AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 6, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Margarita L. Rios, Mayor
Tony Ayala, Vice Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
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Gov. Code § 84308: Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rios
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: BKK Class I Landfill Cost Recovery Efforts in one matter.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT T– ANTICIPATED LITIGATION O GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 (d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.
III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8 – Property: parking lot located at 12710 Norwalk Boulevard. Agency negotiator: Jesus M.
Gomez, Negotiating parties: Los Angeles County. Under negotiation: Transfer of Property.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008-902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rios
INVOCATION
Danny Casas
Remnant Church
FLAG SALUTE
Young Marine Sergeant Melanie Alvarez
LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Recognize Norwalk High School Student Athlete Mirei Sanchez for competing in the 2024 USA Volleyball National Tournament.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. 4th of July Enforcement Update.
2. Norwalk Transit’s 50th Anniversary Video
3. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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.
1. MEETING MINUTES
STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF JULY 16, 2024 AND JULY 30, 2024. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 7, 2024 - JULY 20, 2024
Staff recommends City Council to approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,339,080.90; the payroll check numbers 38133 – 38141 and the voucher numbers 334417 – 334998 in the total net amount of $1,001,788.68 for the pay period July 7, 2024 – July 22, 2024.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT REGISTER PERIOD JULY 9, 2024 – JULY 29, 2024, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,659,277.44. 640
4. PROJECT NO. 3302-2324 - ACCEPT WORK FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT – ENGINEER’S REPORT 24-10
Staff recommends City Council accept the work completed by Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $665,778 for Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement and curb ramp installations to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
5. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CONSOLES
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with Evans Consoles, Inc. to provide a Public Safety Dispatch Console in the amount of $81,129.37; and authorize 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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6. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 11 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025 AND AMENDING LANGUAGE
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 11, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one-year term expiring on June 30, 2025 as well as updating the payment terms; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 24-41 - FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
8. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 6 - DESIGN FOR LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION - ZONE 8 - ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 24-11
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 6 for Project No. 7928 with Willdan to add design support services for Project No. 7928.2 in the amount of $14,300; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
9. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PROJECT NO. 7196, FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN
STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $198,677 for Design Support Services during construction for Project No. 7196; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
10. AMENDMENT TO NORWALK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL
PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Norwalk Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations, as amended August 6, 2024.
11. 2028 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPIC GAMES – HIGH VALUE CORRIDOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Proposed High Value Corridor Improvements for the City of Norwalk.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 24-43 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 APPROVED
BUDGET FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C FUNDING FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE, in the amount of $59,840.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 24-42 - ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF PARCEL FROM SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
CITY FOR FUTURE COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT EXCHANGE WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES
Staff recommends City Council, on behalf of the City and as the governing body of the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ACCEPTING TITLE TO THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12710
NORWALK BOULEVARD FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE NORWALK
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES
b. find that the Property will be used for a governmental purpose as a parking lot for judges’ from the adjacent County courthouse pursuant to the Long Range Property Management Plan, c. approve the transfer of the Property to the City to effectuate the future exchange of parking lots
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pursuant to the option agreement with the County of Los Angeles; and d. find that the Property is exempt surplus land pursuant to the exemptions under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(C) and §54221(f)(1)(D); and that the transfer is not a “project” under CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5).
14. AGREEMENT – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital for three years from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, with the option of two additional 12-month terms, in the amount of up to $616,258 for the first year, with an annual rate increase up to 4% in subsequent years; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS
15. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council appoint Luis Vega to serve as the Outside Authority with Expertise in Art to the Art in Public Places Committee and make appointments to other Advisory Bodies to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
REPORTS
16. FUNDING REQUEST FROM BUSINESS OWNER TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING AN ART PROJECT Staff seeks City Council’s determination on the funding request from Mr. Esparza in the amount of $50,000 and the artwork for the Milagro Cinemas as shown in the proposal.
17. CECILIA STREET BETWEEN ORR AND DAY ROAD AND FAIRFORD AVENUE - SPEED HUMP
REQUEST
Staff recommends that City Council approve the installation of speed humps on Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated August 1, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JULY 16, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rios 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 Valencia, and Mayor Rios. Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call. 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:
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045- 008- 902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8: Property: 11642 Firestone Boulevard; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Andrew Miliotis: Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6: Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:59 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:14 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 ; Gloria V. Ramirez, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Randy Bradley , Apostolic Lighthouse; followed by the flag salute, led by Marissa Sanchez, St. John of God School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Deputy City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed and highlighted the Norwalk’s Future Newsletter regarding economic development within the City, and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming events. Councilmember Ramirez recognized dignitaries in attendance, and requested staff provide an action plan regarding improvements for the intersection of the Interstate105/Studebaker. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs 22 nd Awards Banquet, C ouncil of Governments Board of Directors M eeting, Norwalk Chamber of C ommerce Installation Gala, Norwalk Little League’s Fundraiser trip to the Angels Game, the Access to Technology event, the Senior Center “Get up and Move” exercise, the Independence Day Festival, the Water Replenishment District’s Groundwater Academy Session M aximizing Water Resources, and shared that the City Manager received a Groundwater Academy Certificate of Completion. Vice Mayor Ayala recognized Helen Diosdado for her service as a City commissioner; thanked all City staff for hosting successful and highly attended events such as Councilmember Perez ’ California Contract Cities Association Inauguration , the Norwalk 5 K, and the Independence Day Festival. Mayor Rios welcomed all i n attendance; reported on her attendance at Raising Cane’s “Rasing the Roof” Ceremony, the Soroptimist International of Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs Installation Ceremony, Norwalk Soft Ball Fast Pitch Pizza Party, and Movie Night at Holifield Park; announced upcoming events: Meet the Mayor “Park Bench Chat” at Hermosillo Park July 25, California Transportation R oundtable July 26, and a partnership with Los Angeles County for a Health Fair in September; shared that Troy and Bob’s Auto Works contributed 80 years of service in the C ity; and announced the City was on the Channel 7 News in their Community Highlights segment showcasing Vista Verde Park.
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3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed Plastic Free July in Norwalk.
City Council recognized students from the Norwalk District Migrant Education Program.
City Council commended Helen Diosdado for serving on the Senior Services Commission.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager introduced Ken Hira, President of Kosmont , who provided an update on the International Council of Shopping Centers conference.
Caren Spilsbury, Executive Director of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, provided a Quarterly Report. Councilmember Ramirez suggested they consider partnering with Public Safety and businesses to discuss the Business Watch Program.
Edward Jackson, President of Liberty Utilities , provided a Liberty Utilities report .
Councilmembers expressed concern with the rates, and requested the company provide information to the residents in order for them to prepare for the upcoming increases.
Omar Hernandez, President and Chief Exec utive Officer Global of Urban Strategies , provided a report on the CalHome Program.
Videos were shared highlighting the Independence Day Festival 2024 and the “Bi - Weekly” Review.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, provided a report and shared a video highlighting the Administration department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Perez moved and Vice Mayor Ayala seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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4 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 June 18, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS JUNE 9, 2024 - JUNE 22, 2024 AND JUNE 23, 2024 - JULY 6, 2024
City Council approved:
a. gross payroll in the amounts of $1,239,394.89; the payroll check numbers 38112 - 38121 and the voucher numbers 333261 - 333837 in the total net amount of $932,921.97 for the pay period June 9, 2024 - June 22, 2024; and b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,316,277.82; the payroll check numbers 38122 - 38132 and the voucher numbers 333838 - 334416 in the total net amount of $974,149.94 for the pay period June 23, 2024 - July 6, 2024. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register for the period of June 11, 2024 through July 8, 2024, in the amount of $8,228,926.61. 640
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 10, 2024
No action was taken. 320
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -39 - APPROVAL OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THREE YEAR GOAL FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2027
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THREE- YEAR GOAL FOR ALL FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDED PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2027. 112
AGREEMENT – REAL-TIME DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM’S BUS STOPS
City Council approved participation in a Cooperative Agreement with Tolar Manufacturing, Inc. to acquire 27 Waysine Real-Time Digital Signage in the amount of $249,110.98; and Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 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. 1120-06
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 – DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. to provide development and construction services for digital billboards for a two- year term in the amount of $50,000 per year beginning July 1, 2024; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment not-to-exceed $100,000 provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 925-13
DELINQUENT EMERGENCY BOARD-UP COLLECTION FEES
City Council:
a. confirmed the attached report of the Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board is adjusted to reflect the current outstanding balance; and
b. authorized the Finance Director to file a copy of this report with the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2024. 955
DELINQUENT REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
City Council approved the lien list for the delinquent accounts that are not paid by July 31, 2024 and authorized staff to forward a final list to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor. 626-02
AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLANS CONTINUED HOUSING
ASSISTANCE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 2025/30 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FIRST
YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, UPDATED ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR
HOUSING CHOICE AND A HOUSING SUMMIT
City Council approved an agreement with MNS Engineers to continue services for the development of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the draft Fiscal Year 2025/30 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program, Norwalk Housing Authority administrative plan and Project Based Voucher contracts in an amount not to exceed $98,500; and authorized the City Man ager to execute the agreement and any additional 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. 315
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6 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Valen cia moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to confirm Councilmember Vale ncia’s appointment of Evelyn Nu ño to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 200
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Deputy City Attorney indicated that the Public Hearings may be combined for Item Nos. 13, 14, and 15. The combined public hearing is to consider:
ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1747 – ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -01 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 1;
ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1748 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -02 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS; AND
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1749 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 AND ORDINANCE NO. 24- 1750 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 1
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing to consider : Ordinance No . 24-1747 to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code as it relates to Specific Plan Area No. 1; Ordinance No. 24-1748 to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code as it relates to Special Sign Districts ; and Ordinance No. 24- 1749 to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code as it relates to Special Sign District No. 1.
The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearings. Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development , provided a report. The City Clerk shared email comment s received in opposition of the zone text amendments. Testifying in opposition of the matters were Jordan Sisson, Jesse Flores, Mayra Macias, Paloma Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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7 Sanchez, Christina Sanchez, Estefany Castaned a, Guadalupe Figueroa, Yulisa Figueroa, and Marcela Arevalo.
Mr. Hamilton provided a brief rebuttal stating that these items were not specific to any one project, and any future hotel or other projects would still require review , discretion, and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council; and indicated the housing concerns are a statewide matter that the City is actively addressing with upcoming projects and programs such as CalHome. There being no other people wishing to testify on the matters, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing. City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Ramirez, Councilmember Valencia, and Mayor Rios express ing concern about approving a change of zoning before receiving applications for development, proper safety and review, and shared inquiries regarding previous applications from hotel companies. Mr. Gomez stated that zoning changes ahead of applications will attract developers; indicated that Covid-19 was the cause of stopping the process of any hotel being built; and confirmed that there was interest from hotel companies to rezone. Councilmember Perez reiterated that when a project comes before the Planning Commission it will still go through the review and approval process . Vice Mayor Ayala agreed with Councilmember Perez’ comments and indicated that the ordinances presented are intended to streamline the process to further facilitate development. Mayor Rios requested direction from the Deputy City Attorney on how to proceed with each item. Following a brief recess, Ms. Ramirez presented a staff proposal amending Item No. 13 to eliminate the reference to the second hotel and approve the remaining Ordinance No. 24-1747 as is. Councilmember Perez moved and Vice Mayor Ayala seconded to continue Item Nos. 13, 14, and 15 until after the Kosmont study was concluded.
MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Perez and Vice Mayor Ayala
NOES: C ouncilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, and Mayor Rios ABSENT: None
Mayor Rios moved, and Councilmember Valencia seconded to table Item Nos. 13, 14, and 15:
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: C ouncilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, and Mayor Rios NOES: Councilmember Perez and Vice Mayor Ayala
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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8 Addressing City Council were Moctesuma Esparza, Iso Nakasato, Cheryl Gilera, Brian Tindall, and Carlos Alvarez.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JULY 30, 2024
Mayor Rios called the special meeting to order at 6:01 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 ; Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Attorney; Eric Salbert, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters of this special meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matter:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 (d)(4) - Initiation of litigation in one matter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez, Account Clerk III
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 7, 2024 - JULY 20, 2024 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period of July 7, 2024 – July 20, 2024 totals $1,339,080.90.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council to approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,339,080.90; the payroll check numbers 38133 – 38141 and the voucher numbers 334417 – 334998 in the total net amount of $1,001,788.68 for the pay period July 7, 2024 – July 22, 2024.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 4LEAF INC
CONSULTING SERVICES
196240
$1,350.00
2 ACE 5ON5 LLC
BASKETBALL ASSIGNER FEE
196241
$640.00
3 CIVICPLUS LLC
SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHIVING SUBSCRIPTION
196242
$5,990.00
4 AUTO LIFT SERVICES INC
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
196243
$4,835.79
5 CHRISTINA TAROMA
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196244
$500.00
6 PROMOTIONAL DESIGN CONCEPTS INC
DECORATION RENTAL/INSTALL
196245
$3,587.00
7 CYCOM DATA SYSTEMS INC
CITYLAW MAINTENANCE FEE
196246
$1,970.00
8 DANIEL DE AVILA
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196247
$1,685.00
9 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP
CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES
196248
$646.04
10 ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC
UTILITY ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
196249
$114.71
11 MIKE CABRERA CORPORTATION
PRINTING NORWALK NOW NEWSLETTER
196250
$5,916.00
12 AWESOME EVENTS INC
INFLATABLE RENTALS
196251
$3,695.00
13 FIFTH ASSET INC
SOFTWARE SERVICES
196252
$21,000.00
14 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COPE PAYMENTS
196253
$1,969.29
15 TECH DATA CORPORATION
AUTOCAD SUBSCRIPTION
196254
$5,432.14
16 DREAM BIG PROJECT INC
CONTRIBUTION
196255
$60.00
17 ELIZABETH VERDIN
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196256
$500.00
18 FALCON FUELS INC
DIESEL & UNLEADED FUEL
196257
$33,750.09
19 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196258
$8,868.91
20 FULL SAIL ENTERPRISES INC
DESIGN SERVICES 50 ANNIVERSARY
196259
$480.00
21 GILLIG LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
196260
$488.97
22 GUADALUPE BURGOS
REFUND-PERMIT #22-737
196261
$342.00
23 HEM DATA CORPORATION
DAWN INSPECTION LICENSE
196262
$1,490.00
24 HONESTY TORRES
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
196263
$500.00
25 INET INC
CHECK PROCESSING FEE
196264
$20.00
26 ISLAS TIRES INC
NEW TIRES
196265
$873.73
27 JAMES H DYKSTRA
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES
196266
$2,000.00
28 JOVENES INC
SUPPORT SERVICES
196267
$8,005.00
29 GLEN W. KAU
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
196268
$216.47
30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
GENERAL POLICING SERVICES
196269
$11,396.04
31 LANGUAGE NETWORK INC
TRANSLATION/EDIT SERVICES
196270
$750.00
32 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MEMBERSHIP DUES FY 25
196271
$1,443.75
33 LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITY ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
196272
$222.57
34 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
196273
$1,511.50
35 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
196274
$3,655.00
36 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
196275
$3,048.50
37 CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
DJ SERVICES DIVE-IN EVENT
196276
$350.00
38 MODERN HOMES CONSTRUCTION
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196277
$1,000.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
39 MOON KYU IM
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR
196278
$1,533.00
40 NADA BUS INC
KIDS ADVENTURE CAMP
196279
$1,355.00
41 NETFILE INC
E-FILING FORMS
196280
$6,900.00
42 NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS
196281
$24.92
43 NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST
CONTRIBUTION
196282
$250.00
44 OSCAR LUIS SERRANO
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196283
$1,000.00
45 PATRICIA SANDOVAL
ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR
196284
$274.80
46 PETTY CASH C/O ALBERTINA ARZATE
VARIOUS/SENIOR CENTER
196285
$43.62
47 PSOMAS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
196286
$3,382.50
48 RENEE SHINKLE
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196287
$500.00
49 THE DOOR OF HOPE YOUTH & FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION
196288
$2,000.00
50 MARGARITA L. RIOS
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
196289
$242.00
51 ROSIE LOZOYA
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
196290
$500.00
52 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITY ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
196291
$343.71
53 THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
PUBLIC NOTICE AD#24-36
196292
$184.50
54 WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
NAME PLATE
196293
$13.17
55 UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
196294
$221.05
56 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
BROCHURE POSTAGE BALANCE
196295
$320.92
57 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
NEWSLETTER POSTAGE
196296
$5,875.03
58 USA SOFTBALL OF NORWALK
CONTRIBUTION
196297
$250.00
59 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
196298
$37,260.00
60 VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196300
$3,568.12
61 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
AQUATICS MAINTENANCE
196301
$425.00
62 WEST COAST BETTER HOMES
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196302
$250.00
63 UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS
RESTROOM RENTALS
196303
$1,536.00
64 DAVID CENICEROS
INDEPENDENCE DAY ENTERTAINMENT
196304
$3,500.00
65 MICHELLE S WEITZ
SUMMER CONCERT ENTERTAINMENT
196305
$1,900.00
66 ARMANDO GONZALES
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196306
$1,621.77
67 BADIA HILL
DMV LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT
196307
$100.06
68 PETTY CASH
VARIOUS/TRANSIT
196308
$383.33
69 CARLOS MEDRANO
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196309
$500.00
70 CAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL PARTNERS INC
FUNERAL ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
196310
$500.00
71 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
OVERPAYMENT DEPOSIT REFUND
196311
$3,600.00
72 GRAY WEST CONSTRUCTION INC.
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196312
$1,000.00
73 IPS GROUP INC
TVM SERVICES
196313
$105.58
74 JUDITH A NORMAN
CONSULTING SERVICES
196314
$2,468.75
75 JOSE MORENO
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196315
$1,800.00
76 KIMBERLY SUE APODACA
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/JULY
196316
$200.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
77 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
GENERAL POLICING SERVICES
196317
$1,479,891.69
78 LINDA MARTINA LOPEZ
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/JULY
196318
$200.00
79 LEILA PROCOPIO-MAKUH
DRUG/ALCOHOL PROGRAM
196319
$543.38
80 LUIS R NAVAS
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/JULY
196320
$200.00
81 ROSA BARRAGAN
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE/JULY
196321
$200.00
82 RUN CHEN
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
196322
$180.00
83 SCOTT L DELL
DRUM CIRCLE CLASS
196323
$200.00
84 SHELTER CLEAN SERVICES INC
BUS SHELTER REPAIR SERVICES
196324
$3,325.40
85 GRACELAND COLLEGE CTR FOR PROF
EXCEL TRAINING
196325
$11,500.00
86 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
BIOGAS FUEL SERVICES
196326
$14,368.38
87 KNOLLER MONTESSORI LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196327
$7,135.52
88 ADRIANA CAMACHO GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196328
$805.76
89 ARACELI AVITIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196329
$685.89
90 GROW AND LEARN CENTER
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196330
$4,232.16
91 CARMEN ALCARAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196331
$1,297.50
92 EFROCINA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196332
$1,312.10
93 ELIZABETH L PIMENTEL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196333
$1,312.10
94 ERENDIRA TORRES SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196334
$880.16
95 ERNESTO HERRERA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196335
$1,697.00
96 FIDELIA LOPEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196336
$1,966.32
97 GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196337
$1,152.12
98 HECTOR FERREYRA NAVARRO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196338
$1,260.96
99 IRMA L MENDOZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196339
$869.87
100
JAVIER MEZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196340
$744.41
101
JOHN M RUIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196341
$574.26
102
JUAN JOSE LEMUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196342
$1,148.52
103
JUAN RAMON GIRON RIVAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196343
$805.76
104
JUDITH GALVAN
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/APRIL 24
196344
$2,547.49
105
JUSTIN IVAN GONZALEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196345
$673.10
106
LAURA GONZALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196346
$1,486.17
107
MARCELA OVIEDO DE GONZALEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196347
$805.76
108
MARIA ANGELINA VEGA PONCE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196348
$602.37
109
MARIA REFUGIO CARDENAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196349
$602.37
110
MARISOL LOPEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196350
$1,521.72
111
MARTHA RADILLO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196351
$1,898.32
112
MICHELLE YVETTE ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196352
$590.32
113
NANCY MICHELLE SANCHEZ ROSAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196353
$1,611.52
114
NATANAEL JOSUE JACOBO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196354
$2,493.81
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
115
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196355
$2,028.00
116
PATRICIA LYNN MORIEL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/APRIL 24
196356
$2,094.54
117
ROSALINA MAGRAMO RELLOSA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196357
$1,260.96
118
ROSE LINDA BOWERS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196358
$1,363.24
119
MARIA DEL CONSUELO RUIZ MADRIGAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196359
$3,874.02
120
LORETO SALAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196360
$2,846.02
121
SAMIR HUMAYUN
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196361
$3,763.72
122
SHEILA DENISE ROCKYMORE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196362
$630.48
123
SINA SALEAPAGA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196363
$1,491.29
124
SUSAN ALDAMA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196364
$1,036.08
125
SUZANNA E RAMOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196365
$667.02
126
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196366
$3,684.00
127
VANESSA MARIE CONTRERAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196367
$2,066.72
128
VERONICA NICHOLE AMBRIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196368
$602.37
129
VICTORIA ESCOBEDO HURTADO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196369
$805.76
130
YOLANDA MORAGA DA SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/APRIL 24
196370
$1,869.47
131
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
VEHICLE #25QL4B LEASE/JULY
196373
$90,904.23
132
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
VEHICLE REDUCTION #26KH5Z/JUNE
196374
$23,513.02
133
ALLISON RUBIO
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196375
$135.00
134
AMERICAN WATERWORKS INC
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
196376
$295.00
135
AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES LLC
PORTFOLIO TRANSER FEE
196377
$4,275.00
136
ANA LOPEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196378
$1,000.00
137
ARLENE MAGANA TOVAR
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196379
$1,070.00
138
ARTURO HUERTA
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196380
$1,000.00
139
BALMORE RUANO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196381
$500.00
140
DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW
EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
196382
$5,366.60
141
CLEAN ENERGY
CHARGING STATION INSPECTION SERVICES
196383
$13,464.87
142
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT/INCOME VERIFICATION
196384
$14.99
143
CARE FOR THE CHILDREN
PERMIT DEPOSIT REFUND
196385
$1,000.00
144
CLAUDIA CHICO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196386
$1,245.00
145
CLAUDIA GOMEZ
RE-ISSUE CHECK #192791
196387
$130.00
146
CLAUDIA ROBLES
NASC RESERVATION FORFEIT
196388
$470.00
147
CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION
196389
$150.00
148
CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC
BUILDING & SAFETY
196390
$305.57
149
CORODATA SHREDDING INC
CITYWIDE
196391
$743.38
150
CRYSTAL ADKINSON
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196392
$1,000.00
151
DANTE DE LA BARREDA
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196393
$1,000.00
152
DANTE REYES
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196394
$22.50
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
153
M DMYTROW DESIGNS LLC
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
196395
$187.50
154
DIANA HERNANDEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196396
$250.00
155
DUDEK
DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES
196397
$3,110.00
156
ESTELA CHACON
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196398
$500.00
157
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION: 07/06/24
196399
$868.51
158
GILLIG LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
196400
$238.20
159
GIOVANNE HERNANDEZ
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196401
$90.00
160
GABRIEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
AUTO GLASS RPRS
196402
$531.28
161
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE LEASING SERVICES
196403
$12,444.76
162
HECTOR AGUAYO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196404
$1,000.00
163
HELEN MENDOZA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196405
$250.00
164
HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC
RE-ISSUE CHECK#196193
196406
$13,080.56
165
IRENE GUTIERREZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196407
$1,245.00
166
JANNATUL RAHMAN
SWIM LESS REFUND
196408
$28.00
167
JESUS GOMEZ
LUNCH REIMBURSEMENT
196409
$87.05
168
JOSE B GUZMAN
OVERPAYMENT REFUND
196410
$45.00
169
KATARA ADAMS
BASKETBALL REFUND
196412
$40.00
170
KATHY JOHNSON
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196413
$45.00
171
GLEN W. KAU
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
196414
$276.10
172
KIMZEY MCGRATH
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
196415
$2,000.00
173
LESLIE PERALTA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196416
$250.00
174
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITY WIDE
196417
$16,954.49
175
LUCY MORENO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196418
$500.00
176
LUIS ONTANEDA
BUSS PASS/JULY
196419
$22.25
177
CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
MOVIE NIGHT DJ
196420
$350.00
178
CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
AQUA CARNIVAL DJ
196421
$500.00
179
MANHATTAN STITCHING COMPANY INC
5K TSHIRTS
196422
$7,408.85
180
MANHATTAN STITCHING COMPANY INC
VOLUNTEER COACH POLOS
196423
$488.65
181
MANHATTAN STITCHING COMPANY INC
KICKBALL JERSEYS
196424
$3,821.35
182
MARIA CARBAJAL
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196425
$500.00
183
MARTHA MORALES
NASC RESERVATION FORFEIT
196426
$446.50
184
MARTHA ROBLES
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196427
$250.00
185
MAYRA ORTEGA
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196428
$500.00
186
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
CONPLAN PROFESSIONL SERVICES
196429
$6,957.50
187
MICHAEL JACKSON
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
196430
$180.00
188
MICHAEL JEA
CEQA FILING REIMBURSEMENT
196431
$76.75
189
MICHELLE PARRIS
KICKBALL REFUND
196432
$80.00
190
NADA BUS INC
SEASIDE LAGOON
196433
$1,510.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
191
NHS WRESTLING CLUB INC
CONTRIBUTION
196434
$250.00
192
NHS WRESTLING CLUB INC
RE-ISSUE CHECK#196045
196435
$500.00
193
NORWALK CAR WASH INC
BASIC CAR WASH
196436
$24.99
194
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUS CARDS/ENGINEERING
196437
$96.58
195
ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES INC
UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT
196438
$71.44
196
ONWARD ENGINEERING
BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
196439
$7,737.50
197
OSEAS F. CHEVEZ CHEVEZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196440
$500.00
198
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
BANNER TRANSIT LOGO
196441
$714.42
199
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
196442
$9,605.00
200
WILLIAM L BEEMAN II
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
196443
$2,300.00
201
RAKESH GORE
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196444
$1,561.50
202
ROBERTA LOPEZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196445
$1,000.00
203
CHRISTINE ROBERTO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196446
$250.00
204
RODRICK JETER
KICKBALL REFUND
196447
$160.00
205
BARRY ROBINSON
ADULT BASKETBALL JERSEYS
196448
$169.34
206
SOROPTIMIST VILLAGE FOUNDATION
CONTRIBUTION
196449
$500.00
207
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196450
$23,490.07
208
SPAY INC
SET UP/TIMING SERVICES
196451
$2,909.00
209
STEPHANIE CALLAZO
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196452
$60.00
210
STEPHANIE PEREZ
DOG LICENSE OVERPAYMENT
196453
$45.00
211
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD
RETURN UNUSED FUNDS
196454
$1,267.76
212
RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
196455
$250.00
213
THE ARROYO GROUP
HEART OF NORWALK IMPACT REPORT
196456
$16,360.50
214
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196457
$2,806.02
215
THE LEFLORE GROUP LLC
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
196458
$5,624.00
216
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
2023 CCR POSTAGE
196459
$2,200.00
217
WENDY PEREGRINA MENDEZ
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196460
$500.00
218
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
INSPECTION SERVICES
196461
$32,058.25
219
YBETH MONTOYA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196462
$500.00
220
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
ADDITIONAL TITLE FEE
196463
$8,232.00
221
KNOLLER MONTESSORI LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196464
$9,916.78
222
AIDAN JAMES ZEPPUHAR
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196465
$805.76
223
ARACELI GONZALEZ
CHILD STAGE 1
196466
$3,355.85
224
AUDRIANNA NICOLE SCHUCK
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196467
$634.07
225
BARBARA DENISE LUNA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196468
$1,260.96
226
BRASCANCELY CORDON
CHILD STAGE 1
196469
$1,135.03
227
CECILIA GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196470
$865.32
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
228
ROSA GABRIELA PAEZ CONTRERAS
CHILD STAGE 1
196471
$1,152.12
229
DAVIT PETROSYAN
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196472
$1,312.10
230
ESMERALDA VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196473
$638.76
231
MARIA LOPEZ ESPINOSA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196474
$1,051.00
232
FILADELFIA GODINEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196475
$1,788.19
233
GUADALUPE ARELLANO
CHILD STAGE 1
196476
$1,260.96
234
GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196478
$4,730.52
235
IRMA DEBRA CORELLA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196479
$805.76
236
JASMINE GULAKOWSKI
CHILD STAGE 1
196480
$466.51
237
JUDY ANN ALANIS
CHILD STAGE 1
196481
$1,521.72
238
MA CARMEN VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/APRIL 24
196482
$2,722.10
239
MARIA ALEJANDRINA GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196483
$630.48
240
MARIA ALICIA MURILLO
CHILD STAGE 1
196484
$1,036.08
241
MARIA JESUS VARGAS DE SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196485
$630.48
242
MARTA ELENA SOTELO RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196486
$805.76
243
MARTIN S. HINCH
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196487
$2,872.48
244
MIREYA M ESPARZA
CHILD STAGE 1
196488
$805.76
245
NELSON JONATHAN REQUENA MORAN
CHILD STAGE 1
196489
$2,417.28
246
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD STAGE 1
196490
$597.00
247
NICHOLE MARSHA DOUGLAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196491
$941.08
248
OLIVIA ISABEL CALDERA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196492
$2,327.48
249
RAFAELA A CHAVEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196493
$805.76
250
PATRICIA RAMIREZ
CHILD STAGE 1
196494
$1,152.12
251
RICARDO RAFAEL RAMIREZ
CHILD STAGE 1
196495
$528.18
252
ROSA VASQUEZ DE CARRANZA
CHILD STAGE 1
196496
$878.42
253
ROSALINDA M JAIMEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196497
$580.32
254
MARIA DEL CONSUELO RUIZ MADRIGAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196498
$5,390.67
255
LORETO SALAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196499
$11,075.04
256
SANDRA BARDALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196500
$651.79
257
SILVER FLOWER CAMACHO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196501
$1,314.33
258
SONIA ALONSO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196502
$2,066.72
259
STEPHANIE NOEMY TAMAYO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196503
$805.76
260
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196504
$3,860.55
261
VALARIE VIVIAN LAUDERDALE
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196505
$935.00
262
VALERIA SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196506
$2,327.48
263
SNC VETERINAY INC
FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
196508
$150.00
264
AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES LLC
LOAN SERVICES
196509
$417.77
265
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO
ADMINISTRATION FEE BOND
196510
$1,325.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
266
BECNEL UNIFORMS
BUS OPERATOR UNIFORMS
196511
$1,552.73
267
CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC
LAB SERVICE WATER TESTING
196512
$1,536.43
268
CA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ASSN
MAPS
196513
$6.00
269
KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES
196514
$14,605.50
270
DREAM BIG PROJECT INC
CONTRIBUTION
196515
$200.00
271
NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING
CDBG REHAB PROGRAM
196516
$8,885.07
272
JADE KRISTIN SANCERI
CDBG REHAB PROGRAM
196517
$987.00
273
JOHN YBARRA
COMPUTER LOAN
196518
$1,209.49
274
LESLIE GARCIA
PARKS SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196519
$500.00
275
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196520
$24,841.73
276
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
196521
$216.00
277
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
CONCEPT PLAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
196522
$5,520.05
278
MRI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC
HOUSING SOFTWARE SUPPLIES
196523
$895.50
279
R & R FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES
196524
$463.53
280
RAY KUZARA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196525
$500.00
281
RETURN TO WORK PARTNERS INC
ERGONOMIC EVALUATION
196526
$699.12
282
RITA HERNANDEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196527
$1,000.00
283
GJKG, INC
ASSESSMENT SERVICES
196528
$215.00
284
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196529
$144,588.76
285
JULIE A LARSEN
ANNIVERSARY PINS
196530
$1,007.71
286
MARIA ERIKA MADRIGAL CEJA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196531
$1,316.41
287
GUADALUPE VILLAGRAN
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196532
$4,229.64
288
ACE 5ON5 LLC
BASKETBALL ASSIGNER FEES
196533
$30.00
289
ANA VALENCIA
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
196534
$500.00
290
SAUL RAMIREZ
SOUND/STAGE SERVICES
196535
$12,395.00
291
SAUL RAMIREZ
SOUND/STAGE SERVICES
196536
$7,200.00
292
BADGER METER INC
REPLACEMENTS
196537
$37,438.57
293
BRIAN K LABOSTRIE
EMPLOYEE COMPUTER LOAN
196538
$2,014.41
294
BUCKNAM & ASSOCIATES INC
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT/WATER
196539
$11,990.00
295
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF JUSTICE
PRE-EMPLOYMENT FINGERPRINTS
196540
$512.00
296
CALIF CONTRACT CITIES ASSN (CCCA)
FY 25 MEMBERSHIP DUES
196541
$6,091.69
297
CITY OF CERRITOS
PURCHASE OF WATER
196542
$39,363.27
298
GOVCONNECTION INC
SUPPORT/SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
196543
$37,711.54
299
CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION
196544
$523.49
300
CSG CONSULTANTS INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
196545
$35,122.50
301
NORWALK REALTY INC
FIRESTONE PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
196546
$461.93
302
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
196547
$1,052.53
303
FIRST PLACE GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS
GLASS REPLACEMENT
196548
$900.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
304
KINGDOM CAUSES BELLFLOWER
HOMELESS PREVENTION & REHOUSING
196549
$15,478.70
305
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE LEASING SERVICES
196550
$6,673.00
306
WW GRAINGER INC
KEY CABINET AND COOLNG PAD
196551
$869.73
307
IDECO INC
INSPECTION/STORAGE TANK
196552
$230.00
308
BGN PROPERTIES IMPERIAL PALMS LP
SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE/CDBG
196553
$550.00
309
RICHARD D JONES A PROFESSIONAL LAW
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
196554
$509.72
310
ESTEBAN FUENTES
FRONT STAGE CONCERT DJ SERVICES
196555
$450.00
311
LUCIA ROCHA
SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE/CDBG
196556
$1,900.00
312
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
196557
$884.89
313
SO CALIF REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
FARE MEDIA (REVENUE)
196558
$533.50
314
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
CARES ACT CONSULTANT SERVICES
196559
$26,187.50
315
MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC
CUSTOM SIGNS
196560
$1,035.91
316
NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC
USED OIL RECYCLE/CONSULTATION
196561
$1,463.79
317
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS/DEVELOPMENT
196562
$867.02
318
POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO
AUTO/BUS BATTERY
196563
$143.75
319
PSOMAS
TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
196564
$15,510.96
320
RELIABLE MONITORING SERVICES
METHANE DETECTION SERVICES
196565
$2,650.68
321
BARRY ROBINSON
KICKBALL JERSEYS
196566
$874.00
322
S & A SYSTEMS INC
SOFTWARE AGREEMENT
196567
$7,933.53
323
SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES
PLAN CHECK SERVICES
196568
$11,890.54
324
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196569
$12,981.85
325
L V CROWN LLC
STEEL POLE
196570
$1,767.43
326
VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
196571
$11,700.00
327
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
1/2 PARKS, TURF
196572
$19,629.90
328
ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC
STREET SIGNS
196573
$2,102.66
329
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196574
$2,004.00
330
ANGELA GARNICA GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196575
$2,360.54
331
ARACELI AVITIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196576
$651.79
332
ASHLEY MARIE LEVARIO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196577
$2,053.80
333
CARMEN PATRICIA PARTIDA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196578
$542.00
334
ERENDIRA TORRES SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196579
$827.37
335
NADINE MCGUIRE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196580
$3,775.02
336
TSELANE LUCRETIA GARDNER
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196581
$1,404.00
337
A PLUS HEATING & AIR CONDITION
BS2401861 OVERPAYMENT REFUND
196582
$17.25
338
AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SERVICE INC
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WELLS 4,5 & 1O
196583
$380.00
339
COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
EMPLOYEE PHYSICIAL EXAMS
196584
$630.00
340
ARLINDA RODRIGUEZ
NASC FEES
196585
$116.50
341
THE UNITED PARENTS CLUB
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196586
$250.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
342
BALITA MEDIA INC
LEGAL AD #24-42
196587
$600.00
343
BERTHA MARTINEZ
PARK/SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196588
$500.00
344
GABRIEL ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ PEREZ
DESSERT SERVICES
196589
$850.00
345
BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES
SENIOR CENTER
196590
$415.00
346
CA ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM
ASOC
MEMBERSHIP 2024/2025
196591
$4,400.00
347
CARY A PARRISH
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196592
$500.00
348
CHRISTINE HORTENCIA SANDOVAL
TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT
196593
$188.44
349
CLAUDIA TAPIA
CAMP REFUND
196594
$155.00
350
CYNTHIA SALVADOR
PEE WEE KICKBALL REFUND
196595
$25.00
351
HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL
196596
$145.00
352
ELIAS VEGA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196597
$1,000.00
353
ELIZABETH ANDRADE
RE-ISSUE CHECK 185526
196598
$1,000.00
354
GLORIA RODRIGUEZ
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
196599
$500.00
355
HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC
PROMOTIONAL LANYARDS
196600
$970.26
356
IRMA DE LEON
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196601
$1,000.00
357
ISLAS TIRES INC
RE-ISSUE CHECK 194941
196602
$766.40
358
IZADORA GUTIERREZ
YOUTH KICKBALL REFUND
196603
$80.00
359
JACLYN CASILLAS
YOUTH KICKBALL REFUND
196604
$30.00
360
JAMES C PARKER
FOOD TASTING REIMBURSEMENT
196605
$157.94
361
JEENA THOMAS
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196606
$500.00
362
KAREN AVILA
CAMP WEEK 2 REFUND
196607
$155.00
363
KRYSTAL GONZALEZ
YOUTH KICKBALL REFUND
196608
$60.00
364
IMPREMEDIA OPERATING COMPANY LLC
LEGAL AD#24-41
196609
$435.00
365
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196610
$22,521.70
366
EASTERN COUNTY NEWSPAPER GROUP
INC
SUMMER CONCERTS ADVERTISMENT
196611
$450.00
367
MARCUS EPPS
CAMP FEE REFUND WEEK 6/7
196612
$410.00
368
MARIA CARBAJAL
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196613
$1,597.53
369
MARTHA PORTILLO
NASC RESERVATION FORFEIT
196614
$446.50
370
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
196615
$180.00
371
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
CITY PROJECT NUMBER 7859 - CEQA
196616
$15,395.25
372
MICHELLE ORTIZ
YOUTH KICKBALL REFUND
196617
$30.00
373
MONIQUE NAPIER-FAVELA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196618
$500.00
374
N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH MONTHLY INSPECTION
196619
$436.00
375
NANCY AVALOS
YOUTH KICKBALL REFUND
196620
$30.00
376
NORWALK CAR WASH INC
BASIC CAR WASH
196621
$49.98
377
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
WATER REPLENISHMENT FEE
196622
$13,662.90
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
378
OSCAR ALMAGUER
SUMMER CONCERT PERFORMANCE
196623
$2,000.00
379
SHEILA IRANI
CONSULTING SERVICES
196624
$10,065.00
380
PETTY CASH C/O GRACE WALTERS
VARIOUS/RECREATION
196625
$227.59
381
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
TRIFOLD BROCHURES
196626
$661.50
382
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
196627
$27,615.24
383
RAQUEL HERNANDEZ
NASC REFUND DEPOSIT
196628
$500.00
384
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
TERM OF DECLARATION
196629
$60.00
385
RIO HONDO COMM COLLEGE DISTRICT
ENROLL/MATERIAL FEES
196630
$267.10
386
ROMAN CABRAL
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196631
$1,000.00
387
ROSALIA OROZCO
HOTMA TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT
196632
$275.41
388
ROSIO MEDINA
NAHRO CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
196633
$148.91
389
ROYALTY ROOFING
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196634
$250.00
390
S&J SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS WATER SUPPLIES
196635
$1,192.28
391
SONIA BATRES
GREEN CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
196636
$114.07
392
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
196637
$426.51
393
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
LEGAL AD #24-45
196638
$373.50
394
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
196639
$2,598.01
395
UNIQUE HEARD
PARK/SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
196640
$500.00
396
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CALCARD OFFSET/JULY 24
196641
$203,962.00
397
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196642
$672.00
398
CHRISTINE MICHELLE SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196643
$648.75
399
EVANGELINA ALICEA DE BONALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196644
$1,260.96
400
GARY DEON WILSON JR
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196645
$805.76
401
MA CARMEN VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196646
$1,463.74
402
MARGARITA AUDETAT DE MONTOYA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196647
$2,327.48
403
MARIA INES TICAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196648
$1,611.52
404
MARIA SILVA DE RIOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196649
$805.76
405
MARISA RAFAELA ZAMUDIO
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196650
$630.48
406
NADINE MCGUIRE
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196651
$1,973.18
407
OSCAR ROBERTO CORTEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196652
$5,079.00
408
RAQUEL SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
196653
$651.79
409
SABINA ALAMGIR
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
196654
$1,036.08
410
SILVINA ESPARZA DE CASTANEDA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
196655
$2,388.65
411
JESUS GOMEZ
ICA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
196656
$798.42
412
JESUS GOMEZ
YOUTH WORKER LUNCH REIMBURSEMENT
196657
$577.86
413
JMDIAZ INC
DESIGN/CONTRACT SERVICES ZONE
196658
$61,945.58
414
ONWARD ENGINEERING
CONSULTATION/INSPECTION SERVICES
196659
$1,527.50
415
OSBALDO RAMOS
ESRI SUMMIT REIMBURSEMENT
196660
$90.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
416
REYES CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
196661
$169,619.50
417
MARGARITA L. RIOS
NALEO CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
196662
$220.49
418
VORTEX INDUSTRIES INC
ADA DOOR INSTALLATION
196663
$9,586.76
419
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES
196664
$12,499.75
420
CARPI & CLAY INC
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES
V18376
$2,000.00
421
CIVIC SOLUTIONS INC
CONSULT SERVICES/PLANNING
V18377
$14,260.00
422
CLAUDIA I GODINEZ
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
V18378
$510.00
423
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES
DUPLICATE COPIER LEASE/JULY
V18379
$550.56
424
ERVY RODRIGUEZ
FITNESS CLSS INSTRUCTOR
V18380
$480.00
425
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGES/TRANSIT
V18381
$4,158.09
426
MAGGIE RAMIREZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
V18382
$1,800.00
427
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
V18383
$4,050.00
428
ASSET PERFORMANCE GROUP LLC
PARKING CITATION PROCESSING
V18384
$9,934.75
429
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
FINANCIAL SYSTEM/APPLICATION SERVICE
V18385
$14,158.44
430
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
DESIGN SERVICES/ZONE 2
V18386
$330,938.30
431
ALEJANDRA PINEDA ROMERO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18387
$1,204.74
432
ANDREA MICHELE FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18388
$805.76
433
ANDREA RENEE MORALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18389
$805.76
434
ANDRES ARTEAGA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18390
$1,260.96
435
ANNA SYLVIA MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18391
$891.24
436
ARIADNA RAYGOZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18392
$3,242.35
437
BENILDA SANTOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18393
$839.29
438
ANA CASTELLON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18394
$2,875.16
439
CHANDRIKA UDAYAN GAMARALALAGE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18395
$1,152.12
440
CHRISTINA RENEE GABRIEL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18396
$805.76
441
CLARA M FLORES AGUILAR
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18397
$2,327.48
442
JOYFUL LITTLE LEARNERS FAMILY
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18398
$3,578.40
443
CAROLINE CORRAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18399
$3,578.40
444
CYNAYAH PATRICE HARDY
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18400
$1,611.52
445
DIAHN LYNETTE HOUSTON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18401
$1,611.52
446
ELIZABETH E PEREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18402
$1,204.74
447
ELIZABETH LILLIAN BUZENES MORALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18403
$611.71
448
ERICA JEAN HOLGUIN
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18404
$1,486.17
449
ERIKA BARAJAS DIAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18405
$1,196.00
450
EUREKA FAYE LAURANT
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18406
$1,493.61
451
FAITH KOURTNEY TAYLOR
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18407
$1,611.52
452
LUZ A FELIX MEDINA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18408
$5,815.96
453
MARIA EUGENIA FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18409
$1,015.83
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
454
STAPHANY GOMEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18410
$3,220.79
455
GRASIELA CUEVAS PEREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18411
$1,611.52
456
SHANNA SUE HUNTER
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18412
$6,575.60
457
JACKELINE CHAVEZ MORENO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18413
$1,337.68
458
JAIME PALAFOX
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18414
$1,303.43
459
JALEN EMON WALKER
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18415
$602.37
460
MISS JAMIES DAYCARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18416
$1,274.16
461
JASMIN ELIZABETH GOMEZ BACA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18417
$2,427.14
462
JOE L MARQUEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18418
$1,260.96
463
SHELCO ENTERPRISE LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18419
$35,780.21
464
JUAN LOMELI
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18420
$1,260.96
465
JULIE ANN BOUTTE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18421
$1,891.44
466
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18422
$4,551.00
467
LASHAWNAE ARSHANEQ SMITH
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18423
$1,521.85
468
LAURA AGUILAR
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18424
$1,965.29
469
GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18425
$1,274.16
470
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18426
$6,134.00
471
LOPEZ FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE INC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18427
$2,794.80
472
MA SILVIA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18428
$3,033.62
473
MAGGIE RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18429
$1,968.15
474
MARIA ALONSO GOMEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18430
$1,204.74
475
MARIA ELENA BENITEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18431
$840.10
476
MARISOL MORALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18432
$1,289.07
477
MARJANI WILLIAMS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18433
$10,503.70
478
MARLA SHERICE JOHNSON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18434
$1,782.48
479
MARTHA PICAZO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18435
$646.84
480
PILAR MENDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18436
$4,027.28
481
MINNIE ABIGAIL ZORNOSA SULIBIT
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18437
$1,647.80
482
MIREYA PLASENCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18438
$2,066.72
483
MARIA ELENA MONTERROSO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18439
$6,530.72
484
NATHANIEL OSIAS DEL ROSARIO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18440
$651.79
485
NICOLE CONTRERAS CARRASCO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18441
$2,026.29
486
PALOMARES FAMILY DAYCARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18442
$7,127.32
487
LAVISH HARRIS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18443
$901.68
488
MER ED LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18444
$4,161.62
489
ROSA ALBINA RUIZ LOPEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18445
$667.02
490
ROSA ELENA CASTANEDA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18446
$2,137.96
491
ROSALIE RAE RIVAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18447
$3,231.48
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
492
ROSANA GRACIELA SUAREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18448
$1,879.12
493
CYNTHIA C RUIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18449
$1,903.80
494
SHELLY ORDIWAY
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18450
$951.58
495
SHERON LOUISE BEDELL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18451
$1,611.52
496
MARIANA ANITA SINOHUI
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18452
$2,705.04
497
SOCORRO MARQUARDT
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18453
$2,565.97
498
MARIA E FERNANDEZ SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18454
$5,821.26
499
THIA ARIANNE BARKSDALE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18455
$1,303.58
500
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18456
$6,184.50
501
TOYLAND FAMILY DAY CARE INC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18457
$1,274.16
502
TRISHA ALEXANDREA CISNEROS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18458
$1,968.15
503
VANESSA MOLLY DYCUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18459
$1,274.16
504
VICTORIA CANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18460
$1,071.00
505
RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC
LEGAL SERVICES/MAY 2024
V18461
$100.00
506
SYSERCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS
CITYWIDE ENERGY PROJECT
V18462
$179,065.47
507
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO
EMPLOYEE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
V18463
$1,240.18
508
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE
COMPANY
FLEX SPENDING/JUNE 24
V18464
$32,490.68
509
ALEGEUS
EMPLOYEE ADJUSTMENT/JUN E
V18465
$7,358.00
510
CA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
ALL RISK PROP/FY 25
V18466
$3,641,628.00
511
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTION/ PPE 06/22/24
V18467
$165,922.75
512
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/ PPE 06/28/24
V18468
$635.00
513
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/ 06/28/24
V18469
$593.31
514
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PPE 06/08/24
V18470
$28,992.64
515
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RV
ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE/JUNE 24
V18471
$5,883.33
516
TEXAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
LIFE INSURANCE ADJUSTMENT/JUNE 24
V18472
$13,199.79
517
ANIYAH WILLIAMS
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
V18473
$3,462.00
518
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGS/TRANSIT
V18474
$72,896.91
519
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
DESIGN SERVICES
V18475
$1,539.55
520
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
V18476
$12,000.00
521
SYSERCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS
ENERGY PROJECT PHASE I & II
V18477
$2,836,570.70
522
ALMA J MADRIGAL
CHILD STAGE 1
V18478
$3,578.40
523
ADRIANA JIMENEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18479
$20,719.74
524
AMERICA A GOMEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18480
$2,957.96
525
ANDREW RAMOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18481
$1,285.86
526
ARACELI MAGALLON
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18482
$1,363.26
527
BENILDA SANTOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18483
$8,052.00
528
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD STAGE 1
V18484
$674.30
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
529
MARIA L CORTEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18485
$3,456.36
530
CARLA PATRICIA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18486
$2,769.36
531
CARLOS TELLEZ RAMIREZ JR
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18487
$1,260.96
532
CARMEN MONTES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18488
$1,180.65
533
ANA CASTELLON
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18489
$2,266.86
534
CHANDRIKA UDAYAN GAMARALALAGE
CHILD STAGE 1
V18490
$1,152.12
535
CHANEL JAYDEN REYES
CHILD STAGE 1
V18491
$891.24
536
CINDIRAE MICHELE RAMOS
CHILD STAGE 1
V18492
$805.76
537
JOYFUL LITTLE LEARNERS FAMILY
CHILD STAGE 1
V18493
$2,272.53
538
CAROLINE CORRAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18494
$2,271.20
539
CRISTINA JULIETA HURTADO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18495
$2,066.72
540
IRENE DE LA VEGA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18496
$2,990.72
541
DELMY OFELIA SERMENO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18497
$630.48
542
DESIREE CARCANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18498
$3,624.13
543
BEUSALICIA DIAZ CASTILLO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18499
$6,325.63
544
ELIZABETH CARPINTEYRO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18500
$3,261.02
545
ELIZABETH FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18501
$3,334.09
546
ERIC CABRERA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18502
$656.05
547
ERIKA BARAJAS DIAZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18503
$3,518.87
548
LUZ A FELIX MEDINA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18504
$7,647.27
549
MARIA EUGENIA FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18505
$7,523.30
550
CAROL GALVEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18506
$7,120.57
551
STAPHANY GOMEZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18507
$1,152.12
552
GENESIS MERCADO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18508
$840.10
553
OLIVIA GONZALEZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18509
$7,034.76
554
GUILLERMINA MARTINEZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18510
$805.76
555
ERICKA MARIA TORRES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18511
$7,996.28
556
SHANNA SUE HUNTER
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18512
$16,102.44
557
MISS JAMIES DAYCARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18513
$4,149.32
558
JAYLEEN DESTINEE SOSA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18514
$1,303.58
559
JAYLINE RIVAS DELGADO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18515
$505.12
560
JEANNETTE PATRICIA FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18516
$1,303.58
561
JESSICA YADIRA GRACIAN ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18517
$14,790.05
562
JOSEPHINE GLORIA CAUDILLO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18518
$805.76
563
SHELCO ENTERPRISE LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18519
$65,681.86
564
JULIE CABRERA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18520
$1,235.74
565
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18521
$4,891.00
566
KASSANDRA RAELYNN SERRANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18522
$687.30
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
567
LACHRISNA SHAVOLL VAUGHN DAVIS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18523
$462.38
568
KRISTIN MICHELLE MUNOZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18524
$2,053.80
569
LAURA AGUILAR
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18525
$1,208.19
570
LAURE A CARDIEL
CHILD STAGE 1
V18526
$1,361.23
571
GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18527
$6,955.43
572
ADNIL EDUCATIONAL & CONSULTING SVC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18528
$7,992.30
573
LISA DAWN GREGORY
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18529
$1,260.96
574
LISA GUADALUPE CASTRUITA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18530
$805.76
575
LOPEZ FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE INC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18531
$8,792.92
576
MA SILVIA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18532
$4,480.08
577
MAGGIE RAMIREZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18533
$1,334.02
578
MARIA ESTHER LOMELI
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18534
$840.10
579
MARIA G CUYUCH
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18535
$1,361.23
580
MARIA LOURDES GONZALEZ RUANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18536
$1,260.96
581
MARIO JOSEPH LOPEZ JR
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18537
$2,872.48
582
MARISELA SOTO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18538
$2,038.61
583
MARISOL ORTEGA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18539
$1,521.72
584
MARJANI WILLIAMS
CHILD STAGE 1
V18540
$859.00
585
PILAR MENDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18541
$5,592.04
586
MIRNA LAURA AMBRIZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18542
$602.37
587
MIROSLAVA ELIZARRARAZ DIAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18543
$3,882.69
588
MARIA ELENA MONTERROSO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18544
$5,870.04
589
MYESHIA RAUSHI LEVERETT
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18545
$1,493.61
590
PALOMARES FAMILY DAYCARE
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18546
$3,077.52
591
PATRICIA ALVARADO
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18547
$1,304.50
592
ELIA PEREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18548
$11,549.38
593
LAVISH HARRIS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18549
$4,000.43
594
MER ED LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18550
$9,571.03
595
RONALD QUIROS
CHILD STAGE 1
V18551
$1,363.26
596
ROSA TORRES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18552
$6,941.40
597
ROSEMARY FLORES
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18553
$749.48
598
CYNTHIA C RUIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18554
$7,123.63
599
SANDRA VILLA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18555
$630.48
600
SENAIDA BARRAGAN
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18556
$656.05
601
SHARIE MARIE BEITZ
CHILD STAGE 1
V18557
$805.76
602
SHELLY ORDIWAY
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18558
$917.61
603
MARIANA ANITA SINOHUI
CHILD STAGE 1
V18559
$1,803.36
604
MARIA E FERNANDEZ SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18560
$14,047.05
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
605
TAYLOR GENEVA SALHUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18561
$1,170.65
606
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18562
$9,383.45
607
TOYLAND FAMILY DAY CARE INC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18563
$8,385.32
608
VANESSA MOLLY DYCUS
CHILD STAGE 1
V18564
$1,152.12
609
VICTORIA CANO
CHILD STAGE 1
V18565
$1,071.00
610
VILMA LABOY
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18566
$2,242.00
611
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
INTELLITIME
V18567
$49,507.50
612
ELIOR INC
CONGREGATION MEALS C-1
V18568
$46,428.30
613
COURVAL SCHEDULING INC
CONSULTATION/ROUTE SCHEDULE
V18569
$12,767.00
614
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V18570
$144.00
615
ELIOR INC
EMERGENCY MEALS C-2
V18571
$2,158.14
616
LOPEZ FAMILY HOME CHILD CARE INC
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18572
$1,084.36
617
MELISHA RENEE BINNS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18573
$1,436.24
618
ROSELIA CALDERON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18574
$2,372.75
619
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTION/FY 25
V18575
$4,876,753.81
620
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/ PPE 07/06/24
V18576
$1,749.00
621
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/ 07/12/24
V18577
$284.49
622
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/ PPE 07/06/24
V18578
$37,937.39
623
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
REIMBURSABLE JUNE 24
V18579
$5,547.00
624
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERMENT COMPENSATION/ PPE 07/06/24
V18580
$29,659.91
625
PAYMENTUS
PAYMENT PROCESSING/ JULY 24
V18581
$1,672.45
626
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/ PPe 07/06/24
V18582
$139,029.29
627
VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA)
VSP FULL TIME /JULY 24
V18583
$3,793.10
628
ALYSSA DARLENE LOMELI
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18584
$1,297.50
629
ANEECE RITA VALENZUELA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18585
$1,580.83
630
SHANNA SUE HUNTER
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V18586
$1,175.69
631
IMELDA HERRERA DE ESTEVEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18587
$1,260.13
632
JESSICA YADIRA GRACIAN ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18588
$499.81
633
LUIS ABELLA ABUDA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18589
$630.48
634
MA DE LOS ANGELES REYES DE RODRIGUE
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18590
$1,303.60
635
NADINE MELINDA SANCHEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18591
$1,303.58
636
NORMA ANGELICA CASTELLANOS LOZANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18592
$1,585.90
637
ROSELIA CALDERON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1
V18593
$8,106.31
638
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V18594
$696.00
639
ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SERVICES/ APRIL 2024
V18595
$40,959.95
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
July 9, 2024 through July 29, 2024
*****Total Warrants**** $16,659,277.44
Notes:
Voided Check(s):
I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.
Jana Stuard, Finance Director
196299, 196371, 196372, 196411, 196477, 196507
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2024.07.30 16:38:21 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Damian Rosales, Special Projects Coordinator
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 3302-2324 - ACCEPT WORK FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT – ENGINEER’S
REPORT 24-10
Background:
On July 18, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $611,000 for Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement. The work scope included improvements to sidewalks; removal/replacement of curbs-gutters and included adjacent asphalt repairs as necessary; removal and replacement of driveway approaches; miscellaneous asphalt paving; upgrades to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for access curb ramps at intersection corners and installation of detectable warnings (truncated domes) for the access ramps.
Final project costs are $665,778 and the work was satisfactorily completed on June 7, 2024. The additional work for concrete repairs and replacements within the contingency amount of $54,778 was required in order to complete existing maintenance work orders.
Contract Value Contingency Total Completed Work
Value
Balance
$611,000 $61,100 $672,100 $665,778 $6,322
Fiscal Impact:
The project was funded utilizing $587,778 of Measure R Local Return funds included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget and Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding in the
City Council August 6, 2024
Accept Project No. 3302-2324
Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement
Page No. 2
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6 amount of $78,000 for ADA curb ramp installations. No General Fund monies were used for the project. Unexpended funds are available for reprogramming.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, Objective 1, Reinvest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council accept the work completed by Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $665,778 for Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement and curb ramp installations to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jazmine Salas, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CONSOLES
Background:
As a trusted community partner, the Norwalk Public Safety Dispatch Center processes approximately 2,000 monthly quality-of-life calls. A dispatch center with such a high number of calls requires a dispatch console system that is efficient, effective, resilient, and reliable. To keep a quality dispatch console system, it is critical that the City periodically upgrade its system to streamline the dispatching process and ensure an effective response to the needs of Norwalk’s residents.
After determining that the current dispatch center required upgrades and carefully considering several public safety dispatch console vendors, staff selected Evans Consoles Inc. (Evans) as the City dispatch console vendor. Evans has provided a reliable, efficient, and customized dispatch setup that considers room dimensions and console specifications as a global leader in delivering innovative solutions for mission-critical operations. The scope of work to design, manufacture, procure, and install is well within Evans’ expertise. Evans’ experience will help the success of the dispatch console system that meets the City’s current and future needs.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost of a new console is $81,129.37 and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
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8 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Goal 1: Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with Evans Consoles, Inc. to provide a Public Safety Dispatch Console in the amount of $81,129.37; and authorize 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.
Attachments:
Campaign Contribution Form
Applicant/Interested Party
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Land use, entitlements, licenses, permits, franchises, contracts
(excluding labor and competitively bid contracts)
California Government Code Section 84308
,
commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk
City Council Member
or Planning Commissioner (if they are running for City Council) from
participating in any action related to a contract
or application
if he or she receives any political
contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous 12 months, and for
12 months following the
date a final decision
from the business or applicant.
The Levine Act also requires a member of the
Official
who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.
Contribution
Disclosure
Please list all contributions in excess of $250 (either as a single payment or in aggregate) made within the past 12 months to officers of the agency involved in the above -
mentioned
type of
proceeding by
any parties (applicants) or their agents or representatives, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other business
entities and principals thereof
. You may attach additional pages
as necessary to list contributions made to involved agency officers and provide additional information a
bout the contributor's relationship with the recipient.
Contributor
Name
/Project
:
Date of
Contribution
Recipient Officer/Candidate
Contribution
Amount
Refunded:
Date of Refund
Yes
No
No contribution made:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information which has been included in this Disclosure Form is true and correct
.
_____________________________
___
__________________________
______
________
Signature of
Applicant
Title
Date
Providing
contributions to candidates
does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does ,
however, preclude the identified City
Council Member
/Planning Commissioner
(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application. Additionally, this information
must be updated
if contributions exceed $250, and no less
than 45 days before any agency consideration of an item in which you or your company is engaged with the City.
Chief Operating Officer
✔
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 11 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025 AND AMENDING LANGUAGE
Background:
On June 17, 2003, the City and Parking Concepts Incorporated (PCI) entered into an agreement to perform parking management services for the parking lots and parking structure associated with the City’s Civic Center area. As allowed for in the agreement, the term of the agreement has been extended for additional periods with Amendment No. 10 having expired on June 30, 2024.
PCI is requesting an increase for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 for their supervisor rate and cashier rate, but is keeping the monthly base fee the same as Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Description FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25
Supervisor Hourly Rate (1 staff) $ 24.64 $ 26.40 Cashier Hourly Rate (2 staff) $ 19.46 $ 22.95 Monthly Base Fee $ 4,693.00 $ 4,693.00 Additionally, language has been added to this proposed amendment to incorporate changes to the operation when the City Hall Lawn/Entertainment District project breaks ground.
Compensation will remain the same until the service for the City Hall parking lot is no longer required. At that time, the City will be charged for one full time attendant, instead of two, an approximate savings of $3,000 monthly. The monthly base fee will also decrease by 30%, for a new monthly base fee of $3,285. The City is also charged approximately $500 a month for credit card fees.
City Council August 6, 2024
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3 To date, PCI has performed their duties in a superior manner with high regard to customer service and owner loyalty. PCI’s knowledge and expertise in the parking services business is highly regarded and a valuable tool as the City strives to provide the most efficient parking in the Civic Center area.
As there is a need to continue performing parking management services for the Civic Center area, staff is requesting City Council authorize continued service utilizing PCI for parking management services for an additional one-year term, to expire on June 30, 2025, reducing compensation when construction begins. The City may terminate the agreement, without cause, upon 30-days written notice.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY 2024/25 budget includes $185,000 in the Parking Structure budget for the continuation of this contract service.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 11, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one-year term expiring on June 30, 2025 as well as updating the payment terms; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Campaign Contribution Form
Applicant/Interested Party
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Land use, entitlements, licenses, permits, franchises, contracts (excluding labor and competitively bid contracts)
California Government Code Section 84308 , commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member or Planning Commissioner (if they are running for City Council) from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous 12 months, and for 12 months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant. The Levine Act also requires a member of the Official who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.
Contribution Disclosure
Please list all contributions in excess of $250 (either as a single payment or in aggregate) made within the past 12 months to officers of the agency involved in the above -mentioned type of proceeding by any parties (applicants) or their agents or representatives, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other business entities and principals thereof. You may attach additional pages as necessary to list contributions made to involved agency officers and provide additional information about the contributor's relationship with the recipient.
Contributor
Name/Project:
Date of
Contribution Recipient Officer/Candidate
Contribution
Amount
Refunded:
Date of Refund Yes No
No contribution made:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information which has been included in this Disclosure Form is true and correct.
________________________________ ________________________________ ________ Signature of Applicant Title Date
Providing contributions to candidates does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does , however, preclude the identified City Council Member/Planning Commissioner(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application. Additionally, this information must be updated if contributions exceed $250, and no less than 45 days before any agency consideration of an item in which you or your company is engaged with the City.
President 7/23/2024
Parking Concepts, Inc./ Parking Management
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City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-41 - FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS
Background:
The Norwalk Transportation System (NTS) receives funding under the State of California Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 4 – Local Transportation Fund and State Transit Assistance Funds (STA), Article 6.5. These state funds are allocated on a formula basis through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). NTS’s formula share of TDA and STA funds are $4,372,320 and $1,711,477, respectively for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Metro’s procedure for allocating TDA/STA funds requires submission of an annual claim form and a resolution by City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
TDA Article 4 revenues in the amount of $4,372,320 and STA Article 6.5 revenues in the amount of $1,711,477 are included in the adopted FY 2024/25 Transportation Department budget.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
City Council August 6, 2024
Resolution No. 24-41 Adopting Use of TDA Article 4 and STA Article
6.5 Funds
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5 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-41
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk is committed to providing productive/quality service on all of its transit routes; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act provides for two major sources of funding for public transportation under the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 4 - Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance (STA), Article 6.5 funds; and
WHEREAS, the Norwalk Transportation System (NTS) is eligible to claim these funds pursuant to Article 4, Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99260(a) and Article 6.5 PUC Section 99315; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) requires an annual claim in order to allocate these funds; and WHEREAS, NTS’s portion of the funds are $4,372,320 for TDA and $1,711,477 for STA funds for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.These funds are to be used to assist the Transportation Department in its on-going operations and continue to provide the most efficient service.
Section 2.The Executive Director of Regional Transportation is authorized to furnish Metro with required claim forms.
Section 3. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature on this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest hereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August 2024.
_____________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 6 - DESIGN FOR LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION - ZONE 8 - ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 24-11
Background:
The City has a Local Streets Rehabilitation Program that identifies areas within the City (Zones) where road repairs will be performed using Measure M and Measure R funding. These projects qualify for funding under the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s guidelines for both Measure R and Measure M. Zone 8 is among the zones identified for street rehabilitation.
On March 17, 2022, the City awarded an Agreement to Willdan for the design of Capital Improvement Program Project No. 7928 – Local Street Rehabilitation Zone 8 Phase II. Local Street Rehabilitation Zone 8 Phase II consisting of asphalt improvements. The previous Amendments executed on the Agreement pertaining to work on Local Street Rehabilitation Zone 8 are as follows:
On September 7, 2022, the City executed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Willdan for construction management services for CIP Project No. 7929 – Local Street Rehabilitation Zone 19 Phase II.
On August 11, 2023, The City executed amendment 2 to Professional Services Agreement to Willdan for design services for CIP Project No. 7928 – Local Street Rehabilitation Zone 8 Phase II.
City Council August 6, 2024
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6 Amendments executed for the Professional Services Agreement to Willdan are as follows:
Date Amend Amt. Contract Value Description PSA 3/17/2022 $220,000.00 $220,000.00 Zone 8 Phase 2 Design Amendment 1 9/7/2022 $93,208.00 $313,208.00 Zone 19 Phase 2 CM Amendment 2 8/11/2023 $10,500.00 $323,708.00 Zone 8 Phase 2 Design Amendment 3 9/8/2023 $93,208.00 $416,916.00 Zone 19 Phase 2 CM Amendment 4 12/20/2023 $37,497.00 $454,413.00 Zone 19 Phase 2 CM Amendment 5 9/18/2023 $20,580.00 $474,993.00 Zone 19 Phase 2 CM Amendment 6 Pending $14,300 $489,293 Zone 8 Design During construction of Project No. 7928.2, additional design support services were needed for construction survey staking and as-built development for the improvement of the alley between Newmire Ave and Foix Ave. This alley improvement was added to the Zone 8 Phase 2 improvements following award of the PSA and was not included in the initial scope of work.
Fiscal Impact:
The provided services are funded through Fiscal Year 2024/25, Measure M Bond proceeds. No General Fund monies are used for this project.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1: Re-Invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 6 for Project No. 7928 with Willdan to add design support services for Project No. 7928.2 in the amount of $14,300; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Zone 8 Map
2. Professional Services Agreement
3. Amendment 6 to PSA
4. Campaign Contribution Form
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SIXTH AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services (“Fourth Amendment”) is entered into as of ____________, 2024 and is to that certain Agreement by and between the CITY OF NORWALK, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Willdan Engineering (“Consultant”) (collectively referred to as “Parties”) dated March 17, 2022 (“Agreement”).
R E C I T A L S
A. On March 17, 2022, the Parties entered into an Agreement for Professional Services to provide Design Services for Local Streets Rehabilitation Program - Phase 2, Zone 8, City Project No. 7928, in the amount of $220,000.
B. On September 7, 2022, the Parties entered into a First Amendment to the Original Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation and add additional services for City Project No. 7929, in the amount of $93,208.
C. On August 11, 2023, the Parties entered into a Second Amendment to the Original Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation and add additional design services for City Project No. 7928, in the amount of $10,500.
D. On September 8, 2023, the Parties entered into a Third Amendment to the Original Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation and add additional services for City Project No. 7929.2, in the amount of $93,208.
E. On December 20, 2023, the Parties entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Original Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation and add additional services for City Project No. 7929.2, in the amount of $37,497.
F. On September 18, 2023, the Parties entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Original Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation and add additional services for City Project No. 7929.2, in the amount of $20,580
G. Pursuant to Sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Agreement, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to increase the maximum compensation and add additional services in accordance with Consultant’s proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A-5 for City Project No. 7920, which is hereby incorporated by reference into the Agreement.
Now, therefore, and for good consideration, the Parties agree to modify the Agreement as follows:
2 Section 1.Section 1.1, “Scope of Services”, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“1.1 Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services, as more particularly described in Exhibit A, Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, Exhibit A- 3, Exhibit A-4, and Exhibit A-5 (“Services”).”
Section 2. Section 3, “Compensation”, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“3.1.1 Compensation. As compensation for Consultant’s Design Services and to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for Project No. 7920.1, City shall pay Consultant an additional sum not-to-exceed One Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Five Dollars ($130,705.00) (the “additional compensation”), resulting in a total Compensation not-to-exceed $454,413.00. In no event shall the Consultant be paid more than the additional compensation (which includes expenses and additional services, if any) during the term of this Agreement.”
Section 3.Except as expressly modified or supplemented by this Fourth Amendment, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Fourth Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall control.
The Parties, through their respective authorized representatives, are signing this Fourth Amendment on the date stated in the introductory clause.
CITY OF NORWALK
a California municipal corporation
By:
Jesus M. Gomez
City Manager
Date:____________________________
ATTEST:
By:
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
a California Corporation
By:
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
By:
Name: __________________________
2 Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney
Title: ___________________________
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PROJECT NO. 7196, FIRESTONE
BOULEVARD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
Background:
On January 30, 2019, the City executed an agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for the design of Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Improvements. The project area is Firestone Boulevard from Studebaker Ave to Imperial Highway.
The design provides for the upgrade of the existing section of Firestone Boulevard from 4-lanes of traffic (two in each direction) and a landscaped raised median to three lanes in each direction with a center median. The project also includes design for widening of the existing bridge segment over the Union Pacific Railroad line and adjacent embankment slopes.
On February 28, 2024, the City executed Amendment No. 1 to this agreement for bid support services.
During design of the project, the project limit was divided into two phases with the first phase set at Studebaker Ave to Imperial Highway. Additional design efforts were expended in site investigations due to unexpected soil conditions and engineering design of bridge abutments and retaining structures for the railroad overcrossing widening. Design budget items were allocated from construction support to provide for the extra design efforts to avoid delays to the design project.
City Council August 6, 2024
Project No. 7196 – Agreement Amendment No. 2 for Design Services
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7 Additional funding is necessary to replenish the design budget to provide design support during construction of the project. The scope of services proposed for construction support is detailed in the proposal from Mark Thomas & Company included in Attachment No. 3.
The following is an estimated cost breakdown of the total design budget:
Agreement: $1,531,966
Amendment 1 (Bid Support): $ 34,869
Amendment 2 (Construction Support): $ 198,677
Total Estimated Budget: $1,765,512
The following is a breakdown of the total Project Costs:
Construction Cost: $13,669,231
Contingency (10%): $ 1,366,923
CM & CI: $ 2,422,746
Administration (2%): $ 349,178
Total Estimated Cost: $17,808,078
The construction start date is scheduled for August 6, 2024. The project has 350 working days to complete from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Fiscal Impact:
Project expenditures are funded through the Fiscal Year 2023/24 approved/ available Measure M Bond proceeds. No General Fund monies are used for this project. Any unexpended funds would be available for reprogramming.
As part of the approved FY 2023/24 budget, funding included for this project is as follows:
Measure M: $ 4,590,000
Measure R: $13,752,677
Proposition C: $ 170,040
Total: $18,512,757
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s strategic Plan Goal 2: Invest in street infrastructure.
City Council August 6, 2024
Project No. 7196 – Agreement Amendment No. 2 for Design Services
Page No. 3
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7 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $198,677 for Design Support Services during construction for Project No. 7196; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Amendment No. 2
2. Project Map
3. Levine Act Statement
ATTACHMENT 1
1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services (“Second Amendment”) is entered into as of ____________, 2024 and is to that certain Agreement by and between the City of Norwalk, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Mark Thomas and Company, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”) (collectively referred to as “Parties”) dated January 30, 2019 (“Agreement”).
R E C I T A L S
A. On January 30, 2019, the Parties entered into an Agreement for Professional Services to provide professional Design Services for Firestone Boulevard Widening from Hoxie Avenue to Imperial Highway (City Project No. 7196).
B. On February 28, 2024, the Parties entered into a First Amendment (“First Amendment”) to Agreement for Professional Services to increase the maximum compensation.
C. Pursuant to Sections 3, and 21 of the Agreement, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement once more to modify the Scope of Services and corresponding maximum compensation pursuant to the Consultant’s proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A-1, which is hereby incorporated by reference into the Agreement.
Now, therefore, and for good consideration, the Parties agree to modify the Agreement as follows:
Section 1.Section 1.1 of the Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services, as more particularly described in Exhibits B, B-1, and B-2 (“Services”).” Section 2.Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to include a second paragraph as follows:
“3.2 Compensation. As compensation for Consultant’s Services (as contemplated under the Second Amendment) to provide Construction Support Services for Project No. 7196, City shall pay Consultant an additional sum not-to-exceed One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars ($199,000.00) (“the additional compensation”). In no event shall the Consultant be paid more than the additional compensation (which includes expenses and additional services, if any) during the term of this Agreement.” Section 3.Except as expressly modified or supplemented by this Second Amendment, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unaltered and in full 2 force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Second Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement and any applicable amendments thereto, the provisions of this Second Amendment shall control. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
The Parties, through their respective authorized representatives, are signing this Second Amendment on the date stated in the introductory clause.
CITY OF NORWALK
a California municipal corporation
By:
Jesus M. Gomez
City Manager
Date:____________________________
ATTEST:
By:
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney
MARK THOMAS AND COMPANY, INC.
a California Corporation
By:
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
By:
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
Attachment No. 2: Prj 7196 Project Map
Project Map – 7196 Firestone Blvd Widening from Imperial to Hoxie May 7, 2024
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California Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Norwalk City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for three months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant.
The Levine Act also requires a member of the Norwalk City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.
Current Norwalk City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council-information-copy Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application, or the anticipated date of any City Council action?
___ YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):
_X_ NO
2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Norwalk City Council Member in the 12 months following any City Council action related to your proposal or application?
___ YES If yes, please identify the City Council Member(s):
_X__ NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified City Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
_____________________________ Mark Thomas & Company
Patrick Somerville, Associate Principal Company/Applicant Name Signature of Applicant
7/29/2024
Date
TO:Honorable City Council
FROM:Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY:James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources
Maria Barrera, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Cecilia Hernandez, Payroll Personnel Technician
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO CITY OF NORWALK TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Background:
On December 6, 1994, City Council adopted the Norwalk Department of Transportation System (NTS) Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Program Rules & Regulations. Subsequently, City Council has approved amendments to this policy on various occasions including the current D&A Program Rules & Regulations which were amended in March 2024 to reflect changes in federal regulatory policy and procedures and NTS Rules and Regulations.
Staff is proposing to amend the Drug and & Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations to comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines and updates regarding covered employees as it relates to the following:
Section VI: Definitions: Revised definitions to be in compliance Department of Transportation (DOT) Rule 49 CFR Part 40, Section 40.3; including:
Sec. VI (A) Adulterated Specimen;
Sec. VI (Q) Invalid Result;
Sec. VI (V) Positive Result;
Sec. VI (W1, W3, W5) Refusal to Test;
Sec. VI (Y) Screening Test Technician (STT); and
Sec. VI (Z) Split Specimen.
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
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City Council August 6, 2024
NTS Drug & Alcohol Rules & Regulations Amendment Page No. 2 Section XII: Alcohol: This section was revised to align with the random alcohol testing provisions of DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 655, Section 655.43(c), 655.43(d), and 655.43(i).
Section XIII: Prohibited Behavior – Added language to be in compliance with DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 655, Section 655.13(c) which states that the policy must include “specific information concerning the behavior and conduct prohibited by this part.” Section XIV: Types of Testing:
Sec. XIV (D) Random Testing: The current policy did not address the immediacy requirement of random testing. Policy was revised to state that employees selected for random testing must proceed immediately to the collection site, per DOT Rule 49 CFR 655, Section 655.45(h).
Added language to be in compliance with DOT Rule 49 CFR 655, Section 655.45(i) which states “a covered employee shall only be randomly tested for alcohol misuse while the employee is performing safety-sensitive functions; just before the employee is to perform safety-sensitive functions; or just after the employee has ceased performing such functions.” Sec. XIV (E) Return to Duty Testing: Revised language to align with the provisions set forth in DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40, Section 40.307 & Section
40.67. Section XXIII: Mandatory Referral to a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program – As the term Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is an industry term specific to the DOT return-to-duty process, the term SAP was removed as it is unclear if program participation is the result of a DOT violation.
Appendix B: Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) – Current Rules and Regulations used an outdated list of SAP credentials. Credentials were updated to align with DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40, Section 40.281(a). In addition, included language that remote assessments are allowed per Section 40.291(a)(1).
Meet & Confer with Employee Association:
In keeping with the meet & confer process, Transportation Department staff reviewed the updated D&A Program Rules & Regulations with the City of Norwalk City Employees Association - International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), District Lodge 947. The IAMAW agreed with these recommended revisions to the Drug & Alcohol Program Rules & Regulations.
City Council August 6, 2024
NTS Drug & Alcohol Rules & Regulations Amendment Page No. 3 Fiscal Impact: N/A
Citizens Advised: N/A
Strategic Action Plan Implementation: N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the "City of Norwalk Transportation Department Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations," as amended, August 6, 2024.
Attachments:
Drug & Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations
City of Norwalk
Transportation Department
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM
RULES & REGULATIONS
Amended
March August 2024
1 CITY OF NORWALK
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
MarchSeptember 2024
Table of Contents
Section Page No.
I. Policy Statement……………………………………………………………………………… 2
II, Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
III. Contact Person……………………………………………………………………………..... 3 IV. Applicability……………………………………………………………………………………. 3
V. Pre-emption of State and Local Laws…………………………………………………….…3 VI. Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………...… 3
VII. Education and Training…………………………………………………………………….. 8 VIII. Covered Employees…………………………………………………………….................... 9 IX. Drugs Tested and Confirmatory Cut-Off Levels………………………………………...…9 X. Illegal Drugs…………………………………………………………………………………. 10
XI. Alcohol…………………………………………………………………………………..….…. 10
XII. Prescription or Over-the-Counter Medications………………………………………..…...11 XIII. Prohibited Behavior……………………………………………………………..................... 11 XIV. Types of Testing………………………………………………………………………………. 1213 XV. Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures……………………………………………. …….….1819 XVI. Drug Testing Split Sample…………………………………………………………………... 1920 XVII. Directly Observed Urine Specimen Collection………………………………………....…..20 XVIII. Monitored Urine Specimen Collection…………………………………………………..…..21 XIX. Consequences………………………………………………………………………………… 2122
XX. Referral, Evaluation and Treatment……………………………………………………..…. 22 XXI. Confidentiality and Access to Facilities and Records………………………....................22 XXII. Disciplinary Action to be
Taken………………………………………………………………
23 XXIII. Mandatory Referral to a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program……………….….…2425 XXIV.Re-Entry to Work Following Mandatory Referral……………………………………..…...25 XXV. City Council Approval and Policy Adoption……………………………………………..….2627 Appendix AMedical Review Officer (MRO) and the Verification Process………………. …….…2728 Appendix BSubstance Abuse Professional(SAP)………………………………………………....2829 Appendix CDrug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (not covered under 49 CFR Part 655)…….…2930 Appendix DEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and Voluntary Referral……………………..3031 Appendix EReasonable Suspicion Testing Referral Form ..…………………………………...…333 Appendix FPost-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing decision Maker Form………………….…3435 Appendix G Third Party Administrator (TPA)………………...……………………….....................3637 Appendix HDesignated Employee Representative………………………………………………...3738 Appendix IVerification of Employee Notice………………………………………………………... 3839 2 Note: Additional requirements and/or disciplinary actions established under the authority of the City of Norwalk Transit System are entered in Italics.
I. POLICY STATEMENT
The City of Norwalk is committed to maintaining a safe and productive working environment. The City is also committed to providing reliable, courteous and efficient service to its bus patrons. The City recognizes the effect of substance abuse on safety and productivity and can cause a disruptive work environment.
The City recognizes that safety-sensitive employees’ use of illegal drugs and misuse of alcohol poses a significant risk to public safety, as well as the employee’s health and well being.
In keeping with this commitment, the City has adopted the Transportation Department’s Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations (“policy”) that is designed to:
A. create a work environment free from the adverse effects of drug abuse and alcohol misuse;
B. deter and detect employee’s use of illegal drugs and misuse of alcohol; C. prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances; and
D. encourage employees to seek professional assistance when personal problems, including drug and/or alcohol dependency, adversely affect his or her ability to safely perform duties assigned.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure fitness for duty and to protect employees, passengers and the general public from the safety and health risks posed by the misuse of alcohol and the use of prohibited drugs. This policy is intended to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations governing workplace anti-drug use and alcohol misuse programs in the transportation industry. They include DOT 49 CFR Part 40, as amended (Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs); 49 CFR Part 655, as amended (Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations); “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988” (see Appendix C); and CA Govt. Code Section 8350, “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990”. This policy incorporates the requirements of the above regulations for safety-sensitive employees.
3 III. CONTACT PERSON
The Designated Employer Representative (DER) authorized to receive test results and answer questions regarding the Transportation Department’s Drug and Alcohol Rules and Regulations is listed in appendix H.
In case of DER’s absence, the Director of Transportation, will assign a designee, to receive test results and answer questions regarding this policy.
Under the City’s Authority, the DER will be either a management classification or confidential personnel.
IV. APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all City of Norwalk Transportation Department safety- sensitive employees, as defined in Section VIII of this policy. It applies to off- site lunch periods and breaks when an employee is scheduled to return to work or is on-call.
All other City of Norwalk Transportation Department employees are covered by the City of Norwalk Drug and Alcohol-Free Work Environment Policy.
Further, this policy applies to any contractor who performs safety-sensitive functions and who “stands in the shoes” of the safety-sensitive employees of the City of Norwalk Transit System, unless the contractor has its own company policy that is FTA compliant with all applicable State and Federal regulations governing workplace anti-drug use and alcohol misuse programs in the transportation industry, in which case, their company policy will apply.
V. PRE-EMPTION OF STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
If any conflict occurs between State and local laws and regulation and any requirement of the above-mentioned Federal laws and regulations, the Federal laws and regulations prevail. However, Federal laws and regulations do not preempt provisions of State criminal laws that impose sanctions for reckless conduct attributed to prohibited drug use or alcohol misuse, whether the provisions apply specifically to transportation employees, employers, or the public in general.
VI. DEFINITIONS
A. Adulterated Specimen
A urine specimen that contains a substance that is not expected to be present in human urine, or contains a substance expected to be present but is at a concentration so high that it is not consistent with human urine. Physical characteristics are outside normal rangeA specimen that has been altered, as evidenced by test results showing either a 4 substance that is not a normal constituent for that type of specimen or showing an abnormal concentration of an endogenous substance..
B. Alcohol
The intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol or other low molecular weight alcohols, including methyl or isopropyl alcohol.
C. Alcohol Use
The drinking or swallowing of any beverage, liquid mixture or preparation (including medication) that contains alcohol. For purposes of this policy, alcohol is alcohol regardless of source.
D. Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
An individual who instructs and assists employees, applicants or transferees in the alcohol testing process and operates an Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) device.
E. Canceled Test
A drug or alcohol test that has a problem identified that cannot be or has not been corrected, or which Part 40 requires to be canceled. A canceled test is neither a positive nor a negative result.
F. Collector
A person who instructs and assists individuals at a collection site, who receives and makes an initial inspection of the specimen provided by the individual, and who initiates and completes the Custody and Control Form (CCF).
G. Controlled Substance
Any drug classified by the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) into the five schedules or classes on the basis of their potential for abuse, accepted medical use, and accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
H. Designated Employer Representative (DER)
An employee or employees authorized by City of Norwalk Transit to take immediate action(s) to remove employees from safety-sensitive duties, or cause employees to be removed from such duties, following a positive test, test refusal, or other policy violations.
I. Disabling Damage
5 Damage which precludes departure of a motor vehicle from the scene of the accident in its usual manner in daylight after simple repairs, including damage to motor vehicles that could have been driven, but would have been further damaged if so driven.
“Disabling damage” does not include:
1. Damage which can be remedied temporarily at the scene of the accident without special tools or parts;
2. Tire disablement without other damage even if no spare tire is available;
3. Headlamp or taillight damage; or
4. Damage to turn signals, horn, or windshield wipers, which makes them inoperative.
J. DHHS
Department of Health and Human Services
K. DOT
Department of Transportation
L. Drug(s)
The drugs for which tests are required under DOT and FTA regulations.
They are marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP) and opioids. This group of drugs is also referred to as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) panel.
M. Drug Abuse
Use of any illegal drug or controlled substance without a valid prescription, misuse of legally prescribed drugs, or use of illegally obtained prescription drugs. This includes use of prescription drugs legally prescribed to another individual.
N. Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) Device
A device that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the evidential testing of breath at the .02 and .04 alcohol concentrations and appears on ODAPC's Web page for "Approved Evidential Breath Measurement Devices" because it conforms with the model specifications available from NHTSA.
O. Alcohol Screening Device (ASD)
6 A breath or saliva device, other than an EBT, that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and appears on ODAPC's web page for "Approved Screening Devices to Measure Alcohol in Bodily Fluids" because it conforms to the model specifications from NHTSA.
P. FTA
Federal Transit Administration
Q. Invalid ResultDrug Test
The result reported by an HHS-certified laboratory in accordance with the criteria established by HHS when a positive, negative, adulterated, or substituted result cannot be established for a specific drug or specimen validity test.The result of a urine drug test that contains an unidentified adulterant or an unidentified interfering substance, has abnormal physical characteristics, or has an endogenous substance at an abnormal concentration that prevents the laboratory from completing or obtaining a valid drug test result.
R. Public Transportation
Vehicles used to transport the public, whether in revenue service or not, or those used for ancillary services.
S. Medical Review Officer (MRO)
A licensed physician (medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy) responsible for receiving laboratory drug test results, who has knowledge of substance abuse disorders, and has the appropriate medical training to interpret and evaluate an individual’s confirmed drug and/or validity test results together with the individual’s medical history and any other relevant biomedical information. (See Appendix A for a detailed discussion of the MRO’s roles and responsibilities).
T. Negative Dilute Specimen
A specimen which contains no prohibited drug or the concentration of the drug is less than the cut off level, but the creatinine and specific gravity values are lower than expected for human urine. (See Section XV DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROCEDURES for more information concerning re-tests).
U. Alcohol Violation
The presence of alcohol in the body at a concentration of 0.04 or greater as measured by an EBT device.
V. Positive ResultDrug Test
7 Any urine that is chemically tested (screened and confirmed), shows the presence of controlled substances, and is verified by the MROThe result reported by an HHS-certified laboratory when a specimen contains a drug or drug metabolite equal to or greater than the cutoff concentrations.
W. Refusal to Test
Includes, but is not limited to, circumstances or behaviors such as:
1. Failure to appear at the collection site for any test in the time (exceptallotted. This excludes pre-employment tests) within a reasonable time as determined by the employer.ing for
employment candidates, but includes safety-sensitive employees returning from a 90-day leave of absence;
2. Leaving the collection site before the testing process is completed, except in pre-employment situations where leaving the site before the testing process begins is not deemed to be a test refusal;
3. Failure or refusal to provide a specimen for a drug or alcohol testurine or breath specimen as required by DOT Part 40;
4. Failure to permit the observation or monitoring of specimen collection when it is required;
5. Failure to provide a sufficient amount of specimen for a drug or alcohol test urine or breath specimen without a valid medical explanation;
6. Failure or refusal to take a second test when required;
7. Failure to undergo a medical evaluation when required. (In the case of a pre-employment test, the individual is deemed to have refused to test only if the test is conducted following a contingent offer of employment.);
8. Failure to cooperate with any part of the testing process (e.g., refusing to wash hands or empty pockets after being directed to do so by the collector, or behaving in a confrontational manner that disrupts the collection process);
9. Leaving the scene of the accident without just cause prior to submitting to a test;
10. If the MRO reports a verified adulterated or substituted test result;
11. Refuse to sign Step 2 of the Alcohol Testing Form;
8 12. An employee admits to the collector or MRO that he or she adulterated or substituted their specimen;
13. The employee fails to follow the observer’s instructions to raise and lower their clothing and to turn around to permit the observer to determine if the employee has a prosthetic or other device that could be used to interfere with the collection process; or
14. The employee possesses or wears a prosthetic or other device that could be used to interfere with the collection process.
Note: A refusal to test carries the same consequences and disciplinary actions as a positive test result.
X. Safety-Sensitive Employee
As defined by the FTA, safety-sensitive employees include those who perform, are ready to perform, or may be called upon to perform, the following safety-sensitive functions:
•Operating a revenue service vehicle, even when it is not in revenue service.
•Operating a non-revenue service vehicle when required to be operated by a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder; •Controlling dispatch or movement of a revenue service vehicle; •Maintaining (including repairs, overhaul and rebuilding) a revenue service vehicle or equipment used in revenue service.
Y. Screening Test Technician (STT)
A person who instructs and assists employees in the alcohol testing process and operates an Alcohol Screening Device (ASD).A person who instructs and assists employees in the alcohol testing process and operates an alcohol screening device, such as a breath or saliva device other than an EBT.
Z. Split Specimen
In drug testing, a part of the urine specimen that is sent to a first laboratory and retained unopenedstored with its original seal intact, and which is transported to a second DHHS-certified laboratory for retesting upon at the employee’s request following a verified positive or a verified adulterated or substituted test result form the primary specimenMRO verification of the primary specimen as positive, adulterated or substituted..
9 AA. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
A person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. (See Appendix C for a detailed discussion of the SAP’s roles and responsibilities.) BB. Substituted Specimen
A employee’s specimen not consistent with a normal human specimen, as determined by HHS (e.g., a urine specimen with creatinine and specific gravity values that are so diminished or so divergent that they are not consistent with normal human urine).A specimen with creatinine and specific gravity values that are so diminished that they are not consistent with human urine.
VII. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The education and ongoing awareness component of this policy will include displaying posters, “Helpline Phone Numbers”, distributing the drug and alcohol policy and other informational materials to all employees, and periodic informational seminars.
As required by FTA regulation, City of Norwalk Transportation Department will provide all safety-sensitive employees a minimum of 60 minutes of training on the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, the work environment, and on the signs and symptoms that may indicate prohibited drug use. See Appendix A for detailed information on the signs, symptoms, health effects and consequences of alcohol misuse.
Supervisors or company officials who may make reasonable suspicion referrals shall receive a minimum of 60 minutes of training on the physical, behavioral and performance indicators of probable drug use, and at least 60 minutes of probable alcohol misuse.
VIII. COVERED EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all covered employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol testing administered in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 655. A refusal to submit to a test as directed will be considered to be a positive test result and the employee will be subject to all the consequences stated in this policy. (See Section VI. DEFINITIONS for specific circumstances or behaviors that are considered refusal to test.) Covered employees include all safety-sensitive employees, as defined in Section VI of this policy. Using this definition, safety-sensitive employees include the following employee classifications:
•Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
•Lead Equipment Mechanic
10 •Equipment Mechanic
•Mechanic Trainee
•Equipment Service Worker
•Equipment Service Helper
•Transit Safety & Training Coordinator
•Senior Transit Operations Supervisor
•Transportation Operations Supervisor
•Transportation Operations Supervisor II
•Dispatcher
•Bus Operator (full-time & hourly/part-time)
•Bus Operator Trainee
IX. DRUGS TESTED AND CONFIRMATORY CUT-OFF LEVELS
The type of drugs that will be tested for include:
•Marijuana metabolites1
•Cocaine metabolites
•Opioids
- Codeine
- Morphine
- Heroin
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
•Phencyclidine
•Amphetamines
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- MDMA (Ecstacy)
- MDA (methylenedioxyamphetamine
The test will be considered positive if the amounts of the drug(s) and/or its metabolites are above the minimum threshold established in 49 CFR Part 40 as amended.
X. ILLEGAL DRUGS
1 Although Assembly Bill 2188, effective January 1, 2024, amended California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, to prohibit employers from engaging in any adverse employment action against employees for off duty and away from the worksite use of marijuana, this law does not apply to employees covered under this Policy. Federal Law Requires applicants or employees to be tested for controlled substances (including marijuana1) and does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/dot- recreational-marijuana-notice.)
11 The prohibited drugs (and drug metabolites) listed in Section IX are always illegal and employees are prohibited from consuming any of them at all times.
Employees may be tested for illegal drugs anytime they are on duty or subject to duty. Illegal use includes the use of any illegally obtained prescription drugs or the misuse of legally prescribed drugs.
XI. ALCOHOL
Safety-sensitive employees are prohibited from consuming alcohol in any form:
1. While performing safety-sensitive functions;
2. Within four (4) hours prior to performing safety-sensitive functions;
3. While they are on call; or
4. Within eight (8) hours following an accident requiring a post-accident alcohol test, unless the test was completed within eight (8) hours.
Random, and reasonable suspicion and follow-up alcohol tests are conducted only just before the employee is to perform safety-sensitive functions, during while the employee is performing safety sensitive functions andor just after the employee’s performance of the employee has ceased a performing safety- sensitive functions. Under DOT and FTA, an alcohol test with a BAC of 0.04 or greater is considered a violation of the federal rules. An employee is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive duties while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater.
If a safety-sensitive employee tests for alcohol at a concentration equal to or greater than 0.02 but less than 0.04, he or she cannot continue to perform any safety-sensitive function until eight (8) hours have passed, or the employee was re-tested and the result was less than 0.02.
XII. PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION
The City prohibits the use or possession of any prescription drug by a safety- sensitive employee other than the employee for whom the drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. A prescription is valid only if it is in writing and indicates the employee’s name, date, the name of the substance, quantity or amount to be taken, the period of authorization, and the prescribing physician’s name and signature. It is a violation of this policy to use any prescription drug in a manner that is inconsistent with the prescription.
Safety-sensitive employees must advise their supervisor of the use or influence of any prescription or over-the-counter medication or drug, prior to beginning work, when taking the medication or drug could interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or the operation of City equipment. An employee’s failure to provide this notice in a timely manner is considered a violation of this policy and subject to progressive disciplinary action in keeping 12 with the City of Norwalk Rules & Regulations Section 12 Reprimand, Suspension, Demotion and Discharge.
It is the employee’s responsibility to determine from an appropriate medical professional, at the time medication is prescribed or when an employee intends to take a potentially impairing over-the-counter medication, whether it might significantly impair the employee’s ability to perform safety-sensitive duties. In the event there is a question regarding an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform assigned duties while using such medications or drugs, the City may require clearance from a qualified physician.
XIII. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
1. Performing safety-sensitive duties following verification that the employee has failed a test authorized by the FTA rules.
2. Refusing to submit immediately to any alcohol or drug test, as defined in Section VI. W. of this policy.
3. 3. An employee is prohibited from leaving the scene of an accident prior to being transported for testing when Post Accident testing has been determined or submitting to a test without notifying the employer of his/her location.
4. A covered employee is prohibited from using alcohol while performing safety-sensitive functions. No employer having actual knowledge that a covered employee is using alcohol while performing safety-sensitive functions shall permit the employee to perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions.
5. Employer shall prohibit a covered employee from using alcohol within four (4) hours prior to performing safety-sensitive functions.
No employer having actual knowledge that a covered employee has used alcohol within four (4) hours of performing a safety- sensitive function shall permit the employee to perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions. Employer shall prohibit the consumption of alcohol for the specified on-call hours of each covered employee who is on-call. The procedure shall include: (1) The opportunity for the covered employee to acknowledge the use of alcohol at the time he or she is called to report to duty and the inability to perform his or her safety- sensitive function. (2) The requirement that the covered employee take an alcohol test, if the covered employee has acknowledged the use of alcohol, but claims ability to perform his or her safety- sensitive function.
Under the City’s authority, an employee is prohibited from doing the following:
13 4. Being under the influence of, possessing or consuming any amount of alcoholic beverage while at work, while off work but on standby time, on City property or in a City vehicle.
5. Consuming any amount of alcoholic beverage or entering establishments where the sale of alcohol is the primary business while in City issued work uniform, even when off duty.
6. Absence or tardiness as a result of having been under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances during non- work time.
7. Ingesting, injecting, or otherwise using alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances while performing job duties, except in accordance with Section XII of this policy.
8. Performing safety-sensitive duties following verification that the employee has failed a test under the authority of the City.
9. Manufacturing, possessing, distributing, dispensing, purchasing, or selling alcohol and or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia to any person, including another employee, either directly or indirectly through another party, on City premises, in City vehicles or while on City business.
10. Consuming alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances during the eight hours immediately following an accident in which the employee was involved, or until the employee undergoes a post- accident alcohol or drug test, whichever comes first.
11. Refusing to submit to a search of personal properties when directed by the City, upon reasonable suspicion.
If an employee violates any of these prohibitions, that employee, at a minimum, will be removed from safety-sensitive duty and placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation. Additionally, the employee, if found to be in violation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
XIV. TYPES OF TESTING
A. Pre-Employment Testing
An applicant candidate being considered for a safety-sensitive position or employees transferring from a non-safety-sensitive to a safety-sensitive position will be required to take a pre-employment drug test. The candidate or transferee will not be allowed to perform a safety-sensitive function unless the drug test result is a verified negative.
Any new hire or employee who has not performed safety-sensitive functions for 90 consecutive calendar days, regardless of the reason, 14 and has not been in the random pool during that time, shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, with a verified negative test result, before being allowed to perform safety-sensitive functions.
The City of Norwalk Transportation Department does not conduct pre- employment alcohol testing.
If a pre-employment drug test is canceled, the individual will be required to take another pre-employment drug test with a verified negative result.
As required by the DOT regulations, the City will request all applicants and employees being considered for the first time for a safety-sensitive position to provide written consent for release of drug and alcohol testing records from prior DOT-regulated employers for the two-year period prior to the date of application or transfer. If the applicant or employee refuses to give this written consent, he or she will not be hired into the safety- sensitive position. These records will include:
•Alcohol tests with a result of .04 or higher alcohol concentration; •Verified positive drug tests;
•Refusals to be tested (including verified adulterated or substituted drug test results);
•Other violations of DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations; and
•With respect to any employee who violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation, documentation of the employee’s successful completion of DOT return-to-duty requirements (including follow- up tests).
The City will request and obtain this information before the applicant or employee first performs safety-sensitive functions, if feasible, or as soon as possible.
The City will also request the applicant or employee provide information regarding whether he or she has tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the employee applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.
If the applicant or employee had a positive test or a refusal to test in the past two years, proof of having successfully completed a referral, evaluation and treatment plan, including proof of completing the Return to Duty process must be presented before being considered for a safety sensitive position, or before being allowed to continue to perform safety- 15 sensitive duties beyond 30 days, unless the City has documented a good faith effort to obtain this documentation.
The City of Norwalk requires a post offer employment drug screen on all persons offered employment to comply with the Drug Free Workplace policy.
B. Reasonable Suspicion Testing
When a supervisor, or other company official, has reasonable suspicion to believe that the covered employee has used a prohibited drug and/or engaged in alcohol misuse, a drug and/or alcohol test will be conducted.
The referral will be made by a Supervisor and/or company official who has been trained in detecting the indicators of drug use and alcohol misuse, based on the specific, contemporaneous, and articulable observations. These include but are not limited to the following appearance or physical and behavioral indicators:
•Slurred speech;
•Glassy or bloodshot eyes;
•Distinctive body odor; including odor of alcohol
•Unsteady walking and movement;
•A near accident or other safety violation;
•Physical or verbal altercation;
•Possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia;
•Sleeping on the job;
•Abnormal or erratic behavior;
•Information provided either by reliable and credible sources that can be corroborated through direct observation by a trained supervisor or company official;
The Supervisor’s observations will be documented and such documentation will be kept in the employee’s confidential drug and/or alcohol testing file. (See Appendix E).
A reasonable suspicion alcohol test will be conducted only if the reasonable suspicion observation is made just before, during or just after the employee has ceased performing a safety-sensitive function. 16 Reasonable suspicion drug tests must be conducted any time a covered employee is on duty. “On-Duty” time is defined as on the clock.
Once a Supervisor and/or company official has made a reasonable suspicion determination, he or she must remove the employee from performing any safety-sensitive functions and arrange to have the employee accompanied to the testing site immediately. Following testing, the Transportation Department will arrange to have the employee transported home, either by staff or through contractual agreement with a taxi service provider.
Documentation must be maintained if an alcohol test is not administered within two hours following the reasonable suspicion determination. After eight (8) hours, all attempts to administer an alcohol test must cease and the reason shall be documented.
C. Post Accident Testing
For purpose of this policy, “accident” is defined as an occurrence involving a public transportation vehicle where the result is:
1. An individual dies;
2. An individual suffers a bodily injury and immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene;
3. The public transportation vehicle involved is a bus, van, or automobile and any of the vehicles involved in the accident suffers a disabling damage as a result of the accident and is transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other vehicle.
4. Under the City’s authority:
•An accident involving City property, employee or client which does not meet the FTA post-accident testing thresholds.
Any covered employee operating a public transportation vehicle, or other covered employee whose performance could have contributed to the accident, as determined by the supervisor, using the best information available at the time of an accident, shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The operation of a vehicle includes operation of its lift.
The supervisor who determines that the employee’s performance could not have contributed to the accident and makes a decision not to administer post-accident drug and/or alcohol testing, must document this decision in detail including the decision making process used to reach this decision. (See Appendix F).
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol for eight (8) hours following an accident or until the post accident alcohol testing is completed. The 17 City will attempt to complete the Post accident alcohol test within two (2) hours of the accident. If the alcohol test is not administered within two hours following the accident, the City shall prepare and maintain on file a record stating the reasons why the alcohol test was not administered within two hours and continue attempts to administer an alcohol test up to eight (8) hours. After eight hours have elapsed, attempts to administer an alcohol test will cease and the report will be updated to reflect the reason(s) for the inability to test..
A covered employee required to be drug tested following an accident must be drug tested as soon as practical but within 32 hours of the accident. If unable to test within 32 hours, the City will document the reason for the delay.
The employee must remain readily available for drug and alcohol testing and notify their supervisor or DER of his or her location if testing does not take place immediately following the accident. Failure to do this will be deemed by the City to be a refusal to submit to testing on the part of the employee. The required post-accident drug and alcohol testing will not delay the necessary medical attention for injured persons following the accident.
If unable to conduct FTA post-accident tests because of time limitations, test results of a blood, urine, or breath test for the use of prohibited drugs or alcohol misuse, conducted by Federal, State or local officials and obtained by City of Norwalk Transit will be used, if the test conforms to the applicable agency’s testing requirements.
Fatal Accidents:
When there is a loss of human life, each surviving safety-sensitive employee operating a City of Norwalk Transit System public transportation vehicle involved at the time of the accident shall be tested for drugs and alcohol. Any safety-sensitive employee not in the vehicle, but whose performance could have contributed to the accident shall also be tested.
Non-Fatal Accidents:
Following a non-fatal accident (see TYPES OF TESTING XIV, C, Post Accident Testing) in which a public transportation vehicle is involved, each covered employee shall be tested, unless the employee’s performance can be completely discounted as having contributed to the accident. Any other covered employee whose performance could have contributed to the accident shall be tested.
Transportation Department personnel will transport the employee to the collection site for testing. If necessary, the Transportation Department will arrange to have the employee transported home. The employee will 18 be placed on Administrative Leave, with pay, pending a verified negative drug and alcohol test result.
D. Random Testing
The FTA regulation requires safety-sensitive employees to undergo random drug and alcohol tests to deter the use of prohibited drugs and the misuse of alcohol.
The selection of safety-sensitive employees for random drug and alcohol testing will be made using a scientifically-valid method that ensures covered employees that they will have an equal chance of being selected each time the selections are made.
Employees selected for random testing must proceed immediately to the collection site once notified, per section 49 CFR Part 655, §655.45(h).
Norwalk Transit System will make every effort to spread random testing reasonably throughout the calendar year, all days of the week and all hours when safety-sensitive functions are performed. Testing dates and times are unannounced and employees will be transported to the collection site upon notification.
Random Testing may occur anytime an employee is on duty so long as the employee is notified prior to the end of the shift.
A covered employee shall only be randomly tested for alcohol misuse while the employee is performing safety-sensitive functions; just before the employee is to perform safety-sensitive functions; or just after the employee has ceased performing such functions.
Employees who provide advance, written notice of verifiable scheduled medical or childcare commitments will be randomly drug tested no later than three hours before the end of their shift and randomly alcohol tested no later than 30 minutes before the end of their shift.
Verifiable documentation of a previously scheduled medical or childcare commitments, for the period immediately following an employee's shift, must be provided at least five hours before the end of the employee's shift. If a work shift is less than five hours, then notification is required upon reporting for work and prior to beginning their work shift.
The total number of safety-sensitive employees subject to random drug and /or alcohol tests will meet the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) annual minimum random testing rates as set in the Federal Register as per 49 CFR Part 655, §655.45b .
City of Norwalk Transit System contracts with a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to make the monthly random selection. (See Appendix G).
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19 E. Return to Duty Testing
An employee who has refused to submit to a test, or otherwise violated the regulation, or has a verified positive drug test result and/or has a confirmed alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater, shall not be allowed to perform a safety-sensitive function until he or she has completed the return-to-duty process. This includes evaluation by a SAP and the successful completion of the recommended rehabilitation, treatment or education program and a verified negative result on a Return to Duty drug test and/or alcohol test less than 0.02.
The SAP can recommend drug follow-up testing and alcohol follow-up testing for a single drug violation or a single alcohol violation if the SAP determines that is necessary.An employee must be tested for the substance that resulted in the positive result and may be tested for both drug and alcohol.
A test that has been determined “cancelled” must be repeated. There must be negative result on a Return to Duty test.
A “Return to Duty” test is required to be conducted under direct observation. when an employee has had prior positives and refusals to test.
F. Follow-up Testing
A SAP will prescribe follow-up testing for each employee who returns to duty following a positive drug and/or alcohol test or a test refusal. There must be a negative result on all prescribed follow-up testing. The testing period is for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of five years.
During the first 12 months the employee returns to work, the minimum number of tests is six. These tests are random and announced and separate from the random testing.
A “Follow-Up” test is required to be conducted under direct observation. when an employee has had a prior positive test result or refusal to test.
A test that has been determined “cancelled” must be repeated. There must be a negative result on a Follow-up test.
G. Retest for BAC Test result of 0.02 or greater, but less than 0.04.
The employee will be removed from safety-sensitive duties for at least eight (8) hours or unless a re-test shows a result of less than 0.02.
XV. DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING PROCEDURES
All DOT drug and alcohol tests required under this policy will be administered in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, as amended (Procedures for Transportation 20 Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs). A copy of 49 CFR Part 40 is available in the Transportation Administration Office.
Throughout the testing process, the privacy of the employee will be protected and the integrity and validity of the process will be maintained. The drug testing procedure will include a split specimen collection method and a Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form with a unique identification number to ensure that the correct test result is attributed to the correct employee. An initial screening test using an immunoassay technique will be performed. If the specimen is positive for one or more of the drugs tested, then a confirmation test will be performed in accordance with Part 40 procedures, as amended. If the test is confirmed positive, the MRO shall conduct a verification process, which includes giving the employee an opportunity to provide a valid medical explanation for the positive test result. The laboratory is required to keep positive, adulterated, substituted or invalid specimens for one year, or longer if requested.
Additionally, the laboratory will conduct analyses to determine if a urine specimen has been adulterated, tampered with or diluted. Safety-sensitive employees will be required to take a second test with no advance notice if the MRO reports a “negative-dilute” test result. Depending on the creatinine level reported by the laboratory, the MRO may order the second test to be directly observed. Should this second test result in another negative-dilute, the test will be considered a negative and no additional testing will be required unless the City is directed to do so by the MRO. The result of the second test becomes the test of record.
Dilute Positive tests are treated as a verified positive test result.
If the laboratory reports to the MRO an “Invalid Result” or “Rejected for Testing” (because of a fatal or uncorrectable flaw), a recollection may be required and depending on the circumstances, the MRO may require a directly observed collection.
Tests for alcohol concentration will be conducted using an alcohol screening device or an evidential breath testing (EBT) device. If the screen test result is at
0.02 BAC or greater, only an EBT can be used to confirm the alcohol test result.
A DOT Alcohol Testing Form will be used and a sequential number will be assigned to each test.
XVI. DRUG TESTING SPLIT SAMPLE (DOT TESTS ONLY)
During collection, the urine specimen will be split and poured into two specimen bottles. This provides the employee or applicant with the option of having an analysis of the split sample performed at a separate DHHS certified laboratory should the primary specimen test result be confirmed positive or the test be considered a refusal because of adulteration or substitution. Primary and Split specimens that are reported as positive, adulterated, substituted or invalid must be retained for a minimum of one year.
21 The employee or applicant has 72 hours, after being informed by the MRO of a verified positive test or a test refusal, to request a test of the split sample, verbally or in writing. The results of a split specimen are reported to both the employer and employee, regardless of who pays for the test. The process of split testing cannot be stopped on a positive test result or adulterated specimen result if the employee is unwilling or unable to pay.
It is the City of Norwalk Transit System’s policy that the cost of testing the split sample will be the responsibility of the employee or applicant. Should the result of the second test be negative, the City will reimburse the employee.
Applicants will be required to bear the expense of the second test.
XVII. DIRECTLY OBSERVED URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION
The direct observation procedure requires the observer to check for prosthetic devices that are designed to tamper with specimens or bring “clean” urine into collections so specimens will test negative. The direct observation procedures require the observer to check for these devices when an employee is subject to an observed collection.
The guidelines require the observer to instruct the employee having an observed collection to raise clothing above the navel; lower clothing to mid- thigh; then turn around to show the same gender observer that they do not have prosthetic devices for “beating” the tests. If no device is detected, the employee is permitted to return clothing to its proper observed-collection position. Then the observed collection will take place.
The observer need not be the collector, but must be of the same gender as the donor. The observer is responsible for ensuring that the specimen goes from the employee’s body into the collection container. If the employee declines to allow a directly observed collection when required under this policy, it is considered a refusal to test.
1. Under the following circumstances, the employer will direct the employee to undergo an immediate urine specimen collection under direct observation with no advance notice to the employee. The employee will receive an explanation of the reason for an observed collection. (a) If the laboratory reported to the MRO that a specimen is invalid; and the MRO reported to City of Norwalk Transit that there was not an adequate medical explanation;
(b) If the MRO reported to City of Norwalk Transportation Department that the original positive, adulterated, or substituted test result had to be cancelled because the test of the split specimen could not be performed; or
(c) The laboratory reported to the MRO that the specimen was negative- dilute with a creatinine concentration greater than or equal to 2 mg/dL 22 but less than or equal to 5 mg/dL and the MRO reported the specimen to City of Norwalk Transportation Department as a negative-dilute and that a second collection must take place under direct observation.
2. An employer must direct a collection under direct observation of an employee if the drug test is a Return-to-Duty or a Follow-up test.
3. The collector will immediately conduct a collection under direct observation and explain to the employee the reason for a directly observed collection, if:
(a) Directed by the Employer Designated Representative (DER) to do so; or
(b) If the collector observes materials brought to the collection site or the employee’s conduct clearly indicates an attempt to tamper with a specimen; or
(c) If the temperature on the original specimen is out of range (below
90.0 deg. and above 100.0 deg. F); or
(d) If the original specimen appeared to have been tampered with.
XVIII. MONITORED URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Under those circumstances when a multi-stall restroom cannot be adequately secured for urine specimen collection, the collector will conduct a monitored collection to ensure the collection is performed in a secured environment. A monitor must be of the same gender as the donor, unless the monitor is a medical professional. A monitored collection must take place in a secure room that does not permit access to anyone except the employee and the monitor, who does not have to be a qualified collector. The monitor will not directly observe the collection, however, if there is indication of tampering with the specimen, an additional collection can be ordered under direct observation. If the employee declines to permit a collection to be monitored, the employee is considered to have refused a test.
XIX. CONSEQUENCES
FTA regulations require that a person covered by this policy who has a verified positive drug test result, or has a confirmed alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater, or refuses to submit to a drug or alcohol test (including adulteration or substitution) shall be:
A. immediately removed from performing safety-sensitive functions; and B. referred to at least two SAPs for evaluation and shall meet the requirements for returning to duty, including taking a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test.
23 In the event of a positive test result of an applicant or an employee being considered for a safety-sensitive position, it is the City’s policy, that beyond a referral to a SAP, the City has no other obligations and the individual will not be hired or transferred to the safety-sensitive position. In the event, the applicant is an existing employee, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
If an employee has an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than
0.04, the employee will not be permitted to perform a safety-sensitive function within 8 hours of the alcohol test or until a re-test shows an alcohol result below
0.02. XX. REFERRAL, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT
If an employee, including an applicant tests positive for drug(s) or alcohol or refuses to submit to a test when required, City of Norwalk Transit Transportation Department shall make a referral to at least two DOT- qualified SAPs acceptable to City of Norwalk.
XXI. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES AND RECORDS The City shall maintain records pertaining to each covered employee’s use of prohibited drugs or misuse of alcohol, including records pertaining to alcohol and drug tests for a period of five years. All such records will be maintained in a confidential folder that is separate from the employee’s general personnel folder. Access to records in the folder will be limited to the Designated Employer Representatives or limited authorized personnel on a strictly need-to- know basis and to the tested employee upon written request.
Except as required by law, or expressly authorized in the FTA regulations, an employee must give written consent for release of information pertaining to information maintained by these regulations to an identified person.
Employees drug and alcohol test records shall be disclosed when requested by the National Transportation Safety Board as they relate to the accident under investigation.
The Secretary of Transportation or any DOT agency is allowed access to all facilities and records compiled in compliance with the requirements of these regulations.
Data regarding drug and alcohol testing programs and other information pertaining to the employer’s anti-drug and alcohol misuse programs shall be disclosed to the Secretary of Transportation or any DOT agency with regulatory authority over the employer.
Records shall be made available to a subsequent employer upon receipt of a written request from the covered employee. Subsequent disclosure is permitted only as expressly authorized by the covered employee’s request. 24 Disclosures, without employee consent, may also occur under the following circumstances:
•When the information is compelled by law or by judicial or administrative process;
•When the information has been placed at issue by the employee in a formal dispute between the employer and the employee;
•When the information is to be used in administering an employee benefit plan;
•When the information is needed by medical personnel for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient who is unable to authorize disclosure; or •When requested by the Department of Transportation or any state or local official with regulatory authority over the City or any of its safety- sensitive employees.
XXII DISCIPLINARY ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
Under the authority of the City of Norwalk, any violation of these rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
The disciplinary action taken will depend upon the severity of the infraction and the employee’s previous drug and/or alcohol testing record.
Disciplinary action taken pursuant to this policy will comply with the City’s applicable discipline rules and procedures, as well as applicable requirements under state and federal law.
The following procedures shall be followed for a positive drug test result and/or alcohol violation at 0.04 BAC or greater:
POST ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION AND RANDOM TEST
First positive drug test result or alcohol violation at 0.04 or greater:
1) Removal from Safety Sensitive duties
2) Referral to at least two Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) If not terminated, as a condition of continued employment, the employee must:
3) Participate in a City approved substance abuse program 4) Test negative for drug and/or alcohol on a Return to Duty test 5) Sign a “Return to Work Agreement”
In Post Accident cases involving fatality, severe injury or property damage, the steps listed for the first positive drug test result or an alcohol violation at 0.04 or 25 greater may be bypassed and those described for the second positive/alcohol violation at 0.04 or greater Post Accident test result may be applied.
In Reasonable Suspicion cases, disciplinary action may be taken, up to and including termination.
Second positive drug test result and/or alcohol violation at 0.04 or greater:
1) Removal from Safety Sensitive duties
2) Referral to at least two Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) 3) Termination from employment.
RETURN TO DUTY TEST
Positive drug test result and/or alcohol violation at 0.04 or greater:
1) Removal from Safety Sensitive duties
2) Referral to at least two Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) 3) Termination from employment
FOLLOW UP TEST
First positive drug test result and/or alcohol violation at 0.04 or greater:
1) Removal from Safety Sensitive Duties
2) Referral to at least two Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) 3) Termination from employment.
XXIII. MANDATORY REFERRAL TO A SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHABILITITION PROGRAM (DOT violation referral will be to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) / non-DOT violation referral will be to a Substance Abuse Counselor under City authority.
The City recognizes that assistance through a City-approved substance abuse program, rather than disciplinary action, in conjunction with some forms of discipline, may be appropriate in certain circumstances. As a condition of continued employment, mandatory enrollment and participation in a City- approved substance abuse program, along with conditions of discipline, short of termination, may be made as follows:
A. Upon a first offense of a violation of this Policy, not involving actual on-the- job impairment, an employee will normally be given the option of mandatory referral to a substance abuse program, as a condition of continued employment with the City. The employee will be relieved from safety- sensitive duties as required by the FTA rules, until completion of the rehabilitation program, to the satisfaction of the SAP, have a “negative” Return to Duty drug test result and/or alcohol test result below 0.02, and as 26 a condition of continued employment, sign a “Return to Work Agreement”, as discussed further below;
B. An employee subject to mandatory referral must agree to participate and successfully complete a City approved substance abuse program as determined by the SAP. An employee who refuses to comply with a mandatory referral is subject to discipline, up to and including termination; C. If an employee fails to conform to the requirements of the substance abuse program and/or fails to complete the program and/or fails to remain drug and/or alcohol free, the employee may be terminated. As part of the terms of the mandatory referral, the employee must agree that the SAP will report to the City any failure to cooperate in the substance abuse program or to progress through the program to the satisfaction of the SAP; D. The City will allow the employee to take one leave of thirty (30) days or less and to use accumulated sick leave or other leave credits while the employee participates in the substance abuse program. If no leave credits are available, the employee may be placed on a leave of absence without pay, subject to management approval, throughout the duration of the rehabilitation or treatment program.
XXIV. RE-ENTRY TO WORK FOLLOWING MANDATORY REFERRAL
An employee wishing to return to work after a mandatory referral must agree to the terms of a Return to Work Agreement, the terms of which shall be established by the City of Norwalk in its sole discretion. That Agreement may include, but is not limited, to the following:
A. Release to Work: Submission of a release to work statement which is satisfactory to the City of Norwalk, from a SAP;
B. Follow-up Care: Submission of an after care and follow-up treatment procedures with a counselor or specialist which would last a minimum of twelve weeks, or longer as specified by the City-approved SAP.
C. A negative “Return to Duty” test result, in accordance with established testing procedures.
D. Periodic and Unannounced Testing: The employee must submit to continued periodic and unannounced drug and alcohol testing for at least twelve (12) and up to sixty (60) months after successful completion of the substance abuse program. The frequency and duration of the follow-up testing will be recommended by the SAP with a minimum of six (6) tests performed during the first 12 months after the employee has returned to duty.
E. Submission of a “Return to Work Agreement” signed by the employee. 27 Grounds for Termination: The employee may be terminated if: (a) the employee fails to successfully complete a treatment program, (b) the employee fails to comply with the “Return to Work Agreement”, (c) the employee violates this policy while enrolled in a treatment/rehabilitation program, and/or (d) the employee violates this policy after re-entry to work or tests positive after re- entry.
XXV. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL AND POLICY ADOPTION
28 Appendix A
MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER
AND THE VERIFICATION PROCESS
Dr. Mark A. Peacock performs the services of Medical Review Officer for City of Norwalk Transportation Department’s drug testing program. He is a licensed physician and has knowledge of controlled substance abuse disorders and has the appropriate training to interpret and evaluate an employee’s confirmed positive, adulterated, substituted and invalid test results from the laboratory, or a legitimate medical explanation for the test result. The MRO acts as “gatekeeper” and advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing procedures in accordance with DOT CFR Part 40.
The MRO’s responsibilities include the following:
A. Receives and reviews the Chain of Custody Form (CCF) and the laboratory test results for accuracy and determines if there are correctable errors or problems that could deem a test to be cancelled. Following an investigation, the MRO will notify the appropriate parties where possible.
B. Ensure the timely flow of test results and related information to the Designated Employer Representative (DER).
C. Protects the employee’s privacy in reporting results in a confidential manner.
D. Conduct a telephone or direct verification interview with the employee to discuss a non-negative test result, while maintaining confidentiality. In the telephone interview, explain to the employee that if he or she declines to discuss the result, he will verify the test as positive or if applicable, as a refusal to test because of adulteration or substitution.
At a minimum, three attempts, spaced over a 24-hour period will be made to reach the employee at the day and evening phone numbers listed on the CCF. (The MRO will allow the employee to present information within 60 days of any serious illness, injury or circumstances that precluded contact with the MRO.) E. If unable to contact the employee, contact the DER with instructions to have the employee contact the MRO within 72 hours.
F. Verify the test result as either negative, positive, test cancelled, or refusal to test because of adulteration or substitution.
G. Inform the employee of the right to request a split-specimen test within 72 hours of notification.
H. Upon written request from an employee, provide copies of any records pertaining to the employee’s DOT-mandated drug test.
29 Appendix B
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL (SAP)
A SAP must have one of the following credentials:
1) Licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy); 2) Licensed or certified social worker;
3) Licensed or certified psychologist;
4) Licensed or certified employee assistance professional; 5) State-licensed or certified marriage and family therapist; or 6) Drug and alcohol counselor certified by an organization listed at https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/sap is defined as a licensed physician or a licensed or certified social worker or psychologist, employee assistance professional or a drug and alcohol counselor with knowledge of and clinical experience in diagnosis and treatment of drug and/or alcohol-related disorders.
The SAP’s primary functions are:
A. Making a clinical assessment and evaluation to determine what assistance is needed by the employee to resolve problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use. At the SAP's discretion, this assessment or evaluation may be performed face-to-face in-person or remotely. If a SAP is not prohibited from using technology within the parameters of the SAP's State-issued license or other credential(s), a remote evaluation must be conducted in accordance with the following criteria:
(i) The technology must permit real-time audio and visual interaction between the SAP and the employee; and
(ii) The quality of the technology (e.g., speed of the internet connection and clarity of the video display) must be sufficient to allow the SAP to gather all the visual and audible information the SAP would otherwise gather in an in- person face-to-face interaction, while providing security to protect the confidentiality of the communications at the level expected by industry standards for remote substance abuse evaluations.
B. Referring the employee to an appropriate education and/or treatment program; C. Conducting a follow-up evaluation to determine if the employee has actively participated in the education and/or treatment program and has demonstrated successful compliance with the initial assessment and evaluation recommendations. This assessment or evaluation may be performed face-to- face in-person or remotely. A face-to-face remote evaluation must meet the criteria in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section.
D. Providing the DER with a follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing plan for the employee; and
30 (5) Providing the employee and employer with recommendations for continuing education and/or treatment.
A. Provide initial face-to-face clinical assessment and evaluation of an employee following an employer referral for a violation of the DOT drug and alcohol regulations, [including a verified positive DOT drug test result, a DOT alcohol test with a result of 0.04 or greater, a refusal to test (including by adulterating or substituting a urine specimen)];
B. Recommend a treatment or rehabilitation program and monitor the individual’s progress through the education and/or treatment program; C. Conduct a face-to-face follow-up evaluation to gauge if the employee has actively participated in the education and/or treatment program and has demonstrated successful compliance with the assessment and evaluation recommendations;
D. Provide the DER with a written follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing plan for the employee, and
E. Provide the employee with appropriate education/treatment, and determine the frequency and duration of follow-up tests beyond the minimum required in the regulations and present a written follow-up testing plan to the employer. The minimum testing plan is six (6) unannounced follow-up tests in the first 12 months of safety-sensitive duty following the employee’s return to safety- sensitive functions.
Note: The City of Norwalk Employee Assistance Program is provided by:
Aetna Resources for Living 1-800-221-0945.
31 Appendix C
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988
Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act (DFWA) of 1988, not covered under 49 CFR Part 655, the City of Norwalk is required to certify to the granting agency that it will provide a drug-free workplace.
City of Norwalk employees are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the workplace and will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination for violations of these prohibitions. As a condition of employment, a City employee will abide by the terms of the DFWA adopted by the City in 1992.
The employee is further obligated to report any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace to a supervisor no later than five (5) days after such conviction. It also requires that the City notify the grant-funding agency within ten (10) days of learning of any conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.
Within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of such a drug conviction, the City must take appropriate personnel action, up to and including termination, or require satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program by the employee.
32 Appendix D
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Employees requiring professional assistance with drug and/or alcohol problems are encouraged to use City-approved substance abuse/deterrence programs or use health insurance plans, as appropriate. Conscientious efforts to seek such help will not jeopardize any employee’s job and will not be noted in his or her personnel file.
However, employees receiving help from such a program are not insulated from the rules and requirements of this policy.
Contractor/vendor employees are expected to be free from the effects of drug abuse and alcohol misuse. Contractor/vendor employees found to be violating this policy will not be allowed to continue to operate or maintain Transportation Department revenue or revenue support vehicles.
Federal regulations do not require an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), beyond the provision of a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees, who have tested positive for drugs and/or alcohol or refused a required test under this regulation.
In the event of a positive test result of an applicant, it is the City’s policy, that beyond a referral to a SAP, the City has no other obligations and the individual will not be hired for the safety-sensitive position.
A. Voluntary Self-Referral to a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program The City of Norwalk recognizes its commitment and responsibility to its employees by assisting employees in obtaining information relative to City- approved rehabilitation programs.
1. Prior to employer knowledge of a violation of this Policy, any employee who believes that he or she has a substance abuse problem requiring treatment may voluntarily request assistance in obtaining information relative to available City-approved rehabilitation programs. The City of Norwalk will assist the employee in dealing with his/her substance abuse problem. When an employee informs a supervisor of a substance abuse problem, the supervisor may refer the employee to a City-approved abuse program or a program provided by his/her insurance provider.
2. Any employee, who voluntarily requests assistance with a substance abuse problem, may do so in complete confidence and without the risk of adverse employment consequences solely as a result of their request for assistance. The request will not jeopardize an employee’s position with the City. No reference of the request will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
33 3. An employee referred to a rehabilitation program, through the EAP, will be responsible in conjunction with any provider of available health and welfare benefits, for the cost of the rehabilitation program.
4. Regardless of voluntary participation in a rehabilitation program, any employee found to be performing safety sensitive duties while impaired by a drug(s) and/or alcohol, as prohibited by this Policy, shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Employees are, therefore, encouraged to request to be relieved from duty and be placed on a leave of absence during participation in a City approved rehabilitation program, if there are concerns about refraining from substance abuse or alcohol misuse.
5. The City will allow the employee to take one leave of 30 days, or less, and to charge accumulated leave or other leave credits while the employee participates in the rehabilitation or treatment program during participation in a treatment program.
6. If an employee is experiencing work related performance problems or when disciplinary action is contemplated or pending against the employee at the time a request for assistance is made, the request will be treated as a separate but possibly related issue. In no case will a request for assistance provide amnesty to an employee in a contemplated or pending disciplinary action. A request for assistance may, at the discretion of management, defer related, pending or contemplated disciplinary action until completion of the treatment process.
Note: The City of Norwalk Employee Assistance Program is provided by:
Aetna Resources For Living 1-800-221-0945
34 Appendix E
CITY OF NORWALK
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
REASONABLE SUSPICION TESTING REFERRAL FORM
Note to Supervisor/Company Official: This form is to be used to substantiate and document the objective facts and observations leading to a reasonable suspicion testing determination.
After a direct observation of the employee’s appearance, behavior, speech, body odors, and/or performance, please check ALL the indicators that raised your suspicion that the employee may have engaged in conduct which violates the Drug and Alcohol Program policy. Read further instructions on back page.
Employee Name_________________________________Job Title _____________________ Supervisor/Co. Official ____________________________Job Title _____________________ Date/Time of Determination: ____________________________________________________ Name(s) of Witness(es), if any: __________________________________________________ A. APPEARANCE OR PHYSICAL INDICATORS C. SPEECH OR BODY ODORS ___ Flushed or very pale complexion ___ Slurred, thick, slowed ___ Excessive sweating or skin clamminess ___ Incoherent, nonsensical, silly ___ Bloodshot or watery eyes ___ Loud, boisterous
___ Dilated or constricted pupils ___ Repetitious, rambling ___ Nystagmus (jerky eye movement) ___ Cursing, inappropriate language ___ Unfocused, blank stare ___ Rapid, pressured
___ Runny/bleeding nose ___ Excessive talkativeness ___ Disheveled clothing ___ Exaggerated enunciation ___ Unkempt grooming ___ Odor of alcohol
___ Possible puncture marks on arms ___ Distinctive pungent aroma ___ Dry mouth, wetting lips frequently
B. BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS D. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ___ Stumbling, unsteady gait ___ Delayed or faulty decision-making ___ Poor coordination ___ Impulsive, unusual risk-taking ___ Hyperactivity, fidgety, agitated ___ Inability to concentrate ___ Nervous, disorderly ___ Lack of motivation
___ Irritable, moody, belligerent ___ Impaired mental functioning ___ Shaking, tremors, twitches ___ Decreased alertness ___ Dizziness or fainting ___ Significant increase in errors ___ Nausea or vomiting ___ Reduced quality/quantity of work ___ Breathing irregularly or with difficulty ___ Inappropriate response to instructions ___ Extreme fatigue or sleeping on the job ___ Excessive absences or use of sick time ___ Depressed, withdrawn ___ Ignores safety rules/procedures ___ Lackadaisical, apathetic attitude ___ Frequent or extended absences from ___ Suspicious, paranoid, falsely accuses others meetings or work assignments Other observations not noted above:
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date/Time of Test: ____________________________ Test Refused: ____ No ___ Yes Supervisor/Company Official Signature ___________________________________________ 35 Instructions to Supervisor/Company Official:
1. Conduct the employee interview in a private setting, mindful of the dignity and confidentiality rights of the employee.
2. Give the employee an opportunity to explain the reason(s) for the indicators you have observed from his or her perspective. Expect denial. Note explanation given by the employee (if any) in the space below.
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
3. Once a reasonable suspicion testing determination has been made, immediately remove the employee from performing any safety-sensitive functions. Notify the employee that he or she will remain out of service until the test results are known. The employee will remain on paid status while awaiting test results, unless the employee is suspended for any additional purposes concurrent with the waiting of the test results. If all test results are negative, the employee will be immediately returned to work. If either the alcohol or drug test result is non-negative (positive or test refusal as a result of adulteration or substitution), the employee will be placed on unpaid status pending disciplinary action.
4. Arrange to have the employee accompanied to the collection site for testing without delay.
5. FTA regulation requires that reasonable suspicion testing for alcohol be administered within two (2) hours following the determination to refer the employee for testing. If alcohol testing is not conducted within two (2) hours, document the reason for the delay. If the test is not administered within eight (8) hours, cease all attempts to test and document the reason for the inability to test. Please use the space below to document any delays or inability to test.
6. Following the test(s), arrange to have the employee transported home.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TRY TO DIAGNOSE ABUSE OR ADDICTION OR IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC DRUG ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMPLOYEE’S BEHAVIOR OR APPEARANCE.
36 Appendix F
CITY OF NORWALK
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
POST-ACCIDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
DECISION MAKER FORM
The City of Norwalk Transportation Department and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing regulation (49 CFR Part 655.44) require that employees involved in a vehicle accident (as defined in the policy submit to tests for alcohol and prohibited drugs as soon as possible following the accident). The Policy also requires the testing of any other safety-sensitive employee whose performance could have contributed to the accident, as determined by the manager or supervisor at the scene using the best information available at the time of the decision.
Accident Information:
Date of Accident: _____________________________Time of Accident: ___________AM/PM Employee Name: _____________________________ Social Security NoEmployee ID/SSN:___ ________________ _____________________
Decision Questions:
•Was there a human fatality? Yes _____ No ____ If Yes, Post-Accident tests are required.
•If there was no fatality, ask the following questions:
1. Has any individual suffered a bodily injury and immediately received medical treatment away from the scene of the accident? Yes_____ No_____
2.Was there disabling damage to the company vehicle or any other vehicle as a result of the occurrence and the vehicle was transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other vehicle? Yes ____ No ____
If you checked YES for questions 1 or 2 above, a Post-Accident test is required under FTA rules unless you determine, using the best information available at the time of the decision, that the employee’s performance can be completely discounted as a contributing factor to the accident.
Any reason for NOT conducting a Post-Accident test after you’ve answered YES to any of the above questions MUST be documented on the reverse side of this form.
Employee taken to _______________________________________________(collection site) By ________________________________Title _______________________at _____AM/PM Instructions to Supervisor:
1. Determine if employee requires medical attention. Emergency medical treatment takes priority over drug and alcohol testing.
2. Bring employee into a private setting if possible and inform him/her that (s)he will be transported to the collection site for a Federal drug and alcohol test in accordance with FTA regulations.
3. If the employee refuses to submit to testing, inform employee that refusal to comply or cooperate will be treated as a positive test, and will result in disciplinary action based on the policy.
37 4. Escort the employee (or arrange to have him/her transported) to the collection site and then to home.
5. Inform the employee that he or she will remain “out of service” on paid status while awaiting test results, unless the employee is suspended for any additional purposes concurrent with the waiting of the test results. If all test results are negative, the employee will be immediately returned to work. If either the alcohol or drug test result is non-negative (positive or test refusal as a result of adulteration or substitution), the employee will be placed on unpaid status pending disciplinary action.
6. A covered employee who is subject to post-accident testing and leaves the scene of the accident prior to submission to such test or fails to remain readily available including notifying the employer or employer representative of his or her location, may be deemed to have refused to submit to testing.
Additional required documentation of test delays or inability to test for either alcohol or drugs.
49 CFR Part 655 §655.44 (ii)
If an alcohol test required by this section is not administered within two (2) hours following the accident, the employer shall prepare and maintain on file a record stating the reasons the alcohol test was not promptly administered. If an alcohol test required by this section is not administered within eight (8) hours following the accident, the employer shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test and maintain the record. Records shall be submitted to FTA upon request of the Administrator.
(b) An employer shall ensure that a covered employee required to be drug tested under this section is tested as soon as practicable but within thirty-two (32) hours of the accident.
Supervisor Documentation
Was the alcohol test administered within two (2) hours of the time of the accident? Yes___ No___ If the response to above question is “No”, document the reason for delay:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Was the alcohol test administered within eight (8) hours of the time of the accident? Yes ___ No ___ If the response is “No”, document the reason for the additional delay:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ If the alcohol test was not administered within eight (8) hours, cease attempts to have the alcohol test administered and note reason below:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Was the drug test administered within thirty-two (32) hours of the time of the accident? Yes____ No____ If not, state the reason:
________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Review
Name: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Title: ____________________________________________
Appendix G
38 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
Name Drug Free Business
18912 North Creek Parkway, Ste. 202
Address Bothell WA 98011 USA
www.drugfreebusiness.org
Phone Number (800) 598-3437
39 Appendix H
Designated Employer Representative (DER)
Designated Employee Representative
Cecilia Hernandez
Title: Personnel Payroll Technician
Norwalk Transit System
12650 Imperial Hwy, 3RD Floor
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 929-5533
(562) 929-5572 – FAX
Alternate
Derek Donnell
Manager of Transit Operations
Norwalk Transit System
12650 Imperial Hwy, 1ST Floor
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 929-5554
(562) 929-5572 - FAX
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CITY OF NORWALK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE NOTICE
I have received a copy of the March August 2024 City of Norwalk Transportation Department Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations which outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the City of Norwalk Transportation Department and all Safety-sensitive employees of the City of Norwalk Transportation Department.
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Transit System Representative
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation SUBJECT: 2028 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPIC GAMES – HIGH VALUE CORRIDOR
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Background:
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) is seeking to partner with local cities, including the City of Norwalk, where there are 2028 Olympic Games venues or key transit terminals in order to identify and redesign key streets. The goal is to improve pedestrian and bicycle access between high-quality transit stations and venues, ensuring world- class street design that will be implemented by 2027.
In 2022, LA Metro, as part of its Mobility Concept Plan, conducted high-level access analysis and made street improvement recommendations around ten key venues. These recommendations were refined for the purpose of creating a list of High Value Corridors, which includes the City of Norwalk.
The LA Metro Norwalk/I-605 C Line Station located in the City of Norwalk has been identified as an important terminus station connecting to the Gateway cities and plays a key role in connecting patrons across the region to public transit; and is slated to be a Central Mobility Hub for the 2028 Olympic Games based on its proximity to the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station.
As such, Studebaker Road and Adoree Street have been identified as High Value Corridors to better connect residents and transit users to the C Line Station via local roads.
Context and Proposed Design – Studebaker Road:
Studebaker Road currently has two drive lanes in each direction and a center turn lane with a median. North of the Adoree Street and Studebaker Road intersection, there are significantly fewer and less mature street trees, so the area is more exposed to the sun and vehicles. There are several bus stops on this short segment.
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1 The proposal for Studebaker Road removes parking in the southbound direction and adds a raised bake lane and a planted buffer on each side of the street (see attached Proposed High- Value Corridor Improvements – City of Norwalk).
Context and Proposed Design – Adoree Street:
Adoree Street does not provide a direct connection between the neighborhoods around Studebaker Road and the Metro C Line Station. Because of this, pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection of Studebaker Road and Adoree Street currently must loop around the station, traveling over a ½ mile to access the C Line Station Platform.
The proposed design includes a multi-use path on the south side of the street to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access to the Metro C Line Station, via a new connection (see Exhibit B).
Context and Proposed Design – Railroad Integration:
The railway intersecting Studebaker Road, just south of Nance Street, has an approximately 70’ right-of-way, which has underutilized space on the south side of the rail tracks. Ultimately connecting southern portions of the city, this right-of-way provides a key opportunity for pedestrian and bicycle use.
The proposed design carries forward and extends the City of Norwalk’s proposed Class I Bike Path identified in the City’s Bicycle Master Plan. A 15’ multi-use path would be introduced along the south side of the right-of-way for regional travel. Landscape buffers would provide shade and greenery. Improvements also include lighting and wayfinding (see attached Proposed High- Value Corridor Improvements – City of Norwalk).
The intersection of Studebaker Road and Adoree Street faces heavy traffic from the I-105 on- and off-ramps and would benefit from traffic calming and a pedestrian-first intersection design.
Improvements at this location include high visibility crossings, and no right turn on red signage.
On Studebaker Road, raised and protected bike lanes are recommended.
Fiscal Impact:
The 2028 Games High Value Corridors Conceptual Design can be used by local cities to seek funding, bundle projects, and track implementation along the key corridors.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
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1 Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Proposed High Value Corridor Improvements for the City of Norwalk.
Attachments:
Proposed High Value Corridor Improvements - City of Norwalk MAY 21, 2024
Proposed High-Value
Corridor Improvements
City of Norwalk
Proposed High-Value
Corridor Improvements
City of Norwalk
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CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024
EXISTING CONDITIONS - STUDEBAKER RD, SEGMENT A PROPOSED DESIGN - STUDEBAKER RD, SEGMENT A Studebaker Rd currently has two drive lanes in each
direction and a center turn lane with median. North of
the Adoree St and Studebaker Rd intersection, there are significantly fewer and less mature street trees, so the area is more exposed to the sun and vehicles. There are several bus stops on this short segment.
The proposal for Studebaker Rd removes
parking in the southbound direction and
adds a raised bike lane and a planted
buffer on each side of the street.
Extents: Foster Rd to Firestone Blvd, 0.84 miles
Lane configuration: two drive lanes in each direction,
center turn lane, and median. Parking on both sides.
Extents: Foster Rd to Firestone Blvd, 0.84 miles
Lane configuration: parking removed on both sides to
accommodate raised bike lane and landscaped buffer.
ROW: 76’ approx.
Direction: Looking north
ROW: 58’ approx.
Direction: Looking north
Sidewalk
&
Planting
Strip
ParkingTurn
Lane
Median
ParkingSidewalk
11’ 11’11’ 11’8’ 4’5’12’ 11’10’ 10’12’ 11’12’ 8’ 12’ 4’ 5’10’ 10’4’ 4’ Key Recommendations
1 Raised Bike Lane with Protection
2 Planted Buffer
3 Pedestrian Lights
1 2 2
1 Sidewalk
&
Planting
Strip
Turn
LaneSidewalk
Bike Lane
&
Landscaping
Median
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&
Landscaping
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CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 Railroad Right of Way Railroad Right of Way Multi-Use Path
EXISTING CONDITIONS - RAILROAD INTEGRATION, SEGMENT B PROPOSED DESIGN - RAILROAD INTEGRATION, SEGMENT B The railway intersecting Studebaker Rd, just south of
Nance St, has an approximately 70’ right-of-way, which has underutilized space on the south side of the rail tracks.
Ultimately connecting to downtown Norwalk, it provides a key opportunity for pedestrian and bicycle use.
The proposed design carries forward and extends the City of Norwalk’s proposed Class I Bike Path identified in the City’s Biycle Master Plan. A 15’ multi-use path is introduced along the south side of the rail, for regional travel. Landscaped buffers provide shade and greenery. Improvements also
include lighting and wayfinding.
Extents: Hoxie Ave to Rosecrans Ave, 2.6 miles
Lane configuration: N/A (Rail)
Extents: Hoxie Ave to Rosecrans Ave, 2.6 miles
Lane configuration: N/A (Rail)
ROW: N/A
Direction: Looking southeast
ROW: N/A
Direction: Looking southeast
20’ 20’ 3’ 15’ 5’10’ 10’ 17’40’
Key Recommendations
1 Multi-Use Path
1 2 Planted Buffer
22 3 Lighting and Wayfinding
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EXISTING CONDITIONS - ADOREE ST, SEGMENT C PROPOSED DESIGN - ADOREE ST, SEGMENT C
CITY OF NORWALK
CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 Adoree St is a residential road that has a wide
westbound drive lane and a drive lane and parking
lane in the eastbound direction. There is no sidewalk
on the north side of the street.
The proposed design includes a multi-
use path on the north side of the street
to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle
access to the Norwalk C Line station, via
a new connection (see next page).
Extents: Halcourt Ave to Studebaker Rd, 0.21 miles
Lane configuration: one drive lane in each direction, parking on south side
Extents: Halcourt Ave to Studebaker Rd, 0.21 miles
Lane configuration: one drive lane each direction
ROW: 36’ approx.
Direction: Looking east
ROW: 22’ approx.
Direction: Looking east
Buffer
Parking
Sidewalk
& Planting
Strip
Multi-Use Path
Sidewalk
& Planting
Strip
2’ 18’ 16’10’ 11’8’ 11’11.5 11.5
Key Recommendations
1 Multi-use Path
2 3
3 Pedestrian Lighting
Street Trees
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CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 CONFIDENTIAL - MAY 21, 2024 The proposed design for the Adoree St
and Studebaker Rd intersection includes
safer crossings and a new connection to
the Norwalk C Line station via a multi-
use path on Adoree St. A new plaza is
recommended to connect to the Adoree
St multi-use path.
The intersection of Adoree St/
Studebaker Rd faces heavy traffic from
the I-105 on- and off-ramps and would
benefit from traffic calming and a
pedestrian-first intersection design.
Improvements at this location include
high visibility crossings, no right turn on
red signage, leading pedestrian intervals,
and reduced curb radii. On Studebaker
Rd, raised and protected bike lanes are
recommended.
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8 9
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4 7 7
6 1
2 3
Key Recommendations
6 Pedestrian refuge island
and enhanced crosswalk
8 Traffic signal enhancements for
longer pedestrian crossings,
no right turn on red signs, and
leading pedestrian interval
9 New street trees
7 Raised bike lane with planted buffer
3 Multi-use path
1 New pedestrian/bike plaza, with
amenities including:
• Artful Furniture
• Wayfinding
• Public Art
• Lighting
• Shade
2 New pedestrian/bike connection
5 New crossings
4 Tightened curb radius
with ADA enhancements
Century Fwy
Hoxie Ave
Ratliffe St
Adoree St
Borson St
Halcourt Ave Lefloss Ave
Adoree St
Studebaker Rd
Norwalk C
Line Station
Future Mobility Hub
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City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-43 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 APPROVED BUDGET FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM UPDATE
Background:
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) and the State of California requires cities within Los Angeles County to have a Pavement Management Study (PMS) in place and update it every three years to qualify for certain federal, state, and local funding programs such as Propositions A and C and Measures M and R. The PMS provides a systematic approach to monitoring and managing the condition of roadway pavement in a cost- effective manner. The study’s results help determine the most appropriate locations and an effective/efficient approach to maintain roadway pavement.
Pavement is dynamic by nature whereby deterioration occurs constantly. A PMS update is typically conducted on a three-year cycle to reflect changes in pavement conditions, pavement maintenance histories, and maintenance strategies based upon budgetary constraints. For the City to continue receiving the local funds and remain compliant per METRO requirements, an update to the City’s PMS is necessary.
The City’s roadway system consists of approximately 81 section miles of arterials/collectors; 130.3 section miles of local streets; and 9.8 section miles of alleyway streets. The last PMS update was completed by Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Bucknam) in September 2020. The services provided surveyed all arterial and collector routes to assist the City to comply with METRO PMS requirements.
To remain compliant with the METRO PMS requirement, staff requested a proposal from Bucknam for services to perform an update to the 2020 PMS. In December of 2023, City Council
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2 approved an amendment to Bucknam’s agreement to update the City’s PMS over a three-year term.
The work scope (major tasks) for the PMS update includes at a minimum:
•Update Maintenance and Rehabilitation Activities, provides Bucknam with data/locations where recent work (roadway rehab) projects have completed. •Perform pavement condition survey, data collection, and MicroPAVER analysis to supplement the existing pavement database and establish updated street conditions and pavement condition index (PCI).
•Work with City staff to develop efficient preventive maintenance, repair and rehabilitation strategies and incorporate into the Cities Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
•Prepare report for submittal to METRO for compliance.
Funding was approved along with the amendment to Bucknam’s agreement for the PMS update for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 only. Funding is not included in the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Fiscal Impact:
Proposition C Funding is available for the PMS update for Fiscal Year 2024/25. No General Fund monies will be used.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C FUNDING FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE, in the amount of $59,840.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-43
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C
FUNDING FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) and the State of California requires cities within Los Angeles County to have a Pavement Management Study (PMS) in place and update it every three years to qualify for certain federal, state, and local funding programs such as Propositions A and C and Measures M and R; and
WHEREAS, the PMS provides a systematic approach to monitoring, managing, and improving the condition of roadway pavement in a cost-effective manner at the most appropriate locations; and
WHEREAS, a PMS update is typically conducted on a three-year cycle to reflect changes in pavement conditions, pavement maintenance histories, and maintenance strategies based upon budgetary constraints; and
WHEREAS, the last PMS update was completed by Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Bucknam) in September 2020; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2023, City Council approved an amendment to Bucknam’s agreement to update the City’s PMS over a three-year term, along with funding for Fiscal Year 2023/24; and
WHEREAS, funding is not included in the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25, and Proposition C funding is available and eligible to cover costs for the PMS update; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to allocate $59,840 of available Proposition C funds to cover costs for the PMS update.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures: 227-30-3104-2080 $59,840
Fund Balance: 227-0480 $59,840
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Section 2. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of August 2024.
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 24-43 Page 2 of 2
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alexander Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
Austin A. Ching, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-42 - ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF PARCEL FROM
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO CITY FOR FUTURE COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT
EXCHANGE WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Background:
Pursuant to an Option Agreement dated May 29, 2009, the City of Norwalk (“City”) and the County of Los Angeles (“County”) agreed to the purchase and exchange of County-owned property located at 12700-12720 Norwalk Boulevard for the construction of a secured judges’ parking structure (“Property”).
Title to the City-owned lot on which the judges’ parking lot is built was originally held by the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (“RDA”). When the RDA was dissolved pursuant to AB 1x26 (the “Dissolution Act”) and the California Supreme Court decision in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al. 53 Cal.4th 231 (2011), the Property was transferred to the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”). In 2013, the Property was designated in the Successor Agency’s Long Range Property Management Plan for the government purpose of use as future parking for judges from the adjacent Superior Court building.
The Dissolution Act (Health and Safety Code §34181(a)) allows for the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to direct the Successor Agency to transfer the ownership of assets that were constructed and used for a governmental purpose pursuant to existing agreements. In 2018, the Oversight Boards of all Successor Agencies in the County of Los Angeles were consolidated into five districts, with the City of Norwalk falling under the jurisdiction of the Fourth District Oversight Board (“Oversight Board”). The definition of “governmental purpose” included parking
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3 facilities that do not generate revenues in excess of reasonable maintenance costs of the properties. The transfer of the Property must be approved by the Oversight Board, pursuant to a resolution and a public meeting with ten (10) days advanced notice. As the Property is to be exchanged with another adjacent parcel for the City’s parking purposes, the exchange needs to occur between the City and County, rather than the Successor Agency. Therefore, prior to any exchange with the County, the Successor Agency needs to transfer the Property to the City, and the City needs to accept via the attached resolution.
The transfer of the Property is also exempt from the Surplus Land Act (AB 1486) under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(C) and §54221(f)(1)(D) in that the Property is being transferred to another local agency’s use for the purpose of eventually exchanging the parcel for another property necessary for the agency’s use.
The transfer is also exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5), in that the transfer of the Property does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project” as it is an organizational or administrative activity of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The proposed action is also exempt under §15312 for Surplus Government Property Sales as the Property has no significant value for wildlife habitat or other environmental purpose and the use of the parcel and adjacent property has not changed.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 3: Create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council, on behalf of the City and as the governing body of the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK ACCEPTING TITLE TO THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12710 NORWALK BOULEVARD FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES b. find that the Property will be used for a governmental purpose as a parking lot for judges’ from the adjacent County courthouse pursuant to the Long Range Property Management Plan,
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3 c. approve the transfer of the Property to the City to effectuate the future exchange of parking lots pursuant to the option agreement with the County of Los Angeles; and d. find that the Property is exempt surplus land pursuant to the exemptions under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(C) and §54221(f)(1)(D); and that the transfer is not a “project” under CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5).
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 24-42
2. Certificate of Acceptance
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
ACCEPTING TITLE TO THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 12710 NORWALK BOULEVARD FROM THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR
GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the former Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (“NRDA”) was dissolved in accordance with California State Assembly Bill AB 1x26, as amended by Assembly Bill 1484 (“Dissolution Act”), and the California Supreme Court decision in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al. 53 Cal.4th 231 (2011); and WHEREAS, the Dissolution Act also required the designation of a successor agency to wind down the affairs of former redevelopment agencies and the appointment of an oversight board of the successor agency to oversee, review and approve certain actions of the successor agency in accordance with the requirements of the Dissolution Act; and
WHEREAS, upon dissolution of the NRDA, the real property assets and real property interests of the NRDA were transferred to the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”); and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Successor Agency developed a Long-Range Property Management Plan (“LRPMP”) governing the disposition and use of the former real property interests and assets of the NRDA, and the LRPMP was approved by the prior oversight board of the Successor Agency and submitted to the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) for approval; and
WHEREAS, the LRPMP included a designation for (“Parcel 8a”) located at 12710 Norwalk Boulevard (APN: 8047-006-922) for governmental purpose to be used as a future parking lot for judges from the adjacent Superior Court building; and WHEREAS, in accordance with an (“Option Agreement”) referenced in the LRPMP, the NRDA constructed a 25 space enclosed parking on Parcel 8a, with the intention of exchanging the parcel for a nearby parking lot owned by the County of Los Angeles (“County”), referred to as (“Parcel 8b”) upon completion; and WHEREAS, in 2014, the DOF mandated specific revisions to the LRPMP including the deletion of the Parcel No. 8b from the LRPMP as this parcel had not yet been separated from the larger parcel owned by the County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety code Section 34179(q), in 2018, the oversight boards for successor agencies to former redevelopment agencies were consolidated into five oversight board under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County, Resolution No. 24-42 Page 2 of 4
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and jurisdiction for the Successor Agency falls under the Los Angeles County Fourth Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board (“Oversight Board”); and WHEREAS, the Dissolution Act, per Health and Safety Code §34181(a), allows the Oversight Board to direct the Successor Agency to transfer ownership of assets that were constructed and used for a governmental purpose to the appropriate public jurisdiction pursuant to existing agreements relating to the construction and use of the asset; and
WHEREAS, the “governmental purpose” examples listed in Health and Safety Code §34181(a) include parking facilities and lots dedicated solely to public parking that do not generate revenues in excess of reasonable maintenance costs of the properties; and
WHEREAS, Parcel 8a and the parking structure located thereupon, fall within the parameters of a “governmental purpose” per Health and Safety Code §34181(a) and the Oversight Board may direct the Successor Agency to transfer Parcel 8a to the appropriate public jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, per Health and Safety Code §34181(f) the transfer of Parcel 8a shall be approved by a resolution of the Oversight Board approving and/or directing the transfer at a public meeting held with ten (10) days advanced notice to the public, and subject to approval by the DOF; and:
WHEREAS, the transfer of Parcel 8a is exempt from AB 1486 (“Surplus Land Act”) under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(C) and §54221(f)(1)(D) in that Parcel 8a is being transferred to another local agency’s use for the purpose of eventually exchanging the parcel for another property necessary for the agency’s use; and WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5), in that the transfer of Parcel 8a does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project”, the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The proposed action is also exempt under §15312 for Surplus Government Property Sales as the property has no significant value for wildlife habitat or other environmental purpose and the use of the parcel and adjacent property has not changed; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the transfer contemplated in the Option Agreement, the City Council of the City of Norwalk (“City Council”) must accept the transfer of Parcel 8a from the Successor Agency; and
WHEREAS, City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of City Council identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1.The facts set forth in the Recitals, above, are true and correct and incorporated herein as part of the findings of this resolution.
Section 2.Based upon staff presentations, reports, discussions, public comments, and other evidence presented, and subject to Oversight Board authorization and DOF appeal period, the City Council hereby finds and declares that Parcel 8a, as further described in Exhibit A attached to this resolution, located at 12710 Norwalk Boulevard was constructed an used for a governmental purpose as defined by Health & Safety Code § 34181, and the Successor Agency may transfer Parcel 8a to the City of Norwalk (“City”).
Section 3.The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or their designee to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in substantially similar form attached to the Staff Report accompanying this Resolution and to execute all documents reasonably necessary to accept title the Properties by the City and take any other action and execute ancillary documents reasonably necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Resolution is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Resolution, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
Section 8.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 6th day of August 2024.
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Exhibit A
City of Norwalk Successor Agency
Long Range Property Management Plan
Address: Civic Center - "Judge's Parking''
Aaency Revenue
Is Agency receiving lease or rental income for the
private use of the property?
• If Yes, indicate amount of Agency's annual
rent/lease income
• If Yes, describe essential contract provisions (i.e., renter/lessee, term, rent calculations,
restrictions/obligations, etc.)
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Have any environmental tests or assessments been
performed on the property?
• If Yes, describe the work performed and dates
(i.e. Phase 1, Phase 2, borings, etc.).
• If Yes, describe the current environmental
condition of the site
Has the property been designated as a "Brownfield"
site?
• If No, would the property qualify for such a
Brownfield designation?
Describe any remediation work performed on the
property.
PNvimls Deve'lopmf!ilt Proposats
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Describe any previously proposed or solicited
development plans for the property, including any
short-term and/or long-term lease/rental
arrangements.
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• Describe the property's potential for transit-
oriented development.
• Describe the reuse potential of the property in
terms of advancing the Successor Agency's
planning objectives.
• Recommended action:
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The property and building are designed and can be used solely for parking.
The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency has -
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determined that this parcel should be retained for governmental use and be transferred to the County of Los Angeles pursuant to the Option Agreement.
FREE RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
CITY OF NORWALK
12700 Norwalk Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
Attn: City Manager
(Space Above Line for Recorder's Use Only)
Exempt from filing Fees per Govt. Code § 27383
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant Deed dated on or about August ____, 2024, from the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency to the City of Norwalk is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer on behalf of the City of Norwalk pursuant to authority conferred by the following: (i) the City Council of the City of Norwalk pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 24-42, (ii) Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. SA24-02, (iii) Los Angeles County Fourth Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board Resolution No. OB 24-03. Grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.
Dated: _______________, 2024GRANTEE:
CITY OF NORWALK
By: ________________________________
Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Theresa Devoy, CMC, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Salpy Kabaklian-Slentz, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES Background:
Management Information Systems (MIS) is a vital component of the City’s operation, requiring delivery of a high level of service that meets the needs of the City in order to continue providing quality service to the community.
The City most recently contracted with Knight Communications in 2019. Since then, the City has hired a full-time, on-site IT Manager. With the addition of this City position, the City reevaluated its needs for outside MIS services. Upon this review, the City has determined that IBE Digital (IBE) would best fulfill the City’s needs.
IBE has been working with the City since 2022 when they were first hired to conduct a network assessment. Since that time, IBE has grown familiar with the needs of the City. Now, under the cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell (Sourcewell #030321-KON) that was previously utilized for the network assessment, staff recommends that IBE’s role be expanded to include the following services:
•2 Level-Two desktop support engineers who will be onsite for 40 hours per week to handle:
oTroubleshooting and diagnostics for hardware and software issues one end user devices;
oSoftware installation and configuration on end user devices, including new application, computer, or peripheral installations;
oEnd user device replacements;
oUser account management and permissions;
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8 oInstallation and configuration of operating system and application updates on end user devices; and
oEnd user device hardware upgrades.
•A system engineer, as needed, for an hourly rate.
•Managed Security Services which include:
oManaged Endpoint Detection & Response
oManaged Vulnerability Scan
oSIEM – Security Information & Event Management
Fiscal Impact:
The current fiscal year will be in an amount up to $616,258. This amount will be funded through a combination of the General Fund and monies received through the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). The budget will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary during the mid-year review.
Subsequent years will be budgeted to include an annual rate increase of up to 4%.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with IBE Digital for three years from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, with the option of two additional 12-month terms, in the amount of up to $616,258 for the first year, with an annual rate increase up to 4% in subsequent years; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extensions or amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:
With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.
There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (5), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (4), International Friendship (5), Senior Citizens (2), Social Services (1), and the Youth Commission (all 15). The Youth Commission does not have any members at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.
Three of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Those positions are: one at-large Community Representative, one Outside Authority with Expertise in Art, and Business/Community College Representative. Luis Vega, Norwalk High School art teacher has submitted an application to fill the position of Outside Authority with Expertise in Art. Staff recommends that City Council make the appointment as Mr. Vega is a talented artist and would be a valuable addition to the Art in Public Places Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
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4 Citizens Advised:
Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council appoint Luis Vega to serve as the Outside Authority with Expertise in Art to the Art in Public Places Committee and make appointments to other Advisory Bodies to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.
Attachments:
Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 08/06/2024
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“Vacancies “at-a-glance”
AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Art in Public Places
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Senior Citizens
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
International
Friendship
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Social Services
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Youth (3)
International
Friendship
Senior Citizens
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vacant Community Promotion Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 2/20/24-12/31/24 Beacham, Sontue Community Promotion Commission Perez 12/5/23-12/31/24 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/24
Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 4/2/24-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 3/21/23-12/31/24 Hardy, Marlene Historical Heritage Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Hidalgo, Ericka Historical Heritage Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ayala -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Perez -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Rios -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/24 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/16/24-12/31/24 Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Garcia, Steve Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Napier, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 11/7/23-12/31/24 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 4/7/20-12/10/24 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Navas, Luis Planning Commission Ramirez 4/21/20-12/10/24 Nuno, Evelyn Planning Commission Valencia 7/16/24-12/10/24 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 08/06/2024
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Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 4/16/24-12/31/24 Brizuela, Elmer Public Safety Commission Ramirez 6/18/24-12/31/24 Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 4/18/23-12/31/24 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Knieling, DiAnn Public Safety Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Peňa, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Senior Citizens Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Senior Citizens Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Mesa, Martha Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Social Services Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31-24 Free, Espie Social Services Commission Valencia 7/5/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 3/21/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Stodola, Mary Social Services Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointed Present Term
Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Valencia 12/5/23-12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala -12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -1231/24 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
NMC §15.44.060 A: Designation
Vacant Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/17/23-12/31/24
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager
SUBJECT: URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1752U - A MORATORIUM TO
ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR
PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT
STORES, PERSONAL USE -LAUNDROMAT, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE -
WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS,
SINGLE-ROOM OCCU PANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Background:
Certain types of land uses by virtue of their operational characteristics may have negative impacts on the community. In Norwalk the category of uses identified for additional study in this recommended action include both existing and potential future uses.
California State Code Section 65858. (a) allows for a city when necessary to “protect the public safety, health, and welfare, may adopt as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan , specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, planning commission, or the planning department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time”. If adopted, the Urgency Interim Ordinance would go into effect immediately and is good for a period of 45 days. A four - fifths vote is necessary for approval of said action. State law allows for an extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance for 10 months and 15 days also subject to a four -fifths vote with a progress report on the status of the planning study efforts within the initial 45-day period, subject to public noticing.
Fiscal Impact:
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N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action with further the City’s Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 3 to work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods and to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 24 -1752U, A
MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR
PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES,
PERSONAL USE -LAUNDROMAT, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE -WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN
ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE- ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, and waive further reading.
Attachments:
Urgency Interim Ordinance No. 24-1752U
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-1752U
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, A
MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE
(TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES
(LIQUOR STORES ), DISCOUNT STORE , PERSONAL USE –
LAUNDROMAT, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE—WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN
ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE -ROOM
OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk (“City”) has the police power, pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, to make and enforce ordinances to regulate the use of land within its jurisdictional boundaries to the extent such regulations are not in conflict with the general laws of the state of California; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65858 expressly authorizes the City Council, in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare, to adopt an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting uses that are in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, planning commission or the community development department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time, provided that the urgency measure shall require four-fifths (4/5) vote of the legislative body or adoption, and shall be of no further force and effect forty -five (45) days from its date of adoption, unless duly extended; and WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937 expressly authorizes the City Council to enact urgency ordinances, which take effect immediately upon introduction, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency, and which must be passed by four- fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is an unprecedented demand for the establishment and operation of convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromat, vehicle/automobile- washing, payday loan establishments resulting in the proliferation of such uses within City boundaries; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is an unprecedented demand for the establishment and operation of emergency shelters, single-room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional for persons experiencing homelessness due to the housing crisis and shortage throughout the State; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk, has determined that the aforementioned uses have a detrimental impact upon the City, which are not being addressed by the City’s current ordinances and zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the is a need to study and develop policy guidance to ensure there is logical relationship between the between the placement of the aforementioned use and available to avoid the deleterious effects on sensitive land uses; and WHEREAS, the City intends to update the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance to further address the potential side effects of aforementioned uses to ensure that they are properly regulated within the City; and
WHEREAS, City staff, the City Planning Commission, and the City Council, each requires a reasonable period of time to study existing aforementioned uses and development standards to determine the potential adverse impacts on the environment, traffic, aesthetics, and visual quality of properties within the City, and to make recommendations and appropriate alternative regulations for the aforementioned uses within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish, on an urgency basis, a temporary moratorium on the establishment, implementation, operation of the aforementioned uses within the City through the adoption of this Ordinance to further the purposes stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds this Urgency Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the residents of the City of Norwalk; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred, and the City Council has duly considered all evidence presented in connection with its consideration of this Ordinance which justify adoption of this Ordinance as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon adoption by a majority vote of the City Council.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWLAK DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as part of the City’s findings.
S ection 2 : The City Council of the City of Norwalk finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-1752U Page 3 of 5
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
Section 3: The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby adopts this Urgency Ordinance as an emergency measure pursuant to Government Code Section 36934 for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, and is adopted and justified based on the findings set forth in the Recitals of this Ordinance; which are supported by substantial evidence in the record associated with the City Council’s consideration hereof.
Section 4. Immediate Threat. The City Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare posted by the aforementioned uses and over proliferation in all areas of the City, due to the insufficiency of regulations under the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance. This Ordinance is necessary as an urgency measure to address said threats to public health, safety, and welfare
Section 5 . Moratorium. Accordingly, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, the Norwalk City Council hereby approves Urgency Ordinance No. 24 - 1752U, adopting a citywide moratorium to establish, implement, operate the following uses as listed and defined below:
“Convenience Store (Liquor Store)” means a market or grocery store having an enclosed gross floor area of less than 10,000 square feet, and engaged primarily in the sale of a limited range of prepackaged food items, and secondarily in a limited range of household items, magazines, off -sale alcoholic beverages and similar items.
“Discount Store” means retail establishments that sell a broad range of new outlet, close-out, discontinued, liquidation, or overstock and general merchandise, primarily at a single discount price and/or in the low and very low price ranges. “Personal Use - Laundromat” means i ncludes any facility or establishment providing non- medical services as a primary use including self service laundromats.
“Vehicle/automobile—washing” means establishments providing hand- operated, self-service, or mechanical automobile washing services, and may include detailing.
"Payday loan establishment" means a person or entity that engages in conduct regulated by Division 10, Section 23000 et seq., of the California Financial Code relating to deferred deposit transactions as defined therein.
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“Emergency Shelter” means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
“Single Room Occupancy” or "SRO housing" means a dwelling within a multiple- family dwelling structure, between 150 and 350 square feet, with a room and space for a bed; a closet; a full kitchen including sink, space for a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven; and a separate bathroom with sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower. An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons. “Supportive Housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a specified target population defined in Section 50675.14 of the California Health and Safety Code and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use subject to the same regulations and procedures that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
“Transitional Housing” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.
The uses identified above as “Emergency Shelter,” “Single Room Occupancy,” “Supportive Housing” and “Transitional Housing” shall include existing hotels, motels, inns or other temporary accommodations. The intent of this Urgency Ordinance and moratorium is intended to prohibit the transformation of use of existing hotels, motels, inns or other temporary accommodations in to the various uses identified herein.
During the moratorium, the City shall not issue any permits or entitlements inconsistent with this urgency ordinance after August 6, 2024.
Section 6. Duration of Ordinance. This Moratorium is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City Council of the City of Norwalk by Government Code Section 65858, and therefore shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council. This Moratorium shall continue in effect for forty-five (45) days from the date of its adoption and shall therefore be of no further force and effect, unless after notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and a public hearing, the City Council extends the Moratorium for an additional period of time pursuant URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-1752U Page 5 of 5
to Government Code Section 65858. Notwithstanding the foregoing, parties who seek to obtain an exemption to the prohibitions, restrictions and limitations imposed by this Urgency Ordinance may apply for a waiver from this moratorium with the Department of Community Development which may be reviewed, approved or denied administratively or may be subject to review by the City’s Planning Commission and/or City Council, who’s approval or denial shall be within their sole discretion and constitute the final administrative review of the request for waiver or exemption of the Urgency Ordinance.
Section 7. Enforcement. The City of Norwalk may enforce any provision of this Ordinance by mandamus, injunction, or any other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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ection 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
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ection 9: The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby passes this Urgency Ordinance by a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
S ection 10: The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
S ection 11: This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August 2024.
MARGARITA RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: FUNDING REQUEST FROM BUSINESS OWNER TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING
AN ART PROJECT
Background:
The City’s Art in Public Places Program (program) was created to beautify the City through installations of recognized, permanent outdoor artwork throughout the community. Norwalk Municipal Code Chapter (NMC) 15.44 outlines the definitions and process for the program. A general overview of the program is as follows:
•In accordance with NMC 15.44.040, projects subject to art in public places with a value of $500,000 or greater are required to either install artwork on the outside of their property or contribute to the program fund in an amount equal to one percent of the total value.
Prior to submitting plans for plan check, the applicant is required to submit an application to Community Development indicating whether approved artwork will be installed on the property, or an in-lieu contribution will be provided to the fund. •If artwork is to be installed, the proposed artwork is submitted to the Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) for evaluation to ensure it complies with the criteria in NMC 15.44.
Once that occurs, the APPC makes a recommendation to support or oppose the artwork based on the criteria.
•Criteria that the APPC review are: 1. whether the proposed artwork will be placed in a public place, which as defined in 15.44.020 means any exterior area on public or private property, which is accessible and visible to the general public; 2. is it freely accessible to the public for at least 10 hours; 3. will it be permanently affixed to the property; 4. conforms to one of the approved themes; 5. does not promote a specific business or service; and
6. not mass produced, reproduced from an original, decorative, ornamental or functionally designed by an architect.
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5 •Artwork is owned and shall be maintained by the property owner. It shall be repaired in the event of damage. In accordance with NMC 15.44.070(I) prior to the issuance of building permits the property owner shall execute and record with the Los Angeles County Recorder, covenants, conditions and restrictions in form and content approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney providing, among other things: (1) that the property owner and its successor and assigns shall maintain the artwork as required by subsection G of this section above; (2) indemnify, defend and hold the City and related parties harmless from any and all claims or liabilities arising out of the artwork; and (3) maintain in the City Clerk's office a certificate of public liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured including such coverage and liability limits as may be specified by the City Manager.
Art in Public Places Fund
Funds shall be used to provide sites for, and works of art in, public places in order to further the intent and purpose of this chapter as set forth in Section 15.44.010. It shall be administered by the City Council.
Proposed Project
In lieu of choosing to install artwork, Mr. Esparza, owner of Milagro Cinemas in Norwalk Town Square, submitted the required contribution of $20,000 to the Art in Public Places fund. Since that time, Mr. Esparza has decided to install artwork at the theater. He reached out to the City with a request to assist with funding the project.
The project consists of a 16 x 25’ mural inside the lobby entitled “A Father’s Gift” by world- renowned artist Robert Vargas (depicting Mr. Esparza’s father and he holding a popcorn bucket), the word Milagro spanning the entire outside wall of the building by artists Jose Ortiz and Wilmer Reyes, and a hallway inside the theater dedicated to rotating exhibits by local artists in collaboration with the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach (Phase II). The entire proposal is attached for review.
The total cost of the project is $100,000. Mr. Esparza is requesting 50% of the total cost be granted toward the project from the City ($20,000 original contribution plus $30,000).
APPC Review of Proposal
At their July 22, 2024 meeting, staff provided the members with an overview of the proposal, NMC sections related to Art in Public Places, and identified project elements that conflicted with the NMC. Mr. Esparza presented the entire proposal to the members. The members discussed the proposed project, request for funding, and elements in noncompliance with the NMC.
Following discussion, the APPC voted 3-2 in favor of recommending to City Council that the City grant Mr. Esparza’s request of $50,000 ($20,000 original contribution refund plus an additional $30,000).
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5 Fiscal Impact:
A total amount of $50,000 will be deducted from the Art in Public Places fund if City Council votes to approve the request.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff seeks City Council’s determination on the funding request from Mr. Esparza in the amount of $50,000 and the artwork for the Milagro Cinemas as shown in the proposal.
Attachments:
Milagro Cinemas Proposal
City Council Agenda Report
August 6, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer SUBJECT: CECILIA STREET BETWEEN ORR AND DAY ROAD AND FAIRFORD
AVENUE - SPEED HUMP REQUEST
Background:
On March 15, 2021, the City Council approved a city-wide speed hump policy for its’ residents to mitigate and improve safety and reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts.
The City's speed hump policy was developed through research of other agency policies, incorporating input from the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Departments regarding potential impacts to their services. Additionally, the policy considered guidelines from the Institute of Transportation Engineers and involved cost-benefit analyses of speed humps, including several discussions with the City Council
Following are the highlights of the proposed policy (Neighborhood Traffic Management Program):
Speed Hump Policy Development-
A Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) offers a comprehensive approach to addressing neighborhood traffic safety concerns. It also assesses each resident's concerns and provides practical solutions using a national database established by the Institute for Transportation Engineers. The NTMP provides alternatives to the “one size fits all” use of a Speed Hump. Additionally, insurance agencies and the State of California officially recognized these traffic management alternatives as an official traffic control program, demonstrating that it meets legal standards which can be defended in court.
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4 The NTMP is designed to establish a standard process for receiving requests, assessing resident traffic concerns, and implementing targeted traffic calming solutions. This community-driven approach uses petitions to gain neighborhood consensus on the appropriate traffic calming “tool” to enhance traffic safety. However, these tools should NOT be applied on roads with speed limits over 25 miles per hour (mph) or on roads that are part of the Federal Roadway System (FRS) Cecilia Street Speed Hump Request Process-
At the October 2, 2023, Public Safety Commission Meeting, staff presented recommendations to install speed humps on Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue was discussed. Residents were allowed to express their concerns during public comment, and a petition signed by residents (living in the surrounding area) was thoroughly reviewed and approved by staff, following the guidelines set by the NTMP. The Commission voted unanimously to present the recommendations to the City Council. However, at the time, it was believed that there was NOT a quorum to accept the recommendation.
At the November 6, 2023, Public Safety Commission meeting, staff informed the Commission that the quorum issue was discussed with the City Attorney, and it was determined that a quorum was convened at the October 2, 2023, meeting. Therefore, the previous vote would carry and this item would be forwarded to the City Council.
After consulting with the city attorney, staff confirmed to the Public Safety Commission that a quorum was convened at the October 2, 2023, commission meeting, therefore, validating the unanimous vote by the Public Safety Commission to accept the recommendation for presentation to the Council.
During public comment, a resident submitted a petition consisting only of residents on Lakeland Road between Orr and Day Road and Fairford Avenue in which staff accepted. The Lakeland Road petition was “Against” the installation of speed humps on Cecilia Street. As a result, this delayed the Public Safety Commission’s recommendation from being presented to the City council for approval. Upon further review and consultation with the city attorney, it was determined that the Lakeland petition was incomplete and did not comply with the City's NTMP guidelines. As a result, it was not approved by the staff.
A review of the Lakeland Road petition can be found in Step 2 of the Cecilia Street Speed Hump Request Process History.
STEP 1 – INITIAL QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue was analyzed using the City’s Initial Qualifying Criteria (IQC) table. The analysis completed revealed that Cecilia Street does qualify for the consideration of the installation of speed humps.
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4 Initial Qualifying Criteria
STEP 2 – NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED HUMP PETITION CIRCULATION
After the IQC was found responsive, staff reviewed petitions submitted prior to the analysis of the IQC. Staff also notified Mr. Garcia that Cecilia Street qualified for the consideration of the installation of speed humps and provided Mr. Garcia direction on the neighborhood addresses that should be contacted regarding the speed hump request.
The data was used to answer the following questions found in the City’s Application Process:
1. Does the street have an average daily traffic volume of 3,000 vehicles or less? •2,532 vehicles per day (vpd) – Yes
•950 vpd eastbound
•1,582 vpd westbound
Satisfied
2. Are 65% of the vehicles traveling on the street exceeding the speed limit? •1,270 vehicles traveling over 25 mph - Yes
•1,270 / 2,532 = 50.2% - Yes
•While the 50.2% falls below the 65% threshold, there is a pattern of collisions occurring on Cecilia Street. In addition, the curves from Cecilia Street to/from Orr & Day Road have been addressed with various signs and markings with varied success.
Satisfied based on engineering judgement
3. Does the reported collision history identify a pattern of speed related collisions over the past 5 years (period 2022 – 2018)?
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4 DATE/TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY
COLLISION
FACTOR
#
INJURED /
# KILLED
1* 7/9/2023;
11:47 pm
On Cecilia, 60 ft west
of Dollison (Orr &
Day)
Northbound vehicle
proceeding straight rear-
ended 3 westbound
facing parked vehicles.
Unsafe turning
movement
0 / 0
2 5/25/2022;
3:51 am
Cecilia at Orr & Day Eastbound vehicle turning
left (northbound to
westbound) sideswiped a
northbound vehicle
turning right.
Improper turn 0 / 0
3* 5/26/2020;
6:41 pm
On Cecilia, 63 ft west
of Orr & Day
Northbound vehicle
proceeding straight rear-
ended 3 westbound
facing parked vehicles.
Driving under
the influence
and associated
Unsafe speed
0 / 0
*Information from the City of Downey, Edwin Norris, P.E., T.E., Deputy Director of Public Works •5-year accident rate = 0.65 accidents/million vehicles. This is lower than the expected accident rate of 1.07 accidents/million vehicles1 - Yes •The Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for these 3 reported collisions is not identified as speed related. However, collision #3 does show unsafe speed as an associated factor.
Therefore, based on the descriptions of the collisions, the speed of the vehicles involved were also likely associated with the collisions – Yes
Satisfied based on engineering judgement
1 Caltrans 2020 Crash Data on California State Highways, page 83, Basic Average Crash Rate Table for Highways
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS FROM OCTOBER 2, 2023 MEETING
Public comments were received at the last Public Safety Commission meeting. The responses below are based on general comments from the public.
Q1. We would like consideration of speed hump installation on other neighboring streets (Lakeland Road, Hermes Street, etc.).
•A request for consideration for the installation of speed humps will need to follow the Speed Hump Request Application Process. This request for speed humps on Cecilia Street is specific to Cecilia Street. The Application Process to present a petition to residents on neighboring streets is part of notifying the neighborhood of a possible change in the neighborhood.
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4 Q2.What about installing Stop signs?
•City follows the guidelines in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) for the installation of Stop signs. The CA MUTCD specifically states that “Yield and Stop signs should not be used for speed control.” The use of Stop signs is to establish the right-of-way at intersections. The guidelines for the installation of Stop signs reviews traffic volumes, pedestrian and bicycle volumes, and reported collision history.
Q3.There are no Stop signs on Orr & Day Road and speeds are a problem. •City adopted the Engineering and Traffic Survey in May 2023. This Survey certifies and establishes speed limits on the primary arterial and collector streets within the City. The Survey also changed the posted speed limit on Orr & Day Road from 30 miles per hour (mph) to 25 mph. Additional selective enforcement will be requested for Orr & Day Road.
City Council Consideration
This request for speed humps on Cecilia Street has completed the City’s Application Process and is now before the City Council for final action. The request for speed humps on Cecilia Street has completed the process as follows:
Initial Qualifying Criteria – Satisfied
Neighborhood Petition (Original) – Total percent of signatures versus addresses = 62 / 90 =
68.9%. The 68.9% exceeds the 65% threshold. – Satisfied Neighborhood Petition (with Lakeland Road petition Against) – Total percent of signatures versus addresses = 46 / 90 = 51.1%. The 51.1% does NOT satisfy the 65% threshold. – Not Satisfied
Data Collection
oAverage daily traffic less than 3,000 vpd – Satisfied
o65% of vehicles traveling above the speed limit – Satisfied based on engineering judgement.
oReported Collision History – Satisfied based on engineering judgement Two options are available for City Council consideration:
a. Option 1: Approve the installation of speed humps on (Exhibit 1**):
•Cecilia Street between Fairford Avenue and Orr & Day Road – 4 speed humps with appropriate signs; and
•Orr & Day Road between Lakeland Road and Cecilia Street – 2 speed humps with appropriate signs.
Direct staff to collect Before and After (at least 6 months after installation) speed and volume data on Cecilia Street and Lakeland Road to determine the short-term impacts of the speed humps.
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4 b. Option 2: Deny the request for the installation of speed humps on Cecilia Street between Orr and Day Road and Fairford Avenue
** Exhibit 1 depicts preliminary speed hump locations and should not be considered the final speed hump locations on Cecilia Street or Orr & Day Road. The preliminary locations shown have not been confirmed and may need to be adjusted based on location of driveways, utility access holes, storm drains, valves, etc.
However, the general spacing (~200 to 250 feet) of these preliminary locations is the model for speed hump installations.
Fiscal Impact:
Adequate funding is available as part of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 approved budget.
Citizens Advised:
Residents were notified about the request for speed humps through the petition circulated in their neighborhood.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will advance the City's Strategic Goal No. 2: Working in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, specifically addressing Objective No. 1 by reinvesting in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the installation of speed humps on Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 – Preliminary Speed Hump Locations
11217
11218
11247
11250
11313
11312
11339
11338
11358
11363
11244
11224
11212
11240
11223
11213
11243
11253
11309
11319
11308
11318
11333
11343
11334
11344
Cecilia Street
Lakeland Road
Fairford Avenue
Orr & Day Road
North
Exhibit 1
Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue Request for consideration of Speed Hump Installation
PRELIMINARY SPEED HUMP LOCATIONS
- PRELIMINARY location of speed humps
- Addresses directly at speed humps
- Addesses adjacent to speed humps
11000
11000
The preliminary speed hump locations shown have not
been confirmed and may need to be adjusted based on
location of driveways, manholes, storm drains, valves, etc.