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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 16, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California . Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez were present. Councilmember Ramirez was absent. 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in two cases.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:30 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California . Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios , and Mayor Perez were present. Councilmember Ramirez was absent . 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 Michael Gutierrez, Redeemer Covenant Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Bradley A. Romero, Dolland Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
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December 16, 2025
2 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ayala reported on his attendance at the Angel Tree Project and thanked all staff for its success. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Southeast Water Coalition Meeting, the Holiday Festival and T ree Lighting Ceremony, and the Angel Tree Project. Vice Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Senior Center 25th Anniversary Cake Cutting, the Soroptimist International of Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs California Dreamin’ Holiday Gala, and the Employee Service Award Recognition Dinner; thanked Sergeant Jimenez, Public Safety Officer, for quickly responding to people facing homeless insecurity near Holifield Park and securing shelter for them ; indicated she met with Allan Perdomo, Recreation and Park Services Director, and Sonia Batres, Recreation and Park Services Superintendent, to discuss H ermosillo Park Updates; invited all to attend the H olidays at Hargitt House December 20; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Pablo Ruiz Ledezma. Mayor Perez wished everyone a Happy Holiday season; encouraged residents to visit the Christmas Tree located at the Cultural Arts Center; reported on her attendance at the Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Mixer, the Los Angeles County Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment Meeting and shared they will be submitting a funding draft to the Local Solutions Fund; she also attended the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education’s Reorganization Meeting where she congratulated them alongside Little Lake School; and invited all to attend Las Posadas January 3 at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized the Los Angeles County Norwalk and Alondra Libraries ’ bookmark winners.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez wished all a Happy Holiday season; acknowledged employees who received their dedicated service awards; highlighted the Angel Tree Project and thanked the Social Services staff; expressed gratitude to the City Council and citizens for being involved in the community. Rita Ruiz, Director of Public Safety , presented an update on the Office of Traffic Safety Grant . Videos were shared highlighting the Tree lighting and the “Bi - Weekly Review.” Ms. Ruiz and Joseph Ruelas, Public Safety Officer II, presented an update regarding the Social Service and Public Safety Resident Assistance program, and awarded resident, Mr. Holton with a bicycle ; Mr. Holton addressed City Council and expressed gratitude. Mr. Gomez highlighted the “Know Your Rights” event that took place and announced there will be upcoming monthly “Know Your Rights” events at the Social Services Center and Senior Center, and shared food sources available to those facing food insecurity.
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Norwalk City Council
December 16, 2025
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Councilmember Valencia moved and Councilmember Ayala seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios, and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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 meetings of December 2, and 9, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 9, 2025 – NOVEMBER 22, 2025
City Council approve d gross payroll in the amount of $ 1,324,406.32; the payroll check Nos. 38612 – 38164 and the Voucher Nos. 352735 – 353246, in the total net amount of $987,580.58 for the payroll period November 9, 2025 – November 22, 2025. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approve d the warrant register period November 25, 2025 – December 8, 2025, in the total amount of $6,154,212.04.
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PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - DECEMBER 10, 2025
No action taken
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-1763 – ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-02 - AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD LOT CONSOLIDATION INCENTIVES TO COMPLY WITH THE ADOPTED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
City Council accepted for second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 1763, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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4 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD LOT CONSOLIDATION INCENTIVES AND TO COMPLY WITH ADOPTED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT. 320-05
ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1764 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025 -03 AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DEFINITIONS, PARKING STANDARDS, SPECIFIC USES IN COMMERCIAL AND/OR
MANUFACTURING ZONES, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND LOW -BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS, R- 1 ZONE PERMITTED USES, INSTITUTIONAL ZONE PERMITTED USES, AND THE LAND USE MATRIX; AND ADDING SECTION
17.04.500 RELATING TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
City Council accepted for second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 1764, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS RELATING
TO DEFINIT IONS, PARKING STANDARDS, SPECIFIC USES IN COMMERCIAL
AND/OR MANUFACTURING ZONES, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND LOW -BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS, R- 1 ZONE PERMITTED USES, INSTITUTIONAL ZONE PERMITTED USES, AND THE LAND USE MATRIX; AND ADDING SECTION 17.04.500 RELATING TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT.
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ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1765 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2025 -02 TO AMEND SEVERAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 18, THE “HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN”
City Council accepted for second reading by title only and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 1765, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2025-02 TO AMEND SEVERAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 18, THE “HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN.” 320-09
ORDINANCE NO. 25 -1766 - ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025 -04 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 18, THE HEART OF NORWALK
SPECIFIC PLAN
City Council accepted for second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25- 1766, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025 -04 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 18, THE HEART OF NORWALK SPECIFIC PLAN.
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Norwalk City Council
December 16, 2025
5 AWARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
City Council approved an agreement with SA Associates for an amount not -to-exceed $43,000 for preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within his signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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PROJECT NO. 7229 – ACCEPT WORK FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG STUDEBAKER ROAD FROM ROSECRANS AVENUE TO ALONDRA
BOULEVARD [FEDERAL -AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL -5347 (039)], ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-28
City Council accepted the work of International Line Builder’s, Inc., in the amount of $813,660 for Project No. 7229 – Traffic Signal Improvements Along Studebaker Road from Rosecrans Avenue to Alondra Boulevard, and authorized releasing the retention payment in the amount of $40,683 to International Line Builder’s, Inc., in accordance with the California Public Contract Code – Public Contract Code §7107. 1005-04-7229
PROJECT NO. 7232 – ACCEPT WORK FOR ALONDRA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM HOME DEPOT SIGNAL TO SHOEMAKER AVENUE [FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5347 (042)], ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-26
City Council accepted the work of Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $2,206,755 for Project No. 7232 – Alondra Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements from the Home Depot Signal to Shoemaker Avenue, and authorized releasing the retention payment in the amount of $110,338 to Select Electric, Inc., thirty -five (35) days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
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PROJECT NO. 7233 – ACCEPT WORK FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TRAFFIC
SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM WEST CITY LIMITS TO ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5347 (043)], ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-27
City Council accepted the work of Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,587,341 for Project No. 7233 – Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements from the West City Limits to Rosecrans Avenue, and authorized releasing the retention payment in the amount of $79,367 to Select Electric, Inc., thirty-five (35) days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
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December 16, 2025
6 RESOLUTION NO. 25-64 - CONTINUED AND EXPANSION FUNDING APPLICATION - CHILD CARE
City Council adopted Resolution No. 25- 64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE CHILD CARE CALWORKs STAGE 2, 3, AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAG ER TO EXECUTE THE CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION.
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AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO INTERSTATE -5 CONSORTIUM CITIES JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
City Council approved Amendment No. 8 to the I -5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority Agreement, extending the term to November 1, 2030. 1015-02-01
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT ANNUAL SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2027
City Council received and filed the Triennial Short Range Transit Plan and authorized the Executive Director of Regional Transportation to submit the updated Short Range Transit Plan to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 1130
APPROVAL TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ATHLETIC NETTING INSTALLATION AT ZIMMERMAN PARK, FIELD #1
City Council authorized preparing a request for proposals for the installation of athletic netting at Zimmerman Park, Field No. 1.
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PROJECT NO. 7876 - REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE -BID BUILDING DEMOLITION LOCATED AT 13400 SAN ANTONIO DRIVE PROJECT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-29
City Council rejected all bids received for Building Demolition at 13400 San Antonio Drive Project, and provided authorization for the City Manager to re-bid the project. 1005-04-7876
CITY-WIDE SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT
City Council approved an agreement with Absolute International Security for City -wide security services in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the term of one year with the option to extend two additional years; and authorized 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.
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ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
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REPORTS
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS LEAVE - CLOSURE OF SOME CITY OPERATIONS ON DECEMBER 26, 2025
Councilmember Ayala moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to approve the closure of City Hall and other City facilities on December 26, with the exception of some essential City services in the Public Safety, Public Services, Transportation, Recreation, and Social Services Departments. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ayala and Valencia, Vice Mayor Rios and Mayor Perez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Ramirez
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Patti Delgadillo, James Cooley, Lorena Lopez, Jack Cornejo, Kierra Motley.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m., in memory of Pablo Ruiz Ledesma.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR