AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 19, 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 Municipal Code.
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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.
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1)
FCG Consultants, Inc. vs. City of Norwalk;
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NWCV00016.
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II.
Conference with Legal Counsel –
Tort Liability Claims pursuant to Government Code §54954.9(d):
Claimants: AFNI (Maricela Cortez),
Erika Barrero, Julianna Canchola, Julio Gutierrez, Sal Medina, Fernando Mendoza, Linda Porter, Ammeriah Quintero, Teresa Scott, and Jose Luis Vieyra.
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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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Danny Casas
Remnant Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Young Marine Private Jimenez
LCpl
Kenneth L. Worley 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 March as National Social Services Worker Month.
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II.
City Council to proclaim March 21, 2024 as World Down Syndrome Day.
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III.
City Council to proclaim March 25 –
29, 2024 as First Responder Wellness Week in the City of Norwalk.
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IV.
City Council to recognize the Distinguished Bus Operators of the Year.
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V.
City Council to recognize the 5-year and 10-year Zero Preventable Accidents Safe Drivers.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Sports Complex Early Opening video.
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2. Norwalk Education Alliance’s Mock Interviews video.
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3. Baseball/ Softball Leagues’ Opening Day video.
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4. Veterans Villas video.
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5. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Social Services Department presentation.
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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 March 5, 2024. 825-04
CC 03-05-24
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 18, 2024 – MARCH 2, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,183,768.43; the payroll check numbers 38069 – 38071 and the voucher numbers 329241 – 329743 in the total net amount of $874,473.52 for the pay period February 18, 2024 – March 2, 2024. 630
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period February 27, 2024 – March 11, 2024, in the total amount of $5,261,153.23. 640
Warrant Register 03-11-24
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
The City’s Claims Administrator recommends City Council deny the claims filed by AFNI (Maricela Cortez), Erika Barrero, and Teresa Scott. 830-01/02/19
Staff Report Background Doc
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - MARCH 13, 2024
Receive and File.
260
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PC Synopsis 3-13-24
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6. FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 Staff recommends City Council authorize the Executive Director of Regional Transportation to execute the Fiscal Year 2024 Certifications and Assurances Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs/Affirmation of Applicant, file grant application(s) on behalf of the City and execute a grant agreement(s); in concurrence with and execution of the Affirmation of Applicant’s Attorney Certification by the City Attorney. 1105-01
Staff Report Background Doc
FY24-certifications_SIGNATURES NEEDED
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7. NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM TITLE VI 2024 COMPLIANCE UPDATE Staff recommends City Council approve the 2024 Title VI Program Update for submittal to Federal Transit Administration. 1120
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8. CITY OF NORWALK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS - AMENDMENT Staff recommends City Council adopt the "City of Norwalk Transportation Department Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations," as amended, March 19, 2024. 1120-01
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2024 D&A Policy FINAL
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9. 2023 NORWALK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development prior to April 1, 2024. 320-02
Staff Report Background Doc
_General Plan APR 2023_draft_cr
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 24-14 COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROGRAM Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROGRAM. 1070-09
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24-14 - Grant Funding Bureau of Reclamation
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11. SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT NO. 3 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, A DIVISION OF JOE’S SWEEPING INC.; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 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. 835-02
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Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 24-15
Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 3 NES Shopping Cart Agreement Attachment 3 - Shopping Cart Retrieval Services
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APPOINTMENTS
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12. 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 - 03-19-2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Staff recommends City Council and the public provide input of the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding activities for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Action Plan. 315
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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 March 14, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk