AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 2, 2024
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.
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.
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Note:
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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INVOCATION
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Miguel Martinez
First Baptist Norwalk Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Young Marine Corporal Duran
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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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 April as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to Proclaim April as Fair Housing Foundation Month.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update.
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2. Artastic Video.
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3. New River Park Ribbon Cutting Video.
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4. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Communication and Public Affairs 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
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recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of March 19, 2024.
825-04
CC 03-19-24
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 3, 2024 – MARCH 16, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,195,557.34; the payroll check numbers 38072 – 38075 and the voucher numbers 329744 – 330239 in the total net amount of $883,493.23 for the pay period March 3, 2024 – March 16, 2024. 630
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period March 12, 2024 through March 25, 2024, in the total amount of $5,678,801.45. 640
Warrant Register 03-25-24
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4. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
The City’s Claims Administrator has recommended denial of the claims filed by Melanie Caraan, Marco Casas, Filomeno and Rosemary Colon, Anthony Cruz, Jairo Regalado, and State Farm on behalf of Ronald Levar. 830-03/18/19
Staff Report Background Doc
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 24-17 – BUDGET AMEDMENT - GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S CALHOME PROGRAM Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CALHOME PROGRAM TO FUND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AND OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM, in the amount of $3,000,000. 315-12
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Resolution No. 24-17 - CalHome Program Budget Amend
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6. AWARD CONTRACT FOR EXCELSIOR GREENBELT FENCE REPLACEMENT Staff recommends City Council award a contract to No Limit Fence Company in the amount of $38,465 for replacement of the fence at the Excelsior Greenbelt; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and change orders or amendments provided there is funding in the budget if it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-05
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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7. 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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Advisory Body List 04-02-2024
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RESOLUTIONS
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 24-18 - CONSIDERATION OF DELEGATION OF CLAIM DENIALS TO THE CITY'S INSURANCE AUTHORITY Staff recommends City Council:
direct staff to continue utilizing the current claims administrative process; or adopt Resolution No. 24-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHICH DELEGATES TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 910, ET SEQ. 830
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Resolution No. 24-18
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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 28, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk