AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 20, 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
*Vice Mayor Ayala will be participating via videoconference from his residence at 15502 Allingham Avenue.
Public Comment:
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
If you wish to address City Council, please complete the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms.
City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote.
City Council will hear public comment on matters
not
listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the
Brown Act
, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Comments should be directed to the City Council as a whole and not directed to individual Councilmembers.
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Note:
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
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: 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 Terms Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
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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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Dr. George Bojorquez
New Creation Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Lance Corporal Goodwin
Young Marines
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to Proclaim February American Heart Month in the City of Norwalk.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Preferential Parking Program Update.
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2. YouTube Multi-lingual Caption Tutorial Video.
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3. Bi-Weekly Review video.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Public Safety Department Update.
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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 February 6, 2024.
825-04
CC 02-06-24
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 21, 2024 – FEBRUARY 3, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,194,670.28; the payroll check numbers 38062 - 38068 and the voucher numbers 328241 – 328737 in the total net amount of $867,095.65 for the pay period January 21, 2024 – February 3, 2024. 630
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period January 30, 2024 through February 12, 2024, in the total amount of $3,459,312.09. 640
Warrant Register 02-12-24
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
Staff recommends City Council deny the claim filed by Gabriela Pacheco. 830-16
Staff Report Background Doc
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5. AGREEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DESIGN SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR BUS STOP EQUITY PROJECT Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with Onward Engineering for Project Management, Design Services, Construction Management, and Inspection Services for the Bus Stop Equity Project in the amount of $500,660 from February 21, 2024 through December 31, 2026; 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. 1120-06
Staff Report Background Doc
California Levine Act Statement-Onward
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6. PROJECT NO. 7865 - AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with PSOMAS for Project Management, Construction Management, and Inspection Services for the Tenant Improvement Project in the amount of $814,634 from February 21, 2024 through April 30, 2025; 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. 1005-04-7865
Staff Report Background Doc
Psomas - Levine Act Statement
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7. PROJECT NO. 7520 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR BLOOMFIELD AND HARVARD SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADES Staff recommends City Council accept the work for SANCON Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $292,250, and CSI Services Inc. in the amount of $8,820, for Project No. 7520 Bloomfield and Harvard Sewer Lift Station Upgrades. 1005-04-7520
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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8. 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 02-20-2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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9. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 24-11 – APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING for a PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. 320-34
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 24-11 - PLHA Program
2023-plha-formula-application-new-applicants PDF
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REPORTS
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10. HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
Staff recommends City Council receive and file this report and provide feedback on the proposed project. 325-03
Staff Report Background Doc
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-10 – FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND REVISIONS; AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-12 – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Staff recommends City Council adopt:
Resolution No. 24-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET; and Resolution No. 24-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. 610
Staff Report Background Doc
Attach 1_Financial Report QE 6-30-23_FINAL
Attach 2_RESOLUTION 24-10 - FY23-24 budget
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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 15, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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