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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 4, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 5:03 p .m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Mayor Rios . Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no individuals wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matter:
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
City Council recessed at 5:45 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala ,and Mayor Rios responding to roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Arthur McKibben, La Mirada Church of Nazarene ; followed by the flag salute, led by Ricky Ramirez, New Harvest Christian School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
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2 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council congratulated Recreation and Park Services for a successful 5K event and thanked all departments, volunteers, and participants for contributing to that success.
Vice Mayor Ayala congratulated Councilmember Perez on being elected President of the California Contract Cities Association; shared that the City will be hosting numerous summer activities and events; and wished all fathers a happy Father’s Day.
Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Los Angeles County (LACO) Sheriff Department’s City Council Academy and announced LACO is currently recruiting; and congratulated all students who are graduating this year. Councilmember Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed; highlighted that this year’s Independence Day event will be taking place on July 2; and requested that Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager, provide a report regarding a power outage that occurred.
Mr. Ramos shared that the location of the outage was on Foster Road and Bloomfield Avenue which was due to mylar balloons; thanked Public Safety, LACO Sheriffs, and the LACO Fire department for their collaboration in safely securing the area and reported Southern California Edison is currently working to resolve the outage. In response, Councilmember Perez encouraged residents to refrain from releasing mylar balloons into the air. Mayor Rios welcomed all in attendance; congratulated the graduates of 2024; reported on her attendance at the Community Promotion Commission’s Meet and Greet Dinner and shared that Community Development, Public Safety, and Public Services departments presented on current projects in progress ; reported on her attendance at the Long Beach Gear Up Future Fair, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Festival; and highlighted the Public Services department’s dedication to keeping the City clean and safe; encouraged residents to participate at the upcoming Front Street Friday Night events ; July 19 with band Dance Dance Evolution, August 16 with Soto Band, and September 20 with Latina Divas Show.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council recognized John Glenn High School Employee for 35 years of Service.
II. City Council to recognize Mr. William Rivera was continued to the next Council Meeting.
III. City Council recognized the 2024 Athens Disposal Scholarship Winners.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez announced that the Social Services Center will be closed for the month of July for renovations in anticipation for the celebration of its 50 th Anniversary and shared
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3 Complex, and the Senior Center . Videos were shared highlighting the California Contract Cities Association Conference, Memorial Day event, and “Bi-Weekly Review.”
DIRECTORS REPORT
Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources , provided a report and shared a video highlighting the Human Resources 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 Valencia seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Perez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMERCIAL DEMAND
City Council approved the warrant register period M AY 21, 2024 – M AY 28, 2024, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,124,297.64. 640.
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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.
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4 RESOLUTION NO. 24 -26 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
City Council adopt ed 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-27 - STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
City Council adopt ed 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.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ON- CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approve d 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.
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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 the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-04
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 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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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.
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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.
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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
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6 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 authorized 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. 1005-04-7359/1005-04-7607
ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM AGREEMENT NO. 242507
City Council approved 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 authorized 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 C ity, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
City Council approve d 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.
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
City Council awarded a contract to Willdan in the amount of $130,000 annually for up to three years and two optional one- year extensions; and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendment, if within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 310-02
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7 APPOINTMENTS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Ramirez left the meeting prior to the following item.
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
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing to consider establishing and adopting the City’s Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 and amending and adopting the FY 2024/25 Salary Schedule for General and Hourly unit employees and Executive Management and Mid- Management employees. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer , provided a report. As there were no speakers, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Ayala moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to adopt:
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.
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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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
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8 Mayor Rios opened the public hearing to consider approving the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program for F iscal Year 2024/25. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing.
John Ramirez, Director of Community Development provided a report . Since there were no persons wishing to testify in this matter , Mayor Rios closed the public hearing.
Following a request from Vice Mayor Ayala to review the funding at mid- year, Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to:
a. a dopt 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. authorize 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. authorize 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.
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
There were no persons wishing to address City Council.
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9 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR