AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JULY 1, 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
Public Comment:
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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.
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Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
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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 $500 (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 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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II.
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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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.
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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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V.
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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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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Manny Free
Hope City Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Daniella Mercado
Edmondson Lampton 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.
City Council to Proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Norwalk.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. DocuPet
Dog Licensing Program.
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2. Bi-Weekly Review video.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
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1. 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 meeting of June 17, 2025. 825-04
06-17-25 CC
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD June 8, 2025 – June 21, 2025
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,336,515.21; the payroll check numbers 38417 – 38433 and the voucher numbers 346741 –
347332 in the total net amount of $1,013,975.63 for the pay period June 8, 2025 – June 21, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period June 11, 2025 through June 23, 2025, in the total amount of $3,355,528.60. 640
Warrant Register 06-23-25
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JUNE 25, 2025
No action is required.
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 6-25-25
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 25-1757 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 6.16.030 AND 6.16.040 TO UPDATE RENEWAL TERMS FOR DOG LICENSES Staff recommends City Council adopt 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Ordinance No. 25-1757
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7. AGREEMENT for ROOM 15 FURNITURE/DESIGN SERVICES
Staff recommends City Council approve an Agreement with Sierra School Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $63,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents or amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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8. PROJECT NO. 7872 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING Staff recommends City Council accept of work for All American Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $497,960.50, for Project No. 7872, Transportation Center and Social Services Parking Lot Resurfacing.
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Advisory Body List 07-01-25
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REPORTS
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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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Norwalk Services Recap Slides - June 2025
Norwalk ICSC Recap - 7-1-25 vFinal
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11. HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Heart of Norwalk Draft Specific Plan and provide feedback.
Staff Report Background Doc
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated June 27, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk