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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 6, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, and Mayor Rios. Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Addressing City Council regarding Item No. IV were Estefany Castaneda , Christina Sanchez, Mayra Macias, Oscar Chavez, and Toribio Galindo.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
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 TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8 – Property: parking lot located at 12710 Norwalk Boulevard. Agency negotiator: Jesus M. Gomez, Negotiating parties: Los Angeles Count. Under negotiation: Transfer of Property.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045- 008-002 (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
City Council recessed at 5:50 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala , and Mayor Rios responding to roll call . Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Danny Casas, Remnant Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Sergeant Melanie Alvarez, LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Valencia congratulated Norma Amescua, as the incoming President of the Norwalk Lions Club of California; reported on her attendance at the S ummer Concert/National Night Out, Norwalk Transit 50
th Anniversary, Southeast Water Coalition
Board of Directors Meeting, Milagro Cinemas Grand Opening, Los Angeles Care Health Plan “Back -to-School Resource Fair ,” and the Milagro Cinemas Commendation Ceremony; shared that the Teachers Association of the Norwalk-La Mirada Annual Caring Beyond the Classroom event will be held August 10; wished all students, teachers , and staff a happy school year. Councilmember Perez congratulated Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation, on 50 years of success within the Transportation Department; shared that City newsletters and bulletins were distributed; reported on her attendance at the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County meeting, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Annual Board of Directors m eeting, briefing with Los Angeles County S heriff Luna, B oard of Supervisors weekly m eeting, and California Contract Cities Executive Board Planning Session; and invited all to attend the Summer Concert and Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Annual “Business Expo” August 7.
Councilmember Ramirez reported on his att endance at the Los A ngeles County Sanitation District meeting, the Firestone Widening Groundbreaking Ceremony, and the City of Santa Fe Springs’ Renovated Aquatics Center Opening. Vice Mayor Ayala recognized members of the audience, thanked the Homeless Operation Prevention and Engagement and Public Safety for their hard work ; announced the upcoming Senior Center Lobby Olympics being held August 7 and 9. Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Milagro Cinemas Grand Opening, Public Safety Neighborhood Watch meeting, Firestone Widening Groundbreaking Ceremony , Norwalk Santa Fe Springs Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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3 Saints Opening Day Ceremony , and Los Angeles Care Health Plan “Back -to-School Resource Fair”; thanked Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services and Bethani Cardenas, Housing Manager, regarding assistance with a new cooling center and their support with the Transitional Age Youth meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized Norwalk High School student athlete Mirei Sanchez for competing in the 2024 USA Volleyball National Tournament.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez shared that the City has designated the Senior Center as a c ooling center.
Richard Newton, Emergency Preparedness Manager, provided a 4 th of July Enforcement
Update. Videos were shared highlighting Norwalk Transit’s 50th Anniversary and the “Bi- Weekly Review.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Valencia moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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 meetings of July 16, 2024 and July 30, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 7, 2024 - JULY 20, 2024
City Council approved 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 20, 2024. 630
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4 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period July 9, 2024 – July 29, 2024, in the total amount of $16,659,277.44. 640
PROJECT NO. 3302-2324 - ACCEPT WORK FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT – ENGINEER’S REPORT 24-10
City Council accepted 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.1005-04-3302-2324
PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CONSOLES
City Council approved an agreement with Evans Consoles, Inc. to provide a Public Safety Dispatch Console in the amount of $81,129.37; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 634-04
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 11 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025, AND AMENDING LANGUAGE
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 920-04
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -41 - FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5
FUND ALLOCATIONS
City Council adopted 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. 1105-02
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5 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 6 - DESIGN FOR LOCAL STREET
REHABILITATION - ZONE 8 - ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 24-11
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7928
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PROJECT NO. 7196, FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
BETWEEN STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7196
AMENDMENT TO NORWALK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DRUG AND
ALCOHOL PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS
City Council adopted the Norwalk Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Program Rules and Regulations, as amended August 6, 2024. 1120-01
2028 OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPIC GAMES – HIGH VALUE CORRIDOR
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
City Council received and filed the Proposed High Value Corridor Improvements for the City of Norwalk. 1110-01
RESOLUTION NO. 24-43 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
APPROVED BUDGET FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
City Council adopted 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. 610/1045-04
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6 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
City Council, on behalf of the City and as the governing body of the Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency:
a. adopted 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. found that the Property will be used for governmental purpose as a parking lot for judges from the adjacent County courthouse pursuant to the Long Range Property Management Plan;
c. approved 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. found 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). 905-02-02
AGREEMENT – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES
City Council approved 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 authorized 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. 634-04
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Vice Mayor Ayala moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to appoint Angela Tasker to the Senior C itizens Commission, and Silvia Flores to the International Friendship Commission. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to appoint Andrea G arcia to the Social Services Commission. Following a brief report provided by Theresa Devoy, City Clerk, Councilmember Valencia moved and Mayor Rios seconded to appoint Luis Vega as the Outside Authority with Expertise in Art to the Art in Public Places Commit tee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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7 AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORDINANCES
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
A report was presented by Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development .
Addressing City Council were Violeta Aguilar, on behalf of Marc Naijar and Elie Naaman and Ivan Sulic , on behalf of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Councilmember Perez moved and Vice Mayor Ayala seconded to 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 HOUSI NG, and waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPORTS
FUNDING REQUEST FROM BUSINESS OWNER TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING AN ART
PROJECT
Ms. Devoy provided a brief report. Addressing City Council w as Moctesuma Esparza, owner of Milagro Cinemas . City Council discussion ensued regarding concerns about artwork being inside the business and signage being part of the artwork, which conflicts with the requirements in the Norwalk Municipal Code. Mr. Esparza explained that the lobby will be accessible to the public and the name “Milagro” is a concept rather than the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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8 name of the theater . Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to approve the funding request from Mr. Esparza in the amount of $50,000 and the artwork for the Milagro Cinemas as shown in the proposal. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, and Mayor Rios NOES: Councilmember Perez and Vice Mayor Ayala
ABSENT: None
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CECILIA STREET BETWEEN ORR AND DAY ROAD AND FAIRFORD AVENUE -
SPEED HUMP REQUEST
Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, provided a report. Addressing City Council were Rocky Orozco, Rommel Garcia, and Nima Alvarez expressing support .
Councilmember R amirez moved and Councilmember Perez seconded to approve the installation of speed humps on Cecilia Street between Orr & Day Road and Fairford Avenue. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council was Brian Tindall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR