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NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 7, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order 6:09 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 Soomin Kim, Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Rosalie Ramirez, New Harvest Christian School.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. Councilmember Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed and encouraged all to participate in the various activities and events; reported on her attendance at Scholas United States of America Foundation event; and encouraged students to finish the school year strong.
Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the City of Bell’s Swearing in Ceremony, Thinkers 4 Autism 6 th Annual Autism Awareness Fair, Robert “Bob” White Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, funeral services for former Commissioner Martin Greenidge, and Sunday brunch at El Baja Bar and Grill; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Martin Greenidge. Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Pelota De Trapo event, the Cerritos Military Ball, Robert “Bob” White Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and the Meet the Mayor event; reminded residents to be responsible pet owners; and shared that El Baja Bar and Grill was featured in the local news.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented a proclamation declaring May 5 - May 11, 2024 as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Norwalk.
City Council presented a proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council presented a proclamation declaring May 8, 2024, as California Day of the Teacher.
City Council presented a proclamation declaring May 19 – May 25, 2024 as Classified School Employee Week in the City of Norwalk.
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City Council recognized the Home & Business Beautification contest winners.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Sheriff’s Quarterly Report was presented by Captain Conti.
Videos were shared highlighting the Holifield and Robert “Bob” White Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Arbor Day, and the “Bi-Weekly Review.” DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Theresa Devoy, City Clerk, provided a report and shared a video highlighting the City Clerk’s Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Valencia moved and Mayor Rios 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 April 16, 2024. 825-04 PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 31, 2024 – APRIL 13, 2024 AND APRIL 14, 2024 – APRIL 27, 2024
City Council approved: gross payroll in the amount of $1,241,655.55; 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. 630
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COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period April 9, 2024 – April 29, 2024, in the total amount of $4,954,234.60. 640
APPROVE PURCHASE OF CALSENSE SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS AND
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PARKS
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to proceed with the purchase. 634-10
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR MODERNIZATION OF ELEVATORS AT THE
NORWALK/SANTA FE SPRINGS METROLINK STATION
Addressing City Council was Brian Tindall. City Council accepted 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. 920-10 AMENDMENT NO. 1 – PURCHASE OF ONE PARATRANSIT DIAL-A-RIDE VAN City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-07 PROJECT NO. 7936 - ACCEPT WORK FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED CURB RAMP REPLACEMENTS – ENGINEERS REPORT 24-01 City Council accepted the work of Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $576,185 for Project No. 7936, the Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Replacements. 1005-04-7936 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approved 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, Project No. 7859, in an amount not to exceed $384,755 through November 30, 2024 and on-call Community Development consultant and additional services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually through November 30, 2026; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 and any additional amendments provided there Minutes of the Regular Meeting
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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. 1405-02/1005-04-7859 *Councilmember Perez did not participate in the following item due to a potential conflict of interest of property ownership within 500’.
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
City Council authorized 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7927/7929
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR RENOVATION OF SOCIAL
SERVICES BUILDING
City Council approved agreements with:
a. Sierra School Equipment Company, using the OMNIA Partners co-operative agreement, in an amount up to $87,000 for office cubicles and cabinets; b. Bob Mardigian Floor Covering in an amount up to $43,000 for installation of new flooring;
c. Quad County Painting, Inc. in an amount up to $60,000 to paint the interior and exterior building; and
d. authorized 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. 920-07
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None. 200
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REPORTS
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT APPROVAL - AQUATICS PAVILION MOSAIC MURAL
Theresa Devoy, City Clerk, provided a report. Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve the proposed mosaic mural as designed by Lindsay Parks for installation at the Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 405-01
Councilmember Ramirez left the meeting before the following item.
RESTORATION OF NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE Derek Donnell, Manager of Transit Operations, provided a report. Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve the proposed restoration of the Norwalk Transit System fixed-route service for Route Nos. 4 and 7; effective Sunday, June 23, 2024 and Route No. 1 at mid-year. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez1120-05
CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF NEW NAMES FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING IN HONOR OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Following a report by Mr. Gomez, City Council discussion, and speaker Miguel Lopez, Mayor Rios moved and Vice Mayor Ayala seconded to change the name to: “Jesse M.
Luera Social Services Center” as the new name for the Social Services building and directed staff to bring back design renditions for consideration. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez 920-07
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN
STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PROJECT NO. 7196
Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, provided a report. Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to:
a. 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
b. 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 authorized 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
c. 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 authorized 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez 610/1005-04-7196
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council April Reutter, Lorena Velasco, Tony Rivera, Andrew Anguiano, Ana Llerenas, Miguel Lopez, Brian Tindall, and Josh Leon.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 28, 2024, in memory of former Commissioner Martin Greenidge and former employee Ruben Cueto. ____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR