By Natalie Kim

Walnut – The May 25 Walnut Council meeting began with several presentations, the first of which went to Collegewood Elementary School. Collegewood received an award for the Trash Free Lunch Challenge. Stanley G. Oswalt Academy also received a California Gold Ribbon School achievement. The Council proclaimed May 2016 as Water Awareness Month, and announced New York Pizzeria as the Spring 2016 Business of the Quarter.

Following the public comments, the Council approved all items on the consent calendar, including the Study Session minutes of May 11; the City Council meeting minutes of May 11; a resolution allowing claims and demands in the amount of $1,147,134.41; and an award of a bid to L. Barrios & Associates, Inc. for Trail Improvements.

After Councilmember reports and comments, the Council adjourned to the next City Council meeting on June 8 at 21201 La Puente Rd., Walnut.