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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.
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.
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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