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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 7, 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 Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala .
Councilmember Rios 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. 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.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
III. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047- 006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Ne gotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
IV. CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY MANAGER AND DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957(a) – THREAT TO PUBLIC
SERVICES OR FACILITIES
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:50 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:16 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-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Joy Daniel, Rock of the Nations Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Enrique Tizoc, Morrison Elementary School.
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 encouraged residents to attend the 40 th Annual Arturo Sanchez
Halloween Parade and thanked staff for all their preparation leading up to the event; highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and reported attending a site visit at the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Bajin Community and Annual Martin Greenidge Celebration of Life, Norwalk Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, ABC Adult School Open House Craft and Fitness Fair, Female Community Re-entry Facility, Soroptimist International of Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Investing in Dreams , California Teachers Association Region 3 Leadership Conference, Whittier Union High School District 2025- 26 Inaugural State of the District, Senior Center visit , Lakeside Middle School, the Women and Children’s Crisis Shelter “Strength Beyond Silence Gala,” and the Young Men’s Christian Association Montebello- Commerce “Taste of Giving Festival .” Vice Mayor Perez also recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month noting that it affects both men and women, and extended an acknowledgement to survivors , caregivers, and in remembrance of those lost to cancer; reported on her attendance at Cerritos College 70 th Anniversary Car Show,
the Chamber of Commerce Mixer, the Joint Powers Insurance Authority Educational Risk Management Forum; encouraged residents to attend the Halloween Parade October 11; and to visit the Cultural Arts Center; shared that City newsletters were distributed and highlighted the “Norwalk Now”; encouraged attendance for the State of the City October 17 at the DoubleTree Hotel, and announced the upcoming Senior Center 25th Anniversary Celebration. Mayor Ayala clarified that the Senior Center is celebrating 25 years in its current location he thanked Ms. Spilsbury and Jason Perez for their kickoff to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed October as Disability Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk with Adaptive Recreation accepting the proclamation.
City Council p roclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk with the American Cancer Society and strong survivors accepting the proclamation.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Caren Spilsbury, Executive Director Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, provided a Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Update.
A video was shared highlighting the “Bi-Weekly Review.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Rios moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting September 16, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 31, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,283,460.48; the payroll Check Nos. 38557 – 38571 and the Voucher Nos. 350155 – 350677, in the total net amount of $960,597.36 for the payroll period August 31, 2025 – September 13, 2025. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period September 9, 2025 – September 29, 2025, in the total amount of $10,374,971.22.
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4 PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc. to provide On-Call Community Development and Additional Services, in an amount not to-exceed $250,000 annually; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 300
CONFIRM EMERGENCY WORK FOR CITY HALL SEWER LIFT STATION
City Council confirmed emergency service repair work at 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, completed by JIMNI Systems, Inc. in the amount of $47,413.59. 955
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Rios moved and Mayor Ayala seconded to appoint Guadalupe Gomez to the International Friendship Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 25 -45 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR MICROTRANSIT/ON-
DEMAND PILOT TRANSIT SERVICES
Following a report provided by Jim Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation, City Council discussion ensued regarding measurement of success, comparing original services versus this service, funding, possibly re -instating the previous route to Norwalk Square, direct drop off to the Metro and C lines, and requested this item be revisited for review. Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to:
a. approve the Microtransit/On-Demand Pilot Program for one year, with Nomad Transit LLC., in the amount of $2,440,370; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 contract and any amendments or extensions provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and b. adopt Resolution No. 25-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
TRANSPORTATION BUDGET TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE
MICROTRANSIT/ON-DEMAND PILOT PROGRAM, in the amount of $1,220,185 for the first six months.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROJECT NO. 7859 – RESOLUTION NO. 25 -46 – AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE PROJECT FUNDS AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE NORWALK
TRANSIT VILLAGE
Following a report by Alex Hamilton, Interim Directo r of Community Development, Vice Mayor Perez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD $355,861 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUNDS AND $533,791 FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NON -
HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AND MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE FORMER
CALIFORNIA YOUTH AUTHORITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, NORWALK, CA 90650, CITY PROJECT NO. 7859, NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE; and
b. award a contract to Cumming Management Group in the amount of $398,690 for Construction Management Services; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments including a contingency of 15% provided there is funding in the budget on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Andy U., Cynthia Clemente, Hasan, Emily Dickinson, Paki Matael, and Tamora.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR