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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 17, 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 . Councilmember Rios arrived after roll call and Councilmember Valencia was 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: 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.
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.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
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.
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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2 RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:10 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:19 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala.
Councilmember Valencia 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 Dr. George Bojorquez, New Creation Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Dominic Ortiz Olivas, Earl E. Edmondson 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
Councilmember Ramirez thanked the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and Public Safety for their commitment to the safety of residents and encouraged all to attend the upcoming Summer Concert Series and Movies in the Park. Councilmember Rios requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ernie Gutierrez; reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities where she participated as a judge on the topic of planning and environmental quality of life; requested Parks and Recreation Department increase the amount of free lunches for the Summer Lunch Program available to children, if possible, and asked residents be decent and respectful to one another. Vice Mayor Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed. Mayor Ayala congratulated the Norwalk Special Olympics Team for participating in the 2025 Special Olympics event, and thanked the Parks and Recreation Department staff, volunteers, and athletes for their support, and indicated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Marie Salazar Stevens.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association Award.
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3 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez thanked First Responders and the Public Safety Department for keeping the City safe.
Videos were shared highlighting the Special Olympic Event, 2 nd Annual Norwalk 5k
Run/Walk 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 Rios asked for reports on Item Nos. 10 and 18.
Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to continue Item No. 10 to a future date and approve the balance of the consent calendar as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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 May 31, and June 3, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 25, 2025 – JUNE 7, 2025
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,812,074.72; the payroll check Nos. 38398 – 38416 and the voucher N os. 346165 – 346740, in the total net amount of $1,330,214.70 for the pay period May 25, 2025 – June 7, 2025. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period May 28, 2025 – June 10, 2025, in the total amount of $4,320,338.27.
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4 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF CITYWIDE COPIER/PRINTERS
City Council approved the purchase of 17 replacements of multi -function printers in the amount of $153,600; and authorized 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25 -21 - APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 COST
ALLOCATION PLAN
City Council adopted 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 -22 - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
City Council adopted Resolution No. 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-23 - STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
City Council adopted 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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RESOLUTION NO. 25 -24 - ADOPTING PURCHASING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
City Council adopted 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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AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONTINUED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES
Following a brief report provided by Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development, City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Ramirez and Rios Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 requesting consultants be present at the next meeting to address questions and concerns regarding their services. THE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO JULY 1, 2025. 325
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
City Council awarded 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 authorized 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. 1005-04-7937
PROJECT NO. 7606 - STORM DRAIN REPAIRS FOR POTTER STREET -
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
City Council awarded 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 authorized 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. 1005-04-7606/1040
RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR ANNUAL WATER LOSS
REPORTING
City Council
a. adopted 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
b. approved 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 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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6 CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT 14767 CARMENITA ROAD, 11948 166TH STREET, AND 11911 167TH STREET
City Council confirmed 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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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 3 - EMERGENCY STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND STREET LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENTS
City Council:
a. approved 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 b. approved Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc. extending the agreement through June 30, 2026; with an option to extend one additional year, and c. authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 with both contractors, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney. 955/1030
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
City Council adopted 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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AGREEMENT – CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN AND HAZARD
ASSESSMENTS
City Council awarded 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 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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CAMERA TRAILER REPLACEMENT
Following a brief report provided by Rita Ruiz, Interim Director of Public Safety, City discussion ensued with Councilmember Rios requesting further explanation on need. Ms.
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7 Ruiz listed benefits for having more security for upcoming events. City Council approved the purchase of three Sentry -Pro Surveillance Trailers from BackStreet Surveillance in the amount of $117,360.00; and authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase. 634-10
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORWALK ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
Vice Mayor Perez moved and Mayor Ayala seconded to appoint Mayor Ayala, Vice Mayor Perez, and Councilmember Ramirez as an alternate; and Kim Apodaca as a member of the public. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Valencia
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - ASSEMBLY BILL 2561, LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
VACANCY REPORT
Mayor Ayala opened the public hearing regarding the Local Public Employees Vacancy Report. A brief report was provided by Jesenia Sanchez, Human Resources Manager .
There being no persons wishing to discuss the matter, Mayor Ayala closed the public hearing. RECEIVED AND FILED.
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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 EXECU TIVE
MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Mayor Ayala opened the public hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Budget and Salary Schedule. The City Clerk provided a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing. Jana Stuard, Finance Director/Treasurer, gave a report. There being Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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8 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. 25-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26; and
b. adopt 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Valencia
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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
Mayor Ayala opened the public hearing setting the Sewer Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The City Clerk provided a report on legal requisites for notice of hearing.
Brandon Holzhauer, Associate Engineer of Francisco and Associates, 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 adopt 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. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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9 ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1757 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
6.16.030 AND 6.16.040 TO UPDATE RENEWAL TERMS FOR DOG LICENSES
Jennifer Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report. City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Ramirez requesting staff consider an incentive for pet owners to license their pets, and Councilmember Rios requesting staff find lower rates for spaying/neutering pets for residents. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded 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 UPD ATE RENEWAL TERMS FOR DOG LICENSES, and schedule for adoption. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valecia
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AGREEMENTS – HEALTH ON WHEELS PROGRAM
Gaby Regalado, Director of Social Services, gave a report. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to:
a. 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;
b. 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
c. 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.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Valencia
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10 CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY.
Carina Montes, Director of Human Resources, provided a report alongside Vicki Quintero Brashear, Client Services Director from CPS HR . City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Rios inquiring percentage of positions at market rate; how variance was established, and percentage of how many employees were topped out. Ms. Quintero responded with 64% of classifications that were studied were at market rate or above, 57% were topped out and the variance was established by midpoint in salary range and jobs in the market that were matched. Councilmember Ramirez indicated that the study is important, and encouraged employees to share their thoughts with him . RECEIVED AND FILED.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Art Lopez, Paki Matael, Janell Fitch, Lorena Velasco, and Pati Garcia.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m., in memory of Ernie Gutierrez and Marie Salazar Stevens.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR