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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Mayor Rios . Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call and participated via videoconference from his residence at 15502 Allingham Avenue, Norwalk, California. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Front Street properties, Assessor Property Numbers 8056- 015-014, 8056-015-016, 8056-015-900 and 8056- 015-901; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Exchange Terms.
II. 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
City Council recessed at 5:16 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Mayor Rios . Vice Mayor Ayala participated via videoconference from his residence at 15502 Allingham Avenue, Norwalk, California . Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
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2 The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Bojorquez, New Creation Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Lance Corporal Goodwin, Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council thanked all staff in keeping the community safe during the recent storms.
Councilmember Perez urged residents to stay safe and contact the City to report any issues. Co uncilmember Ramirez encouraged residents to inspect their property after storms. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Norwalk Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and thanked all who participated to make it a success, and also thanked Norwalk H igh School C hoir for their performance during the event ; she also attended the Door of Hope Youth and Family Resource Center Fundraiser and thanked Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, C ity Attorney , for his contribution. Mayor Rios encouraged residents to utilize the Norwalk Connect App in order to report various issues such as graffiti removal, lost items, and bulky item pickup.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented a proclamation declaring February as American Heart Month in the City of Norwalk , accepted by Kat and Elijah Pannell, American Heart Association Instructors from EmergenCPR.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ozzie Ramos, Director of Public Safety , provided a report regarding the Preferential Parking Program. Councilmember Perez requested staff review new state law Assembly Bill No. 413 regarding increasing buffer zones and visibility around crosswalks that may affect parking requirements.
Videos were shown highlighting the YouTube Multi-lingual Caption Tutorial, and the “Bi - Weekly Review.”
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Ramos shared a video and provi ded a brief presentation on the Public Safety Department.
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3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of February 6, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 21, 2024 – FEBRUARY 3, 2024
City Council approved 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
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period January 30, 2024 through February 12, 2024, in the total amount of $3,459,312.09. 640
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
City Council denied the claim filed by Gabriela Pacheco. 830-16
AGREEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DESIGN SER VICES, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR BUS STOP EQUITY PROJECT
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement 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
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4 PROJECT NO. 7865 - A GREEMENT TO PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement 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
PROJECT NO. 7520 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR BLOOMFIELD AND HARVARD
SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADES
City Council accepted 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
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Valencia moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to appoint David Ang to the Community Promotion Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 200
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 24 -11 – APPLICATION FOR GRAN T
FUNDING FOR A PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing to consider the application for grant funding for a permanent local housing allocation program. The Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Jill Ann Arabe, Development Services Manager, provided a report. Since there were no persons wishing to testify in this matter, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing. Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 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. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPORTS
HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
John Ramirez, Director of Community Development , and Phillip Burns, Consultant from Arroyo Group, provided a report. Received and filed. 325-03
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
Following a report provided by Jana Stuard , Director of Finance/Treasurer , Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to adopt:
a. 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
b. 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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6 Addressing City Council were Jesse Flores, Rudol fo Cortez, Gema Rodriguez, Irma Ramos, Sylvester Ani, and Brian Tindall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR