City Council Agenda Report
April 15, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: NORWALK HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS
Background:
Members of the Norwalk Housing Authority (Authority) are appointed by the Norwalk City Council. Five members serve four-year staggered terms, and two tenant commissioners serve two-year terms. The Health and Safety Code does not require the five members to be Councilmembers to serve on the Authority.
Following are the current members of the Authority and their terms of office:
Name Current Term Originally
Appointed
Tony Ayala 5/1/21 – 4/30/25 4/11/17
Jennifer Perez 5/1/21 – 4/30/25 4/11/17
Rick Ramirez 5/1/22 - 4/30/26 4/7/20
Margarita Rios 5/1/23 – 4/30/27 4/11/17
Ana Valencia 5/1/24 - 4/30/28 4/7/20
Tenant Commissioners (2 year terms)
Vacant 5/1/23 - 4/30/25
Mary Hernandez 5/1/23 - 4/30/25 8/18/20
The terms of Mayor Ayala, Vice Mayor Perez, and Ms. Hernandez are expiring on April 30, 2025 and require re-appointment or a new appointment.
City Council April 15, 2025
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Fiscal Impact:
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Citizens Advised:
Terms of the Authority are posted.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council re-appoint Mayor Ayala and Vice Mayor Perez to four-year terms ending April 30, 2029 and Ms. Hernandez to a two-year term ending April 30, 2027.
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