CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – West Coast Arborists, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP03027.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – West Coast Arborists, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP03027.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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 recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 - AUGUST 15, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with check numbers 38888 – 38914 and the voucher numbers 363004 – 363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026 No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
5. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-50.
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Merino Group extending the term from September 5, 2026, through September 4, 2027, eliminating the monthly retainer, and providing compensation at the existing hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and the action 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 recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 - AUGUST 15, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with check numbers 38888 – 38914 and the voucher numbers 363004 – 363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026 No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
5. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-50.
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Merino Group extending the term from September 5, 2026, through September 4, 2027, eliminating the monthly retainer, and providing compensation at the existing hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and the action is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
REPORTS
10. PROJECT NO. 7184 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5347(050)] / RESOLUTON NO. 26-54 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-29 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7184 – CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE, in the amount of $790,670; andaward a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $2,886,279 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $432,942 for construction services; andaward an agreement to Ladayu Consulting Group in the amount of $307,308 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,096 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
11. PROJECT NO. 7944 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30 / RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-32 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7944 – LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30, in the amount of $7,227,600; andaward a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,959,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $1,239,750 for construction services; andaward an agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $75,000 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,440 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $57,066 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
12. UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-52, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution 26-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; andadopt the Updated City of Norwalk Urban Forest Management Plan, incorporating the direction provided during the July 21, 2026, Study Session regarding expanded youth engagement opportunities and future tree planting implementation priorities.
10. PROJECT NO. 7184 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5347(050)] / RESOLUTON NO. 26-54 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-29 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7184 – CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE, in the amount of $790,670; andaward a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $2,886,279 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $432,942 for construction services; andaward an agreement to Ladayu Consulting Group in the amount of $307,308 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,096 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
11. PROJECT NO. 7944 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30 / RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-32 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7944 – LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30, in the amount of $7,227,600; andaward a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,959,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $1,239,750 for construction services; andaward an agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $75,000 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,440 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $57,066 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
12. UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-52, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution 26-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; andadopt the Updated City of Norwalk Urban Forest Management Plan, incorporating the direction provided during the July 21, 2026, Study Session regarding expanded youth engagement opportunities and future tree planting implementation priorities.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
Sep 01, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – West Coast Arborists, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP03027.
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – West Coast Arborists, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 26STCP03027.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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 recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 - AUGUST 15, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with check numbers 38888 – 38914 and the voucher numbers 363004 – 363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026 No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
5. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-50.
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Merino Group extending the term from September 5, 2026, through September 4, 2027, eliminating the monthly retainer, and providing compensation at the existing hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and the action 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 recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 18, 2026. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2, 2026 - AUGUST 15, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,959.96; the payroll register with check numbers 38888 – 38914 and the voucher numbers 363004 – 363592 in the total net amount of $1,072,192.75.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period August 11, 2026 through August 24, 2026 in the total amount of $3,843,965.79. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - AUGUST 26, 2026 No action is required unless City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
5. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES PROJECT Staff recommend City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital, to provide Technology Infrastructure Management and Optimization services for a total of $66,000 per fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-53 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-50.
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Merino Group extending the term from September 5, 2026, through September 4, 2027, eliminating the monthly retainer, and providing compensation at the existing hourly rates in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and the action is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
REPORTS
10. PROJECT NO. 7184 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5347(050)] / RESOLUTON NO. 26-54 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-29 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7184 – CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE, in the amount of $790,670; andaward a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $2,886,279 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $432,942 for construction services; andaward an agreement to Ladayu Consulting Group in the amount of $307,308 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,096 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
11. PROJECT NO. 7944 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30 / RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-32 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7944 – LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30, in the amount of $7,227,600; andaward a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,959,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $1,239,750 for construction services; andaward an agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $75,000 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,440 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $57,066 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
12. UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-52, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution 26-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; andadopt the Updated City of Norwalk Urban Forest Management Plan, incorporating the direction provided during the July 21, 2026, Study Session regarding expanded youth engagement opportunities and future tree planting implementation priorities.
10. PROJECT NO. 7184 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5347(050)] / RESOLUTON NO. 26-54 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-29 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION AND PROPOSITION C FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7184 – CARMENITA ROAD REHABILITATION FROM 550 FEET NORTH OF EXCELSIOR DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE, in the amount of $790,670; andaward a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $2,886,279 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $432,942 for construction services; andaward an agreement to Ladayu Consulting Group in the amount of $307,308 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,096 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Onward Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $33,192 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
11. PROJECT NO. 7944 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30 / RESOLUTION NO. 26-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-32 Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution No. 26-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 7944 – LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONES 5, 6, AND 30, in the amount of $7,227,600; andaward a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,959,000 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $1,239,750 for construction services; andaward an agreement to SPECS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $75,000 for construction management and inspection services; andaward Amendment No. 1 to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,440 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $57,066 for design support services during construction; andauthorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments within the contingencies, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
12. UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 26-52, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff recommend City Council:adopt Resolution 26-52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREE PLANTING INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED IN THE UPDATED URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, in the amount of $350,000; andadopt the Updated City of Norwalk Urban Forest Management Plan, incorporating the direction provided during the July 21, 2026, Study Session regarding expanded youth engagement opportunities and future tree planting implementation priorities.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
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