AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 7, 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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listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the
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REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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INVOCATION
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Soomin Kim, Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Rosalie Ramirez, New Harvest Christian School
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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 May 5 – May 11, 2024 as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to May as Older American Month in the City of Norwalk.
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III.
City Council to Proclaim May 8, 2024 as California Day of the Teacher.
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IV.
City Council to Proclaim May 19 – May 25, 2024 as Classified School Employee Week in the City of Norwalk.
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V.
City Council to Recognize the Home & Business Beautification contest winners.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Quarterly Update.
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2. Holifield & Bob White Park Ribbon Cutting Video.
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3. Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Video.
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4. Arbor Day Video.
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5. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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City Clerk’s 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 April 16, 2024. 825-04
CC 04-16-24
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 31, 2024 – APRIL 13, 2024 AND APRIL14, 2024 – APRIL 27, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve:
gross payroll in the amount of $1,204,506.42; the payroll check numbers 38079 – 38084 and the voucher numbers 330735 – 331223 in the total net amount of $905,929.62 for the pay period March 31, 2024 – April 13, 2024; and gross payroll in the amount of $1,200,494.34; the payroll check numbers 38085 – 38086 and the voucher numbers 331224 – 331713 in the total net amount of $891,310.59 for the pay period April 14, 2024 – April 27, 2024.
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period April 9, 2024 – April 29, 2024, in the total amount of $4,954,234.60.
640
Warrant Register 04-29-24_
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4. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CALSENSE SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS AND IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PARKS Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of the Calsense Irrigation controllers and equipment to complete the irrigation upgrades at Gerdes Park, Zimmerman Park and the Foster Road Greenbelt at a cost of $105,489.93; and authorize the City Manager to proceed with the purchase.
Staff Report Background Doc
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR MODERNIZATION OF ELEVATORS AT THE NORWALK/SANTA FE SPRINGS METROLINK STATION Staff recommends City Council accept the work of Schindler Elevator Corporation in the amount of $197,833.22 for modernizing the two elevators at the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station.
Staff Report Background Doc
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6. AMENDMENT NO. 1 – PURCHASE OF ONE PARATRANSIT DIAL-A-RIDE VAN Staff recommends City Council approve Contract Amendment No. 1 with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. to acquire one Starcraft Allstar Class C paratransit van in the amount of $139,834.06; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Contract Amendment No 1
Attachment No. 2 - Levine Act Statement
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7. PROJECT NO. 7936 - ACCEPT WORK FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS – ENGINEERS REPORT 24-01 Staff recommends City Council accept the work of Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $576,185 for Project No. 7936, the Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Replacements Staff Report Background Doc
Project Location Map
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8. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. dated January 25, 2021, to provide California Environmental Quality Act Compliance Services for the California Youth Authority property, City Project No. 7859, in an amount not to exceed $384,755 through November 30, 2024 and on-call professional Community Development Consultant and Additional Services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually through November 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 and any additional 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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9. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT nO. 7 - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR Capital improvement project NO. 7929 - LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONE 19 PHASE 2 AND PROJECT NO. 7927 LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONE 3 PHASE 2
Staff recommends City Council authorize Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with Onward Engineering in the amount of $32,280 to provide design services for Project No. 7929, Local Streets Rehabilitation Program - Zone 19 Phase 2 and Streets; Project No. 7927, Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Zone 3 Phase 2 Streets; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No 1
Attachment No 2
Attachment No. 3 - Onward Engineering Amendment No (1)
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10. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE RENOVATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING Staff recommends City Council approve agreements with:
Sierra School Equipment Company, using the OMNIA Partners co-operative agreement, in an amount up to $87,000 for office cubicles and cabinets; Bob Mardigian Floor Covering in an amount up to $43,000 for installation of new flooring; Quad County Painting, Inc. in an amount up to $60,000 to paint the interior and exterior building; and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget on behalf of the City and they are within the City Manager’s signing authority, all in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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11. 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.
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Attachment - Term Listing 05-07-2024
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REPORTS
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12. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT APPROVAL - AQUATICS PAVILION MOSAIC MURAL Staff recommends City Council
approve the proposed mosaic mural as designed by Lindsay Parks for installation at the Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 2
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13. RESTORATION OF NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE Staff recommends City Council approve the proposed restoration of NTS fixed-route service for Route Nos. 4 and 7; effective Sunday, June 23, 2024 and Route No. 1 at mid-year.
Staff Report Background Doc
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14. Consideration of New names for THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING IN HONOR OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Staff recommends City Council choose a new name for the Social Services building.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - JML Family & Resource Center
Attachment No. 2 - JML Social Services Resource Center
Attachment No. 3 - JML Community Resource Center
Attachment No. 4 - JML Resource Center
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15. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PROJECT NO. 7196 Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 24-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE M AND MEASURE R FUNDS TO PROJECT NO. 7196 – FIRESTONE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, in the amounts $4,590,000 and $13,752,677, respectively; and award a contract to Reyes Construction in the amount of $13,669,231 with up to a 10% contingency for construction of Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Improvements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendments within 10% contingency if necessary, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and award a contract to T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $1,954,547 with up to a 10% contingency for Construction Management and Inspection services for Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Improvements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendments within 10% contingency, if necessary, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 24-20
Attachment No. 2 - Prj 7196 Project Map
Attachment No. 3 Levine Act Statement
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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 May 3, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk