AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 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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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 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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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 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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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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Pastor Myrna Brito
Spirit Life Community Church
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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
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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.
Recognizing Norwalk Transit System’s Distinguished Bus Operators of the Year and Five-year Zero Preventable Accident Operators.
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II.
Recognizing CalHome Program Residents for Achieving Homeownership.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update.
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2. New Crosswalk Parking Restrictions Law Update.
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3. Bi-Weekly Update.
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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 February 4, 2025. 825-04
2-4-25 CC
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 5, 2025 - JANUARY 18, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,242,518.50; the payroll check numbers 38307 – 38310 and the voucher numbers 341126 –
341636 in the total net amount of $931,025.19 for the pay period January 5, 2025 – January 18, 2025.
630
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period January 28, 2025 – February 11, 2025
in the total amount of $6,536,511.37.
640
Warrant Register 02-11-25
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4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 12, 2025
No action required.
320
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 2-12-25
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5. PROJECT NO. 7920 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONE 28 (NORTH), ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-02 Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Dash Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,573,281.24 for construction of Project No. 7920, Local Streets Rehabilitation for Zone 28 (North); and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with 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. 1005-04-7920
Staff Report Background Doc
Location Map
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6. PROJECT NO. 7934 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONE 7, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-01 Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Manhole Adjusting, Inc. in the amount of $1,128,500.43 for construction of Project No. 7934, Local Streets Rehabilitation for Zone 7; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments, provided there is adequate 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. 1005-04-7934
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Location Map
Attachment No. 2 - Campaign Contribution Form
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7. AWARD OF CONTRACT – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND RELATED PRODUCTS Staff recommends City Council approve a two-year agreement, with Cintas Cooperation for staff rental and cleaning services for uniforms, and other related items, from June 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend the agreement for two one-year periods for a total contract value of $123,399; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions 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 A - Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
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8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve the crisis communication consulting services agreement with The Merino Group DBA, TMG Strategies through June 30, 2025 with an option to extend for a one-year period, not to exceed $127,680; and authorize the City Manager to execute this 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
Attachment No. 1 - Scope of Work
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9. AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING LIAISON FUNDING
Staff recommends City Council approve the agreement with Los Angeles County and the Gateway Council of Governments to provide funding for a Housing Liaison position, activities and use in an amount not to exceed $178,869; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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10. 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. 200
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Advisory Body List 02-18-25
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-07 – FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND REVISIONS; AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-08 – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Staff recommends City Council adopt:
Resolution No. 25-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET; and Resolution No. 25-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. 135-03/610
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Attachment No. 1 - Financial Report QE
Attachment No. 2 - Resolution No. 25-07_FY 24-25 mid-yr budget amend Attachment No. 3 - Resolution No. 25-08 - Amending FY 24-25 Salary Schedule Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
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 February 13, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk