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:
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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CLOSED SESSION
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I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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RECESS
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REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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INVOCATION
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Pastor Myrna Brito, Spirit Life Community Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to Proclaim February as National African American History Month in the City of Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to Proclaim February 5 –
9, 2024 as National School Counseling Week in the City of Norwalk.
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III.
City Council to recognize Angel Tree sponsors.
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IV.
City Council to recognize the Stuff-A-Bus sponsors.
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V.
City Council to recognize Holiday Decor Contest Winners.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Youth Sports & Fitness Expo Video.
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2. Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Pet Adoption Update Video.
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3. Finance Department presentation.
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4. 2024 Homeless Count Recap Video.
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5. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
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1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of January 16, 2024. 825-04
CC 01-16-24
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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
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period January 9, 2024 – January 29, 2024, in the total amount of $4,508,021.84. 640
Warrants_
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claim filed by Andrew Cubero. 830-03
Staff Report Background Doc
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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
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PC Synopsis 1-24-24
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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:
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
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. 1005-04-7936
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02-06-24 RESO 24-07 - CDBG Funds (DRAFT)
Attachment 2 - California Levine Act Statement
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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
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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
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Attachment 1_Special Event Application_Norwalk Lions Club Carnival Attachment 2_Event Site Plan_Lions Club Carnival_REV
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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
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Attachment 1_Special Event Application_American Legion
Attachment 2_Event Site Plan_American Legion_REV
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10. AWARD CONTRACT FOR RE-ROOF PROJECT - SPROUL MUSEUM AND HOLIFIElD 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 behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 920-02-02/920-03-04
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CALIFORNIA LEVINE ACT STATEMENT ACS GROUP
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11. 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 Staff recommends City Council:
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 approve an agreement with Harrell & Company Advisors, LLC to provide the City with Municipal Financial advisory services; and approve an agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. to provide the City with Underwriter/Placement Agent services; and approve an agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP to serve as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel, and 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.
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Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Levine Act forms
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 24-09 – APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES 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
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Resolution No. 24-09
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APPOINTMENTS
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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
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Term Listing_02-06-2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14. 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 Staff recommends continuing the item to March 5, 2024.
320-01-2023-05/320-04-2023-02
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REPORTS
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15. NORWALK 5K RUN special EVENT UPDATE
Staff recommends City Council Receive and File this report. 420-13
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5K Run_Save the Date flier
5K Run_Sponsorship Packet
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated February 1, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk