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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
AUGUST 12, 2026
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL
Dr. Allen Wu, Mayor
Nancy Tragarz, Mayor Pro Tem
Ritchie Cajulis, Council Member
Linda Freedman, Council Member
Kaylee May Law, Council Member
Tom Weiner, City Manager
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wu
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: M/Wu
ROLL CALL: M/Wu, MPT/Tragarz, C/Cajulis, C/Freedman, C/Law INVOCATION:
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PRESENTATIONS:
• Pet of the Month – Roberta – 1 year-and-two-month-old German Shepherd mix • Business Spotlight Program – Yusan Taekwondo Academy
• Walnut Valley Water District – 40th Recycled Water Anniversary • Recognition of TechATTACK Robotics for Competing in Connect Award at World Championship – Third Place
• Recognition and Farewell to Community Services Director, Jamie Bumia ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL:
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WALNUT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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MINUTES
1. Approval of the July 8, 2026 Council meeting
2. Approval of the July 22, 2026 Council meeting
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. 26-46 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $1,046,805.31 Demand No. 202088 through No. 202105, and Demand No. 202122 through No. 202154, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-46.
4. Resolution No. 26-47 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Walnut Allowing Certain Claims and Demands in the Amount of $830,683.96 Demand No. 202078 through No. 202087 and Demand No. 202106 through No. 202121 and Demand No. 202155 through Demand No. 202195, Both Inclusive Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-47.
5. Resolution No. 26-48 - Salary Schedules
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-48, amending the Management, Classified, and Seasonal Part-time Schedules (Attachment 1) to add new classifications and to comply with State minimum wage requirements. Salary Schedules for Executive and Permanent Part-Time salary schedules will not be affected at this time
6 Approval of Vendor Services Agreement with Athletic Field Specialists for the Creekside Park Athletic Field Renovation
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve an Agreement for Vendor Services with Athletic Field Specialists for the Creekside Park Athletic Field Renovation Project in the amount of $177,750.00;
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2. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Agreement amount ($17,775.00) for unforeseen conditions and additional work necessary to complete the project; and
3. Authorize staff to approve and process payments to Athletic Field Specialists under the agreement for Vendor Services.
7. Agreement for Professional Services – Award a Contract to Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc. to provide environmental services for the project known as “The Lemon Heights” located at the southeast corner of Amar Road and Lemon Avenue
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc. in order to provide environmental services in the amount of $79,032.00;
2. Reject all other proposals;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer a Professional Services Agreement in substantially the form attached (Attachment 1), and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize Staff to issue a Purchase Order to Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc. in the amount (not to exceed) $79,032.00.
8. Approval of an Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the Catch Basin Retrofit Project Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) for the installation and maintenance of catch basin trash excluder devices in LACFCD-owned catch basins throughout the City;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any documents necessary to implement the Agreement
9 Approval of Purchase of Two (2) 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT Vehicles Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award a Purchase Contract to Puente Hills Ford for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT vehicles in the amount of $73,584.46;
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Purchase Contract on behalf of the City in such final form as approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Puente Hills Ford in the amount of $73,584.46.
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10. Adoption of 2026 Statement of Investment Policy
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the 2026 Statement of Investment Policy.
11. Bi-Annual Sport Group and Tournament Field Use Request – Fall 2026 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Bi-Annual Use Agreements for August 2026 through December 2026 for American Youth Soccer Organization, Walnut Youth Softball, Walnut Pony Baseball, and DBWV-FC Man United for following use requests, and the following Sunday Use and Tournament requests, and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and administer said agreements in substantially the form attached and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.
Field Use Requests:
a) Use of Butterfield Park by FC Man United Soccer Club from August 24, 2026 through December 11, 2026;
b) Use of Suzanne Park by Walnut Youth Softball from August 8, 2026 through November 21, 2026; and by FC Man United Soccer from August 24, 2026** through December 11, 2026;
c) Use of Walnut Ranch Park by AYSO from August 24, 2026* through December 12, 2026* and by FC Man United Soccer Club (Field D) from August 24, 2026** through December 13, 2026* and Sunday use as approved in previous years for FC Man United Soccer Club. There is mutually agreed upon division of field use between AYSO and DBWV-FC Man United Soccer. *Excluding Westhoff Event Dates TBD d) Use of Creekside Park by Walnut Pony Baseball from August 24, 2026 through November 21, 2026;
e) Use of Snow Creek Park by Walnut Pony Baseball from August 24, 2026** through November 21, 2026;
f) That the following tournaments be approved as requested: Walnut Ranch Park by FC Man United on November 27 – 29, Suzanne Park by Walnut Youth Softball on November 14 – 15, and Creekside Park by Walnut Pony Baseball on October 17 – 18 and November 14 – 15; and
g) Any additional requests should time allow, and all criteria be reviewed and approved administratively.
**Dates are tentative and subject to change
12. Waiver of Parking Restrictions on La Puente Rd.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the request from Walnut Valley Unified School District for a waiver of parking restrictions along La Puente Road, between Pierre Road and Gartel Drive, for District-wide events, as well as events hosted by Walnut High School and Suzanne Middle School during the 2026-2027 school year.
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13. Travel Authorization – 2026 Arizona Community Tree Council Conference Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the travel request for a City Representative to attend the annual 2026 Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC) hosted in Prescott Arizona
14. Mayor’s Agency Representatives
Recommendation: That City Council receive and file this informational 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.
CLOSED SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, California.