Agenda packet — Norwalk City Council, February 6, 2024

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 6, 2024

CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.

NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Margarita L. Rios, Mayor
Tony Ayala, Vice Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember

Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Munic ipal Code.

If you wish to address City Council, please complete the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. City Council will hear public comment on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
♦ Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
♦ Comments should be directed to the City Council as a whole and not directed to individual Councilmembers.

Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection.

Writings and/or documents are available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Department, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every other Friday; telephone (562) 929-5720. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected] .

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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rios

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

CLOSED SESSION

I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8047 -006-925; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development, Inc.; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.

II. 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.

III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045- 008-902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.

IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1), City of Norwalk vs. City of Cerritos, Case No. 22STCV33737.

RECESS

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rios

INVOCATION

Pastor Myrna Brito, Spirit Life Community Church

FLAG SALUTE

Dominic Ortiz Olivas, Earl E. Edmonson Elementary School

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ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

a. Report of City Council Travel

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

I. City Council to Proclaim February as National African American History Month in the City of Norwalk.

II. City Council to Proclaim February 5 – 9, 2024 as National School Counseling Week in the City of Norwalk.

III. City Council to recognize Angel Tree sponsors.

IV. City Council to recognize the Stuff-A-Bus sponsors.

V. City Council to recognize Holiday Decor Contest Winners.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

1. Youth Sports & Fitness Expo Video.

2. Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Pet Adoption Update Video.

3. Finance Department presentation.

4. 2024 Homeless Count Recap Video.

5. Bi-Weekly Review Video.

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 OF JANUARY 16, 2024. 825-04

2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 7, 2024 – JANUARY 20, 2024.

Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,219,612.88; the payroll check numbers 38058 - 38061 and the voucher numbers 327739 – 328240 in the total net amount of $899,726.25 for the pay period January 7, 2024 – January 20, 2024. 630

3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT REGISTER P ERIOD JANUARY 9, 2024 – JANUARY 29, 2024, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,508,021.84. 640

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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claim filed by Andrew Cubero. 830-03

5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JANUARY 24, 2024
No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final. 260

6. PROJECT NO. 7936 – AWARD OF CONTRACT AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 – BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-24 Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24- 07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZIN G AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED

BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROJECT NO. 7936 – CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS, in the amount of $615,267; and

b. award a contract to Kalban, Inc. in an amount of $573,400 for Pro ject No. 7936, Curb Ramp Replacements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment including potential change orders, up to the approved retention amount, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7936

7. APPROVAL OF NORWALK SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Staff recommends City Council approve the nomination of the Norwalk Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Board of Directors for a term expiring December 31, 2024. 425-02-04

8. REQUEST FOR USE OF CIVIC CENTER LAWN FOR ANNUAL CARNIVAL Staff recommends City Council approve the special event permit for the Norwalk Lions Club Carnival scheduled to take place from May 23 through May 27, 2024 on the Civic Center lawn, including the set-up and breakdown dates. 920-01-02

9. REQUEST FOR USE OF CIVIC CENTER LAWN FOR A FLAG FOR HEROES EVENT Staff recommends City Council approve the special event permit for the Flag for Heroes event scheduled to take place on May 27, 2024 on the Civic Center Lawn. 920-01-02

10. AWARD CONTRACT FOR R E-ROOF PROJECT - SPROUL MUSEUM AND HOLIF IELD PARK MAIN

SNACK BAR
Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Associated Construction Services Group in the amount of $116,770 for replacement of roofs at the Sproul Museum and the Holifield Park Main Snack Bar; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and change orders or amendments up to the approved contingency amount, provided there is funding in the budget, on behal f of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 920-02-02/920-03-04

11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-08 – APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF FINANCING TEAM COMPRISED OF

A MUNICIPAL FINANCIA L ADVISOR AND A BOND COUNSEL FOR THE PRO POSED ISSUANCE OF

FINANCING OF THE ENERGY SUSTAINAB ILITY PROJECT AND TH E SELECTION OF AN UNDERWRITER/PLACEMENT AGENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND TAKING CERTAIN

RELATED ACTIONS
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24- 08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NORWALK APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ADVISORS AND BOND

COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF FINANCING OF THE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT; AND THE SELECTION OF AN UNDERWRITER FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS; and
b. approve an agreement with Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC to provide the City with Municipal Financial advisory services; and

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c. approve an agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. to provide the City with Underwriter/Placement Agent services; and
d. approve an agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP to serve as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel, and
e. authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s sign ing authority, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -09 – APPOINTING AN ALT ERNATE TO THE LOS AN GELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18 BOARD
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF NORWALK APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER RICK RAMIREZ TO REPLACE VICE MAYOR AYALA AS THE CITY’S ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-04. 825-09

APPOINTMENTS

13. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024. 200

PUBLIC HEARINGS

14. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEA RING - RESOLUTION NO. 24 -02 - APPEAL OF THE PLA NNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 2023 -02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03 - 11642 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
Staff recommends continuing the item to March 5, 2024. 320-01-2023-05/320-04-2023-02

REPORTS

15. NORWALK 5K RUN SPECIAL EVENT UPDATE
Staff recommends City Council Receive and File this report. 420-13

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 February 1, 2024.

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

NORWALK CITY COUNCIL

NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 16, 2024

CLOSED SESSION MEETING

Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Mayor Rios. Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala were absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez, 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 NEGOTIA TOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8047-006-925; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development, Inc.; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.

II. 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.

IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1), City of Norwalk vs. City of Cerritos, Case No. 22STCV33737.

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2 V. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) Sixth Tolling Agreement with BKK Working Group related to the BKK Class I Landfill Cost Recovery Efforts (one matter).

RECESS

City Council recessed at 5:51 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Mayor Rios. Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala were absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.

The invocation was delivered by April Reutter, Pray Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Mila Alessandra Rios Peregrina.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on Item Nos. I, II, III , and IV. City Council unanimously approved Item No. V to execute a tolling agreement.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

City Council wished all a happy new year. Councilmemb er Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed and highlig hted the new Norwalk’s Future publication featuring current development within the C ity; reported on her attendance at the Santa Sleigh events, Angel Tree, Las Posadas, and California Contract Cities Annual Legislative Tour in Sacramento; encouraged all to visit the City website and social media platforms to stay updated on current events. Councilmember Ramirez recognized attendant Hector de La Torre, Executive D irector to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments ; commented on all the redevelopment projects taking place and thanked Public Services for their continued progress on street repaving. Mayor Rios reported attending various meetings with the C ity Manager, Community Cleanup events, a meeting with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, the Las Posadas event, and Stuff-a-Bus; announced the opening of W ild Scoops Italian Ice and C ustards; and recognized dignitaries in attendance.

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3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

City Council recognized the City of Norwalk’s 2023 Energy Award presented by Hector de La Torre, Executive Director to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.

The Lions Club presented a check to HOPE and Public Safety Cadets.

City Council recognized the Los Angeles County Norwalk Libraries’ Bookmark Winners.

City Council recognized Holiday Window Decorating Participants.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation, shared a video and provided a presentation on the Norwalk Transportation Department.

Sheriff’s Quarterly Report was presented by Captain Conti.

Videos were shared highlighting Holidays in Norwalk 2023, Las Posadas, and the “Bi - Weekly Review.”

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Perez requested Item No. 7 be discussed.

Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended, with the changes identified for Item No. 7. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala

MEETING MINUTES

City Council approved the minutes of the meetings of December 5 and 12, 2023. 825-04

COMMERCIAL DEMANDS

City Council approved the warrant register period November 28, 2023 – January 8, 2024, in the total amount of $15,357,345.25.
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4 PAYROLL FOR THE PERI ODS NOVEMBER 26, 202 3 – DECEMBER 9, 2023 , DECEMBER 10, 2023 – DECEMBER 23, 2023 AND DECEMBER 24 , 2023 – JANUARY 6, 2024

City Council approved:

a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,188,680.66; the payroll check numbers 38043 - 38049 and the voucher numbers 326252 – 326745 in the total net amount of $881,673.47 for the pay period November 26, 2023 – December 9, 2023; b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,142,363.51; the payroll check numbers 38050 – 38053 and the voucher numbers 326746 – 327246 in the total net amount of $895,488.39 for the pay period December 10, 2023 – December 23, 2023; and c. gross payroll in the amount of $1,133,097.62; the payroll check numbers 38054 – 38057 and the voucher numbers 327247 – 327738 in the total net amount of $835,010.31 for the pay period December 24, 2023 – January 6, 2024. 630

CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY

City Council denied the claims filed by Mercury Insurance on behalf of Paul Brown and Southern California Edison. 830-02/19

RESOLUTION NO. 24-01 - FACSIMILE SIGNATURES

City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN BANKS TO

HONOR ALL CHECKS, DRAFTS, AND WARRANTS WHEN BEARING CERTAIN

SIGNATURES AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS AS DESIGNATED AND RESCINDING ALL CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. 602

RESOLUTION NOS. 24-03 AND 24-04 – APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY

COUNCIL TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY S ELECTION

COMMITTEE/EASTERN REGION AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATI ON DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18

City Council adopted:

a. Resolution No. 24-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DESIGNATING VICE MAYOR TONY AYALA AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE AND MAYOR MARGARITA L. RIOS AS THE ALTERNATE FOR

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE/EASTERN REGION; and
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5 b. Resolution No. 24-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPOINTING VICE MAYOR TONY AYALA AS THE CITY’S ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18. 130-04-02/525

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBE RS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VARIOUS AGENCIES

AND ADVISORY BODIES

Following Councilmember Perez’s request to be removed from the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, City Council confirmed the appointments as follows:

California Contract Cities Association - D elegate: Councilmember Perez, Alternate:

Mayor Rios; California Joint Powers Insurance Authority - Delegate: Councilmember Ramirez, Alternate: Councilmember Perez: Gateway Cities Council of Governments - Delegate: Mayor Rios, Alternate: Councilmember Valencia; I- 5 Consortium Cities - Boardmember: Councilmember Ramirez, Alternate: Councilmember Perez; League of California Cities-Voting Delegate - Director: Mayor Rios, Alternate: Vice Mayor Ayala; Southeast Area Animal Control Authority - Director: Councilmember Ayala, Alternate:

Councilmember Ramirez; Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board - Boardmember: Councilmember Ramirez, Alternate: Vice Mayor Ayala; Southeast Water Coalition - Boardmember: Councilmember Valencia, Alternate: Mayor Rios, Southern California Association of Governments - Representative: Mayor Rios, Alternate: Vice Mayor Ayala; State Route 91/I605/405 Corridor JPA - Representative:

Councilmember Ramirez, Alternate: Vice Mayor Ayala;. 825-09

PROJECT NO. 7236 - ACCEPT WORK FOR 166TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS - ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 23-21

City Council accepted the work completed by Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $299,724.12 for Project No. 7236, 166th Street Improvement Plans. 1005-04-7236

RESOLUTION NO. 24-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24

ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IM PROVEMENT PROGRAM CY CLE 6 – PROJECT NOS. 7228, 7229, AND 7230

City Council adopted Resolution No . 24-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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6 FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 6 – PROJECT NOS. 7228, 7229, AND 7230, in the amount of $1,555.835. 610/1005-04-7228, 7992, 7230

RESOLUTION NO. 24-06 - AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDG ET TO APPROPRIATE HI GHWAY SAFETY

IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 7 – PROJECT NOS. 7232, 7233, AND 7234

City Council adopted Resolution No . 24-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO HIGH WAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 7 – PROJECT NOS. 7232, 7233, AND 7234, in the amount of $1,470,139. 610/1005-04-7232 7233, 7234

AWARD CONTRACT FOR GROUT RESTORATION AND SEALING IN RESTROOMS

OF CITY FACILITIES

City Council awarded a contract to Classic Floor Care, Inc. in the amount of $44,978.75 for grout restoration and tile sealing services at City restrooms; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments; provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority; on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 955

PROJECT NO. 7607 - S TORMWATER CAPTURE AN D INFILTRATION PROJE CT AND PROJECT NO. 7359 - HERMOSILLO PARK REHABILITATION - AWARD DESIGN-BUILD AGREEME NT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ION SERVICES; ENGINEER’S REPORT 23-23

City Council awarded a Design- Build agreement to Reyes Construction, Inc. to provide Design-Build services for Project No. 7359 – Hermosillo Park Rehabilitation and Project No. 7607 – Stormwater and Infiltration Project in the amount of $7,391,305 with up to 15% contingency in the amount of $1,108,695 if necessary; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments within the 15% contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7359

AGREEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF USED OIL AND

BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAMS

City Council approved an agreement with Nicholls Consulting, Inc. for an annual fee of $33,430, for a term from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods for consultant services associated with the Oil Payment and Beverage Container Grant Program; and authorized the City Manager to Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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7 execute the contract and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY HALL PARKING LOT FOR FARMERS MARKET

City Council approved the special event permit for the Norwalk Farmers Market scheduled to take place on a weekly basis beginning every Tuesday, January 23 through December 31, 2024 at the City Hall parking lot.

APPOINTMENTS

ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to appoint Anthony Armendarez to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala 200

PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 24 -02 - APPEAL OF THE PLANNI NG COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 2023 -02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-05 – 11642 FIRESTONE BLVD Mayor Rios opened the public hearing to consider appealing the Planning Commission’s denial of the Precise Development Plan No. 2023- 02 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-05 for 11642 Firestone Boulevard. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing . Since there were no persons wishing to testify in this matter, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to continue the meeting to February 6, 2024. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala 320-01-2023-05/320-04-2023-02

REPORTS

ONE-WAYS NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PROGRAM UPDATE
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8 Amanda Moreno, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report. City Council received and filed. 1410-01

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Addressing City Council was Richard Lambert.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

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THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
ATTEST:

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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
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 JANUARY 7, 2024 – JANUARY 20, 2024 Background:

The City’s gross payroll cost for the period January 7, 2024 – January 20, 2024 totals $1,219,612.88.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Attachments:

N/A

City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Background:

A claim against the City has been filed by Andrew Cubero. Upon review, the City’s claims administrator has recommended denial of the claim.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council deny the claim filed by Andrew Cubero.

Attachments:

N/A

City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JANUARY 24, 2024 Background:

At its meeting of January 24, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed the following application and took action as outlined below and in the attached Synopsis:

Planning Commission Action Final
•Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-04
Planning Commission Action Not Final: N/A

Fiscal Impact: N/A
Citizens Advised:

Notice of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant on January 26, 2024.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation: N/A
Recommended Action:

No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.

Attachments:

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M.

NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Rosa Barragan, Chair
Linda Lopez, Vice Chair
Kim Apodaca, Planning Commissioner
Gabriel P. Garcia, Planning Commissioner
Luis Navas, Planning Commissioner
Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address the Planning Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules and proceedings described in Section 2.16.060 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address the Planning Commission, please complete the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers and hand the card to the Secretary. The Planning Commission will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. The Planning Commission will hear public comment on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Planning Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Planning Commission meeting.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Planning Commission:
 Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
 Comments should be directed to the Planning Commission as a whole and not directed to individual Planning Commission members.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Development Department, (562) 929-5744. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the Secretary if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection.

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FLAG SALUTECommissioner Navas
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERSCommissioner Apodaca, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Navas, Vice Chair Lopez and Chair Barragan.

1. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Chair: Linda Lopez
Vice Chair: Kim Apodaca

2. MEETING MINUTES – Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 13, 2023.

Planning Commission Action: Approved.

PUBLIC HEARING

3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-04
Steve Rawlings (“Applicant”) on behalf of Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.; a request to permit the off- site sale and consumption of alcohol (Type 21- off-sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits) within an existing 1,400 square feet (Jacksons Food Market) convenience store on a 0.6-acre site. The subject property is generally known as 10710 Alondra Boulevard, located on the southeast corner of Alondra Boulevard and Piuma Avenue (also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 7016-001-037), in the Light Manufacturing (M-1) zone. The project includes a request for:
(1) Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-04: To permit the off-site sale and consumption of alcohol (Type 21- off-sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits) within an existing 1,400 square feet (Jacksons Food Market) convenience store; and
(2) Environmental: Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-01 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-04 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and
(2) Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

Planning Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation subject to revised conditions by a vote of 5-0.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Staff presented a Power Point presentation on an approved project at 12124 Firestone Boulevard and on an overview of AB 2011.

ADJOURNMENT 7:27 P.M.

City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer John P. Ramirez, AICP, Director of Community Development Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Damian Rosales, Special Projects Coordinator
Rosio Medina, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7936 – AWARD OF CONTRACT AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-07 – BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 23-24
Background:

On October 3 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-60, amending the FY 2023/24 adopted budget to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Capital Improvement Program; specifically, local streets in Pavement Management Zone 28 bounded by Pioneer Boulevard, Excelsior Drive, Norwalk Boulevard, and Hopland Street. CDBG funding includes rehabilitation to curb ramps, gutters, and street paving.

In an effort to expedite the prompt execution of funds to meet CDBG expenditure deadlines, the scope of work described for Zone 28 was revised to focus on pedestrian mobility and expanded to curb ramp improvements exclusively.

On December 8, 2023, the City solicited competitive bids for curb ramp replacements. The project work is in Zone 28 and in other eligible CDBG census tracts within citywide Pavement Management Zones. Roadway improvements for Zone 28 will be funded through Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

On January 4, 2024 eight bids were received in response to the bid solicitation. Pursuant to the Bidders Package Compliance Analysis Report provided by Michael Baker International dated January 9, 2024, and in concurrence with the City Attorney’s Office, two of the bids (CJ Concrete

City Council February 6, 2024
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9 Construction, Inc. for $535,800.00 and We R Builders, Inc. for $564,000.00) were rejected as non-responsive for failing to provide all required forms related to CBDG certifications. In the event that a valid bid protest is submitted, Staff recommends that pursuant to Norwalk Municipal Code §3.20.220(C), the Purchasing Authority determine that the award should not be staying pending resolution of the protest as this may jeopardize the CDBG funding for the project. Costs submitted by bidders were based on estimated bid quantities as provided in the bid specifications and the remaining six responsible and responsive bidders provided the following bids:

Bidder Bid
Kalban, Inc. $ 573,400
Towo Enterprise, Inc. $ 611,000
NPI Concrete $ 657,090
FS Contractors, Inc. $ 737,900
CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. $1,029,300
Onyx Paving Company, Inc. $1,222,000
Kalban, Inc. of Santa Clarita is deemed the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor has completed similar projects for the Cities of Azusa, Huntington Park, Pomona, and Torrance. Staff has verified that the contractor has a current valid contractor’s license and has confirmed the similar work they performed with other agencies as their reference.

Project costs are estimated as follows:

Construction Cost $573,400 Construction Contingency $ 26,600 Total Estimated Construction $600,000 Construction is tentatively scheduled to start March 2024 and is estimated to be completed in June.

Fiscal Impact:

Project expenditures are funded through Fiscal Year 2023/24 approved/available CDBG funds.

No General Fund monies are used for this project. Unexpended funds will be available for reprogramming.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
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9 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended actions will further the City’s 2023 Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1 - Re-invest in existing and aging Infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-07, 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 PROJECT NO. 7936 – CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS, in the amount of $615,267; and
b. award a contract to Kalban, Inc. in an amount of $573,400 for Project No. 7936, Curb Ramp Replacements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment including potential change orders, up to the approved retention amount, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 24-07

2. California Levine Act Statement

3. Bid Package Compliance Analysis Report
RESOLUTION NO. 24-07

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 PROJECT NO. 7936 – CURB RAMP

REPLACEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council revised 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, the City Council appropriated additional $615,267 to fund the Capital Improvement Program from available prior year funds and FY 2023/24 Residential Rehabilitation activity by way of Resolution No. 23-60; and WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2023/24 budget to allocate $600,000 of available CDBG funds to Project No. 7936, Curb Ramp Replacements.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following accounts:

Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures:207-30-7936-2080 $615,267
Fund Balance: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 deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of February 2024.

MARGARITA RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Norwalk
CDBG FY23-24 Curb Ramp Replacements Project 7936

Bid Package Compliance Analysis Report

CJ Concrete, Inc.
• Did not submit all of the required Bid Package Compliance forms – missing the HUD 4010, Non-Segregated Facilities Certification, Workers Compensation Certification, Federal Lobbyist Certification, and Past Performance Certification • Submitted the Section 3 Declaration form
• Holds current licenses and registrations to be eligible to bid, to be awarded, and to work on public works project
• Does not appear on State Debarments List and Federal List of Exclusions • Proposed surveyor holds current licenses and registrations to be eligible to be awarded, and to work on public works project

It was found that CJ Concrete is unresponsive to the Federal Compliance guidelines that were required to be submitted in proposal to the City.

Kalban, Inc.
• Submitted all of the required Bid Package Compliance forms • Submitted the Section 3 Declaration form
• Holds current licenses and registrations to be eligible to bid, to be awarded, and to work on public works project
• Does not appear on State Debarments List and Federal List of Exclusions • No subcontractors proposed
• Provided Project Announcement to local community

Review of Bid Package Compliance and Contractor Eligibility Verifications conducted on 1/9/2024 by Sandra Lee, Labor Compliance Consultant to the City of Norwalk Michael Baker International

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Signature

Data current as of 1/9/2024 1:04:55 PM
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KALBAN INC
26450 RUETHER AVENUE #201
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350
Business Phone Number:(818) 504-1065
Entity Corporation
Issue Date 03/17/1987
Expire Date 03/31/2025
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Bond Number: 69273626
Bond Amount: $25,000
Eective Date: 01/01/2023
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Bond of Qualifying Individual
The qualifying individual DEEPAK M PATEL certified that he/she owns 10 percent or more of the voting stock/membership interest of this company; therefore, the Bond of Qualifying Individual is not required.

Eective Date: 12/14/2021
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This license has workers compensation insurance with the CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND

CASUALTY COMPANY
Policy Number:CSWC01385301
Eective Date: 04/05/2023
Expire Date: 04/05/2024
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Name MIRON KALEBJIAN
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Date 03/17/1987
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Name ELIZABETH ANNE MEEHAN
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 06/04/2019
Name DEEPAK M PATEL
Title RMO / CEO / PRES
Association
Date 04/07/2020
Classification A
Name KIRIT MADHUBHAI SORATHIA
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 04/07/2020
Name MATTHEW MICHAEL LAWRENCE
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 10/07/2021
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Name MICHAEL EDWARD LIFSEY
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 06/06/2002
Disassociation
Date 01/12/2017
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Name EDWARD BANIAN
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 03/17/1987
Disassociation
Date 01/25/1993
Name ALEXAN KESICBASIAN
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 03/17/1987
Disassociation
Date 02/01/1995
Name DAVID EUGENE POOLE
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 06/06/2002
Disassociation
Date 02/15/2022
Name JUDY L KALEBJIAN
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 02/01/1995
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Date 08/11/2020
Name BONNIE GRAHAM LANE
Title OFFICER
Association
Date 06/06/2002
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Date 12/05/2018
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Policy # CSWC01385301
Eective Date 04/05/2023
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KALBAN, INC.

Legal Entity Type
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Status
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Registration Number
1000002721
Registration effective date
07/01/23
Registration expiration date
06/30/25
Mailing Address
26450 RUETHER AVENUE, UNIT 201 SANTA CLARITA 91350 …
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Federal Employment Identification Number: 954089705
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Policy Holder Name: KALBAN INC
Insurance Carrier: PARAGON INSURANCE
Policy Number: CS-WC-013853-01
Inception date: 04/05/23
DLSE Debarments
The following is a list of contractors barred from bidding on, accepting, or performing any public works contracts, either as a contractor or subcontractor. Please refer to the “Period of Debarment” for status of debarment period as noted below:

As part of your due diligence, we suggest that you also check:

Contractor status at the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) The Federal debarment list at the Excluded Parties List System Name of contractor Period of debarment
MICHAEL FLOORING, INC.;

BENNY MICHAEL
CSLB License Number: 874947
5/30/2023 through
5/30/2026
Decision SC 7278 
The debarment order is
currently stayed by order of
the Kern County Superior
Court
TOBO CONSTRUCTION, INC.;
JIMI WAN CHAE; MONICA SHIUN OH;

KYUNG JIN YOON,
CSLB License Number: 758012
5/10/2023 through
5/10/2026
Decision SC 7250 
G M Climate Control, Inc.

CSLB License Number: 967267
3/2/2023 through
9/2/2024
Decision 40-71536-603

MINAKO AMERICA CORPORATION DBA
MINCO CONSTRUCTION;

AND REFAAT HILMAY MINA,
CSLB License Number: 612429
9/27/2021 through
9/26/2022
Decision LB 6333 
GRFCO, INC. DBA ONSITE KRUSHING;
GARCIA JUAREZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.;
5/21/2021 through
5/20/2024
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CSLB License Number: 291013 and 84801
Decision LB 6629 
ECS CONTRACTORS, INC. dba ECS
ELECTRIC, INC.; UMAR KHALID RANA, an
indvidual and CEO/RMO of ECS
CONTRACTORS, INC.; and KANWAL
SAJJAD RANA, an indvidual and RMO of
ECS CONTRACTORS, INC.

CSLB License Number: 975222
3/1/2020 through 3/1/2023
Decision LB 5590 
Avi Shechter, Individually
DBA Avi Shechter
CSLB Number: 908891 and 1018353
5/6/2019 through 5/5/2022
Decision LB 6328 
Patrick Kim, Individually
DBA Ritecon Plumbing
CSLB Number: 991018
8/21/2018 through
8/20/2019
Decision LB 6762 
Bighorn Construction, Inc.

CSLB Number: 597866
5/5/2018 through 5/4/2021
Decision LB 6658 
Doug Parks, Individually dba
Doug Parks and Son Plumbing
CSLB Number: 411825
10/11/2017 through
10/10/2019
Decision SC 5807 
Worthington Construction, Inc.;
Dale Worthington, an individual and
CEO/RMO of
Worthington Construction, Inc.; and,
Holi Jeanne Worthington, an individual and
Ofﬁcer of
Worthington Construction
6/15/2018 through
9/16/2019
Decision LB 5267 
CSLB Number: 714836
RMV Construction, Inc., A California
Corporation; and Robert
Michael Vasil II a.k.a. Robert Michael Vasil
a.k.a.

Mike Vasil, an Individual and CEO/RMO
President of RMV
Construction, Inc.

CSLB Number: 892389
4/1/2017 through 8/18/2018
Decision LB 5266 
Gewargis Youkhanis Narso, an individual
dba
GEHVAC and Technologies, a sole
proprietorship,
And GEHVAC Co., a sole proprietorship
CSLB Number: 899312 and 1013848
2/1/2017 through 1/31/2020
Decision 40-48480-516
Joseph Brothers Enterprise, Inc.; Ken
Joseph Individually and as CEO
CSLB Number: 849169
4/3/2018 through
10/3/2019
Decision SC 6390
Dave Cook Concrete Construction, Inc.,
and David William Cook
34231 Camino Capistrano #102
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624-1189
CSLB Number: 461897
3/1/2017 through
2/29/2020
Decision LB 6207
Bannaoun Engineers Constructors
Corporation; Omar Maloof, An Individual
P.O. Box 16599
Beverly Hills, CA 90209-2599
CSLB Number: 827829
05/12/17 through 05/11/20
Decision SC 5517
Evans Rooﬁng Co., Inc.
2020 South Yale Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
CSLB Number: 610549
10/31/16 through 10/30/19
Decision LB 6270
Guillermo Ibaibarriaga dba Sierra Nevada
Stucco and 2K Rooﬁng
Sierra Nevada Stucco
P.O. Box 8472
Reno, NV 89502
CSLB Number: 915812
2K Rooﬁng
820 Kuenzli Street
Reno, NV 89502
CSLB Number: 954551
05/14/17 through 05/13/20
Decision SC 6037
Del Norte Construction, And Trinidad
Manuel Canales, an Individual
PO Box 5101
Oxnard, CA 93030
5020 Wooley Rd.

Oxnard, CA 93030
CSLB Number: #945723
6/01/16 through 5/31/17
Decision LB 5533
Diversiﬁed Building & Electric Company,
Inc.
409 Tennant Station
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Denis Andrew Maris, Individually and Doing
Business as Diversiﬁed Electric Company
CSLB Number: #765312
2/15/16 through 8/15/17
Decision SC 5714
Fast Demolition, Inc.
601-C East Palomar Street #123
Chula Vista, CA 91911
CSLB Number: #792729
4/1/44 through 3/31/47
Decision LB5742
Rogelio Medina Vazquez., an individual and
in his capacity as Responsible Managing
Ofﬁcer of FAST DEMOLITION, INC.
4/1/41 through 3/31/44
Decision LB5665
4/1/36 through 3/31/39
Decision LB5740
4/1/33 through 3/31/37
Decision LB5651
4/1/33 through 3/31/37
Decision LB5739
4/1/24 through 3/31/27
Decision LB5741
4/1/30 through 3/31/33
Decision LB5743
4/1/27 through 3/31/30
Decision LB5666
4/1/21 through 3/31/24
Decision LB5667
4/1/18 through 3/31/21
Decision LB5668
4/01/15 through 3/31/18
Decision LB5345
Amerivet Plumbing, Inc.; Walter Edward
Jacob Kuhlmann III, Individually And dba
Amerivet Plumbing Services
CSLB Number: #969048 and #919761
8/6/15 through 8/5/18
Decision SC 5756
Ultimate Inc., And, Enrique Vera, an
Individual
PO Box 571117
Tarzana, CA 91356-1117
CSLB Number: #949229
12/1/15 through 11/30/18
Decision LB 5655 &
LBS659
Travioli Construction, Inc.

PO Box 231
Visalia, CA 93274
CSLB Number: #936832
9/11/15 through 3/10/17
Decision SC 5800
Integrity Sheet Metal, Inc.
319 McArthur Way
Upland, CA 91786
CSLB #726770
William Ben Hicks, an individual;
Margaret Mary Hicks, an individual
2/01/15 through 1/31/18
Decision LB 5596
L A Builders, Inc., a California Corporation
15635 Saticoy Street, #H
Van Nuys, CA 91406
CSLB #748591
Alon Gamliel, an individual
2/01/15 through 1/31/18
Decision LB5 171
USA Wall Systems, Inc.
8309 Sunshine Lane
Riverside, CA 92508
CSLB #929610
Edward Eugene Brammer, an individual
and in his capacity as President/CEO/RMO
4/01/15 through 3/31/18
Decision LB 5323 
Daughter Construction
formerly dba Hy Carpentry Construction
15407 Thornlake Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
CSLB #979297
Sharon Jin Yoo, an individual;
Dae Hyun Yoo, an individual
and in his capacity as manager/supervisor
for Sharon Jin Yoo and in his capacity as
General Partner for HY Construction, a
General Partnership.
4/01/15 through 3/31/18
Decision LB 5466, LB5467,
LB5468 & LB5520
RDA Construction, Inc.
1692 W. Bullard Ave.,
Fresno, CA 93711
CSLB# 383306
12/15/14 through 12/14/16
Decision 40-40508-522 &
44-40509-522
Titan Electrical Construction, Inc.

Lucas Oliver Stickney, an individual
Jamie Noel Furr, an individual
630 Natoma Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
CSLB# 919516
11/3/14 through 11/2/17
Decision SC 5539
Ramos Painting
Carlos Ray Ramos, an individual
P.O. Box 3871
Paso Robles, CA 93447
CSLB# 753575
11/3/14 through 11/2/15
Decision SC 5518
Dick Emard Electric.
dba Emard Electric Luke Richard Emard, an
individual and RMO
5930 Key Court, Suite A
Loomis, CA 95650
CSLB# 794007
11/3/14 thorough 11/2/17
Decision SC 5521 
Nixon Electric
Gordon Fulton Nixon, an individual
5624 Faust Ave.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367
CSLB# 796802
8/1/14 through 7/31/17
Decision LB 4495
Neris General Contractors, a California
Corporation
Efren Neri, an individual
Servando Neri, an individual
Rebeca Neri, an individual
Luis Abelardo Castro, an individual
6087 California Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90805
CSLB# 797967
2/28/14 through 2/27/17
Decision LB 4511, LB4512 &
LB4521
Southland Construction
Reza Mohammedi, an individual
3943 Irvine Blvd., #405, Irvine, CA 92602
CSLB# 663784 (expired)
10/14/14 through 10/13/17
Decision SAC 5492
National Drywall Corporation,
A Dissolved California Corporation
603 S. Milliken Avenue, Suite F
Ontario, CA 91761
CSLB #834335
Miguel Contreras, an Individual and
Responsible Managing
Ofﬁcer/CEO/President
Dora Maria Contreras, an Individual and
Agent/Ofﬁcer of the Corporation
8/4/14 through 8/3/17
Decision SAC 5506
Tadros & Youssef Construction, Inc.

Kamel Shaker Tadros & Makram Youssef
Youssef, Individually
1221 E 8th Street, Unit A, Upland, CA 91786
CSLB# 698182 (expired)
5/10/14 through 5/9/17
Decision SAC 5308
Serenity Fire Protection
417 S. Associated Road, Brea, CA 92821
CSLB# 902927
5/1/14 through 4/30/17
Decision LB 4202
Don Kelly Construction , Inc.

Don Kelly, Individual and Lisa Kelly,
Individual
171 Northview Ridge Lane, P.O. Box 10760,
Bozeman, MT 59719
3/25/14 through 3/24/17
Decision LB 4484
Aldan, Inc.

P.O. Box 9428, Brea, CA 92822
CSLB #949229
2/28/14 through 2/27/17
Decision LB5175 
Russell/Thompson, Inc.

James Jean Russell & Valery Alena
Thompson, Individually
4684 Oak Glen Dr., Redding, CA 96001
10/31/13 through 10/31/16
Decision SC 5309
CSLB# 915036 (revoked)
Ayodejia A. Ogundare, Individual
Dba Paciﬁc Engineering Company
6310 Stewart Way, Bakersﬁeld, CA 93308
CLSB#710322
5/15/2013 through
5/15/2014
Decision SAC 1039
Wallcrete Industries, Inc.; Garit David
Wallace and Amber Anderson, Individuals
400 Kansas, Redlands, CA 92373
CSLB#834220
7/29/12 through 7/28/15
Decision SAC 5175
FEI Enterprises, Inc
Gabriel Fedida, Individual
5749 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
CSLB#659252
6/14/12 through 6/13/15
Decision SC 5198
Jeffrey Alan Mott and Michelle Mott,
individuals
Dda Integrity Landscape
3756 Independence Avenue
Sanger, CA 93637
CSLB#774222
3/29/12 through 3/28/15
Decision SC 5160
Jensen Drywall & Stucco
Jeffrey E. Jensen
3714 Lynda Place
National City, CA 91950-8121
CSB # 664168 Exp. 2/18/11 (expired)
3/31/11 through 3/30/13
Decision SC 5095 
All West Construction, Inc.

Donald Kent Russell
495 N. Marks Ave.

Fresno, CA 93706
CSB # 592321 Exp. 4/3/12 (suspended)
3/31/11 through 3/30/13
Decision se 5013 
Country Builders, Inc.

Weldon Ofﬁll, individually
5915 Graham Ct.

Livermore, CA 94550
CSB # 699574 Exp. 11/30/12 (active)
3/1/11 through 2/28/14
Decision SC 5053
Addendum SC 5053
Sutter Foam & Coating, Inc.
909 A. George Washington
Yuba City, CA 95993
CSB # 732014 Exp. 1/31/09 (inactive)
David Alvin Trexler, an individual
909 A. George Washington
Yuba City, CA 95993
Kenneth A. Trexler, an individual
2603 Lago Lane
Marysville, CA 95901
7/1/10 through 6/30/13
Decision SAC 5012
Soo Dong Kim, an individual,
dba Soo Kim Electric Company
16224 Ridgeview Lane
La Mirada, CA 90638
CSB # 568103 Exp. 8/1/09 (inactive)
Hyo Nam Jung, an individual,
dba Lucid Electric
18621 Well Street
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
CSB # 914692 Exp. 4/3/10
4/19/10 through 4/18/13
Decision SAC 1064
Southwest Grading,
dba Southwest Grading Services, Inc.,
22031 Waite Street
Wildomar, CA 92595
David Walter Cholewinski, an individual
22031 Waite Street
Wildomar, A 92595
29970 Technology Drive, Ste. 205
Murrieta, CA 92563
CSB #840416 Exp. 6/30/10
3/18/10 through 3/17/13
Decision SAC 1058 
S.J. Cimino Electric, Inc., a California
corporation,
3267 Dutton Ave.

Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Salvatore Joseph Cimino, RMO, CEO and
President of S.J. Cimino Electric, Inc. and
sole owner of S.J. Cimino
Electric, an individual
5825 Heights Rd.

Santa Rosa, CA 95401
CSB #343802 Exp. 2/28/10
CSB #294141 Exp. 9/30/13 (inactive)
10/15/09 through 10/14/12
Decision SAC 1052
Cedar Development Corporation
Serghon Gabriel Afram, individually
12477 Feather Dr
Mira Loma, CA 91752
CSB # 839898 Exp. 6/30/10 (suspended)
8/5/09 through 8/4/12
Decision SAC 1042
All Floors Commercial and Residential
Flooring, Inc.

Salvador Elias Perea, individually
750 E. McGlincy Lane, #103
Campbell, CA 95008
CSB #430969 Exp. 7/31/09
5/14/09 through 5/13/12
Decision SAC 1040
1-AMD Construction, Inc.

Alberto Mordoki, individually
Mirella Mordoki, individually
5300 Beach Blvd., Suite 110-416
Buena Park, CA 90621
CSB #787533, revoked
3/16/09 through 3/15/12
Decision SAC1037
Updated: August 2023
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services
Daniel Abrego, Interim Senior Center Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NORWALK SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC. BOARD OF

DIRECTORS
Background:

In accordance with the Bylaws of the Norwalk Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (NSCC, Inc.), a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, this is the list of proposed Board Members to be approved by City Council. The specific purpose of the NSCC, Inc. is to oversee and administer Bingo operations and respective NSCC, Inc. transactions at the Senior Center. It is recommended that the following nominations be accepted to serve on the NSCC, Inc. Board of Directors for 2024.

Yolanda Rodriguez, President Marlene Hardy, Vice President Ralph Hogg, Treasurer Martin (Marty) Salas, Member At Large Guadalupe Leclercq, Secretary
Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A

City Council February 6, 2024
Bingo Board Appointments Page No. 2
7 6
1 Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve the nomination of the Norwalk Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Board of Directors for a term expiring December 31, 2024.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Sonia Batres, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR USE OF CIVIC CENTER LAWN FOR ANNUAL CARNIVAL Background:

The Norwalk Lions Club is requesting to host their annual carnival on the Civic Center Lawn from May 23 through May 27, 2024. The application also includes set-up and break down time.

The proposed dates do not conflict with any scheduled City events. The requested dates are as follows:

Set Up Dates and Times:
•Monday through Wednesday, May 20-22 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. •Thursday, May 23 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Carnival Dates and Hours of Operation
•Thursday, May 23 from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
•Friday, May 24 from 5:00-11:00 p.m.
•Saturday, May 25 from 2:00-11:00 p.m.
•Sunday, May 26 from 2:00-11:00 p.m.
•Monday, May 27 from 2:00-10:00 p.m.

Break Down Dates and Times:
•Tuesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

For a permit to be issued, the Norwalk Lions Club will be required to provide the following*:
•Site Plan
•Business License

City Council February 6, 2024
Request for Use of Civic Center Lawn Page No. 2
7 6
9 •Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement •Generator Permit
•Marketing Plan
•Waste Management Plan
•Portable Restroom Contract
•OSHA Permit verification for mechanical rides
•Final Financial Statement
•Hold Harmless Waiver
•Security/Safety Plan
•Food Truck Business Licenses
*Requirements may vary by event.

The City will enforce all carnival rules and regulations for the safe operation of a special event on City property. Estimated costs are as follows:

Carnival Permit Fee $335 Special Event Permit Fee $60 Business License Fee ($100 per day/5 days) $500 Electrical and Safety permit fees $658 Security Deposit (refundable) $1,000 Total Fees $2,553

Applicants are also required to submit a completed Financial Report due no later than ten days after the conclusion of the carnival activity.

Fiscal Impact:

City staff will conduct a post-event inspection with the carnival organizer to determine if any damages were incurred during their reservation time frame. Any additional costs will be at the expense of the carnival organizer.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
City Council February 6, 2024
Request for Use of Civic Center Lawn Page No. 3
7 6
9 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve the special event permit for the Norwalk Lions Club Carnival scheduled to take place from May 23 through May 27, 2024 on the Civic Center lawn, including the set-up and breakdown dates.

Attachments:

1. Special Event Application_Lions Club Carnival

2. Event Site Plan
ATTACHMENT 1

Veterans
Project
Restrooms Lions
Lions Community Carnival Fundraiser
Carnival Rides and Game Booths
Food Booths
Food Trucks
Restrooms
Trailers
Veterans Project
ATTACHMENT 2
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Sonia Batres, Recreation Superintendent
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR USE OF CIVIC CENTER LAWN FOR A FLAG FOR HEROES EVENT
Background:

The American Legion is requesting to host the American Legion’s “Flags for Heroes” event on the Civic Center Lawn on May 27, 2024. The proposed dates do not conflict with any scheduled City events. The requested dates are as follows:

Set up Dates:
•Saturday, May 25- Sunday, May 26, 2024 between the hours of 9 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Event Date
•Monday, May 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Break down Date:
•Monday, May 27, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

For a permit to be issued, the American Legion will be required to provide the following*:
•501(c)3 Non-Profit Status Verification
•Site Plan
•Business License
•Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement •Marketing Plan
•Health Permit
•Waste Management Plan
•Portable Restroom Contract

City Council
Request for Use of Civic Center Lawn
February 6, 2024
Page No. 2
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0 •Hold Harmless Waiver
•Vendor/Exhibitor List
*Requirements may vary by event.

The City will enforce all carnival rules and regulations for the safe operation of a special event on City property. Estimated costs are as follows:

*Special Event Permit Fee $160
Security Deposit (refundable) $1,000
Total Fees $1,160
*Fee confirmed upon non-profit verification.

Fiscal Impact:

City staff will conduct a post-event inspection with the event organizer to determine if any damages were incurred during their reservation time frame. Any additional costs will be at the expense of the event organizer.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve the special event permit for the Flag for Heroes event scheduled to take place on May 27, 2024 on the Civic Center Lawn.

Attachments:

1. Special Event Application_American Legion

2. Site Plan
ATTACHMENT 1

Veterans
Project
Restrooms Lions
American Legion - Flags for Heroes Event
(Using areas labeled Veteran's Project Only)
Carnival Rides and Game Booths
Food Booths
Food Trucks
Restrooms
Trailers
Veterans Project
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Christine Roberto, Public Services Manager
Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR RE-ROOF PROJECT - SPROUL MUSEUM AND

HOLIFIELD PARK MAIN SNACK BAR
Background:

On December 5, 2023, the City advertised a Request For Bids to provide labor and materials to replace the roofing at the Sproul Museum and the Holifield Park Main Snack Bar. The work at the Sproul Museum will include removal of the existing cedar plank shingles, repairs to any damaged rafter boards, installation of plywood sheeting, replacement of fascia boards and trim, and installation of new shake shingles that will match the profile and pattern of the adjacent Sproul Reception Center roof. Work at the Holifield Park Snack Bar will include removal of existing clay tile roof, replacement of any damaged fascia board, and installation of a new shake shingle roof, which is rated for high impact. This will substantially reduce damage from errant foul balls that may hit the roof.

Four contractors attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 14, 2023. One bid was received, however it was deemed non-responsive as the bid did not include the required documentation or bonds. Staff extended the bid deadline to January 17, 2024, and one bid was received with the following results:

Bidder Bid Amount
Associated Construction Services Group $116,770.00
Associated Construction Services Group submitted a responsive and responsible bid for the work.

Staff has verified references for satisfactory completion of similar projects. Construction and project costs are estimated as follows:

City Council February 6, 2024
Award Contract for Re-Roof Project
at Sproul Museum and Holifield Main Snack Bar
Page No. 2
7 7
2 Sproul Museum
Bid Amount $47,900
Contingency – 25% $11,975
Total Estimated Cost $59,875
Holifield Park Main Snack Bar
Bid Amount $68,870
Contingency – 10% $ 6,887
Total Estimated Cost $75,757
Due to the age of the Sproul Museum and unknown issues that will not be able to be investigated until the roof is removed, staff is recommending a higher than normal contingency amount to address unforeseen conditions and repairs.

Work is tentatively scheduled to begin early February 2024 at the Sproul Museum, followed by the Holifield Snack Bar roof, and is anticipated to take approximately 30 days to complete both projects.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for this project is available in the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Project Park Renovation Fund budget.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2 - Work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods - Objective 1 - Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Associated Construction Services Group in the amount of $116,770 for replacement of roofs at the Sproul Museum and the Holifield Park Main Snack Bar; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and change orders or amendments up to the approved contingency amount, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

SB 1439 Contribution Form

City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-08 – APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF

FINANCING TEAM COMPRISED OF A MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR

AND A BOND COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF

FINANCING OF THE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT AND THE

SELECTION OF AN UNDERWRITER/PLACEMENT AGENT FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS
Background:

The City’s most recently adopted Strategic Plan outlines the City’s commitment to sustainability and climate resistance. To do so, the City worked with Syserco Energy Solutions (“SES”), a qualified energy services company, to develop an analysis of opportunities for the City to upgrade its facilities to achieve energy efficiency and cost savings measures for the City.

Necessary energy conservation measures identified included:
•Installation of solar panel arrays at several facilities •Installation of energy efficient “cool” roofs at the City’s Transportation Center/Public Services facility buildings
•Installation of building management system thermostats at several facilities •Retrofitting ballfield lighting at two City parks
•Installation of ballfield lighting at several parks
•Replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning control (HVAC) units older than 18 years
•Refurbishment of HVAC units to provide protective polyurethane coating •Replacement of transformers at City Hall to a high efficiency unit •Building exterior upgrades to add/replace door sweeps and sealing doors On November 7, 2023, City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-68 authorizing the City Manager to finalize negotiations with SES and acquire the necessary conservation equipment to implement the energy conservation measures through the Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and

City Council February 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-08 – Engaging Finance Team Page No. 2 7 7
9 Infrastructure Improvement Project (“Project”). The City Council also authorized the City Manager to secure necessary financing for the project.

A total estimated cost of the Project is $18,200,000. The City will fund $6,200,000 from its capital reserves and special revenue funds. The remaining $12,000,000 of estimated costs for the solar photovoltaic systems portion of the project will require financing through either private placement or public offering of bonds.

In order to successfully secure the necessary financing for the Project, the City requires the assembly of a financing team which is comprised of a Municipal Financial Advisor, Legal Counsel, Underwriters and City staff.

To obtain the necessary team, the City released two Request for Proposals (“RFP”): RFP No. 24-755 Municipal Financial Advisory Services, and RFP No. 24-756 Underwriter Services.

Municipal Financial Advisory Services:

The role of the Municipal Financial Advisor is to assist and advise the City with all aspects of Project financing and upfront financial planning.

The City received a total of six proposals for RFP No. 24-755 Municipal Financial Advisory from the following firms:
•Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc.
•Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC
•KNN Public Finance, LLC
•Kosmont Financial Services
•NHA Advisors, LLC
•Urban Futures, Inc.

An evaluation committee comprised of City staff evaluated the submittals. As part of the typical RFP process, the submitted proposals were evaluated based on criteria set forth in RFP 24-755.

Each firm’s proposal was provided a score based on the review and ranked accordingly as listed in Table 1 below:

Table 1 – Qualification Ranking Summary
Firm Name Qualification Ranking Overall Score
Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC 1 93
Urban Futures, Inc. 2 92
KNN Public Finance, LLC 3 91
NHA Advisors, LLC 4 87
Fieldman Rolapp & Associates 5 85
Kosmont Financial Services 6 81
Based on evaluation of proposals, staff recommends selecting Harrell & Company, who had successfully assisted the City in the past, and had proven to be a valuable partner to the City.

City Council February 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-08 – Engaging Finance Team Page No. 3 7 7
9 Staff reviewed Harrell & Company’s fee proposal of not to exceed $40,000 or $25,000 for public or private financing respectively; and determined the fee was commensurate with the work being proposed.

Bond Counsel Services:

Provide legal counsel related to Project financing. In case of public placement, the Bond Counsel delivers closing opinions regarding the validity and, if applicable, the tax-exempt status, of the bonds at the time the bonds are issued; prepares resolutions authorizing the issuance of the bonds, and legal documents setting forth the terms of the bonds and other documents required for the closing of the bond transactions; and assists in the development of the financing structure to ensure compliance with applicable bond laws.

Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP, has served the City as Bond Counsel in the past financings and it is recommended to retain the firm for this Project.

Underwriter/Placement Agent Services:

The role of the underwriter if purchases bonds from Norwalk Community Facilities Financing Authority and resell them to investors; work with the rest of the bond team to provide assistance with respect to structuring, timing, terms and other similar matters concerning the issuance of bonds. In case of private placement, firm solicits banks to obtain the best possible rate to finance the City’s Project.

The City received a total of three proposals for RFP No. 24-756 Underwriter Services from the following firms:
•Ramirez & Co., Inc.
•Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
•Stifel

As part of the typical RFP process, the proposals were evaluated by City staff based on criteria set forth in RFP No. 24-756. Each firm’s proposal was provided a score based on the review and ranked accordingly as listed in Table 1 below:

Table 1 – Qualification Ranking Summary
Firm Name Qualification Ranking Overall Score
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 1 95
Stifel 2 95
Ramirez & Co. Inc. 3 94
Even though all firms demonstrated high qualification to assist the City with financing of the Project and rated very closely with each other, staff recommends engaging Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as the underwriter/placement agent. Raymond James’ proposal demonstrated understanding of the City’s project, knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act, and utilization of programs, which provide local governments with government subsidies, grants and tax credits, City Council February 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-08 – Engaging Finance Team Page No. 4 7 7
9 The firm has relevant lease financing experience, broad distribution system in the municipal finance industry, and it maintains a vetted list of banks that have been active in the direct placement market. The proposed fees are competitive and further negotiable.

Fiscal Impact:

The bond team members’ compensation will be a part of issuance cost paid at the closing of each transaction and represents the cost of debt issuance.

Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

Said improvements align with the City of Norwalk’s Strategic Plan Goals 2, 3 and 4; work in partnership with the community, re-invest in aging infrastructure; maintain the City’s financial resiliency, build great public destinations, and support sustainability and climate resilience throughout the community.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ADVISORS AND

BOND COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF FINANCING OF THE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT; AND THE SELECTION OF AN UNDERWRITER FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS; and b. approve an agreement with Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC to provide the City with Municipal Financial advisory services; and
c. approve an agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. to provide the City with Underwriter/Placement Agent services; and
d. approve an agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP to serve as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel, and
e. authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 24-08

2. SB 1439 Contribution Forms
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK

APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ADVISORS AND

BOND COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF FINANCING OF
THE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT; AND THE SELECTION OF AN UNDERWRITER FOR THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND TAKING

CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter in one or more bond financing transactions (the “Financing”) city-wide energy sustainability project (“Energy Project”); and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the City or a related entity, such as the Norwalk Community Facilities Financing Authority (together, the “City”) will issue bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, as part of the Financing, or will seek private placement; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage municipal advisors and a bond counsel and select underwriter/placement agent for the Financing; and WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City through RFP No. 24-755 a proposal for the “Energy Project Financing Municipal Advisor Services” pursuant to which Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC (“Harrell & Co.”) will serve as the City’s municipal advisor for Energy Project financing; and
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City a letter proposal, dated January 26, 2024 (the “Bond Counsel Engagement Letter”), by the law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright US, LLP (“Fulbright”) setting forth the terms under which Fulbright will serve as bond counsel for the Financings; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (“Raymond James”) has responded to the City’s RFP No. 24-756 proposing to act as the underwriter/placement agent for the Energy Project financing and purchase the Bonds from the City for resale to investors, or act as placement agent in private financing; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the Raymond James will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in one or more bond purchase agreements to be entered into by the City and Stifel.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The above recitals are true and correct and made a substantive part of this Resolution.

Section 2.The engagement of Harrell & Co., as municipal advisor for the energy sustainability project financing is hereby approved. The Energy Project Financing Municipal Advisor Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Each Authorized Resolution No. 24-08 Page 2 of 2
3 1
2 4
Officer, acting singly, is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the Energy Project Financing Municipal Advisor Agreement in substantially said form, with such changes as the Authorized Officer executing the same may approve (such approval to be conclusively evidenced by such Authorized Officer’s execution and delivery thereof).

Section 4.The engagement of Fulbright as bond counsel for the Financing pursuant to the terms set forth in the Bond Counsel Engagement Letter is hereby approved. Each Authorized Officer, acting singly, is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver such instrument as appropriate and necessary to evidence the City’s engagement of Fulbright pursuant to the terms set forth in the Bond Counsel Engagement Letter.

Section 5.The selection of Raymond James to act as the underwriter, or placement agent, for the energy project financing is hereby approved. The sale of the related bonds to Raymond James shall be subject to one or more bond purchase agreements, in the form to be approved by the City Council pursuant to subsequent resolution(s).

Section 7.The Authorized Officers and all other officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things, to execute and deliver any and all documents that they may deem necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the engagements and selection approved by this Resolution and any such actions previously taken by such officers are hereby ratified and confirmed.

Section 8.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 or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of February 2024.
_________________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
CITY 7N,

NORWALK
A Connected Community
California Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for three months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Norwalk City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Current Norwalk City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city-counci l-information-copy Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application, or the anticipated date of any City Council action?
YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months following any City Council action related to your proposal or application?
YES If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s):
')< NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.

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Attachment No. 2
California Levine
Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for three months follo wing the date a final decision from the business or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Norwalk City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Current Norwalk City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council-information-copy Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your propos al or application, or the anticipated date of any City Council action?
___ YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):
__X_ NO

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months following any City Council action related to your proposal or application?
___ YES If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s):
_X__ NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an app lication or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
_____________________________ Raymond James / Jose Vera Signature of Applicant Company/Applicant Name
_____1/30/2024_______
Date

City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk, CMC
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-09 – APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18 BOARD
Background:

The Los Angeles County Sanitation District require resolutions to appoint members of the City Council to serve as the City’s alternate on the Board of Directors. Historically, the Vice Mayor has served as the alternate on the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee. However, Vice Mayor Ayala is unable to serve as the Alternate. As such, Councilmember Ramirez has indicated his availability to serve as the Alternate in place of the Vice Mayor.

The Sanitation District provides a stipend to its Directors. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted a rule (Regulation 18702.5) that states it is a disqualifying conflict of interest for a council member to participate in decisions to appoint themselves to serve as the City representative to those organizations that provide a stipend or other compensation unless the City posts on its website a form provided by the FPPC that includes: (a) a list of each appointed position eligible for a stipend; (b) the amount of the stipend for each position; (c) the public official’s name who has been appointed to the position; (d) the name of the public official, if any, who has been appointed as an alternate; and (e) the term of the position.

The City Clerk’s office has posted the required form (Form 806) as mandated by the FPPC on the City’s website prior to this meeting in accordance with the FPPC Regulation and the instructions that accompany the Form 806. The form has been updated to identify Councilmember Rick Ramirez as the Alternate for the Sanitation District.

Resolution No. 24-09 has been prepared and is attached appointing Councilmember Ramirez as the Alternate Director for the Sanitation Districts.

City Council February 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-09 – Appointing an Alternate to the
Sanitation District Nos. 2 & 18
Page No. 2
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3 Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER RICK RAMIREZ TO REPLACE VICE MAYOR AYALA AS THE CITY’S ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-04.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-09
3 1
4 0
RESOLUTION NO. 24-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK

APPOINTING COUNCILIMEMBER RICK RAMIREZ TO REPLACE VICE
MAYOR AYALA AS THE CITY’S ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 18 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-04
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City of Norwalk have representation in the affairs of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 18, if the Mayor is unable to attend; and
WHEREAS, the Vice Mayor cannot attend the meetings and has requested that another City Councilmember replace him; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Rick Ramirez has indicated his availability to fulfill this responsibility on behalf of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.Councilmember Rick Ramirez of the City Council of the City of Norwalk, is hereby selected and designated as an alternate member of the Boards of Directors of the County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 18, of the Los Angeles County to act in the place of the presiding officer of the City Council, Mayor Rios during her absence, inability or refusal to act as a member of said Board of Directors.

Section 2.Resolution No. 24-04 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.

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 6th day of February 2024.
______________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
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), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (3), Public Safety (1), Senior Citizens (1), and the Youth Commission (all 15). The Youth Commission does not have any members at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.

Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Those positions are: one at-large Community Representative and one Outside Authority with Expertise in Art.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.

City Council February 6, 2024
Advisory Body Appointments Page No. 2
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4 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council 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 02/06/2024
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\Term Listing_02-06-2024.pdf Page 1 “Vacancies “at-a-glance”

AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
Senior Citizens
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
Public Safety
Youth (3)
Youth (3)
Community Promotion
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
Vacant Community Promotion Commission Valencia -12/31/24 Beacham, Sontue Community Promotion Commission Perez 12/5/23-12/31/24 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 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 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/16/24-12/31/24 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 11/7/23-12/31/24 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 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 Heard, Louis Public Safety Commission Perez 10/3/23-12/31/24 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 02/06/2024
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\Term Listing_02-06-2024.pdf Page 2 Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
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 Vacant Senior Citizens Commission Ayala -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 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Valencia 12-5-23-12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala -12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -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
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development
Jill Ann Arabe, Development Services Manager
SUBJECT: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 24-02 - APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 2023-02 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03 - 11642 FIRESTONE

BOULEVARD
Background:

The Planning Commission (PC) of the City of Norwalk reviewed Precise Development Plan (PDP) No. 2023-02 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2023-05, at a duly noticed public hearing, on November 8, 2023, and adopted Resolution Nos. 23-33 and 23-34 to deny PDP No. 2023-02 and CUP No. 2023-05 with a 4-0 vote (with Chair Barragan absent). On November 22, 2023, Andrew Miliotis on behalf of the property owner, Casa de Normandie South, LLC, submitted an appeal of the PC’s action.

The applicant has requested to continue the item to March 5, 2024, for additional time to review public records related to the project.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A

City Council February 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-02 - Appeal of the Planning
Commission's Denial of Precise Development Plan No.
2023-02 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03
Page No. 2
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1 Recommended Action:

Staff recommends continuing the item to March 5, 2024.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services SUBJECT: NORWALK 5K RUN SPECIAL EVENT UPDATE
Background:

The City Council approved adding and creating a city-operated 5K run special event for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The primary goal of the 5K run is to encourage and foster health and wellness within the City of Norwalk. This first-of-its-kind event will be open to all ages and skill levels.

Residents, from beginners to professionals, are invited to bring their families and friends.

The Recreation and Park Services Department (RPSD) is responsible for managing and coordinating all citywide events. After evaluating the department's event calendar, neighboring running events, and many other logistical factors, the department has determined Sunday, June 2, 2024, as the best date for the event. Table 1 below provides the dates of local municipal- operating 5K runs.

Table 1: 2024 5K Schedule of Local Municipalities
City 2024 5K Race Date
Bell Sunday, May 5
Bell Gardens Saturday, May 9
Commerce Saturday, November 23
Downey Saturday, February 24**
Huntington Park Saturday, April 6*
Lakewood Saturday, March 2

City Council
Norwalk 5K Special Event Update
February 6, 2024
Page No. 2
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1 Lynwood Saturday, May 1
Montebello Sunday, October 8*
Norwalk Sunday, June 2
Santa Fe Springs Saturday, March 9
South Gate Saturday, May 11
Whittier Saturday, October 26*
* Date is an estimate based on the 2023 event date.
** Manages the Downey Unified Districts TLC Family Resource Center Run event logistics.

Table 2: Race Details
Race Spots Available Distance in Miles Start Time
5K 2,000 3.12 8:30 a.m.

Children’s 1K Dash
Age: 4-12 500 0.62 8:00 a.m.

Race Course
RPSD is still evaluating and finalizing the racecourse. The final racecourse will be released when the final event flier is published on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Fiscal Impact:

The Recreation and Park Services Department has an allocated budget of $93,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 for the Norwalk 5K Run. The event will intake revenue per runner registration and event sponsorships. The fee schedule allows an early bird rate to encourage early registration to establish traction and a grassroots approach toward promoting the event. The department has created a robust sponsorship package detailing all the benefits for potential event sponsors.

Table 3: Registration and Fee Schedule
Race Early Bird
(February 7-March 31)
Regular
(April 1-May 10)
Same Day
(June 2)
5K - Adult $25.00 $30.00 $40.00
5K – Youth $15.00 $25.00 $40.00
City Council
Norwalk 5K Special Event Update
February 6, 2024
Page No. 2
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1 Age: Under 17
Children’s 1K Dash
Age: 4-12 $15.00 $20.00 $20.00
Registration includes the following:
•Premium Race Shirt
•Participation Medal for all runners
•Chip Timing and running bib
•Race Expo and Packet Pick-up
•Entertainment
•Event Photography
•Kids Fun Zone
Table 4: Sponsorship Opportunities
Category Monetary
Amount Sponsorship Benefits
Champion $2,000

1. Stage Acknowledgment

2. Logo on the race bib

3. Logo on t-shirt

4. Logo on social media

5. Logo on website

6. Logo on community advertisements (banner,
signage, fliers, etc.)

7. Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Professional $1,500

1. Logo on the race bib

2. Logo on t-shirt

3. Logo on social media

4. Logo on website

5. Logo on community advertisements (banner,
signage, fliers, etc.)

6. Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Rookie $1,000

1. Logo on t-shirt

2. Logo on social media

3. Logo on website

4. Logo on community advertisements (banner,
signage, fliers, etc.)

5. Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
City Council
Norwalk 5K Special Event Update
February 6, 2024
Page No. 2
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1 Trainer $500

1. Logo on the website

2. Logo on community advertisements (banner,
signage, fliers, etc.)

3. Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal Nos. 2.2 – Cultivate Civic Engagement and Participation and 3.1 – Create Dynamic Neighborhoods.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council Receive and File this report.

Attachments:

1. Save the Date Event Flier

2. Sponsorship Packet
EARLY BIRD 2/7-3/31
$25 ADULTS/$15 YOUTH*
REGULAR 4/1-5/10
$30 ADULTS/$25 YOUTH*
SAME DAY 6/2
$40 ADULTS & YOUTH*
R U N5K
CHILDRENS 1K DASH
CHILDRENS 1K DASHOPEN TO AGES 4-12EARLY BIRD $15REGULAR/SAME DAY $20 OPEN TO AGES 4-12EARLY BIRD $15REGULAR/SAME DAY $20

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
WWW.NORWALK.ORG/5KRUN

FITNESS EXPO INTERACTIVE DEMOS FOOD TRUCKS FREE GIVEAWAYS

N O R W A L K

RACE REGISTRATION

RECREATION AND PARK SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SAVE THE DATE JUNE 2, 2024
5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES PREMIUM RACE T-SHIRT,

PARTICIPATION MEDAL, CHIP TIMING, RUNNING BIB,
ACCESS TO FITNESS EXPO AND MORE!*OPEN TO AGES 17 AND UNDER

SPONSORSHIP
PACKET
Recreation & Park Services Department
R U N5 K
JUNE 2, 2024

RECREATION AND PARK SERVICES DEPARTMENT

N O R W A L K
#RUNNORWALK
@RECNORWALK
Attachment 2

ABOUT NORWALK
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LET’S BE FRIENDS!
www.norwalk.org/5kRun
Rich in diversity and culture, the
largest ethnic groups in Norwalk
are Hispanic (59.1%), Asian (13.3%),
White (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), and
Multi-Racial (7.91%). With a median
age of 35.5, many young families
plant roots in Norwalk due to the
affordable housing and the variety
of amenities the City offers.

The Recreation and Park Services
Department provides a variety of
year-round activities including
community services, youth and
adult services, center and park
activities, and citywide special
events. The youth and adult
services are provided through
excursions, sports and aquatics
programs, athletic leagues, day
camps, holiday events, and a variety
of special activities.

Located 17 miles southeast of Los
Angeles, Norwalk is one of the
most rapidly developing and
growing communities anywhere
in the state of California. Uniquely
located within an expanding
regional transportation center,
residents are conveniently and
centrally located between Los
Angeles and Orange Counties.

WHERE’S THE PARTY AT?
ABOUT THE 5K RUN

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT GOALS

EVENT ELEMENTS
www.norwalk.org/5kRun Page.03
The race will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. and is open to 2,000 participants of all ages and skill levels. Children ages 4-12 may register for the Children’s 1k Dash which will begin at 8 a.m. and is open to 500 participants.

Guests may register online at www.norwalk.org/5Krun and in person at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex.

Registration for the 5K Run will include a premium race t-shirt, participation medal, chip timing and running bib, as well as access to photo ops, the kids fun zone and more! All guests are invited to visit the Fitness Expo before and after the run to meet local exhibitors, see interactive demonstrations, win fun prizes and get a cool drink or snack at one of the onsite food trucks. At the end of the run, prizes will be presented to the winners in each race category.

The goal of the 5K Run is to encourage and foster health and wellness within the city of Norwalk. This first-of-its-kind event will be open to all ages and skill levels.

From beginner to professional, residents are invited to bring their families and and friends and join the #RunNorwalk community.

SPONSOR PACKAGES
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GET IN ON THE FUN!
CHAMPION $2K
ROOKIE
Stage Acknowledgement
Logo on the race bib
Logo on t-shirt
Logo on social media
Logo on website
Logo on community advertisements (banner, signage, flyers, etc.) Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
$1k
TRAINER $500
PROFESSIONAL $1500
Logo on the race bib
Logo on t-shirt
Logo on social media
Logo on website
Logo on community advertisements (banner, signage, flyers, etc.) Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Logo on t-shirt
Logo on social media
Logo on website
Logo on community advertisements (banner, signage, flyers, etc.) Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Logo on website
Logo on community advertisements (banner, signage, flyers, etc.) Booth space at Exhibitor Expo
Sponsorship Application Deadline: April 1
Payment Deadline: June 1
www.norwalk.org/5kRun Page.04
SPONSOR CUSTOM TSHIRT*
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024RUN
NORWALK5K

YOURLOGOHERE
FRONT
BACK

ONE OF A KIND MEDALSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FLAUNT IT!
*LOGO SIZE AND PLACEMENT WILL VARY BY SPONSOR LEVEL.

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OPEN TO

ONE SELECT
SPONSOR.

THIS COULD
BE YOu!
MEDAL SPONSOR APPLICATION DUE BY MARCH 1.CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

LET’S CONNECT!
CONTACT US!
WEBSITE www.norwalk.org/5kRun
EMAIL [email protected]
ADDRESS 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650
PHONE (562) 929-5702
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THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
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