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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
JULY 15, 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 . Councilmember s Rios and Valencia arrived after roll call. 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(4) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
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.
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 Association of Management Employees.
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.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 15, 2025
2 RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:19 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala responding to 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 Pastor Michael Gutierrez, Redeemer Covenant Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Sebastian Munoz, Lake Center Middle School.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized the City’s Special Olympics 2025 Athletes and Coaches.
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 thanked Recreation and Park Services, Public Services, and Public Safety departments for a successful Independence Day Event. Councilmember Ramirez requested a status update regarding Interstate 105 Freeway and Studebaker Road involving crash reduction prevention; and wished Councilmember Valencia a Happy Birthday. Councilmember Rios reported on her attendance at Milagro Cinemas After Hours Networking Mixer, the Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar, and the first Summer Concert; expressed concerns about the ongoing immigration issues and shared that Social Services is increasing services to assist. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at Media Training and shared concerns regarding the ongoing immigration issues. Vice Mayor Perez invited all to attend upcoming events such as the Norwalk Park Planning and Design Community Engagement Meeting being held July 17, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex ; Front Street Friday Nights located on Front Street, and Dinner and a Movie at the Hargitt House Museum, July 18. Mayor Ayala also expressed concerns about the ongoing immigration issues and shared that Social Services has a hotline (562) 929-5961.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 15, 2025
3 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez, City Manager, introduced Moctesuma Esparza. Mr. Esparza shared that he is giving the City 100 tickets to give away to celebrate the one year anniversary of Milagro Cinemas.
Videos were shown highlighting the 2025 Independence day Festival and the “Bi-Weekly” update.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez 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 July 1, 2025. 825-04
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period June 24 – July 7, 2025, in the total amount of $4,498,300.39.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENDMENT NO. 1 - CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Alvarez -Glasman & Colvin for City Attorney Services approving the rate adjustment and the term definition outlined in the attached correspondence effective July 1, 2025. 815-01
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 15, 2025
4 CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK AT SPROUL BARN, SARA MENDEZ PARK AND
CITY HALL
City Council confirmed the emergency service repair work at the Sproul Barn, Sara Mendez Park and City Hall, completed by Tri -West Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $24,390.
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PROJECT NO. 7527 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
City Council:
a. awarded a contract to Christensen Brothers General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $320,923.28 for construction of City Project No. 7527 and City Council, July 15, 2025 and
b. awarded an agreement to Civiltec Engineering Inc. in the amount of $64,084 for construction management and inspection services; and
c. authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements with Christensen Brothers General Engineering Inc. and Civiltec Engineering Inc. including amendments up to the 15% contingency, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
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PROJECT NO. 7935 – CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – LABOR COMPLIANCE
AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ZONES 2, 9, AND 29, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-14
City Council:
a. approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $90,597 to provide labor compliance and material testing services for Project No. 7935 (Zones 2, 9 and 29) for a total not to exceed contract amount of $253,921; b. and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Willdan Engineering, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PROJECT NO. 7940 – ACCEPT WORK FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONCRETE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS 2025, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 25-13
City Council accepted the work of DT Stellar General Engineering in the amount of $536,610 for CDBG Concrete ADA Improvements 2025.
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Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
July 15, 2025
5 DELINQUENT REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
City Council approved the lien list for the delinquent accounts that are not paid by July 31, 2025 and authorized staff to forward a final list to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor. 626-02
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 25-30 - SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS
Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services provided a report. City Council discussion ensued with City Council requesting an update on all park improvements throughout the City. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to adopt RESOLUTION 25-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS REPORTS. 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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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1753U - 10-DAY REPORT ON THE MORATORIUM
TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY)
CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL
USE - LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE - WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN
ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE- ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CITYWIDE.
Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development provided a report. The 10- day report was received and filed pursuant to Government Code §65858(d). 320-01-01
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Norwalk City Council
July 15, 2025
6 RESOLUTION NO . 25 -31 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Following a brief report provided by Daniel Abrego, Senior Center Manager , Councilmember Ramirez moved and Vice Mayor Perez seconded to:
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;
b. approve ENP 252606 with the Los Angeles Aging & Disabilities Department to fund the Elderly Nutrition Program in the amount of $1,221,800 from July 1 through June 30, 2026;
c. 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 d. authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements, and any additional amendments, provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the city, in 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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RESOLUTION NO. 25-32 – AMENDMENT NO. 6 FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Following a brief report provided by Mr. Abrego, Senior Center Manager, Councilmember Valencia moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-32,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY AGING & DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26, in an amount not to exceed $78,202 from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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July 15, 2025
7 AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 425-02-05
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Lizet, Andrew Gutierrez, Destinee Vargas, Junior, and a Norwalk Resident.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR