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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 20, 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 and Ramirez, and Mayor Rios. Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8 – Property: 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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9 (d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:11 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 Pastor Hue Sang (Hue) Kim, Korean SDA Church ; followed by the flag salute, led by Blake Nunez, Dolland Elementary School.
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2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Perez thanked all residents for being active within the community from reporting issues to expressing appreciation . Councilmember Ramirez reported on his attendance at Troy and Bob’s Auto Works 80
th Anniversary and reminded residents to be
mindful of pedestrians as the new school year begins. Councilmember Valencia wished children a great school year; reported on h er attendance at Troy and Bob’ s 80 th Anniversary and the Summer Concert; and shared that a Health Fair, in partnership with Supervisor Janice Hanh, will be held September 14 at City Hall. Mayor Rios welcomed dignitaries in attendance; encouraged residents to check on their elderly neighbors during the heat wave; reported on her attendance at Coffee with a Quadrant Officer at McDonalds, and the P ack to School event ; i nvited all to attend upcoming events:
Community Listening Session August 22, at the Senior Center and Meet the Mayor for Palletas Y Platicas August 26, at La Michoacana on Pioneer Boulevard.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented a proclam ation declaring August as National Wellness Month i n the City of Norwalk , accepted by Maria ^^, Manager, LA Care Community Resource Center.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez indicated that the Senior Center is a cooling center and in the near future Faith Church will be as well. The Sheriff’s Department quarterly report update was provided by Captain Conti; City Council congratulated Captain Conti on being recognized as a top leader in the Sheriff’s Department for Los Angeles County and his one- year anniversary as Captain. Mr. Gomez provided a Firestone Bridge Widening update and shared that there is a lot of construction and encouraged residents to be cautious and considerate. Videos were shared highlighting Senior Center Lobby Olympics, National Night Out, and 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 Ramirez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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3 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 August 6, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 21, 2024 - AUGUST 3, 2024
City Council approved 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. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period July 30, 2024 – August 12, 2024, in the total amount of $ 4,312,031.93.
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AGREEMENT – PROJECT NO. 7865 - OFFICE FURNITURE REPLACEMENT AT THE
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY
City Council approved participation in a Cooperative Agreement with Kimball International Brands, Inc. to acquire office furniture in the amount of $390,529.11; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24 -44 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF UTILITY
TRUCK FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Council adopted 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 authorized 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 prov ided 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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4 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE ENGAGEMENT
AND NOTIFICATION SERVICE
City Council approved an agreement with Ascendant App, Inc. to provide engagement and notification services, in an amount not to exceed $51,200 for two years; 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
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 - City Council:
a. adopted 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
b. approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 610/1005-04-7872/1050-09
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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REPORTS
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Following a report provided by Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager , Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to 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 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 associated with law enforcement services; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were John Paul Drayer, Brian Tindall, and Paki Matael.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR