AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 2023
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361,
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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.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s department, (562) 929-5720. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding a ny item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection.
Writings and/or documents are available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Department, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard dur ing regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every other Friday; telephone (562) 929-5720. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected].
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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
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.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Valencia
INVOCATION
Pastor Ed Nelson
Kairos Ministries
FLAG SALUTE
Mia Contreras
Benson Middle School
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. Environmental Awareness Scholarship Winners
II. Recognizing Shane Gibson for being an Exemplary Role Model for Norwalk Youth
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Chamber of Commerce 100 Years Diamond Gala video.
2. Illegal Fireworks Public Service Announcement video.
3. 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 meetings of May 30, and June 6, 2023. 825-04
2. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period May 23, 2023 – June 12, 2023, in the total amount of $4,352,084.16. 640
3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 28, 2023 – JUNE 10, 2023
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,446,077.10; the payroll check numbers 37815-37920 and the voucher numbers 319529 – 320001 in the total net amount of $1,075,970.95 for the pay period May 28, 2023 – June 10, 2023.
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by Annette Caraveo and John Mark Joseph Warden.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JUNE 14, 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.
6. 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.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 23-34 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 23-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
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8. AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY AND FULL COST
ALLOCATION PLAN
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting for preparation of a User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan in the amount of $48,600; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 23 -32 - BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROPRIATION OF PROPOSITION C LOCAL
RETURN FUNDS TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT’S ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXPENDITURES, in the amount of $881,200.
10. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 10 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 10, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one-year term beginning July 1, 2023 as well as updating the payment terms; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-35 - STAGE 1 CHILD CARE SERVICES THREE YEAR CONTRACT Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE STAGE 1 CHILD CARE THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOR FUNDING OF THE CalWORKs STAGE 1 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 -2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any other amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23 -36 – APPROVING THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23- 36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FO R FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; and
b. approve agreement with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to fund the Supportive Services Program in the amount of $49,262, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23 -37 – APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE NORWALK SENIOR CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23- 37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGING AND
DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT, FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2023/24;
b. approve Amendment No. 11 with the Los Angeles County Aging & D isabilities Department to fund the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $988,100 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
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c. approve an agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, to provide cooked meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $490,000 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
d. authorize the City Manager to enter into the amendment and agreement, provided funds are available in the budget, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
14. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 – GRANT RESEARCH AND WRITING SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with Blais and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per Fiscal Year for grant research and writing services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
15. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT - ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-03
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 1 for MS4 permit compliance services with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.; increasing the existing contract amount by $83,835 and extending the term through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
16. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT No. 3 FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 3 for traffic engineering services with Willdan Engineering for six months in FY 2023/24, increase the existing contract amount to $130,000 and extending the term through December 31, 2023 with the option to extend for an additional six months to account for unplanned/unforeseen delays as needed; and a uthorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
17. 2023 APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS Staff recommends City Council approve the organizations eligible to obtain retail fireworks permits and authorize issuance of permits.
18. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 - EMERGENCY STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE
PROVIDERS AND STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENTS
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 3 for Emergency Street Light Maintenance Service Provider and Street Light Pole Replacement Services with:
a. Yunex LLC extending the contract term to June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. extending the contract term to June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
19. 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.
20. PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Staff recommends City Council consider approving the nomination of Mr. Richard Le Gaspi to serve as one of the two City representatives on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board with a term ending June 30, 2025.
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REPORTS
21. RESOLUTION NO. 23-38 – BUDGET AMENDMENT - PROJECT NO. 7196 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING BETWEEN HOXIE AVENUE/ NORTHBOUND I -605 FREEWAY RAMP TO THE WEST AND
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO THE EAST
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD FUNDING TO PROJECT NO. 7196 – FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN HOXIE AVENUE/NORTHBOUND I -605 FREEWAY RAMPS TO THE WEST AND I MPERIAL HIGHWAY TO THE EAST, in the amount of $13,284,900.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 23 -31 - SETTING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL Staff recommends City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 23 -31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14
OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23 -30 – ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND RESOLUTION NO. 23 -33 – ADOPTING THE F ISCAL YEAR 2023/24
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Staff recommends City Council adopt:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; and
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND
HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGE MENT AND MID- MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
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 June 16, 2023.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 30, 2023
Mayor Valencia called the special meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California and via videoconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Valencia responding to roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager , Theresa Devoy, City Clerk , and Department Directors.
REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PROPOSED BUDGET
Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, gave a presentation regarding the proposed balanced Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget sharing that the total proposed budget of $261 million, which is an increase of 25% from last fiscal year. It is comprised of $71 million from General funds and the remaining balance is from Enterprise, Capital Reserves, grants, and restricted funds. Enhancements will be primarily in Public Safety under the Sheriff’s contract. Contribution rate to t he Public Employees Retirement System is
39.33% of full-time salaries; up 1.3% from last fiscal year. The General Fund represents 34% of the entire budget. There is $14.1 million from the capital reserve funds designated for various capital improvement projects. Ms. Stuard reported that overall, the combined ending capital reserves are estimated at $30.1 million. In reference to General Fund revenues, the budget includes an expected decrease in Sales Tax and increases in Property Taxes, Utility User Tax, and Franchise Fees. Ms. Stuard also reported that total proposed revenues are budgeted at $74 .6 million, with an overall 4% or $2.7 million increase. The General fund unassigned budgetary fund balance is projected at $15. 1 million as of June 30, 2024.
Following the presentation, City Council discussion ensued seeking information regarding the Children’s Dental program; the Barn Design Concept; plans to address the decreased parking structure revenue; how Measure P is being allocated, and what is being proposed for additional Public Safety expenditures; the increase of an additional Net Team through the Sheriff’s Department using Measure P funds; leasing impacts on the new planned residential/retail project at City Hall ; Youth and Family Intervention/Community Worker; adding a 5K Walk/Run; and bus stop improvements. City Council thanked staff for their work on the budget.
Mr. Gomez provided responses indicating that there may be another Care Court coming into the Norwalk Superior Courthouse in December and staff is looking at the possibility of leasing a floor; any leases would take into consideration possible conflicts; funding has been increased by $4 million for the Sheriff’s contract and an additional Deputy is Minutes of the Special Meeting
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2 included in the budge t; staff will review cost of the 5KWalk/Run. He indicated the requested information would be provided within the upcoming week.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters of this special meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
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MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 6, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Valencia called the hybrid meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, and via videoconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 . Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Mayor Valencia in person; Councilmember Ayala and Vice Mayor Rios participated via videoconference. Also present were Jesus M.
Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; Austin A. Ching and Gloria V. Ramirez, Deputy City Attorneys; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) and (4), consideration of joining litigation: Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2023-00335169.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2): BKK Working Group Confidential Agreement related to the BKK Class I Landfill Cost Recovery Efforts.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045- 008- 902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:03 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Valencia called the hybrid meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, and via videoconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. Responding to roll call in its entirety were Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Valencia. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Daniel Castanaza, Norwalk SDA Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Christine Aguirre, Studebaker Elementary.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council congratulated all 2023 graduates. Ayala requested the meeting me adjourned in memory of Neal Freeman. Councilmember Perez shared that the One Persons Trash and the Norwalk Now newsletters have loads of information; encouraged all to participate in the upcoming events and activities; reported on her attendance at the California C ontract Cities Association Annual (CCCA) Municipal Seminar where they discussed topics such as public safety, economic development, technology, and she hosted a panel with Los Angeles County and Riverside County Supervisors; announced she was elected as the Vice President for the California Contract Cities Association for the upcoming year ; reported on her attendance at the International Conference of Shopping Centers, where she and staff met with developers , restaurant owners, businesses; and thanked Kosmont, all City staff wh o participated and assisted with the conferences. Ramirez congratulated Perez on her newly elected position of CCCA; thanked staff for making the events a success ; announced splash pads will be up and running at various Norwalk Parks ; and thanked Levy Sun, Director of Community and Public Affairs for updating various social media platforms. Vice Mayor Rios wished all a safe and fun summer and encouraged all to view our social media platforms; highlighted topics covered in the Special Meeting held May 30 regarding allocation of funds, and the strategic plan; and thanked residents, community members , and staff for all their participation. Mayor Valencia thanked all in attendance and recognized dignitaries in attendance; reported on her attendance at the Memorial event, Lions Club Carnival; and Lions Club Banquet; and Southeast Water Coalition; commented on the May 30 special meeting; announced Meet the Mayor being held June 21 at Mr. Rosewoods; and Minutes of the Study Session and Regular Meetings
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3 requested the meeting me adjourned in memory of June Montenegro, former City employee.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Videos were shared highlighting the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Memorial Day Ceremony, firework safety and the “Bi-Weekly Review”.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vic e Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 2023. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2023 – MAY 13, 2023 AND MAY 14, 2023 – MAY 27, 2023
City Council approved
a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,131,929.66; the payroll check number 37808-37811 and the voucher numbers 318612 – 319068 in the total net amount of $839,561.12 for the pay period April 30, 2023 – May 13, 2023.
b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,102,869.95; the payroll check numbers 37812-37814 and the voucher numbers 319069 – 319528 in the total net amount of $822,782.58 for the pay period May 14, 2023 – May 27, 2023. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period May 9, 2023 through May 22, 2023, in the total amount of $2,841,005.67.
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4 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
City Council denied the claims filed by Catherine Allain, Florentina Falcon, Sandra Garcia, Mercury Insurance on behalf of Ayanna Smith, Hedy Peng, William Shelly, Shaniece Starnes, and Joshua Stockton. 830-01/06/07/13/16/19
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - MAY 31, 2023
No action was taken.
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-28 - STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
City Council adopted Resolution No. 23- 28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, ADOPTING THE 2023/24 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND
REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2023/24 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
RESOLUTION 23 -29 – ADOPTING PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
City Council adopted Resolution No. 23- 29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 - PRODUCTION OF THE CITY’S MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION (NORWALK NOW)
City Council approved Amendment No. 5 with Norwalk Printing Co. Inc., in the amount of $25,920 from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023 for the printing of the City's newsletter publication; the maximum compensation set forth is a sum not to exceed Six Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($6,480.00) (“the maximum compensation”) per month; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS FOR MAJOR BUS COMPONENTS AND MAJOR REPAIR SERVICES
FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved a three year agreement, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 with Cummins, Inc. for $80,000; Gillig, LLC for $50,000; and Western States Converters and Transmissions, Inc. for $25,000, for a total of $155,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for Major Bus Components and Major Repairs and an option to extend the agreements for two one- year periods for a total contract value of $465,000; and authorized the City Minutes of the Study Session and Regular Meetings
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AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT
City Council approved an agreement with One Diversified, LLC for Emergency Operations Center Audio/Visual Equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $295,927.88; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT NO. 7928.1 – AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 - CONSTRUCTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM PHASE 2 - ZONE 8, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-06
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 with CJ Concrete Construction adding $301,922 to Pr oject No. 7928; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT NO. 7927.1 – AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS - CONSTRUCTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE 2 ZONE 3, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-05
City Council:
a. approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with CJ Concrete Construction in the amount of $495,825 for Project No. 7927; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. approved Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Onward Engineering in the amount of $25,000 for Project No. 7929; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT NO. 1.7C4219 WEBSITE ENHANCEMENTS - WEBSITE DESIGN
SERVICES AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
City Council awarded a contract to Revize Software Systems for website design services and content management system upgrades in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments provided there Minutes of the Study Session and Regular Meetings
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APPOINTMENTS
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ORDINANCES
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 23 -1740U AMENDING CHAPTER 10.20 OF THE
NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND REVISING THE DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE -
Following a brief report provided by Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Council discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Rios requested the wording in the staff report be updated to better reflect how the streets will be impacted. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. Find that the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the following: CEQA Guidelines Section 15601(b)(3) as it will not result in a direct or indirect physical change or significant effect on the environment, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as an administrative activity of the government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment; and because the Urgency Ordinance relates to existing streets and does not approve a specific project within the City, none of the exceptions to categorical exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 23- 1740U, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.20 OF THE
NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND REVISING THE DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE
AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS, AND DETERMINING THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, and waive full reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes of the Study Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
June 6, 2023
7 REPORTS
PARK PROJECTS UPDATE
A report was provided by Christine Roberto, Public Services Manager. In response to a request for additional updates, Mr. Gomez confirmed that reports will be provided at upcoming meetings. The report was received and filed.
2023 STRATEGIC PLAN
Following a brief report provided by Jesus Gomez, City Manager, Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve the 2023 Strategic Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Yasuyo Ninomiya Teresa Ramsey, Carmen Verdugo, and Paki in person ; Angela Metcalfe, Alicia Galvan, Valerie Herz, Valerie Mena, Brenda Wanko, Katherine Sootkoos, Maggie Wilson via videoconference; the City Clerk submitted emails from Linda Morrison, Guita, and Linda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m., in memory of June Montenegro and Neal Freeman.
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO
ADMIN FEES/BOND 2013A
188874
$1,590.00
2 BECNEL UNIFORMS
UNIFORMS/PUB SFTY
188875
$153.08
3 BRADLEY PETERSEN
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
188876
$1,225.00
4 CAMYLLA CASTRO
REFUND/KIDS ADV CAMP
188877
$155.00
5 CARELIA ESPINOSA
NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
188878
$970.00
6 CHANTE SMITH
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188879
$250.00
7 CHEN JAY & LINDA H TR
UB REFUND
188880
$150.00
8 CLAUDIA CHICO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188881
$1,000.00
9 CLAYTON HADDEMAN
REFUND CITATION
188882
$465.00
10 PNC BANK
DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT/ST LIGHT LOAN
188883
$409,923.29
11 CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIBTION
188884
$277.97
12 CORODATA SHREDDING INC
SHREDDING SVCS
188885
$584.51
13 CSG CONSULTANTS INC
CONSULTANT SERVICES
188886
$77,589.00
14 HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER INC
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
188887
$1,044.12
15 WATER SHARK SYSTEMS LLC
HAZARDOUS/NON HAZARDOUS REMOVAL
188888
$313.15
16 PEDESTAL CAPITAL II LLC
MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
188889
$9,773.86
17 EDGAR PINEDA RIOS
PUB WORKERS/STAFF LUNCHEON
188890
$1,500.00
18 FELIPE AYON
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
188891
$500.00
19 GRAFFITI SHIELD INC
WINDOW FILM
188892
$690.39
20 HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE & BUS BATTERIES
188893
$948.91
21 I COPY INC
COPY CHRGS/C-WIDE
188894
$3,634.45
22 JENNIFER IBARRA
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188895
$500.00
23 JESSE HERNANDEZ
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188896
$250.00
24 JIM DEVOY
REFUND/SPECIAL EVENT
188897
$1,000.00
25 JUSTIN JHO
REFUND CLOSED ACCT
188898
$74.08
26 LYDIA CASTILLON
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188899
$1,000.00
27 MARIBEL MARTINEZ
REFUND PARKS DEPOSIT
188900
$500.00
28 MARY SAMANO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188901
$500.00
29 SO CALIF REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
COMMUTER BENEFITS
188902
$266.00
30 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
SHOPPING CART REMOVAL
188903
$1,605.80
31 NELLY SERRANO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188904
$1,000.00
32 NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CITY CONTRIBUTIONS
188905
$3,458.34
33 NORWALK LIONS CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRIBUTION/AV
188906
$640.00
34 OSORIO, JORGE J
UB REFUND
188907
$75.91
35 PRECISION MATERIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BUS STOP ASSESSMENT
188908
$30,000.00
36 RACHEL CONTRERAS
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188909
$250.00
37 JOHN PAUL RAMIREZ
MGMT WELLNESS PROGRAM
188910
$500.00
38 ROSIO MEDINA
PHA/FDS TRAINING REIMB
188911
$93.63
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
39 SECTRAN SECURITY INC
MONEY PICK UP & COUNT
188912
$1,640.41
40 SHELTER CLEAN SERVICES INC
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
188913
$164.50
41 TANK SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA
FUELING STATION SVCS
188914
$162.00
42 TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC
CONSULTANT SVCS
188915
$6,527.47
43 THE PITNEY BOWES BANK INC
POSTAGE DEPOSIT
188916
$10,000.00
44 ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
188917
$206.39
45 PHASE II SYSTEMS, A CA CORP
HR RETIRE CNTRB/MAY 2023
188918
$35,729.75
46 WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES LLC
CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR BUS
188919
$660.45
47 ANGELA GARNICA GARCIA
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188920
$1,772.10
48 ARIADNA RAYGOZA
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188921
$715.37
49 AUDRIANNA NICOLE SCHUCK
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188922
$721.10
50 CECILIA GARCIA
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188923
$961.46
51 HELEN MARIE FLORES
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188924
$686.76
52 ALLEN FAMILY DAY CARE LLC
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188925
$3,432.72
53 KRIS MARIE ROMERO
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188926
$686.76
54 LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188927
$659.46
55 MARGARITA AUDETAT DE MONTOYA
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188928
$772.24
56 MARIO JOSE LOPEZ
CHLD CARE ST1/APR 23
188929
$1,970.94
57 NANCY MICHELLE SANCHEZ ROSAS
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188930
$1,373.52
58 NICOLE CONTRERAS CARRASCO
CHILD CARE ST1/MAR 23
188931
$2,083.04
59 OLIVIER GARCIA LARA
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
188932
$511.48
60 CARMEN G BOSQUE CORDERO
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
188933
$1,074.11
61 LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHILD CARE /APR 23
188934
$2,903.76
62 MARYIN HERRERA
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
188935
$347.34
63 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
188936
$382.50
64 AFTER HOURS ANIMAL HOSPITAL INC
CAT NEUTER PROG #100
188937
$2,250.00
65 CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD
PERP REGISTRATION RENEWAL
188938
$1,470.00
66 SNC VETERINAY INC
FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
188939
$423.00
67 AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SVCS LLC
LOAN SERVICES
188940
$495.03
68 STEVEN ABEDNEGO CHAVEZ
LIEFGUARD T-SHIRTS
188941
$749.70
69 CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION/#4/#7927
188942
$80,037.50
70 CLARITA SMITH
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188943
$1,000.00
71 HASA INC
MAINTENANCE
188944
$1,474.80
72 EDNET CAREER INSTITUTE INC
SECURITY SVCS/FEB 2023
188945
$4,350.00
73 TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LP
PEST CONTROL SVCS
188946
$250.00
74 DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SVCS
188947
$255.00
75 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
PAINT SUPPLIES
188948
$6,455.04
76 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
188949
$7,232.09
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
77 FUEL PROS INC
FUELING STATION TESTING
188950
$550.00
78 GABRIEL HURTADO
MAYOR PRAYER BREAKFAST/DJ
188951
$500.00
79 GILLIG LLC
OEM PARTS
188952
$4,085.79
80 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
188953
$4,622.37
81 HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SUPPLIES
188954
$521.65
82 HOME OWNERSHIP FOR PERSONAL
10937 ANGELL/HOME
188955
$20,679.10
83 LAURA I LIRA FERNANDEZ
MAYOR BREAKFAST/BALLOONS
188956
$1,168.65
84 LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
188957
$23,236.27
85 LINDA TRUJILLO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188958
$1,000.00
86 LOURDES ISORDIA
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188959
$500.00
87 MJ PARK DVM INC
FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
188960
$600.00
88 NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS/ENVELOPES
188961
$2,231.67
89 MARK A SAAVEDRA
CONSTRUCTION
188962
$144,692.65
90 PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPING/C-WIDE
188965
$219,060.12
91 REPTACULAR ANIMALS CORPORATION
REPTACULAR SHOW
188966
$645.00
92 STEVE J WILLIAMS
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
188967
$6,190.00
93 SONYA RODARTE
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188968
$500.00
94 SOUTH COAST AQMD
AQDM FEE FY 22-23
188969
$153.23
95 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
188971
$207,182.54
96 TANK SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA
FUELING STATION SVCS
188972
$1,762.00
97 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
188973
$664.78
98 TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
A/C REPAIR
188974
$768.00
99 UNIFIRST CORPORATION
UNIFORMS
188976
$2,604.74
100
US ARMOR CORPORATION
BALLISTIC VEST
188977
$847.54
101
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CAL CARD CHGS/MAY23
188978
$220,358.88
102
VERNOLAS TOWING INC
ON-CALL TOWING SVCS
188979
$300.00
103
YAILIN SAHAGUN
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188980
$250.00
104
YOLANDA VELASCO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
188981
$250.00
105
4LEAF INC
CONSULTING SVCS
188982
$1,320.00
106
ANTHONY ABARCA
REPAIR SVS
188983
$17,289.00
107
AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SERVICE INC
SVC BACK UP GENERATOR
188984
$3,445.06
108
COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
188985
$139.34
109
AMERICAN MOVING PARTS LLC
BUS BRAKES & BUS COMPONENTS
188986
$2,426.14
110
PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR
FEEDLINE REPLACEMENT
188987
$33,000.00
111
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORATION
ASSOC
MEMBERSHIP DUES/FY24
188988
$18,000.00
112
ASSI SECURITY INC
SECURITY CARD READER MAINT
188989
$250.00
113
AY NURSERY
ARBOR DAY PLANT MATER
188990
$3,765.04
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
114
BLAIS & ASSOCIATES LLC
GRANT WRITING & ADMINISTRATION
188991
$7,517.25
115
LONG BEACH FORD LLC
FORD VEHICLE REPAIR SVCS
188992
$1,702.88
116
DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW
EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
188993
$5,044.69
117
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT & INCOME VERIFICATION
188994
$839.77
118
CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DIST
IMPORTED AND RECYCLED WATER
188995
$110,547.00
119
KINGDOM CAUSES INC
HOMELESS HOUSING NAVIGATION
188996
$19,805.70
120
CITY OF CERRITOS
WATER USAGE/APR 2023
188997
$30,960.83
121
COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
CHILD MENTAL HEALTH
188998
$15,000.00
122
CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA INC
EMGCY REPAIRS/STREET LT POLE
188999
$1,654.91
123
CUMMINS INC
MINOR REPAIR SERVICES
189000
$2,094.38
124
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
NEW TIRES
189001
$575.09
125
DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP
CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES
189002
$11,878.52
126
SOUTHERN CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
LOCK & SECURITY
189003
$277.50
127
HONEYCOTT INC
BEE/INSECT REMOVAL
189004
$280.00
128
KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
ECONOMIC/REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SVCS
189005
$15,073.50
129
GUY KYLE ENTERPRISES INC
PET LICENSE MAILING
189006
$6,860.23
130
DECALS BY DESIGN INC
BUS GRAPHICS
189007
$3,618.21
131
DENNIS HIKARU KATO
PUBLIC SAFETY CONSULTANT
189008
$2,520.00
132
DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST COTROL C/WIDE
189009
$130.00
133
DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED
C-WIDE PARKING STUDY
189010
$3,752.50
134
DREAM BIG PROJECT INC
CONTRIBUTION/MR
189011
$200.00
135
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC
SHERIFF SURVIELLANCE
189012
$309.69
136
FALCON FUELS INC
UNLEADED FUEL
189013
$34,984.46
137
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
P/R DED: 06/02/23
189014
$540.00
138
GABRIELA REGALADO
MGMT WELLNESS PROGRAM
189015
$500.00
139
GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
RECORDS RETENTION SCHED
189016
$2,350.00
140
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE LEASING SVCS
189017
$188.49
141
GREEN HALO SYSTEMS INC
ONLINE HOSTING SOFTWEAR
189018
$463.00
142
HOME OWNERSHIP FOR PERSONAL
10937 ANGEIL/HOME
189019
$7,385.00
143
INET INC
PERMIT SYSTEM FEES
189020
$1,550.00
144
JOE A GONSALVES & SON
LOBBYING SVCS/JUN 2023
189021
$2,420.00
145
KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS INC
IT MGMT SVCS/MAY 2023
189022
$22,505.00
146
COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
INDUSTRIAL WASTE SVCS FOR SEWER
189023
$5,584.28
147
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
LAW ENF SVCS/MAR 2023
189024
$1,320,825.12
148
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/060223
189025
$347.00
149
LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTRIBUTION/AV
189026
$200.00
150
LSA ASSOCIATES INC
PROF SVCS/12217 ROSECRANS
189027
$6,133.00
151
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
189028
$14,610.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
152
MOORE, IACOFANO, GOLTSMAN INC
PROFESSIONAL SVCS
189029
$10,663.55
153
NADA BUS INC
OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO
189030
$2,035.00
154
NEW ASIA FSE INC
GERDES SNACK BAR EQUIPMENT
189031
$4,986.74
155
JAVIER NIETO
10622 EVERST/CDBG
189032
$12,779.61
156
NORMS REFRIGERATION LLC
INSPECT ICE MACHINES
189033
$1,395.59
157
P & G WINDOW TINTING INC
ANTI GRAFFITI
189034
$2,400.00
158
PARKS COFFEE CALIFORNIA
COFFEE SUPPLIES/SNR CTR
189035
$1,380.79
159
MELANIE S. PAZ
CTA LEGISLATIVE CONF REIMB
189036
$74.39
160
POONAM DAVIS
TEMPORARY PART TIME STAFF
189037
$3,281.25
161
RIO HONDO COMM COLLEGE DISTRICT
FIELD TRAINING COURSE
189038
$560.00
162
ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
MISC EQUIP REPAIR
189039
$1,415.78
163
SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES
PLAN CHECK SVCS
189040
$1,486.70
164
MAGED MIKE SOLIMAN
CALBO CONF REIMB
189041
$141.56
165
CALIFORNIA STATE CONTROLLERS OFFICE
FTB OFFSETS 2022
189042
$1,572.63
166
LEVY SUN
CCC MUNICIPAL SEMINAR REIMB
189043
$72.74
167
SUNBELT RENTALS INC
CONCRETE GRINDER RENTAL
189044
$5,363.84
168
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD
PERMIT FEES/MS4 STORMWATER
189045
$75.00
169
WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
UNIFORMS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
189046
$561.06
170
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
REPAIRS
189047
$2,290.00
171
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
189048
$435.44
172
VIDIFLO LLC
ENGINEERING WK CONTROL ROOM
189049
$485.00
173
Z&K CONSULTANTS INC
CONSTRUCTION MGMT
189050
$9,188.00
174
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
189051
$14,353.74
175
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
189052
$180.83
176
VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
189054
$3,881.22
177
ADRIANA GUTIERREZ
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
189055
$500.00
178
ALBERTO MARTINEZ
NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
189056
$400.00
179
SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
ASPHALT CONCRETE
189057
$331.05
180
CLEAN ENERGY
CNG STATION MAINT
189058
$12,488.76
181
CDS NETWORK CONSULTING
BUSLIC REFUND
189059
$89.00
182
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
BUSLIC REFUND
189060
$99.00
183
CLAUDIA TAPIA
REFUND KIDS CAMP
189061
$310.00
184
COLIBRI ENTERTAINMENT INC
MARIACHI CLASS INSTRUCTOR
189062
$4,300.00
185
COOLSYS COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SOL
BUSLICENSE REFUND
189063
$99.00
186
CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW TESTING
189064
$525.00
187
DATA TICKET INC
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
189065
$400.00
188
WATER SHARK SYSTEMS LLC
HAZARDOUS/NON HAZARDOUS REMOVAL
189066
$5,995.50
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
189
DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189067
$89.00
190
DMG'S OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189068
$65.00
191
DON VALENZUELA
REFUND PARKS DEPOSIT
189069
$250.00
192
ELENA ANAYA
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
189070
$500.00
193
ELVIE DALIVA
UB REFUND
189071
$144.28
194
ENERGY SERVICE PARTNERS INC DBA:ESP
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189072
$99.00
195
EVOLVING MOTORS
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189073
$174.00
196
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC
OWNER REPRESENTIVE SERVICES
189074
$5,500.00
197
HAIR BY KAY
BUSINES LICENSE REFUND
189075
$61.50
198
HARVARD RPM LLC
UB REFUND
189076
$21.60
199
JAMES H DYKSTRA
FED ADVOCACY SVCS/MAY 2023
189077
$2,000.00
200
JUANA A REYES
UB REFUND
189078
$62.90
201
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
LAW ENF SVCS/MAR 2023
189079
$2,411.74
202
LITTLE LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTRIBUTION/JG
189081
$300.00
203
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
PARKING CITATION COURT SURCHARGE
189082
$31,730.00
204
MARIA AVILA
SENIOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
189083
$180.00
205
MAR'TISA CHAMBERS
REFUND YOUTH KICKBALL
189084
$40.00
206
MORGAN LATIMER LLC
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189085
$89.00
207
JOE'S SWEEPING INC
BUS STOP/SHELTER MAINT
189086
$109,516.25
208
NORMA GARCIA
NASC DEPOSIT REFUND
189087
$946.50
209
NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP
189088
$10,000.00
210
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS/ENVELOPES
189089
$8,769.02
211
PETER HUERTA
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
189090
$2,000.00
212
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
LEAGAL AD #23-34
189091
$1,131.75
213
WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES LLC
CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR BUS
189092
$3,521.04
214
BUCKNAM & ASSOCIATES INC
PROFESSIONAL SVCS/ENGINEERING
189093
$3,505.00
215
COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
POST OFFER MEDICAL SCREENING
189094
$1,050.00
216
AM PLUMBING AND ROOTER INC
PLUMBING REPAIR & SVCS
189095
$1,200.00
217
AMERICAN MOVING PARTS LLC
BUS BRAKES & BUS COMPONENTS
189096
$183.42
218
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT & INCOME VERIFICATION
189097
$848.76
219
CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC
CHILD CARE RECORDS
189098
$273.38
220
CUMMINS INC
OEM PARTS
189099
$2,279.12
221
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
NEW TIRES
189100
$218.38
222
SOUTHERN CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
LOCKS & SECURITY
189101
$1,172.88
223
HASA INC
SUPPLIES & CHEMICALS
189102
$2,040.74
224
DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SVCS
189103
$255.00
225
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
VEH #25QL4B LEASE/JUN 2023
189105
$39,514.07
226
GALLS LLC
RAIN JACKETS
189106
$1,825.28
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
227
GILLIG LLC
CHARGEPOINT EXPRESS 250 STATIONS
189107
$136,388.26
228
HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE & BUS BATTERIES
189108
$1,537.84
229
ISLAS TIRES INC
NEW TIRES
189109
$50.00
230
LANCE COTTEN
REPLACE WT#189080
189110
$715.00
231
LUIS ONTANEDA
OCTA BUS PASS REIMBURSEMENT
189111
$22.25
232
NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES INC
FY 24 MEMBERSHIP
189112
$120.00
233
NEXT LEVEL STAFFING
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189113
$488.00
234
NORMS REFRIGERATION LLC
ICE MACHINE REPAIRS
189114
$484.68
235
NORWALK YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
CONTRIBUTION/MR
189115
$1,000.00
236
NU CARE TRANSPORT INC.
BUSINESS LICENSE REFUND
189116
$61.50
237
ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES INC
UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT
189117
$56.64
238
GOLD ARC INC
REPAIR COUNCIL CHAMBERS DOOR
189118
$2,914.54
239
PETTY CASH C/O CATHY ESCOBEDO
VARIOUS/HR
189119
$225.00
240
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
MAYORS BREAKFAST PROGRAM
189120
$722.14
241
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
TANK FARM CLEAN UP
189121
$10,932.62
242
SAN BERNARDINO CNTY HUMAN
RESOURCES
FY 24 WRIB MEMBERSHIP
189122
$2,352.34
243
SONSRAY MACHINERY LLC
INSTALL FRONT LOADER
189123
$640.26
244
SOUTH COAST AQMD
AQMD FEES FY 22/23
189124
$153.23
245
TRANSIT HOLDING INC
NEW FLYER BUS OEM PARTS
189125
$81.09
246
THE LE FLORE GROUP LLC
TRIENNIEL PROCEDURES REVISION
189126
$4,810.00
247
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
LEGAL AD #23-25
189127
$454.50
248
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
REPAIRS
189128
$1,596.00
249
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
189129
$104.24
250
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
NORWALK NOW POSTAGE
189130
$5,416.27
251
WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES LLC
AUTOSCRUBBER
189131
$30,127.53
252
ANIYAH WILLIAMS
DANCE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
V15307
$2,689.20
253
ANTWANAE MAUDIE MICHELLE HILT
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
V15308
$532.80
254
ERICA JEAN HOLGUIN
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
V15309
$1,357.39
255
GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE ST1/MAR 23
V15310
$386.10
256
MARIA ESTHER LOMELI
CHILD CARE ST1/APR 23
V15311
$686.76
257
BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
CHILD CARE /APR 23
V15312
$2,443.86
258
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD CARE /APR 23
V15313
$686.76
259
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
V15314
$3,554.00
260
NATALLY KRISTINE AGUILAR
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
V15315
$222.58
261
DORA VILLARREAL
CHILD CARE ST3/APR 23
V15316
$1,620.91
262
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
FIN SYSTEM/JUN 2023
V15317
$12,871.34
263
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRB/PPE051323
V15318
$157,695.12
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
264
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPP/PPE 051323
V15319
$635.00
265
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/051923
V15320
$309.00
266
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PPE 051323
V15321
$34,154.01
267
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
HRLY BENEFITS ADJUST
V15322
$18,259.46
268
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFER COMP/PPE051323
V15323
$30,592.84
269
PAYMENTUS
PAYMNT PROCESING/APR
V15324
$1,367.60
270
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PP051323
V15325
$126,187.00
271
ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SVCS/FEB 2023
V15326
$36,311.45
272
JACQUELINE D JARQUIN
HOMEMAKING/SR GRANT
V15327
$180.00
273
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
ENGINEERING SUPPORT SVCS
V15328
$32,930.00
274
RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC
LEGAL SVCS/APR 2023
V15329
$473.83
275
LORENA ORTEGA
HOMEMAKING/SR GRANT
V15330
$90.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
May 23, 2023 through June 12, 2023
*****Total Warrants**** $4,352,084.16
Notes:
Voided Check(s):
I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.
Jana Stuard, Finance Director
188963, 188964, 188970, 188975, 189053, 189080 and 189104 City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Moises Mata, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 28, 2023 – JUNE 10, 2023 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period May 28, 2023 – June 10, 2023 totaling $1,446,077.10.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,446,077.10; the payroll check numbers 37815-37920 and the voucher numbers 319529 – 320001 in the total net amount of $1,075,970.95 for the pay period May 28, 2023 – June 10, 2023.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Background:
Claims against the City were filed by Annette Caraveo and John Mark Joseph Warden. Upon review, the City’s claims administrator has recommended denial of the claims.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by Annette Caraveo and John Mark Joseph Warden.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John Ramirez, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JUNE 14, 2023
Background:
At its meeting of June 14, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the following applications and took action as outlined below and in the attached Synopsis:
Planning Commission Action Final
•Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03, Precise Development Plan No. 2022-04 and Director Approval Request (DAR) No. 2022-05
•Planning Commission Action Not Final
•Zone Change No. 2022-02
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant on June 16, 2023.
Recommended Action:
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.
Attachments:
Planning Commission Synopsis
Planning Commission Synopsis, June 14, 2023
SYNOPSIS
PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 14, 2023
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361, WHICH ALLOWS PLANNING COMMISSION 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: [email protected] OR JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING BY CALLING 1-(669) 444-9171 OR USING THE ZOOM APP; MEETING ID: 929 283 6465# DURING THE MEETING TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM.
THE MEETING MAY BE VIEWED ON FIOS CHANNEL 32 OR CHARTER CHANNEL 3 OR ON THE CITY’S WEBPAGE AT: https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/meeting-agendas-393.
SPECIAL MEETING
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE
6:00 P.M.
Rosa Barragan, Chair
Linda Lopez, Vice Chair
Kim Apodaca, Planning Commissioner
Gabriel P. Garcia, Planning Commissioner
Luis Navas, Planning Commissioner
Public Comment: Comments may be made in person, submitted via email at: [email protected], or through the video/teleconference during the designated time on any item on the agenda or on any other matter within the jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Norwalk Municipal Code §2.08.020. The maximum time allowed is three minutes.
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 Planning Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Planning Commission meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Development Department, (562) 929-5744. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the Secretary if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection.
Writings and/or documents are available for inspection, by request in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday; telephone (562) 929-5744. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected].
Planning Commission Synopsis, June 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2 CALL TO ORDER6:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTECommissioner Apodaca
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERSCommissioner Apodaca, Commissioner Navas, Vice Chair Lopez and Chair Barragan. Commissioner Garcia was absent.
1. MEETING MINUTES – Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 31, 2023.
Planning Commission Action: Approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2022-03
PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 2022-04
DIRECTOR APPROVAL REQUEST (DAR) NO. 2022-05
Henry and Alice Kim, CNC Worldwide, Inc. (“Applicant”); a request to permit the demolition of an existing two-story, 2,500 square feet commercial building and to construct a new two-story, 8,715 square feet commercial building on a .52 acre site. The subject property is generally known as 12217 Rosecrans Avenue, located on the north side of Rosecrans Avenue and east of Norwalk Boulevard (also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8056-018-006, -005, -038, -023, - 024), in the Restricted Commercial (C-1) and Automobile Parking (P) zones. The project includes a request for:
(1) Zone Change No. 2022-02: To rezone a portion of the project site from Automobile Parking (P) to Restricted Commercial (C-1);
(2) Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03: To merge the existing six lots into one lot; (3) Precise Development Plan No. 2022-04: To permit the construction of a new two-story, 8,715 square foot commercial building;
(4) Director Approval Request No. 2022-05: To permit a six percent reduction (two spaces) from the required number of parking spaces; and
(5) Environmental: Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects).
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-12 recommending City Council approval of Zone Change No. 2022- 02; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-13 to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-14 to approve Precise Development Plan No. 2022-04 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and
(4) Adopt Resolution No. 23-15 to approve Director Approval Request No. 2022-05 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and
(5) Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects).
Planning Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendations by a vote of 4-0 with an added condition that the existing block wall be painted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
ADJOURNMENT 6:34 P.M.
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FINDINGS
Background:
On October 5, 2021 City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-64, authorizing the City to continue to teleconference open meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361). One of the requirements of AB 361 as found in Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) is if a state of emergency remains active, or state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, in order to continue to teleconference without posting or other Brown Act compliance requirements the legislative body/City Council shall every 30 days after adopting the initial Resolution, make the following findings by majority vote:
(A) The legislative body has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency. (B) Any of the following circumstances exist (i) The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person or (ii) State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
Following discussion at the March 21, 2023 meeting, City Council voted to continue bringing back this item for consideration every 30 days through the end of 2023 to evaluate the current state of the City and determine if it is still necessary to offer virtual participation.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
City Council June 20, 2023
AB 361 Findings Page No. 2
4 5
8 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
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.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-34 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Background:
The Gann Initiative, which was approved by California voters on November 6, 1979 (Article XIIIB of the State Constitution), places limitations on the appropriations of state and local governments and further provides for appropriations limit increases for cost of living/per capita income and population changes. Under Government Code Section 7910, the City is annually required to establish and adopt by resolution its appropriations limit in conformance with the requirements of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
Resolution No. 23-34 and supporting Exhibit A reflect the City’s Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24 of $107,265,343. Based on the proposed budget, the appropriations that are subject to this limit total $65,997,174 (Appropriations Subject to Limitations). As a result of the annual Appropriations Limit being greater than the appropriations subject to the limit, the City is in compliance with the provisions of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-34 - Annual Appropriations Limit for
FY 23-34
Page No. 2
3 5
6 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action adheres to the City’s values to be fiscally responsible, ethical and transparent in City’s stewardship; and it will further the City’s strategic plan goal (3) Create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 23-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 23-34
2. Appropriations Subject to Limitations
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
WHE
REAS, the voters of California on November 6, 1979, added Article XIIIB to the State Constitution placing various limitations on the appropriations of the state and local governments; and
WHE
REAS, Proposition 111 established fiscal year 1986-87 as the base year for establishing the appropriations limit; and
WHE
REAS, the City of Norwalk has complied with all the provisions of Article XIIIB in determining the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
NOW
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023/24 is $107,265,343 as reflected on Exhibit “A,” attached hereto.
Section 2. In calculating the appropriations limit, the City has utilized the California per capita personal income growth factor for Fiscal Year 2023/24 as shown on Exhibit “A.”
Section 3. The City utilized the population growth factor for the City of Norwalk for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to calculate the appropriations limit, as shown on Exhibit “A.” Section 4. The City reserves the right to change or revise any growth factors associated with the calculation of the appropriations limit if such changes or revisions would result in a more advantageous appropriations limit in the present or future.
Section 5. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix h er signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
AP
PROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June 2023.
______
____________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______
____________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Appropriations Limit Calculation
Appropriations Limit FY 2022/23 $ 103,438,132
Adjustment Factor for FY 2023/24 x 1.0370
Appropriations Limit FY 2023/24 $ 107,265,343
Calculation of Adjustment Factor for FY 2023/24
=4 . 4 4 %
Population Change - City = -0.71 %
Population Change - County = -0.75 %
Per Capita converted to a ratio: 4.44+ 100
Appropriations Limit FY 2023/24 100
Population converted to a ratio: -0.71 + 100
100
Calculation of adjustment factor for FY 2023/24 1.0444 x .9929 = 1.0370 = 0.9929
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF NORWALK
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Per Capita Cost Of Living Change
= 1.0444
Resolution No. 23-34
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Appropriations Subject to Limitation
Total Revenues FY 2023/24 235,574,930 $
Less: Revenues Excluded from the Limit (119,178,574)
Non-Proceeds of Taxes (50,399,182)
Proceeds of Taxes 65,997,174
Less: Exclusions -
Appropriations Subject to Limitation 65,997,174 $
Summary:
Appropriations Limit FY 2023/24 (Resolution No. 23-xx) 107,265,343$ Less: Appropriations Subject to Limitation (65,997,174) Favorable Variance (Amount is Under Appropriation Limit) 41,268,169$
CITY OF NORWALK
APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO LIMITATION
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance /Treasurer
Jennifer Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY AND
FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN
Background:
A Comprehensive Fee Study is generally completed once every 10 years with the purpose of establishing fees, rates, and charges for services, provided that such fees, rates, and charges do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing said services.
To reflect total program costs, a Cost Allocation Plan is also necessary to allocate general City administrative costs to all City programs. It is both common practice and advantageous to the City to complete both the study and plan concurrently.
The results of these studies provide the City with the knowledge and tools to ensure that current cost recovery practices are compliant with local and state laws while developing cost recovery policies that balance the needs of the General Fund against subsidies to promote growth and development. This will allow the City Council to update the City’s fees to reflect current costs, or to subsidize a portion of fees for specific activities at the City Council’s discretion.
The City’s last User Fee Study was completed in May of 2007. In an effort to accurately, fairly, and reasonably determine the full cost of providing services to the community, an updated fee study and accompanying cost allocation plan is needed.
On April 3, 2023 the City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) 23-721 to solicit firms to prepare the Comprehensive User Fee Study and Cost Allocation plan. Requested services included:
•Comprehensive review of the City’s existing fee structure. •Comparing service costs with existing recovery levels. •Surveying comparable cities in California to determine best practices and trends.
City Council June 20, 2023
Agreement - Comprehensive Fee Study and Full Cost
Allocation Plan
Page No. 2
3 5
2 •Development of a cost allocation model used for calculating full service costs. •Preparation of a supplemental federally compliant cost allocation plan.
A total of five proposals were received from the following firms:
•ClearSource Financial Consulting
•Matrix Consulting Group
•MGT of America, LLC
•Revenue & Cost Specialists
•Willdan Financial Services
An evaluation committee comprised of City staff from the Finance Department, Community Development Department, and the Recreation Department evaluated the submittals. As part of the typical RFP process, the submitted proposals were evaluated based on criteria set forth in RFP 23-721. Each firm’s proposal was provided an initial score based on the review.
The two top-scoring firms were then invited to interview with City staff. The firms were evaluated on their presentation and a questions and answers session. Based on the outcome of the interview process, ClearSource Financial Consulting received the overall highest ranking and was determined to be the most qualified to conduct the requested services. Results of the ranking and fee proposals are shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1 – Qualification Ranking Summary
Firm Name Qualification Ranking Fee Proposal
ClearSource Financial
Consulting 1 $48,600
Matrix Consulting Group 2 $59,000
Staff reviewed ClearSource Financial Consulting’s fee proposal of $48,600 and determined the fee was commensurate with the work being proposed and within the City’s available budget for this study.
Fiscal Impact:
The total fiscal impact for preparation of the User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan is $48,600.
The item is currently budgeted within the fiscal year 2022/23 budget as summarized in Table 2 below.
Table 2 – Available Funding
Fund Budget Unit Available Budget Anticipated Cost
General Fund 101-10-1501-2081 $70,000 $48,600
City Council June 20, 2023
Agreement - Comprehensive Fee Study and Full Cost
Allocation Plan
Page No. 3
3 5
2 Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action is consistent with the City’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan Goal 3 of Creating and Sustaining a Resilient and Economically Prosperous City.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with ClearSource Financial Consulting for preparation of a User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan in the amount of $48,600; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
Devon Jimenez, Controller/Deputy Treasurer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-32 - BUDGET AMENDMENT - APPROPRIATION OF
PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION
PROJECTS
Background:
On November 6, 1990, the Los Angeles County electorate approved Proposition C, which increased the County Sales Tax by one-half cent to provide funds for public transportation projects. Twenty percent of these funds are allocated to municipalities based on population (Prop C Local Return funds). Cities have the year of receipt plus three additional years to expend the funds. The stated purposes and eligible use of these funds is to improve transit service and operation, to reduce traffic congestion, to improve air quality, to efficiently operate and improve the condition of the streets and freeways utilized by public transit, and to reduce foreign fuel dependence.
In Norwalk, Prop C Local Return (Prop C) funds have been used for a variety of eligible transportation projects such as traffic control measures, streets and roads, active transportation, etc. Norwalk proactively utilizes Prop C funds in a timely manner. Therefore, to avoid potential lapsing of Prop C funds that are required to be expended by June 30, 2023 in the amount of $881,200; these funds will be reprogrammed to support Norwalk Transportation Department’s expenditures for the following qualifying projects:
• Special Service Paratransit (Dial-a-Ride) $550,000 • Security for Fixed Route Services and Bus Operators $25,000 • Electric Bus Charging Station ($166,000)
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-32 - Budget Amendment
Appropriation of Prop C Local Return Funds
Page No. 2
4 3
8 • Bus Stop Improvement Program (Bus Stop Assessment) $40,000 • Security Surveillance System (Transportation Center) $100,200 Expenditures for these projects total $881,200.
Fiscal Impact:
A Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget amendment is required to reflect reallocation of current Transportation Department operating/capital match expenditures to the Prop C Local Return funding. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT’S ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXPENDITURES, in the amount of $881,200.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23-32
RESOLUTION NO. 23-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT’S
ELIGIBLE PROJECT EXPENDITURES
WHEREAS, the Proposition C Local Return program is a one-half cent sales tax measure approved by Los Angeles County voters on November 6, 1990 to provide funds for developing and/or improving public transportation; and WHEREAS, the Proposition C Ordinance directs that the Local Return funds be used for eligible projects to include Street and Roads, Signal Synchronization, Bikeways and Bike Lanes, Congestion Management, Public Transit Services, Bus Stop Improvements and Maintenance, Transit Security, Capital Public Transit, etc.; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk desires to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget to support Transportation Department’s expenditures for qualifying projects to avoid lapse of funds; and.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the City of Norwalk has sufficient Proposition C Local Return funds available to provide for these budget adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following accounts:
Account Number Debit Credit
710-45-4501-2080 $550,000
227-45-4501-3995 $550,000
710-45-4501-2058 $25,000
227-20-2111-2058 $25,000
712-45-4503-3892 $166,000
227-45-4501-3831 $166,000
710-45-4500-2080 $40,000
227-30-3302-2081 $40,000
713-70-7854-2080 $100,200
227-70-7854-2080 $100,200
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June 2023.
_____________________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Christine Roberto, Public Services Manager
Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 10 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024
Background:
On June 17, 2003, the City and Parking Concepts Incorporated (PCI) entered into an agreement to perform parking management services for the parking lots and parking structure associated with the City’s Civic Center area. As allowed for in the agreement, the term of the agreement has been extended for additional periods. Amendment No. 9 is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023.
PCI is requesting a 5% annual increase for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.
Description FY 2023/24 Approximate Monthly Charge Supervisor Hourly Rate (1 staff) $ 24.64 $ 4,634.00 Cashier Hourly Rate (2 staff) $ 19.46 $ 6,184.00 Monthly Base Fee $ 4,693.00
Language has been added to this proposed amendment to incorporate possible changes to the operation when the City Hall Lawn/Entertainment District project breaks ground. Compensation will remain the same until the service for the City Hall parking lot is no longer required. At that time, the City will be charged for one full time attendant, instead of two, an approximate savings of $3,000 monthly. The monthly base fee will also decrease by 30%, for a new monthly base fee of $3,285. The City is also charged approximately $500 a month for credit card fees.
Beginning July 1, monthly invoice total will be approximately $15,973. Once construction begins, the new monthly charge will be approximately $11,492.
City Council June 20, 2023
Agreement Amendment – Parking Management
Services
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0 To date, PCI has performed their duties in a superior manner with high regard to customer service and owner loyalty. PCI’s knowledge and expertise in the parking services business is highly regarded and a valuable tool as the City strives to provide the most efficient parking in the Civic Center area.
As there is a need to continue performing parking management services for the Civic Center area, staff is requesting City Council authorize continued service utilizing PCI for parking management services for an additional one-year term, to expire on June 30, 2024, reducing compensation when construction begins. The City may terminate the agreement, without cause, upon 30-days written notice.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY 2023/24 budget will include $185,000 in the Parking Structure budget for the continuation of this contract service.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 10, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one-year term beginning July 1, 2023 as well as updating the payment terms; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jose Melgoza, Program Supervisor
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-35 - STAGE 1 CHILD CARE SERVICES THREE YEAR
CONTRACT
Background:
Since 1980, the City has received annual funding from the State of California for providing an Alternative Payment Child Care Program for low-income families that live or work in Norwalk. These funds are specifically allocated for current and/or terminated low-income California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants and low- income working parents in need of childcare. Care of children is provided in local established licensed centers or family day care homes. Parents contribute to the costs of the care according to their income and a fee scale set by the State of California Department of Education.
In 1998 the City’s Social Services Department was awarded funding for the CalWORKs Stage 1 program to service Norwalk residents. The purpose of the Stage 1 contract is to provide childcare services to CalWORKs families newly enrolled into the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) system. This contract allows the City to offer continuity of childcare services into our Stage 2 and Stage 3 program under the CalWORKs child care continuum of care plan.
The Stage 1 contract is for three fiscal years, 2023-2026, in an amount of $3,392,000 per fiscal year, for a grand total of $10,176,000. In order to continue providing childcare services to Norwalk residents under the CalWORKs Stage 1 Program, this contract is being presented to City Council for approval. This grant fund will allow the enrollment of more than 270 children in the CalWORKs Stage 1 Child Care Program.
Fiscal Impact:
Restricted grant funds will cover the entire cost of the program.
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-35 - Stage 1 Child Care Development
Program Contract
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4 Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE STAGE 1 CHILD CARE THREE YEAR CONTRACT
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES FOR FUNDING OF THE CalWORKs STAGE 1 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-2026; and
b. authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any other amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23-35
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK APPROVING THE CHILD CARE THREE YEAR
CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL
SERVICES FOR FUNDING OF THE CalWORKS STAGE 1 CHILD
CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-
2026
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk has established a child care program through its Social Services Department; and
WHEREAS, in order to certify the approval of City Council to enter into this transaction with the Department of Public Social Services for the purpose of providing child care and development services for Fiscal Years 2023/2026 it is necessary that this resolution be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Council of the City of Norwalk authorizes entering into a contract with the Department of Public Social Services and authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
______________________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-36 APPROVING THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 Background:
The City has received funding from Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), now known as the LA County Aging and Disabilities Department (ADD) and the County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to provide the Supportive Services Program (SSP), since 2000. The City’s program is designed to help Norwalk seniors remain independent in their own homes and to avoid premature, or inappropriate, institutionalization. In- home services are provided to frail elderly individuals, 60 and older living in Norwalk. These funds are specifically allocated to provide homemaking, personal care, in-home respite, and case management services to Norwalk seniors. The services are provided by in-home workers who are contracted with the City. The SSP serves approximately 50 – 55 Norwalk seniors per fiscal year.
The ADD and AAA require that the City acquires authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement for the City’s Los Angeles County allocation of the Supportive Services Program Subaward (and any amendments thereto) for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Fiscal Impact:
Restricted grant funds will cover the entire cost of the program.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
City Council June 20, 2023
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8 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; and
b. approve agreement with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to fund the Supportive Services Program in the amount of $49,262, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23-36
RESOLUTION NO. 23-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk has established an in-home help program for Norwalk seniors through its Social Services Department; and WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department has been awarded the funds for providing services for older adults under the Older Americans Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk wishes to submit a signed, executed Supportive Services Program agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to certify the approval of City Council to enter into this transaction with the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department for the purpose of providing Norwalk seniors with vital in-home care assistance for Fiscal Year 2023/24, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Approves the submittal of a signed, executed Supportive Services Program agreement.
Section 2.Designates the City Manager as authorized to sign the Supportive Services Program agreement, binding the City to the Subaward (and any amendments or addendums thereto), and approve and accept Subaward funds on behalf of the City.
Section 3.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-37 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE NORWALK SENIOR CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 Background:
The Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (ADD) runs the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP), which provides funding through grants and subawards for the congregate and home delivered meal program, also known as the Senior Nutrition Program, for the senior citizen population of the City. In Fiscal Year 2019/20 the City and ADD mutually agreed to collaborate though a direct agreement to achieve the City’s objective of effectively serving the senior community.
During, the COVID-19 pandemic, the City continued to serve meals by delivery, providing hot, fresh, and frozen meals to over 250 seniors, as well as over 225 home bound seniors. Over 60,000 meals have been delivered to congregate seniors and more than 40,000 meals were delivered to home bound seniors. On April 25, 2023, the City reopened its two congregate nutrition sites, allowing seniors to return to enjoy in-person daily hot meals, while still providing daily hot meals to over 200 home bound seniors.
ADD continues to monitor the situation of covering the daily cost by providing additional funding through amendments to ensure the delivery of meals to the senior community. This fiscal year a new agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, will allow the continued congregate meal service, at both locations, as well as the home delivered meal program.
Fiscal Impact:
Operating Funds for the Senior Nutrition Program are coming from the Los Angeles County Elderly Nutrition Program, and are included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget.
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-37 - Senior Nutrition Program –
Agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC
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7 Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AGING AND DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT, FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2023/24;
b. approve Amendment No. 11 with the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department to fund the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $988,100 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
c. approve an agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, to provide cooked meals for the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $490,000 from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
d. authorize the City Manager to enter into the amendment and agreement, provided funds are available in the budget, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23-37
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AGING & DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE ELDERLY
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk has established an Elderly Nutrition Program through its Social Services Department; and
WHEREAS, in order to certify the approval of the City Council to enter into this transaction with the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department for the purpose of providing nutritious lunches, and nutrition counseling, to the senior community, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Council authorizes entering into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department, authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jennifer Lopez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 7 – GRANT RESEARCH AND WRITING
SERVICES
Background:
The City has contracted with Blais and Associates (“Consultant”) to provide grant research and writing services since 2014. The agreement has been amended several times since then to allow for the continuation of grant writing services. The agreement was last amended on July 1, 2021.
Various funding levels have been approved to support the Consultant’s grant research and writing services. The Consultant offers services based on their scope of work and requests made by the City. The last amendment included an approved budget not exceeding $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Throughout the contract, the Consultant has secured $14,627,800 in grant funding for the City.
Additionally, the Consultant continues to track and present City staff with fact sheets and information on any grant funding announcements in accordance with the City’s project priorities.
Project priorities are established by the City and are updated annually to fit the City’s needs.
Based on the Consultant’s fees to date of $359,630 and the total amount of $14,627,800 awarded through May 2023, the Consultant’s grant services have produced a return on investment of $41 to $1.
The work of the Consultant has been a benefit for the City, helping to fulfill the City Council’s direction of pursuing grant-funded opportunities wherever possible. Staff recommends continuing this partnership to optimize the City’s ability to secure financial support for programs and projects. Amendment No. 7 extends the agreement from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually.
City Council June 20, 2023
Agreement Amendment - Grant Writing Page No. 2
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9 Fiscal Impact:
Funds in the amount of $50,000 have been included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget process.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 7 with Blais and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per Fiscal Year for grant research and writing services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Amendment No. 7
AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Amendment No. 7 is entered into as of July 1, 2023 (“Seventh Amendment”) and is to that certain Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Norwalk, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Blais & Associates, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”) dated February 1, 2014 (“Agreement”).
RECITALS
A. On February 1, 2014, City and Consultant entered into the Agreement for Consultant to provide grant writing and grant administration services; and B. On February 2, 2016, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2017 (“First Amendment”).
C. On July 1, 2017, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2018 (“Second Amendment”)
D. On July 1, 2018, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2019 (“Third Amendment”)
E. On July 1, 2019, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2020 (“Fourth Amendment”)
F. On July 1, 2020, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2021 (“Fifth Amendment”)
G. On July 1, 2021, the City and Consultant extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2023 (“Sixth Amendment”)
H. The parties desire to amend the Agreement to modify the term of the Agreement in addition to compensation for the additional term.
The parties therefore agree as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from February 2, 2014 through June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 13 herein.” Section 2. The City shall compensate Consultant at the hourly and reimbursable rates provided in Exhibit C. The maximum amount of compensation and reimbursements for expenses the City shall pay Consultant shall be $50,000 during Fiscal Year 2023/24 unless the City Council
shall authorize a greater sum. City staff shall not withhold federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from each payment made to the Consultant.” Section 3. Except as amended by this Seventh Amendment, all other provisions of the Agreement, shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Seventh Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and the Sixth Amendment, the provisions of this Seventh Amendment shall control.
The parties are signing this Seventh Amendment on the date stated in the introductory clause.
CITY OF NORWALK
By: ___
Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
DATE: ___________
ATTEST:
By: ___
Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ___
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, City
Attorney
BLAIS & ASSOCIATES
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
(Please note, two signatures required for
corporations under Cal. Corp. Code, §
313, unless corporate documents
authorize only one person to sign this
Agreement on behalf of the corporation.)
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Manager Consultant
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT - ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-03 Background:
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District, County of Los Angeles, 85 incorporated cities within the coastal watersheds of Los Angeles County, Ventura County Watershed Protection District, County of Ventura, and 10 incorporated cities within Ventura County (hereinafter referred to separately as Permittees and jointly as Dischargers) are subject to waste discharge requirements (WDRs) for their municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) discharges originating from within their jurisdictional boundaries composed of stormwater and non- stormwater as set forth per Order No. R4-2021-0105, NPDES Permit No. CAS004004. This latest Order was adopted on July 23, 2021, became effective on September 11, 2021, and will expire September 11, 2026.
Stormwater discharges from the City through its MS4 are allowable within pollutant levels defined by the regulatory requirements of the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards.
Technical expertise is required to comply with the permit as water quality standards are updated; to address and report potential pollutant discharges and avoid the possibility of permit non- compliance that may result in costly fines. For these reasons, staff uses consultant services with the expertise to manage the complexities of the permit.
On June 19, 2018, City Council approved an agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., (JLHA) for $90,000 annually for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023 for professional services to provide MS4 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance and support services.
City Council June 20, 2023
Agreement Amendment – MS4 Permit Compliance
Services
Page No. 2
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0 JLHA has been essential in providing compliance services. Extending MS4 permit compliance services with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. for FY 2023/24 allows for them to continue to provide the required compliance services such as plan review; site assessments; facilities inspections (industrial, commercial and construction projects); and generating required compliance and annual reports.
Fiscal Impact:
Stormwater-related expenditures are budgeted within Water and General Fund budgets.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 1 for MS4 permit compliance services with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.; increasing the existing contract amount by $83,835 and extending the term through June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Manager Consultant
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Background:
On May 16, 2017, City Council awarded a contract to Willdan Engineering (Willdan) to provide City traffic engineering services. The term was initially for five years and expired on June 30, 2022. Per City Council approval, Amendment No. 1 was executed on September 19, 2018, which named Farhad Iranitalab as City Traffic Engineer, and also named Vanessa Munoz as City Representative. On June 7, 2022, City Council approved Amendment No. 2, which extended the Professional Services Agreement term through June 30, 2023 and increased the contract amount.
Public Services staff has many responsibilities regarding capital improvement and operational projects (CIP) which are currently in progress. The CIPs require California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearance, design/review, and construction efforts. The private development projects also require review of proposed design typically off-site and anything that provides services to the project site. There are presently ongoing projects and programs, which require traffic engineering and oversight. These include traffic signal improvements projects; ongoing management of the City adopted speed hump program; the on-going citywide multi-faceted traffic and related requests; all of which require review, analysis and technical responses. This represent just a few of the responsibilities and projects traffic engineering and related work items routinely address.
There have also been a few large traffic signal improvement projects in progress during the past five years requiring Willdan’s technical expertise. These projects are federally funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. It is essential to maintain Willdan’s involvement, as they have been vital to traffic engineering consulting, providing recommendations, and their reviews for CIP projects.
City Council June 20, 2023
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1 Serving as the City’s Traffic Engineer, Willdan has been essential in their traffic engineering review of and recommendations for the many projects that are occurring throughout the City in various capacities to insure impacts are identified, addressed and mitigated.
To acquire consulting services, the procurement process normally calls for solicitation of a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is typically a four to six month process to review, analyze, award and engage these professional services. A six-month extension of these services would provide staff the time necessary to start a new solicitation for the traffic engineering services.
From the information presented, staff recommends extending the existing traffic engineering services contract with Willdan for six months in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 to maintain continuity and proper coordination of the provided traffic engineering services to the City.
Based on the above information and review by staff, extending the traffic engineering services with Willdan for six months in FY 2023/24 allows for CIP projects progress to continue; allow for the City’s adopted neighborhood traffic management program to continue, grow and adapt; and provide City Staff adequate time for the RFP process to reacquire traffic-engineering services.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 3 for traffic engineering services with Willdan Engineering for six months in FY 2023/24, increase the existing contract amount to $130,000 and extending the term through December 31, 2023 with the option to extend for an additional six months to account for unplanned/unforeseen delays as needed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Nazareth Jaramillo, Account Clerk III
SUBJECT: 2023 APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS Background:
Each year the City receives applications for retail fireworks sales permits. Norwalk Municipal Code Section 5.36 authorizes up to 20 qualified organizations to sell safe and sane fireworks between July 1 and July 4 annually.
An orientation meeting with representatives from the applicant organizations and each wholesaler was held on March 16, 2023. Fifteen organizations attended this meeting and received presentations made by staff from Finance, Public Safety, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. These presentations outlined the rules, regulations and proper safety procedures for fireworks stands. The orientation meeting was mandatory and considered part of the application process.
The deadline for submitting an application requesting the fireworks sales permit was May 1, 2023. The City received 15 applications and they were all reviewed and deemed qualified based on the process and qualifications previously approved by City Council.
As the number of qualified applications for retail fireworks permits did not exceed 20, a random drawing was not required. The following organizations are to receive a retail fireworks sales permit:
City Council June 20, 2023
2023 Retail Fireworks Sales Permits Page No. 2
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2 Qualified Applicants: Stand Locations:
1. Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade 12400 Studebaker Rd
2. Bajans and Friends for Health and Ed 13905 Pioneer Blvd
3. Bernabe Community Center 11005 Firestone Blvd
4. Calvary Community Church 14626 Pioneer Blvd
5. Dream Big Project 11461-11481 Rosecrans Ave
6. Jobs Daughters 13323 Goller Ave.
7. John Glenn High School 12110 Walnut St
8. Knights of Columbus 12523 Alondra Blvd
9. La Senda Antigua 15014 Studebaker Rd
10. New Harvest Christian Fellowship 11364 Imperial Hwy
11. Norwalk Elks Lodge #2142 11300 Firestone Blvd
12. Norwalk Little League 11016 Rosecrans Ave
13. Norwalk Wesleyan Church 12319 Norwalk Blvd
14. Parents in Support of Youth Activities 11623 Rosecrans Ave
15. Combat Baseball 14835 Pioneer Blvd.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the organizations eligible to obtain retail fireworks permits and authorize issuance of permits.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 - EMERGENCY STREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND STREET LIGHT POLE
REPLACEMENTS
Background:
In August 2018, the City took ownership of 3,333 existing street light poles citywide that were purchased from Southern California Edison. In September 2019, the City advertised for emergency on-call street light repair, replacement, and maintenance services. Services include, but are not limited to, repairs for street light pole knockdowns, exposed or damaged electrical components and wiring, damaged traffic signal cabinets, vandalism, and copper wire theft and services requiring an experienced traffic signal technician. The Contractor provides all equipment, materials, vehicles, transportation, personnel, and licenses and certifications necessary to complete the work.
Agreements are based on the Contractor’s hourly labor and equipment rates for responding to incidents during normal business hours versus after hours. A 12% mark-up is included for street light poles purchased by the City, stored, and installed by the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to respond to any emergency knockdown within 45 minutes. On an annual basis, the City budgets for these services, in addition to the costs for purchasing replacement street light poles, street light fixtures and bulbs, and traffic signal and other related supplies and materials.
Due to the nature of emergency response services, and availability of contractors, staff recommended entering into agreements with two contractors. If City staff are not able to reach the primary contractor, or they are not able to respond within the timeline, the secondary contractor is contacted. In October of 2019, City Council approved agreements with Siemens Mobility Inc. of Riverside (now Yunex LLC “Yunex”) as the primary contractor and Computer Service Company (now Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. “Crosstown”) as the secondary
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Street Light Maintenance and Pole Replacements
Agreement Amendment
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5 contractor for emergency on-call services. The initial agreement term was from the effective date through June 30, 2021, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods through June 30, 2023.
Services provided by Yunex and Crosstown have been essential with handling of street light and traffic signal related repairs, replacements, and maintenance needs. Extending the agreement terms for services with Yunex and Crosstown for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 allows them to address the City’s current open work orders with existing street light poles in stock, and assist City staff with future emergencies that may arise.
Fiscal Impact:
Costs for these services will vary depending on the personnel and equipment needed, time spent to complete the work, and pricing of street light poles and materials needed. Estimated expenditures for both Yunex and Crosstown are included in the proposed FY 2023/24 Public Services General Fund budget.
Citizens Advised: N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation: N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Agreement Amendment No. 3 for Emergency Street Light Maintenance Service Provider and Street Light Pole Replacement Services with:
a. Yunex LLC extending the contract term to June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. extending the contract term to June 30, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments: N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:
With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.
There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (4), Historical Heritage (4), Parks & Recreation (1), Public Safety (2), and Social Services (1), and the Youth Commission (all 15). The Youth Commission does not have any members at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.
Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Those positions are: one at-large Community Representative and one Outside Authority with Expertise in Art.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
Terms of office are posted.
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4 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Councilmembers make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.
Attachments:
Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 06/20/2023
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AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Public Safety
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Parks & Recreation
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Social Services
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Brammer, Lisa Community Promotion Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Trejo, Mandie Community Promotion Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/24
Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 3/21/23-12/31/24 Hardy, Marlene Historical Heritage Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Hidalgo, Ericka Historical Heritage Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Parks & Recreation Commission Rios -12/31/24
Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Garcia, Steve Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Napier, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/31/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 4/7/20-12/31/24 Garcia, Gabe Planning Commission Valencia 4/7/20-12/31/24 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/31/26 Navas, Luis Planning Commission Ramirez 4/21/20-12/31/24 Vacant Public Safety Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Public Safety Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 4/18/12-12/31/24 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 06/20/2023
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Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Knieling, DiAnn Public Safety Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Peňa, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Clemente, Cynthia Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Diosdado, Helen Senior Citizens Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Mesa, Martha Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Social Services Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31-24 Garcia, Andrea Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 3/21/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Stodola, Mary Social Services Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointed Present Term
Apodoca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Matus, Hannah Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Valencia -1231/24 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
NMC §15.44.060 A: Designation
Vacant Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Stefenhagen, Gordon Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/17/23-12/31/24 City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SOUTHEAST LOS
ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Background:
The City is a member of the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (WDB), which oversees federal job training monies spent in the seven member cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood and Norwalk. The WDB is similar to a career center, offering job search assistance, vocational training and career counseling and assessment. Additionally, the WDB has a number of services for business. These include employee and potential employee assessment services, training programs, and a pool of potential employees. The WDB partners with businesses, schools, and government entities to coordinate resources and services.
Candidates to serve as representatives are nominated by a Norwalk business association (such as the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Optimists, etc.) to serve two-year terms. The City Council then either accepts or denies the nomination. If accepted by the City Council, the nominee is submitted to the WDB Policy Board, where it will be upheld or rejected.
Representation
The City has two seats on the WDB that typically serve two-year terms. If the two-year term expires and the representatives have not yet been re-appointed, they continue to serve until either re-appointed or replaced by the Policy Board.
Mr. Tracy Polley has represented the City since November 2014 and is in good standing with the WDB. Mr. Derthick represented the City since 2010, but resigned from the WDB leaving a vacancy. The Chamber of Commerce has nominated Richard Le Gaspi to fill the vacancy.
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6 Mr. Le Gaspi is a long-time resident, Area Manager for TNT Fireworks, has served as a City Commissioner since 1992, is a member of other service organizations within the community, and serves as President of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. According to Ms. Spilsbury, Mr. Le Gaspi’s application was reviewed by the Board of Directors in January and they voted in favor of nominating him to serve on the SELACO WDB.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider approving the nomination of Mr. Richard Le Gaspi to serve as one of the two City representatives on the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board with a term ending June 30, 2025.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-38 – BUDGET AMENDMENT - PROJECT NO. 7196 -
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING BETWEEN HOXIE AVENUE/
NORTHBOUND I-605 FREEWAY RAMP TO THE WEST AND IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY TO THE EAST
Background:
The City of Norwalk (City), as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is proposing Capital Improvement Project No. 7196 (Project) to widen Firestone Boulevard between Hoxie Avenue/Northbound (NB) I-605 Freeway ramp to the west and Imperial Highway to the east.
The Project would upgrade the existing section of Firestone Boulevard from 4-lanes of traffic (two in each direction) and a landscaped raised median to 3-lanes in each direction with a center median. It also includes widening of the existing bridge segment over the Union Pacific Railroad line and adjacent embankment slopes.
Furthermore, the Project also includes multi-modal improvements with the installation of on- street (Class II and Class III) bicycle facilities; traffic signal improvements; street lighting; retaining walls to accommodate the additional roadway width; pavement reconstruction; landscape and irrigation improvements; and pedestrian Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements. Dual left turn lanes will be constructed at Hoxie Avenue, Studebaker Road, and Imperial Highway. Numerous affected, existing driveways along with pedestrian ramps at the intersections would be reconstructed.
The improvements will occur in two phases. Phase 1 improvements will occur between Imperial Highway and Studebaker Road. Phase 2 will occur between Studebaker Road and Hoxie Avenue. Design is essentially complete for Phase 1. Phase 2 design estimated to start in year 2 of Phase 1 construction. Construction time for Phase 1 is approximately three and a half years.
Pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines of the City, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
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Resolution No. 23-38 - Project No. 7196 – Firestone
Boulevard Widening Project Funding
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2 was prepared for the proposed project. At its December 2, 2022 meeting, City Council adopted the MND based on the Initial Study that determined that there would be no significant, adverse effects on the environment due to the scope of the Project.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6. MMRP describes the requirements and procedures to be followed by the City to ensure that all Mitigation Measures adopted as part of the proposed Project will be adhered to and performed as described per the MND.
Also at that meeting, City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-69 approving the MND, approved the Firestone Boulevard Widening (CIP No. 7196) project, and authorized filing of the Notice of Determination for the MND. The Notice of Determination for the MND was filed and recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office on December 13, 2022.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for the project’s phases are as follows:
CIP No. 7196
Project Phase Projected Cost
Design
Preliminary Engineering $ 125,000
Environmental Review $ 125,000
Right of Way Acquisition Design (PS&E) $ 1,750,000 Subtotal: $ 2,000,000
Construction
FY 2023-24 $ 3,284,900
FY 2024-25 $ 5,000,000
FY 2025-26 $ 5,000,000
Subtotal: $ 13,284,900
Project Total: $ 15,284,900
The City has received a $13,284,900 Measure M grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to fund construction improvements for this project. The funding agreement that describes the fund allocations is on file and available upon request.
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-38 - Project No. 7196 – Firestone
Boulevard Widening Project Funding
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2 Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2, Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, Objective 1: Re-invest in existing and aging Infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD FUNDING TO PROJECT NO. 7196 –
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN HOXIE
AVENUE/NORTHBOUND I-605 FREEWAY RAMPS TO THE WEST AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO THE EAST, in the amount of $13,284,900.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 23-38
2. Project Location Map
RESOLUTION NO. 23-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD FUNDING TO PROJECT NO. 7196 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
WIDENING FROM HOXIE AVENUE TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget includes Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Widening from Hoxie Avenue to Imperial Highway (Design and Environmental Documentation), funded with $2,000,000 of Measure R monies; and WHEREAS, at its June 23, 2022 meeting, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) reprogrammed funds as follows: $3,284,900 in Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-23; $5,000,000 in FY 2023-24; and $5,000,000, FY 2024-25. The total designated for Construction of the Firestone Boulevard Widening Project, Phase I Project is $13,284,900; and WHEREAS, on October 15, 2022, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) authorized $13,284,900 of Measure M monies to be used for the Construction, subject to the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the FY 2022/23 budget to add $13,284,900 of Measure M monies to Project No. 7196 for a total Construction project budget of $13,284,900.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures: 428-70-7196-2080 $13,284,900
Revenues: 428-70-0000-4439 $13,284,900
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W. C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Jacqueline Koontz, Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 23-31 - SETTING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE
BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Background:
On June 18, 2013, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-1642 establishing sewer service charges to pay for the operation and maintenance of the City’s sewer system, including capital replacement costs. Ordinance No. 13-1642 provided that beginning July 1, 2014, the sewer service charge could be increased annually through July 1, 2018 by an amount equal to the annual increase in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for the Los Angeles Area (the “ENRLA”), as of February of each year. The City has not increased the sewer service charges since FY 2017/18.
Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC), Chapter 13.14 and the California Health and Safety Code, Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 5, Section 5470, affirms that City Council is authorized to levy an annual sewer service charge and to have such charge collected on the property tax roll.
As required by the California Health and Safety Code, each year that the City levies and collects charges on the tax roll, the City must prepare a report that contains a description of each parcel of real property to which the charge is applicable and the amount of the charge for each parcel and must hold a public hearing. The report is available for public inspection in City Clerk’s Office or viewed online at the City’s webpage. As provided in the report, the proposed charge for each parcel is the amount authorized by NMC Chapter 13.14.020, Section E.
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Resolution No. 23-31 - Sewer Service Charge Fiscal
Year 2023/24
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1 On November 21, 2017, City Council voted to continue to levy and collect the sewer service charge with no increase each fiscal year until the City updates its 2015 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan study and conducts a new sewer service fee study. A Sewer System Management Plan update is currently underway and a new sewer service fee study will be conducted during fiscal year (FY) 2024/25 or FY 2025/26. The new sewer service fee study will provide information for City Council to consider adopting a new sewer service charge for future years.
Attached Resolution No. 23-31 approves the report and authorizes the levy of the charge on the property tax roll for FY 2023/24 per Chapter 13.14 of the NMC. Adoption of the attached resolution requires approval by two-thirds of the members of City Council.
Following is a list of projects that the City has recently completed, are in process, and/or scheduled for the next few years using the sewer service fee revenues:
•Project No. 7513 – (complete) evaluated 300 sewer manholes and completed repairs to 26 manholes per the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Manhole Assessment and Certification Program (MACP) guidelines •Project No. 7519 – (45% complete) design and installation of a new Sewer System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system •Project No. 7520 – (50% complete) design and upgrade of Bloomfield Sewer Lift Station Upgrade Project
•Project No. 7521 – (complete) repaired 57 point locations of sewer mainline under FY 2017/18 Sewer Main Repair Project using various methods •Project No. 7522 – (65% complete) evaluates 450 sewer manholes and repairs selected manholes per NASSCO MACP guidelines
•Project No. 7523 – (10% complete) design and improvement of 12 pipe segments of the sewer system (Phase 4)
•Project No. 7524 - (10% complete) evaluates 300-400 sewer manholes and repairs selected manholes per NASSCO MACP guidelines
•Project No. 7525 – (10% complete) design and improvement of 60 pipe segments of the sewer system (Phase 5 Project)
Fiscal Impact:
The annual fee revenue projected for FY 2023/24 is approximately $2,400,000. The actual amount collected will not be known until after receiving the first installment payments.
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the public hearing regarding the report and the proposed levy and collection of the charge on the property tax roll was published as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health and Safety Code. The public hearing notice was posted at the City’s three designated posting places and the website on May 25, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on May 26, 2023 and June 2, 2023.
City Council June 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-31 - Sewer Service Charge Fiscal
Year 2023/24
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1 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 23-31, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDERING THE
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 23-31
RESOLUTION NO. 23-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDERING
THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Council finds:
A. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13.14 of the City of Norwalk Municipal Code (the “Municipal Code”) and the California Health and Safety Code, Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 5, Section 5470 (the “Code”), the City Council is authorized to levy an annual sewer service charge (the “Charge”) and to have such Charge collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.
B. The City Council has caused a written report (the “Written Report”) to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk. The Written Report contains a description of each parcel of real property within the City to which the Charge is applicable (the “Identified Parcels”) and the amount of the Charge for each such Identified Parcel for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
C. Following notice duly given in accordance with law, the City Council has held a full and fair public hearing regarding the Written Report and the levy and collection of the Charge for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and heard and considered all objections and protests thereto.
D. No majority protest against the Written Report exists, as determined in accordance with Section 5473.2 of the Code.
Section 2. The City Council hereby overrules all protests and objections to the Written Report and approves the Written Report as filed.
Section 3.The City Council hereby levies the Charge for Fiscal Year 2023/24 in the amount set forth in the Written Report.
Section 4.The adoption of this resolution constitutes the levy of the Charge against the Identified Parcels for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
Section 5.The Charge shall be collected for Fiscal Year 2023/24 on the County of Los Angeles tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City.
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Section 6.The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the Written Report with the City Treasurer with a statement endorsed on said Written Report over the City Clerk’s signature that the Written Report has been approved and finally adopted by the City Council. Upon receipt of the Written Report from the City Clerk, the City Treasurer shall enter the amount of the Charge against the Identified Parcels as they appear on the current assessment roll.
Section 7.The City Clerk is hereby further authorized and directed to file with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles a copy of the Written Report, with a statement endorsed thereon over the City Clerk’s signature that the Written Report has been approved and finally adopted by the City Council, with a certified copy of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
June 20, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 23-30 – ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-33 – AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
Background:
On May 30, 2023 City Council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 budget. At this meeting, presentation was made concerning the Revenues, Operations, and Capital Projects. During budget deliberations, City Council made comments and inquiries about the programs and activities included in the proposed financial plan. Any modifications City Council makes during the meeting of June 20, 2023, will be incorporated into the final budget document.
Summary of Proposed Budget
The proposed budget represents the City’s financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. It incorporates priorities set by City Council during the March 2023 strategic planning session, focusing on the City’s core services of public safety including homeless outreach, maintenance of streets and infrastructure improvements, economic development, and quality of life services while maintaining fiscal sustainability and transparency.
The FY 2023/24 operating budget is balanced using available operating revenues. This report represents a summary of the proposed budget, exclusive of any City Council revisions made during the course of this public hearing.
City Council
Annual Budget for FY 2023/24 and Salary
Schedule
June 20, 2023
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5 As summarized in the following table, the City’s FY 2023/24 budget includes all funds and totals $261 million in expenditures.
The City’s operating budget reaches $151.3 million. Personnel cost includes funding for 293 full-time positions and 348,946 part-time hours; $4.2 million of this amount is spent on debt service. The City plans to spend $13.9 million on capital outlays. These purchases are addressing the replacement of tools, equipment, buses, vehicles, computers, and upgrades of software and information technology. The financial plan also includes an allocation of $93 million for 72 capital improvement projects, 68 carry-over, and 4 new.
The City continues to invest in the street and traffic improvement projects, which are primarily funded from federal, state grants, or local special revenue transportation funding. A combined total of $14.1 million from the City’s capital reserve funds will be used to complete various capital projects, upgrade technology, and replace vehicles equipment. Staff will continue undertaking parks renovation projects citywide, using $6.9 million of its capital reserves.
As demonstrated in the table below, at the end of June 2024, the combined ending capital reserves are estimated at $30.1 million, out of which $13.3 million is reserved for future local street and traffic improvement projects.
FY 2024 GENERAL FUND RESTRICTED FUNDS CITY TOTAL BUDGET PERSONNEL COST 34,870,962 20,934,716 55,805,679OPERATIONS 35,555,411 40,723,327 76,278,738DEBT SERVICE 1,613,713 2,633,184 4,246,897CAPITAL OUTLAYS 533,550 13,329,214 13,862,764COST OFFSET FROM SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (914,325) 2,062,564 1,148,239TOTAL OPERATIONS & CAPITAL OUTLAYS 71,659,311 79,683,005 151,342,317CAPITAL PROJECTS - 93,038,066 93,038,066ARPA TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - 2,888,292 2,888,292TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS 13,800,000 - 13,800,000TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET 85,459,311 175,609,363 261,068,675
PROJECT TYPE CARRY-OVER AMOUNT NEW AMOUNT
Street Projects 20 28,691,001Traffic Improvements 14 14,440,315Park Improvements 14 18,804,618Water 4 7,718,430 1 85,000Sewer 5 1,945,517Storm Water & Environmental 1 2,500,000Facilities & Miscellaneous Improvements 10 14,850,182 3 4,003,000TOTAL 68 88,950,063$ 4 4,088,000$ City Council
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5 The General Fund represents 34% of the entire City’s spending plan. Because Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds are restricted to special purposes and are generally self- sustained, this report primarily focuses on the General Fund Budget.
General Fund:
The proposed operating budget is balanced with no use of reserves. The available fund balance is used to replenish the capital reserve funds ($13.8 million). The City anticipates ending the FY 2023/24 with $15.2 million in operating reserves.
Some major components of the FY 2023/24 Budget include:
•The General Fund revenues are projected to increase 4%, or $2.8 million, to a total amount of $74.6 million. The major revenue categories follow the national and regional trends and are estimated to perform as follows:
oSales Tax – is expected to decrease by a combined total of $0.3 million. While no recession is anticipated, current year results will slow and then decelerate into a little or no growth in FY 2023/24.
oProperty Taxes – this important revenue category is growing with increasing real property values and is anticipated to rise by $0.5 million, or 2%. oUtility User Tax and Franchise Fees – due to rising cost of energy, these revenue categories will increase by 6% and 8%, respectively. However, the City’s operating cost for fuel, gas and electricity will also increase.
oOther revenues include $2.9 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) final contribution to the General Fund; and $1.6 million in loan interest repayment from the REVENUESTRANSFERS IN FROM GFRESERVE FUNDS 7/1/2023 FY 2024 FY 2024 FY 2024 6/30/2024City General Plan 1,150,542 500 - - 1,151,042Parks Equipment & Renovation 8,687,071 500 2,500,000 (6,855,496) 4,332,075NASC Equipment Replacement 413,836 500 50,000 (36,500) 427,836Computer & Technology Replacement 1,900,311 500 2,250,000 (199,150) 3,951,661Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 3,692,985 500 2,000,000 (1,354,507) 4,338,978Building/Facilities Renovation 3,674,537 500 4,000,000 (5,102,629) 2,572,408Street & Traffic Improvement 10,899,550 2,000 3,000,000 (600,000) 13,301,550Total Reserve Funds 30,418,832$ 5,000$ 13,800,000$ (14,148,282)$ 30,075,550$
FUND BALANCE EXPENDITURE BUDGET ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
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5 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, reported under Other General Revenues category.
The table below summarizes the General Fund estimated Revenues. •The FY 2023/24 proposed General Fund operating expenditures total $71.7 million and are $3 million under the total amount of operating revenues. The City will enhance its services primarily under the Public Safety Department, by adding one new Deputy Sheriff Quadrant Officer. Recreation will extend the operation hours of the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex, offer new classes and add two new summer events. The City will continue caring for its vulnerable population and, in addition to the Social Service department’s services, provide contribution to the agencies assisting Norwalk residents.
In FY 2023/24 funding for homeless outreach, provided by HOPE team, will be paid from ARPA funding.
An overall General Fund operating budget increases by $33.3 million, or 5%. Major contributors to this increase are:
oPersonnel Expenditures will increase by 3%, or $1.1 million. The General Fund proposed budget includes funding for 169 full-time positions and 242,234 part- time hours.
% AMOUNT PROP TAX-S.E. REC & PARK AREA 3,827,100 3,827,100 3,953,300 3% 126,200PROPERTY TAX IN-LIEU/VLF 14,332,770 14,332,776 14,619,400 2% 286,630NO/LOW PROPERTY TAX - COUNTY 5,141,400 5,141,400 5,201,700 1% 60,300SA RDAs - AB 1484 ALLOCATIONS 831,000 1,083,400 850,000 2% 19,000REAL-PROPERTY VALUE DERIVED REVENUES: 24,132,270 24,384,676 24,624,400 2% 492,130SALES & USE TAXES (STATE) 15,683,000 15,683,000 15,530,000 -1% (153,000)SALES & USE TAXES (MEASURE P) 10,928,000 10,928,000 10,810,000 -1% (118,000)UTILITY USER TAX 5,277,000 5,277,000 5,606,000 6% 329,000TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 1,540,500 1,540,500 1,571,300 2% 30,800FRANCHISE FEES 2,648,400 2,648,400 2,872,100 8% 223,700FRANCHISE - CABLE TV 647,600 647,600 649,100 0% 1,500BUSINESS LICENSE 900,000 900,000 930,000 3% 30,000REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX 245,000 245,000 250,000 2% 5,000OTHER TAXES & FRANCHISES: 37,869,500 37,869,500 38,218,500 1% 349,000OTHER GENERAL REVENUES 3,204,143 5,222,037 4,884,730 52% 1,680,587PUBLIC SAFETY REVENUES 1,240,500 1,281,500 1,193,500 -4% (47,000)PUBLIC SERVICES REVENUES 357,000 1,133,685 382,615 7% 25,615SOCIAL SERVICES REVENUES 11,700 14,000 101,700 769% 90,000RECREATION & PARKS REVENUES 547,500 565,120 572,510 5% 25,010COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVENUES 1,641,400 1,872,850 1,781,900 9% 140,500ARPA LOSS OF REVENUES 2,888,400 2,888,400 2,888,292 0% (108)TOTAL - GENERAL FUND REVENUES 71,892,413$ 75,231,768$ 74,648,147$ 4%2,755,734 REVENUE DESCRIPTION FY 22-23ADOPTEDBUDGET FY 22-23ESTIMATED ACTUAL FY 2024PROPOSEDBUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE FY 2024 vs. FY2023 City Council
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5 oPublic Services, to better respond to its organizational needs, will reduce the part- time hours, and add net five new full-time positions, rather than four positions originally recommended at May 30, 2023 Budget special meeting. Due to ongoing meet and confer deliberations with labor union representatives, the currently vacant position of Tree Trimmer II, was added back thus increasing the personnel cost by $123 thousand.
oLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Contract – will be enhanced by adding one Quadrant Officer ($460 thousand) that will work in tandem with the City’s Public Safety Officers in all four Public Safety quadrants. The FY 2023/24 contract rate will increase by 7.61% and the Liability Trust fund by 1% to a 12% rate. The combined cost increase is a little over $1 million. oOther contractual agreements funded from the General Fund will increase by a combined total of $0.5 million.
The following table summarizes the General Fund spending plan for FY 2023/24.
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5 The General Fund Unassigned Budgetary Fund Balance is projected to be $15.1 million as of June 30, 2024. It is 1% over the City’s reserve policy of 20% of operations and capital outlays total budget amount.
The following table summarizes the General Fund 2023/24 Budget.
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EXPENDITURES BY TYPE BUDGETFY 2023 ESTIMATED ACTUAL FY2023 BUDGETFY 2024 VARIANCE BUDGET FY24vs. BUDGET FY23 Variance%
FULL TIME:SALARIES 13,706,913 11,104,831 14,158,032 451,119 3%MEDICAL BENEFITS 2,819,092 2,237,161 2,879,157 60,065 2%PENSION COST 5,227,973 4,134,294 5,668,812 440,839 8%PENSION - UNFUNDED LIABILITY ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 0%OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 0%OTHER BENEFITS (MEDICARE, LIFE, LTD, WORKERS COMP) 1,501,301 1,258,085 1,434,021 (67,280) -4%OTHER COMPENSATION & LEAVE PAYOUTS 943,713 1,150,281 1,147,146 203,433 22%RETIREE MEDICAL 1,429,300 1,326,400 1,433,600 4,300 0%SUBTOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES & RETIREES 28,128,292 23,711,052 29,220,769 1,092,476 4%PART TIME:SALARIES 5,497,298 4,337,602 5,484,941 (12,357) 0%MEDICAL BENEFITS 129,840 112,347 85,721 (44,119) -34%MEDICARE 50,882 62,895 79,532 28,650 56%SUBTOTAL PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 5,678,020 4,512,845 5,650,194 (27,826) 0%SALARIES & BENEFITS 33,806,312 28,223,897 34,870,962 1,064,650 3%LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S CONTRACT 15,720,711 14,239,932 16,470,784 750,073 5%LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S LTF 1,532,302 1,427,686 1,813,705 281,403 18%CONTRACT SERVICES 8,295,320 8,854,359 8,746,795 451,475 5%UTILITIES 3,111,205 3,006,367 3,246,500 135,295 4%INSURANCE 925,100 924,342 894,200 (30,900) -3%VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 809,255 768,162 784,718 (24,537) -3%DEBT SERVICE 1,616,547 1,615,702 1,613,713 (2,834) 0%TRANSFER OUT TO SR. PROGRAMS 383,001 483,689 376,549 (6,452) -2%TRANSFER OUT TO PARKING STRUCTURE 381,135 411,587 427,510 46,375 12%OTHER OPERATING COSTS 3,110,372 2,790,888 3,598,709 488,337 16%SUBTOTAL OPERATIONS 35,884,948 34,522,714 37,973,183 2,088,235 6%MINOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS 780,700 663,970 533,550 (247,150) -32% GAS TAX FUNDS (1,975,000) (1,975,000) (1,975,000) - 0%OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (AQMD & SA Housing) 79,836 79,823 256,616 176,780221%TOTAL OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS (IN) (1,895,164) (1,895,177) (1,718,384) 176,780 -9%NET OPERATIONS & CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET 68,576,796$ 61,515,405$ 71,659,311$ 3,082,515$ 4% Less Transfers In From Special Revenues Funds To Offset General Fund Street Maintenance Cost:
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5 The following information summarizes the proposed budgets for the City’s enterprise funds:
Norwalk Municipal Water System (NMWS):
Projected revenues are estimated to decrease by 1% to a total amount of $5.9 million, and exceed budgeted operating expenses by $0.3 million.
25,617,528$
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET:TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 74,648,147$ Expenditures - Operations (71,125,761)Capital Outlays (533,550) TOTAL OPERATING & CAPITAL OUTLAY (71,659,311)
Net Operating Surplus (Deficit) 2,988,836$
TOTAL USE OF NON OPERATING RESOURCES:
NON-OPERATING RESOURCES 264,981$
RELEASE OF FUND BALANCE:Water Fund Loan - principal repayment 149,491SA NRA Loan - principal repayment 115,490 LESS OTHER EXPENDITURES (13,800,000)$
Parks Renovation (2,500,000)NASC Equipment (50,000)Computer & Technology Replacement (2,250,000)Vehicle Equipment Replacement (2,000,000)Building Renovation (4,000,000)Street Renovation (3,000,000) SURPLUS/(USE) OF RESERVE FOR CAPITAL (13,535,019)$
FISCAL YEAR 2024 - TOTAL USE OF RESERVES (10,546,183)$
Estimated Ending Fund Balance at June 30, 2024 21% 15,071,345$ July 1, 2023 - Beginning Estimated Fund Balance
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5 Five carry-over capital improvement projects are budgeted at a total cost of $7.8 million, out of which, one project will be funded from a State Capital Grant in the amount of $2.0 million.
Sewer System:
The revenues are estimated at $2.6 million, the same level as in the current fiscal year.
The operating cost is anticipated at a total of $1.7 million and it includes biannual cleaning of the entire sewer system, cleaning of hotspots four times a year, and the carry-over funding for the sewer master plan, rate study, and a sewer system management plan update. The total capital improvement budget is $1.9 million, and includes appropriations for the eleventh year of the fifty-year plan to replace the City’s aging Sewer System.
Norwalk Transit System (NTS):
The estimated operating revenues of $18.8 million, comprised of federal, state, and local transportation funding, also include annual transfers from other special revenue funds.
The operational expenses amount to $18.7 million and in addition to the typical operating cost include planning expenses for the 50th anniversary and annual NTS rodeo events, and the cost of the Federal Transportation Agency (FTA) plan updates.
NTS’s capital purchase plan is $11.7 million. Among other capital purchases, it includes: bus stop improvements, phase III of Transit Facility improvements, replacement of five electric buses, three Dial-A-Ride vans, and purchase of one new van. Capital expenses are primarily funded by federal grants and local transportation monies provide the local match.
Summary:
The purpose of this public hearing is to review and adopt the City’s annual Budget for a period starting with July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Copies of the FY 2023/24 Proposed Budget have been available for public inspection on the City’s web page and in the Office of the City Clerk.
Fiscal Impact:
Establishment of the City’s budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
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5 Citizens Advised:
FY 2023/24 Proposed Budget document was posted on the City’s website on May 19, 2023 for public review. Notice of Public Hearing for the FY 2023/24 Budget was posted at the City’s three designated posting places and the website on June 8, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on June 9, 2023.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 3: Create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; and
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 23-30
2. Resolution No. 23-33
3. FY 2023-24 Budget in Brief
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023/24
WHEREAS, the City Manager did heretofore submit to City Council an estimate of the expenses and revenues of the City for a Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2023, said budget was presented to the Finance Ad Hoc Committee; and
WHEREAS, copies of said budget were prepared and on May 19, 2023, distributed to the members of City Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2023, copy of said budget was made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and the City’s website; and WHEREAS, on May 30, 2023, the City Council held a Special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, City Council set June 20, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., as the time and place for holding a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget; and WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to Federal Regulations 24 CFR Part 570.301, as amended, has obtained citizen comments on proposed projects which will be undertaken using HCDA funds; and
WHEREAS, after duly given and published as required by law, City Council did hold such public hearing at said time and place upon said budget; and WHEREAS, all persons desiring to be heard by City Council at said public hearing on the proposed budget were heard; and
WHEREAS, City Council after due consideration has determined that said budget should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The Operations and Capital Project Budgets for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are adopted and the expenditures as indicated in the budget and amended by City Council to consider same, are hereby appropriated out of the public funds and the expenditures authorized to all departments, offices and agencies for the respective objectives and purposes therein named, subject to the Resolution No. 23-30 Page 2 of 2
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authority hereby granted to the City Manager to transfer appropriations from account to account as necessary to assure adequate and proper standards of service and to achieve the intent of City Council in providing municipal services for the identified period.
Section 2.City Council gives approval for periodic reviews to be brought back to City Council during the fiscal period to manage future unexpected changes in funding sources and possible cost increases.
Section 3.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 20th day of June 2023.
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ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 23-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) §2.24.070 allows for the adoption and revision of a compensation plan (salary schedule) by resolution; and WHEREAS, the salary schedule has been amended and supersedes all previously adopted salary schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Pursuant to NMC §2.24.070, the City Council hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Salary Schedule attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June 2023.
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ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Budget in
Brief
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Attachment No. 3
Tony Ayala
Councilmember
Ana Valencia
Mayor
Margarita L. Rios
Vice Mayor
Jennifer Perez
Councilmember
Rick Ramirez
Councilmember
Norwalk City Council
Goal 3
Create and Sustain a
Resilient and Economically
Prosperous City
Goal 4
Support Sustainability and
Climate Resilience
throughout the
Community
Goal 1
Provide High Quality
Customer Service to the
Community
Goal 2
Work in Partnership
with our Community to
Achieve Safe and Livable
Neighborhoods
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Strategic Plan 2023
Norwalk at a Glance
100,373
Population
Incorporated: 1957
38th Congressional District
32nd State Senate District
General Law City Government
9 Public Facilities
$77,425
Median Household
Income
4,076
Businesses
14 Parks
98.5 Acres of Open
Space
35.3 Median Age
9.35 Square Miles
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City Manager’s Message
To our wonderful Norwalk Community,
It is my pleasure to unveil the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Here at the City of Norwalk we take great pride in responsib ly utilizing public funds to deliver exceptional services and resources to our residents and community members.
Our staff is dedicated to communicating our budget in a transparent and simple manner, which is why we created the “Budget in Brief.” This concise document simplifies the City of Norwalk's budget information, making it easily understandable for all.
Key highlights include:
• Revenues
• Proposed Expenditures
• Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)
The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget includes an investment of over $71.6 million from the General Fund towards programs, services, and resources that further the City Council’s 2023 Strategic Plan goals. The City will continue to move forward with transparency, accountability, and improvements to provide a balanced and fiscally solvent budget.
For a more detailed view of the City’s Budget, please visit the City’s website at:
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/finance/budget
Sincerely,
Jesus Gomez
City Manager
Citizens of Norwalk
City Council
Commissions
Successor Agency to RDA
City Attorney
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
(2)
Administration
Public Affairs
Cable TV
Finance
Human Resources
City Clerk
Public Safety
Community
Development
Public Services
Social Services
Recreation
Transportation
MIS
City Organizational Chart
Budget Process
City Council
Study Sessions
The City Council
reviews the proposed
draft budget for
input and questions.
Budget
Adoption
The City Council
reviews the final
budget for
approval and
adoption.
February
March
April
May
Department
Meetings
Departments meet and
present their proposed
budgets to the City’s
Budget Team for
consideration and review
before presenting to the
City Council
Budget Review Kick-Off
& Strategic Planning
Departments submit their
budget requests to Finance
and Personnel Costs are
determined. The City Council
develops priorities for the
City’s Strategic Plan
Mid-Year
Adjustments &
Budget Preparation
Mid-year adjustments are
presented to Council for
approval. Finance
distributes budget forms
for the next fiscal year to
departments
Planning
The Finance
Department begins
preparations for the
annual budget
January
June
Public
Services
5 New Full-Time Positions
Increasing seating areas at City
Hall
4 new CIP projects
Community
Development
Public
Safety
Additional Sheriff Quadrant
Officer
Transit
New business attraction,
retention & expansion program
(B.A.R.E.)
City Housing Element
and planning database
setup
Recreation
Additional capacity for
Summer Youth Work Program
Extending NASC morning
hours
New Recreation events
Beach Bus excursions
New furnishing for NASC
Social
Services
Additional part-time hours to
support operations
Funding for social services
agencies
Children’s Dental Program
Updates to the FTA Regulatory
Plan
Bus Stops evaluation and
improvement
5 electric buses and
4 new Dial-A-Ride vans
FY 23-24 Budget Highlights
38%
20%
42%
Revenue Type Total*
General Fund
$ 74,648,147
Enterprise Fund
(Water, Sewer
Transit)
$ 38,701,394
Other Funds
(Grants, Restricted
Funds)
$ 80,785,568
TOTAL $ 194,135,109
FY 23-24 Revenues
Where the Money Comes From
*Total includes estimated revenues and transfers in
33%
35%
7%
2%
5%
11%
7%
Revenue Source Amount
Property Values
Derived Revenue $24,624,400
Sales & Use Tax $26,340,000
Utility User Tax $5,606,000
Transient
Occupancy Tax $ 1,571,300
Franchise Fee $ 3,521,200
Other General
Revenues
(Includes ARPA)
$8,023,022
Departmental
Revenues $4,962,225
TOTAL $74,648,147
General Fund
Breakdown of General Fund Sources
Function FY 24 Budget
General
Government $14,368,494
Debt Service $1,613,713
Public Safety $24,772,991
Public Services $16,061,378
Social Services $4,017,916
Community
Development $4,625,966
Recreation $6,198,853
TOTAL $71,659,311
FY 23-24 General Fund Operating Budget
Where the Money Goes
20%
2%
35%
22%
6%
49%
26%
2%
12%
7%
Expenditure Type FY 24 Budget
Personnel Cost $34,870,962
L.A. County
Sheriff’s Contract $18,284,489
Debt Service $1,613,713
Contract
Services $8,746,795
Utilities $3,246,500
Other
Operating Costs $4,896,852
TOTAL $71,659,311
General Fund Budget Breakdown
How we use the money
FY 23-24 Capital Improvement
Projects
20 Project Category # of Carry-Over
Projects
# of NEW
Projects Amount
Street Project 20 $28,691,001
Traffic
Improvements 14 $14,440,315
Park
Improvements 14 $18,804,618
Water Projects 4 1 $7,803,430
Sewer Projects 5 $1,945,517
Storm Water &
Environmental 1 $2,500,000
Facilities & Misc.
Improvements 10 3 $18,853,182
TOTAL 68 4 $93,038,063
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