AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 16, 2023
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361,
WHICH ALLOWS COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE FROM A REMOTE LOCATION WITHOUT LISTING A PHYSICAL LOCATION. TO PROVIDE COMMENTS DURING A MEETING: YOU MAY ATTEND THE MEETING, SEND AN EMAIL TO:
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https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/meeting-agendas-393.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
Ana Valencia, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
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 the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers 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. City Council will hear public comment on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications 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 should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Comments should be directed to the City Council as a whole and not directed to individual Councilmembers.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Valencia
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): City of Norwalk vs. City of Cerritos, et al., Case Number 22STCV33737.
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8 – Norwalk Municipal Water System (Artesia Service Area); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M.
Gomez; Negotiating Party: Golden State Water Company; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Valencia
INVOCATION
Pastor Ronald Spence
Faith Church Norwalk
FLAG SALUTE
Sebastian Munoz
Paddison Elementary School
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to proclaim May as Older American’s Month in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to proclaim May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month in the City of Norwalk.
III. City Council to proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as Classified School Employee Week.
IV. City Council to proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week in the City of Norwalk.
V. City Council to proclaim May 10, as Day of the Teacher in the City of Norwalk.
VI. City Council to recognize the Economic Recovery Task Force.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Update from the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.
2. Teen Alliance Program Scholarship and Recognition Dinner video.
3. Bi-Weekly Update.
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 May 2, 2023. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 16, 2023 – APRIL 29, 2023 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,107,720.29; the payroll check numbers 37805-37807 and the voucher numbers 318157 – 318611 in the total net amount of $822,392.28 for the pay period April 16, 2023 – April 29, 2023. 630
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period April 25, 2023 – May 8, 2023, in the total amount of $3,664,234.92. 640
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claim filed by Ruben Loza. 810-12
5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - MAY 10, 2023
No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final. 260
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 23-27 - DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. 870-02
7. ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FINDINGS
Staff recommends City Council make the following findings:
a. City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency. b. City Council continues to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing including remote or hybrid meeting participation. 825
8. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO 1 - ADVANCED RESERVATION DIAL-A-RIDE / SUBSCRIPTION
SERVICE
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $144,256 using Norwalk Transportation System operating funds and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-07
9. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT ZERO EMISSIONS BUS ROLLOUT PLAN Staff recommends City Council approve the Zero Emissions Bus Rollout Plan and authorize the Executive Director of Regional Transportation to submit the plan to the California Air Resources Board by July 1, 2023. 1130
10. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – THE HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with The Arroyo Group for the Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report, for additional services not-to-exceed $732,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute this amendment and any additional amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 325-03
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-26 – ESTABLISHING AND/OR AMENDING POSTED SPEED LIMITS FOR 81 STREET SEGMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF NORWALK – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-04 Staff recommends City Council:
a. receive and file Engineer’s Report No. 23-04; and
b. adopt Resolution No. 23-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK CERTIFYING AND ESTABLISING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN CITY. 1050-08
12. PROJECT NO. 7450 - WELL NO. 10 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT AND SYSTEM UPGRADES AND PROJECT NO. 7606 – POTTER STREET STORM DRAIN REPAIRS - AWARD
CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve agreements with:
a. Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for Project No. 7450 to provide professional engineering services for design, environmental compliance project management, and construction support for Work Order No. 1 for a term of two years from the date of execution, with the option to extend for two additional one-year term extensions, for an amount not to exceed $295,347; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Project No. 7606 to provide professional engineering services for design, project management, and construction support for Work Order No. 2 for a term of two years from the date of execution, with the option to extend for two additional one-year term
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extensions, for an amount not to exceed $114,995; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7450/7606
13. CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT 11907 168TH STREET AND 16331 ALORA AVENUE Staff recommends City Council confirm the emergency service repair work at 11907 168th Street and 16331 Alora Avenue, completed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $14,084.16. 955
APPOINTMENTS
14. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Councilmembers make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024. 200
REPORTS
15. CITY FACILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN.
Receive and file. 920
16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION Staff recommends City Council receive and file. 325
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated May 11, 2023.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk