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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Vice M ayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Vice Mayor Perez . Councilmember Valencia and Mayor Ayala w ere absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez -Glasman, City Attorney; Christy Garcia, Deputy 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:
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.
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.
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 M. Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
February 4, 2025
2 RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:45 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Vice Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Perez. Mayor Ayala was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Bojorquez, New Creation Church of Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Corporal Aiden Vaca, Lance Corporal 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 reported on her attendance at the Norwalk Lions Club Community and Norwalk’s Food Distribution. Councilmember Rios shared that it is World Cancer Day and urged all to stay healthy and focus on preventative care. Councilmember Ramirez encouraged all to report concerns throughout the community such as broken sprinklers, graffiti, and illegal dumping. Vice Mayor Perez highlighted the City’s “Norwalk Connect” Application used to streamline reporting concerns; shared that City newsletters were distributed, highlighting the “Norwalk’s Future” bulletin; reported on her attendance at the Los Angeles R egional Homelessness meeting and shared plans to focus on Measure A F unds to address homelessness issues being distributed throughout Los Angeles County ; and was a guest speaker at the P rofessional Police O fficers Association Annual Retreat.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized Angel Tree Project and Stuff-A-Bus Project Sponsors.
City Council r ecognized the Winners of the 2024/25 Beverage Container Recycling & Litter Prevention Artwork Contest.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
February 4, 2025
3 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez introduced Iso Nakasato, Director of Government Affairs , and Brian Ortiz, Route Supervisor for Athens Services, who presented a report regarding Athens updates.
A video for the “Bi-Weekly Review” was shared.
Councilmember Ramirez left the meeting prior to the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Rios moved and Councilmember Valenica seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Rios and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez and Mayor Ayala
WAIVED READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA
City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of January 21, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 22, 2024 - JANUARY 4, 2025
City Council approve d 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. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period January 14 – January 27, 2025, in the total amount of $4,372,519.87. 640
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Norwalk City Council
February 4, 2025
4 ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1751 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.03.170 – EXEMPT SIGNS
City Council adopt ed, Ordinance No. 25- 1751, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.03.170(G)(4) REGARDING EXEMPT SIGNS. 860
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
City Council:
a. adopted 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
b. awarded 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 authorized 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
c. awarded a contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $714,450, for Construction Management and Inspection s ervices for Project No. 7235 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Improvement along Imperial Highway from San Gabriel River to Shoemaker Avenue; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1005-04-7235
AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR BUS STOP MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
City Council approved 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 authorized 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.
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Norwalk City Council
February 4, 2025
5 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Rios moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to confirm Councilmember Rios’ appointments of Alejandra Hernandez and Anthony Armendarez to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Art Sanchez to the Community Promotion Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Rios and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez and Mayor Ayala 200
PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD CERTIFIED LIST
Councilmember Valencia moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded confirm Councilmember Valencia’s appointment of Maria Carbaj al to the Personnel Appeals Board Certified List. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Rios and Valencia, and Vice Mayor Perez NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez and Mayor Ayala 255
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Brian Tindall, Jesse Flores, and Evelyn Nuno.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
VICE MAYOR