AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 Ci ty Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, thei r 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.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
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)(2) – 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.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
INVOCATION
Pastor Tom Burns
Community Baptist Church
FLAG SALUTE
Young Marine Private Bryan Modtland
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Proclaim September as Senior Center Month in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council to Proclaim September 22 to 26, 2025 as National GEAR UP Week in the City of Norwalk.
III. City Council to Proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Bi-Weekly Review video.
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.
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.
2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of September 2, 2025. 825-04
3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2025 - AUGUST 30, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,260,484.70; the payroll check numbers 38544 – 38556 and the voucher numbers 349636 – 350154 in the total net amount of $941,942.79 for the payroll period August 17, 2025 – August 30, 2025.
4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period August 26, 2025 to September 8, 2025, in the total amount of $6,883,578.93. 640
5. ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1759 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
REDUCTION
Staff recommend s City Council accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25- 1759, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION.
6. AGREEMENT - SECURITY SERVICES AND PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING BALANCE Staff recommends City Council:
a. approve an agreement with Hamilton Security Services, in the amount of $124,000, from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, 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, and
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b. approve the full payment of $127,365 for past security services rendered between September 2023 through June 2025.
7. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC
NETWORK
Staff recommends City Council approve a Right -of-Way Use Agreement between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network on the City’s rights -of-way; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, including approving finalized plans and any other actions in connection with the Agreement.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 25 -42 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR PROJECT NO. 7451 – WELL NO. 10 GRANULAR ACTIVATED
CARBON TREATMENT AND SYSTEM UPGRADES
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25- 42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDING FOR PROJECT NO. 7451 – WELL NO. 10 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT AND SYSTEM UPGRADES, in the amount of $124,940; and
b. approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for Well No. 10, in an amount not-to-exceed $124,940, for a total agreement amount of $420,287; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
9. AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES – AMENDMENT NO. 1, ENGINEERS REPORT NO. 25-22
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting Inc. to continue providing grant management staff augmentation services, increasing the agreement not exceed $66,000 through June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 25 -43, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AN AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
ON VARIOUS WATER PROJECTS
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25 -43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
ADOPTED BUDGET TO REAPPROPRIATE AVAILABLE ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE A
COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE, in the amount of $410,000.
APPOINTMENTS
11. 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.
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25 -44 - APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN FOR THE
NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE ALLOCATION OF
PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT WITHIN THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
DISTRICT
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25 -44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN FOR THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE ALLOCATION OF THE CITY’S INCREMENTAL
PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WITHIN THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53398.68 and 53398.75.
REPORTS
13. AGREEMENT - CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with The Merino Group for crisis communications services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the term of one year with the option to extend one year; 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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 September 11, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
20250902
825-04
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 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 and Rios, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala.
Councilmember 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)(2) – 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
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:54 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:21 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.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 2, 2025
2 The invocation was delivered by Pastor Scott Geisinger, Rock of the Nations Church, followed by the flag salute, led by Young Marine Private Benjamin Torres.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rios reported on her attendance at the Metro C Line meeting to discuss various projects such as I -105, signage, pavement markings, and lighting.
Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the last Summer Concert, the Southeast Water Coalition Meeting, and the Special Joint Meeting of her Commissioners.
She thanked Alejandra Hernandez , Parks and Recreation Commissioner and Angie Mancillas; and staff for the presentation regarding the Stormwater Capture and Infiltration Updates. She also shared that the Norwalk Lions Club is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser September 21, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex . Vice Mayor Perez shared that City newsletters were distributed ; reported her attendance at the California Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting and the California Contract Cities Legislative Committee M eeting; and met with Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Maronne.
Mayor Ayala thanked Mr. Gomez, City Manager ; Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager ; Rita Ruiz, Interim Director of Public Safety; and Noe Garcia, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Lieutenant, for all the back-to-school traffic safety programming they provided.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council proclaimed September as Emergency Preparedness Month in the City of Norwalk.
II. City Council r ecognized CalHome Program Recipient s Jorge Garcia, Mathew and Joselyn Munoz, Madeline Villalobos, and Daniel and Jeanette Gomez for Achieving Homeownership.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez introduced Meghna Khanna, Los Angeles Metro Deputy Executive Officer, who shared a presentation regarding Metro Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods. Also, Tony Mendoza, General Manager of Artesia Cemetery , shared a presentation regarding the Artesia Cemetery District. A video was shared highlighting the Concerts in Norwalk.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 2, 2025
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Mayor Ayala requested that reports to given for Item Nos. 7 and
8. Following the reports, Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 meeting of August 19, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD
AUGUST 3, 2025 – AUGUST 16, 2025
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,313,227.89; the payroll Check Nos. 38479 – 38543 and the Voucher Nos. 349104 – 349635, in the total net amount of $993,444.71 for the payroll period August 3, 2025 – August 16, 2025. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period August 12, 2025 – August 25, 2025, in the total amount of $5,627,099.07.
640
RESOLUTION NO. 25 -41 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC
SERVICES UTILITIES DIVISION PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF
AUGMENTATION SERVICES
City Council adopted Resolution No. 25- 41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE ENTERPRISE AND
GENERAL FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES, in the amount of $80,000. 310-02/610
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 2, 2025
4 APPROVE PURCHASE OF HANDHELD RADIOS
City Council approved the purchase of 70 Handheld Transceiver Radios and associated equipment, licenses, and fees from B&W Communications Inc. in the amount of $58,335.64 and authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase on behalf of the City.
634-10
PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 - ACCEPT WORK FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT – ENGINEER’S REPORT 25-21
City Council accepted the work completed by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $484,346 for Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement and curb ramp installations to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
1005-04-3302-2425
APPROVE PURCHASE OF BACKHOE LOADER
City Council approved the purchase of a 2025 CASE 580SN 4WD T4 backhoe loader from Sonsray Machinery in the amount of $176,237.04, and authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase on behalf of the City.
634-06
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
200
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND
RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
Gaby Garcia, Senior Management Analyst, provided a report. Vice Mayor Perez reported that these updates were state mandated and did not provide resources to implement.
Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to introduce by title only Ordinance No. 25- 1759, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID
WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION and schedule for second reading.
1065-01
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 2, 2025
5 REPORTS
HERMOSILLO PARK REHABILITATION, STORMWATER CAPTURE AND
INFILTRATION PROJECT UPDATE
Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and P ark Services ; Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager; and Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer, provided a report. City Council discussion ensued with Councilmember Rios highlighting the need for trees , skate park security, and splash pad concerns; Councilmember Ramirez shared that security and Wi- Fi considerations need to be met ; and Vice Mayor Perez directed staff to strategize for any potential dirt issues. The report was received and filed. 1005-04-7607
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Jesse Hernandez, Sara, Soundra Phillips, Diego R., Hasan, Janell Fitch, Amber Morales, Lorena Velasco, Jennifer Friesen, Steven Gutierrez, Ashley Gunckel, and Andy O.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez Persi, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2025 - AUGUST 30, 2025 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period August 17, 2025 – August 30, 2025 totaling $1,260,484.70.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,260,484.70; the payroll check numbers 38544 – 38556 and the voucher numbers 349636 – 350154 in the total net amount of $941,942.79 for the payroll period August 17, 2025 – August 30, 2025.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 3 WIRE LLC
OVEN REPAIRS SENIOR CENTER
203307
$441.54
2 HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER INC
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
203308
$1,084.80
3 PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR
PARKING STRUCTURE REPAIR
203309
$6,410.00
4 C A T SPECIALTIES INC
STAFF HATS
203310
$4,262.87
5 CIVILTEC ENGINEERING INC
SERVICES FEBRUARY TO JULY 2025
203311
$7,678.75
6 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES
203312
$7,296.00
7 CORELOGIC INC
SERVICE GOODS JULY 2025
203313
$345.84
8 CSG CONSULTANTS INC
PROJECT 7859 SERVICES JULY 2025
203314
$8,917.63
9 CLIFFORD D WHITE
REPAIRS
203315
$1,595.00
10 DT STELLAR GENERAL ENGINEERING
RETENTION
203316
$26,830.50
11 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
PAINT SUPPLIES
203317
$6,335.79
12 GRANICUS LLC
AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
203318
$38,168.08
13 GREENCYCLE
TREE SECTION SERVICE
203319
$1,315.05
14 HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC
CUSTOMIZED FANS
203320
$3,129.41
15 JACQUELINE KOONTZ
ENGINEER LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT
203321
$180.00
16 KALBAN INC
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PAYMENT
203322
$1,375,420.49
17 KOA CONSULTING INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JULY 2025
203323
$4,540.00
18 MANHOLE ADJUSTING INC
CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY
203324
$32,256.54
19 N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH INSPECTION JULY 2025
203325
$608.00
20 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
CITYWIDE SHOPPING CART
203326
$1,490.75
21 PITNEY BOWES INC
POSTAGE RENTAL MAY 2025 - AUGUST 2025
203327
$505.12
22 PSOMAS
2025 SEWER MASTER PLAN
203328
$4,655.00
23 RKA CONSULTING GROUP
DESIGN PLAN SERVICES JUNE 2025
203329
$55,408.20
24 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
203330
$817.70
25 SCOTT SUMMERFIELD
COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING
203331
$25,000.00
26 SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING SERVICES JULY 2025
203332
$1,318.59
27 STETSON ENGINEERS, INC
2025 WATER MASTER PLAN
203333
$15,232.00
28 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MAY - JUNE
203334
$4,090.00
29 TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
PARK MAINTENANCE
203335
$543.00
30 TRILLIUM ACQUISITION LLC
BIOGAS FUEL JUNE 2025
203336
$12,288.94
31 THE CODE GROUP INC
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
203337
$32,760.00
32 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
CHEMICAL SUPPLIES
203338
$1,817.52
33 KNOLLER MONTESSORI LLC
CHILD CARE
203339
$1,384.77
34 ANGELA GARNICA GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
203340
$1,414.40
35 CHRISTINE MICHELLE SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE
203341
$667.01
36 EVANGELINA ALICEA DE BONALES
CHILD CARE
203342
$1,319.28
37 ALLEN FAMILY DAY CARE LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
203343
$6,811.14
38 MARIA G RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
203344
$908.77
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
39 MARIA GUADALUPE ZEPEDA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
203345
$908.77
40 MICHELLE YVETTE ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
203346
$693.06
41 NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
203347
$1,740.00
42 RAQUEL SILVA
CHILD CARE
203348
$694.42
43 ROSE LINDA BOWERS
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
203349
$1,516.70
44 ANIYAH WILLIAMS
RE-ISSUE V21776
203350
$6,295.50
45 AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM
SENIOR CENTER CLEANING MATERIALS
203351
$359.40
46 SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX
203352
$3,591.97
47 BOB MARDIGIAN
CARPET REPLACEMENT CITY HALL
203353
$175.00
48 BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES
ANNUAL ALARM TESTING
203354
$6,535.00
49 DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW
EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
203355
$6,199.86
50 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION JULY 2025
203356
$376.63
51 CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC
LAB SERVICE WATER TEST MAY-JUNE 2025
203357
$2,860.00
52 COLIBRI ENTERTAINMENT INC
MARIACHI END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
203358
$6,540.00
53 CORELOGIC INC
GOODS AND SERVICES JULY 2025
203359
$150.00
54 CRYSTALMARIE ALVAREZ
YOUTH KICKBALL MEDALS
203360
$1,069.09
55 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA INC
STREET LIGHT EMERGENCY REPAIR
203361
$7,440.06
56 DASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
CONSTRUCTION AND RETENTION 7920 #1
203362
$789,927.22
57 DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL AUGUST 2025
203363
$450.00
58 DR HYDRAULICS INC
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
203364
$3,084.33
59 ELIZABETH CEREZO DE JESUS
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
203365
$200.00
60 FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
FAIR HOUSING SERVICE JULY 2025
203366
$919.72
61 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION 08-16-2025
203367
$474.00
62 GILLIG LLC
SUPPLY OF MAJOR BUS COMPONENTS
203368
$2,633.75
63 GLORIA ECHAVARRIA
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 202022
203369
$1,000.00
64 WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
203370
$257.80
65 JUDITH A NORMAN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JULY 2025
203371
$2,531.25
66 JOSE FERNANDEZ
WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPOSIT REFUND
203372
$1,000.00
67 JUSTFOIA INC
RECORDS MANAGEMENT FY2026
203373
$10,749.38
68 COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WASTE SERVICES FEBRUARY 2025
203374
$12,612.27
69 LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES CITYWIDE JULY 2025
203375
$49,533.14
70 LITTLE LAKE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT
CONTRIBUTION JENNIFER PEREZ
203376
$500.00
71 MANHATTAN STITCHING COMPANY INC
YOUTH KICKBALL JERSEYS
203377
$3,283.68
72 MCT TECHNOLOGY INC
CONTRACT SERVICES SOFTWARE
203378
$160.44
73 MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC
NORWALK 5K RUN K-RAIL
203379
$11,470.00
74 NADA BUS INC
BEACH CHARTER BUS
203380
$7,010.00
75 BENEVATE INC
SOFTWARE SERVICES
203381
$10,320.00
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
76 NEXTECH SYSTEMS INC
SAFETY LIGHTS
203382
$6,712.88
77 NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST
CONTRIBUTION RICK RAMIREZ
203383
$500.00
78 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT
203384
$21,658.35
79 PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
FALL 2025 BROCHURE DESIGN
203385
$5,000.00
80 PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
203386
$325.00
81 QUADIENT INC
FOLDING MACHINE MAINTENANCE FY2026
203387
$3,530.59
82 ICC GENERAL CODE INC
NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE MAINTENANCE
203388
$703.00
83 CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
DOMESTIC WATER MAY-JULY 2025
203389
$68,833.32
84 SECTRAN SECURITY INC
CASH CARRIER SERVICES TRANSIT
203390
$2,714.81
85 SOUTH COAST AQMD
FY2026 EMISSIONS FEE
203391
$1,070.95
86 SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES CITYWIDE
203392
$64,728.19
87 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF JUSTICE
EMPLOYMENT FINGERPRINT JULY 2025
203393
$224.00
88 THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IO#25-38
203394
$108.00
89 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC
MANAGEMENT SERVICES JULY 2024
203395
$9,956.11
90 JUAN C TURCIOS
DRAIN CLEANING SOCIAL SERVICES
203396
$850.00
91 UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES CITYWIDE AUGUST 2025
203397
$979.20
92 URIEL RAMIREZ
NASC FOLKLORICO CLASSES
203398
$1,050.00
93 PHASE II SYSTEMS, A CA CORP
RETIREMENT HOURLY AUGUST 2025
203399
$55,366.37
94 W G ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING INC
STAFF AUGMENTATION MARCH 2025
203400
$10,440.00
95 JIM WARINO
NASC MUSIC CLASSES
203401
$221.90
96 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS
203402
$1,082.40
97 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
TREE REMOVALS
203403
$15,644.60
98 WILLDAN ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2024
203404
$17,364.53
99 AEG SOLUTIONS INC
VINYL PAPER FOR RECREATION
203405
$1,033.05
100
ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER INC
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
203406
$85.56
101
SAUL RAMIREZ
STAGE AND AUDIO FRONT STREET
203407
$6,850.00
102
ASSI SECURITY INC
SECURITY MAINTENANCE AUGUST 2025
203408
$250.00
103
TOURBILLON ENTERPRISES LLC
AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS BATTERIES
203409
$566.58
104
SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX
203410
$314.79
105
CERRITOS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
CONTRIBUTION JENNIFER PEREZ
203411
$200.00
106
CUMMINS INC
SUPPLY OF PARTS
203412
$742.50
107
CYNTHIA J LUJAN
FINE ARTS PAINTING SUMMER CLASSES
203413
$1,890.00
108
SOUTHERN CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
LOCK & SECURITY SERVICES
203414
$2,007.97
109
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COPE PAYMENTS AUGUST 2025
203415
$2,288.09
110
THE ABY MANUFACTURING GROUP INC
NEW CADET SARGENT BADGES
203416
$1,219.92
111
GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC
UNIFORMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
203417
$1,587.03
112
GEO ADVANTEC INC
MATERIAL TESTING JUNE 2025
203418
$6,460.00
113
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES CITYWIDE
203419
$36,822.35
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
114
WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
203420
$13.33
115
HEM DATA CORPORATION
DAWN INSPECTOR LICENSE
203421
$500.00
116
ISLAS TIRES INC
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
203422
$135.72
117
JENNIFER SUSAN PEREZ
TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
203423
$49.90
118
JOE A GONSALVES & SON
LOBBYING FIRM AUGUST 2025
203424
$9,000.00
119
JOHN L HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES INC
CONSULTING SERVICES APRIL 2025
203425
$9,712.08
120
JOSE LUIS VELASQUEZ JR
MOVIE PROJECTING SEPTEMBER 2025
203426
$450.00
121
L A CENTER FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
CONTRIBUTION JENNIFER PEREZ
203427
$250.00
122
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITY ASSISTANCE SOCIAL SERVICES
203428
$306.26
123
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
203429
$20,232.50
124
CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
DJ SERVICE SEPTEMBER 2025
203430
$350.00
125
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
203431
$20.48
126
MIGUEL GARCIA
CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT
203432
$3,993.02
127
UNIFORM DEPOT INC
UNIFORM AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
203433
$413.88
128
KORY MILLS
EMERGENCY FENCE REPAIR
203434
$950.00
129
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
203435
$99.89
130
PARKING CONCEPTS INC
PARKING MANAGEMENT JULY 2025
203436
$16,520.66
131
PATRICIA SANDOVAL
DANCE FITNESS SUMMER SESSION
203437
$1,155.00
132
PATSY LEE JONES
LINE DANCE BEGINNER SUMMER SESSION
203438
$315.00
133
ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
TRAFFIC SIGNING
203439
$2,751.46
134
ROBERT INCITTI
SOUND BATH THERAPY SUMMER SESSION
203440
$800.00
135
S&J SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES WATER
203441
$2,104.07
136
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
UTILITY ASSSITANCE SOCIAL SERVICES
203442
$442.39
137
SOUTHSTAR DCCM
ADDITIONAL STAFF AUGMENTATION JUNE
203443
$30,262.67
138
SUNWEST ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
203444
$1,917.00
139
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES CITYWIDE
203445
$1,559.25
140
THE MERINO GROUP
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS DECEMBER 2024
203446
$10,640.00
141
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO
CA
CALIFORNIA STATE REGISTRATION FEES
203447
$577.63
142
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES CITYWIDE AUGUST 2025
203448
$597.50
143
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
TRANSIT FIRST AID SUPPLIES
203449
$169.68
144
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
NORWALK NOW POSTAGE SEP TEMBER 2025
203450
$6,469.76
145
WESTERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO
PIPE SERVICES
203451
$936.28
146
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
VETERAN HOUSING PLAN REVIEW
203452
$3,752.00
147
ANDREW LARA
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-25
203453
$150.00
148
TODD ROGERS
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-25
203454
$150.00
149
BADGER METER INC
METER SERVICES MARCH 2025
V21994
$3,732.46
150
BKF ENGINEERS
STORM WATER MAY-JUNE 2025
V21995
$11,690.50
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
151
FIRST TRANSIT INC
DIAL-A-RIDE
V21996
$92,741.63
152
GABRIELA GARCIA
TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
V21997
$467.60
153
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
DESIGN SERVICES FEBRUARY 2025
V21998
$218,709.66
154
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTY
V21999
$13,769.04
155
REYES CONSTRUCTION INC
CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT
V22000
$466,322.20
156
ELIOR INC
SENIOR CENTER MEALS JUNE 2025
V22001
$53,868.62
157
SIEMENS MOBILITY INC
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
V22002
$68,038.59
158
ALYSSA DARLENE LOMELI
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22003
$1,380.32
159
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD CARE
V22004
$696.24
160
CALDERON FAMILY DAY CARE INC
CHILD CARE
V22005
$5,259.72
161
CLAUDIA VELASQUEZ
CHILD CARE
V22006
$707.20
162
LUZ A FELIX MEDINA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V22007
$2,442.70
163
SHANNA SUE HUNTER
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22008
$15,384.05
164
JAIME PALAFOX
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22009
$3,365.21
165
JESSICA YADIRA GRACIAN ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22010
$1,986.04
166
JOSEPHINE GLORIA CAUDILLO
CHILD CARE
V22011
$908.77
167
KARLA YAMILETH ALFARO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V22012
$938.35
168
MARIA EXENIA ALVAREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22013
$943.11
169
MARTA ELENA SOTELO RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V22014
$908.77
170
MARY AGUILAR
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22015
$1,074.03
171
NICOLE CONTRERAS CARRASCO
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22016
$2,276.71
172
TAYLOR GENEVA SALHUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22017
$1,386.11
173
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V22018
$2,102.00
174
ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SERVICES JUNE 2025
V22020
$75,024.00
175
CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DIST
IMPORTED WATER JUNE 2025
V22021
$161,893.95
176
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS
LLC
INTERNET SERVICES AUGUST 2025
V22023
$23,348.85
177
CITY OF CERRITOS
PURCHASE OF WATER APRIL 2025
V22024
$39,883.18
178
LINDA MARISOL CEREN
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V22025
$480.00
179
MARIA LOURDES GONZALEZ MARTINEZ
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V22026
$160.00
180
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
V22027
$8,550.00
181
MRI SOFTWARE LLC
PHA PRO MODULE SERVICES AUGUST
V22028
$1,791.00
182
THE ARROYO GROUP
HEART OF NORWALK MAY- JUNE 2025
V22029
$30,651.25
183
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
PRELIMINARY DESIGN MARCH-APRIL 2025
V22030
$33,238.12
184
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE AUGUST 2025
V22031
$754.36
185
ALEGEUS
EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS JULY 2025
V22032
$8,042.46
186
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTIONS ENDING 08-16-2025
V22033
$175,800.93
187
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT PERIOD ENDING 08-16-2025
V22034
$1,549.00
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
188
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
PAYROLL DEDUCTION 08-22-2025
V22035
$100.00
189
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX PERIOD ENDING 08-16-2025
V22036
$37,437.45
190
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
HOURLY MEDICAL AUGUST 2025
V22037
$23,236.20
191
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
401A CONTRIBUTIONS ENDING 08-16-2025
V22038
$34,763.09
192
PAYMENTUS
PAYMENT PROCESSING JULY 2025
V22039
$495.95
193
TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA
CALHOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
V22040
$183,999.60
194
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX PERIOD ENDING 08-22-2025
V22041
$116,208.95
195
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CALCARD OFFSET AUGUST 2025
V22042
$283,893.34
196
ATHENA PARTNERS STRATEGY GROUP
INC
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT JULY 2025
V22043
$4,500.00
197
CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DIST
IMPORTED WATER JULY 2025
V22044
$164,157.69
198
GOVINVEST INC
ACTUARIAL COSTING MODULE
V22045
$8,785.00
199
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
GENERAL POLICING JUNE 2025
V22046
$1,348,189.06
200
MARGARET B MEJIA
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V22047
$240.00
201
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES ENDING 08-30-2025
V22048
$13,441.50
202
NORWALK CAR WASH INC
VEHICLE 1724 CAR WASH
V22049
$54.00
203
SANDRA RAMIREZ
CIRCLE MOBILITY AND ZUMBA SUMMER
V22050
$980.00
204
SHEYLA ALEMAN
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V22051
$110.00
205
VILMA BOLANOS DE BOLANOS
HOMEMAKING SENIOR GRANT
V22052
$180.00
206
ANA M VALENCIA
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22053
$150.00
207
HORACIO ORTIZ
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22054
$150.00
208
JOSE ANGEL ZAMORA
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22055
$150.00
209
MARIA DEL PILAR AVALOS
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22056
$150.00
210
MARIA ISABEL AGUAYO
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22057
$150.00
211
OCTAVIO CESAR MARTINEZ
BOARD MEMBER STIPEND 08-07-2025
V22058
$150.00
CITY OF NORWALK FINAL
WARRANT REGISTER
August 26, 2025 through September 8, 2025
*****Total Warrants**** $6,883,578.93
Notes:
Voided Check(s):
I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.
Devon Jimenez, Deputy Controller
V22019, V22022
Devon Jimenez
Digitally signed by Devon Jimenez
Date: 2025.09.10 17:38:14 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 25-1759 - AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND
RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
Background:
The City Council, at its September 2, 2025 meeting, introduced Ordinance No. 25-1759, which will amend Chapters 8.48 and 8.5 of the Norwalk Municipal Code transitioning commercial waste collection accounts to a three-stream collection system. It will also require recyclables to be separated at the source. This ordinance is now being presented for second reading and adoption. If adopted this evening, Ordinance No. 25-1759 will become effective on October 17, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
City Council September 16, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-1759 – Amending NMC Chapters
8.48 and 8.5
Page No.
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-1759, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 25-1759
Ordinance No. 25-1759 Page 1 of 5
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-1759
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING NORWALK
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 8.48 AND 8.5 RELATING TO SOLID
WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE
DISPOSAL REDUCTION
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk’s commercial waste accounts currently utilize a mixed waste collection system, with materials processed at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to extract recyclables; and
WHEREAS, the City currently meets CalRecycle’s high diversion facility standards; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle’s diversion requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, resulting in most facilities in California no longer qualifying as high diversion facilities; and
WHEREAS, transitioning from mixed waste collection to source-separated collection is necessary to maintain compliance with State mandates, reduce reliance on MRF processing, and ensure the City’s waste management practices remain sustainable; and
WHEREAS, implementing source-separated collection supports more environmentally conscious waste management practices by improving the quality of recovered recyclables, reducing landfill disposal, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Section 8.48.030 – Definitions, Self-hauler is amended in its entirety to read as shown in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Section 8.48.260 titled Self-haul exclusion is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. Section 8.48.270 titled General requirement is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. Section 8.50.030 titled Definitions is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. Section 8.50.030 Definitions, is hereby amended to remove the definition of “Two container collection service” in its entirety.
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Section 6. Section 8.50.050(B)(1) “Requirements for commercial businesses,” is hereby amended and replaced as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 7. Section 8.50.090(A)(2) “Requirements for haulers and facility operators” is hereby amended and replaced as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 8.If any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared unconstitutional.
Section 9.This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the enactment of this Ordinance and to cause this ordinance to be published and/or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September 2025. ______________________________
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
TITLE 8
HEALTH & SAFETY
CHAPTER 8.48
SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING SERVICES
AND
CHAPTER 8.50
ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
“Section 8.48.030 – Definitions.
Self-hauler" means a person, single family resident, or company who hauls their own organics, recyclables and waste to a facility operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers the waste, rather than using a collection service provided by another hauler. Self-hauler also includes a person who back-hauls waste, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66). Back-haul means generating and transporting organic waste to a destination owned and operated by the generator using the generator's own employees and equipment, or as otherwise defined in 14 CCR Section 18982(a)(66)(A).
To qualify, the person, single family resident or company must haul only waste they generated themselves. They must also separate generated organic waste from non-organic waste on site and haul the organic waste to a solid waste facility operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers the waste. Businesses that self-haul their organic waste must keep a record of the amount of organic waste delivered to each solid waste facility or activity that recovers it.
Section 8.48.260 – Self-haul exclusion.
Self-haul/back-haul exclusions. In addition to the authority granted by Section 8.48.210, nothing in this chapter shall prevent a commercial/industrial business owner or residential householder from, on a regular basis, collecting and disposing of solid waste generated in or on their premises, in lieu of availing themselves of the services of the authorized collector. No residential householder or commercial/industrial business owner shall employ or engage any solid waste enterprise, other than the collector, to haul or transport such materials to a transfer station, material recovery facility, landfill, or other waste processing or disposal facility. Any residential householder or commercial/industrial business owner who pursuant to this section seeks to on a regular basis collect and dispose of solid waste generated in or on their premises, must first obtain a self-haul/back-haul permit from the City, and must comply with procedures for self-hauling/back-hauling established by the City.
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Section 8.48.270 – General Requirement.
In all cases where the right to an exclusion pursuant to this chapter is exercised, disposal shall be made at a transfer station, material recovery facility, landfill, or other waste processing or disposal facility which meets all applicable regulatory requirements. Any such disposal by a person exempted under this chapter shall not relieve such person from any obligation or liability imposed by this chapter or any other City ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation for the payment of the solid waste and recyclables collection fees charged by the collector, or of payment of any other applicable rates or fees.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shall be exempt from the payment of the solid waste collection rates imposed for use of the services provided by a collector: (A) any person with a valid self-haul/back-haul permit obtained pursuant to Section 8.48.260 who does not use the solid waste or recyclables collection services offered by a collector; and (B) any owner of vacant property who does not use the solid waste or recyclables collection services offered by a collector, for the period of time the property is vacant. For purposes of this Section 8.48.270, vacant property means any real property in the City which, for a period of 30 days or longer, shows no activity on the water meter.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person with a valid self-haul/back-haul permit who does not use the solid waste collection services offered by a collector, but who does use the recyclables collection services offered by a collector, must pay the applicable rates and charges for such recyclables collection services.
Section 8.50.030 – Definitions.
“Prohibited container contaminants" means the following: (1) for three- container collection service, discarded materials placed in the blue container that are not identified as acceptable source separated recyclable materials for the City's blue container; (2) discarded materials placed in the green container that are not identified as acceptable source separated green container organic waste for the City's green container; (3) for three-container collection service, discarded materials placed in the black container that are acceptable source separated recyclable materials and/or source separated green container organic wastes to be placed in city's green container and/or blue container; and (4) excluded waste placed in any container.
Section 8.50.030 Definitions, remove “Two container collection service.” Section 8.50.050(B)(1) – Requirements for Commercial Businesses For generators receiving three-container service, generator shall place source separated green container organic waste, including food waste, in the green container; source separated recyclable materials in the blue container; and black container waste in the black container. Generators shall not place materials designated for the black container into the green container or blue container.
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Section 8.50.090(A)(2) Requirements for haulers and facility operators For three-container service, transport source separated recyclable materials and source separated green container organic waste to a facility, operation, activity, or property that recovers organic waste as defined in 14 CCR, Division 7, Chapter 12, Article 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, hauler shall not be required to transport any containers with prohibited container contaminants to a facility, operation, activity, or property that recovers organic waste.”
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Sonia Batres, Recreation & Park Services Superintendent SUBJECT: AGREEMENT - SECURITY SERVICES AND PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING
BALANCE
Background:
Hamilton Security Services currently provides security services for facility reservations at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex (NASC). In August 2025, the Recreation and Park Services Department (RPSD) discovered that the vendor had 22 outstanding monthly invoices dating from September 2023 through June 2025, totaling $127,365. Internal process oversights within the Recreation Department, combined with invoicing delays from the vendor, caused the delay in payment.
Effective immediately, RPSD has implemented the following corrective measures:
A new internal process will log all vendor invoices upon receipt and monitor them until final payment. This system, which will be overseen by the RPSD Admin Office, includes a monthly auditing process to ensure timely payments.
An RFP (Request for Proposals) will be published this month for city-wide security services for the NASC and other facilities, with services set to begin in January 2026. This contract is necessary for staff augmentation to enhance safety measures on city-owned properties. These services will support both the RPSD and the Public Safety Department.
To address this, RPSD is requesting to submit a full payment of $127,365 to Hamilton Security Services for past services rendered. Additionally, RPSD seeks to open an agreement for $124,000 to continue utilizing security services from Hamilton Security Services from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Simultaneously, staff will also submit a request for proposals for City-wide security services, beginning in September 2025.
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Agreement for Security Services and Payment of
Outstanding Balance
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Fiscal Impact:
During Fiscal Years (FY) 2023/24 and 2024/25, security fee revenues have been collected.
There is an outstanding amount of $127,635 owed to Hamilton Security Services, which will be paid from the FY 24/25 budget for the Recreation and Park Services Department. Additionally, the agreement for FY 2025/26 totals $124,000 and is budgeted under both the Recreation and Park Services Department and the California Youth Authority Project budgets.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
Goal No. 2 - Work in Partnership with all of our communities to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. approve an agreement with Hamilton Security Services, in the amount of $124,000, from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, 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, and
b. approve the full payment of $127,365 for past security services rendered between September 2023 through June 2025.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Damian Rosales, Public Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A GATEWAY CITIES
REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
Background:
The Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) has pursued a $46.1 million grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and entered into a Joint Build Agreement with the California Department of Technology (CDT) to design and construct the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network (Network) for a total of $103 million, for the purpose of furthering digital equity and expanding connectivity, competition, affordability, and access in the Gateway region.
Private companies have traditionally been responsible for deploying the infrastructure required to provide Internet access to communities; however, they have not consistently invested in the infrastructure to deliver high-speed broadband via a fiber network. In an effort to satisfy this unserved need, local governments have actively analyzed the benefit of investing in fiber network infrastructures to facilitate broadband service.
One of the benefits of investing in broadband infrastructure is closing the digital divide and enhanced economic development by supplying high-speed Internet access to residents and businesses. Additionally, businesses that require extensive bandwidths for conducting business are able to capitalize on the community’s infrastructure investment.
The contractor installing the fiber is HP Communications. This vendor was made available through the California Department of Technology (CDT) as a result of the Joint Build Agreement executed between the GCCOG and the CDT. The GCCOG will be responsible for ongoing operations and maintenance and will be entering into a partner agreement with a qualified Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide these services at a later date.
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Right-of-Way Use Agreement - Gateway Cities
Regional Fiber Optic Network
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods, Objective 1, Reinvest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve a Right-of-Way Use Agreement between the City and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network on the City’s rights-of-way; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, including approving finalized plans and any other actions in connection with the Agreement.
Attachments:
ROW Use Agreement with Exhibits A (City Route Design) and B (GCRFON Design)
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK
AND THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
This Right-of-Way Use Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Norwalk (“City”) and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (“GCCOG”). City and GCCOG are each a “Party” and collectively known as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. GCCOG has entered into a Joint Build Agreement with the California Department of Technology (“CDT”) and has been awarded a grant by the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) to design and construct the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network (“GCRFON”), for the purpose of furthering digital equity and expanding connectivity, competition, affordability, and access for its participating member cities.
B. City desires to participate in the GCRFON project and grant GCCOG the right to use certain portions of its public rights-of-way (“ROW”) for the purpose of installing, maintaining, and operating the GCRFON, as more fully set forth herein.
C. The City Council determines that participating in the GCRFON project serves the public interest, is beneficial for the broadband connectivity of City facilities, and creates an opportunity for greater broadband connectivity for its residents and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter contained, the Parties agree as follows:
1. GCCOG AUTHORIZATION TO ENCROACH UPON CITY PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY A. Authorization. City hereby grants GCCOG a license to encroach under, on, and along its ROW for the purpose of the installation, maintenance, and operation of the GCRFON upon various portions of City ROW, as more specifically depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be modified or changed in the final design. GCCOG shall not be required to pay any fees or to obtain any other license or permit from City for the purpose of installing, maintaining, and/or operating the GCRFON.
B. Term. This license is granted in perpetuity.
C. City’s Use of the GCRFON. City shall have the right to utilize two (2) strands of dark fiber, for non-commercial purposes, along the path preliminarily identified in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be modified or changed in the final design (“City Strands”). No rent or license fee shall be payable to GCCOG from City for City’s use of the City Strands. GCCOG, at no cost to City, shall maintain the City Strands for the useful life of the asset, and City shall provide at City’s cost, all electronics, connections, and other improvements and equipment needed to utilize the City Strands.
City shall not have the right to transfer or assign the use of the City Strands.
2. GCCOG’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Construction. GCCOG shall communicate and coordinate with City staff regarding the design and construction of the GCRFON. GCCOG shall provide to City staff completed engineering plans, traffic control plans, dates and schedules for construction activities, and other construction details as may arise. GCCOG shall provide City with as- built maps within sixty (60) days of completion of construction and final inspections.
B. Damage to Property. GCCOG shall assume all responsibility for all damage to property (including the GCRFON) that may arise from or be caused by GCCOG’s performance under this Agreement or by the performance of any other party which GCCOG directly or indirectly employs to perform under this Agreement. Any damage to any property or public right-of-way resulting from the installation, maintenance, and operation of the GCRFON by GCCOG shall be caused to be repaired by GCCOG at no expense to City and to the reasonable satisfaction of City.
C. Relocation. GCCOG shall remove or relocate, at City’s cost and/or expense, the GCRFON, or any part of it, if and when made necessary by either the installation, abandonment, change of grade, alignment or width of any street, sidewalk or other public facility or the construction, maintenance or operation of any City or other public agency underground or aboveground facilities (including, by way of example and not limitation, any sewer, storm drain, conduits, gas, water, electric or other utility systems or pipes), provided that City or other public agency is acting in its governmental capacity.
In the event all or any portion of any ROW occupied by GCRFON is needed by City or other public agency for a governmental purpose or in the event the existence of GCRFON or any part of it shall be considered detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare, or convenience or to governmental activities including, but not limited to, interference with City or other public agency construction projects, or is in conflict vertically and/or horizontally with any proposed City or other public agency installation, GCCOG shall remove and relocate GCCOG Fiber Network or the involved part of it, at City’s or other public agency’s cost and/or expense, to such other location or locations in the public rights-of-way as may be designated by City or other public agency. City or other public agency must provide written notice to GCCOG at least one hundred eighty (180) days in advance of the need for such removal or relocation.
D. Dig Alerts. GCCOG shall become a member of the Underground Service Alert of Southern California (“DigAlert”) and agrees to maintain and keep current its membership in DigAlert throughout the term of this Agreement, and to comply with applicable noticing and other requirements.
3. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
To facilitate GCCOG’s buildout of the GCRFON with minimal disruption to the general public, City agrees, to the best of its ability during the construction period, to cooperate with GCCOG to coordinate the design and construction of the GCRFON, including, but not limited to, traffic management and notices to residents and businesses. City shall designate a point-of-contact for communications with GCCOG for GCRFON-related activities. The City Manager or designee shall have the authority to issue any needed approvals on behalf of City regarding the GCRFON.
4. OTHER TERMS
A. Responsibility for Costs. Except as specified otherwise herein, each Party will be responsible for and bear its own costs and expenses incurred at any time in connection with the performance of its responsibilities under this Agreement.
B. Dispute Resolution.
i. If a dispute arises between the parties relating to this Agreement, the Parties agree to use the following procedure prior to resorting to judicial relief by a court of competent jurisdiction: A meeting shall be held promptly between the Parties, attended by individuals with decision-making authority regarding the dispute, to attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute. If, within thirty (30) days after such meeting, the Parties have not succeeded in negotiating a resolution of the dispute, they agree to submit the dispute to mediation in accordance with and pursuant to the rules of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”), as amended or as augmented in this Agreement. Each Party shall pay their own costs of mediation. The Parties shall jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator, seeking assistance in such regard from the JAMS if they have been unable to agree upon such appointment within twenty (20) days from the conclusion of the negotiation period. The Parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation and negotiations related thereto for a period of thirty (30) days. ii. If the Parties are not successful in resolving the dispute through mediation as described above, the Parties may pursue any remedy at law or in equity by a court of competent jurisdiction.
iii. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, either Party shall be entitled to seek declaratory and injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to enjoin the other Party from an asserted breach thereof on a showing that the moving Party would otherwise suffer irreparable harm.
C. Indemnity and Defense.
i. GCCOG shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of GCCOG, its officers, agents, or employees.
ii. City shall defend, indemnify and hold GCCOG, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement, but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of City, its officers, agents, employees.
D. Notices. All notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be in writing, delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties as indicated, below. Any notice so delivered shall be effective on the date of its delivery. Any party may change its address for notice by giving ten (10) days’ notice of such change in the manner provided for in this paragraph. Notices may be served as follows:
To City: City of Norwalk
12700 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Attention: City Manager
To GCCOG: Gateway Cities Council of Governments
16401 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Attention: Executive Director
E. Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any dispute or controversy arising under or related in any way to this Agreement shall be adjudicated by a state court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles County, California.
F. Prevailing Party. If any legal action is necessary to enforce any provision hereof or for damages by reason of an alleged breach of any provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive from the losing party reasonable costs and expenses in such amount as the court or arbitrator may adjudge to be reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by the prevailing Party in such action or proceeding.
G. Assignment. GCCOG may sell, assign, transfer or lease any interest in those portions of the GCCOG Fiber Network within the City or assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations in this Agreement with prior written notice to City.
H. No Waiver. A waiver by either Party of any breach of any term, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained in this agreement, whether of the same or different character.
I. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining terms and conditions shall not be affected unless their enforcement under the circumstances would be unreasonable, inequitable, or otherwise frustrate the purposes of this Agreement.
J. Independent Contractor. The Parties are independent entities and are not to be, and shall not be, construed as joint venturers, partners, employer/employee, or agents one of the other, and neither shall have the power to bind or obligate the other except as set forth in this Agreement.
K. Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
L. Captions. The captions herein are for convenience and references only and are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way limit, define or amplify the terms and provisions hereof.
M. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any previous oral or written agreements with respect to the subject of this Agreement. No amendment or modification to the Agreement shall be valid and binding unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the Parties.
N. Authority to Execute this Agreement. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a Party warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of that Party and the authority to bind that Party to the provisions of this Agreement.
O. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date of the last signature below. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
CITY OF NORWALK
a California municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
Jesus M. Gomez
City Manager
Date:_______________
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney
GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
By:______________________________
Hector De La Torre
Executive Director
By:______________________________
Name:___________________________
Title:_____________________________
(Please note: Two signatures required
for corporations pursuant to California
Corporations Code Section 313, unless
corporate documents authorize only
one person to sign this Agreement on
behalf of the corporation.)
EXHIBIT A
City Route Design
Route Description Based on Current Design
Underground begins on the West side of Maidstone Avenue, at the 166th Street intersection. It runs North along Maidstone Avenue for .48 miles. Aerial picks up and runs .02 miles diagonally across Maidstone Avenue before switching back to underground. At Alondra Boulevard, underground crosses diagonally .02 miles and runs West .77 miles before diagonally crossing back under Alondra Boulevard .03 miles and continuing .40 miles West until reaching City boundaries.
Back at the Alondra Boulevard and Maidstone Avenue intersection, underground runs East .18 miles before diagonally crossing .02 miles then continuing 1.10 miles East until reaching Bloomfield Avenue. At Bloomfield Avenue, underground follows the road North .94 miles until ending.
Underground follows along the East side of San Antonio Drive for .67 miles North, reaching Imperial Highway. For .48 Miles, underground runs East along Imperial Highway. It then cuts North .04 miles, with two areas crossing .01 miles East under Bloomfield Avenue.
At the Norwalk Boulevard and Imperial Highway intersection, underground runs West .63 miles before switching to aerial for .34 miles then back to underground .25 miles.
There is .02 miles of aerial that crosses diagonally over Norwalk Boulevard and .02 miles crossing North of Lakeland Road at the intersection.
At the intersection of Cecelia Street and Studebaker Road, underground runs South along Studebaker Road for .66 miles. It turns West and continues for .24 miles before ending.
EXHIBIT B
Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network Design
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Michael Jea, P.E., Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-42 – BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR PROJECT NO. 7451 – WELL NO. 10 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT AND
SYSTEM UPGRADES
Background:
In October 2021, the City’s Well No. 10 exceeded the maximum contaminant levels (MCL) established by the State for benzene. Benzene, which has been on the Primary Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contaminant list since 1989, occurs both naturally and through human activities. Common man-made uses include its role as a constituent in motor fuels and in the manufacture of detergents, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. To comply with State drinking water standards, the City must implement a treatment system to remove benzene from groundwater produced by Well No. 10.
Subsequently, in October 2022, staff issued a request for qualifications (RFQ No. 23-705), through which City Council approved 19 consulting firms to establish an on-call services prequalified list. Consultants were deemed qualified if their proposals met the minimum requirements and were ranked based on their expertise, previous experience, resource availability, project work type, and services offered. From this prequalified list, City Council awarded a professional engineering services agreement to Civiltec Engineering, Inc. (Civiltec) for Project No. 7451 – Well No. 10 Granular Activated Carbon Treatment and System Upgrades for $295,347 on May 16, 2023.
In June 2024, during the design process, Well No. 10 experienced a pump motor failure. Staff contacted General Pump Company Inc. to perform emergency repairs after the well failed to operate and could not be used for water quality compliance testing. Although repairs restored
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operation, it was discovered that critical electrical components, including the variable frequency drive (VFD), were inoperable. To ensure seamless integration with the planned treatment system, staff determined that the VFD replacement should be incorporated into the treatment facility design.
As a result of this discovery and the recommendations provided in the preliminary design report, the project scope was expanded to include:
Analysis of pumping system alternatives
Replacement of existing chemical storage facilities (pumps, piping, analyzer, controller, tank, and building)
Design of a backwash tank and sewer connection
High-pressure and low-pressure piping modifications downstream of the well Electrical upgrades, including the new VFD, VFD bypass, and future Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) inputs
Redesign of treatment facilities to accommodate potential future contaminants such as Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Design of a 12-foot block wall around the project site to provide screening for community acceptance of the project
Development of project renderings to support community outreach and acceptance A budget amendment of $148,965 was requested by Civiltec to expand the scope of work.
Following negotiations, staff successfully reduced the amendment fee to $124,940.
To proceed, a budget amendment will be required to allocate necessary funds to complete the treatment and systems upgrade. These improvements will allow the City to meet State MCL requirements and improve overall water quality for the community.
Fiscal Impact:
Water Enterprise Funding will be utilized for Well No. 10 treatment and system upgrades. No General Fund monies will be used.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1- Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDING FOR PROJECT NO. 7451 – WELL NO. 10 GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT AND SYSTEM UPGRADES, in the amount of $124,940; and b. approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for Well No. 10, in an amount not-to-exceed $124,940, for a total agreement amount of $420,287; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-42
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE WATER
ENTERPRISE FUNDING FOR PROJECT NO. 7451 – WELL NO. 10
GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON TREATMENT AND SYSTEM
UPGRADES
WHEREAS, the City’s Well No. 10 exceeded the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for Benzene set by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB); and WHEREAS, in order for the City to continue water production to comply with SWRCB requirements, a design of a granular activated carbon treatment and system upgrades is necessary; and
WHEREAS, additional costs for expanded scope of work for treatment and systems upgrade in an amount not-to-exceed $124,940; and WHEREAS, Water Enterprise funds are utilized as the funding source for regulatory compliance reporting; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the approved FY 2025/26 Budget to allocated an additional $124,940 of Water Enterprise Funding towards Project No. 7451 – Well No. 10 Granular Activated Carbon Treatment and System Upgrades.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Increase Decrease
From: 702-70-7451-2080 $124,940
To: 702-480 $124,940
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of September 2025.
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager (Contract Staff) Run Chen, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Furkan Cetinkale, Associate Engineer (Contract Staff)
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES – AMENDMENT NO. 1, ENGINEERS
REPORT NO. 25-22
Background:
On June 10, 2025, the City executed a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for as-needed staff augmentation services related to grant management in an amount not to exceed $30,000. The agreement was authorized by the City Manager, as it fell within his contracting authority. A Notice to Proceed was subsequently issued authorizing Southstar to commence services.
Southstar’s services have focused on ensuring compliance with existing funding agreements, preparing required reimbursement requests, and maintaining reporting obligations with Metro and other agencies to prevent lapses in funding. These efforts have directly benefited the City by securing $5 million in Metro funding for the Firestone Boulevard improvements and recovering several million dollars in reimbursements that were previously at risk due to lapsed deadlines.
The consultant has also prepared and submitted compliance reports and reimbursement requests to keep funding active, while coordinating with funding agencies to safeguard and maximize awarded resources.
Approval of this Amendment No.1 will ensure continuity of these essential services through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025/26, preventing potential lapses in awarded funds and strengthening the City’s position for future grant opportunities.
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Augmentation for Grant Management Services
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Fiscal Impact:
The proposed fee to continue these services will be billed pursuant to an hourly rate basis and shall not exceed $66,000. General fund monies will be used to cover the cost of the agreement.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting Inc. to continue providing grant management staff augmentation services, increasing the agreement not exceed $66,000 through June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Proposal by Southstar Engineering and Consulting Inc.
August 27, 2025
Mr. Jesus Gomez, City Manager
City of Norwalk, Office of the City Manager
12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Room 12
Norwalk, CA 90650
RE: City of Norwalk – As Needed Staff Augmentation Expertise
Dear Mr Gomez,
Southstar | DCCM (DCCM) greatly appreciates the opp ortunity to provide as-needed staff augmentation, i ncluding expertise in project management, funding, administr ation, oversight, design, construction management, and inspection for smaller projects within your Purchas e Order authority.
We are prepared to assist the City with tasks such as updating paperwork submittals required to mainta in Metro funding for projects that the City has received awa rds for, which have annual compliance requirements, including by not limited to the preparation of reimbursement requests. For instance, for Metro or any other rela ted agency, there may be the need to provide updates on expendi tures, cash flow projections, and project status co ncerning scope and schedule to prevent funding from lapsing, as specified in the executed funding agreement(s).
We are also prepared to manage technical projects a nd tasks that may arise, requiring temporary resour ce-leveling expertise, in the areas of small design projects an d/or small construction management or inspection co ntracts, including as needed permit inspection. DCCM is eage r to assist the City in meeting your project and pr ogram needs within the parameters of this purchase order.
SCOPE OF WORK
Tasks that may be performed at the City's request i nclude:
• Grant Preparation : The level of effort required will be determined based on the specifics of the grant. • Project Management : The level of effort will be determined based on t he project's requirements. • Design : For small design projects and/or encroachment per mit efforts, the level of effort will be determined based on the project's scope.
• Construction Management & Inspection : The level of effort will be determined based on t he project's needs.
Southstar | DCCM Rate Sheet | The rate sheet below includes a range of hourly rat es that we are currently charging for similar types of efforts throughout th e sub-region. We hold several contracts in the vici nity of Norwalk, including:
• Santa Fe Springs General On-Call
• City of La Mirada CM & I On-Call
• City of Downey CM & I On-Call
• City of Commerce General Engineering
• City of Bellflower General Engineering
• City of Pico Rivera General Engineering, CM&I and S taff Augmentation
The following fee schedule is provided:
DCCM understands that this proposal is for a purcha se order to be executed within your authority. At this time, we respectfully request authorization for a total of $36, 000 to provide these as-needed services. We are ready and able to assist the City and appreciate the opportun ity to submit this proposal. If you have any questi ons, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
Yvette Kirrin, PE
Principal-in-Charge / President
Southstar | DCCM
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-43, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED
BUDGET APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AN AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE ON VARIOUS WATER PROJECTS
Background:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a component of the Department of the Army and falls under the Department of Defense. The USACE is a distinct part of the U.S. Army with both military and civilian personnel working together to provide engineering services for national security, economic stability, and public works projects, such as military construction and civil works.
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is a comprehensive legislative package that provides for the conservation and development of water and related resources. In 1992, Congress authorized the use of federal funds via WRDA Section 219 and USACE (USACE WRDA S219 Program) to provide assistance to non-federal interests for carrying out water- related environmental infrastructure, and resource protection and development projects. This includes water treatment and related facilities, water supply, storage, and treatment and distribution facilities.
USACE WRDA S219 Program (Program) has been instrumental in assisting public entities, such as cities, communities, public utilities and local governments in providing much needed water infrastructure for the residents of their communities. Examples of project types funded under the Program include wastewater transmission line installation, recycled water system installation, groundwater well design and construction, and water reservoir replacement.
This cost-share program is not classified as a grant program. The local sponsor share is 25% or more of total project costs. The federal government will provide up to 75% of total project costs.
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Amounts of cost share will be based on each increment of work funded as described in a “Letter Report” prepared by the USACE and the City. While the law provides for an “authorized” amount of dollars that can be spent on a project, funding is only provided to the authorized project through annual appropriation bills.
The agreement between the City and the Department of the Army executed in July of 2025 is included as Attachment 1. It should be noted that the Department of the Army does not require City Council approval for agreement execution. However, City staff are recommending that the City adopt a resolution as a commitment to the terms and conditions of the agreement.
The City’s proposed projects, timelines, and phases for each project under the Program are listed in Attachment 2. The costs, timelines, and number of projects are estimates and may vary based on economics and available funding. Attachment 3 shows visually the proposed projects mentioned above in Attachment 2.
Fiscal Impact:
The City is required to commit a total of $495,000 for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The approved FY 2025/26 Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) Budget included $85,000 for this Program which is insufficient. The FY 2025/26 CIP Budget will need to be amended to allocate additional funds in the amount of $410,000 toward the Program. Water Enterprise funding programed in the approved FY 2025/26 CIP Budget for the City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition project will be reallocated towards this Program.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO REAPPROPRIATE AVAILABLE ENTERPRISE
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE A COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR
THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE, in the amount of $410,000.
City Council September 16, 2025
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Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-43
2. Executed Agreement
3. Proposed Projects
4. Map of Proposed Projects
RESOLUTION NO. 25-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
ADOPTED BUDGET TO REAPPROPRIATE AVAILABLE ENTERPRISE
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE A COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AND
LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, in 1992, Congress authorized the use of federal funds via the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Section 219 to be administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide assistance to non-federal interests for carrying out water-related environmental infrastructure, and resource protection and development projects; and
WHEREAS the USACE is a component of the Department of the Army which falls under the Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government will provide design and construction assistance administered by the USACE WRDA Section 219 Program (Program) by undertaking increments of work defined under the cost share agreement between the City and the Department of the Army; and
WHEREAS the Program has been instrumental in assisting public entities, such as cities, communities, public utilities and local governments in providing much needed water infrastructure for the residents of their communities; and WHEREAS under the Program the federal government will provide up to 75 percent of total City water project costs, with the City share at 25 percent or more of total project costs; and
WHEREAS the amounts of cost share will be based on each increment of work that consists of design and construction activities as described in a “Letter Report” prepared by the USACE and the City; and
WHEREAS the City’s proposed water projects with estimated timelines and costs are identified in the Letter Report; and
WHEREAS the increment of work for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 requires the City to commit to a total of $495,000 to be paid to the USACE; and WHEREAS, the approved FY 2025/26 CIP Budget does not include adequate funding to cover the costs for Federal FY 2025 of the Program; and WHEREAS, Water Enterprise Funds are the funding source for City projects under this Program; and
Attachment No. 1
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WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2025/26 CIP Budget to reallocate Water Enterprise Funds originally programmed for the City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Project in the amount of $410,000 toward the Program; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to commit to the financial and legal obligations of the agreement between the City and the Department of the Army for design and construction assistance via the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures:702-70-7450-2080 $410,000
Project Balance:702-70-7441-2080 $410,000
Section 2.The City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, is hereby authorized to commit to financial and legal obligations associated with the agreement between the City and the Department of the Army for design and construction assistance.
Section 3. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or his duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of September 2025.
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
23rd July 2025
June 27
Enclosure #4 City of Norwalk
TABLE A - MAJOR PROJECT COMPONENTS Corps Section 219 Proposed Water System Improvement Program - Phase I FY23 - FY30
Phase FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 Funding
Adjustment TOTALS
Funding adjustment from prior FY23 I 1,136,368 1,136,368 1 I 333,333 140,167 473,500
2 I 1,050,000 1,050,000
3 I 2,500,000 2,500,000
4 I 160,000 160,000
5 I 300,000 300,000
I 4,073,862 4,073,862
6 I 364,500 364,500
I 2,700,000 2,700,000
7 I 80,000 80,000
I 675,000 675,000
8 I 675,000 200,000 875,000
I 2,500,000 2,500,000
9 I 72,000 72,000
I 600,000 600,000
I 600,000 600,000
10 I 250,000 250,000
I 1,500,000 1,500,000
I 1,073,862 1,073,862
I 2,000,000 2,000,000
11 I 80,000 80,000
I 800,000 800,000
12 I 200,000 200,000
I 200,000 200,000
I 100,000 100,000
13 I 200,000 200,000
I 1,827,500 1,827,500
North Service Area Transmission Main - Construction I 559,166 559,166 Totals Phase I 333,333 1,680,167 2,455,000 5,548,862 6,738,362 5,472,000 2,427,500 1,159,166 1,136,368 26,950,758 Federal Cost Share - Section 219 - 75% 250,000 1,260,125 1,841,250 4,161,647 5,053,772 4,104,000 1,820,625 869,375 852,276 20,213,069 City Local Agency Cost Share - 25% 83,333 420,042 613,750 1,387,216 1,684,591 1,368,000 606,875 289,792 284,092 6,737,690 6/20/2024
Automatic Meter Reading Program - Construction
Automatic Meter Reading Program - Construction
Automatic Meter Reading Program - Construction
North Service Area Transmission Main - Design & NEPA Docs North Service Area Transmission Main - Construction
SCADA System Installation - Phase A
SCADA System Installation - Phase B
SCADA System Installation - Phase C
166th Street Transmission Main Pioneer Blvd to East City Limits - Design & NEPA Docs 166th Street Transmission Main Pioneer Blvd to East City Limits - Construction Nordesta - Imperial Groundwater Recovery Project - Predesign & NEPA Docs Nordesta - Imperial Groundwater Recovery Project - Construction Nordesta - Imperial Groundwater Recovery Project - Construction Distribution Main Replacement Program - Design & NEPA Docs SCADA System Installation - Design Finalization
Distribution Main Replacement Program - Construction
Distribution Main Replacement Program - Construction
Norwalk Park Reservoir & Pump Station - Design & NEPA Docs Norwalk Park Reservoir & Pump Station - Construction
Norwalk Blvd. Transmission Main, Well 9 to Norwalk Park Reservoir - Design & NEPA Docs Norwalk Blvd. Transmission Main, Well 9 to Norwalk Park Reservoir - Construction Nordesta - Imperial Groundwater Recovery Project - Predesign & NEPA Docs Water System Improvement Projects - Description
Corps Environmental Infrastructure Project Partnership Agreement NEPA Docs Well No. 9 Hermosillo Park - Design, NEPA Docs, Drilling & Construction Well No. 9 Hermosillo Park - Equipping & Transmission Mains - Design & Construction 2023 Water System Analysis
Attachment No. 3
WATER MAP
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Attachment No. 4
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:
With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.
There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (3), Historical Heritage (7), International Friendship (2), Public Safety (3), Senior Citizens (1), and the Youth Commission (14). The Youth Commission has one member at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.
Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Any Councilmember may nominate an individual who falls into one of the two categories:
Business/Community College Representative and at-large Community Representative.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
Attachments:
Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/16/2025
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“Vacancies “at-a-glance”
AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Historical Heritage (2)
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage (2)
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International
Friendship
Senior Citizens
Public Safety (2)
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage (2)
International Friendship
Public Safety
Youth (2)
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/08/26 Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Vanessa Art in Public Places Committee Rios 8/19/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee Ayala 4/1/25-12/31/26 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Ramirez -12/31/26 Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Garcia, Steve Community Promotion Commission Ayala 3/18/25-12/31/26 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Lopez, Natalie Community Promotion Commission Perez 8/5/25-12/31/26 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Rios -12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 8/5/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/16/2025
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Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Moreno, Antoinette Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Yanez, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 12/10/24-12/12/28 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Macias, Chris Planning Commission Valencia 1/21/24-12/12/28 Salas-Vernola, Lisa Planning Commission Ramirez 12/10/24-12/12/28 Vacant Public Safety Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Public Safety Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/26
Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 3/4/25-12/31/26 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Senior Citizens Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Casillas, Millie Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Cerezo, Angeles Honorato Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Natalie Social Services Commission Valencia 4/15/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 4/1/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Obi, Brandon Youth Commission Rios 3/18/25-12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
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Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
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City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-44 - APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
PLAN FOR THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
DISTRICT AND THE ALLOCATION OF PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT WITHIN
THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT
Background:
As a result of the elimination of redevelopment agencies in California, the City lost a tax increment financing (TIF) tool to invest in public facilities supporting the development of communities. In 2014, Senate Bill 628 created a new tax increment financing tool called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). The original legislation has been amended to modify the EIFD formation procedural requirements and requirements to issue bonds to finance infrastructure.
Statement of Facts
EIFDs aid cities in funding public facilities and other public investments to foster future development and increase property values. By capturing tax increment revenue generated within the district as new development occurs and property values increase over time, like a redevelopment project area, a portion of tax increment revenue is redirected from the taxing entity to the EIFD. Importantly, the establishment of EIFDs does not increase property taxes or any other taxes for landowners within or outside the EIFD boundaries.
The following chart illustrates how tax TIF captures that new revenue from new development into the EIFD (note these dollars are for illustrative purposes only):
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On September 2, 2025, the PFA received a presentation of the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP), taking no action at that time. Following that public meeting, the PFA must hold two public hearings before considering the approval of the IFP. The public hearings are tentatively scheduled for October 7, 2025, and November 18, 2025, for which there will be additional required newspaper, mail, and website notices.
Analysis
The current IFP is included in the Resolution as Exhibit A. It contains all items required by California Government Code Section 53398.63. A summary of the key requirements contained in the IFP is provided below.
1.EIFD Map and Legal Description. The proposed EIFD boundaries are focused on specific economic development opportunity sites, such as the Transit Village, Entertainment Village, and other properties with potential for new development or rehabilitation. The land included in these boundaries totals approximately 201 acres (approx. 2.7% of the City).
2.Public Facilities and Development Proposed within the EIFD. The public capital facilities proposed to be financed through the EIFD include:
Affordable housing is high priority near-term (e.g., CYA Property) Roadway and utility capacity enhancements (e.g., Front Street Utility and Streetscape Improvements)
Parks and open space (e.g., Tank Farm Park)
Transit connectivity
3.Use of Incremental Tax Revenue. The EIFD will use incremental property tax revenue to finance public facilities and maintenance of those public facilities, and administration of the EIFD. The City would allocate a maximum of 50% of its future share of future property
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tax increment within the EIFD, and the County would match the City’s allocation dollar- for-dollar. Based on projected growth of assessed value, total EIFD funding capacity is estimated at approximately $70 million on a present-value basis.
4.Necessity and Goals of the EIFD: The formation of the EIFD is necessary to assist in the financing of the construction of the targeted public facilities that serve the EIFD boundary and surrounding community while providing significant communitywide benefits. These public facilities will catalyze private sector investment and development to support the City's General Plan and provide the infrastructure foundation for the development of critically needed housing in the community and greater region.
5.Economic and Fiscal Impacts: Establishing the EIFD is a necessary step towards the successful development of the public facilities and other projects of communitywide significance, which will generate significant economic benefits to the City, County, and other taxing entities. Fiscal impact analysis prepared by Kosmont Companies as Appendix D to the IFP estimates that EIFD activity would generate approximately $26 million in net positive general fund revenues on present value basis for the City.
Additionally, the Analysis highlights the job opportunities generated by the EIFD, including approximately 12,700 direct, indirect, and induced temporary constructed-related jobs and over 480 permanent ongoing jobs in the City and County.
Next Steps
The County Board of Supervisors must approve the IFP, and the PFA must hold two public hearings before final approval of the IFP. These public meetings and hearings are scheduled to occur in October and November. If the IFP is modified after City Council action this evening, the modified IFP would be required to return to the City Council for approval prior to EIFD formation.
The PFA may adopt the IFP at the second public hearing to form the EIFD. A summary of the key actions for establishing the EIFD, as well as estimated dates of completion, is as follows:
Task Target Date Notes
PFA holds Public Hearing
#1
October 7, 2025 Additional comments taken; PFA takes
action to approve, modify, or reject IFP
PFA holds Public Hearing
#2 and Protest Proceeding
November 18, 2025 If majority protest exists – takes action to terminate EIFD. If no majority protest,
PFA can propose adoption of the IFP
and formation of the EIFD
Staff files EIFD with State
Board of Equalization
(BOE)
November 2025
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In the event of a majority protest by property owners or residents within the boundaries, the formation proceedings would be discontinued.
California Environmental Quality Act Review
The City Council’s adoption of the Resolution approving the EIFD IFP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they are actions solely related to the creation of a government funding mechanism and the administrative or organizational activities of the City. Therefore, this action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5). This action could not result in a physical change in the environment because the City has not committed itself to any specific project(s) that could be funded by the EIFD. As a separate and independent ground, this action is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that they will have a significant effect on the environment. However, future actions (such as the approval of infrastructure improvements using funding from the EIFD) will be subject to environmental review in accordance with CEQA.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no immediate fiscal impact for establishing the Norwalk EIFD. If ultimately established, the EIFD would create the opportunity to use tax increment financing to fund targeted infrastructure investments in the City. If the EIFD is formed, future budget actions will be required to budget the allocation of incremental tax revenues to the EIFD.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The EIFD is a tool to invest in public facilities supporting the development of communities, which would contribute to Objective 4 – maintain the City’s financial resiliency.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN FOR THE NORWALK
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT AND THE ALLOCATION OF THE CITY’S INCREMENTAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WITHIN THE NORWALK ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53398.68 and 53398.75.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-44
RESOLUTION NO. 25-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN
FOR THE NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
DISTRICT AND THE ALLOCATION OF THE CITY’S INCREMENTAL
PROPERTY TAX REVENUE WITHIN THE NORWALK ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53398.68 AND 53398.75
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted California Government Code Sections 53398.50 through 53398.88 (“EIFD Law”) authorizing cities and counties to form enhanced infrastructure financing districts within defined areas and use incremental property tax revenue generated from the growth in property taxes collected from within such districts to finance certain infrastructure and community benefit projects; and WHEREAS, in enacting the EIFD Law, the California Legislature found and determined that with the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, public benefits will accrue if local agencies are provided a means to finance certain public infrastructure and community benefit projects authorized under the EIFD Law; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council of the City of Norwalk (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 25-09 (“Resolution of Intention”), which initiated the process to establish the Norwalk Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (“Norwalk EIFD”) pursuant to EIFD Law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of Intention, the City Council found that the Norwalk EIFD is necessary for the area within the boundaries of the Norwalk EIFD and the City of Norwalk (“City”) and declared that, pursuant to the EIFD Law, if approved by resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.68, incremental property tax revenue from the City within the Norwalk EIFD may be used to finance the activities described in the Resolution of Intention; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of Intention, the City Council established the Norwalk EIFD Public Financing Authority (“PFA”) to serve as the governing board of the Norwalk EIFD; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.63, the PFA directed staff to prepare a draft Infrastructure Financing Plan (“IFP”) for the Norwalk EIFD, which IFP is attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and is available for inspection at Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA, 90650; and Resolution No. 25-44 Page 2 of 3
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WHEREAS, the IFP, among other things, includes a description of the public facilities to be financed by the Norwalk EIFD and a financing section that includes, among other things, a specification of the maximum portion of the incremental tax revenue of the City proposed to be committed to the Norwalk EIFD for each year during which the Norwalk EIFD will receive incremental tax revenue, and a projection of the amount of tax revenues expected to be received by the Norwalk EIFD in each year during which the Norwalk EIFD will receive tax revenues, including an estimate of the amount of tax revenues attributable to the City for each year; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the PFA held a public meeting to present the IFP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.68 to approve the IFP, substantially in the form prepared by the PFA, including the allocation of incremental tax revenue of the City in accordance with Government Code Section 53398.75 as set forth in the IFP.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.The facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the IFP for the Norwalk EIFD substantially in the form presented to the City Council and attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, including, but not limited to, the specification of the maximum portion of the incremental tax revenue of the City to be committed to the Norwalk EIFD for each year during which the Norwalk EIFD will receive incremental tax revenue.
Section 3. The City Manager, or designee, are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or advisable to give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall cause a copy thereof to be forwarded to the PFA.
