AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JULY 18, 2023
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361, WHICH ALLOWS COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE FROM A REMOTE LOCATION WITHOUT LISTING A PHYSICAL LOCATION. TO PROVIDE COMMENTS DURING A MEETING: YOU MAY ATTEND THE MEETING, SEND AN EMAIL TO:
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https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/meeting-agendas-393
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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 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 in the City Clerk’s Department, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard during 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
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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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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.
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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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Danny Casas,
Remnant Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Hailey Contreras,
Da Vinci 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.
None.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. July 4
th
Enforcement Update.
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2. Summer Concert: Jenni Rivera Tribute Band Recap video.
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3. Social Services Childcare Program Highlight video.
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4. One-ways Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program Highlight video.
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5. 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. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of July 5, 2023. 825-04
CC 07-05-23
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 25, 2023 – JULY 8, 2023
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,281,243.07; the payroll check numbers 37949 - 37968 and the voucher numbers 320575 – 321144 in the total net amount of $965,413.79 for the pay period June 25, 2023 – July 8, 2023.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period June 27, 2023 – July 10, 2023, in the total amount of $8,133,440.75. 640
Warrant Register 07-10-23
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5. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by
Christopher Carnahan and Derek Kwon.
Staff Report Background Doc
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6. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 12, 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 7-12-23__
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7. 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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8. RESOLUTION NO. 23-39 – FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Staff Report Background Doc
Reso 23-39 TDA & STA Funds FY 2023 2024 FINAL
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9. ACCEPT WORK FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 3302-2223 – ENGINEERS REPORT 23-08 Staff recommends the City Council accept the work completed by CJ Concrete Construction in the amount of $461,205 for Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement and curb ramp installations to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Staff Report Background Doc
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10. PROJECT NO. 3302-2324 - RESOLUTION NO. 23-40 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-07 Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE R BOND FUNDS AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP INSTALLATIONS TO PROJECT NO. 3302-2324 – CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, in the amounts of $294,100 and $78,000, respectively; and b. award a contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. of Fullerton in the amount of $611,000 for Project No. 3302-2324, Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extension/amendments including potential change orders, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-40 - Measure R and TDAs Funds
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-43 – ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION SERVICES Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION SERVICES.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-43 - Delinquent Refuse Fee Procedures Policy No. 23-01 - Delinquent Refuse Fee Procedures
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12. CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK – REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT THE SENIOR CENTER, EXERCISE AND WEIGHT ROOM Staff recommends City Council confirm emergency replacement heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work completed by Tri-West Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $31,950.
Staff Report Background Doc
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13. AGREEMENT WITH THE LEFLORE GROUP, LLC FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BUS AND BUS FACILITIES GRANT FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with the LeFlore Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $199,800, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; 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
Professional Services Agreement - LeFlore Group
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14. PROJECT NO. 7927.2 - AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT- CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE 2 ZONE 3, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-10 Staff recommends City Council:
a. award a contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $5,048,647 for construction of Project No. 7927.2, roadway surface improvements for Zone 3; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments, provided there is adequate 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; and b. amend the current Project No. 7929.1 contract with Onward Engineering (Amendment No. 4) to include $175,000 to provide Construction Management & Construction Inspection services for Project No. 7927.2; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the contract with Onward Engineering, provided there is adequate 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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15. PROJECT NO. 7928.2 - AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTRACT AMENDMENT- CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE 2 ZONE 8, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-11 Staff recommends City Council:
a. award a contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $2,038,715 for construction of Project No. 7928.2, roadway surface improvements for Zone 8; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments, provided there is adequate 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; and b. amend the current Project No. 7927.1 contract with JMD Engineering (Amendment No. 2) to include $203,872 for performance of the Construction Management & Construction Inspection services for Project 7928.2; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment to the contract with JMD Engineering, provided there is adequate 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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16. AGREEMENT - TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE UPGRADES (MICROSOFT 365) – PROJECT NOS. 7.1T6219 AND 7.1T5219 Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital to provide technology infrastructure and software upgrades in an amount not to exceed $2,096,481; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract 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
IBE Agreement- JL Final
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APPOINTMENTS
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17. 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
07-18-2023
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 23-1741 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02 TO AMEND THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF THE SITE ZONED AUTOMOBILE PARKING TO RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL AT 12217 ROSECRANS AVENUE Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 23-1741, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12217 ROSECRANS AVENUE, and schedule for adoption.
City Council Staff Report
Attach 1 - Ordinance No. 23-1741
Attach_2PC
Attach 3 - Historic evaluation
Attach 4 - Public Comments
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19. DELINQUENT REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
Staff recommends City Council approve the lien lists for the delinquent accounts that are not paid by July 31, 2023, and authorize staff to forward a final list to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor.
Staff Report Background Doc
7-06-23 Norwalk Tax lien account list
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REPORTS
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20. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Provided for City Council information regarding proposed changes to activities for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Annual Action Plan.
Staff Report Background Doc
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21. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS Provided for City Council information regarding proposed changes to activities for the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funds.
Staff Report Background Doc
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD AND DELETE CERTAIN FULL-TIME POSITIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES Staff recommends City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD AND DELETE CERTAIN FULL-TIME POSITIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution- Budget Amendment for FY 2023-24
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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 July 14, 2023.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk