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Successor Agency and Housing Authority
- Successor Agency: four consent items were approved on a unanimous voice/roll call. No speakers addressed those items.
- Housing Authority: three consent items were approved. Commissioner Hernandez recorded an abstention on item 68785; other members voted aye.

City Council consent calendar and modifications
- The City Council approved an 18-item consent calendar with a minor modification to item 9 (Gateway Cities appointment changes) and held item 15 over for a future meeting. Roll call recorded ayes from Council Members Ramirez, Rios, Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez and Mayor Ayala.

Ordinance on exempt signs
- The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25-1747, an amendment to Norwalk Municipal Code Section 17.03.170 to clarify that signs placed in the public right-of-way will be removed. Roll call: Ramirez, Rios, Valencia, Perez and Ayala voted aye.

Lions Club food-distribution fee waiver
- The council approved waiving a $160 application fee for a Lions Club community food distribution scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder parking lot. Staff said the event expects about 500 participants (organizers have in past years prepared for larger numbers) and the city will supply traffic-control delineators and volunteers. Roll call was unanimous.

Appointments
- The council approved multiple reappointments and new appointments to advisory bodies, including reappointments to the Public Safety Commission, Social Services Commission and others. Council made one planning commission appointment: Chris Macias was appointed to the Planning Commission.

Votes and tallies (as recorded)
- Successor Agency consent: four items — outcome: approved — recorded roll calls: all ayes.
- Housing Authority consent: three items — outcome: approved — recorded roll calls: Ramirez aye; Rios aye; Valencia aye; Vice Chair Perez aye; Commissioner Hernandez abstained on item 68785.
- City Council consent calendar (items 1–18; item 9 modified; item 15 held over): outcome: approved (item 15 held) — roll call: Ramirez aye; Rios aye; Valencia aye; Vice Mayor Perez aye; Mayor Ayala aye.
- Ordinance No. 25-1747 (amend Norwalk Municipal Code §17.03.170 re: exempt/political signs): outcome: adopted — roll call: unanimous.
- Fee waiver for Lions Club food distribution: outcome: approved (waive $160 application fee) — roll call: unanimous.
- Appointments: multiple advisory-body appointments and reappointments approved by roll call (unanimous where recorded).

Ending: Most roll calls recorded unanimous ayes from the five council members present. Specific items held over or modified were noted on the record; staff will follow up as necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 1/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council and related bodies approved multiple consent calendars and individual items. Key outcomes: successor agency and housing authority consent items approved; city council approved 18-item consent calendar (item 15 held), ordinance 25-1747 on signs adopted, and Lions Club food-distribution fee waiver approved.","taxTitle","Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370800,"New Norwalk-La Mirada Unified superintendent outlines 90-day entry plan to focus on relationships, instruction and partnerships",404,3740000,4144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7&start=3740&end=4144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7/thumbnail_3740000.jpg","/articles/6370800/Norwalk/Los-Angeles-County/California/New-Norwalk-La-Mirada-Unified-superintendent-outlines-90-day-entry-plan-to-focus-on-relationships-instruction-and-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370800-d2ad94d9c700b0b256d30c3f146d5ae3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609220&Signature=hLP2fbrfqnOnuAo4-cjSG5jqI7ecq-dczpxY1kT-DUHEXZry9IPj~eMGKgxoqSwbWnDAyUEGsWTJKVI7jUCbxDtcqmydCidPPfPTvoi7PFwj0UWWO-S-XuO~OcQOmFnqgmF5M4S1KgNs9imp6Kh0~M6-681RM606w1FgQlrPVFb45YSUARiXgRv2ooLYEcqI8F54ckJ-o3zkIiNvL~dcY~FnxYls8GqQ0LjFZqlQ7TMFjpiblRFidGna8CYc38R5~CZwd2r8C-9h1lCcmgVD2~-K7XYWTn1tRZH-OyyLTIrVXUIDrPd4lQleStWoyXkeHQv5gBtGkmhvJzblbkOFqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Natasha Baker, introduced herself to the City Council Tuesday and described a 90-day entry plan focused on listening to stakeholders, sustaining teaching and learning, and planning with partners.

Baker, who took the post Jan. 1, said she will spend the first 90 days meeting staff, labor partners, parents and students to understand district accomplishments and areas for improvement. “For the 1st 90 days, I'll be really focusing on better understanding the great work that's in Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District and also connecting with partners, to do future planning,” she told the council.

Why it matters: NL-MUSD serves roughly 15,000 students across district schools and manages a large operating budget; the superintendent's early priorities can shape curriculum, partnerships and long-term planning.

Baker described three goals: engaging stakeholders to build relationships and gather feedback; sustaining high-quality teaching and learning; and planning collaboratively with partners before proposing major changes to the school board. She said a copy of the 90-day plan is posted at nlmusd.org.

City Manager Jose Gomez introduced Baker and noted her prior roles in large districts and state education offices. Baker said she welcomed feedback and one-on-one meetings with council members and community partners as the plan proceeds.

Ending: No council action was required. Baker said she will return as needed and that the 90-day entry plan is intended as a working document.","Dr. Natasha Baker, who assumed the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District superintendent post Jan. 1, presented a 90-day entry plan emphasizing stakeholder engagement, instructional continuity and partnership planning.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370804,"Norwalk says suspect in public-art vandalism arrested after community tip; city reviewing surveillance, relocation options",88,4756000,4844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7&start=4756&end=4844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7/thumbnail_4756000.jpg","/articles/6370804/Norwalk/Los-Angeles-County/California/Norwalk-says-suspect-in-public-art-vandalism-arrested-after-community-tip-city-reviewing-surveillance-relocation-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370804-a84548dda98347d6885f484ca6962659/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609220&Signature=i5t0mrCVbYxankhsWd6oyVmdgm86E3og4PHo6CksIggzqtd7zIbR8ZWK0AXoQPMorD7ig6sWuY~71aOPeH57pt7vfUH03tpN7k1s064vL83yWtbkcqMmZ5WmIrmGKGHHR1pMvS~LxNA3UOy-J6Uu0C0Ifhm6LfAmdWrlBOgGwp1SoJV7~sUKcnzv4pFk~1SF~N7efSCuEk80rF-vFpqdEhEeo-Nb4wTh9lcW7Xostx71kKhFBV6lzKpbckFKdNTm~OOMXkYQ9wxmQIB2wZaWPwKA9f~YmNis8qm3a3iuSCxXmA1RxS20oeCwfRX97wKCm8nW3tWNPWBNsHJ4x4caEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City officials on Tuesday described repeated theft and vandalism of public art and said a suspect was arrested after neighbors and business partners reported suspicious activity.

Richard Newton, who oversees public-safety-related services for the city, told the council that crews inspect monuments daily and that vandals typically act in small groups during late-night hours. Newton said the city has increased camera monitoring and is assessing options including added lighting, fencing, elevation of sculptures, or relocation to reduce vulnerability.

Newton said cooperation with community partners and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department led to an arrest this past weekend. “We were able to apprehend a suspect,” he told the council, and sheriff’s partners are “working vigorously with recycling centers” and other possible outlets for stolen material to attempt recovery of the monuments.

Why it matters: public art damage has required replacement or repair of lighting and camera infrastructure and reduces the city’s ability to display and preserve public works.

Newton said the suspects work quickly, often causing damage in minutes. City staff said they will work with the Arts and Public Spaces Commission on environmental inspections and present potential mitigation measures to the council at a later date.

Ending: Officials urged residents and nearby businesses to report suspicious activity. No ordinance or budget action was taken at the meeting; staff said they will return with findings and potential costs for physical protective measures.","Public works and public-safety staff reported three recent thefts and damage to outdoor monuments, described daily inspections and surveillance upgrades, and said an arrest was made after community reporting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370807,"Norwalk officials ramp up enforcement, cite new state laws after spike in illegal street takeovers",562,4145000,4707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7&start=4145&end=4707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150831-8d9bc9655389bd3a75ed649562a469f7/thumbnail_4145000.jpg","/articles/6370807/Norwalk/Los-Angeles-County/California/Norwalk-officials-ramp-up-enforcement-cite-new-state-laws-after-spike-in-illegal-street-takeovers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370807-9e4b885e6e9d87cb6561ab4d661d94d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773609220&Signature=fRlWnY-Gt67UJhiTLn4BT-EgxLnpBa1M3OhzFB1BUrzEKe7o7dpCuPq1zm8eIWsFDupf7fh1xeHY6qhU40WKnFBAWuLEMlDScrNJb4W0kQMSTEuhcYbSr-qDoUfR5nWAoLz6Xn4qcan~Kl7PxNM5hgVVmBd~Ti8z82UXyQmM85IhpGgKcpwdaTyfZ0xtS2WX~1CnHa3sPWwd2AHwYSz13o7cDg~HD-z3zfS1zFj3sr7q9tvn8WyUjUwqfXQZyYrTn9lFd2I-dL1aStombuFVJa3IgLRiPWM7F05LsTI-FTcjVsxdZaAopOAZy6NwlPyjlcThxHAqmKGRD1lJooZbTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwalk officials told residents Tuesday they will step up enforcement and engineering responses after a recent rise in illegal street takeovers and a Jan. 11 incident that included a fire at Rosecrans and Pioneer.

Deputy City Manager Ozzie Ramos told the City Council the events often occur late at night and “we will hold you accountable” for activities that jeopardize public safety. He said the city is combining enforcement, education and engineering measures and asking residents to report incidents to law enforcement.

Why it matters: the gatherings block roadways and create hazardous conditions for bystanders and drivers; at least one incident included arson, officials said. Norwalk leaders said local enforcement alone is insufficient and urged community cooperation and parental engagement.

Ramos summarized four recent state-level changes he said give local authorities new tools: Assembly Bill 1978, which allows officers to seize vehicles blocking the roadway; AB 2186, which permits vehicles to be held for up to 30 days; AB 2807, which provides a statutory definition of street takeovers and expands seizure authority; and a change allowing law enforcement, with a warrant, to seize vehicles on private property in connection with takeover activity. Ramos urged parents to communicate with youth and pointed to legal alternatives such as sanctioned racing venues.

City staff said the immediate local response will include more targeted public safety patrols, expanded neighborhood outreach and engineering solutions aimed at making takeover locations harder to use — for example adding lighting, barriers or relocating vulnerable assets. Ramos said the city will leverage social media, neighborhood watch captains and nearby businesses to improve reporting and deterrence.

The council discussion referenced mutual-aid coordination with neighboring cities and the Los Angeles County sheriff’s station. Ramos credited community reporting and the sheriff’s department for assisting in identifying participants. He also said the city lacks the personnel to place officers at every hot spot, making community cooperation and targeted engineering critical.

Ramos: “We realized we can't put a cop on every corner. We don't have enough public safety officers. But here in Norwalk, do we have community that cares?”

Ending: Council members asked for and received an overview of the state law changes and the city’s three-pronged enforcement plan. No new ordinance was adopted at the meeting; officials said follow-up actions, engineering plans and continued public outreach will return to the council for consideration if required.","City officials outlined steps to curb late-night street takeovers, described recent incidents including a Jan. 11 intersection fire, and pointed to new state laws (AB 1978, AB 2186, AB 2807) enabling vehicle seizure and longer holds.","actionData","errors"]

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