AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 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
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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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IV.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
§54956.9(d)(2) –
Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
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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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April Reutter
Pray Norwalk
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FLAG SALUTE
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Rosalie Ramirez
New Harvest Christian School
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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.
City Council to Declare March 21, 2025 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of Norwalk.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Gateway Cities Council of Governments presentation.
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2. Norwalk Education Alliance Mock Interviews 2025 Recap video.
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3. 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. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2025. 825-04
Minutes_03-04-25
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2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 2, 2025 - FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,233,162.79; the payroll check numbers 38319 - 38321 and the voucher numbers 342137 - 342639 in the total net amount of $922,261.48 for the pay period February 2, 2025 - February 15, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period February 26, 2025 – March 11, 2025, in the total amount of $3,982,163.39.
640
Warrant Register 03-11-25
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4. PROJECT NO. 7933 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND PIONEER BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-03 Staff recommends City Council award a contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $715,016.42 for construction of Project No. 7933, Excelsior Drive between Studebaker Road and Pioneer Boulevard; 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Project Map
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5. PROJECT NO. 7196 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CONTRACT NO. 2 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY Staff recommends City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $397,852 for Construction Management and Inspection services for Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Improvements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 2
Attachment 2 - Prj 7196 Project Map
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6. 2024 NORWALK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to April 1, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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7. FISCAL YEAR 24/25 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD AND ALLOCATE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES GRANT FUNDS, in the amounts of $27,887 and $5,520 respectively, for the purchase of and operating costs for an additional Mobile Data Computer; and authorize the City Manager as Chief Executive to complete and submit grant related documents and amendments.
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Resolution No. 25-11
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8. TEMPORARY LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 12405 ROSECRANS AVENUE - NORWALK AUTO AUCTION Staff recommends City Council:
authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Third Amendment with Aquirecorp to temporarily extend the terms of the current lease agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and continue negotiating terms for a long-term ground lease extension.
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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9. 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 03-18-25
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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10. 2025 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Staff recommends City Council and the public provide input of the proposed Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consolidated Plan and funding activities for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
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Social Service Agency Funding Information
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-09 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT - ESTABLISH THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND APPOINT MEMBERS Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-09
Attachment 2 - Assessed value chart
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12. resolution No. 25-10 – budget amendment and AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 25-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECT, in the amount of $626,216; and approve an agreement with David Volz Design for planning and design services for $626,216; and authorize the City Manager to execute the 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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Resolution No. 25-10
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REPORTS
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13. SENATE BILL 9 discussion
Staff seeks feedback on potential Senate Bill 9 standards in order to draft an ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments.
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Attachment 1 - Senate Bill 9
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14. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT uPDATE
Staff seeks City Council feedback to draft an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments to be in full compliance with state regulations.
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Attachment 1- NMC Section 17.04.210 Accessory Dwelling Units Attachment 2- Government Code 66310-66342
Attachment 3- Government Code 66310-66342
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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 March 13, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk