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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS ALL CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. 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For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email the City Council at citycouncil@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. ROLL CALL II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting: June 23, 2026 B. Special Meeting: June 23, 2026 III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IV. MAYOR A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 1. RESIGNATIONS a. Kevin Huffman, Arts and Culture Commission, Ex Officio 2. APPOINTMENTS a. Kevin Huffman, Arts and Culture Commission, Regular, Vice Chair Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS b. Christina Bacigalupo, Arts and Culture Commission, Ex Officio c. Kaycee Cockley, Affordable Housing Account Committee, Resident Representative d. Valerie Jefferson, Affordable Housing Account Committee, Owner Representative e. Gregori Georges, Affordable Housing Account Committee, Resident Representative f. James Dignoti, Bike/Walk Commission g. Jane McWilliams, Oak Hills Park Authority h. Matthew Crorey, Oak Hills Park Authority i. Charles Brennan, Oak Hills Park Authority 3. REAPPOINTMENTS a. Marc Alan, Arts and Culture Commission, Regular, Chair b. Saj Oliver, Arts and Culture Commission, Regular c. Rebecca Stoll, Bike/Walk Commission d. Lunise Constant, Fair Rent Commission, Regular e. J Hanson Guest, Fair Rent Commission, Alternate f. Peter Halladay, Fair Rent Commission, Regular g. Sonja Oliver, Fair Rent Commission, Alternate h. Brenda Penn-Williams, Fair Rent Commission, Regular B. MAYOR’S REMARKS V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS B. CONSENT CALENDAR VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. CORPORATION COUNSEL 1. Authorization to engage in mediation and for settlement authority: Kimberly Graham, et al. v. Janie Friedlander, et al. EXECUTIVE SESSION Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES A. FINANCE AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE 1. Monthly Tax Collector's Reports dated May 2026 2. Claims Committee Report dated July 2026 3. a. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Brisk Teaching, for software, for an amount not to exceed $34,500, account 09275010-5777-C0112. b. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Exemplars Inc., for software, for an amount not to exceed $29,575, account 09275010-5777-C0112. c. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to CDW Education, for software, for an amount not to exceed $211,200, account 09275010-5777-C0112. d. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Lazel Inc., for software, for an amount not to exceed $100,133.04, account 09275010-5777-C0112. e. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Magic School Inc., for software, for an amount not to exceed $20,542, account 09275010-5777-C0112. f. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Rocketlit Inc., for software, for an amount not to exceed $31,729.50, account 09275010-5777-C0112. 4. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to accept a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) award in the amount of $24,000 and to execute all required grant documents. The grant requires a City match of $6,000, for a total project value of $30,000. City match account: 011370-574C. 5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Total Communications, Inc. for a three-year Pure Storage support and maintenance renewal, including a controller upgrade under the Evergreen Gold/Forever Support Program, for the period of August 2, 2026, through August 1, 2029, utilizing Connecticut NASPO Contract #23PSX0163AE-8. Total cost not to exceed $87,630.39. Account Allocation: 011370-574C 6. RESOLUTION: Requesting for the Department of Public Works’ paving projects the amount of $800,000 from the Municipal Grant in Aid (MGIA) – 2026 allocation. Account 580000-5796-AID10 PAVING DPW MUNICIPAL AID 7. RESOLUTION: Requesting for the Department of Public Works a transfer of capital funding from Veterans Memorial (Account # 09246030-5777-C0367) in the amount of Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS $700,000 to Calf Pasture Beach (Account # 09266030-5777-C0365) for construction of the pavilion. B. RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS 1. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Nathaniel Ely School Field and immediate surrounding grounds by Project 9 Foundation for their Community Fun Day to be held on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, from 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M with set-up at 11:00 A.M and tear-down by 7:00 P.M. Approximately 75 people. 2. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Mathews Park and immediate surrounding grounds by Marvedia Tyson/Tyson Tours for their Back Together Again with Family & Friends to be held on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M with set-up at 12:00 P.M. and tear-down by 8:00 P.M. Approximately 300 people. 3. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Calf Pasture Beach and immediate surrounding grounds by Project Purple for their Steps for a Cure: Connecticut to be held on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. with set-up at 6:30 A.M. and tear-down by 12:15 P.M. Approximately 350 people. 4. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Brien McMahon High School Casagrande Field and immediate surrounding grounds by BMHS Band Parents for their Celebration of Sound to be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Approximately 2,000 people. 5. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Washington Street Plaza and immediate surrounding grounds by Mellodye Green- Ragin/L.I.F.T. Foundation for their Black Heritage Parade Celebration to be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with set-up at 7:00 A.M. and tear-down by 10:45 P.M. Approximately 200 people. 6. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Taylor Farm and immediate surrounding grounds by Katherine Snedaker for their Norwalk Dogs 4th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, August 22th, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with set-up at 10:30 A.M. and a rain date of Sunday, August 23th. Approximately 200 people. 7. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth to enter into a 1 year contract extension with Almstead Tree, Project #4047R Rebid, Tree Removal and Trimming Services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 from accounts 014029 5298, 09196030 5777 C0370, 09226030 5777 C0370, 09276030 5777 C0370, 09274021 5777 C0318, 09274201 5777 C0021. 8. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for Catering Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Services at Gallaher Mansion and South Norwalk Recreation Center, Project # 4512, with the following vendors; Caliph’s, Inc. d/b/a Alchemy Custom Celebrations & Cuisine, d/b/a Festivities, Simply Delicious Catering, LLC, Spyc Babe Catering Services LLC, Winfield Street Food Concepts LLC, and Munch Eatery LLC, all to be placed on the preferred catering list. 9. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Keystone Civic Strategies for the 4519 Risk Management Program Assessment and Accreditation Support for $98,750.00 from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. The City Insurance Fund – LAP Account – Professional Services (MUNIS Account: 16-13-43-5258). 10. Authorize the Recreation and Parks Director or designee to issue three (3) One (1) year contract extensions on the Keystone Civic Strategies contract. C. PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1. Authorize the Norwalk Police Department to utilize a Noncompetitive Procurement Justification Form with Whelen Engineering Company for the purchase of a master service agreement commencing on May 22, 2026 and ending on May 21, 2027, in the amount of $23,570.64. Funding is currently available in Munis Account #013022- 5329. 2. a. Authorize Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute a fourth amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement by and between Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. and City of Norwalk commencing on July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 in the amount of $318,600.00 to be paid from account #013026-5258. b.Authorize the City of Norwalk Purchasing Agent, to execute purchase orders on behalf of the Norwalk Police Department to the Recovery Network Program utilizing NPD account #013026-5258 based on the availability of funds not to exceed $318,600.00. 3. Authorize the Norwalk Police Department to utilize a noncompetitive procurement justification form with Vector Solutions, Frontline Public Safety Software for the purchase of training software with a one-year support subscription commencing on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027. The total amount is $13,490.00. Funding is currently available in Munis Account #013022-5329 D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth to execute any and all agreements and other instruments to the extend the term of the parking lease with Norwalk Aerie, No. 588 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc. a/k/a Eagles for a period of 1 year, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, annual rent in the amount of $14,400.00 Account #: 016200- 5265. Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 5 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments, or amendments as may be necessary with Family & Children’s Agency, 9 Mott Avenue, 4th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06850, in the amount of $163,000.00, to provide Municipal Agent for the Elderly services for Norwalk residents for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Account #: 012010-5298 3. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute any and all agreements, documents, instruments, or amendments as may be necessary with Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center, located at 100 East Avenue, Norwalk CT, in the amount of $100,000.00 to support the Latinx Integrated Care (LINC) Program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Account #: 012010-5298 E. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute any and all documents, to adopt the Strategic Harbor Study (2026, as amended). 2. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute any and all documents, to ratify the amendment to the Citywide Plan (Plan of Conservation and Development) to incorporate by reference the Strategic Harbor Study within Chapter 9, Coastal Resources & Resilience, and implement the plan’s recommendations during the 2026–2031 planning period. 3. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth to execute a contract agreement with Frank Capasso & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,777,000 for project NPA2026-02, Repairs and Improvements at Yankee Doodle Garage. ACCT(S): 0920 4095 5777 C0303 0921 4095 5777 C0303 0923 4095 577 7 C0303 0926 4095 5777 C0303 0927 4095 5777 C0303 4. Authorize the Director of Transportation, Mobility, and Parking, James Travers to execute change orders and modify the contract with Frank Capasso & Sons, Inc. up to $277,700 (10%) for contingencies with project NPA2026-02: Repairs and Improvements at Yankee Doodle Garage. ACCT(S): 0920 4095 5777 C0303 0921 4095 5777 C0303 0923 4095 577 7 C0303 0926 4095 5777 C0303 0927 4095 5777 C0303 Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into any and all documents and agreements required by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to accept funding related to Phase 2A of the Wall Street Corridor Improvement Project under state project number 0102-0379. 6. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into any and all documents and agreements required by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) to accept funding related to Phase 2A of the Wall Street Corridor Improvement Project under state project number 0102-0373. 7. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute a permanent easement to construct and maintain a new block retaining wall and enter into temporary Right of Entry Agreement to go in a certain portion of the properties of 40 Lowe Street and 44 Lowe Street for construction of a new block retaining wall. F. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT 1. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute an agreement with Norwalk Senior Center, Inc. to provide the City with reimbursement funds for the patio improvement project including ADA improvements at its leased facilities located in Roosevelt Center in the amount of $72,500. These are CDBG HUD reimbursement grant funds that are provided to the Norwalk Senior Center by Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. 2. Authorize to increase the Owner Contingency Allowance for change orders to the Newfield Construction Group, LLC’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Naramake School HVAC/IAQ project (State Project #103-003-HVACN) to include gym air conditioning for an additional amount not to exceed $260,233.90. Funds are available in account Acct. #09265010 5777 C0652. G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute a 4-year agreement with the option to extend for 2 1-year extensions between the City of Norwalk and DW Transport and Leasing INC for the Transportation and Disposal of Street Sweeping and Excavated Material Project 4508R for a first year base price of $60.00 per ton for excavated materials & broken structural concrete and $130.00 per ton for street sweepings/catch basin grit plus the diesel cost impact adjusted on a yearly basis. Account No. 01 40 42 5299 01 40 43 5298 530000 5776 2. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute a Contract Amendment with Star Construction, Corp., in accordance with the TMP2025-2 contract agreement, to include additional work for the Milling, Paving, and the Installation of High-Visibility Crosswalks at the intersection of West Rocks Road and France Street at Adams Avenue and Cannon Street, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 7 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Account No. 09 26 3750 5777 C0824 09 27 3750 5777 C0824 3. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute an Agreement between the City of Norwalk and Arcadis U.S., Inc., for Engineering Design Services for the Design for SoNo Green Infrastructure & Salt Marsh Restoration Project for a sum not to exceed $395,724.00. Account No. 36 3730 5298 G0052 09 25 4021 5777 C0715 09 26 4021 5777 C0715 4. a. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute an Agreement between the City of Norwalk and The Grasso Companies, LLC for Project PM2026-2 Roadway Paving of West Avenue (Maple Street to I-95N) and Maple Street (West Avenue to Route 1) for a sum not to exceed $1,419,152.00. Account No. 09 22 4021 5777 C0021 09 23 4021 5777 C0021 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 27 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0318 09 27 4021 5777 C0318 09 24 3750 5777 C0777 03 00 00 2602 b. Authorize the Chief of Operations and Public Works, to execute orders on contract with The Grasso Companies, LLC for Project PM2026-2 Roadway Paving of West Avenue (Maple Street to I-95N) and Maple Street (West Avenue to Route 1) for a sum not to exceed $141,915.20. Account No. 09 22 4021 5777 C0021 09 23 4021 5777 C0021 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 27 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0318 09 27 4021 5777 C0318 09 24 3750 5777 C0777 03 00 00 2602 5. a. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to execute an Agreement between the City of Norwalk and The Grasso Companies, LLC for Project PM2026-3 Heather Lane Area and Byselle Road Paving and Sidewalk Improvements 2026, Base Bid and Alternate 1 for a sum to exceed $1,756,700.00 (Base Bid of $1,107,200.00 and Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 8 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Alternate #1 of $649,500.00). Account No. 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 27 4021 5777 C0021 09 24 4021 5777 C0318 09 25 4021 5777 C0318 09 26 4021 5777 C0318 09 27 4021 5777 C0318 09 25 4021 5777 C0440 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 27 4021 5777 C0440 b. Authorize the Chief of Operations and Public Works to execute orders on the contract with The Grasso Companies, LLC for Project PM2026-3 Heather Lane Area and Byselle Road Paving and Sidewalk Improvements 2026, for a some not to exceed $175,670.00. Account No. 09 24 4021 5777 C0021 09 25 4021 5777 C0021 09 26 4021 5777 C0021 09 27 4021 5777 C0021 09 24 4021 5777 C0318 09 25 4021 5777 C0318 09 26 4021 5777 C0318 09 27 4021 5777 C0318 09 26 4021 5777 C0440 09 27 4021 5777 C0440 VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE X. SUSPENSION OF RULES XI. ADJOURNMENT Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS APPOINTMENTS ARTS AND CULTURE M/C Norwalk Code 17A COMMISSION KEVIN HUFFMAN (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 286 Fillow Street Regular Norwalk, CT 06850 Vice-Chair CHRISTINA BACIGALUPO (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2027 515 West Avenue, PH7 Ex-Officio Norwalk, CT 06850 AFFORDABLE HOUSING M/C Chapter 10A-4 ACCOUNT COMMITTEE KAYCEE COKLEY (D) Term Expires - 06/30/2028 36 Fifth Street, A Resident Representative Norwalk, CT 06855 VALERIE JEFFERSON (D) Term Expires - 06/30/2029 8 Hanford Place Owner Representative Norwalk, CT 06854 GREGORI GEORGES (R) Term Expires - 06/30/2027 261 Ely Avenue, Apt 23-3E Resident Representative Norwalk, CT 06854 BIKE/WALK COMMISSION M/C Norwalk Code 20-01 JAMES DIGNOTI (R) Term Expires - 06/30/2028 500 West Avenue, Apt 523 Norwalk, CT 06850 OAK HILLS PARK AUTHORITY M/C Norwalk Code 73-2 JANE MCWILLIAMS (R) Term Expires - 06/24/2029 163 Rowayton Woods Drive Norwalk, CT 06854 MATTHEW CROREY (U) Term Expires - 06/24/2029 14 Argento Lane Norwalk, CT 06851 CHARLIES BRENNAN (D) Term Expires - 06/24/2028 71B Riverside Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 REAPPOINTMENTS ARTS AND CULTURE M/C Norwalk Code 17A COMMISSION MARC ALAN (U) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 128 Gillies Lane Regular Norwalk, CT 06854 Chair Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 10 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 14, 2026 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS SAJ OLIVER (U) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 15 Madison Street, Unit B2 Regular Norwalk, CT 06854 BIKE/WALK COMMISSION M/C Norwalk Code 20-01 REBECCA STOLL (U) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 26 Emerson Street Norwalk, CT 06855 FAIR RENT COMMISSION M/C Norwalk Code 39 LUNISE CONSTANT (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 4 Dixie Lane Regular Norwalk, CT 06850 J HANSON GUEST (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 205 Liberty Square, Suite 3 Alternate Norwalk, CT 06855 PETER HALLADAY (R) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 52 Glenrock Road Regular Norwalk, CT 06850 SONJA OLIVER (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 15 Madison Street, Unit H3 Alternate Norwalk, CT 06854 BRENDA PENN-WILLIAMS (D) Term Expires - 07/01/2029 21 Karen Drive Regular Norwalk, CT 06851 Prepared by: Esther Murillo, Assistant City Clerk Updated: July 10, 2026 & 12:19 PM Page 11