AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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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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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Front Street properties, Assessor Property Numbers 8056-015-014, 8056-015-016, 8056-015-900 and 8056-015-901; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Exchange Agreement.
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II.
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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Arthur McKibben
La Mirada First Church of the Nazarene
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FLAG SALUTE
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Aiden Vaca
Olita Elementary 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
a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to recognize the winners of the Home and Business Beautification Contest.
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III.
City Council to proclaim September as National Preparedness Month in the City of Norwalk.
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City Council to proclaim September 25 – 29, 2023 as GEAR UP Week.
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V.
Check presentation to Angel Tree by Bajans and Friends for Health and Education.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Front Street Friday Recap Video.
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2. Summer in Norwalk 2023 Video.
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3. Quadrant Officer Presentation.
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4. Biweekly 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 meeting of August 15, 2023. 825-04
CC 08-15-23
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS AUGUST 6, 2023 – AUGUST 19, 2023 AND AUGUST 20, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 Staff recommends City Council approve:
gross payroll in the amount of $1,195,224.86; the payroll check numbers 37985 – 37993 and the voucher numbers 322323 – 322816 in the total net amount of $887,543.60 for the pay period August 6, 2023 – August 19, 2023; and gross payroll in the amount of $1,172,725.84; the payroll check numbers 37995 – 38003 and the voucher numbers 322817 – 323303 in the total net amount of $874,764.05 for the pay period August 20, 2023 – September 2, 2023.
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant registers for the periods August 8, 2023 – August 28, 2023, in the total amount of $6,934,935.49 and August 29, 2023 – September 11, 2023, in the amount of $3,818,952.84.
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Warrant Register 08-28-23 1
Warrant Register 09-11-23
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by Nicole Braski, Oscar Adalberto Gonzalez-Cordova, and Jesus Magallon. 830-02/03/13
Staff Report Background Doc
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - SEPTEMBER 13, 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 9-13-23
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6. PROJECT NO. 7927.1 - ACCEPT WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE 2 ZONE 3 (CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS) – ENGINEERS REPORT 23-16 Staff recommends City Council accept the work of CJ Concrete Construction in the amount of $1,764,648 for Project No. 7927.1 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 3 (Concrete Improvements).
Staff Report Background Doc
Location Map Prj 7927 Zone 3
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7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A TRAILER-MOUNTED HIGH-PRESSURE SEWER LINE JETTING UNIT Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of the trailer-mounted high-pressure jetting unit at a cost of $71,422.70 and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase on behalf of the City.
Staff Report Background Doc
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 23-53 - AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE M FUNDS FOR TRUCK ROUTE SIGN INSTALLATION Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-53, 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 M FUNDS FOR TRUCK ROUTE SIGN INSTALLATION, in the amount of $72,000.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 23-53
Attachment No. 2 - Map
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 23-54 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CITY CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 23-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CITY CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT, reducing $112,360 in ARPA and increasing $47,705 in general fund; and approve Amendment No. 6 to the crisis communication consulting services agreement with The Merino Group dba TMG Strategies not to exceed $127,680; and authorize the City Manager to execute this amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION 23-54
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 23-55 - REPORTING OF THE EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION FOR MANAGEMENT UNIT EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-62 AND FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution 23-55 Management Health Contribution 2024
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-56 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC SERVICES UTILITIES DIVISION PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 23-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE ENTERPRISE AND GENERAL FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES, in the amount of $75,000; and approve an agreement with W. G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc.to provide On-Call Professional Engineering and Staff Augmentation Services for an initial amount not-to-exceed $75,000, for Fiscal Year 2023-24, with an initial contract term of three years with the option to extend for two, one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, provided there is available funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 23-56
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12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR/BACKHOE
Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of a Case 580 SV Tractor/Backhoe in the amount of $125,894.13 and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase.
Staff Report Background Doc
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13. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES MOBILITY GRANT PROJECT Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the Draft Letter of Partnership with Metro for the Olympic Games Mobility Grant project.
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Partnership Letter NAE Sept 2023_draft
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APPOINTMENTS
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14. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Councilmembers make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.
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Attachment
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REPORTS
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15. WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with the Water Replenishment District for its Safe Drinking Water Program Funding to implement water treatment for the City’s Well No. 10, in the amount of $2,000,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and 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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16. PROPOSED NEW RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Staff recommends City Council provide comments and feedback to the proposed new Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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 September 14, 2023.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk