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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 3, 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 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 Camille Moreno, Assistant 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: Norwalk Entertainment District, Assessor Parcel Nos. 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047- 006-925; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, C ity Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURS UANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9 (d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:40 p.m. pending commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the 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, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez , City Attorney; and Camille Moreno, Assistant City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Soomin Kim, Korean SDA Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Jonah 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 announced that City bulletins are out and reminded everyone to follow the City’s social media posts for updates on events, reminded everyone that the City of Norwalk will offer cooling centers during the high-temperatures week, encouraged all to watch out for their neighbors and pets , and to stay hydrated. Councilmember Valencia attended the California Contract Cities Board of Director’s meeting where she accepted an award for completing the Mayors and Council Members Academy hosted by the Los Angeles County Sherifs Department, attended the Community Listening Session held at the Senior Center, a virtual meeting with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and discussed ways to collaborate, and met with a member of Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) to discuss the importance of water. Mayor Rios welcomed all in attendance, encouraged everyone to stay cool this week and check on neighbors and pets, announced that she toured California Youth Authority, and reminded all to follow the City’s social media accounts and website for information on upcoming events.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council presented a proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness Month in the City of Norwalk, accepted by the Emergency Management Team . Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager, thanked the Emergency Management Team for their continued efforts and success.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Jesus Gomez, City Manager, announced that the Social Services Center is now open and ready to be a cooling center during this week’s heatwave.
Levy Sun, Director of Communication and Public Affairs, provided an update on the City Website redesign.
A video was shared highlighting 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 Perez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
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3 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 meeting of August 20, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 4, 2024 – AUGUST 17, 2024
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,296,746.78; the payroll check numbers 38202 – 38220 and the voucher numbers 335529 – 336058 in the total net amount of $959,069.87 for the payroll period August 4, 2024 – August 17, 2024. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period August 13, 2024 – August 26, 2024, in the total amount of $4,924,191.58.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24 -48 - APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR HOLIFIELD PARK EXPANSION
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE HOLIFIELD PARK EXPANSION. 420-03
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1752U – 10-DAY REPORT ON THE MORATORIUM
TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY)
CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL
USE - LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE - WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN
ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE- ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CITYWIDE.
City Council received and filed this 10-day report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d). 320-02-01
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4 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None. 200
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Charles Leone, Lisa Luna, Michaele Peterson, Brian Tindall, Paki Matael, and Pablo Luna.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
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CAMILLE MORENO
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR