AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 20, 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:
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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.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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CLOSED SESSION
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I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8 – Property: Norwalk Entertainment District, Assessor Parcel Nos. 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047-006-925; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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II.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 (d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.
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RECESS
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REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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INVOCATION
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Pastor Hue Sang (Hue) Kim and Pastor Soomin Kim
Korean SDA Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Blake Nunez
Dolland
Elementary School
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to proclaim August as National Wellness Month.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Sheriff’s Department Update.
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2. Firestone Bridge Widening Update.
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3. Senior Center Lobby Olympics Video.
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4. National Night Out Video.
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5. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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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.
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1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of August 6, 2024. 825-04
CC 08-06-24
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 21, 2024 - AUGUST 3, 2024 Staff recommends City Council to approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,342,153.85; the payroll check numbers 38142 – 38200 and the voucher numbers 334999 –
335528 in the total net amount of $1,001,167.66 for the payroll period July 21, 2024 – August 3, 2024.
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Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period July 30, 2024 – august 12, 2024, in the total amount of $4,312,031.93.
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Warrant Register 08-12-24
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4. AGREEMENT – PROJECT NO. 7865 - OFFICE FURNITURE REPLACEMENT AT THE TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY Staff recommends City Council approve participation in a Cooperative Agreement with Kimball International Brands, Inc. to acquire office furniture in the amount of $390,529.11; 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Campaign Contribution Form
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 24-44 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY TRUCK FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK authorizing an amendment TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO UTILIZE TRANSIT FUNDS TO PROCURE ONE replacement utility work TRUCK, in the amount of $148,731; and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BP Ford of Long Beach to purchase a 2024 Ford F450 Super-Duty Cab & Chassis truck with modifications as specified in the bid documents, in the amount of $148,731, 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 24-44
Attachment No. 2 - Campaign Contribution Form
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6. AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE ENGAGEMENT AND NOTIFICATION SERVICE Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with Ascendant App, Inc. to provide engagement and notification services, in an amount not to exceed $51,200.00 for two years; 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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Attachment No. 1 - Ascendant Agreement
Attachment No. 2 - Campaign Contribution Form
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7. PROJECT NO. 7872 - RESOLUTION NO. 24-47 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – CHANGE ORDER NO.1 FOR - TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING – SPEED HUMPS INSTALL Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 24-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
PROPOSED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE GAS TAX FUNDING TO PROJECT NO. 7872 – TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING
PROJECT FOR PAVEMENT RESURFACING ON CECILIA STREET IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW SPEED HUMP INSTALLATIONS , in the amount of $140,000; and
approve Construction Change Order No. 1 to All American Asphalt for Project No. 7872,
Transportation Center and Social Services Parking lot resurfacing, in the amount of $129,203 to include pavement resurfacing eastbound Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7872
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 24-47
Attachment No. 2 - Location Map
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APPOINTMENTS
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8. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024. 200
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Term Listing 08-20-2024
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REPORTS
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9. MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL Staff recommends City Council approve the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Municipal Law Enforcement Services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $18,431,430 for Fiscal Year 2024/25, with adjustments for subsequent fiscal years based on negotiated rate changes and costs associated with law enforcement services; and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment - Agreement
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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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 15, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk