SYNOPSIS
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 4, 2024
STUDY SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Perez and Ramirez, and Mayor Rios were present. Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll.
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1), City of Norwalk vs. City of Cerritos, Case No. 22STCV33737.
RECESS 5:45 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios were present.
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. APPROVED by a 5-0 vote.
1. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS - City Council approved the warrant register period May 21, 2024 – May 28, 2024, in the total amount of $1,124,297.64. 640 City Council, June 4, 2024 Page 2 of 4
2. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - RESOLUTION NOS. 24 -30 - CALLING ELECTION AND 24 -31 - CONSOLIDATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER - City Council adopted:
a. Resolution No. 24 -30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; and
b. Resolution No. 24 -31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF NORWALK’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. 845-03
3. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -26 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 - City Council adopted Resolution 24 -26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25. 604
4. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -27 - STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, ADOPTING THE 2024/25 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO
INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2024/25 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. 624
5. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ON -CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES - City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with The Code Group, Inc. for on -call professional Community Development Consultant and Additional Services, in an amount not to exceed $375,000 through October 25, 2024; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 320
6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – LOW INCOME FARE IS EASY (LIFE) PROGRAM - City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for continued participation in the Low Income Fare is Easy Program and reimbursement for program ridership effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-04
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - CITYWIDE INSPECTION SERVICES AND RESOLUTION NO. 24 -34, BUDGET AMENDMENT – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 24-04 - City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24 -34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUNDS FOR CITYWIDE INSPECTION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24, in the amount of $45,000; and
b. approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Onward Engineering, in the amount of $45,000 for citywide inspection services; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 310-02/610
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8. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – CITYWIDE INSPECTION SERVICES – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 24-05 - City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Onward Engineering in the amount of $170,000 for citywide inspection services; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 310-02
9. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - MS4 PERMIT COMPLIANCE SERVICES – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 24-06 - City Council awarded a contract to John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $90,000 annually for three years, with two optional one-year extensions beginning July 1, 2024; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendment if it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1040-04
10. PROJECT NO. 7935 - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR DESIGN SERVICES –– RESOLUTION NO. 24-32, BUDGET AMENDMENT - ZONE 21 AND 26 ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 24-07 - City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24 -32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION FUNDS TO PROJECT NO. 7935 FOR DESIGN WORK FOR ZONES 21 AND 26 – ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,296; and
b. approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Kimley -Horn, in the amount of $96,400 for additional professional design services for Alleyway Improvements in Zones 21 and 26; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 610/1005-04-7935
11. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES AND AMENDMENT FOR PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT - PROJECT NO. 7607 - STORMWATER CAPTURE AND INFILTRATION PROJECT AND PROJECT NO. 7359 - HERMOSILLO PARK REHABILITATION – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 24-08 - City Council:
a. awarded a contract to Transtech Engineers in the amount of $1,669,352 for a term of three years and optional two one -year extensions; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendment if it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Rincon Consultants in the amount of $14,705 for Environmental Site Assessment services; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7359/1005-04-7359
12. ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM AGREEMENT NO. 242507 - City Council approve d Agreement No. 242507 with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to fund the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $1,078,300 from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendment, provided funds are available 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. 425-02-03
13. AMENDMENT NO. 2 - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 - City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to fund the Supportive Service Program in the amount of $70,260 from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 425-05-05
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14. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - City Council award ed a contract to Willdan in the amount of $130,000 annually for up to three years and two optional one -year extensions; and authorize d the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendment, if it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 310-02
APPOINTMENTS
15. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS - None. 200
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Ramirez left the meeting before Public Hearings.
16. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 24-24 - ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; AND RESOLUTION NO. 24 -25 - AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES - City Council adopted:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25; and
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID - MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. APPROVED by a 4-0 vote. 135-03/610
17. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION NO. 24 -29 – APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24 -29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND TRANSMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and
b. authorized the City Manager to execute agreements and any amendments, in forms approved by the City Attorney, with social service agencies for the provision of services funded under the Annual Action Plan; and
c. authorized the Director of Community Development to execute Memorandums of Understanding with City Departments and homeless referral organizations for the provision of services funded under the Annual Action Plan. APPROVED by a 4-0 vote. 315
ADJOURNMENT 7:48 p.m.