AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 3, 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
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Valencia
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1): City of Norwalk vs. City of Cerritos, et al., Case Number 22STCV33737.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Valencia
INVOCATION
George Bojorquez
New Creation Church
FLAG SALUTE
Rosalie Ramirez
New Harvest Christian School
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I. City Council to Proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Kids and Cops Golf Tournament Recap Video.
2. Ready for Anything: Go-bag Public Service Announcement Video.
3. Biweekly 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 meeting September 19, 2023. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,159,681.99; the payroll check numbers 38004 - 38012 and the voucher numbers 323304 – 323788 in the total net amount of $858,136.15 for the pay period September 3, 2023 – September 16, 2023.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023, in the total amount of $3,182,676.16. 640
4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claims filed by Mariel Flores Arriola and Jose Quinones.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
No action is required.
APPOINTMENTS
6. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 23-59 – APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-60 – APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; and
b. adopt Resolution No. 23-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, in the amount of $615,267.00.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 23-57 – SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-58 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE FUNDS AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 of SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
Staff recommends City Council:
a. consider adopting Resolution No. 23-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CORONOVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS, and
b. consider adopting Resolution No. 23-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT
FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMETN OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, and
c. approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with City Net to provide housing navigation and health services in an amount not to exceed $436,447.88; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional 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.
REPORTS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 23-61 – AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND ADOPTION OF A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS, engineer’s report no. 23-18 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT
DELIVERY METHOD FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS.
10. DRAFT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Presented for City Council discussion.
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 September 28, 2023.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
20230919
825-04
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Valencia called the hybrid meeting to order at 5:00 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 person were Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Valencia.
Councilmember Ayala participated via videoconference. Also present were Jesus M.
Gomez, City Manager; John Lam, Deputy City Attorney; 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 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.
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.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:40 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Valencia called the hybrid meeting to order at 6:00 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 person were Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia.
Councilmember Ayala participated via videoconference. Also present were Jesus M.
Gomez, City Manager; John Lam, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
2 The invocation was delivered by Arthur McKibben, La Mirada First Church of the Nazarene; followed by the flag salute, led by Aiden Vaca, Olita Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez welcomed all in attendance and encouraged residents to attend the Halloween Parade on October 14, and the Halloween Festival on October 27, amongst other events throughout fall; requested an update from Vector Control regarding how to prevent and eradicate mosquitos; requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
Councilmember Perez thanked all first responders, p-Public Safety, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for keeping the City safe; reported on her attendance at the California Joint Power Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Risk Management Conference where various topics were covered such as cyber infrastructure and responsiveness, active shooter training, and contract protection; and at the California Contract Cities Association’s (CCCA) Annual Municipal Seminar where sessions covered homelessness, environmental protection opportunities, federal grant availability, public safety, and infrastructure; and shared she will be traveling to Sacramento to advocate on behalf of the City.
Vice Mayor Rios informed that the Los Angeles County Vector Control can survey residents’ properties for areas that may attract mosquitos for free, and shared that a toolkit is available on their website; reported on her attendance at the CJPIA and CCCA conferences where topics of interest were maximizing inflation and how to obtain funds, as well as a Consent Decree being enacted October 1, regarding the new bail schedule for a cite a release protocol, and how to maintain street vendor activity.
Mayor Valencia welcomed dignitaries in attendance; invited all to attend the Meet the Mayor event at So Cal Pizza September 21; reported on her attendance at the Summer Concert, a fundraiser for homelessness hosted by the Door of Hope, the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District School Board of Education meeting, the National Police Activities League Clinic with the Los Angeles Sparks at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex, the Norwalk Mayor’s Cup Football game; Marcel Greenidges’ Prayer Group picnic event; the Latinas of Influence event at Luminarias restaurant, the Front Street Friday night event, and a Pickleball Tournament cheering on Norwalk staff; met with the City Manager regarding updates to the City and for agenda review, met with Mr. Arturo Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
3 Sanchez Jr. to discuss the upcoming parade and encouraged all to attend, met with the Community Affairs team, filmed a greeting for the Eddy Awards, and participated in the hurricane preparation during the storm and thanked all colleagues, staff, Commissioners, and Los Angeles County first responders for volunteering.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed September as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council recognized the winners of the Home and Business Beautification Contest.
City Council proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in the City Norwalk.
City Council proclaimed September 25-29, 2023 as GEAR UP Week.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The Quadrant Officer presentation was provided by Ozzie Ramos, Director of Public Safety.
Videos were shared highlighting the Front Street Friday Recap, the “Bi-weekly Review”, and Summer in Norwalk 2023.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Rios seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of August 15, 2023. 825-04 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
4 PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS AUGUST 6, 2023 – AUGUST 19, 2023 AND AUGUST 20, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
City Council approved:
a.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 b.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. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved 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. 640
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
City Council denied the claims filed by Nicole Braski, Oscar Adalberto Gonzalez-Cordova, and Jesus Magallon. 830-02/03/13
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
No action was taken. 200
PROJECT NO. 7927.1 - ACCEPT WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PHASE 2 ZONE 3 (CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS) – ENGINEERS REPORT 23-16
City Council accepted 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).
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
5 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A TRAILER-MOUNTED HIGH-PRESSURE SEWER LINE
JETTING UNIT
City Council approved the purchase of the trailer-mounted high-pressure jetting unit at a cost of $71,422.70 and authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-53 - AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE M FUNDS FOR TRUCK ROUTE SIGN
INSTALLATION
City Council adopted 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-54 - AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CITY CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT
City Council:
a.adopted 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
b.approved Amendment No. 6 to the crisis communication consulting services agreement with The Merino Group dba TMG Strategies not to exceed $127,680; and authorized the City Manager to execute this amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-55 - REPORTING OF THE EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION FOR MANAGEMENT UNIT EMPLOYEES UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL
AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
City Council adopted 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.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
6 RESOLUTION NO. 23-56 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC
SERVICES UTILITIES DIVISION PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF
AUGMENTATION SERVICES
City Council:
a.adopted 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
b.approved 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 authorized 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.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR/BACKHOE
City Council approved the purchase of a Case 580 SV Tractor/Backhoe in the amount of $125,894.13 and authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase.
CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE 2028
OLYMPIC GAMES MOBILITY GRANT PROJECT
City Council authorized the City Manager to submit the Draft Letter of Partnership with Metro for the Olympic Games Mobility Grant project.
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez nominated Andrea Garcia to the Social Services Commission.
Vice Mayor Rios seconded Ramirez’ nomination.
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Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
7 MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM GRANT
FUNDING AGREEMENT
Following a brief report provided by Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to 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 authorized 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala, Perez, and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Valencia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED NEW RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
John Ramirez, Director of Community Development provided a report. City Council discussion ensued, Councilmember Perez indicated people on the waitlist should be honored, requested staff collaborate with Social Services to address home inspection concerns; Vice Mayor Rios indicated that owner property should be addressed first versus rental property, Mr. Ramirez reported that would be the case. Vice Mayor Rios also requested staff look into maximizing grant funding for some items that were reported and requested an additional meeting for further discussion. Received and filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council in person were Richard Lambert and Brian Tindall. An email was summarized from John Perez.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 19, 2023
8 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m., in memory of Terry Bales, Stan R. Kletcha, and Ryan Clinkunbroomer. ____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 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 SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period September 3, 2023 – September 16, 2023 totals $1,159,681.99.
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 $1,159,681.99; the payroll check numbers 38004 - 38012 and the voucher numbers 323304 – 323788 in the total net amount of $858,136.15 for the pay period September 3, 2023 – September 16, 2023.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC
DESIGN SERVICES
190742
$8,484.26
2 AEG SOLUTIONS INC
PLOTTER INK SUPPLIES
190743
$409.68
3 AIRESPRING INC
BROADBAND C-WIDE/AUG
190744
$853.53
4 ALICE P ARMAS
UB REFUND
190745
$438.09
5 AMERICAN MOVING PARTS LLC
HEAVY DUTY BRAKE PARTS
190746
$775.89
6 PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR REPAIRS
190747
$28,330.00
7 ANDREW GEIGER
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190748
$500.00
8 ANGEL GUERRERO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190749
$500.00
9 ADVANCED AVANT GARDE CORPORATION
ADMIN SVCS PROJECT 7228
190750
$123,351.26
10 BECNEL UNIFORMS
BUS OPERATOR UNIFORMS
190751
$1,748.09
11 BIGLEAF NETWORKS INC
BROADBAND C-WIDE/SEPT
190752
$748.00
12 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
WORK # EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION
190753
$162.69
13 CHILD CARE ALLIANCE OF LA
CCALA MEMBERSHIP FY24
190754
$965.57
14 KINGDOM CAUSES INC
HOMELESS HOUSING NAVIGATION SVCS
190755
$20,090.48
15 CITY OF ARTESIA
MAINTENANCE OF SHARED SIGNALS
190756
$1,830.58
16 CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION/#1/#7929
190757
$596,888.73
17 COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
CONTRIBUTION/MR
190758
$150.00
18 GOVCONNECTION INC
PRODUCT & SVC AGREEMENT
190759
$1,010.00
19 CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS BATTERIES
190760
$102.54
20 CUMMINS INC
MAJOR BUS COMPONENTS
190761
$19,497.73
21 CYNTHIA RAMIREZ
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190762
$250.00
22 DAN BOYLE & ASSOCIATES INC
CONSULTING SVCS
190763
$3,500.00
23 ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC
UTILITY ASST/SOC SVCS
190764
$183.60
24 BAKER ELECTRIC & RENEWABLES LLC
FACILITY TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROG
190765
$10,705.64
25 HONEYCOTT INC
BEE/INSECT REMOVAL
190766
$140.00
26 DENISAH WHITE
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190767
$500.00
27 DIGNITY MOVES
HOMELESSNESS PLAN
190768
$12,625.00
28 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
CITY VEHICLES LEASE/SEP 2023
190771
$41,369.21
29 NORWALK REALTY INC
FIRESTONE PARKING LOT MAITENANCE
190772
$923.86
30 FIONA MUTU
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190773
$500.00
31 GABRIEL PAUL GARCIA
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/SEP 2023
190774
$200.00
32 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
INC
ONE WAYS REHAB PROGRAM
190775
$19,869.60
33 GILLIG LLC
OEM PARTS
190776
$5,419.51
34 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE LEASING SVCS
190777
$6,627.41
35 ARTURO SANCHEZ SR
CONTRIBUTION/JP
190778
$500.00
36 HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
190779
$196.97
37 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC
SALES TAX CONSULTING
190780
$4,081.17
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
38 1111 SYSTEMS INC
CLOUD BACKUP SVCS
190781
$7,224.00
39 IPS GROUP INC
TVM SERVICES
190782
$1,087.43
40 LORRIE FEINBERG
ON BASE SUPPORT
190783
$36.25
41 ISLAS TIRES INC
NEW TIRES
190784
$326.74
42 JUDITH A NORMAN
NTS CONSULTING SVCS
190785
$2,031.25
43 JAMES H DYKSTRA
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SVCS
190786
$2,000.00
44 JENNIFER SUSAN PEREZ
JPIA RISK MGMT REIMB
190787
$67.11
45 JOSE A REYES
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190788
$1,000.00
46 KIMBERLY SUE APODACA
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/SEP 2023
190789
$200.00
47 KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS INC
IT MGMT & SUPPORT/SEP 2023
190790
$23,850.00
48 LINDA MARTINA LOPEZ
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/SEP 2023
190791
$200.00
49 LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
PARKING CITATION COURT SURCHARGE
190792
$13,988.50
50 LSA ASSOCIATES INC
CEQA CONSULTING SERVICES
190793
$1,224.00
51 LUIS R NAVAS
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/SEP 2023
190794
$200.00
52 MARIA BRACAMONTES
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190795
$1,000.00
53 MARTIN AGUINAGA
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190796
$1,000.00
54 MCT TECHNOLOGY INC
CONTRACT SVCS - SOFTWARE
190797
$159.89
55 MRI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC
HOUSING PRO SOFTWARE SUPPORT
190798
$2,850.00
56 N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH PARTS & SERVICES
190799
$33,942.15
57 NADA BUS INC
IRVINE RAILROAD PARK
190800
$7,200.00
58 JALYSSA INC
CREDIT CHECK SVCS
190801
$613.30
59 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
CITY WIDE STREET SWEEPING SVCS
190802
$96,934.01
60 NIEMAN GATUS
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190803
$250.00
61 NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CITY CONTRIBUTION
190804
$3,458.34
62 NORWALK PRINTERS INC
FALL 23 BROCHURES
190805
$8,638.29
63 NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST
CDBG/HUD SCHOLARSHIPS
190806
$300.00
64 P & G WINDOW TINTING INC
CITY HALL COURTYARD
190807
$1,080.00
65 PETTY CASH C/O MONICA CARRILLO
VARIOUS/PUB SVCS
190808
$127.44
66 ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
"PARDON OUR MESS" SIGNS
190809
$949.91
67 PROFESSIONAL PLOTTER TECHNOLOGIES
CANON IMAGEPROGRAF PLOTTER
190810
$12,000.00
68 JOHN PAUL RAMIREZ
MGMT WELLNESS PROGRAM
190811
$500.00
69 ROSA BARRAGAN
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/SEP 2023
190812
$200.00
70 ROSARIO AVALOS
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190813
$1,000.00
71 GJKG, INC
ASSESSMENT SVCS
190814
$175.00
72 SOLEIL FLORES
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190815
$1,000.00
73 SOUTH BAY FORD LINCOLN INC
OEM FORD PARTS
190816
$221.93
74 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITY ASST/SOC SVCS
190817
$336.59
75 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITY ASST/SOC SVCS
190818
$397.44
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
76 WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
UNIFORMS/ACCESSORIES
190819
$754.22
77 THERESA MARIE MENDOZA
HOMEMAKING/SR GRANT
190820
$70.00
78 TOGOELECTRO LLC
EMAIL SECURITY RENEWAL
190821
$16,210.38
79 TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
REPAIRS
190822
$16,702.00
80 ELIOR INC
SR NUTRITION PROGRAM
190823
$51,679.80
81 VERNOLAS TOWING INC
ON CALL TOWING SVCS
190824
$700.00
82 UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS
FRONT ST/RESTROOM
190825
$4,260.00
83 WILLDAN ENGINEERING
DESIGN SVCS
190826
$5,295.00
84 APRIL YVETTE ORTEGA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190827
$1,327.38
85 GROW AND LEARN CENTER
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190828
$2,851.34
86 CECILIA GARCIA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190829
$588.21
87 EFROCINA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190830
$1,079.18
88 ELIZABETH L PIMENTEL
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190831
$1,227.56
89 ERNESTO HERRERA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190832
$789.77
90 FIDELIA LOPEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190833
$1,623.10
91 VILLAGRAN & MUNOZ FAMILY CHILDCARE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190834
$657.62
92 GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190835
$1,639.76
93 HECTOR FERREYRA NAVARRO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190836
$1,075.22
94 JOHN M RUIZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190837
$588.21
95 JOHNNA MONIQUE AMBRIZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190838
$566.29
96 KASEY LOUISE BEAL
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190839
$656.55
97 LASHAWNAE ARSHANEQ SMITH
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190840
$2,051.67
98 LAURA GONZALES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190841
$1,648.22
99 LEYDI Y QUINTEROS PASTORA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190842
$1,268.63
100
MARIA ALEJANDRINA GARCIA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190843
$537.61
101
MARIA ANGELINA VEGA PONCE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190844
$509.50
102
MARIA DEL CARMEN PEREZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190845
$2,225.49
103
MARIA REFUGIO CARDENAS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190846
$537.61
104
MARTIN S. HINCH
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190847
$3,206.35
105
MICHELLE YVETTE ORTIZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190848
$537.61
106
NICOLE CONTRERAS CARRASCO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190849
$2,204.99
107
OLIVIER GARCIA LARA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190850
$1,125.27
108
RACHEL D BROWN
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190851
$752.18
109
ROSE LINDA BOWERS
CHILD CARE ST1/JUL 23
190852
$1,125.26
110
MARIA DEL CONSUELO RUIZ MADRIGAL
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190853
$8,080.92
111
LORETO SALAS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190854
$5,319.15
112
SHEILA DENISE ROCKYMORE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190855
$639.35
113
SINA SALEAPAGA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190856
$513.94
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
114
SUSAN ALDAMA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190857
$766.35
115
TINA ANGELA VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190858
$1,327.38
116
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190859
$1,351.57
117
VANESSA MARIE CONTRERAS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190860
$1,966.19
118
VICTORIA ESCOBEDO HURTADO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
190861
$888.08
119
3 WIRE LLC
DISHWASHER INSTALL
190862
$416.54
120
RONALD HENRY KRUIDHOF
12232 CREWE/CDBG
190863
$18,652.50
121
ASSI SECURITY INC
REPAIRS
190864
$500.00
122
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM
CLEANING SUPPLIES
190865
$670.98
123
BADGER METER INC
MONTHLY AMR/AMI SVCS
190866
$1,179.25
124
SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX
190867
$3,315.97
125
BUENO GROUP INC
ONE WAYS REHAB PROGRAM
190868
$24,640.00
126
CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC
WATER TESTING FEES
190869
$620.30
127
EDNET CAREER INSTITUTE INC
SECURITY SVCS/JUL 2023
190870
$7,740.00
128
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LP
PEST CONTROL SVCS
190871
$250.00
129
GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC
HOPE UNIFORMS
190872
$257.65
130
GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE
190873
$750.00
131
HARDY & HARPER INC
RETENTION/#4/#7931
190874
$53,009.41
132
JENNIFER FRANKLIN
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS
190875
$120.00
133
JESUS GOMEZ
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190876
$500.00
134
JOEY CORDOVA
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
190877
$1,050.00
135
JOHN L HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES INC
NPDES CONSULTING SVCS
190878
$2,203.75
136
JONATHAN ROJAS
DJ SVCS/FRONT ST NIGHTS
190879
$500.00
137
JOSE LUIS VELASQUEZ JR
MOVIE PROJECTING SVCS
190880
$450.00
138
COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
INDUSTRIAL WASTE SVCS FOR SEWER
190881
$6,541.66
139
JOAQUIN VERDUSCO
NUTRITION ENTERTAINMENT
190882
$1,100.00
140
MICHAEL JACKSON
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
190883
$360.00
141
MOON KYU IM
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR
190884
$1,362.00
142
NORMS REFRIGERATION LLC
ICE MACHINE MAINTENANCE
190885
$270.00
143
ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES INC
UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT
190886
$65.52
144
PATRICIA SANDOVAL
ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR
190887
$409.20
145
PAUL DE LEON
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
190888
$500.00
146
PETTY CASH C/O ALBERTINA ARZATE
VARIOUS/SR CTR
190889
$221.89
147
PHILIP OLAOLU TEMIDARA
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
190890
$147.00
148
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPING SVCS/C-WIDE
190891
$57,728.71
149
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
WATER CONSUMPTION
190892
$59,934.78
150
SELECT ELECTRIC INC
DRY BORE CASING/#7228
190893
$63,373.81
151
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
BIOGAS FUEL/AUG 2023
190894
$33,754.53
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
152
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
190895
$12,163.30
153
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
LINE EXTENTION
190896
$5,931.84
154
SPOK INC
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
190897
$17.43
155
RELIANT UNIFORMS CORP
TACTICAL VEST CARRIER
190898
$292.16
156
TERESA COPEN
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
190899
$500.00
157
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
190900
$1,611.11
158
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
LEGAL AD #23-53
190901
$1,725.75
159
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
NEW AC ZONING SYSTEM
190902
$7,850.00
160
WENDY SAHAGUN
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
190903
$500.00
161
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
GRID TRIMMING
190904
$63,916.48
162
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
EE/OBF LOAN ID 8354
190905
$95.48
163
COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL SVCS
190906
$790.00
164
BLAIS & ASSOCIATES LLC
GRANT WRITING/ADMIN SVCS
190907
$2,970.00
165
CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS BATTERIES
190908
$95.29
166
CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIBTION
190909
$545.34
167
CUMMINS INC
OEM PARTS
190910
$1,456.92
168
CYNTHIA J LUJAN
ARTS DRAWING CLASS
190911
$300.00
169
DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED
ONE WAYS PARKING STUDY
190912
$3,956.25
170
ELIZABETH SANCHEZ
REFUND COOKIES/CANVAS
190913
$8.00
171
NORWALK REALTY INC
PARKING LOT USAGE
190914
$500.00
172
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
FAIR HOUSING SVCS
190915
$1,063.96
173
GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC
HOPE UNIFORMS
190916
$840.03
174
GILLIG LLC
OEM PARTS
190917
$56.38
175
JESUS M GOMEZ
LUNCH MEETING REIMB
190918
$118.63
176
WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
190919
$680.94
177
GREEN HALO SYSTEMS INC
ONLINE HOSTING SOFTWEAR
190920
$463.00
178
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC
OWNER REPRESENT SVCS
190921
$3,260.00
179
HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
190922
$1,418.50
180
ISLAS TIRES INC
NEW TIRES
190923
$45.00
181
JACQUELINE MARINOS
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190924
$1,053.50
182
JULIO MARRERO
CITATION REFUND
190925
$1,500.00
183
LAKSHMI MUKHERJEE
REFUND ART CLUB
190926
$34.00
184
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
190927
$58,057.16
185
LOUD PRINT LLC
TENN ALLIANCE T-SHIRTS
190928
$2,673.56
186
MANUEL AND SUSANA CHAVEZ TRUST
CITATION REFUND
190929
$375.00
187
SO CALIF REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
FARE MEDIA (REVENUE)
190930
$349.25
188
SHEILA IRANI
NTS CONSULTING SVCS
190931
$8,379.25
189
PITNEY BOWES INC
METER RENTAL
190932
$271.22
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
190
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
MR SUN ENVELOPES
190933
$974.83
191
TRC INVESTMENTS LLC
FENCING/11536 MAZA
190934
$179.76
192
SESAC INC
MUSIC LICENSING FEES
190935
$3,321.46
193
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
190936
$142,985.42
194
WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
UNIFORMS/ACCESSORIES
190937
$592.43
195
THE PITNEY BOWES BANK INC
POSTAGE DEPOSIT
190938
$10,000.00
196
THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP
CONCERT SIGNS
190939
$1,725.00
197
TORI LACY
CITATION REFUND
190940
$60.00
198
ALICIA GASTELUM
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190941
$1,377.97
199
ALMA A BROWN
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190942
$1,329.85
200
AUDRIANNA NICOLE SCHUCK
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190943
$721.10
201
BARBARA DENISE LUNA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190944
$1,176.40
202
GROW AND LEARN CENTER
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190945
$2,913.33
203
CHRISTINE MICHELLE SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190946
$592.97
204
CITY OF NORWALK KIDS ADVENTURE CAMP
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190947
$5,250.00
205
CRISTINA MURILLO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190948
$674.20
206
DAVIT PETROSYAN
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190949
$1,079.18
207
ERNESTINA MARCIAL
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190950
$1,155.13
208
ESMERALDA VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190951
$581.07
209
MARIA LOPEZ ESPINOSA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190952
$936.89
210
EVANGELINA ALICEA DE BONALES
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190953
$1,075.20
211
GUADALUPE ARELLANO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190954
$1,171.34
212
GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190955
$3,439.79
213
LIDIA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190956
$1,075.20
214
MA ESTHER SANTANA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190957
$1,008.50
215
MARYIN HERRERA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190958
$306.89
216
NOA JOCABEL FUENTES
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190959
$1,171.34
217
OSCAR ROBERTO CORTEZ
CHILD CARE ST3/JUL 23
190960
$5,506.20
218
RAFAELA A CHAVEZ
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190961
$789.77
219
PATRICIA RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190962
$1,268.63
220
MARIA DEL CONSUELO RUIZ MADRIGAL
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190963
$8,125.93
221
LORETO SALAS
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190964
$10,652.98
222
SANDRA BARDALES
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190965
$611.24
223
SANDRA I MENDEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
190966
$1,633.00
224
SILVER FLOWER CAMACHO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190967
$1,327.37
225
SILVINA ESPARZA DE CASTANEDA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190968
$3,791.16
226
SONIA ALONSO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190969
$2,059.57
227
SUNNY LOPEZ RENDON
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
190970
$2,032.72
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
228
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190971
$504.00
229
VALERIA SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190972
$2,056.02
230
YOLANDA MORALES
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
190973
$789.77
231
AMBROS CONSTRUCTION INC
ONE WAY REHAB PROGRAM
190974
$22,686.68
232
ARTESIA BUILDING MATERIALS INC
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
190975
$236.45
233
BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES
ALONDRA LIBRARY
190976
$420.00
234
BUENO GROUP INC
ONE WAYS REHAB PROGRAM
190977
$11,543.00
235
CITY OF COMMERCE
SWIM COMPETITION FEES
190978
$328.50
236
CLAUDIA KNATO
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
190979
$1,000.00
237
CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY
AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS BATTERIES
190980
$97.90
238
DAVID MACHADO
REFUND PERMIT FEE
190981
$856.10
239
HONEYCOTT INC
BEE/INSECT REMOVAL
190982
$335.00
240
NORWALK REALTY INC
PARKING LOT USAGE
190983
$500.00
241
HANSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
SHOP SUPPLIES
190984
$298.55
242
HECTOR BRISENO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190985
$1,000.00
243
I COPY INC
COPY CHRGS/C-WIDE
190986
$2,333.01
244
IVA SOLUTIONS INC
QTRLY MAINTENANCE
190987
$900.00
245
JENNIFER OROZCO
REFUND NASC DEPOSIT
190988
$1,000.00
246
JOSE LUIS VELASQUEZ JR
DJ & LIGHTING SVCS
190989
$450.00
247
JOSEY BARCH SO CAL FOUNDATION
REFUND PERMIT FEE
190990
$64.48
248
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ASSESSOR
MAPS
190991
$12.00
249
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITES/C-WIDE
190992
$4,721.70
250
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITY ASST/SOC SVCS
190993
$193.91
251
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
190994
$1,153.00
252
LOUD PRINT LLC
T-SHIRTS/ SCREEN FEE
190995
$2,029.15
253
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
MISC PARTS
190996
$88.89
254
ORBIT RENTALS INC
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVEN
190997
$315.36
255
P F SERVICES INC
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
190998
$150.00
256
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
LAWN SIGNS
190999
$1,187.39
257
JOSE SANCHEZ
PHOTO BOOTH SVCS
191000
$541.67
258
SC COMMERCIAL LLC
AUTO LUBRICANTS
191001
$2,868.44
259
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITY ASST/SOC SVCS
191002
$273.24
260
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/C-WIDE
191003
$83.92
261
THERESA MARIE MENDOZA
HOMEMAKING/SR GRANT
191004
$70.00
262
THINKERS 4 AUTISM
CONTRIBUTION/JP
191005
$250.00
263
THINKERS 4 AUTISM
CONTRIBUTION/AV
191006
$250.00
264
STEPHEN HIRANO
AD RFP 24-731
191007
$125.00
265
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
UNIFORMS/C-WIDE
191009
$2,375.91
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
266
USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC
HAZARD WASTE DISPOSAL
191010
$1,196.53
267
WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES LLC
CUSTODIAL/MISC SUPPLY
191011
$67.41
268
WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION
REFUND SECURITY DEPOSIT
191012
$1,000.00
269
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW
191013
$375.00
270
Z&K CONSULTANTS INC
CONSTRUCTION MGMT
191014
$89,706.00
271
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191015
$475.00
272
CARMEN ALCARAZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191016
$1,205.64
273
IRMA DEBRA CORELLA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191017
$824.11
274
MARGARITA AUDETAT DE MONTOYA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191018
$2,696.85
275
MARIO JOSE LOPEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191019
$2,755.96
276
MARISOL LOPEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191020
$539.59
277
NADINE MCGUIRE
CHIL CARE ST1/AUG 23
191021
$3,375.80
278
MUFUWASI JAMES BURNS JR
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191022
$789.77
279
NATANAEL JOSUE JACOBO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191023
$2,444.96
280
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191024
$5,001.00
281
ROSALINA MAGRAMO RELLOSA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191025
$1,019.00
282
ROSE LINDA BOWERS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191026
$1,176.40
283
SABINA ALAMGIR
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191027
$979.64
284
SAMIR HUMAYUN
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191028
$3,591.35
285
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
191029
$2,355.00
286
CARPI & CLAY INC
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SVCS
V15980
$2,000.00
287
LORENA ORTEGA
PERSNL CARE/SR GRANT
V15981
$52.50
288
ASSET PERFORMANCE GROUP LLC
PARKING CITATION PROCESSING
V15982
$14,764.71
289
RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC
LEGAL SVCS/JUL 2023
V15983
$25.00
290
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO
EMPLY ADDTL INS/AUG 2023
V15984
$1,682.36
291
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRB/PPE090223
V15985
$171,437.13
292
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPP/PPE 090823
V15986
$635.00
293
DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA
FT COBRA/AUG 23
V15987
$20,583.12
294
DELTACARE USA
DENTAL ADJ/AUG 23
V15988
$1,165.09
295
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/090823
V15989
$350.00
296
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PPE 090223
V15990
$34,831.02
297
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
HRLY INS ADJ/AUG 23
V15991
$15,713.52
298
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFER COMP/PPE090223
V15992
$32,309.33
299
TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
LIFE INS ADJ/AUG23
V15993
$12,390.36
300
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PP090223
V15994
$129,662.22
301
BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V15995
$12,278.35
302
AMERICA A GOMEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V15996
$754.74
303
ANDRES ARTEAGA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V15997
$1,176.42
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
304
ANDREW RAMOS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V15998
$1,278.70
305
ANTWANAE MAUDIE MICHELLE HILT
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V15999
$575.41
306
ARACELI MAGALLON
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16000
$1,125.26
307
ARIADNA RAYGOZA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16001
$772.60
308
BENILDA SANTOS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16002
$328.81
309
MARIA L CORTEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16003
$1,673.76
310
CARLA PATRICIA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16004
$2,875.24
311
CARMEN MONTES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16005
$1,075.22
312
CLARA M FLORES AGUILAR
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16006
$2,860.26
313
CAROLINE CORRAL
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16007
$1,268.63
314
CYNAYAH PATRICE HARDY
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16008
$1,677.85
315
DIAHN LYNETTE HOUSTON
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16009
$1,579.54
316
ELIZABETH E PEREZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16010
$1,167.95
317
ERICA JEAN HOLGUIN
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16011
$1,540.47
318
EVA KARINA SOTO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16012
$1,262.03
319
FAITH KOURTNEY TAYLOR
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16013
$2,243.56
320
MARIA EUGENIA FLORES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16014
$873.19
321
STAPHANY GOMEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16015
$728.02
322
JAIME PALAFOX
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16016
$3,808.46
323
JASMIN ELIZABETH GOMEZ BACA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16017
$2,200.98
324
JAYLEEN DESTINEE SOSA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16018
$1,150.84
325
SHELCO ENTERPRISE LLC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16019
$45,417.61
326
JULIE CABRERA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16020
$970.82
327
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16021
$2,971.87
328
GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16022
$772.21
329
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16023
$8,750.00
330
LISA DAWN GREGORY
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16024
$1,377.98
331
LUIS ABELLA ABUDA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16025
$585.67
332
MA SILVIA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16026
$1,061.72
333
MAGGIE RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16027
$2,051.67
334
MARIA D LOPEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16028
$1,854.09
335
MARIA ELENA BENITEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16029
$894.64
336
MARIA ESTHER LOMELI
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16030
$789.77
337
MARINA SILVA FAMILY CHILDCARE INC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16031
$1,030.18
338
MINNIE ABIGAIL ZORNOSA SULIBIT
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16032
$511.48
339
MARIA ELENA MONTERROSO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16033
$936.50
340
PALOMARES FAMILY DAYCARE
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16034
$6,366.49
341
ELIA PEREZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16035
$5,006.03
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
342
LAVISH HARRIS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16036
$2,527.82
343
MER ED LLC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16037
$4,277.04
344
RAVEN MARIE MCMAHN
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16038
$3,785.05
345
ROSA ALBINA RUIZ LOPEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16039
$511.48
346
ROSA ELENA CASTANEDA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16040
$1,945.34
347
ROSANA GRACIELA SUAREZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16041
$1,901.41
348
ROSEMARY FLORES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16042
$1,019.00
349
CYNTHIA C RUIZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16043
$3,959.58
350
SHELLY ORDIWAY
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16044
$1,019.47
351
MARIANA ANITA SINOHUI
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16045
$2,303.98
352
STELLA RITA FRANCO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16046
$1,075.22
353
TARA GATTUSO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16047
$903.25
354
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16048
$4,888.35
355
TRISHA ALEXANDREA CISNEROS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16049
$1,918.05
356
JACQUELINE VALDEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16050
$1,896.28
357
ERVY RODRIGUEZ
FITNESS CLASS INSTRUCTOR
V16051
$480.00
358
LORENA ORTEGA
HOMEMAKING/SR GRANT
V16052
$70.00
359
BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16053
$3,738.52
360
ADRIANA JIMENEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16054
$23,079.46
361
ALYSSA DARLENE LOMELI
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16055
$1,680.27
362
ANEECE RITA VALENZUELA
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16056
$1,169.94
363
BENILDA SANTOS
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16057
$6,073.01
364
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16058
$858.45
365
MARIA L CORTEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16059
$2,166.97
366
CARLOS TELLEZ RAMIREZ JR
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16060
$1,227.56
367
ANA CASTELLON
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16061
$5,555.82
368
CAROLINE CORRAL
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16062
$5,029.73
369
IRENE DE LA VEGA
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16063
$1,856.12
370
DESIREE CARCANO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16064
$3,041.23
371
ELIZABETH CARPINTEYRO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16065
$3,377.20
372
ELIZABETH FLORES
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16066
$1,853.38
373
ERIC CABRERA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16067
$588.20
374
ERIC LOUIE CASTANEDA
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16068
$246.90
375
ERIKA BARAJAS DIAZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16069
$6,694.14
376
LUZ ADRIANA FELIX MEDINA
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16070
$12,140.67
377
TREVINE BERTY FERNANDO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16071
$2,158.46
378
MARIA EUGENIA FLORES
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16072
$6,567.46
379
CAROL GALVEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16073
$4,990.66
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
380
OLIVIA GONZALEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16074
$9,346.21
381
GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16075
$1,259.34
382
ERICKA MARIA TORRES
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16076
$7,063.55
383
JESSICA YADIRA GRACIAN ORTIZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16077
$7,192.26
384
JOSEPHINE GLORIA CAUDILLO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16078
$1,579.54
385
SHELCO ENTERPRISE LLC
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16079
$56,154.42
386
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16080
$4,030.62
387
LACHRISNA SHAVOLL VAUGHN DAVIS
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16081
$772.53
388
KRISTIN MICHELLE MUNOZ
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16082
$3,569.60
389
LAURA AGUILAR
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16083
$1,274.77
390
LAURE A CARDIEL
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16084
$1,362.88
391
GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16085
$3,843.95
392
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16086
$6,025.00
393
LISA GUADALUPE CASTRUITA
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16087
$789.77
394
MA DE LOS ANGELES REYES DE RODRIGUE
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16088
$1,769.76
395
MA SILVIA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16089
$4,067.13
396
MAGGIE RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16090
$1,125.26
397
MARIA C HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE ST2/JUN 23
V16091
$1,225.24
398
MARIA D NUNEZ DE MERCADO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16092
$789.77
399
MARIA G CUYUCH
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16093
$1,160.50
400
MARIA LOURDES GONZALEZ RUANO
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16094
$1,259.33
401
MARISELA SOTO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16095
$1,713.19
402
MARISOL ORTEGA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16096
$588.20
403
MARTINA ROMERO SANTILLAN
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16097
$1,395.07
404
MELBA JOYCE GIVENS
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16098
$1,756.62
405
PILAR MENDEZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16099
$5,968.05
406
MIROSLAVA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16100
$5,166.09
407
MARIA ELENA MONTERROSO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16101
$6,958.48
408
NADINE MELINDA SANCHEZ
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16102
$1,171.34
409
NATHANIEL OSIAS DEL ROSARIO
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16103
$1,171.34
410
PALOMARES FAMILY DAYCARE
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16104
$3,107.23
411
PATRICIA ALVARADO
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16105
$1,171.34
412
PATRICIA ARACELY MORENO
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16106
$2,609.92
413
ELIA PEREZ
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16107
$6,337.28
414
LAVISH HARRIS
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16108
$767.99
415
MER ED LLC
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16109
$4,870.14
416
RONALD QUIROS
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16110
$1,171.34
417
ROSA TORRES
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16111
$7,024.76
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
418
CYNTHIA C RUIZ
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16112
$3,450.08
419
SANDRA VILLA
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16113
$1,075.20
420
SENAIDA BARRAGAN
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16114
$588.20
421
SHELLY ORDIWAY
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16115
$668.63
422
MARIANA ANITA SINOHUI
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16116
$1,535.98
423
SPRING IRENE MCCALMAN
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16117
$1,728.31
424
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16118
$9,137.50
425
TOYLAND FAMILY DAY CARE INC
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16119
$8,200.41
426
VALARIE VIVIAN LAUDERDALE
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16120
$1,302.46
427
VANESSA MOLLY DYCUS
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16121
$1,128.29
428
VICTORIA CANO
CHILD CARE /AUG 23
V16122
$2,026.27
429
VILMA LABOY
CHILD CARE ST3/AUG 23
V16123
$2,199.25
430
WONDERLAND MONTESSORIE
CHILD CARE ST2/AUG 23
V16124
$4,056.13
431
EVA KARINA SOTO
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST1
V16125
$2,884.00
432
JAZMIN NICOLE MUNOZ
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST1
V16126
$1,442.00
433
LACHRISNA SHAVOLL VAUGHN DAVIS
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST1
V16127
$1,442.00
434
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST2
V16128
$2,884.00
435
MA SILVIA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST3
V16129
$2,884.00
436
MELBA JOYCE GIVENS
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST2
V16130
$2,884.00
437
ROSA ALBINA RUIZ LOPEZ
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST1
V16131
$1,442.00
438
TARA GATTUSO
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST1
V16132
$1,442.00
439
TAYLOR GENEVA SALHUS
ARPA AB179 STIP/ST3
V16133
$2,884.00
440
CLAUDIA I GODINEZ
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
V16134
$573.75
441
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES
DUP COPIER LEASE/SEPT
V16135
$550.56
442
AMERICA A GOMEZ
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16136
$997.69
443
JOYFUL LITTLE LEARNERS FAMILY
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16137
$772.21
444
DEON DOUGLAS CHAMBERS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16138
$888.08
445
ELIZABETH LILLIAN BUZENES MORALES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16139
$646.72
446
EUREKA FAYE LAURANT
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16140
$1,425.69
447
SHANNA SUE HUNTER
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16141
$5,054.77
448
JACKELINE CHAVEZ MORENO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16142
$592.97
449
JALIN DASHEL WILLIAMS
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16143
$675.71
450
JEANNETTE PATRICIA FLORES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16144
$349.50
451
SHELCO ENTERPRISE LLC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16145
$1,277.44
452
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16146
$2,365.28
453
LOPEZ FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE INC
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16147
$6,947.75
454
MARISOL MORALES
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16148
$1,242.96
455
MAYRA Y COSIO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16149
$698.97
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
456
MIREYA PLASENCIA
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16150
$424.73
457
MARIA ELENA MONTERROSO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16151
$768.00
458
ROSELIA CALDERON
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16152
$4,761.45
459
SYLVIA SUSAN ROMERO
CHILD CARE ST1/AUG 23
V16153
$509.50
460
TRISHA ALEXANDREA CISNEROS
CHILD CARE ST1/JUL 23
V16154
$1,534.44
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 12, 2023 through September 25, 2023
*****Total Warrants**** $3,182,676.16
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
190769, 190770 and 191008
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 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 Mariel Flores Arriola and Jose Quinones. 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 Mariel Flores Arriola and Jose Quinones.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John Ramirez, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Background:
At its meeting of September 27, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the following applications and took action as outlined below and in the attached Synopsis.
Planning Commission Action Final – None
Planning Commission Action Not Final
•Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03 and Director Approval Request No. 2023-08 •Zoning Text Amendment No. 2023-01 and Zone Change No. 2023-01 Fiscal Impact: N/A
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant on September 28, 2023.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation: N/A
Recommended Action:
No action is required.
Attachments:
Planning Commission Synopsis
Planning Commission Synopsis, September 27, 2023
SYNOPSIS
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 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.
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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.
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Planning Commission Synopsis, September 27, 2023 Page 2 of 2 CALL TO ORDER6:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTECommissioner Apodaca
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERSCommissioner Apodaca, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Navas, and Vice Chair Lopez. Chair Barragan was absent.
1. MEETING MINUTES – Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 13, 2023.
Planning Commission Action: Approved
PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03
DIRECTOR APPROVAL REQUEST NO. 2023-08
Crystal Cyprian and Joy Cyprian, Joy’s Children’s Learning Center (“Applicant”); a request to permit a child care facility within an existing 2,785 square foot building and 2,797 square foot building for ancillary storage on a 0.37 acre site. The subject property is generally known as 11004 Adoree Street, located on the southeast corner of Adoree Street and Studebaker Road (also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8050-026-001), in the Commercial and Office (C and O) zone. The project includes a request for:
(1) Conditional Use Permit: To permit a child care facility within an existing 2,785 square foot single-story building; and
(2) Director Approval Request No. 2023-08: To allow an eighteen (18) percent reduction (three spaces) from the required number of parking spaces.
(3) Environmental: Consider and find the project exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-26 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 23-27 to approve Director Approval Request No. 2023-08 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and (3) Consider and find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Planning Commission Action: Continued the item to the Special Planning Commission Meeting of October 11, 2023 by a vote of 4-0.
3. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2023-01
ZONE CHANGE NO. 2023-01
To amend various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) as it relates to the Automobile Parking (“P”) zone, and to remove the zoning designation of Automobile Parking (“P”) on real property located throughout the City of Norwalk. Environmental: Consider and find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
Staff Recommendation:
That the Planning Commission continue the item to the next scheduled meeting of October 11, 2023.
Planning Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation to continue the item.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant Planner Arellano shared that additional information will be provided on Zoning Text Amendment No. 2023-01 and Zone Change No. 2023-01 at the October 11, 2023 meeting. Further, he stated that an additional item will be added to amend the Precise Development Plan process to administratively approve that category.
ADJOURNMENT 6:47 P.M.
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, 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 (3), Parks & Recreation (1), Public Safety (2), 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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2 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 10/03/2023
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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)
Parks & Recreation
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
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 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 Scantlebury, Margaret Historical Heritage Commission Rios 8/1/23-12/31/24 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 10/03/2023
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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 Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31-24 Free, Espie Social Services Commission Valencia 7/5/23-12/31/24 Garcia, Andrea Social Services Commission Ramirez 9/19/23-12/31/24 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
October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, AICP, Director of Community Development Rosio Medina, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 23-59 – APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-60 – APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET
Background:
On May 2, 2023, City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Annual Action Plan, which lists the specific activities that the City will undertake with the funds. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) granted the City $1,063,684 in CDBG funds and $313,110 in HOME funds.
At the beginning of FY 2023/24, the CDBG program had $215,267 of unallocated funds, which were a combination of carry-over funds from FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23. The City will be reallocating these unused funds as well as reallocating $400,000 from the FY 2023/24 Residential Rehabilitation Program to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Residential Rehabilitation Program provided necessary dwelling repairs to plumbing, heating, electrical, painting, and other repairs for low- and moderate-income residents throughout Norwalk, but due to restrictions of the program a limited number of people were served. Therefore, the City would like to serve more residents and maximize the benefit of the Program without the restrictions of CDBG funds. Staff will be designing and implementing a city-wide rehabilitation program with General Funds. The CIP provides much needed repairs to street, sidewalk, curb, gutter and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access ramps. The City will be implementing this change in the Substantial Amendment to the 2023/24 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
The Department of Public Services has identified Zone 28 as needing extensive rehabilitation to curb ramps, gutters, and street paving amounting to over $4,000,000. The curb ramps are necessary to make the neighborhood sidewalks and street crossings accessible and safe to
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8 people with disabilities. Zone 28 is located in a low to moderate-income area, so the proposed rehabilitation is considered an eligible activity under the CDBG program. The following map indicates the location of Zone 28 as well as the areas of focus for these improvements.
This project was not listed in the FY 2023/24 AAP adopted by City Council on May 2, 2023.
Under the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, allocating funding to a new activity triggers a substantial amendment to the AAP. Public notice of the proposed substantial amendment was provided for the required 30-day period from September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
Staff recommends amending the FY 2023/24 AAP by allocating $615,267 in CDBG funding for the installation of curb ramps, gutters, and street paving in the CDBG eligible census tract 5526.01 (4). It is to be noted that previous CDBG CIP funds were used to complete census tract 5526.01(1)(2)(3).
Fiscal Impact:
The $615,267 of CDBG funds were granted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The General fund will allocate $600,000 for the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Citizens Advised:
Notice of Public Review and Public Hearing concerning the proposed substantial amendment was posted at the City’s three designated posting places and website on August 31, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 1, 2023.
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8 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; Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 23-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; and
b. adopt Resolution No. 23-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, in the amount of $615,267.00.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 23-59
2. Resolution No. 23-60
3. Norwalk Residential Rehabilitation Program Guidelines Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2023/24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Annual Action Plan on May 2, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations requires that the City must amend its approved Annual Action Plan whenever it (a) changes its allocation priorities or method of distribution of funds; (b) carries out an activity not previously described in the action plan; (c) allocates a substantial change (by $35,000, except for planning and administration) in funds; or (d) changes the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity; and
WHEREAS, the City implemented a reasonable public notice and reduced the 30- day commenting period to five days for substantial amendments, pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations; and WHEREAS, Public Review and Public Hearing notice of the substantial amendment to the FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan was posted at the City’s three designated posting places and website on August 31, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that changes to the proposed activities is warranted to invest in street infrastructure principally for low and moderate income persons consistent with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development National Objectives; and
WHEREAS, City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on October 3, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan shall be amended to reprogram $615,267 of unused prior year program funds to the Capital Improvement Program.
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 on this 3rd day of October 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 23-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, City Council approved a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Annual Action Plan by adopting Resolution No. 23-59 to reallocate prior year unused program funds in the amount of $615,267 to the Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined there is a need to use said funds for much-needed repairs to street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access ramps; and
WHEREAS, there is no current appropriation for this need; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to revise the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to reflect the substantial amendment to the FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan adopted on October 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to appropriate the additional $615,267 needed to fund the Capital Improvement Program from available prior year funds and FY 2023/24 Residential Rehabilitation activity.
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
Revenue: 207-62-0000-4469 $215,267
Residential Rehabilitation 207-62-6202-2116 $400,000
Expenditure: 207-70-7920-2080 $615,267
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 on this 3rd day of October 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 3
Norwalk Residential Rehabilitation Program
Residential Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
Residential Rehabilitation will cover the cost of an eligible necessary home improvement service. Applicants may only apply for one home improvement service.
Eligible homeowners may only receive one grant every five (5) years. Actual amounts of each grant will be determined by the City, based upon approved construction costs for the approved home improvement service.
Eligible Home Improvements Include:
1. Accessibility upgrades
2. Home Safety Inspection Program Recommendations
3. Sustainability Energy Efficient Repairs:
• (Cool roof, insulation, water heater, windows, and air conditioner for 60+ only or non-ambulatory individuals)
Eligibility Criteria
The Residential Rehabilitation Program will provide owner -occupants of single- family residential homes an opportunity to apply for home improvement services . Applicants need to meet all primary qualifying factors and submit all required documents to be eligible for the program.
IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DEPARTMENT - HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE (5) YEARS, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Primary qualifying factors:
1. The applicant must reside in the City of Norwalk
2. The legal property owner must permanently resi de at the location listed on the application.
3. Must meet state income guidelines and be over 60 for certain improvements
4. The property must be abated of the following code violations/conditions:
a. Store trash bins out of public view (NMC 8.36.040 (B4), 8.48.480) b. Remove all temporary structures/canopy/tarp (NMC 15.32.050) c. Remove all temporary holiday lights, extension cords/wiring (CEC 590.3(b)) d. Remove and properly dispose of all trash, debris and other stored/discarded items from all yards, including the alleyway and parkway (NMC 8.36.040 (B8))
2 e. Remove and properly dispose of all weeds/overgrown and dead/dry vegetation (NMC 8.36.040 (B2))
f. Place address numbers on the building/structure – numbers shall be 4” in height and have a contrasting background (NMC 15.36.020) g. Remove inoperable/improperly stored vehicles
Required Documents to Apply:
1. Program Application
A scan or photocopy of each document must be submitted with your application:
Copy of Photo Identification
Provide photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or CA I.D.) for every person who is listed on the title to the property. The address on the ID must match the property and not be expired.
Copy of the 2022-2023 Property Tax Bill for the property Copy of a current Utility Bill
Document must reflect owner name and address.
Proof of Income if under 60 years of age
(Tax Returns or paystubs for income eligibility)
Home Safety Inspections Program Guidelines
Home Safety Inspections Program will send out a contractor to conduct residential property inspections on behalf of the City of Norwalk in order to identify potential health and safety repairs. All homeowners who live in their home in Norwalk are eligible for the inspection servi ce. Income- qualified homeowners would be able to apply for potential assistance to correct eligible safety items. Actual amounts of each grant will be determined by the City, based upon approved construction costs for the approved home improvement service, severity of the safety concern, and income eligibility.
Eligible health and safety repairs Include:
1. Electrical panel repairs or upgrades
2. Switches and Outlets repair or replacement
3. Exposed wires
Eligibility Criteria
The Home Safety Inspections Program will be available to all owner-occupants of single- family residential homes.
Income-qualified homeowners would be able to apply for potential assistance to correct eligible safety items.
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, AICP, Director of Community Development Rosio Medina, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 23-57 – SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS AND RESOLUTION NO. 23- 58 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE FUNDS AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
Background:
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed and approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to combat the spread and impacts of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Through the CARES Act, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initially granted the City $747,572 in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV1) funds. On September 11, 2020, HUD informed the City that an additional allocation had been granted in the amount of $850,708 (CDBG-CV3) funds.
Allocation Entitlement Amount
CDBG-CV1 $747,572
CDBG-CV3 $850,708
TOTAL CDBG-CV FUNDS $1,598,280
Funding and Proposed Activities for the Annual Action Plan The City is proposing to reallocate unused funds from the Business Assistance Program and Emergency Rental Assistance Program activities to the Homeless Assistance activity. The City
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3 anticipates the CDBG-CV Program to have $206,447.88 in unused funds. The reallocated funds will provide for continuing homeless assistance to Norwalk’s unhoused neighbors.
It should be noted that the Homeless Assistance costs allocated from CDBG-CV3 funds will be used to pay for additional and continued services provided by City Net until CDBG-CV funds are exhausted. These homeless assistance services will cover the costs of local implementation of the CDBG-CV funding.
Substantial Amendments to FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan A substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan is required when the City:
•Changes allocation priorities
•Expects to carry out a new or existing activity while using funds that have not been covered by the Consolidated Plan or included in the approved Action Plan •Initiates a substantial change in the allocation of funds (by $35,000, except for planning and administration) in funds; or
•Modifies the location, scope, purpose, or recipients of an activity CDBG/CDBG-CV Funds Waivers and Suspensions
With a citizen participation public comment period and reasonable notice waivers, the City may implement a reasonable public notice and reduce the 30-day commenting period to 5-days. The waiver for the 15% public services activities cap will allow the City to fund additional public services activities that serve those affected by COVID-19.
Amendment No.1 for Community Development Block Grant Funds The City entered into a subrecipient agreement with City Net on October 21, 2022 to provide homeless housing navigation services utilizing CARES Act funds.
In response to COVID-19 restrictions and the ongoing housing navigation needs for Norwalk’s unhoused neighbors, the continued services of City Net are necessary in order to maintain expected levels of adequate housing and health services for Norwalk’s unhoused neighbors.
Fiscal Impact:
No General Fund impacts. The CDBG-CV funds are granted by the HUD through the CARES Act.
The CDBG-CV3 funds will be reallocated as follows, as indicated in attached budget amendment Resolution No. 23-58.
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3 Description Amount
Homeless Assistance $436,447.88
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the Public Hearing and the availability of the draft Substantial Amendment to the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan was posted at the City’s official posting sites on September 14, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot in accordance with State law on September 15, 2023.
The Plans were made available on the City’s website, in the Community Development Department, Norwalk Regional Library, the Social Services Center, and the Senior Center from September 15, 2023 through September 22, 2023 for citizens to review and make comments before the public hearing.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. consider adopting Resolution No. 23-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CORONOVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS, and
b. consider adopting Resolution No. 23-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMETN OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, and
c. approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with City Net to provide housing navigation and health services in an amount not to exceed $436,447.88; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional 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.
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3 Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 23-57
2. Resolution No. 23-58
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND
ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Norwalk adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Annual Action Plan on May 7, 2019, and a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan on May 19, 2020 and February 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations require that the City must amend its approved Annual Action Plan whenever it (a) changes it allocation priorities or method of distribution of funds; (b) carries out an activity not previously described in the action plan; (c) allocates a substantial changes (by $35,000, except for planning and administration) in funds; or (d) changes the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity; and WHEREAS, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) granted the City $1,598,280 in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG- CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19; and WHEREAS, HUD granted the City waivers and suspensions to CDBG funds to maximize the availability of funds for COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the City implemented a reasonable public notice and reduced the 30- day commenting period to 5-days for substantial amendments, pursuant to HUD regulations; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing and public notice of the substantial amendments to the FY 2019/20 CDBG Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan was posted at the City’s official posting sites on September 14, 2023, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on October 3, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan shall be amended to reallocate $206,447.88 of unused CDBG-CV funds to Homeless Assistance.
Section 2. The City will be implementing waivers and suspensions to the CDBG-CV3 reallocated funds.
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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 3rd day of October 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 23-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted substantial amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Annual Action Plan to appropriate Community Development Block Grant coronavirus response (CDBG-CV) funds in the amount of $1,598,280.00; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is a need to use said funds for activities such as homeless assistance, as a response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, there is funding available under the CDBG-CV3 grant in FY 2019/20; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved substantial amendments to the FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan on May 19, 2020, February 16, 2021, and October 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to revise the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to reflect the substantial amendments to the FY 2019/20 CDBG Annual Action Plan adopted on October 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appropriate the unallocated $206,447.88 needed to fund COVID-19 relief efforts from available CDBG-CV3 funds to the Homeless Assistance activity.
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(s):
Account Number Debit Credit
207-62-6208-2115 $48,257.50
207-62-6208-2883 $158,190.38
207-62-6208-2125 $206,447.88
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 on this 3rd day of October 2023.
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 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 Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., PMP, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 23-61 – AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE
DESIGN-BUILD PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND ADOPTION OF A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-18
Background:
Local agencies in California, including Norwalk, are required to adopt policies and procedures governing bidding regulations and purchases of supplies and services in accordance with state statutes. The California Public Contract Code’s requirement for competitive bidding of projects over $5,000 applies to public works projects conducted by the City.
To comply with state statutes, local agencies typically use traditional Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods to implement public works projects. The State adopted Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 22160 et seq. authorizing local agencies to use Design-Build methods for project delivery. Design-Build (DB) is an alternative project delivery method whereby agencies contracts with a single entity to perform both design and construction tasks for a project.
In 2022, the State Legislature approved Senate Bill 991, adding Section 22171 to the PCC, authorizing local agencies (e.g., cities and counties) to use the progressive design-build method for delivery of up to 15 projects over $5 million, specifically for any project that treats, pumps, stores, or conveys water, wastewater, recycled water, advanced treated water, or supporting facilities. Section 22171 became effective January 1, 2023. Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is a variation of the general DB method, allowing agencies to advertise the request for qualifications (RFQs) from potential design-build entities earlier in the procurement process with less defined project scope and preliminary design. Utilizing PDB, agencies can enter into contracts with design-build entities on a shorter timeline, reduce procurement cost, and encourage a higher
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2 degree of collaboration between project stakeholders resulting in a more transparent risk allocation between agencies, designers, and builders. Pursuant to Section 22171 of the PCC, in order to procure design and construction services with PDB, the City is required to:
(i) Follow specific steps during the procurement process; and (ii) Adopt a Conflict-of-Interest Policy regarding the ability of a person or entity that performs services for the local agency relating to the solicitation of a design-build project, to submit a proposal as a design-build entity, or to join a design-build team.
City Council is requested to consider adoption of a proposed Conflict-of-Interest policy in satisfaction of the requirement under Section 22171 of the PCC (Exhibit A to Resolution No. 23- 61).
Adopting Resolution No. 23-61 and authorizing the DB or PDB method for Capital Improvement Projects, as appropriate, provides a single entity accountability for project performance, minimizes conflict between designer and contractor, and expedites the procurement process for schedule-impacted projects.
Use of PDB procurement method for the project has been reviewed and coordinated with the City Attorney’s office to ensure the City complies with relevant public contracting statutes, codes and regulations.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no cost implication of this item. Project costs associated with this item consists of the potential savings in procurement costs with consolidation of bid solicitation and concurrent design and construction of project components.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in partnership with all of our communities to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE
DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS.
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Resolution No. 23-61, with Exhibit A - Conflict-of-Interest Policy for Design-Build Projects RESOLUTION NO. 23-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT
DELIVERY METHOD FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND
ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN BUILD
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the California Public Contract Code is a collection of statutes requiring all public agencies abide by a common set of standards in the solicitation, procurement and prosecution of public projects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22160, et seq., of the Public Contract Code, Design-Build method for project delivery has been authorized for local agencies, including the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22170, et seq., the City is also authorized to enter into Progressive Design-Build contracts for any project that treats, pumps, stores, or conveys water, wastewater, recycled water, advanced treated water, or supporting facilities, has been specifically authorized for local agencies; and WHEREAS, the City desires to utilize Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build methodology to conduct solicitation and procurement of design and construction services for Capital Improvement Projects under a single Design-Build or Progressive Design- Build contract as authorized by Sections 22160, et seq. and 22170, et seq., of the Public Contract Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 22162 and 22171.5, of the Public Contract Code, the City is required to have a conflict of interest policy in place for Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build Projects (Exhibit “A”: Conflict-of-Interest Policy for Design-Build Projects is referenced and incorporated for adoption herein); and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of its community members for the City to utilize cost effective procurement methods in the implementation of public projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Council hereby finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution and incorporated herein.
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the California Public Contract Code, including, but not limited to, Sections 22160, et seq., and 22170, et seq., which authorize design-build for projects excluding projects on the state highway system. Any agreement resulting from the solicitation of Design-Build services shall be presented before the City Council for final consideration and approval.
Section 3.The City Council hereby adopts the Conflict-of-Interest Policy for Design-Build Projects to be adhered to in the solicitation of Design-Build services and during the course of work for Capital Improvement Projects.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Resolution.
Section 5. The City Council’s action authorizing the use of Design-Build and Progressive Design Build for Capital Improvement Projects has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality act (CEQA) and has been determined to be exempt per Section 15061(b)(3). The action is covered by the General Rule that CEQA applies to projects that do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Authorizing use of the Design-Build and Progressive Design- Build procurement process will not result in any significant effect on the environment. It is also determined that authorizing the adoption of a Conflict of Interest Policy will also not result in any significant effect on the environment. Once the each respective Capital Improvement Project is ready for contract award and/or the project is further developed, the City will be reviewing each action pursuant to any and all applicable CEQA Guidelines.
Section 6. 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 3rd day of October 2023.
______________________________
ANA VALENCIA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT A
CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY FOR DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS
I. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, as required under California Public Contract Code § 22162 and § 22171.5 for a standard organizational conflict-of-interest policy, regarding the ability of a person or entity to submit a proposal to the City of Norwalk (the “CITY”) as a design-build entity or to join a design-build team (“Proposer”) for a design-build project procured pursuant to California Public Contract Code §§ 22160 et seq. A person or entity’s failure to comply with these standards of conduct may result in potential liability to the CITY and may preclude the person or entity from participation in the project. This conflict of interest policy is intended to accomplish the following goals:
1. Promote integrity, transparency, competitiveness and fairness in the CITY’s procurements and contracts/agreements for design-build projects;
2. Prevent Proposers from obtaining or appearing to obtain an unfair competitive advantage with respect to the CITY’s procurements and contracts/agreements for design-build projects;
3. Provide guidance to enable Proposers to make informed decisions while conducting business with the CITY related to the design-build project; and
4. Protect the validity of CITY’s contracts, confidential and sensitive information concerning the design-build projects, and other CITY interests related to the designbuild projects.
The CITY recognizes that its goals must be balanced against the need to not unnecessarily restrict the pool of potential Proposers available to participate in the CITY’s procurements, agreements, and contracts for design-build projects. This conflict-of- interest policy neither purports to address every situation that may arise in the context of the CITY’s procurements, agreements, and contracts for design-build projects, nor to mandate a particular decision or determination by the CITY. The CITY retains the ultimate and sole discretion to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a conflict of interest exists and what actions may be appropriate to avoid, neutralize or mitigate any actual or potential conflict of interest or the appearance of any such conflict of interest.
II. POLICY
Unless otherwise stated, “Consultant” or “Proposer” shall mean prime consultant or prime contractor and sub-consultants and subcontractors performing services for the prime. A.
Consultant will not be allowed to participate as a Proposer or to join a design-build team in response to a design-build Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) if any of the following circumstances is applicable:
1. The Consultant is the general engineering, architectural and design consultant for the City of Norwalk (the “CITY”) (hereinafter referred to as “general design consultant”) to the particular design-build project. Sub consultants to the general design consultant that have not yet performed work on the agreement to provide Resolution No. 23-61 Page 4 of 9
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services for the particular design-build project may participate as a Proposer or join a design-build team.
2. The Consultant has assisted or is assisting the CITY in the management or procurement of the particular design-build project, including drafting or preparation of the RFP language or evaluation criteria.
3. The Consultant has conducted preliminary design services for the particular design-build project such as engineering analysis, environmental analysis, feasibility studies, preliminary designs, conceptual layouts, preparation of bridging documents, etc.
4. The Consultant performed design work related to the particular design-build project for other stakeholders.
5. The Consultant has performed work on a previous agreement or contract that specifically excludes them from participating as a Proposer or joining a designbuild team for the particular design-build project.
6. The Consultant is under contract with any other entity or stakeholder to perform oversight on the particular design-build project after letting.
7. The Consultant has obtained any advice from, or discussed any aspect relating to, the project or procurement of the project with any person or entity with an organizational conflict of interest, including but not limited to, the consultants of any entity who have provided technical support on the particular design-build project.
B. Consultants who may have potential conflicts of interest in relation to the design-build program or project and wish to participate as a Proposer or join a design-build team must:
1. Conform to federal and state conflict of interest rules and regulations.
2. Disclose all relevant facts relating to past, present or planned interest(s) of the Proposer’s team (including the Proposer, Proposer’s proposed consultants, and sub-consultants and or subcontractors and their respective chief executives, directors and key personnel) which may result in, or could be viewed as, an organizational conflict of interest in connection with any design-build procurement, including present or planned contractual or employment relationships with any current employee of the CITY.
3. Disclose in the response documents to a design-build RFQ and RFP, all of the work performed in relation to the design-build program and project.
4. Provide all records of such work performed for the CITY so that all information can be evaluated and made available to all potential design-build teams, if necessary.
5. Ensure that the Consultant’s contract/agreement with any other entity or stakeholder in the design-build project to perform services related to the designbuild project or program has expired or has been terminated.
6. In cases where Consultants on different consultant teams belong to the same parent company, each Consultant shall describe how the sub-consultants and or subcontractors would avoid conflicts through the qualification and bid phases of the design-build project. Upon review of the information provided above, The CITY Resolution No. 23-61 Page 5 of 9
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will determine, in its sole discretion, if the Consultant has obtained an unfair competitive advantage.
C. For other potential conflicts of interest not mentioned specifically above (e.g. employee changing companies, merger/acquisitions of firms, property ownership, business arrangements, and financial interest(s)) Consultant shall disclose and address any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest when participating as or joining a design-build team. The CITY will then determine if a conflict of interest exists.
D. The successful Proposer for a design-build RFP or firms affiliated with this Proposer are prohibited from competing on any agreement to provide construction inspection services for the design-build project. An affiliated firm is one which is subject to the control of the same persons through joint ownership or otherwise. Except for sub-consultants whose services are limited to providing surveying or material testing information, no sub- consultants who provided design services in connection with the design-build project shall be eligible to compete for any agreement to provide construction inspection services for the design-build project.
III. PROCEDURE
A. A conflict of interest checklist will be provided to and is to be used by all Proposers to assist in screening for potential organizational conflicts of interest. Please note that this checklist serves as a guide only, and that there may be additional potential conflict situations not covered by this checklist. If a Proposer determines a potential conflict of interest exists that is not covered by this checklist, then that potential conflict must still be disclosed.
B. The Proposer shall complete the Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest form and submit it along with the Proposer’s RFQ and RFP response. A disclosure of a potential conflict will not necessarily disqualify a Proposer from being awarded an agreement. The disclosure form shall be provided separate from the bound proposal, and it will not be provided to the RFQ/RFP selection committee members. Separate CITY contract management staff, in consultation with CITY Counsel, will review the disclosure and the appropriateness of the proposed mitigation measures to determine whether the conflict disqualifies the Proposer from award of the agreement. The CITY reserves the right to cancel or amend the resulting agreement if the successful Proposer failed to disclose a potential conflict, which it knew or should have known about, or if the Proposer provided false or misleading information on the Disclosure Form.
C. Upon review of the information provided by Proposer, the CITY will determine, in its sole discretion, if the Proposer has a conflict of interest. The CITY recognizes that Proposers must maintain business relationships with other public and private sector entities in order to continue as a viable business. The CITY will take this into account as it evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed measures to mitigate potential conflicts. It is not the intent of the CITY to disqualify Proposers based merely on the existence of a business relationship with another entity, but Resolution No. 23-61 Page 6 of 9
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rather only when such relationship causes a conflict and potentially impairs the Proposer’s ability to provide objective advice to the CITY. The CITY will disqualify Proposers in cases where a potential conflict cannot be adequately mitigated.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECKLIST
An organizational conflict of interest may exist in any of the following cases:
☐ The Proposer, or its principals, own real property in a location where there may be a positive or adverse impact on the value of such property based on the recommendations, designs or other deliverable required by this agreement. ☐ The Proposer is providing services to another governmental or private entity and the Proposer knows or has reason to believe, that the entity’s interest are, or may be, adverse to the CITY’s interest with respect to the specific project covered by this agreement.
Comment: the mere existence of a business relationship with another entity would not ordinarily need to be disclosed. Rather, this focuses on the nature of services commissioned by the other entity. For example, it would not be appropriate to propose on a CITY project if another entity has also retained the Proposer for the purposes of persuading the CITY to stop or alter the project plans. ☐ The Proposer is providing design services to a private entity, including but not limited to developers, whom the Proposer knows or has good reason to believe, own or are planning to purchase property affected by the project covered by this agreement, when the value or potential uses of such property may be affected by the Proposer’s performance of work pursuant to this agreement. “Property affected by the project” includes property that is in, adjacent to, or in reasonable proximity to the current or potential site for a project. The value or potential uses of the private entity’s property may be affected by the Proposer’s work pursuant to the agreement when such work involves providing recommendations for property interest acquisition, access control and the design or location of frontage roads and interchanges. Comment: this provision does not presume Proposers know nor have a duty to inquire as to all of the business objectives of their clients. Rather, it seeks the disclosure of information regarding cases where the Proposer has a reason to believe that its performance of work under this agreement may materially affect the value or viability of a project it is performing for the other entity. ☐ The Proposer has a business arrangement with an employee of the CITY or immediate family member of such employee, including promised future employment of such person or a subcontracting arrangement with such person when such arrangement is contingent on the Proposer being awarded this agreement. This item does not apply to pre-existing employment of current or former employees of the CITY or their immediate family members. Comment: this provision is not intended to supersede any statutes or policies applicable to CITY employees accepting outside employment. This provision is intended to focus on identifying situations where promises of employment have been made contingent on the outcome of this particular procurement. It is intended to avoid a situation where a Proposer may have unfair access to “inside” information. ☐ The Proposer has, in previous work for the CITY, provided design services and such professional services that potentially provide the Proposer with an unfair advantage in Resolution No. 23-61 Page 8 of 9
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preparing a proposal for this project. Comment: this provision will not, for example, necessarily disqualify a Proposer who provided surveying or material testing services for this project; however, such work must be disclosed and all work product must be provided. ☐ The Proposer has, in previous work for CITY, been given access to “data” relevant to this procurement or this project that is classified as “private” or “nonpublic” under the California Public Records Act (see Govt. Code §7920.000 et seq. ), and such data potentially provides the Proposer with an unfair advantage in preparing a proposal for this project. Comment: this provision is intended to avoid a situation where a Proposer has been provided information that cannot be provided to other Proposers. ☐ The Proposer has, in previous work for the CITY, managed or assisted in the management of the design-build program for the CITY, performing such work as: helping to create the ground rules for this solicitation, writing this solicitation, or preparing evaluation criteria or evaluation guides for this solicitation. ☐ The Proposer, or any of its principals, because of any current or planned business arrangement, investment interest, or ownership interest in any other business, may be unable to provide objective advice to the CITY. After agreement award, the Consultant has an ongoing obligation to monitor its conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. The CITY has a right to ongoing enforcement of this Policy. If an organizational conflict of interest is discovered after agreement award, the consultant must make an immediate and full written disclosure to the CITY that includes a description of the action that the consultant has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. If an organizational conflict of interest is determined to exist and the consultant was aware of an organizational conflict of interest prior to award of the agreement and did not disclose the conflict, the CITY may terminate the agreement. If a new conflict of interest arises after agreement award, and Consultant’s proposed measures to avoid or mitigate the conflict are determined by the CITY to be inadequate to protect the CITY, the CITY may terminate the agreement. If the agreement is terminated, the CITY assumes no obligations, responsibilities and liabilities to reimburse all or part of the costs incurred or alleged to have been incurred by consultant and is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies. The successful Proposer and affiliates of the successful Proposer are prohibited from competing on any agreement to provide construction inspection services for the design-build project. Except for sub-consultants whose services are limited to providing surveying or material testing information, no sub-consultants who provided design services in connection with the design-build project shall be eligible to compete for any agreement to provide construction services for the design-build project.
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DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM
I, ________________________, representing ______________________________ (Proposer) having had the opportunity to review City of Norwalk’s Organizational Conflict of Interest Checklist, hereby indicate that it has, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
______ determined that no potential organizational conflict of interest exists. ______ determined a potential organizational conflict of interest as follows:
Attach additional sheets as necessary
Describe nature of the potential conflict(s):
Describe measures proposed to mitigate the potential conflict(s):
________________________________________________
Name and title of title of Proposer has authorized representative:
_____________________________________ _____________
Signature: Date:
City Council Agenda Report
October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Richard Rojas, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: DRAFT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Background:
The Draft Sustainability Plan (Plan) was prepared to further the City's sustainability goals and guide sustainability policies and programs. In an era marked by growing environmental concerns, the need for cities to prioritize sustainability has never been more pressing.
Sustainability serves as the cornerstone of responsible urban development, encompassing a multitude of interconnected factors that collectively shape the quality of life for residents, the health of ecosystems, and the resilience of local economies. It focuses on measures that fall under the City’s direct influence, while recognizing that it will take collaboration between municipalities, the private sector, nonprofit partners, and regional and State agencies to realize the vision of a healthy, sustainable future for all.
In alignment with best practices for local governments, the Plan focuses on several key areas:
•Community – addresses the importance of prioritizing equity and the collaborative efforts needed to ensure opportunities for improvement are realized by everyone. •Energy – details how the City will handle the transition to a future without fossil fuels, which requires changes for both existing buildings and new construction and incorporate EV charging. This transition will be accompanied by sub-actions that address energy affordability, access to local renewables, and resilience to climate-induced shocks such as power outages.
•Nature – discusses greening efforts that expand the tree canopy, add vegetation, and restore soil health. These efforts can provide shade relief, spaces for recreation and gathering, improve mental well-being, and support biodiversity. •Waste Reduction – discusses the City’s efforts to reduce waste at the source and divert as much as possible from landfills, levering the experience, expertise, and resources of the City’s contracted waste hauler — Athens Services — a key partner in such efforts.
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9 •Climate and Resilience – addresses the need to prepare for natural hazards and extreme weather events that are unavoidable.
•Economy – details the importance of pooling capital and human resources and expanding new models of economic development and wealth creation that leverage local assets and spending power.
•Transportation – details how the City will reduce the need to travel alone by car, enable the shift to sustainable modes, support electric vehicle adoption, and continue to support public realm investments that can serve multiple functions (e.g. places to gather and connect with others, areas serving as respites from heat, etc.).
Once approved, staff will begin implementing the Plan and initiate new policies, programs and projects to fulfill the intent of the Plan immediately and into the coming years.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Citizens Advised:
None.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The Draft Sustainability Plan implements Goal 4: Support sustainability and climate resilience throughout the community.
Recommended Action:
Presented for City Council discussion.
Attachments:
Draft Sustainability Plan
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
2023
City Council
Ana Valencia, Mayor
Margarita Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala
Jennifer Perez
Rick Ramirez
City Executive Team
Jesus Gomez, City Manager
Richard Rojas, Deputy City Manager
Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources
Glen Kau, Director of Public Services
Jana Stuard, Director of Finance
Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation John Ramirez, Director of Community Development
Levy Sun, Director of Communications and Public Affairs Ozzie Ramos, Director of Public Safety
Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
Document Production
Salpy Kabaklian-Slentz, Management Analyst
Berenia Orozco Gallardo, Office Assistant
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Intro 1
Community 5
Energy 7
Nature 9
Waste Reduction 11
Economy 14
Transportation 15
Climate and Resilience 13
In an era marked by growing environmental
concerns, the imperative for cities to prioritize
sustainability has never been more pressing.
Sustainability serves as the cornerstone of
responsible urban development, encompassing a
multitude of interconnected factors that collectively
shape the quality of life for residents, the health of
ecosystems, and the resilience of local economies.
First and foremost, prioritizing sustainability within
cities is an essential response to the escalating
environmental challenges our planet faces. Urban
areas are significant contributors to carbon
emissions, resource depletion, and pollution. By
adopting sustainable practices such as efficient
public transportation systems, green building
standards, renewable energy integration, waste
reduction, and green spaces, cities can significantly
curb their environmental footprint. This not only
mitigates climate change but also conserves vital
natural resources and safeguards biodiversity,
creating a healthier and more balanced
environment for both people and wildlife.
Furthermore, sustainability is closely linked to
economic vitality. Cities that invest in sustainable
infrastructure and practices are better equipped to
attract businesses, foster innovation, and create job
opportunities in emerging green sectors. These
cities become magnets for forward-thinking
industries and a skilled workforce, promoting long-
term economic growth while reducing vulnerability
to resource volatility. Sustainable urban planning
can also lower operational costs for businesses and
residents alike, stemming from energy efficiency
measures and reduced waste management
expenses.
Introduction
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Equity and social cohesion are integral
aspects of sustainability in cities. When cities
prioritize sustainability, they often consider
equitable access to resources and services
for all residents, regardless of their socio-
economic backgrounds. This inclusivity leads
to improved public health outcomes, as
cleaner air, safe drinking water, and
accessible green spaces positively impact
physical and mental well-being. Moreover,
sustainable transportation options, such as
biking lanes and efficient public transit
systems, enhance mobility and accessibility,
particularly for vulnerable populations who
may not have access to private vehicles.
Resilience is another critical element.
Sustainable cities are better prepared to
withstand and recover from natural disasters
and other shocks, thanks to well-designed
infrastructure, efficient emergency response
systems, and a strong sense of community
engagement. By incorporating green
infrastructure like permeable pavements,
rain gardens, and flood-resistant buildings,
cities can mitigate the impacts of extreme
weather events, reducing the potential for
catastrophic damage and costly recovery
efforts.
In summary, prioritizing sustainability in cities
is an effort that aligns environmental
responsibility, economic prosperity, social
equity, and disaster resilience. By adopting
sustainable practices, cities can pave the way
for a harmonious coexistence of people and nature, creating thriving urban centers that are adaptable to the challenges of the future. As global citizens, we have a collective duty to prioritize sustainability and work towards a more sustainable and inclusive urban future.
The City of Norwalk has acknowledged the importance of sustainability for many years. Several strategic plans served as successful umbrella documents providing a citywide vision complete with strategic goals and actions. Many strategies have been advanced or completed by residents, nonprofits, government agencies and businesses.
Progress to Date
Key Accomplishments
On September 13, 2018 on behalf of the
Institute for Local Government’s Beacon
Program, the City was presented a Gold
Level Award for achieving a 12%
Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction.
The City continues to implement the State
Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (MWEL) which sets minimum
landscape water efficiency standards for
certain landscape projects.
The City continues to promote water
conservation measures (ex. high efficiency
clothes washers, high efficiency toilets,
rain barrels and limited outdoor water
use) that reduce dependency on imported
water.
In 2022, the City partnered with Athens
Services to implement a curbside organics
collection program.
In response to periods of excessive heat, the
City utilizes city facilities, including the
Norwalk Senior Center, as a designated
cooling center for residents.
The City is actively supporting transit
oriented development near the Norwalk
Metrolink Station with the Norwalk Transit
Village Specific Plan that will accommodate a
new park and trail system, housing, and
businesses.
In 2021, the City unveiled nine electric buses
made possible by Federal Transit
Administration grants. The buses utilize
electric charging stations within the Norwalk
Transit service yard.
In 2022, the City Council approved the
Norwalk Bicycle Master Plan, which
establishes the City's vision and
comprehensive approach to improving
bicycle infrastructure in Norwalk.
3 4
The 2023 Sustainability Plan represents a step
forward for the City. The plan uses an equity
lens, a transformative tool to improve planning,
decision-making, and resource allocation
leading to more racially equitable policies and
programs. Using the Leed for Cities framework
as a basis, the Sustainability Plan includes new
topics, more intentionally addressing all three
legs of sustainability: people, planet and
prosperity.
Purpose Accountability
Advancing the goals of this plan requires more
than just a commitment to act, it requires a
commitment to be held accountable. A way for
us to reach our equity goals is to ensure that we
are learning from our failures and our
successes. Tracking our progress and
monitoring our ability to advance equity and
sustainability goals are essential components of
the plan.
5 Community
More connects us than separates us as members of a community. Our common connections are foundational to support common causes, work collectively to address complex issues and protect ourselves from discomfort and conflict. In order to strengthen our bonds with neighbors and our community, we encourage inclusive and equitable actions. With community at the center, meaningful and genuine engagement can be the engine that produces and drives change.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
People in Norwalk value their neighbors and want to work together to improve their neighborhoods.
Throughout all parts of the city, people are finding camaraderie and forming their own “villages” of neighbors who become friends through block parties, walking groups, cookouts, or sports leagues. Some neighbors band together to do restorative projects, such as cleanups and community murals. Others show up at health fairs, join community or planning meetings, or gather as part of faith-based organizations. Activities that foster cross-cultural conversation and togetherness help strengthen the bonds neighbors share, and can provide opportunities for empathy and an increased understanding of each other.
As the city evolves, giving people a voice—and a place to have that voice heard—is a necessary step toward becoming an equitable and inclusive city.
6 City Programs and Initiatives
In 2023, the City began the One-Ways Revitalization Program, which targets investment and engagement into one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Residents receive weatherization improvements intended to improve living conditions.
Continue to engage, promote, and support voices who may not be traditionally heard, including youth, seniors, non-English speakers through traditional and innovative communications methods.
Continue to support resident dialogue and social capital building by using outreach such as social media campaigns and other community-based, phone friendly tools to share knowledge and information. Distribute electronic and paper program guides widely, and translate program marketing materials for non-English speakers.
Future Actions
Develop an Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan Develop an Extreme Heat Action Plan
Provide staff training on environmental justice
7 Energy
The energy that powers our lights, heats our homes, and fuels our transportation comes almost exclusively from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. When we use less energy, we burn less fossil fuels, leading to lower emissions of carbon dioxide which is the primary contributor to climate change. Investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels save money long-term, catalyze local reinvestment and jobs, and protect human health and the environment. To ensure low- income residents are not left behind as technology advances, cities are working to lower the upfront cost of renewable energy and energy efficiency, expanding car-sharing options, and increasing charging stations in high-poverty areas so residents might capitalize on cost-saving benefits of electric vehicles.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
Norwalk has significant needs, costs, and challenges in terms of serving the energy needs of low-income residents. High energy costs are a burden on cash-strapped families and older adults, who are juggling tough choices between energy bills and basic necessities like food, shelter, or medicine. Additionally, older, unmaintained housing is often leaky and less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills.
Improving the energy efficiency of housing stock is not only a cost-effective intervention, but also delivers valuable benefits to support an equitable clean energy economy by making homes comfortable and healthy, and boosting grid reliability.
8 City Programs and
Initiatives
On September 13, 2018 on behalf of the
Institute for Local Government’s Beacon
Program, the City was presented a Gold
Level Award for achieving a 12%
Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction.
These reductions were the result of the
City’s success in reducing energy use in
City facilities, through improvements
including replacement of all lights with
LED lighting.
In 2020, the City joined SoCalREN to gain
access to a wide variety of energy
efficiency opportunities to save energy
and money.
Future Actions
Expand energy efficiency, conservation
and renewable energy education
programming to reach homeowners
and renters with a specific focus on low-
income populations.
Conduct an updated energy audit of all
municipal buildings.
Seek increased financing for energy
programs including home efficiency and
improvement programs, energy
assistance, and weatherization, solar,
battery storage, and alternative
vehicles.
Increase the supply of clean, renewable
electricity and battery storage, including
community solar and rooftop solar
opportunities for low-income
homeowners and renters.
9 Nature
Connecting to nature can stimulate our imaginations and rejuvenate us. Nature activates our senses—we can see, hear, smell, and touch the natural world. In cities, contact with nature can range from the view of a few trees through a window to a stroll through a large, wooded park. Consider, for example, the importance of trees. A leafy, green canopy acts as an air conditioner for the city, as their shade counteracts the “heat island” effect of concrete surfaces absorbing sunlight. Raising awareness about the important role of nature, and fostering the connection between people and nature is important. Through our determined commitment, we can protect our natural systems and ensure they can be enjoyed by all.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
In Norwalk, we have more than 113 acres of parkland with 12 parks, over 17,000 trees and two greenbelt areas. It is important to recognize that over the years, our natural systems of streams, forests, and wildlife have been altered as the city has developed. As these natural systems transition to urban and suburban uses, we are actively creating and linking green spaces to each other, for both people and wildlife. When open spaces are designed and maintained in partnership with neighbors, ensuring equitable access and avoiding resident displacement, they offer opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and rejuvenation—and can help to build a more resilient city.
City Programs and Initiatives
The City continues to implement the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWEL) which sets minimum landscape water efficiency standards for certain landscape projects.
The City of Norwalk is committed to a tree planting program that promotes a safe, healthy, and attractive urban forest. Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, help with energy conservation, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife.
The City is preparing to install a new regional stormwater storage facility at Hermosillo Park.
Prop 68 grant will provide funding for existing park amenities to be completely renovated featuring new sports courts, playground, splash pad, and a community building with restrooms.
The City continues to promote water conservation measures (ex. high efficiency clothes washers, high efficiency toilets, rain barrels and limited outdoor water use) that reduce dependency on imported water. In partnership with Liberty Utilities and Golden State Water, rain barrel distribution events are very popular and highly utilized by the community.
Future Actions
Update the Urban Forest Management Plan and expand the call-to-action to plant and care for trees.
Engage more residents, businesses and local organizations into a unified approach.
Develop and implement organic land care policies and/or plans, requiring the use of safer, non- chemical alternatives to chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, and increasing use of organic land care.
Remediate polluted sites to support reuse for parks, open space and other community needs. 10 Waste Reduction
The best way to prevent waste is by buying less, reusing what you have, and then recycling and composting, a concept known as “zero waste.” This concept is increasingly guiding cities and individuals to limit the amount of waste going to landfills and incinerators—which are expensive, contribute to environmental degradation, and are disproportionately located near low-income neighborhoods affecting people of color. They compound existing health risks and negatively influence property values.
Above and beyond reducing landfill strain, zero waste is an approach that can help keep money in your pocket and support local, resilient economies: Composting programs, creative deconstruction of buildings and salvage, and reuse of wasted materials create jobs—and literally turn waste into community wealth.
The Big Picture
11 In Norwalk
Norwalk is working to become a cleaner city while reducing landfill waste. We can revitalize our neighborhoods by reducing our consumption, repurposing our purchases instead of throwing them away, and building our local, green economy. For example, Citywide mechanical street sweeping has led to more streets swept and more tons of trash collected, reducing the trash in our streets and the environment. The Mini Mr. Sun program events collect an average of 13 tons per month of trash from the community. Non-recyclable materials like plastic bags, polystyrene containers, and beverage containers make up as much as half of the litter polluting local streets. 12 City Programs and Initiatives
To reduce construction and demolition waste, the City implemented the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). The CALGreen Code requires recycling and/or salvaging for reuse a minimum of 65% of the waste generated from certain construction-related projects.
In partnership with Athens Services, the City hosts annual free mulch/compost distribution to residents.
For many years, the City has hosted an annual waste collection event whereby residents can dispose of e-waste, document shredding and medication.
In 2022, the City partnered with Athens Services to implement a curbside organics collection program.
Future Actions
Develop and phase in organic waste reduction requirements in accordance with CalRecycle mandates (SB 1383), including municipal code updates, customer education and outreach materials, food recovery capacity, compliance & enforcement protocols, monitoring and reporting, etc.
Develop a program to eliminate single-use plastic products in city facilities, programs and events Norwalk is vulnerable to flooding, extreme heat, high winds, and winter storms. Combined with projected increases in temperature, these hazards will continue to more deeply affect our city than they have in the past. Natural hazards cause property and economic damage, and threaten Norwalk’s citywide utilities, transportation systems, and sewage treatment plants; they also endanger public safety. These hazards have the potential to cause the most strain for low-income residents, who have fewer resources and face greater barriers to safety, adequate medical aid, and economic recovery after a storm. Norwalk has taken steps to integrate equity into all-hazards mitigation, and climate adaptation planning and implementation to support our most vulnerable.
13 Climate and Resilience
Natural hazards and extreme weather events are unavoidable. And in the coming years, these kinds of disasters—already markedly stronger and more frequent—are projected to increase in severity because of climate change. It is critical for cities to become more resilient to these events. This means strengthening buildings, utilities, and emergency response systems, as well as fortifying social systems and resident safety nets, so everyone is able to recover quickly.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
City Programs and Initiatives
In response to periods of excessive heat,
the City utilizes city facilities, including the
Norwalk Senior Center, as a designated
cooling center for residents.
Future Actions
Plant more shade trees in neighborhoods
where concrete and other hard surfaces
trap and collect heat creating “urban heat
islands.”
Develop a City Climate Action Plan by 2025,
using an equity lens.
Streamline the installation of rooftop solar
for homes and businesses.
14 Recent economic changes have impacted Norwalk. Like many cities in Southeast Los Angeles County, Norwalk was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment increased 200% in 2020 but returned to pre-pandemic levels in November 2022. Another important consideration is that education levels are correlated with incomes. As a result, educational attainment in Norwalk is lower compared to the County and State. The average house hold income in the City of Norwalk is 18% lower and 24% lower than the County and State. Low educational attainment is a barrier to many of the mid-to-high paying job opportunities in growing sectors like healthcare, green energy, construction and financial services.
Inclusion strategies by both the public and private sectors provide access to employment. They can also spur investments in early-stage companies, increase programs to develop small-business opportunities, and help minority- and women-owned firms. More needs to be done. Working together, Norwalk’s business community can grow living-wage job opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents. The light manufacturing, transportation, and construction sectors are fields that are economic strengths and hold promise to connect good paying jobs to those without college degrees. Sustaining a strong, growing, local economy lifts the entire city.
Economy
A local economy is a catalyst for attracting new residents and retaining longtime residents, for fostering job creation and entrepreneurship, and for stimulating new investment. Producing and selling local goods and services strengthens local employment and builds community wealth by ensuring that money spent in a city stays in the city. By pooling capital and human resources and expanding new models of economic development and wealth creation that leverage local assets and spending power, opportunities can be created for local residents and businesses. Growing local economic opportunities that embrace sustainability contributes to economic growth, social equity, and resilience.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
City Programs and Initiatives
Continue the City’s Summer Youth Work
Program that provides on-the-job training
to fill entry-level positions, and to increase
opportunities for advancement.
Future Actions
Expand green job training programs in
areas such as clean energy, energy
efficiency, energy auditing, green
infrastructure, and waste management.
Support local production, purchasing and
exporting strategies.
15 Norwalk has public buses and trains, a Bicycle Master Plan, car-sharing services, and on-demand ride- sharing services. However, not all of these options are widely accessible or reliable. Our single occupancy vehicle-centric system is responsible for almost 30 percent of the greenhouse gases we release into the air. A shift away from this dependence toward reliable, accessible public transit, connected to the region, along with safer routes for pedestrians, and bicyclists can be enormously positive for Norwalk’s economic mobility, prosperity, and safety.
Transportation
Everyone needs safe, affordable, and reliable means to travel to work, school, shopping, appointments, or to visit friends. Depending on cars as the primary mode of transport can make travel easy, but it also creates congestion, noise, air pollution, crashes, and increased household expenses. Furthermore, transportation is a major source of greenhouse gases. A sustainable and equitable transportation system offers access to affordable, integrated, and safe options in transit, biking, and walking—and is less dependent on cars. Increased connectivity and access, particularly for those living in historically under- served areas, is necessary for improving social mobility, quality of life, and economic opportunities.
Car travel is not an option for everyone, including households without access to a car or ride-sharing technology, disabled people and older adults (who may also lack walking ability), and youth under legal driving age. Job markets (and employees) suffer when transportation is unreliable, and when commute times exceed 45 minutes. By ensuring that everyone has many dependable transit options, economic and social mobility can increase for those without cars while helping to recruit and retain young talent. A great transit system unlocks the additional benefits of quieter streets, fewer vehicular injuries and fatalities, cleaner air, and more active lifestyles.
The Big Picture
In Norwalk
16 City Programs and Initiatives
The City is actively supporting transit-
oriented development near the Norwalk
Metrolink Station with the Norwalk Transit
Village Specific Plan that will accommodate
a new park and trail system, housing and
businesses.
In 2021, the City unveiled nine electric
buses made possible by Federal Transit
Administration grants. The buses utilize
electric charging stations within the
Norwalk Transit service yard.
In 2022, the City Council approved the
Norwalk Bicycle Master Plan, which
establishes the City's vision and
comprehensive approach to improving
bicycle infrastructure in Norwalk.
Future Actions
Install new bus shelters to improve rider
comfort and safety.
Work with regional partners including
Metro and Caltrans to implement first/last
mile street and sidewalk improvements
around the Metro C-Line Station to
improve user accessibility and safety.
Expand the supply of EV charging
infrastructure, prioritizing publicly
accessible areas and existing parking
spaces, in partnership with Southern
California Edison.
Electrify Norwalk’s municipal and public
transportation fleets with plug-in electric
vehicles.