I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): William Murray v. Norwalk Housing Authority, et al., Case No. 25STCP00323.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
IV. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk Association of Management Employees.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): William Murray v. Norwalk Housing Authority, et al., Case No. 25STCP00323.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
IV. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk Association of Management Employees.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
Mayor Perez
INVOCATION
Pastor Bishop Brown
Metropolitan State Hospital
Pastor Bishop Brown
Metropolitan State Hospital
FLAG SALUTE
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Recognize April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to Recognize April as Autism Awareness in the City.
I. City Council to Recognize April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to Recognize April as Autism Awareness in the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Sheriff’s Department Update.
2. Park Project Updates.
3. New School Athletic Recognition Event.
4. Bi-Weekly Review.
1. Sheriff’s Department Update.
2. Park Project Updates.
3. New School Athletic Recognition Event.
4. Bi-Weekly Review.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2026 – MARCH 28, 2026
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,467.61; the payroll check number 38644 and the voucher numbers 357393 – 357914 in the total net amount of $985,982.45 for the payroll period March 15, 2026 – March 28, 2026.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period March 31, 2026 through April 13, 2026, in the total amount of $4,850,870.63. 640
4. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR AUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE SALES
Staff recommend City Council to: approve the sale of vehicles as listed in Attachment A, which have been sold, generating total net proceeds of $72,150; anddeclare as surplus the vehicles listed in Attachment B and authorize their sale via auction.
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WALK PROJECT
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with The Code Group, Inc., in an amount of $50,000 for the third contract year for plan check services; in addition to the $408,000 for year three for on-call consulting services (for the Community Development Director position); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2026 – MARCH 28, 2026
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,467.61; the payroll check number 38644 and the voucher numbers 357393 – 357914 in the total net amount of $985,982.45 for the payroll period March 15, 2026 – March 28, 2026.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period March 31, 2026 through April 13, 2026, in the total amount of $4,850,870.63. 640
4. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR AUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE SALES
Staff recommend City Council to: approve the sale of vehicles as listed in Attachment A, which have been sold, generating total net proceeds of $72,150; anddeclare as surplus the vehicles listed in Attachment B and authorize their sale via auction.
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WALK PROJECT
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with The Code Group, Inc., in an amount of $50,000 for the third contract year for plan check services; in addition to the $408,000 for year three for on-call consulting services (for the Community Development Director position); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
6. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
7. NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Staff recommend City Council re-appoint Councilmember Ramirez to a four-year term ending April 30, 2030.
6. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
7. NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Staff recommend City Council re-appoint Councilmember Ramirez to a four-year term ending April 30, 2030.
REPORTS
8. PROJECT NO. 7195 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION, AND DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR I-605 HOTSPOTS AT STUDEBAKER ROAD AND ALONDRA BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-18
Staff recommend City Council:
award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $999,910 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $149,987 for construction services; and
award a contract to SPECS Engineering Group in an amount of $189,845 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,477 for construction management and inspection services; and
award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $8,750 for design support services during construction; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for Project No. 7195 and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
9. PROJECT NO. 7527 – RESOLUTION 26-17 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7527, AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $20,560; and
approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc. for an increase in the amount of $20,560 to provide professional engineering design services, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $84,644; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
8. PROJECT NO. 7195 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION, AND DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR I-605 HOTSPOTS AT STUDEBAKER ROAD AND ALONDRA BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-18
Staff recommend City Council:
award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $999,910 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $149,987 for construction services; and
award a contract to SPECS Engineering Group in an amount of $189,845 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,477 for construction management and inspection services; and
award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $8,750 for design support services during construction; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for Project No. 7195 and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
9. PROJECT NO. 7527 – RESOLUTION 26-17 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7527, AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $20,560; and
approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc. for an increase in the amount of $20,560 to provide professional engineering design services, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $84,644; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): William Murray v. Norwalk Housing Authority, et al., Case No. 25STCP00323.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
IV. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk Association of Management Employees.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): William Murray v. Norwalk Housing Authority, et al., Case No. 25STCP00323.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
IV. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk Association of Management Employees.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
Mayor Perez
INVOCATION
Pastor Bishop Brown
Metropolitan State Hospital
Pastor Bishop Brown
Metropolitan State Hospital
FLAG SALUTE
^
^
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Recognize April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to Recognize April as Autism Awareness in the City.
I. City Council to Recognize April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to Recognize April as Autism Awareness in the City.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Sheriff’s Department Update.
2. Park Project Updates.
3. New School Athletic Recognition Event.
4. Bi-Weekly Review.
1. Sheriff’s Department Update.
2. Park Project Updates.
3. New School Athletic Recognition Event.
4. Bi-Weekly Review.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2026 – MARCH 28, 2026
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,467.61; the payroll check number 38644 and the voucher numbers 357393 – 357914 in the total net amount of $985,982.45 for the payroll period March 15, 2026 – March 28, 2026.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period March 31, 2026 through April 13, 2026, in the total amount of $4,850,870.63. 640
4. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR AUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE SALES
Staff recommend City Council to: approve the sale of vehicles as listed in Attachment A, which have been sold, generating total net proceeds of $72,150; anddeclare as surplus the vehicles listed in Attachment B and authorize their sale via auction.
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WALK PROJECT
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with The Code Group, Inc., in an amount of $50,000 for the third contract year for plan check services; in addition to the $408,000 for year three for on-call consulting services (for the Community Development Director position); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 15, 2026 – MARCH 28, 2026
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,467.61; the payroll check number 38644 and the voucher numbers 357393 – 357914 in the total net amount of $985,982.45 for the payroll period March 15, 2026 – March 28, 2026.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period March 31, 2026 through April 13, 2026, in the total amount of $4,850,870.63. 640
4. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR AUCTION AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS VEHICLE SALES
Staff recommend City Council to: approve the sale of vehicles as listed in Attachment A, which have been sold, generating total net proceeds of $72,150; anddeclare as surplus the vehicles listed in Attachment B and authorize their sale via auction.
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WALK PROJECT
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with The Code Group, Inc., in an amount of $50,000 for the third contract year for plan check services; in addition to the $408,000 for year three for on-call consulting services (for the Community Development Director position); and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
6. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
7. NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Staff recommend City Council re-appoint Councilmember Ramirez to a four-year term ending April 30, 2030.
6. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
7. NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
Staff recommend City Council re-appoint Councilmember Ramirez to a four-year term ending April 30, 2030.
REPORTS
8. PROJECT NO. 7195 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION, AND DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR I-605 HOTSPOTS AT STUDEBAKER ROAD AND ALONDRA BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-18
Staff recommend City Council:
award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $999,910 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $149,987 for construction services; and
award a contract to SPECS Engineering Group in an amount of $189,845 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,477 for construction management and inspection services; and
award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $8,750 for design support services during construction; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for Project No. 7195 and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
9. PROJECT NO. 7527 – RESOLUTION 26-17 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7527, AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $20,560; and
approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc. for an increase in the amount of $20,560 to provide professional engineering design services, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $84,644; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
8. PROJECT NO. 7195 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION, AND DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR I-605 HOTSPOTS AT STUDEBAKER ROAD AND ALONDRA BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-18
Staff recommend City Council:
award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $999,910 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $149,987 for construction services; and
award a contract to SPECS Engineering Group in an amount of $189,845 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,477 for construction management and inspection services; and
award a contract to Willdan Engineering in the amount of $8,750 for design support services during construction; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts for Project No. 7195 and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
9. PROJECT NO. 7527 – RESOLUTION 26-17 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7527, AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD, in the amount of $20,560; and
approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc. for an increase in the amount of $20,560 to provide professional engineering design services, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $84,644; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.