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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 18, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Vice Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Vice Mayor Ayala. Councilmember Valencia arrived after roll call and Mayor Rios was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Gloria V. Ramirez, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons 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 matters:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Front Street properties, Assessor Property Numbers 8056-015-014 and 8056- 025-020; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:32 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Vice Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Ayala. Mayor Rios 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 Myrna Brito, Spirit Life Community Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Hailee Garcia, Hutchinson Middle School.
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2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matter discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Perez congratulated former Mayor Mike Mendez on his two children’s Broadway show performance at the Tony Awards and their continued success while representing Norwalk; encouraged all to attend the Independence Day Celebration on July 2 on the City Hall lawn; and shared that the City Council meeting of July 2 would be cancelled as a result of the event.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized Mr. William Rivera for his First Aid Assistance to Senior Citizen.
City Council recognized Deputy Kelley for his Outstanding Service to Norwalk as Motor Deputy.
City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council presented the Emergency Operations Division of Public Safety with a California Emergency Services Association Silver Award.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez congratulated John Ramirez, Director of Community Development , on his retirement and thanked him for his outstanding service to the City. Mr. Gomez announced that although the Social Services facility will be closed for renovations during the month of July, services will continue and staff will temporarily be relocated to City Hall and the Senior Center. Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services , provided an update on the Hermosillo Park renovation project. V ideos highlighting the Norwalk 5K Run and “Bi-Weekly Review” were shown. A ddressing City Council was Jack Cornejo , who spoke in support of the 5K Run.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development, provided a report and shared a video highlighting the Community Development department.
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3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Ayala NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Rios
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meetings of May 28, 2024 and June 4, 2024.
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PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS APRIL 28, 2024 – MAY 11, 2024, MAY 12, 2024 – MAY 25, 2024 AND MAY 26, 2024 – JUNE 8, 2024
City Council approved:
a. gross payroll in the amount of $1,182,351.98; the payroll check numbers 38087 – 38094 and the voucher numbers 331714 – 332226 in the total net amount of $878,989.63 for the pay period April 28, 2024 – May 11, 2024; and b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,153,121.78; the payroll check numbers 38095 – 38102 and the voucher numbers 332227 – 332734 in the total net amount of $915,141.19 for the pay period May 12, 2024 – May 25, 2024; and c. gross payroll in the amount of $1,548,379.63; the payroll check numbers 38103 – 38111 and the voucher numbers 332735 – 333260 in the total net amount of $1,156,918.18 for the pay period May 26, 2024 – June 8, 2024. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period May 29, through June 10, 2024 in the total amount of $2,649,760.91.
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2024 APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS
City Council approved the organizations eligible to obtain retail firework permits and authorized issuance of permits.
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4 PROJECT NO. 7927.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR - LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 3 - ENGINEERS REPORT 24-09
City Council accepted the work of R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $5,398,018 for Project No. 7927.2 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 3. 1005-04-7927
AGREEMENT – CAPITAL BUS TIRE LEASING SERVICES FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved a lease agreement with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for bus tire leasing for a three year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for two one- year periods for a total contract value of $476,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and they are within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AGREEMENT – SUPPLY OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES
City Council approved a three-year agreement from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 with H&H Auto Parts Wholesale for Automotive Parts and Supplies , with an option to extend the agreement for two one-year periods for a total contract value of $175,000; 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. 634-05
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 - TEMPORARY SERVICES TO ASSIST THE
CHILD CARE DIVISION
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $77,000 to the Robert Half Customer Agreement through November 1, 2024; 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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RESOLUTION NO. 24 -28 - ADOPTING PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
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5 AGREEMENT – CUMMINS PARTS AND MINOR REPAIR SERVICES FOR NORWALK
TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved a three year agreement, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 with Cummins, Inc. for Cummins OEM Parts and Minor Repair Services with an option to extend the agreement for two one-year periods for a total contract value of $350,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements, 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. 634-03
PROJECT NO. 7872 - RESOLUTION NO. 24 -33 - BUDGET AMENDMENT - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR – TRANSPORATATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES
PARKING LOT RESURFACING
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24- 33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PROPOSED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE GAS TAX FUNDING TO PROJECT NO. 7872 – TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING, in the amount of $452,000; and b. awarded a construction contract to All American Asphalt for Project No. 7872, Transportation Center and Social Services Parking lot resurfacing, in the amount of $395,021; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, and amendments if it is wit hin the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AGREEMENT – BUS EXTERIOR ADVERTISING PROGRAM FOR NORWALK
TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council approved an agreement with Outfront Media Group, LLC for Advertising Program Services for a three year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for two one- year periods; 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-36 – ADOPTION OF LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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6 2024/25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017. 1005-06
PROJECT NOS. 7869 AND 7870 - PHASE I ENERGY PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 24-37 – BUDGET AMENDMENT
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24 -37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET TO THE
SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO . 7869 AND PROJECT NO . 7870 – PHASE I, in the amount of $2,750,315; and
b. authorized the City Manager to execute the Change Order Requests (Sports Lighting at Gerdes and Zimmerman parks, Lighting, Solar, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control units at Social Services and Sports Center facilities), and future Change Order Requests if they are within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 610/1005-04-7869 & 7870
RESOLUTION NO. 24-38 - BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT NO. 7871 - NON-LOW INCOME COMMUNITY FACILITIES SOLAR PANELS AND PROJECT NO. 7874 - LOW INCOME COMMUNITY FACILITIES SOLAR PANELS – PHASE II
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TO ESTABLISH FUNDING FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT NO. 7871 - NON-LOW INCOME COMMUNITY FACILITIES SOLAR PANELS AND PROJECT NO. 7874 - LOW INCOME COMMUNITY FACILITIES SOLAR PANELS – PHASE II.
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PROJECT NO. 7442 - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON PIONEER BOULEVARD FROM 160TH TO 166TH STREET
City Council:
a. approved Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $47,086 for a total amount not-to-exceed $334,370 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services for Project No. 7442, Water Main Replace ment on Pioneer Boulevard from 160th to 166th Street; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
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7 b. accepted the work for Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the amount of $3,160,616.33, and Z&K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $334,370.00, for Project No. 7442, Water Main Replacement on Pioneer Boulevard from 160th to 166th Street.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR ON- CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with The Code Group, Inc. through October 25, 2024 design services, in an amount not to exceed $170,000, in addition to the $375,000 approved for on-call services; and authorized the City Manager to ex ecute the amendment and amendments for design services within the 10% contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
INCREASING FUNDS FOR THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
City Council authorized the City Manager to increase the funding for Trio Community Meals, LLC, Catering Services in the amount of $105,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/24.
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AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
City Council approved an agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, in the amount of $630,000 from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; 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.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - EMERGENCY STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENTS
City Council approved Amendment No. 2 for emergency street light maintenance and pole replacement services with:
a. Yunex LLC extending the agreement through June 30, 2025; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. extending the agreement through June 30, 2025; and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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8 ADOPTION OF JOINT TAX TRANSFER RESOLUTION FOR ARTESIA CEMETERY
DISTRICT, DOWNEY CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT REORGANIZATION NO. 2021-03
City Council adopted the JOINT TAX TRANSFER RESOLUTION FOR ARTESIA
CEMETERY DISTRICT, DOWNEY CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT REORGANIZATION NO. 2021-03.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
City Council approved Amendment No. 1, providing for a month-to-month extension with Knight Communications, Inc. for Management Information Systems services up to six months no later than December 31, 2024 and not to exceed a total of $143,100. 634-04
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE OF ENGINEERING DIVISION – AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 4
City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Mario Mera Consulting, to continue providing management assistance of the Engineering Division, in a total contract amount not to exceed $297,600, annually for up to three years, including an annual cost of living rate increase, 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.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to confirm Councilmember Ramirez’ appointment of Elmer Brizuela to the Public Safety Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Ayala NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Rios
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9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 24-35 - SETTING SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE
COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL
Vice Mayor Ayala opened the public hearing to consider approving the Annual Sewer Report and levying an a nnual sewer service charge for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. A report was presented by Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer. As there were no speakers, Vice Mayor Ayala closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24- 35, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER
REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ORDERING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Ayala NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Rios
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REPORTS
ONE-WAYS NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION PROGRAM SUMMARY
Following a report provided by John P. Ramirez, Director of Community Development, Councilmember Ramirez inquired about whether the remaining money could be used in a drawing type process . Mr. Gomez advised he would report back with information .
RECEIVED AND FILED.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Brian Tindall and Yvonne Eisner.
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10 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
VICE MAYOR