City Council Agenda Report
July 15, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Gabriela Regalado, Director of Social Services
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-31 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Background:
The Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (ADD) runs the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP), which provides funding through grants and subawards for the congregate and home delivered meal program, also known as the Senior Nutrition Program, for the senior citizen population of the City. In Fiscal Year 2019/20 the City and ADD mutually agreed to collaborate though a direct agreement to achieve the City’s objective of effectively serving the senior community. This agreement allows the City to provide meals to both our congregate meal sites and to our 225 participants of home delivered meal program daily, Monday through Friday.
Totaling over 121,000 meals for the fiscal year.
In 2023, the City partnered with Trio Community Meals, LLC (TCM), for catering services. They are one of the several caterers the LA County permits the City to use. The cost for each individual meal is competitive with most LA County approved caterers. TCM are quick to respond to any questions or adjustments requested by staff. The quality of the meals has dramatically increased attendance for congregate meals and is regularly acknowledged by the patrons. It is in the best interest of the Senior Nutrition Program to renew TCM’s services for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Fiscal Impact:
Operating funds for the Senior Nutrition Program are provided by the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Grant, Elderly Nutrition Program 252606, and are included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget.
City Council July 15, 2025
Resolution No. 25-31 Approving agreements with the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department for the Elderly Nutrition Program
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Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action is consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1. Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community. Objective 1. Promote customer-focused culture that prizes accessible, consistent, and predictable delivery of service.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AGING & DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 in the amount of $1,221,800; and b. approve the agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC, in the amount of $700,000, to provide catered meals from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the city, in form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-31
2. Allocation Letter
3. Agreement with Trio Community Meals, LLC
4. Campaign Contribution Form