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May 27, 2026 – Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cajulis called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C/Tragarz 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; Assistant City Attorney Mann; Community Development Director Vasquez, Public Works Director Barcelo; Administrative Services Director Carlson; Finance Director Merkel; Deputy Director of Community Development Guerra; Senior Management Analyst Garcia; Community Relations Officer Maio; Assistant City Clerk Markel; City Clerk De Dios; and Admin Services Specialist Cortez.
INVOCATION– NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Pastor Hansel Orzame of Ekklesia Church provided the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Pets of the Month Video – Rudy & Roc: 9-Week-Old Pit Bull Mixes Staff presented a video showcasing the Pets of the Month, Rudy and Roc. • Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Walnut High School – Winter Guard Champions 2026
The City Council provided certificates of recognition for the Walnut High School Winter Guard for winning their championship title.
• Business Spotlight – 24 Hour Fitness Walnut
The City Council presented a certificate of recognition to the business, and Staff presented a short video about the business.
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• Public Safety Quarterly Update – Fire Department
AFC William Gamble provided a quarterly update regarding public safety.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
William Harrison commended the Walnut Unified School District for their excellent work and commented on Creekside Park.
LV Frazier, library manager at the Walnut Library, provided an update regarding upcoming activities and programming, including the Summer Discovery Program. She encouraged residents to go onto their website for more information.
Henry Lerma commented on the traffic and speeding on Lemon Avenue.
There being no other person wishing to speak, Mayor Cajulis closed oral communications.
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the May 13, 2026 Council Meeting
MOTION ON ITEM 1
C/Law made a motion to approve Item 1; seconded by C/Freedman. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Freedman, Law, Tragarz
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wu
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. Resolution No. 26-32 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,460,607.29, Demand No. 201658 Through No. 201732 Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-32.
3. Agreement for Vendor Services with PumpMan SoCal for Zone 9 Pump Station Controller Replacements at Pump Stations #4 and #5
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Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement for Vendor Services with PumpMan SoCal in the amount of $44,177.00 for the replacement and upgrade of pump station controllers and variable frequency drives (VFDs) at Zone 9 Pump Stations #4 and #5;
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 PumpMan SoCal in the amount of $44,177.00.
4. Approval of Cost Sharing Agreement Between the City of Walnut and the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Required Monitoring
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement between the City of Walnut and GWMA to cost share monitoring of the Harbor Toxic Pollutant in the San Gabriel River; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreement documents on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION ON ITEMS 2-4
C/Tragarz made a motion to approve Items 2-4; seconded by C/Law. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cajulis, Wu, Freedman, Law, Tragarz NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF):
A. Councilmembers’ report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency
C/Tragarz stated she attended the Bagels with a Badge event; the Memorial Day Remembrance event; and the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar.
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C/Freedman stated she attended the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar; the ICSC event in Las Vegas; and the Memorial Day Remembrance event.
C/Law stated she attended the CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar; she announced she was appointed by President John Ericson to the Contract Cities Association Executive Board for 2026-2027; and she attended the Memorial Day Remembrance event.
M/Cajulis stated that he attended the ICSC Las Vegas event and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board meeting.
B. Individual Members’ comments and updates
Council congratulated the Class of 2026.
C/Freedman wished DCS/Bumia a happy birthday and congratulated CA/Leibold on the birth of her grandchild.
C/Law stated that she was invited to tour the ballot processing center in City of Industry and encouraged everyone to vote early.
COUNCIL LATE BUSINESS: None scheduled.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO THE WALNUT HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER: Authority Chair Cajulis called the meeting to order at 7:49 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.
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AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. Resolution No. 26-05 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $60,746.13 Demand No. 100522 through No. 100523, Both Inclusive, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 26-05 WHA.
MOTION ON ITEM 5
AM/Law made a motion to approve Item 5; seconded by AM/Freedman. 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.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of June 2026.
Ritchie Cajulis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa De Dios, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
Jackie Cortez, Administrative Services Specialist