Section 5. The adoption of this Resolution approving the EIFD IFP is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they are actions solely related to the creation of a government funding mechanism and the administrative or organizational activities of the City. The adoption of this Resolution does not constitute a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) and does not result in a physical change in the environment because the City has not committed itself to any specific project(s) that could be funded by the EIFD. As a separate and independent ground, this Resolution No. 25-44 Page 3 of 3
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action is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that they will have a significant effect on the environment. However, future actions (such as the approval of infrastructure improvements using funding from the EIFD) will be subject to environmental review in accordance with CEQA.
Section 6. The City Clerk of the City of Norwalk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 7.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of September 2025.
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
September 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Levy Sun, Director of Communications and Public Affairs SUBJECT: AGREEMENT - CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Background:
As part of the ongoing challenges with the County, State, and community issues, the City opened a Request for Proposals (RFP) for crisis communications services via the PlanetBids portal on July 11, 2025. Questions were accepted through July 15, and staff responses were published publicly on July 21. Proposals were due on July 29.
The City received three qualified proposals. All three firms were invited to interviews on August 8, 2025, and evaluated based on the following criteria:
1.Understanding of the City’s communications environment and project requirements
2.Proposed scope of work and ability to meet urgent communications needs
3.Experience with municipal agencies and high-profile issues
4.Strength of proposed team and ability to work with Norwalk’s internal departments Evaluation scores:
Bidder Average Score
Communications LAB 93
The Merino Group 97
SAE Communications 93
After a competitive proposal review and interview process, the evaluation committee, composed of staff across multiple departments, selected The Merino Group as the preferred firm. TMG demonstrated the strongest readiness to support the City in both anticipated messaging efforts and unplanned, sensitive incidents.
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As part of its commitment to transparent and responsive government, the City has partnered with The Merino Group (TMG) since 2020 to provide expert crisis communications support during high-impact events that affect residents and businesses. With the most recent agreement concluding on June 30, 2025, staff determined that the City’s evolving needs required an updated scope of services. One of the primary needs is the ability to activate surge capacity during the City’s off-hours—nights, weekends, and holidays—when in-house staffing is limited. Rather than amend the existing agreement again, the City issued a new RFP to evaluate the market, ensure competitive review, and align the scope with current operational realities. This updated scope allows for after-hours response while complementing the work of the City’s Communications Department, which manages daily outreach during regular business hours.
Key strengths include:
1.Proven municipal experience with other local government agencies
2.An established, effective working relationship with Norwalk staff
3.Deep familiarity with community priorities, public sentiment, and regional issues
4.A demonstrated ability to manage sensitive topics with clarity, cultural competence, and timeliness
While the City’s Communications Department leads daily messaging, outreach, and community engagement, high-stakes incidents require a different level of urgency, expertise, and coordination. The Merino Group’s role is to provide surge capacity and strategic response when internal resources must be supplemented, which ensures the City can communicate quickly and effectively without compromising operational continuity.
This partnership allows Norwalk to preserve its tradition of clear, consistent communication while adopting the capabilities of a modern, crisis-ready city.
Fiscal Impact:
The agreement with The Merino Group is in an amount not to exceed a monthly retainer of $3,000 with a maximum annual sum of $100,000 inclusive of the billable crisis communications activities.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 1: Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community.
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with The Merino Group for crisis communications services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the term of one year with the option to extend one year; 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.
Attachments:
The Merino Group Proposal
Proposal for Crisis Communications Services (RFP # 26-826) Submitted To:
Levy Sun Director of Communications and Public Affairs Submitted by:
July 29, 2025
Cover Letter/Introduction The Merino Group (TMG) 6737 Bright Ave., Ste 208 Whittier, CA 90601 July 29, 2025 City of Norwalk Attn: Levy Sun 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650 Dear Mr. Sun, On behalf of The Merino Group (TMG), I am pleased to submit this proposal to continue serving the City of Norwalk as a strategic communications partner. With nearly five years of deep engagement on the City’s most complex and sensitive issues, TMG brings proven experience, bilingual capability, and unmatched responsiveness rooted in our commitment to public service and local impact. Our team has supported the City of Norwalk across multiple fronts—homelessness, public safety, immigration visibility, and pandemic response—with trusted counsel and tactical excellence. From the citywide moratorium letter that earned strong, widespread community support to our ongoing bilingual media presence and crisis response expertise, we have demonstrated consistent value aligned with the City's priorities. This work is led directly by me as principal, ensuring continuity, accountability, and local understanding—not delegated to a distant or unfamiliar team.
TMG is proud to maintain its office in Whittier, nearby where we remain fully accessible to the City of Norwalk and its leadership. We are not utilizing subcontractors on this engagement. I am the authorized representative for this proposal and can be reached directly using the contact information below. Furthermore, this proposal shall remain valid and binding for a period of not less than 120 calendar days from the deadline for submission of proposals. Thank you for the opportunity to continue supporting the City of Norwalk with strategic communications services grounded in trust, integrity, and performance. We look forward to the next chapter of this partnership. Sincerely, Moises Merino President/CEO, The Merino Group Email: [email protected] Phone: (213) 634-8900 Executive Summary At The Merino Group, we transform high-stakes public challenges into strategic opportunities, protecting our clients’ reputations while strengthening institutional resilience. Our team fuses crisis management expertise with cultural fluency, strategic persuasion, and insight into community sentiment to control narratives and minimize risk in real time. Whether advancing the interests of public institutions or safeguarding mission-driven organizations, we don’t just manage crises—we shape perception, rebuild trust, and empower clients to lead with clarity, credibility, and confidence. As the trusted crisis and communications partner for the City of Norwalk, The Merino Group delivers a comprehensive, bilingual strategy grounded in local knowledge and public safety expertise. We provide 24/7 readiness, real-time sentiment tracking, and targeted engagement across traditional and digital platforms. Our approach integrates message discipline with emotional intelligence to ensure every response resonates—across language, culture, and channel. With unmatched familiarity in managing sensitive civic flashpoints, we remain a sharp, agile extension of our clients’ internal teams, always serving and protecting their interests.
Scope of Work / Methodology The Merino Group will provide a full spectrum of crisis communications services designed to meet the City of Norwalk's needs with precision, flexibility, and cultural fluency. We will offer 24/7 rapid response readiness, development of holding statements, FAQs, and talking points, strategic social media messaging, and bilingual public communications that resonate with diverse audiences. We will closely coordinate with the City’s Communications and Public Safety departments and attend weekly meetings to maintain alignment and awareness. Our team will deliver first drafts within 1–2 hours of confirmation and leverages industry-standard tools, including media monitoring and social listening, to track public sentiment and respond proactively. Our services to the City of Norwalk will include media engagement and outreach, misinformation tracking and response, and strategic guidance during litigation or other sensitive public matters. We will also provide direct media coaching and briefings to city leaders, helping them prepare for high-visibility interactions with press or public. In addition, TMG will support the City’s internal preparedness with pre-crisis planning and tabletop exercises. We will implement public outreach programs and help communicate City-led initiatives such as development projects, environmental mandates, and infrastructure improvements. After major incidents, we will compile and deliver timely summaries of all media contacts and coverage. Finally, we will help maintain and elevate the City's Public Safety initiatives through consistent messaging, emotional intelligence, and community-centered storytelling. Our aim is to serve as a seamless, strategic extension of Norwalk’s internal team—always responsive, always aligned.
Firm Background & Qualifications For nearly five years, The Merino Group has served as a trusted strategic communications partner to the City of Norwalk. Since our initial engagement in 2020, we have guided the City through seven consecutive contract renewals. Under Amendment No. 7, TMG was authorized to provide services through June 30, 2025, at a flat retainer of $127,680. We have led messaging and engagement around Norwalk’s homelessness policies, the Saddleback Hotel/Project HomeKey issue, immigration visibility, SB 1383 implementation, and the City’s Public Safety branding. Our bilingual public outreach efforts include monthly content for Norwalk NOW and the Business Bulletin, press engagement, media training, and success story development. One of the strongest examples of impact was the 2024 resident letter about the City’s homelessness moratorium. TMG countered state and county pressure with a disciplined, empathetic campaign that resulted in strong, widespread community support. All work is led by Moises Merino, President/CEO, with strategic support from Vice President Raul Riesgo. Our team is fully bilingual and deeply experienced in crisis communications at the municipal level.
References Yvonne Connolly Executive Director, Uptown Whittier Improvement Association Phone: (562) 228-5705 Email: [email protected] Dates of Engagement: Ongoing since 2024 Work: Strategic communications and stakeholder outreach supporting district identity, safety, and beautification initiatives. Marcel Rodarte Executive Director, California Contract Cities Association Phone: (562) 222-8135 Email: [email protected] Dates of Engagement: September 2024 – July 2025 Work: Public affairs and member engagement strategy including regional positioning and outreach to elected officials. Brian Miller Police Captain, City of La Habra Police Department Phone: (562) 383-4302 Email: [email protected] Dates of Engagement: 2022 – 2024 Work: Public safety messaging, policy communications, and media coordination.
Municipal Clients (Last 5 Years) • City of Norwalk • City of La Habra • City of Huntington Park • Uptown Whittier Improvement Association (quasi-governmental) • California Contract Cities Association Fee Schedule (Exhibit B) The Merino Group proposes a monthly retainer of $6,000 with a maximum project cost not to exceed $100,000. Monthly retainer covers strategic counsel, planning, day-to-day communications support, message development, media relations, and ongoing coordination with city staff. It ensures consistent, proactive communications guidance throughout the engagement period. The following additional services fall outside the scope of the monthly retainer and will be billed separately at the hourly rate below, based on the nature and urgency of the request: • Litigation Communications • Crisis Media Management • Rapid Response Support • Special Research Projects (as assigned by the City Administration) Title / Role Hourly Rate President/CEO / Principal Strategist $200/hour Vice President / Senior Strategist $175/hour Staff / Research, Writing & Creative Support $100/hour ADD: Attachment B & C • Attachment B: Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement • Attachment C: Certificate of Non-Collusion --- **End of Proposal**
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Insurance Requirements set forth in the solicitation have been read and understood that our insurance company(ies)
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