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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 20, 2026
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Jennifer Perez, Mayor
Margarita L. Rios, Vice Mayor
Tony Ayala, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property - Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008-902 (Norwalk Transit Village); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
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II.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
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RECESS
REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez
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INVOCATION
Pastor Dr. Joy Clement Daniel
Rock of the Nations
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FLAG SALUTE
Jonah Kai Nunez
Eastwood Elementary
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a.
Report of City Council Travel
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Flag Donation by Barbara Serrata.
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2. Presentation of check to the American Cancer Society.
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3. Update on City-wide Preparedness for El Nino.
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4. Safe Shopping During the Holidays.
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5. Bi-Weekly Review.
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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.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommend City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of October 6, 2026. 825-04
CC 10-06-26
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll wages in the amount of $1,418,078.53; the payroll register with check numbers 38946 – 38959 and the voucher numbers 364649 –
365198 in the total net amount of $1,054,740.08.
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommend City Council approve the warrant register period September 22, 2026 – October 5, 2026, in the total amount of $5,102,275.65. 640
Warrant Register 10-5-26
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - OCTOBER 14, 2026
No action is required.
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopsis 10-14-26
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 26-1769 – ADJUSTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL SALARY Staff recommend City Council accept for second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 26-1769, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADJUSTING SALARIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
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Ordinance No. 26-1769
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7. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 6 – TERM EXTENSION ADVANCED RESERVATION DIAL-A-RIDE / SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 6 to extend the First Transit, Inc. agreement from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027, for a total agreement cost of $603,421; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment and future 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.
Staff Report Background Doc
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8. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 4 – TERM EXTENSION FOR PARATRANSIT DEMAND RESPONSE USER SIDE SUBSIDY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 4 with Administrative Services Co-Op DBA Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. for Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation Program from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027 for a total agreement cost of $27,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and future 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 Staff Report Background Doc
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9. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – TERM EXTENSION MICROTRANSIT/ON DEMAND PILOT TRANSIT SERVICES Staff recommend City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to extend Nomad, LLC’s agreement from January 13, 2027 through June 30, 2027, for a total agreement cost of $993,844; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment and future amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signature authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Staff Report Background Doc
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10. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 85156, FOR CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 12722 WOODS AVENUE, ENGINEER’S REPORT NO. 26-39 Staff recommend City Council approve Tract Map No. 85156, conditioned on the execution of the improvement guarantee required by Norwalk Municipal Code §16.03.160, and accept the dedications offered on the map.
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Attachment No. 1 - TM 85156
Attachment No. 2 - Location and Vicinity Map
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 26-61 - BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR PROJECT NO. 7865 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION / PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER TRANSPORTATION RESERVE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY AND TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 12650 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY PROJECT NO. 7865, in the amount of $325,022; and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment with PSOMAS increasing the total contract amount from $836,739.09 to $1,161,176.11 for construction management services, and any future 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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Resolution No 26-61
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APPOINTMENTS
12. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommend 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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Advisory Body List 10-20-26
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ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
13. PROJECT NO. 7859 – AWARD OF CONTRACT – CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS DEMOLITION LOCATED AT NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE, 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE / RESOLUTION NO. 26-62 BUDGET AMENDMENT, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 26-17 Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $1,386,000 OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUNDS AND $2,079,000 OF FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NON-HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE BUILDINGS DEMOLITION LOCATED AT THE NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13200 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, NORWALK, CA 90650, CITY PROJECT NO. 7859. award a contract to Precision Environmental in the amount of $2,639,950 with a 25% contingency in the amount of $659,988 for construction services for Project No. 7859; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments within the contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachment No. 1 - Resource Environmental Protest Letter Attachment No. 2 - City Response to Bid Protest Letter
Attachment No. 3 - Precision Environmental Letter
Attachment No. 4 - Resolution No. 26-62
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 26-63 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE AND EQUIP A VERSATILE PUBLIC SAFETY VAN Staff recommend City Council:
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-63, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQURE AND EQUIP A VERSATILE PUBLIC SAFETY VAN, in the amount of $249,719; and approve the acquisition and custom building of one high visibility community safety van for the Department of Public Safety at a total project cost not to exceed $249,719, including the cost of the van at $81,039; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary purchase and installation agreements and any amendments in accordance with the City’s purchasing requirements, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in forms approved by the City Attorney; authorize the City Manager to surplus the recreational vehicle.
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Resolution No. 26-63
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 26-64 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE WEINGART ROSE - PROJECT HOMEKEY LOCATED AT 10646 ROSECRANS AVENUE Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR SERCURITY SERVICES AT THE WEINGART ROSE – PROJECT HOMEKEY, in the amount of $200,000; and authorize the City Manager to utilize the services of Absolute International Security to provide security for the area surrounding the Weingart Rose property located at 10646 Rosecrans Avenue.
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Resolution No. 26-64
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REPORTS
16. PROJECT NO. 7527 - TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATION AT HARVARD DRIVE AND GRIDLEY ROAD Staff recommend City Council approve terminating the contract with Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc.; instruct staff to issue a formal Notice of Termination in accordance with the terms of the contract; and authorize the City Manager to execute a new contract with Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. to complete Project No. 7527.
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17. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT PROJECTS STATUS UPDATE
Receive and File.
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Attachment - ARPA PROJECT LISTING
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18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-59 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDED PROJECTS Staff recommend City Council:
adopt Resolution No. 26-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ADOPTED BUDGET TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDED PROJECTS, in the amount of $489,634; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Inter-agency Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Community Development Department, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Viatron Systems Inc. decreasing the agreement by $340,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Inter-agency Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Public Safety Department, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with IBE Digital increasing the agreement by $394,693, and additional 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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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 26-59
Attachment No. 2 - IBE Software Upgrades Proposal
Attachment No. 3 - IBE Technology Hardware Upgrades Proposal View Item Details
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comment period.
Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The City Council may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future City Council meeting.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments are limited to 3 minutes or less and should be directed to City Council as a whole. Individuals are not permitted to extend, transfer, speak on behalf of others, or yield their time to other speakers. Please refrain from any disruptive conduct.
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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 October 16, 2026.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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