Group in an amount not to exceed $47,964 for professional engineering services and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) support services consistent with the Cost Estimate provided in accordance with the City’s Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group.
13. Treasury & Investment Report – 3rd Quarter FY 2025-2026 Recommendation: The City Council receive and file this report.
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
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.
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CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.