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NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 28, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
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 and Valencia, and Mayor Rios. Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call; Councilmember Ramirez was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Gloria V. Ramirez, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by April Reutter, Pray Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Sergeant Estrada, LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Teen Alliance Program (TAP) awards ceremony, the Padres Unidos gathering, the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) conference, congratulated Councilmember Perez on being elected President of the CCCA, thanked Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services and staff for their outstanding work at the CCCA conference, reported that City Manager Jesus Gomez will be leading the CCCA City Managers, commended Recreation and Park Services staff for their T een Alliance Program p resentation at the CCCA conference; attended the Leadership and Advocacy for the Direction of Young Women (L.A.D.Y.) program event, the Norwalk Memorial Day event at City Hall, and wished all the fathers a happy Father’s Day. Councilmember Perez commented on Memorial Day, reported on her installation as the new CCCA President, thanked staff for their work planning and working the CCCA conference, shared an update on S enate Bill 1383 and reminded everyone that as of January 1, 2024, fines have been going into effect as per the provisions outlined in the bill, a presentation by TAP which highlighted its overwhelming success; reported on a commitment from former Norwalk Councilmember Marcel Rodarte for an annual scholarship for TAP and a donation from Los Angeles County S upervisor Janice Hahn; she attended the International Council of Shopping C enters (ICSC) conference where she met with business owners and shared insight and goals for Norwalk. Vice Mayor Ayala reported on his attendance at Santa Fe High S chool band concert, mentioning the joint performance by the California, Whittier, and Santa Fe High School bands; congratulated scholarship recipients from Soroptimist International, and thanked everyone that attended the Little Lake City Educational Foundation Golf Tournament. Mayor Rios welcomed everyone in attendance, reminded everyone of the Norwalk 5K Run/Walk on June 2 and the Pray Norwalk event at the Double Tree Hotel on June 1; reported that she was invited to be a keynote speaker at the California State University Long Beach “Gear Up” program event, attended the Mujeres Extraodinarias Foundation “Mente Sana, Vida Plena” event at Cerritos College, the Norwalk Memorial Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting
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2 Day event, and thanked staff for successful planning and execution; reported that she will be hosting a City Hall tour for elementary students on June 3, and invited other educators who are interested in a City Hall tour to contact the City, reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their International Fair on Front Street on June 1, and that she met with developers, brokers and potential Norwalk tenants.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized Norwalk High School Student Artists for designing and painting two utility boxes in the City.
City Council presented a proclamation declaring May 19 – May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Videos were shared highlighting the Pelota De Trapo event and the “Bi-Weekly Review.”
DIRECTORS REPORT
Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer provided a department overview.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Vice Mayor Ayala requested Item No. 4 be pulled for a separate report. Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of the meeting of May 7, 2024. 825-04
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period April 30, 2024 – May 20, 2024, in the total amount of $9,158,175.66. 640
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3 SOFTWARE AGREEMENT FOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD COMPLIANCE
City Council approved a software agreement with DebtBook to provide GASB compliance and monitoring for a term of three years in the amount of $66,300; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments thereof, 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. 634-04
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO 2 - ADVANCED RESERVATION DIAL -A-RIDE /
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
Following a brief report from Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation, City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with Transdev, Inc. increasing the amount of compensation from $779,068 to $1,139,068 for FY 2023/24; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-07
ACCEPT WORK FOR RE-ROOF PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 7863, SPROUL MUSEUM AND PROJECT NO. 7377, HOLIFIELD PARK MAIN SNACK BAR
City Council accepted the work of Associated Construction Services Group in the amount of $133,475 for Project No. 7863, Sproul Museum and Project No. 7377, Holifield Park Main Snack Bar roof replacements. 1005-04-7377/1005-04-7863
CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT NORWALK AQUATICS PAVILION – WATERLINE
TECHNOLOGIES, INC
City Council confirmed the emergency service repair work at the Norwalk Aquatics Pavilion completed by Waterline Technologies Inc., in the amount of $14,176.72. 955
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4 CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASE OF CHAIRS AND TABLES FOR SENIOR CENTER
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
City Council approved an agreement with MityLite to provide chairs and tables in the amount of $52,000 from May 28, 2024 to June 30, 2024; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any 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. 920-06-02
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION - RESOLUTION NO. 24-23 – PROJECT NO. 7607 - STORMWATER CAPTURE AND INFILTRATION PROJECT - City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24- 23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT NO. 7607; and
b. authorized the City Manager or his designee to file the Notice of Determination. 1005-04-7607
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
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REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PROPOSED BUDGET
Following a presentation by Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, City Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Perez directed staff to be conservative and proactive regarding contract expiration dates and to be proactive in renewing them, to obligate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by December 2024, to review Transit Occupancy Taxes in Norwalk and compare it to other cities to see if it is possible to increase it, to review carryover funds for Capital Improvement Projects for Street Improvements, and requested a timeline of when projects are allocated, started and completed; requested that staff look into the possibility of increasing the contract amount for a Traffic Engineer or explore other options for that position, inquired about the increase in Adult Sports programing funds; and requested staff to continue to keep up with technological improvement investments. Vice Mayor Ayala requested that the International Friendship Commission be reinstated. Mayor Rios requested staff to look in Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting
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5 to pet services and/or programs that can be offered to the community and suggested staff seek partnerships with organizations to offset certain items . City Council directed staff to proceed with the proposed budget public hearing on June 4, including the requested changes discussed at this meeting.
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SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT LEASE FINANCING – RESOLUTION NO. 24 -21 -
APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, A
PURCHASER LETTER, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A LEASE PLACEMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 - BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECORD
FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
Mrs. Stuard presented a report. City Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24- 21, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, A PURCHASER LETTER, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A LEASE PLACEMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING BUDGET TO RECORD FINANCING
TRANSACTIONS. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR