AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tony Ayala, Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Vice Mayor
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Margarita L. Rios, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment:
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not
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Pursuant to provisions of the
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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 Ayala
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
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II.
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.
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III.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047-006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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IV.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2);
Significant exposure to litigation in one case related to Case de Normandie South.
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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 Ayala
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INVOCATION
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Dr. George Bojorquez
New Creation Church of Norwalk
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FLAG SALUTE
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Young Marine Private Eddie Ruiz
Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to Recognize Angel Tree Project and Stuff-A-Bus Project Sponsors.
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II.
City Council to Recognize the Winners of the 2024-25 Beverage Container Recycling & Litter Prevention Artwork Contest.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. 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. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of January 21, 2025. 825-04
1-21-25 CC
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 22, 2024 - JANUARY 4, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,200,583.88; the payroll check numbers 38304 – 38306 and the voucher numbers 340627 – 341125
in the total net amount of
$900,357.72 for the pay period December 22, 2024 –
January 4, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period January 14, – January 27, 2025, in the total amount of $4,372,519.87. 640
Warrant Register 01-27-25
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5. ORDINANCE NO. 25-1751 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.170 – EXEMPT SIGNS - adopt Staff recommends City Council adopt, Ordinance No. 25-1751, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.170(G)(4) REGARDING EXEMPT SIGNS.
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6. PROJECT NO. 7235 – AWARD OF CONTRACTS - INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT ALONG IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FROM SAN GABRIEL RIVER TO SHOEMAKER AVENUE - RESOLUTION NO. 25-06, BUDGET AMENDMENT Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 25-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROPOSITION C FUNDS TO PROJECT NO. 7235 – INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT ALONG IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FROM SAN GABRIEL RIVER TO SHOEMAKER AVENUE, in the amount of $684,587; and award a contract to DBX, Inc., for construction of Project No. 7235 – Intelligent Transportation Systems Improvement along Imperial Highway from San Gabriel River to Shoemaker Avenue, in the amount of $5,754,779 with up to the 15% contingency if necessary; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract and any amendments within the 15% contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and award a contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $714,450, for Construction Management and Inspection services for Project No. 7235 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Improvement along Imperial Highway from San Gabriel River to Shoemaker Avenue; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-06
Attachment No. 2 - Project Map
Attachment No. 3 - Campaign Contribution Form
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7. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR BUS STOP MAINTENANCE SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with Nationwide Environmental Services, Inc., a division of Joe’s Sweeping Inc., to increase frequency service levels for bus stop maintenance services in the amount of $41,500 plus adjusting Consumer Price Index provisions; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, providing there is funding in the budget on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Increase of Services Proposal
Attachment No. 2 - Campaign Contribution Form
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APPOINTMENTS
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8. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council either re-appoint or make new appointments for all the Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
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Advisory Body List - 02-04-25
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9. PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD CERTIFIED LIST
Staff recommends Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia make appointments.
Staff Report Background Doc
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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 January 30, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk