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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
None.
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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.
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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.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR