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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
JUNE 24, 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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NOTIFICATIONS:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: It is the intention of the City of Walnut to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting and you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 348-0710 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodations to attend or participate in meetings on a regular basis.
AGENDA POSTING: The agenda for this meeting was posted in the following listed sites before the close of business at 6:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting:
1. Walnut City Hall 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
2. United States Post Office, 280 S. Lemon Avenue, Walnut, CA
3. Public Library, Walnut Branch, 21155 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
4. Walnut Senior Center, 21215 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
5. Internet: http://www.walnutca.gov/agendas (staff reports included) The Agenda and all related reports are also available for inspection at City Hall at 21201 La Puente Road on the Monday prior to each meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cajulis
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MPT/Wu
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:
• Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
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: None scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ ORDINANCES:
1. Resolution No. 26-38 – Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Fiscal Year 2030-31 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing;
2. Hear the Staff Report;
3. Solicit input on this item;
4. Close the Public Hearing; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26-38, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Fiscal Year 2030-31”.
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:
2. Resolution No. 26-39 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,318,274.82, Demand No. 201805 Through No. 201921, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-39. 3 Resolution No. 26-40 – Approving Participation in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program and receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-40, Approving the City of Walnut’s participation in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program and receiving CDBG funds and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Cooperation Agreement.
4. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for Participation in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program (2026-2028)
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (2026-2028) with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
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5. Bingo Permit Application Submitted by the Walnut Senior Club and Request for Facility Use and Fee Waiver
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the bingo permit application submitted by the Walnut Senior Club for the fiscal year 2026-27 ending June 30, 2027; approve use of the Walnut Senior Center facility, waive pertinent facility use fees, waive bingo permit application fee and monthly gross receipt fees; and accept a bi-monthly donation of $350.00. The Walnut Senior Club will also partner with the City of Walnut Senior Commission to host a Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
6. Acceptance of Public Improvements and Release of Improvement Bonds for Tract No. 72844 (San Jose Hills Road)
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements related to Tract No. 72844 (San Jose Hills Road) and release of the improvement bonds.
7. Commission Appointments to the Planning, Senior Citizens, and Youth Advisory Commissions
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the nominees recommended by the following City Council Members to the Planning, Senior Citizens, and Youth Advisory Commissions:
Planning Commission: Nicolas Hernandez (C/Tragarz); Eric Wang (MPT/Wu) Senior Commission: Edward Slingluff (M/Cajulis); VACANCY (C/Tragarz) Youth Advisory Commission: Oliver Zhang (MPT/Wu)
8. Notice of Decision – June 17, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Receive and File the “Notice of Decision” by the Planning Commission (PC) at its June 17, 2026 meeting, for the following Item(s)/Project(s):
a. General Plan (GP) Conformity Determination; and
b. Walnut Business Park
COUNCIL DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS:
9. Compliance with Senate Bill 707 – Policy Regarding Disruption of Remote Access During City Council Public Open Meetings
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Policy Regarding Disruption of Remote Access During City Council Public Open Meetings.
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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.
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:
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10. Resolution No. 26-06 WHA - A Resolution of the Walnut Housing Authority Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $42,477.14 Demand No. 100524 through No. 100525, Both Inclusive, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: That the Authority adopt Resolution No. 26-06 WHA.
11. Resolution No. 26-07 WHA – Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Walnut Housing Authority (WHA) Budget
Recommendation: That the Walnut Housing Authority (WHA) Members adopt Resolution No. 26-07 WHA approving the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.
AUTHORITY DISCUSSION/TRANSACTION ITEMS: None scheduled.
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, July 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.