AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 17, 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: Property: Property Address 12158 Firestone Blvd. (Front Street property); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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II.
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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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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IV.
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.
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V.
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 Association of Management Employees.
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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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Dr. George Bojorquez
New Creation Church
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FLAG SALUTE
Dominic Ortiz Olivas
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary 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.
Recognition of Finance Department for Government Finance Officers Association Award.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Special Olympics Event Recap Video.
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2. 2
nd
Annual Norwalk 5k Run/Walk 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.
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meetings of May 31, and June 3, 2025. 825-04
Minutes_05-31 & 06-03
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 25, 2025 – June 7, 2025
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,812,074.72; the payroll check numbers 38398 – 38416 and the voucher numbers 346165 –
346740 in the total net amount of $1,330,214.70 for the pay period May 25, 2025 – June 7, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period May 28, 2025 – June 10, 2025, in the total amount of $4,320,338.27. 640
Warrant Register 06-10-25
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5. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF CITYWIDE COPIER/PRINTERS
Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of 17 replacements of multi-function printers in the amount of $153,600; and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 25-21 - APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 COST ALLOCATION PLAN Staff Recommends City Council adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORWALK APPROVING THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
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Resolution No. 25-21
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 25-22 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 25-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-22
Attachment No. 2 - Appropriations Subject to Limitations Combine item's attachments into one PDF and view
8. RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 - STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, ADOPTING THE 2025/26 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST AND REINVEST IDLE MONIES OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2025/26 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-23
Attachment No. 2 - Statement of Investment Policy
Attachment No. 3 - Investment Program
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-24 - ADOPTING PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.
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Resolution No. 25-24
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10. AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTINUED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Kosmont Companies for continued economic development consulting services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $100,000 each year; and authorize the City Manager to execute an 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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Levine Act Statement
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11. PROJECT NO. 7449 – WATERMAIN AND ADVANCED METER INFRASTRUCTURE METER REPLACEMENTS AND PROJECT NO. 7937 - LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 31 ASPHALT IMPROVEMENTS / AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Civiltec Engineering Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $203,497 for Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services for Project No. 7449 – Watermain and Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI/AMR) Meter Replacements and Project No. 7937 - Local Streets Rehabilitation Program Zone 31 Asphalt Improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Location Map
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12. PROJECT NO. 7606 - STORM DRAIN REPAIRS FOR POTTER STREET - AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES Staff recommends City Council award a contract to Civiltec Engineering Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $58,267 for Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services for Project No. 7606 Storm Drain Repairs for Potter Street; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Location Map
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13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ANNUAL WATER LOSS REPORTING Staff recommends City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 25-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDING FOR ANNUAL WATER LOSS REPORTING, in the amount of $23,768; and approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Arcadis, Inc. for Annual Water Loss Reports, in an amount not-to-exceed $23,768, for a total agreement amount of $81,503; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-25
Attachment No. 2 - Campaign Contribution Form
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14. CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT 14767 CARMENITA ROAD, 11948 166TH STREET, AND 11911 167TH STREET Staff recommends City Council confirm emergency service repair work at 14767 Carmenita Road, 11948 166th Street, and 11911 167th Street, completed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $97,092.22.
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15. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 - EMERGENCY STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENTS Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 3 for emergency street light maintenance and pole replacement services with:
Yunex LLC extending the agreement through June 30, 2026; with an option to extend one additional year; and Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. extending the agreement through June 30, 2026; with an option to extend one additional year, and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 with both contractors, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
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Campaign Contribution Forms
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-26 - APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
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Resolution No. 25-26 - GWMA Agreement
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17. AGREEMENT – CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN AND HAZARD ASSESSMENTS Staff recommends City Council award a professional services agreement with SoCal Water Pro to provide professional Cross Connection Control Plan and Hazard Assessments services, in an amount not to exceed $325,712 over a three year agreement term; 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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18. CAMERA TRAILER REPLACEMENT
Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of three Sentry-Pro Surveillance Trailers from BackStreet Surveillance in the amount of $117,360.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase.
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City of Norwalk Sentry-Pro Quote Revised - White Wrap
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APPOINTMENTS
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19. 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.
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Advisory Body List 06-17-25
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20. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY Staff recommends City Council appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor along with a Councilmember (appointed in alphabetical order by last name) as an alternate, and one member of the public.
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County CEO Staff Report and Resolution No. 79659
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. PUBLIC HEARING - ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES VACANCY REPORT Staff recommends City Council open for public comment and receive report.
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22. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 25-27 - ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-28 - AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Staff recommends City Council adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; and RESOLUTION NO. 25-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING AND ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL AND HOURLY UNIT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-27 - Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget Attachment No. 2 - Resolution No. 25-28 - Salary Schedule FY 2025-26 Attachment No. 3 - Budget in Brief
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23. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 25-29 - SETTING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL Staff recommends City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 25-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE ANNUAL SEWER REPORT AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDERING THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ROLL.
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Resolution 25-29 - Annual Sewer System Charge FY 25-26
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
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24. ORDINANCE NO. 25-1757 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6.16.030 AND 6.16.040 TO UPDATE RENEWAL TERMS FOR DOG LICENSES Staff recommends City Council to introduce by title only Ordinance No. 25-1757, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 6.16.030 AND 6.16.040 TO UPDATE RENEWAL TERMS FOR DOG LICENSES, and schedule for adoption.
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Ordinance No. 25-1757
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REPORTS
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25. AGREEMENTS – HEALTH ON WHEELS PROGRAM
Staff recommends City Council:
approve the Health on Wheels agreement with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and California State University Long Beach to provide free and accessible basic health care services to children in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with two automatic renewal terms of one year each thereafter; approve the Bailment agreement with Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, for storage of a motor home vehicle at the Norwalk City Yard from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Health on Wheels Program and Bailment agreements 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 forms approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Health on Wheels Agreement 2025
Attachment No. 2 - Bailment Agreement
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26. CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY
Receive and File.
Staff Report Background Doc
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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 June 13, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk