AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 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 $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)(4) – 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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Dr. George Bojorquez
New Creation Church
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FLAG SALUTE
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Blake Nunez
Dolland 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 Recognize Dr. Bojorquez for his years of service as a Pastor.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Transit and Social Services Seniors on the Move.
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2. Bi-Weekly 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 July 15, 2025. 825-04
07-15-25 CC
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS JUNE 22, 2025 - JULY 5, 2025 & JULY 6, 2025 - JULY 19, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve:
gross payroll in the amount of
$1,399,782.51; the payroll check numbers 38434 –
38455 and the voucher numbers 347333 –
347923 in the total net amount of $1,061,509.47 for the payroll period June 22, 2025 – July 5, 2025 and;
gross payroll in the amount of
$1,335,837.42; the payroll check numbers 38456 –
38466
and the voucher numbers 347924 –
348510 in the total net amount of $1,013,661.26 for the payroll period July 6, 2025 – July 19, 2025.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period July 8, 2025 – July 28, 2025, in the total amount of $12,333,176.46. 640
Warrant Register 07-28-25
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 23, 2025
No action is required unless the City Council elects to review the decision of the Planning Commission on the item where the Commission’s action was final.
Staff Report Background Doc
Synopsis 7-23-25
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6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ON-CALL CITYWIDE SURVEYING SERVICES – ENGINEERS REPORT NO. 25-17 Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with Thienes Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $100,000 annually for a term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions; 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Thienes Engineering, Inc. proposal
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7. RESOLUTION NOS. 25-33 AND 25-34 – ADOPTING CASH HANDLING AND CAPITALIZATION POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Staff recommends City Council adopt:
Resolution No. 25-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE CASH HANDLING POLICY; and Resolution No. 25-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE FIXED ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY.
Staff Report Background Doc
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-33
Attachment No. 2 - Resolution No. 25-34
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 25-35 - FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUND ALLOCATIONS Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING THE USE OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4 AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE ARTICLE 6.5 FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/25.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 25-35
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 25-37 - APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029 AND RESOLUTION NO. 25-38 - APPROVING A NEW 9-STEP SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE EXECUTIVE AND MID-MANAGEMENT UNITS Staff recommends City Council adopt:
Resolution No. 25-37, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND THE NORWALK ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029; and Resolution No. 25-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Staff Report Background Doc
Resolution No. 25-37 - MOU
Resolution No. 25-38 - Salary Schedule
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APPOINTMENTS
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10. 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 08-05-2025
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-1758U – AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FROM A MORATORIUM AND EXTEND THE AMENDED MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE—WASHING, AND PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
Staff recommends City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 25-1758U, AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FROM A MORATORIUM AND EXTEND THE AMENDED MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE—WASHING, AND PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
Staff Report - Urgency Ordinance No. 25-1758U
Attachment 1 - Urgency Ordinance No. 25-1758U
Attachment 2 - 10-day Report dated July 15, 2025
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REPORTS
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12. PROJECT NO. 7184 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - STREET DESIGN FOR REHABILITATION OF CARMENITA ROAD FROM ROSECRANS AVENUE TO EXCELSIOR DRIVE – ENGINEERS REPORT NO. 25-16 AND TERMINATE PROJECT NO. 7904 Staff recommends City Council:
award an agreement to Onward Engineering, Inc. to provide design services in the amount of $202,878 for Project No. 7184; 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. terminate Project No. 7904 – Foster Road Rehabilitation from Studebaker Road to Pioneer Boulevard, and reallocate the remaining balance of $13,385 to the cumulative Proposition C funding.
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Onward Engineering Proposal
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13. PROJECT NO. 7232 – AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON ALONDRA BOULEVARD FROM HOME DEPOT TO SHOEMAKER AVENUE – ENGINEERS REPORT 25-15 Staff recommends City Council:
approve an Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. to continue the scope of work of CM&I Services for Project No. 7232 in an amount not to exceed $7,092, which will increase the agreement amount from $213,234, not to exceed $220,326; and authorize 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
Campaign Contribution Form
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14. PROJECT NO. 7234 – ACCEPT WORK FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ON STUDEBAKER ROAD FROM KENNEY STREET TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5347(044)], ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 25-12 Staff recommends City Council accept the work of California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,912,832 for Traffic Signal Improvements on Studebaker Road from Kenney Street to Rosecrans Avenue; Project No. 7234; Federal Project No. HSIPL-5347(044).
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 July 31, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk