AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
6:00
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.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
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.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR.
Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
RECESS
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING – 6:00
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
INVOCATION
Pastor Danny Casas
Remnant Church
FLAG SALUTE
Young Marine Isaiah Estrada
LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Recognize John Glenn High School Soccer Team for becoming 2025 CIF Finalists.
II. City Council to Recognize Norwalk High School Wrestling Team for being in the Masters' Tournament.
III. Athens/Norwalk Education Alliance to announce Scholarship winners.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Teen Alliance Program Scholarship & Recognition Dinner Recap Video.
2. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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.
1. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2025. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 30, 2025 – APRIL 12, 2025 AND APRIL 13, 2025 – APRIL 26, 2025.
Staff recommends City Council approve:
a. gross payroll in the amounts of $1,258,620.28; the payroll check numbers 38344 – 38351 and the voucher numbers 344142 – 344636 in the total net amount of $940,748.48 for the pay period March 30, 2025 – April 12, 2025; and
b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,283,537.06; the payroll check numbers 38352 – 38359 and the voucher numbers 344637 – 345126 in the total net amount of $963,098.77 for the pay period April 13, 2025 – April 26, 2025. 630
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period April 29, 2025 – May 12, 2025, in the total amount of $5,200,081.48. 640
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - MAY 14, 2025
No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final. 320
5. AGREEMENT FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Commercial Pest Services in the amount of $25,000 for pest control services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; with the option to extend for two additional one year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments
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provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 955
6. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS CITYWIDE Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2, extending the term of the agreement with Tri- West Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $65,000 for preventative maintenance and repair services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning services for an additional one-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 31, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 955
7. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 – TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – ADJUST COMPENSATION AND EXTEND TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 5 with West Coast Arborist in the amount of $542,000 for tree maintenance services and extend the term through June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1055-04
8. Resolution No. 25-20 Budget amendment and PURCHASE APPROVAL – PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, in the amount of $91,500; and
b. authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of 25 Kenwood NX-5300K2 Handheld Transceiver Radios and associated equipment, licenses, and fees from B&W Communications Inc. in the amount of $83.301.67. 634-10
APPOINTMENTS
9. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026. 200
RESOLUTION
10. RESOLUTION NO. 25-16 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CITY PROJECT NOS. 7228 AND 7230 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 6 – PROJECT NOS. 7228 AND 7230, in the amount of $290,000. 1005-04-7228/7230
REPORT
11. CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY
Receive and File. 135-03
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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 May 22, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
20250506
825-04
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 6, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala. Councilmembers Rios and Valencia were absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M.
Alvarez-Glasman, 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 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
III. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6; CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR. Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:37 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala.
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May 6, 2025
2 Councilmember Rios 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 Pastor Arthur McKibben, La Mirada Church of the Nazarene; followed by the flag salute, led by Jonah Nunez, Dolland Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council wished Councilmember Ramirez a Happy Birthday. Councilmember Ramirez reported on his attendance at the Los Angeles Sanitation District Meeting, City employee Maria Corona’s retirement party, Teen Alliance Program (TAP) Anniversary Scholarship and Recognition Dinner and thanked Parks and Recreation staff for a successful event. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, and the Egg-Stravagant Egg Hunt; shared she met with the Maverick Group and toured Home2 Suite hotel; met with a representative from Southeast Water Coalition along with Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, and Jaqueline Koontz, Public Services Senior Civil Engineer, to discuss various topics about water and she will have a representative present at the upcoming commissioners meeting on May 29; acknowledged TAP’s 20 years of success and thanked Rosie Lozoya, Recreation and Park Services Supervisor, for being an integral part of that program. Vice Mayor Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed; reported on her attendance at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Egg-Stravagant Egg Hunt, League of California Cities City Leaders Summit where she advocated for Proposition 36, homelessness initiatives, and Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substance concerns; the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management Conference; and wished all a Happy Mother’s Day.
Mayor Ayala reported on his attendance at the Arbor Day event and thanked all staff involved that made it educational and a success; thanked the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Soroptimist organization that continually host exceptional events that contribute to the community.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and presented a proclamation to Madeline Arenas, a featured artist at the Mary Paxon Gallery, and Loida Moreno, President of the International Club.
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May 6, 2025
3 City Council proclaimed May 4 - 10 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week and recognized the City Clerk Department staff.
City Council proclaimed May 18 - 24 as National Public Works Week recognizing the Public Works Department staff.
City Council proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month and presented the proclamation to representatives of the American Legion.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
A video was shared highlighting the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Earth Week in Norwalk, the Egg-Stravagant Egg Hunt Recap, and the “Bi-Weekly Review.” Levy Sun, Director of Community and Public Affairs, announced that Community and Public Affairs received a California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) Award of Distinction, and Park and Recreation Services received a CAPIO Award of Excellence.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rios
WAIVE 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 meetings of April 15, 2025 and April 22, 2025. 825-04
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Norwalk City Council
May 6, 2025
4 PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 16, 2025 – MARCH 29, 2025 City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,245,903.46; the payroll check Nos. 38337 – 38343 and the voucher Nos. 343645 – 344141, in the total net amount of $933,117.15 for the payroll period March 16, 2025 – March 29, 2025.630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period April 8, 2025 – April 28, 2025, in the total amount of $3,122,248.13. 640
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - APRIL 23, 2025
No action was taken. 320
ORDINANCE NO. 25-1756 – APPROVING STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025-0001 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LOCATED AT 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-1756, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025-0001 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA AND LEWIS LAND DEVELOPERS, LLC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LOCATED AT 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE. 1405-02
AWARD OF CONTRACT – CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL AND
CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND RELATED PRODUCTS
City Council approved an agreement with UniFirst Corporation for a term ending March 25, 2030 for rental and cleaning of uniforms and related products; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments or extensions provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 135-01-04
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PRODUCTION OF THE CITY’S NEWSLETTERS City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with Intergraphics for newsletter printing services, not to exceed $82,632.00; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney.145-03 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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May 6, 2025
5 AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS STATION
City Council approved a five-year agreement, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 with Clean Energy Fuels for Operation and Maintenance services of the Compressed Natural Gas station with for a total contract value of $900,718.70; 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.920-10-02 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
City Council approved Amendment No. 2 with HC Electric, for electrical work in the amount of $7,605; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any other 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. 955
AGREEMENT – SAFE, CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM
City Council approved the Transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Safe, Clean Water Program-Municipal Program funds; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Transfer Agreement and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.1070
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (NO. PH-005643)
City Council approved an agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for public health services; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendments necessary to meet the goals of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney. 425-03-25
AGREEMENT - ENGINEERING DIVISION STAFF AUGMENTATION
City Council approved a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineering Inc., to provide staff augmentation services to the Engineering Division, in a total contract amount not to exceed $120,920, with the option to extend the duration of the services through August 31, 2026, for an additional compensation of $156,680, for a total of $277,600; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and 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.310-06 Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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May 6, 2025
6 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Valencia moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to appoint Maria Carbajal to the International Friendship Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rios 200
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 25-15 - FIRST AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARKING GARAGE
Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development, provided a report. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to:
a. find that the proposed Lease Amendment is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this activity will not have a significant effect on the environment per Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. adopt Resolution No. 25-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT – NORWALK CIVIC CENTER PARKING GARAGE BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; and c. authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement and any documents under the terms of the First Amendment and such other ancillary documents, and any additional amendments provided there is funding in the budget, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rios 1215-03-05/1405-07
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May 6, 2025
7 REPORTS
PROJECT NO. 7449 – AWARD OF CONTRACT - WATERMAIN AND ADVANCED METER INFRASTRUCTURE METER REPLACEMENTS AND PROJECT NO. 7937 - LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 31 ASPHALT
IMPROVEMENTS
Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, provided a report. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to award a contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for City Project No. 7449, Water Main and Advanced Meter Infrastructure Meter Replacement Project and Project No. 7937, Local Streets Rehabilitation Program Zone 31 Asphalt Improvements, in the amount of $3,194,303.65; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments within the 15% contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rios1005-04-7449/7937
AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - SAFETY AND SECURITY
REPORTING PLATFORM
Following a brief report provided by Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation, Vice Mayor Perez requested staff advertise the platform and provide an update in six months. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve a one-year subscription agreement from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 with ELERTS Corporation for a Crowd Sourced Incident Reporting System in the amount of $39,995; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments or extensions provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rios 634-10
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council.
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8 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez Persi, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 30, 2025 – APRIL 12, 2025 AND APRIL 13, 2025 – APRIL 26, 2025
Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the periods March 30, 2025 – April 12, 2025 totaling $1,258,620.28 and April 13, 2025 – April 26, 2025 totaling $1,283,537.06.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve:
a. gross payroll in the amounts of $1,258,620.28; the payroll check numbers 38344 – 38351 and the voucher numbers 344142 – 344636 in the total net amount of $940,748.48 for the pay period March 30, 2025 – April 12, 2025; and
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Payroll for the Periods March 30, 2025 – April 12, 2025 and April 13, 2025 – April 26, 2025
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b. gross payroll in the amount of $1,283,537.06; the payroll check numbers 38352 – 38359 and the voucher numbers 344637 – 345126 in the total net amount of $963,098.77 for the pay period April 13, 2025 – April 26, 2025.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 DOUGLAS E GUIMOND
COUNCIL NAME PLATES
201385
$416.76
2 ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER INC
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
201387
$5,717.45
3 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
PAINT THE TOWN PINK DONATION 2024
201388
$4,000.00
4 BALTAZAR B ESTRADA
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
201389
$400.00
5 CIVILTEC ENGINEERING INC
WELLS 10 PROJECT 7451
201390
$4,387.50
6 CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC
LAB SERVICES WATER TESTING
201391
$1,652.50
7 CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW REPAIRS
201392
$952.00
8 HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL
201393
$460.00
9 DOWNEY DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB INC
ENTRY FEE AND SURCHARGE
201394
$280.00
10 NORWALK LA MIRADA PLUMBING
WATER LINE REPAIR
201395
$2,240.80
11 MARIA LOURDES GONZALEZ MARTINEZ
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
201396
$72.00
12 PATRICK MARTIN
CITY COUNCIL FRAMES
201397
$790.00
13 AK DARCY
GOLF CARTS RENTAL
201398
$3,482.22
14 MOON KYU IM
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR
201399
$876.00
15 PATRICIA SANDOVAL
ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR
201400
$256.80
16 PSOMAS
2025 SEWER MASTER PLAN
201401
$32,572.50
17 RETURN TO WORK PARTNERS INC
ACCOMODATION MEETINGS
201402
$140.00
18 TUNNELWORKS SERVICES INC
SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
201403
$22,556.44
19 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO
CA
CALIFORNIA STATE REGISTRATION FEES
201404
$408.69
20 UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
201405
$1,263.33
21 JIM WARINO
GUITAR AND PIANO INSTRUCTOR
201406
$546.00
22 WAXIE'S ENTERPRISES LLC
CLEANING SUPPLIES
201407
$2,087.44
23 ALICE SUBIA
DOG LICENSE 323001 REFUND
201408
$15.00
24 ASSI SECURITY INC
SECURITY CARD READER MAINTENANCE
201409
$675.15
25 AVAIL TECHNOLOGIES INC
PARTS FOR TRANSIT
201410
$1,948.47
26 CA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
SEISMIC HAZARD MAPPING FEES
201411
$22,586.19
27 CLEAN ENERGY
CLEAN ENERGY CHARGING STATION
201412
$43,363.97
28 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING INC
LETTER OF INTENT SERVICES/RECREATION
201413
$750.00
29 CITY OF WHITTIER
SHARED VMA SERVICES FOR PARP LAWSUIT
201414
$1,617.81
30 CUMMINS INC
CUMMINS SOFTWARE
201415
$2,185.68
31 DATA TICKET INC
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SERVICES
201416
$1,200.00
32 FREDY JOVANI J SANTIAGO
TAP DINNER STAGE EQUIPMENT
201417
$2,000.00
33 DEREK DONNELL
APTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
201418
$277.30
34 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
201419
$9,086.21
35 GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC
BIKE PATROL UNIFORM
201420
$1,990.49
36 MIGUEL A. GARCIA
MOBILITY CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
201421
$1,364.67
37 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION INC
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
201422
$27,071.20
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
38 GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT BUS PARTS
201423
$154.50
39 GABRIEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
AUTO GLASS REPAIRS
201424
$307.50
40 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
201425
$25,695.08
41 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE AND LEASE SERVICES
201426
$7,413.90
42 GREENCYCLE
PARKS LANDSCAPE
201427
$2,481.58
43 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTO PARTS
201428
$1,079.12
44 HDL COREN & CONE
PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING
201429
$6,225.68
45 HIKARI TAILKO DRUMMERS
TAP DINNER ENTERTAINMENT
201430
$600.00
46 JUDITH A NORMAN
NTS CONSULTING SERVICES
201431
$1,343.75
47 JANET WELDE
APTA CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
201432
$1,589.06
48 KARLA SALAS-RAMIREZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201433
$1,000.00
49 ESTEBAN FUENTES
TAP DINNER DJ SERVICES
201434
$550.00
50 KRISTEN NGUYEN
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201435
$1,000.00
51 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
201436
$11,442.00
52 LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
COURT SURCHARGE FEES
201437
$15,924.50
53 M & M EMBROIDERY DESIGN INC
PUBLIC SAFETY POLOS AND JACKETS
201438
$1,249.76
54 MARICELA VARGAS
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201439
$1,000.00
55 MARISELA MENDOZA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201440
$1,020.00
56 MHI PROS
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
201441
$2,378.43
57 MR AND MRS JAMIE BLEDSOE
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201442
$1,325.32
58 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
CITY WIDE SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL
201443
$2,914.50
59 NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST
CONTRIBUTION/JENNIFER PEREZ
201444
$500.00
60 PATRICK RODRIGUEZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201445
$1,000.00
61 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
TERM OF DECLARATION MARCH 2025
201446
$40.00
62 JOSE LUIS RIVERA
LANDSCAPE TOOLS
201447
$4,930.00
63 RKA CONSULTING GROUP
DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES
201448
$31,108.50
64 JOSE SANCHEZ
TAP RECOGNITION PHOTO SERVICES
201449
$475.00
65 RKLJS CORP
CHRISTMAS TREE SUPPLIES/RECREATION
201450
$5,452.50
66 RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
201451
$250.00
67 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
201452
$2,594.00
68 TRANSDEV SERVICES INC
POST DELIVERY AUDIT
201453
$5,760.00
69 TRB AND ASSOCIATES INC
BUILDING AND SAFETY - PLANNING
201454
$11,737.50
70 VERNOLAS TOW SERVICE
ON CALL TOWING SERVICES
201455
$472.50
71 VIDIFLO LLC
MICROPHONE EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
201456
$13,697.90
72 W G ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING INC
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 200961
201457
$9,280.00
73 ACE 5ON5 LLC
ADULT BASKETBALL ASSIGNERS
201458
$320.00
74 ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
ONE WAYS REHAB PROGRAM
201459
$15,690.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
75 ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES GROUP
ONE WAYS REHAB PROGRAM
201460
$16,716.00
76 GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC
PAYMENT DEVICES
201461
$1,602.48
77 ADVEXURE LLC
DJI MATRICE 4 DRONE/PUBLIC SAFETY
201462
$16,191.36
78 AEG SOLUTIONS INC
PLOTTER SUPPLIES
201463
$1,861.31
79 ALTEC INC
TRANSIT REPAIRS AND INSPECTION
201464
$1,159.89
80 SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX ASPHALT/PUBLIC SERVICES
201465
$644.97
81 STEVEN A CHAVEZ
LIFEGUARD UNIFORMS
201466
$1,292.85
82 DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW
EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
201467
$5,490.42
83 LA COUNTY HALL OF RECORDS
DAY USE PERMIT 4484
201468
$250.00
84 COLIBRI ENTERTAINMENT INC
MARIACHI INSTRUCTOR
201469
$3,040.00
85 CUMMINS INC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
201470
$169.81
86 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
201471
$819.96
87 MIKE CABRERA CORPORTATION
NORWALK NOW NEWSLETTER
201472
$5,407.00
88 ERIBERTO ESQUIVEL
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT/SENIOR NUTRITION
201473
$350.00
89 FALCON FUELS INC
DIESEL AND UNLEADED FUEL
201474
$35,269.17
90 FEDERAL FINGERPRINTING INC
FINGERPRINT SERVICES
201475
$525.00
91 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION: 04/26/2025
201476
$300.00
92 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
INC
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
201477
$18,283.20
93 GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT BUS PARTS
201478
$1,616.14
94 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTO PARTS
201479
$3,792.91
95 JENNIFER SUSAN PEREZ
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA REIMBURSEMENT
201480
$164.96
96 JESUS GOMEZ
CONSULTANT METTING REIMBURSEMENT
201481
$121.29
97 MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO INC
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS
201482
$251.50
98 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
201483
$9,963.50
99 MARIA AVILA
CLASS INSTRUCTOR
201484
$180.00
100
MARIA LOURDES GONZALEZ MARTINEZ
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
201485
$126.00
101
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
201486
$161.88
102
MOISES GUTIERREZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201487
$500.00
103
MOON KYU IM
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR
201488
$786.00
104
NADA BUS INC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
201489
$1,775.00
105
VERANDA ASSOCIATES LP
RENTAL ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
201490
$7,660.19
106
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS/PUBLIC SERVICES
201491
$643.17
107
PATRICIA SANDOVAL
DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
201492
$1,040.80
108
PATSY LEE JONES
LINE DANCE FOR BEGINNERS INSTRUCTOR
201493
$315.00
109
MARY THERESA SLATER
CITATION SLIP PRINTINGS
201494
$1,585.75
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
110
POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO
AUTO AND BUS BATTERY
201495
$470.62
111
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
2024 ELECTION MAILING
201496
$179,366.27
112
REYNALDO ADONAY CABRERA
CITATION OVER PAYMENT REFUND
201497
$336.00
113
RELIABLE MONITORING SERVICES
METHANE DETECTION SERVICES
201498
$1,240.00
114
SONSRAY MACHINERY LLC
BUS REPAIRS AND SERVICES
201499
$3,539.77
115
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
ORDINANCE 25-1756/#25-21
201500
$83.25
116
TY LIN INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
201501
$138,250.63
117
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
201502
$231.21
118
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PRELIMINARY ENGINEER DESIGN REVIEW
201503
$28,706.36
119
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
NORWALK NOW PO STAGE MAY 2025
201504
$5,919.41
120
URIEL RAMIREZ
FOLKORICO INSTRUCTOR
201505
$3,150.00
121
VEHICLE REGISTRATION COLLECTIONS
PAYROLL DEDUCTION: 05/05/2025
201506
$96.74
122
VILMA BOLANOS DE BOLANOS
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
201507
$108.00
123
WESTERN STATES CONVERTERS &
ALLISON DIGITAL SOFTWARE
201508
$1,358.00
124
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM
DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE
201509
$357.19
125
ISABEL GONZALEZ
COFFEE VENDOR PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
201510
$100.00
126
CHRIS FABIAN MACIAS
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY 2025
201511
$200.00
127
CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION APRIL 2025
201512
$293.59
128
CRISTINA MUNOZ
DAY CAMP WEEK ONE REFUND
201513
$151.00
129
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COPE PAYMENTS APRIL 2025
201514
$2,348.06
130
DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SERVICES MAY 2025
201515
$134.00
131
DRUG FREE BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
201516
$227.00
132
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
INC
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
201517
$11,670.00
133
IPS GROUP INC
TVM SERVICES
201518
$1,065.15
134
IVETTE SOSA
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 199402
201519
$212.00
135
JOSEPH RANGEL
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201520
$946.50
136
KIMBERLY SUE APODACA
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY 2025
201521
$200.00
137
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
DOCUMENT SEPARATION PROJECT
201522
$3,718.00
138
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
201523
$30,112.65
139
LINDA MARTINA LOPEZ
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY 2025
201524
$200.00
140
LISA VERNOLA SALAS
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY 2025
201525
$200.00
141
MAXWELL MARKETING ASSOCIATES INC
2025 NORWALK 5K RUN MEDALS
201526
$6,555.41
142
MOISES MATA
GRANT MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENT
201527
$103.67
143
JOE'S SWEEPING INC
BUST STOP MAINTENANCE
201528
$128,161.25
144
NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC
USED OIL SERVICES PARTIAL PAYMENT
201529
$2,795.10
145
ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES INC
UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT
201530
$240.04
146
PT EVENTS INC
CANOPY RENTAL AND TAKE DOWN
201531
$675.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
147
MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES
RADIO RELEASE SERVICES
201532
$5,948.00
148
ROSA BARRAGAN
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE MAY 2025
201533
$200.00
149
SHAKEISHA SPICER
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
201534
$500.00
150
THE ECOHEROSHOW LLC
ECOHERO SHOW
201535
$2,500.00
151
WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
FIELD PATROL UNIFORMS
201536
$1,128.65
152
TOVEY SHULTZ CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. CIP 78
201537
$398,565.08
153
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
201538
$260.15
154
ANA M VALENCIA
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 04-03-2025
V20903
$150.00
155
HORACIO ORTIZ
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 02-06-2025
V20904
$150.00
156
JOSE ANGEL ZAMORA
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 02-06-2025
V20905
$300.00
157
MARIA DEL PILAR AVALOS
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 04-03-2025
V20906
$150.00
158
MARIA ISABEL AGUAYO
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 02-06-2025
V20907
$300.00
159
OCTAVIO CESAR MARTINEZ
BOARD MEMBER STIPENDS 04-03-2025
V20908
$150.00
160
BADGER METER INC
METER REPLACEMENTS
V20909
$35,768.02
161
JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC
SEWER LIFTS APRIL - JUNE 2025
V20910
$1,419.26
162
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
CIP NO. 7606 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
V20911
$6,207.50
163
REYES CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
V20912
$412,153.90
164
RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC
LEGAL SERVICES FEBRUARY 2025
V20913
$712.20
165
SHEYLA ALEMAN
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20914
$360.00
166
SIEMENS MOBILITY INC
POLE PURCHASES
V20915
$3,466.46
167
ATHENA PARTNERS STRATEGY GROUP
INC
CONSULTATION/VIRTUAL PERMIT PARKING
V20916
$13,500.00
168
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS
LLC
INTERNET SERVICES AQUATIC CENTER
V20918
$24,713.32
169
KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES
V20919
$4,136.60
170
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGES CITYHALL
V20920
$3,015.29
171
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20921
$72.00
172
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES/PE 05-03-2025
V20922
$12,150.00
173
ASSET PERFORMANCE GROUP LLC
PARKING CITATION PROCESSING
V20923
$25,244.94
174
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
BIOGAS FUEL SERVICES MARCH 2025
V20924
$14,104.08
175
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTION/PE 04-08-2025
V20925
$2,120.40
176
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/PE 04-12-2025
V20926
$1,749.00
177
DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA
FULL TIME COBRA INSURANCE/APRIL 2025
V20927
$19,706.41
178
DELTACARE USA
FULL TIME DENTAL INSURANCE/APRIL 2025
V20928
$1,293.50
179
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/PE 04-18-2025
V20929
$100.00
180
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PE 04-12-25
V20930
$38,430.61
181
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
REIMBURSABLE UNEMPLOYMENT MARCH
V20931
$11,831.00
182
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PE 04-12-2025
V20932
$35,224.44
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
183
PAYMENTUS
PAYMENT PROCESSING MARCH 2025
V20933
$614.90
184
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
V20934
$88,627.07
185
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
LIFE INSURANCE EMPLOYEES APRIL 2025
V20935
$14,251.78
186
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RV
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE APRIL 2025
V20936
$5,559.29
187
CA DEPT OF TAX & FEE ADMINISTRATION
QUARTER 2 SALES TAX OFFSET
V20937
$811.00
188
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PE 04-12-2025
V20938
$115,792.55
189
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CAL CARD OFFSET
V20939
$249,005.46
190
VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA)
VISION INSURANCE APRIL 2025
V20940
$4,037.66
191
GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES INC
HOME REHAB PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
V20941
$16,480.10
192
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
DESIGN SERVICES ZONE 2
V20942
$1,473.90
193
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
CRIME SURPRESS SVC/FEB-2025
V20943
$1,409,856.32
194
LINDA MARISOL CEREN
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20944
$396.00
195
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20945
$396.00
196
NANCY GALICIA
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20946
$594.00
197
SANDRA RAMIREZ
CIRCLE ZUMBA CHAIR INSTRUCTOR
V20947
$980.00
198
SCOTT L DELL
DRUM CIRCLE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
V20948
$200.00
199
SHEYLA ALEMAN
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20949
$162.00
200
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
FINANCE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE JULY FY26
V20950
$15,574.32
201
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGES RECREATION OFFICE
V20951
$178.09
202
NORWALK CAR WASH INC
VEHICLE 270924 CAR WASH
V20952
$24.99
203
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO
EMPLOYEE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE APRIL
V20953
$754.36
204
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE
COMPANY
DISABILITY FLEX SPENDING APRIL 2025
V20954
$36,704.16
205
ALEGEUS
ADJUSTMENTS APRIL 2025
V20955
$8,288.30
206
CALPERS
ACTIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADJUSTMENT
V20956
$511,962.65
207
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTIONS/PE 04-12-2025
V20957
$357,191.41
208
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/PE 04-26-2025
V20958
$1,749.00
209
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/05-02-2025
V20959
$100.00
210
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PE 04-26-2025
V20960
$39,692.50
211
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PE 04-26-2025
V20961
$35,383.32
212
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PE 04-26-2025
V20962
$120,187.01
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
April 29, 2025 through May 12, 2025
*****Total Warrants**** $5,200,081.48
Notes:
Voided Check(s):
I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.
Jana Stuard, Finance Director
201386, V20917
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2025.05.15 12:05:48 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - MAY 14, 2025
Background:
At its meeting of May 14, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the following application and took action as outlined below and in the attached Synopsis.
Planning Commission Action Final
•Director Approval Request (DAR) No. 2025-04
•Planning Commission Action Not Final
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant on May 15, 2025.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
City Council May 27, 2025
Planning Commission Synopsis – May 14, 2025 Page No. 2
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Recommended Action:
No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Synopsis
SYNOPSIS
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 14, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M.
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Linda Lopez, Chair
Kim Apodaca, Vice Chair
Rosa Barragan, Planning Commissioner
Chris Macias, Planning Commissioner
Lisa Vernola-Salas, Planning Commissioner
Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address the Planning Commission on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules and proceedings described in Section 2.16.060 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address the Planning Commission, please complete the card that is provided at the rear entrance to Council Chambers and hand the card to the Secretary. The Planning Commission will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. The Planning Commission will hear public comment on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Planning Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Planning Commission meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Planning Commission:
Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
Comments should be directed to the Planning Commission as a whole and not directed to individual Planning Commission members.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Development Department, (562) 929-5744. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the Secretary if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection.
Writings and/or documents are available for inspection in the Community Development Department, City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every other Friday; telephone (562) 929-5744. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected] Planning Commission Synopsis, May 14, 2025 Page 2 of 2
CALL TO ORDER6:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTECommissioner Vernola-Salas
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERSCommissioner Macias, Commissioner Vernola-Salas, and Vice Chair Apodaca. Commissioner Barragan and Chair Lopez were absent.
1. MEETING MINUTES – Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the Special Planning Commission Meeting of April 23, 2025.
Planning Commission Action: Approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. DIRECTOR APPROVAL REQUEST (DAR) NO. 2025-04
Robert Drieslein on behalf of Norwalk Taco Factory (“Applicant”); a request to permit the sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption (Type 41 ABC license) in an existing 1,400 square foot bona fide restaurant within an approximately 1.39-acre commercial shopping center. The subject property is generally known as 12227 Norwalk Boulevard located within Paddison Square on the southwest corner of Norwalk Boulevard and Crewe Street (also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8024-024-023) in the General Commercial (C-3) Zone.
Environmental: Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission:
(a) Adopt Resolution No. 25-07 to approve Director Approval Request (DAR) No. 2025-04 subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “A”; and (b) Consider and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Planning Commission Action: Approved staff’s recommendation subject to revised conditions by a vote of 3-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development, shared that staff will be attending the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference next week in Las Vegas. He stated that staff have two full days of meetings with hotel developers, brokers and potential restaurant businesses; and that he will report back to the Commission on the results.
ADJOURNMENT 6:26 P.M.
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Damian Rosales, Public Services Superintendent
Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES Background:
The City addresses pest control services at individual facilities on an as-needed basis, and a few select facilities have ongoing service agreements. While this approach has addressed immediate concerns, it has resulted in various service levels across facilities.
To promote consistency, improve preventive maintenance, and better manage potential pest- related issues proactively, staff evaluated the need for a citywide pest control service and determined it would be in the best interest of the City to go out to bid for all facilities.
On September 23, 2024 staff issued a request for quotes (RFQ #25-3101-002) and reviewed bids from multiple vendors. On October 4, 2024 four bids were received with the following results:
Bidder Annual Cost
Commercial Pest Services $ 12,476.00
New Systems Exterminating $ 15,280.00
Corkys Pest Control $ 23,060.00
Fieldtech Integrated Pest Solutions $ 51,900.00
City Council May 27, 2025
Agreement – Pest Control Services Page No. 2
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After careful evaluation, Commercial Pest Services was selected based on qualifications and pricing. The proposed agreement includes, but is not limited to, routine scheduled inspections and treatments for all City Facilities.
Implementing a citywide agreement will ensure uniform service standards, better tracking of service history, and a more strategic, cost-effective approach to pest management across all City facilities.
The agreement term is two years with the option to extend for additional terms upon mutual agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget includes $12,500 for the first year of the term, and another $12,500 will be included in the following year’s budget.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s strategic plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with our Community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods, Objective 1 – Re-Invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Commercial Pest Services in the amount of $25,000 for pest control services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; with the option to extend for two additional one year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Damian Rosales, Public Services Superintendent
Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
UNITS CITYWIDE
Background:
The City has had an agreement with Tri-West Mechanical, Inc. (Tri-West) since June 19, 2019.
Tri-West is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for various heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units citywide. This agreement has been extended multiple times due to Tri-West’s consistent responsiveness, high-quality workmanship, and their proven ability to meet project deadlines, stay within budget, and effectively address any issues that arise.
At this time, staff recommends amending the existing contract with Tri-West to extend services for an additional one-year term. The extension allows staff the time necessary to prepare and solicit a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new, competitive HVAC services contract. The extension also ensures uninterrupted maintenance services and prevents disruption to critical HVAC maintenance citywide while the RFP process is underway.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget includes $65,000 for the services needed for the year.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
City Council May 27, 2025
HVAC Contract Amendment No. 2 Page No. 2
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2, extending the term of the agreement with Tri-West Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $65,000 for preventative maintenance and repair services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning services for an additional one-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 31, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Contribution Disclosure Form
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Damian Rosales, Public Services Superintendent
Gabriela Garcia, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 – TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES – ADJUST COMPENSATION AND EXTEND TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 Background:
Since June 1997, the City has contracted tree maintenance services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA). The scope of the agreement involves trimming, pruning, and removal of City owned trees, along with emergency clearing of trees as directed by the City. WCA also provides Arborist reports when requested by the City. The agreement has been amended multiple times; the latest one was amended on January 6, 2015, when City Council approved a 10-year agreement extension.
Together, WCA and the City have built and developed a successful, working and productive partnership. Together, we are committed to providing quality urban forestry maintenance to residents and businesses.
At this time, staff requests a one-year extension to the current contract for citywide tree trimming services rather than pursuing a longer-term amendment. The short-term extension allows staff the time necessary to prepare and solicit a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services. This amendment shall also include an annual 3% consumer price index increase to rates, which is comparable with the terms of their current agreement.
The purpose of open solicitation is to ensure due diligence by the City in securing the best value and highest quality service possible. Soliciting for these services through a competitively bid process, allows for evaluation with current market rates; exploration of innovative approaches, and encourages broader vendor participation. This effort supports fiscal responsibility while ensuring that the City's tree maintenance needs continue to be met during the interim period.
City Council May 27, 2025
Agreement Amendment No. 5 - WCA Page No. 2
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Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget includes $542,000 for tree maintenance services.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 5 with West Coast Arborist in the amount of $542,000 for tree maintenance services and extend the term through June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
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City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Rita Ruiz, Interim Director of Public Safety
Richard Newton, Emergency Services Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PURCHASE APPROVAL – PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Background:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is currently transitioning its radio system to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). To maintain access to LASD communications networks, the City must also update its own radio system to meet LA-RICS requirements.
LA-RICS is designed to significantly improve both radio and broadband communication capabilities for police, fire, paramedics, and other emergency responders across Los Angeles County. This system creates a unified communications network, removes barriers to multi- jurisdictional response efforts, and enables direct communication between personnel from different agencies. As part of this modernization, LA-RICS mandates that each radio be assigned to a single officer to ensure system security and accountability.
Historically, Norwalk’s Public Safety Officers have shared radios between shifts. However, to comply with LA-RICS requirements, the City will need to purchase 25 additional radios so that each officer can be issued their own. Several of the City’s current radios can be updated to meet LA-RICS standards, while those that cannot will be repurposed for general operations within other City departments.
City Council May 27, 2025
Purchase Mobile Radios Page No. 2
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Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of this proposal is $83,301.67 and will be funded through Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds. A budget amendment of $91,500, which includes the equipment cost and a 10% contingency, is required.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, in the amount of $91,500; and b. authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of 25 Kenwood NX-5300K2 Handheld Transceiver Radios and associated equipment, licenses, and fees from B&W Communications Inc. in the amount of $83.301.67.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-20
2. Quote from B&W Communications
Attachment No. 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is a need to purchase mobile radios in order to ensure continued access to radio communications with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and other regional response partners; and WHEREAS, The cost of the equipment is $83,301.67 and there is no current appropriation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appropriate the $91,500 needed to fund the radios from available Citizen Option for Public Safety Program funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Increase Decrease
From: 222-0480 $91,500
To: 222-20-2101-3880 $91,500
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 27th day of May 2025.
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 2
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:
With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.
There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (4), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (5), International Friendship Commission (2), Public Safety (1), and the Youth Commission (14). The Youth Commission has one member at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.
Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Any Councilmember may nominate an individual who falls into one of the two categories:
Business/Community College Representative and at-large Community Representative.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.
City Council May 27, 2025
Advisory Body Appointments Page No. 2
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
Attachments:
Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 05/27/2025
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\Advisory Body List.pdf Page 1 “Vacancies “at-a-glance”
AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Historical Heritage (2)
Youth (3)
Community
Promotion
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Public Safety
Youth (2)
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vacant Community Promotion Commission Perez -12/31/26
Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Garcia, Steve Community Promotion Commission Ayala 3/18/25-12/31/26 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hidalgo, Ericka Historical Heritage Commission Rios 3/18/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Rios -12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Moreno, Antoinette Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Yanez, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 12/10/24-12/12/28 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Macias, Chris Planning Commission Valencia 1/21/24-12/12/28 Salas-Vernola, Lisa Planning Commission Ramirez 12/10/24-12/12/28 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 05/27/2025
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\Advisory Body List.pdf Page 2 Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/26 Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Brizuela, Elmer Public Safety Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Peňa, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/21/25-12/31/26 Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 3/4/25-12/31/26 Mesa, Martha Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Senior Citizens Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Casillas, Millie Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Cerezo, Angeles Honorato Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Social Services Commission Valencia 4/15/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Obi, Brandon Youth Commission Rios 3/18/25-12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointed Present Term
Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala 4/1/25-12/31/26 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Rios -12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -12/31/26 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
NMC §15.44.060 A: Designation
Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/08/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/21/25-12/31/26 City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Vanessa Ramos, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-16 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CITY PROJECT NOS. 7228 AND 7230
Background:
In November 2020, City Council awarded an $169,981.31 agreement to FCG Consultants (“FCG”) for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Project No 7228.
Simultaneously, FCG was also awarded a $95,815.72 agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Project No. 7230. FCG was ranked number one for both projects based upon the firm’s experience of working on similar fiber optic signal coordination projects for neighboring cities.
The agreement with FCG began in January 2020 and continued through September 2020 in accordance with project construction schedules. FCG provided services for both projects, however, discrepancies were found between amounts billed and services provided. As a result, payment processing times were delayed in order to reconcile between services provide and amounts billed. Outstanding invoices remained unpaid.
A claim was brought forward to the City relating to the invoices provided by FCG. Following a review of the circumstances and discussion between parties, a resolution has been reached that is considered fair and appropriate under the circumstances.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost for outstanding invoices is $290,000. The Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget has enough funds in Street Renovation Funds to cover cost, but a budget amendment is required to allocate Street Renovation Funds to Project Nos. 7228 and 7230 in order to provide funding necessary to process payment.
City Council May 27, 2025
Resolution No. 25-16 – Budget Amendment for City
Project Nos. 7228 and 7230
Page No. 2
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Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 6 – PROJECT NOS. 7228 AND 7230, in the amount of $290,000.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-16
RESOLUTION NO. 25-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE STREET RENOVATION
FUNDS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 6 –
PROJECT NOS. 7228 AND 7230.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 there is an available Budget balance of $14,267,742.85 in available Street Renovation Funds for Projects Nos. 7228 and 7230; and
WHEREAS, these projects require additional Street Renovation funds; and WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 budget to allocate $145,000 each of available Street Renovation Funds to Project No. 7228 and Project No. 7230.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following accounts:
Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures:748-70-7229-2080 $145,000
748-70-7230-2080 $145,000
Fund Balance:748-0480 $290,000
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 27th day of May 2025.
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager SUBJECT: CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY Background:
At the direction of City Council, the City initiated a comprehensive classification and compensation study in partnership with TrueComp and CPS HR Consulting. This marks the first formal review of the City's classification and compensation study.
The study evaluated job families, career fields, and classification titles to assess market competitiveness, internal equity, and structural alignment.
Over the past nine months, the consultants have thoroughly studied compensation models across comparable cities, including Carson, Downey, Gardena, Pico Rivera, Torrance and Whittier. This benchmark aligned Norwalk’s compensation practices with the broader public sector market.
During the study, key issues were identified, including internal equity discrepancies among positions, market competitiveness of salaries, pay compaction within job classifications, stagnation for employees at the top of the pay scale, and challenges in employee retention and talent attraction.
CPS HR representatives will present their methodology and findings, providing data-driven recommendations to support equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation practices.
Fiscal Impact:
The financial impacts of the Classification and Compensation study will be discussed as part of the annual budget.
City Council May 27, 2025
Classification and Compensation Study Page No. 2
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Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Provide high quality customer service to the community.
Recommended Action:
Receive and File.
Attachments:
N/A