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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MAY 31, 2025
Mayor Ayala called the special meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the U.S. Constitution Room 4, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Rios and Ramirez , Vice Mayor Perez and Mayor Ayala. Councilmember Valencia was absent. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Camille Moreno , Assistant City Clerk.
REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PROPOSED BUDGET
Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer, gave a presentation regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget sharing the total proposed budget of $304 million, has been prepared during a time of economic uncertainty and indicated the potential of restricted Federal Funding that will not be known until October 2025. Ms. Stuard shared the goals of the budget , highlighting it will be structurally balanced. She discussed revenue estimates, highlighting potential deficits and the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). She discussed personnel costs, highlighting the deletion of three positions, adding four positions, and reclassifying one position. She discussed expenditures, highlighting insurance premium increases, debt service, and the increase to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s (Sheriff) Contract. A final budget will be prepared and submitted for adoption at the City Council Meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025.
Following the presentation, City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Ramirez highlighting the importance of programming, services, and quality of those services. He requested consideration to implement software to monitor expired Business Licenses , and several audits: the Sheriff’s Department and the Homeless Operation, Prevention, and Engagement Team (HOPE); as well as requesting a cost analysis for potential revenue from the TOT. Councilmember Rios inquired about the current status of the vehicle fleets for the Public Safety and Public Services Departments, vacant positions timeline of being filled, and echoed Councilmember Ramirez’ request for a Sheriff’s Department audit, specifically the Neighborhood Enforcement Team. Mayor Ayala requested staff provide a list of potential programs in jeopardy of losing Federal Funding. Vice Mayor Perez requested staff use caution when determining what programs to cut and highlighted essential services for seniors. 610
REPORT ON 2024 ACTIVITY OF CITY OF NORWALK’S ADVISORY BODIES
Salpy Kabaklian - Slentz, Management Analyst , gave a report on the current advisory bodies focusing on vacancy rates, meeting frequency , and reasons for cancelled or not Minutes of the Special Meeting
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2 regularly scheduled meetings . Following the presentation, City Council request ed staff create a vision and mission statement for each commission, conduct formal onboard training for new commissioners, highlight goals in future budgets, create generic commissioner uniforms, and address frequency of meetings. 200-02
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council was Jack Cornejo.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
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CAMILLE MORENO
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR
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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 3, 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 Councilmember 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 Ne gotiation: 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:41 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:0 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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2 Councilmembers Ramirez and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala .
Councilmember Rios arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by April Reutter, Pray Norwalk; followed by the flag salute, led by Eli Martinez, New Harvest Christian 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 commented on the successful 2
nd Annual 5K Run/Walk , thanked all staff,
volunteers, and participants. Councilmember Valencia congratulated all graduates as well as Commissioner Martha Mesa . Vice Mayor Perez shared the Norwalk Now has been distributed and highlighted the updated User Fee Schedule and Community Safety Zone information; announced the City is conducting a survey to find out what type of Norwalk Swag residents are interested in purchasing; and wished all a Happy Father’s Day. Mayor Ayala shared other cities and residents expressed that Norwalk did an outstanding job hosting the 5K Run/Walk. Councilmember Rios also congratulated the graduating class of 2025; reported on her attendance at the Norwalk High Girls’ Softball Banquet; wished all a great summer; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Samuel Riveros, Baldwin Park Police Officer.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed June as Men's Health month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council r ecognized Rachel Contreras as the Older American nominee by Los Angeles County.
City Council recognized Norwalk High School students for painting a Utility Cabinet on Studebaker and Kenney.
City Council recognized Southern California Swimming Championship winner Raikko Runes, Norwalk Stingrays.
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3 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
David Pailin , Communications Manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, provided a report regarding Mosquito Control Awareness.
Caren Spilsbury, Executive Director of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, provided the Quarterly report.
Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services, provided a report regarding the “Park Your Thoughts” survey results.
Videos were shared highlighting Affordable Housing, Memorial Day event recap, and the “Bi-Weekly Review.”
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 Rios seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of May 27, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS APRIL 27, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025 AND MAY 11, 2025 - MAY 24, 2025
City Council approve d gross payroll in the amount of $ 1,291,143.28; the payroll check Nos. 38361 – 38372 and the voucher Nos. 345127 – 345642, in the total net amount of $944,630.03 for the payroll period April 27, 2025 – May 10, 2025; and gross payroll in the amount of $1,214,782.50; the payroll check Nos. 38373 – 38383 and the voucher N os. 345643 – 346164, in the total net amount of $981,781.12 for the payroll period May 11, 2025 – May 24, 2025. 630
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4 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period May 13, 2025 – May 27, 2025, in the total amount of $6,300,227.21. 640
AGREEMENT - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION REGULATORY TRIENNIAL PASSENGER MILES TRAVELED STUDY
City Council approved an agreement with Precision Material Management, LLC to conduct the studies identified in the report in an amount not to exceed $53,100 from July 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; and authorized 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 -19 - APPROVING A STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF SERVICES
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 25- 19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING A STANDARD AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT; and
b. approved the standard agreement with the California High- Speed Rail Authority for reimbursement of services rendered, in the amounts of $100,000 for the first year and $45,000 the second year; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – ALLOCATION OF MEASURE R 20% BUS
OPERATIONS FUNDS
City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the use of Measure R 20% Bus Operation Funds from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035, in the amount of $1,475,001 for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU on behalf of City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 12 – PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – EXTENDING TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND AMENDING LANGUAGE
City Council approved Amendment No. 12, extending the term of the agreement with Parking Concepts, Incorporated, for an additional one- year term expiring on June 30, Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 2026, as well as updating the payment terms; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment and any written notices on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 920-04
2025 APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS
City Council approved the 19 organizations eligible to obtain retail fireworks permits and authorized issuance of permits. 612-08
RESOLUTION NO. 25-17 – ADOPTION OF LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
City Council adopted Resolution No. 25- 17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
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PROJECT NO. 7867 - AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
FOR NEW EMERGENCY GENERATORS AT NORWALK ARTS AND SPORTS
COMPLEX AND THE SENIOR CENTER
City Council awarded an agreement with IMEG Corporation to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction support services of the new emergency generator sets at Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex and the Norwalk Senior Center, in an amount not -to-exceed $140,105; and authorized 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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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Willdan Engineering for Traffic Engineering Services in the amount of $118,413 for a total value of $283,163 for FY 2025/26; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025
City Council authorized the Executive Director of Regional Transportation to execute the Fiscal Year 2025 Certifications and Assurances Federal Transit Administration Assistance Programs/Affirmation of Applicant, file grant application(s) on behalf of the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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6 City and execute a grant agreement(s); in concurrence with and execution of the Affirmation of Applicant’s Attorney Certification by the City Attorney. 1105-01
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 25-18 – APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FIVE YEAR 2025 - 2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Ayala opened the public hearing to consider approving the Five Year Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. The City Clerk presented a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development provided a report. There being no persons wishing to testify on the matter, Mayor Ayala closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FIVE YEAR 2025 -2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TRANSMIT ALL
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and
b. authorize the Director of Community Development to execute Memorandum of Understanding with City Departments and sub- recipient agreements with public service agencies for the provision of services funded under the Annual Action Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PROJECT NO. 7234 – APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR STUDEBAKER ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (KENNEY ST TO ROSECRANS AVE) [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5347(044)] – ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 25-09
Following a brief report by Glen Kau, Director of Public Services/ City Engineer, Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with California Professional Engineering Inc., which will increase the agreement amount from $1,579,769.20 to $1,596,878.43; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment 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, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PROJECT NO. 7235 – AMENDMENT NO. 3 – DESIGNER CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG IMPERIAL HIGHWAY FROM SAN GABRIEL RIVER TO SHOEMAKER AVENUE, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-10
Following a brief report by Mr. Kau, Director of Public Services/City Engineer, Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to:
a. approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $25,260 to provide Design Services for Imperial Highway Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) from San Gabriel River to Shoemaker Avenue (City Project No. 7235), for a total not to exceed contract amount of $564,268.00; and b. authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 with ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Inc. on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Richard Lambert, Christina Mckenna, and Rushabh Dalwadi.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m., in memory of Samuel Riveros, Baldwin Park Police Officer.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR