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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Ayala 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 Rios and Ramirez , Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala.
Councilmember Valencia was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Christopher Cardinale, Deputy City Attorney ; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk .
Arnold Alvarez -Glasman, City Attorney , and Christy Garcia, Deputy City Attorney , attended via videoconference.
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, 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.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Rios and Ramirez, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala.
Councilmember Valencia was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager; Christopher Cardinale, Deputy City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Myrna Brito, Spirit Life Community Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Private Eddie Ruiz, Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The Deputy City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Perez thank ed Social Services and Senior Center for hosting a successful Angel Tree Volunteer Appreciation Dinner; reported on her attendance at the Los Angeles Regional Homeless Meeting; shared that the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place February 19 at the Social Services Center and encouraged residents to volunteer.
Councilmember Rios highlighted Black History Month; reported on her attendance at the California Association of Councils of Governments Board of Directors Meeting; and shared a success stor y about a former homeless person. Mayor Ayala shared that the City of Pasadena thanked Norwalk’s Community Emergency Response Team for assisting their city during the Los Angeles fires.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized CalHome Program Residents for Achieving Homeownership.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager shared that the City’s Emergency Operations team assisted the City of Malibu during the fires.
Caren Spilsbury provided the Chamber of Commerce Quarterly update.
Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager, provided a New Crosswalk Parking Restrictions Law update.
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3 The “Bi-Weekly Review” video was shared.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Following brief discussion on Item No. 8, Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 5, 2025 - JANUARY 18, 2025
City Council approved 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
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period January 28, 2025 – February 11, 2025, in the total amount of $6,536,511.37
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PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 12, 2025
No action taken
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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
City Council awarded 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 authorized 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
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4 PROJECT NO. 7934 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONE 7, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-01
City Council awarded 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 authorized 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
AWARD OF CONTRACT – RENTAL AND CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND RELATED
PRODUCTS
City Council approved a two-year agreement, with Cintas Corporation 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 authorized 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.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES
City Council approved 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 authorized 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.
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AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING LIAISON FUNDING
City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney .
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5 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez moved and Mayor Ayala seconded to appoint Antoinette Moreno to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to reappoint Monique Napier to Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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RESOLUTIONS
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
Following a report provided by Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, City Council discussion ensued. City Council thanked the Finance team for all their efforts .
Councilmember Ramirez requested review of the Transient Occupancy Tax for hotel stays so that the amount aligns with neighboring cities. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to adopt:
a. 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
b. 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Daniel C., Rodolfo Cortes, Yolanda Cardenas, Margarita Cornejo, Mateo Gil, Sontue Beecham, and Jesse Flores.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR