AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 2023
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361, WHICH ALLOWS COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE FROM A REMOTE LOCATION WITHOUT LISTING A PHYSICAL LOCATION. TO PROVIDE COMMENTS DURING A MEETING: YOU MAY ATTEND THE MEETING, SEND AN EMAIL TO:
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Ana Valencia, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Public Comment:
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
If you wish to address City Council, please complete the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms.
City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote.
City Council will hear public comment on matters
not
listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the
Brown Act
, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Comments should be directed to the City Council as a whole and not directed to individual Councilmembers.
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Note:
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Valencia
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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CLOSED SESSION
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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.
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RECESS
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REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Valencia
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INVOCATION
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Pastor Ed Nelson
Kairos Ministries
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FLAG SALUTE
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Mia Contreras
Benson Middle School
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
Environmental Awareness Scholarship Winners
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II.
Recognizing Shane Gibson for being an Exemplary Role
Model for Norwalk Youth
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Chamber of Commerce 100 Years
Diamond Gala video.
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2. Illegal Fireworks Public Service Announcement video.
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3. Bi-Weekly Review.
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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.
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1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meetings of May 30, and June 6, 2023. 825-04
CC 05-30 & 06-06-23
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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
Warrant Register 06-12-23
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by Annette Caraveo and John Mark Joseph Warden.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 6-14-23
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6. ASSEMBLY BILL 361 FINDINGS
Staff recommends City Council make the following findings:
City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency.
City Council continues to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing including remote or hybrid meeting participation.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-34
Attachment 2
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Budget Reso No. 23-32
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
23-35 - Child Care Three Year Contract Stage 1
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-36 – APPROVING THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 Staff recommends City Council:
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 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-36
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13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-37 – APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE NORWALK SENIOR CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 Staff recommends City Council:
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; 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; 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 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-37
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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.
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B&A Amendment No. 7
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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 authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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:
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 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
06-20-2023
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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REPORTS
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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 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO THE EAST, in the amount of $13,284,900.
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Res No 23-38
Attach 2 - Map
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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.
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Res No 23-31
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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 FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Staff recommends City Council adopt:
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 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.
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Res_23-30_ Budget FY 2023-24_Adoption
Res_23-33 - Amend FY 2023-24 Salary Schedule
FY 2023-24 Budget in Brief
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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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