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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 2, 2024
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, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Miguel Martinez, First Baptist Norwalk Church, followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Corporal Duran, LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council thanked the and Recreation and Park Services department for a successful Egg-Stravagant Egg Hunt. Vice Mayor Ayala requested the C ity conduct outreach regarding Community Development Block Grant Funding for roof repairs to assist senior residents. Councilmember Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed; highlighted the Public Safety department for keeping residents updated on current weather conditions; reported on her attendance at the State of the College Luncheon and Los Angeles County A dvocacy Day. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Junior Musical at Benton Middle School; thanked Theresa Devoy, City Clerk , for assisting her with her F air Political Practice Commission forms; and shared that Congresswoman Linda Sanchez submitted a check to the City in the amount of $2.1 million dollars, which will be used for water system and Norwalk Transportation bus stop improvements . Councilmember Ramirez recognized commissioners in attendance; reported on his attendance at the Los Angeles Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 18 meetings and 91 Interstate 605 Corridor Cities Joint Power Authority meeting; and thanked staff for focusing efforts on the Interstate 105 /Studebaker area and requested they put more pressure on Caltrans to address concerns . Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Mayors and City Managers Roundtable; invited all to attend Vista Verde Park Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 8, Friends of the Norwalk Library Fundraiser at So Cal Pizza on April 9, and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Double Tree on April 17; shared that correspondence w as sent to Los Angeles County A ssembly M ember, Supervisor, and Senator regarding the safety concerns of the Interstate 105 /Studebaker area, and she held an interview with the media to further discuss the issues.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk.
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2 City Council presented a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Foundation Month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez announced Ozzie Ramos, Director of Public Safety , has been appointed as the new Deputy City Manager.
Caren Spilsbury, Chamber of Commerce, provided a Quarterly Report.
Videos were shared highlighting Artastic, New River Park Ribbon Cutting, and the “Bi - Weekly Review.”
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Levy Sun, Director of Communication and Public Affairs, provided a report and shared a video highlighting the Communication and Public Affairs Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve 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 the meeting of March 19, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 3, 2024 – MARCH 16, 2024
City Council approved 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
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3 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period March 12, 2024 through March 25, 2024, in the total amount of $5,678,801.45.
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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
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -17 – BUDGET AMEDMENT - GRANT FUNDING FROM T HE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMEN T OF HOUSING AND COM MUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S
CALHOME PROGRAM
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ADOP TED 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
AWARD CONTRACT FOR EXCELSIOR GREENBELT FENCE REPLACEMENT
City Council awarded a contract to No Limit Fence Company in the amount of $38,465 for replacement of the fence at the Excelsior Greenbelt; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and change orders or 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. 1005-05
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to re-appoint Gina Corona to the Historical Heritage 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
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4 RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 24-18 - CONSIDERATION OF DELEGATION OF CLAIM DENIALS
TO THE CITY'S INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Following a brief report provided by Mr. Gomez, Vice Mayor Ayala moved and Mayor Rios seconded to 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. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 830
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council was Richard Lambert.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR