Agenda packet — Norwalk City Council, September 17, 2024

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.

NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Margarita L. Rios, Mayor
Tony Ayala, Vice Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember

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 Oral Communications 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 f or consideration at a future City Council meeting.

Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council: Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less and
directed to the City Council as a whole and not directed to individual Councilmembers.

Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s department, (562) 929 -5720. Assisted listening devices are available at this meeting. Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification of at leas t 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Note: Any writings and/or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after it has been posted will also be made available for public inspection. Writings and/or documents are available for inspection in the City Clerk’s Department, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every other Friday; telephone (562) 929-5720. You may also contact the City Clerk via e-mail at [email protected] .

Gov. Code § 84308: Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the Ci ty Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.

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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rios

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

CLOSED SESSION

I. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.

RECESS

REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rios

INVOCATION

Miguel Martinez, First Baptist Church of Norwalk

FLAG SALUTE

Young Marine Private Jayceon Contreras, LCpl Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines

ROLL CALL

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

a. Report of City Council Travel

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

I. City Council to proclaim National GEAR UP Week as September 23, 2024 – September 27, 2024.

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II. City Council to proclaim September as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Norwalk.

III. City Council to proclaim September as National Recovery Month.

IV. City Council to recognize Naima Ochoa for winning 1st Place with her Jiu Jitsu team.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

1. Social Services 50th Anniversary Event Invitation.

2. Employee Promotions/Introductions.

3. Homeless Outreach and Preventative Engagement (H.O.P.E.) Team video.

4. Athens Services Bulky Item Pickup Video.

5. Bi-Weekly Video.

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.

2. MEETING MINUTES

STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2024. 825-04

3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 18, 2024 – AUGUST 31, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,233,758.00; the payroll check numbers 38221 – 38235 and the voucher numbers 336059 – 336583 in the total net amount of $910,809.94 for the payroll period August 18, 2024 – August 31, 2024.

4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT REGISTER PERIOD AUGUST 27, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,513,792.41. 640

5. PROJECT NO. 7928.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 8 - ENGINEERS REPORT 24-13
Staff recommends City Council accept the work of R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $2,252,726 for Project No. 7928.2 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 8.

6. PROJECT NO. 7929.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 19 - ENGINEERS REPORT 24-14
Staff recommends City Council accept the work of All American Asphalt in the amount of $4,575,232 for Project No. 7929.2 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 19.

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7. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL Staff recommends City Council approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Norwalk -La Mirada Unified School District to fuel buses at the City’s Compressed Natural Gas station for a period of three years, from September 19, 2024 – September 18, 2027 with the option to extend the agreement for two one- year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH INCORPORATES BY

REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-53.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 24 -49 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – ADD LISTOS CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY

RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT GRANT AWARD
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED

BUDGET TO ADD CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT GRANT AWARD, in the amount of $22,150.

APPOINTMENTS

10. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.

11. PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
Staff recommends Councilmember Ramirez consider appointing an individual to serve as a Planning Commissioner through December 10, 2024.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

12. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1747 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -01 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 1 – EXPANDING THE LIST OF ALLOWABLE USES, UPDATING PROHIBITED USES LIST,

ESTABLISHING A WAYFINDING SIGNAGE REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS, AND STREAMLINING

THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS WITHIN THIS AREA Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24 -1747, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 RELATED TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1 – EXPANDING THE LIST OF

ALLOWABLE USES, UPDATING PROHIBITED USES LIST, ESTABLISHING A WAYFINDING SIGNAGE

REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS, AND STREAMLINING THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS WITHIN THIS AREA and schedule for adoption.

13. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1748 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -02, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A REVIEW AND

APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS
Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24 -1748, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), CHAPTER 17.02 (APPROVAL PROCEDURES), ARTICLE I (PROCEDURES, HEARING, NOTICES) AND ARTICLE V (DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL AND PERMITS) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -02 ALLOWING FOR THE CREATION OF A REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS, and schedule for adoption.

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14. ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1749 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024 -01 AND ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1750 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 1 OVERLAY WITH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR 11 NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SPECI FIC PLAN AREA 1, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 16, INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC FACILITY OVERLY ZONE DISTRICTS.

Staff recommends City Council:
a. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1749, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024 -01 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 (SD 1) OVERLAY, and schedule for adoption; and b. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1750, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024- 03 TO ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 OVERLAY AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE, and schedule for adoption.

15. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-1753U - EXTENDING A MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT

OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE WASHING,

PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY,

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS
Staff recommends City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 24 -1753U, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM

TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE – WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS,

SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, and waive further reading.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

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 September 12, 2024.

Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk

20240903

825-04

MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS

NORWALK CITY COUNCIL

NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

CLOSED SESSION MEETING

Mayor Rios 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 Perez, Ramirez, and Mayor Rios. Councilmember Valencia and Vice Mayor Ayala arrived after roll call . Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Camille Moreno, Assistant 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.8 – Property: Norwalk Entertainment District, Assessor Parcel Nos. 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047- 006-925; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, C ity Manager, on behalf of the City and Arturo Sneider, Primestor Development Inc.; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.

II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURS UANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9 (d)(4) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation in one matter.

RECESS

City Council recessed at 5:40 p.m. pending commencement of the regular meeting.

REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez , City Attorney; and Camille Moreno, Assistant City Clerk.

The invocation was delivered by Pastor Soomin Kim, Korean SDA Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Jonah Nunez, Dolland Elementary School.

Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 3, 2024

2 CLOSED SESSION REPORT

The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilmember Perez announced that City bulletins are out and reminded everyone to follow the City’s social media posts for updates on events, reminded everyone that the City of Norwalk will offer cooling centers during the high-temperatures week, encouraged all to watch out for their neighbors and pets , and to stay hydrated. Councilmember Valencia attended the California Contract Cities Board of Director’s meeting where she accepted an award for completing the Mayors and Council Members Academy hosted by the Los Angeles County Sherifs Department, attended the Community Listening Session held at the Senior Center, a virtual meeting with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and discussed ways to collaborate, and met with a member of Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) to discuss the importance of water. Mayor Rios welcomed all in attendance, encouraged everyone to stay cool this week and check on neighbors and pets, announced that she toured California Youth Authority, and reminded all to follow the City’s social media accounts and website for information on upcoming events.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

City Council presented a proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness Month in the City of Norwalk, accepted by the Emergency Management Team . Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager, thanked the Emergency Management Team for their continued efforts and success.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

Jesus Gomez, City Manager, announced that the Social Services Center is now open and ready to be a cooling center during this week’s heatwave.

Levy Sun, Director of Communication and Public Affairs, provided an update on the City Website redesign.

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 Perez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
September 3, 2024

3 approve consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None

MEETING MINUTES

City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of August 20, 2024. 825-04

PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 4, 2024 – AUGUST 17, 2024

City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,296,746.78; the payroll check numbers 38202 – 38220 and the voucher numbers 335529 – 336058 in the total net amount of $959,069.87 for the payroll period August 4, 2024 – August 17, 2024. 630

COMMERCIAL DEMANDS

City Council approved the warrant register period August 13, 2024 – August 26, 2024, in the total amount of $4,924,191.58.
640

RESOLUTION NO. 24 -48 - APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS

FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE

DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR HOLIFIELD PARK EXPANSION

City Council adopted Resolution No. 24- 48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR

GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN

SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE HOLIFIELD PARK EXPANSION. 420-03

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1752U – 10-DAY REPORT ON THE MORATORIUM

TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY)

CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL

USE - LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE - WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN

ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE- ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CITYWIDE.

City Council received and filed this 10-day report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d). 320-02-01

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Norwalk City Council
September 3, 2024

4 APPOINTMENTS

ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS

None. 200

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Addressing City Council were Charles Leone, Lisa Luna, Michaele Peterson, Brian Tindall, Paki Matael, and Pablo Luna.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

____________________________

CAMILLE MORENO

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
ATTEST:

____________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Karmin Hernandez Persi, Financial Analyst
SUBJECT: PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 18, 2024 – AUGUST 31, 2024 Background:

The City’s gross payroll cost for the period of August 18, 2024 – August 31, 2024 totals $1,226,509.31.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,226,509.31; the payroll check numbers 38221 – 38230 and the voucher numbers 336059 – 336583 in the total net amount of $905,329.58 for the payroll period August 18, 2024 – August 31, 2024.

Attachments:

N/A

Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 AEG SOLUTIONS INC

PLOTTER SUPPLIES
197215
$94.80
2 AFTER HOURS ANIMAL HOSPITAL INC

FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
197216
$150.00
3 ALTEC INC

REPAIRS & INSPECTION
197217
$3,267.99
4 SNC VETERINAY INC

FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
197218
$900.00
5 ANDRES COVARRUBIAS

TAP SCHOLAR REIMBURSEMENT
197219
$400.00
6 BKF ENGINEERS

STORM WATER MASTER PLAN
197220
$2,591.50
7 BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES

ALONDRA LIBRARY
197221
$6,055.00
8 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF JUSTICE

EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES
197222
$320.00
9 DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW

EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
197223
$5,298.74
10 CANNON CORPORATION

SCADA DESIGN PROJECT
197224
$37,408.00
11 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

EMPLOYEE/INCOME VERIFICATION
197225
$138.87
12 JOE ESPINOSA

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
197226
$1,400.00
13 CITY OF CERRITOS

PURCHASE OF WATER
197227
$36,592.95
14 CRYSTAL ALVAREZ

CANCELLATION REFUND
197228
$1,200.00
15 CUMMINS INC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
197229
$770.00
16 DANIEL SALAZAR

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197230
$1,000.00
17 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP

CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES
197231
$600.00
18 DATA TICKET INC

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
197232
$1,669.00
19 DAVID BELTRAN
DOG LICENSE #287269 OVERPAY REFUND
197233
$45.00
20 HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER INC

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
197234
$1,044.12
21 ERIC DRAKE

CATERING SERVICES
197235
$2,400.00
22 FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION

FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
197236
$873.78
23 FIRST PLACE GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS

GLASS REPLACEMENT
197237
$1,724.00
24 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION: 08/17/2024
197238
$777.00
25 GALLS PARENT HOLDINGS LLC

BIKE PATROL UNIFORM
197239
$739.34
26 GERNARD GILMORE

SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197240
$1,044.64
27 GILLIG LLC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER BUS PARTS
197241
$2,720.34
28 GRANICUS LLC

GOVERNMENT ACCESS
197242
$14,058.80
29 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SUPPLY & DELIVERY AUTO PARTS
197243
$50.81
30 JADIRA SALAZAR

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197244
$1,000.00
31 JAMES H DYKSTRA

FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES
197245
$2,000.00
32 LAUREN JAQUITH CEO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
197246
$25,000.00
33 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ASSESSOR
MAP
197247
$6.00
34 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

LEGAL SERVICES
197248
$8,248.50
35 LINO LOURENCO

SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197249
$1,000.00
36 LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT

COURT SURCHARGE FEES
197250
$15,060.50
37 MARLENE ROSS
BALLERINA #16653 REFUND
197251
$60.00
38 MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP LLC

BARRIER INSTALL
197252
$11,113.20

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 27, 2024 through September 9, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
39 MICHAEL JACKSON

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
197253
$135.00
40 N/S CORPORATION

BUS WASH MONTHLY INSPECTION
197254
$608.00
41 NADA BUS INC

SENIOR FAIR TRANSPORTATION
197255
$1,170.00
42 JOE'S SWEEPING INC

BUST STOP MAINTENANCE
197256
$121,301.75
43 NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC

BEVERAGE CONTAINER
197257
$2,163.96
44 NORWALK PRINTERS INC

BUSINESS & PET LICENSE CARDS
197258
$149.50
45 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT

WATER REPLENISHMENT FEE
197259
$14,233.95
46 ONWARD ENGINEERING

CITYWIDE INSPECTION SERVICES
197260
$17,160.00
47 ORTCO INC

VISTA VERDE
197261
$8,200.00
48 P & G WINDOW TINTING INC

REMOVE/INSTALL DOORS
197262
$875.00
49 PACIFIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LLC

STREET SIGNS
197263
$4,217.06
50 PARKING CONCEPTS INC

PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES
197264
$12,537.95
51 PETTY CASH C/O DANIELLE DUARTE

VARIOUS/FINANCE
197265
$430.62
52 PITNEY BOWES INC

POSTAGE RENTAL
197266
$504.62
53 ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN

MAGNETS
197267
$964.69
54 PRONTO GYM SERVICES INC

ADJUSTMENT DECLINE BENCH
197268
$1,634.34
55 PSOMAS
2025 SEWER MASTER PLAN
197269
$5,730.00
56 PUENTE HILLS FORD LLC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FORD PARTS
197270
$236.08
57 QUAD COUNTY PAINTING INC

PAINTING SERVICES/SOCIAL SERVICES
197271
$64,486.00
58 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

CEQA NOTICE
197272
$4,126.25
59 ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC

TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES
197273
$2,448.29
60 SECTRAN SECURITY INC

CASH CARRIER SERVICES/TRANSIT
197274
$590.48
61 TRC INVESTMENTS LLC

BOARD-UP SERVICES
197275
$179.76
62 SONSRAY MACHINERY LLC

BACKHOE REPAIR
197276
$1,304.25
63 SOUTH COAST AQMD
FY 25 EMISSIONS FEE
197277
$1,026.84
64 THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
IFB 25-781 AD# 24-57
197278
$816.75
65 PAPER DEPOT DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION

PAPER SHREDDING SERVICES
197279
$750.00
66 THE WINNER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
55 GALLON CITRIS CLEANER
197280
$2,966.60
67 TIFFANY CARTER
KIG GYMNASTICS #16654 REFUND
197281
$72.00
68 TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC

MAINTENANCE/PARKS
197282
$529.59
69 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CA

USA SERVICES
197283
$300.45
70 UNIFIRST CORPORATION

SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
197284
$2,017.49
71 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY
197285
$349,900.00
72 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CALCARD OFFSET/AUGUST 24
197286
$251,964.47
73 VERDANT BRANDED INC

ANNIVERSARY PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
197287
$8,200.40
74 VERNOLAS TOW SERVICE

ON CALL TOWING SERVICES
197288
$1,307.50
75 VMI INC

HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTOR
197289
$28,744.24
76 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC

SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE
197290
$3,471.00

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 27, 2024 through September 9, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
77 CANDACE GALVAN

REPAIR PAINTING
197291
$250.00
78 CHRISTINE MCCAULEY

PARK CANCELLATION FEE REFUND
197292
$590.00
79 CYNTHIA J LUJAN

BEGINNING FINE ARTS INSTRUCTOR
197293
$1,890.00
80 DAMIAN ALCALA

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197294
$500.00
81 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE

SUPPLY & DELIVERY TIRES
197295
$1,117.01
82 DREAM BIG PROJECT INC

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197296
$250.00
83 ESMERALDA AVELAR

NASC RESERVATION FORFEIT
197297
$375.00
84 NORWALK REALTY INC

PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
197298
$461.93
85 GILBERT CONCHA

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197299
$1,500.00
86 GILLIG LLC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER BUS PARTS
197300
$818.13
87 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197301
$30,909.82
88 WW GRAINGER INC

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
197302
$33.70
89 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SUPPLY & DELIVERY AUTO PARTS
197303
$74.10
90 HCI SYSTEMS INC

ALARM SYSTEM PROGRAMING
197304
$2,800.00
91 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC

SALES TAX AUDITS
197305
$492.23
92 IRINA FEDORENKO
RE-ISSUE CHECK 197132
197306
$1,800.00
93 JENNIFER RUIZ

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197307
$1,000.00
94 JOSEPH P ARVIZO

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197308
$1,500.00
95 KOA CONSULTING INC

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
197309
$4,540.00
96 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

ONBASE SUPPORT
197310
$19,274.51
97 LETICIA SANDOVAL

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197311
$500.00
98 LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP

UTILITY ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
197312
$200.00
99 LITTLE LAKE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

CONTRIBUTION
197313
$250.00
100

LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT

COURT SURCHARGE FEES
197314
$14,812.00
101

LUIS OR ESTHER ESTRADA
CITATION 103061805 REFUND
197315
$45.00
102

MARIA REYNA

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197316
$1,500.00
103

MARY DEAN RICHARDSON

HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
197317
$108.00
104

MIGUEL LARA MATA

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197318
$1,500.00
105

M-TECHS PRINTER REPAIR INC

PLOTTER MAINTENANCE
197319
$525.00
106

MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY INC

RAIL RENTAL
197320
$27,565.00
107

PATRICIA PETERSON

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197321
$1,500.00
108

PRONTO GYM SERVICES INC

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
197322
$626.20
109

ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA

ANCHORS
197323
$14,015.41
110

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC

TEMPORARY STAFF SERVICES
197324
$9,104.81
111

S&J SUPPLY COMPANY

PIPE FITTINGS
197325
$3,275.28
112

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS

LITTLE LAKE PARK
197326
$39,828.38
113

WM CURBSIDE LLC

CURBSIDE OIL PICKUPS
197327
$354.75
114

THE ARROYO GROUP

HEART OF NORWALK REVITALIZATION
197328
$34,990.25

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 27, 2024 through September 9, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
115

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY

UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197329
$312.17
116

WILLIAM J WADLEY INC

FIELD PATROL UNIFORMS
197330
$1,021.69
117

TOGOELECTRO LLC

MIMECAST RENEWAL
197331
$20,762.00
118

TRB AND ASSOCIATES INC

BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES
197332
$14,520.00
119

URBAN RESTORATION GROUP US INC

GRAFFITI REMOVER
197333
$3,195.63
120

PHASE II SYSTEMS, A CA CORP
HOURLY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT/AUG 24
197334
$53,537.86
121

WALTER ACASIETE

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197335
$1,500.00
122

WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC

PARKS TURF
197336
$63,517.25
123

WILLDAN ENGINEERING

TRAFFIC ENGINEER SERVICES
197337
$2,355.00
124

YOLANDA BRESSLER

NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197338
$1,175.00
125
1 FAMILY CHILD CARE LLC

BUSIN LICENSE REFUND
197339
$105.00
126

ALEXIS PEREZ

SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197340
$1,526.78
127

ATHENA PARTNERS STRATEGY GROUP INC

CONSULTATION/VIRTUAL PERMIT PARKING
197341
$9,100.00
128

BECNEL UNIFORMS

BUS UNIFORMS
197342
$344.93
129

BUCKNAM & ASSOCIATES INC

CIP-GAC
197343
$4,924.35
130

CALIF CONTRACT CITIES ASSN (CCCA)

BALANCE OF CCA EVENT
197344
$8,441.59
131

PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC

OFFSITE EMERGENCY FUEL
197345
$137.59
132

COLIBRI ENTERTAINMENT INC

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
197346
$1,500.00
133

CUMMINS INC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
197347
$2,402.07
134

DANIEL BOYLE

CONSULT SERVICES/NTS ROUTE
197348
$5,000.00
135

DAVID BELTRAN

SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197349
$1,000.00
136

MIKE CABRERA CORPORTATION

NORWALK NOW/NEWSLETTER
197350
$5,407.00
137

BIG BEAR FIREWORKS, INC

FIREWORK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197351
$550.00
138

EASTSIDE SERVICES INC

TRANSPORTATION WINDOW WASH
197352
$480.00
139

EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC

IRRIGATION/FOSTER PARK
197353
$105,799.24
140

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO-OP

CO-PAID PER TRIP
197354
$4,778.76
141

GILLIG LLC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER BUS PARTS
197355
$62.57
142

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO

BUS TIRE/LEASE SERVICES
197356
$6,589.68
143

WW GRAINGER INC

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
197357
$327.45
144

H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE

SHOP SUPPLIES
197358
$2,301.69
145

HOSE MAN INC

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
197359
$689.93
146

JOE A GONSALVES & SON

LOBBYING FIRM
197360
$2,420.00
147
JOSE GUZMAN SENIOR.

NASC RESERVATION FORFEIT
197361
$446.50
148

JOSE QUINTANILLA

SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197362
$250.00
149

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT

LEVY PROCEEDS
197363
$46.52
150

LAKELAND TOURS LLC DBA

WORLDSTRIDES

CONTRIBUTION
197364
$1,700.00
151

LANGUAGE NETWORK INC

TRANSLATION/ELECTION
197365
$1,300.00

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
August 27, 2024 through September 9, 2024

CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
Aug 27, 2024 through Sep 9, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
152

LITTLE LAKE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

CONTRIBUTION
197366
$400.00
153

MARCO RAMOS

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197367
$1,500.00
154

MARY DEAN RICHARDSON

HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
197368
$135.00
155

MILAGRO NORWALK CINEMAS, LLC

CONTRIBUTION ARTWORK
197369
$50,000.00
156

NORWALK GOAL CAR WASH
VEHICLE 1719 CAR WASH
197370
$27.00
157

PUENTE HILLS FORD LLC

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FORD PARTS
197372
$212.28
158

MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES

RADIO RELEASE SERVICES
197373
$5,948.00
159

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC

TEMPORARY STAFF SERVICES
197374
$1,065.75
160

SANDRA SALAZAR
TODDLER TOWN CLASS 16602 REFUND
197375
$70.00
161

SO CAL MUNICIPAL ATHLETIC FED

SCMAF TABLE DISSCUSSION
197376
$5.00
162

SCOTT L DELL

DRUM CIRCLE CLASS
197377
$200.00
163

RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC

PEST CONTROL SERVICES
197378
$250.00
164

AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC

FIREWORK CITATION REFUND
197379
$1,300.00
165

UNIFIRST CORPORATION

SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
197380
$451.20
166

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

NEWSLETTER POSTAGE
197381
$5,875.23
167

WILLDAN ENGINEERING

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
197382
$7,119.00
168

ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

ZOLL AED PLUS
197383
$1,858.43
169

CA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE
V18821
$15,721.00
170

FIRST TRANSIT INC

DIAL-A-RIDE RESERVATIONS
V18822
$91,391.01
171

MARIO ENRIQUE MERA

MANAGEMET SUPPORT SERVICES
V18823
$12,300.00
172

SANDRA JACOBO ANDRADE

HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V18824
$144.00
173

SYSERCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS

CITYWIDE ENERGY PROJECT
V18825
$653,199.81
174

AIRESPRING INC

BROADBAND/CITYWIDE
V18826
$197.05
175

ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SERVICES/MAY 2024
V18827
$23,642.00
176

JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC

PANIC BUTTON
V18828
$1,161.10
177

SANDRA RAMIREZ

CIRCLE/ZUMBA CHAIR
V18829
$980.00
178

AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE CO
EMPLOYEE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE/JULY 24
V18830
$1,141.31
179

ALEGEUS
EMPLOYEE FSA ADJUSTMENT/JULY 24
V18831
$7,358.00
180

CALPERS
CALPERS/AUGUST 24
V18832
$486,621.48
181

CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/PPE 081724
V18833
$1,627.23
182

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/082324
V18834
$330.00
183

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PPE 081724
V18835
$39,220.64
184

EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PPE 081724
V18836
$29,553.89
185

SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY

UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
V18837
$146,886.84
186

UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PPE 081724
V18838
$142,344.87
187

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC

CIVIL GRID ZONE
V18839
$122,255.77
188

MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO

HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V18840
$72.00
189

SANDRA JACOBO ANDRADE

HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V18841
$45.00

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
Aug 27, 2024 through Sep 9, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
190

WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

ARBITRAGE FEE
V18842
$4,500.00

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CITY OF NORWALK

FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
Aug 27, 2024 through Sep 9, 2024
*****Total Warrants**** $3,513,792.41
Notes:

Voided Check(s):

I hereby certify that the claim of demand covered by the above listed warrants have been audited as to accuracy and the funds are available for payment.

Jana Stuard, Finance Director

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197371
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2024.09.10 08:28:49 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7928.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 8 - ENGINEERS REPORT 24-13
Background:

On June 16, 2023, staff solicited for construction bids for the Measure R funded City Project No. 7928.2 - Local Streets Rehabilitation Phase 2 roadway surface improvements. The project area is located within City Pavement Management Zone 8, bounded by I-105 freeway to the south, I- 605 to the east, City limits to the west and Union Pacific Railroads to the north as shown on the attached map. R.J. Noble Company was selected as the contractor for this project.

The project scope improved roadway surface conditions through multiple rehabilitation methods consisting of grind and overlay, specific location full-depth removal/replacement, and slurry seal coating. All pavement markings (striping, legends, crosswalks, etc.) have been restored following paving operations. Crosswalks were upgraded to current continental standards where applicable for enhanced pedestrian safety.

The project was completed satisfactorily on May 2, 2024.

Fiscal Impact:

The project was funded using $2,691,105 of Measure R funds that were included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget. No General Fund monies were used for the project. Unexpended funds in the amount of $438,379 are available for reprogramming.

City Council September 17, 2024
Project No. 7928.2 Acceptance of Work – Zone 8 Page No. 2 9 8
2 Final Project Accounting for Project No. 7928.2, Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 8 is as follows:

Budget Actual Amount Under/(Over) Budget Construction Cost $ 2,038,715 $ 2,038,715 Contingency (20%) $ 407,743 $14,350 $393,393 CM&CI $ 203,872 $ 158,886 $44,986 Administration (1.5%) $ 40,775 $40,775 Total Cost $ 2,691,105 $ 2,252,726 $438,379 Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1- Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council accept the work of R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $2,252,726 for Project No. 7928.2 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 8.

Attachments:

Project Location Map

LOCATION MAP

LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM PHASE II
CITY PROJECT NO. 7928.1 - ZONE 8
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LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM PHASE II
CITY PROJECT NO. 7928.2 - ZONE 8
ATTACHMENT 1
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7929.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR LOCAL STREETS REHABILITATION PROGRAM ZONE 19 - ENGINEERS REPORT 24-14 Background:

On July 17, 2023, staff solicited for construction bids for the Measure R funded City Project No. 7929.2 - Local Streets Rehabilitation Phase 2 roadway surface improvements. The project area is located within City Pavement Management Zone 19, bounded by Bloomfield Ave to the west, Firestone Blvd and Rosecrans Ave the south, John Glenn High School to the east, and California Youth Authority, Zimmerman Park and Union Pacific Railroads to the north as shown on the attached map. All American Asphalt was selected as the contractor for this project.

The project was completed satisfactorily on July 29, 2024.

Fiscal Impact:

The project was funded using $2,904,112 of Measure M funds, $304,267 of Measure R funds, and $1,700,000 of State Gas Tax Fund that were included in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget. No General Fund monies were used for the project. Unexpended funds in the amount of $333,147 are available for reprogramming.

City Council September 17, 2024
Project 7929.2 Acceptance of Work – Zone 19 Page No. 2
9 8
4 Final Project Accounting for Project No. 7929.2, Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 19 is as follows:

Budget Actual Amount Under/(Over) Budget Construction Cost $ 4,195,195 $ 4,195,195 Contingency (10%) $ 419,520 $ 165,428 $254,092 CM&CI $ 209,760 $ 130,705 $79,055 Administration (2%) $ 83,904 $83,904 Total Cost $ 4,908,379 $ 4,575,232 $333,147 Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council accept the work of All American Asphalt in the amount of $4,575,232 for Project No. 7929.2 – Local Streets Rehabilitation Program – Phase 2 Zone 19.

Attachments:

Project Location Map
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CITY PROJECT NO. 7929.2 - ZONE 19
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
Janet Welde, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE COMPRESSED

NATURAL GAS FUEL
Background:

On August 17, 2021, City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (NLMUSD) to utilize Norwalk Transit System’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station to fuel the NLMUSD buses. That agreement is set to expire on September 18, 2024.

NLMUSD is not currently equipped with the infrastructure necessary to accommodate fueling their CNG fleet. Therefore, the NLMUSD is seeking to enter into a new agreement with the City for a period of three years, from September 19, 2024 – June 30, 2027, plus two one-year options to continue utilizing Norwalk Transit System’s CNG station to fuel buses.

The commodity market cost per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for CNG, ranges from $1.15 to $7.50 which includes commodity cost and electricity. The agreement includes applicable administrative fees (i.e. CNG Station Maintenance fee, Facility access fee, Transit Administrative fee, and City Administrative fee) equates to $21.75 per transaction each time a bus is fueled in additional to the GGE cost.

Fiscal Impact:

Transportation staff anticipates revenue from NLMUSD to fuel buses will result in approximately $10,000 per year, which is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024/25 Transportation Budget. Revenue received from the CNG fuel sale will be credited to the Transportation fund.

City Council September 17, 2024
Purchase and Sale Agreement for CNG Fuel Page No. 2
9 9
6 Citizens Advised:

N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District to fuel buses at the City’s Compressed Natural Gas station for a period of three years, from September 19, 2024 – September 18, 2027 with the option to extend the agreement for two one-year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 - BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE
Background:

The Political Reform Act requires that every local government agency conduct a biennial review of its conflict of interest code to determine if it is accurate or whether the code should be amended. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is charged with enforcing the provisions of the Political Reform Act and has adopted a Model Conflict of Interest Code which is incorporated by reference in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. The Model Code will be amended by the FPPC from time to time to conform with any amendments to the Political Reform Act.

The City Clerk, City Attorney, and department directors have reviewed the City’s current Conflict of Interest Code to determine if any changes were necessary. Appendix A, of the attached resolution includes changes that have occurred since the last amendment and are consistent with the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget. The highlighted changes are those that have been made through the budget process since the last Conflict of Interest Code was adopted in 2022.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

N/A

City Council September 17, 2024
Resolution No. 24-48 - Conflict of Interest Code Update Page No. 2 9 9
7 Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE,

WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST

CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-53.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 24-48

2. Appendix A redline version
RESOLUTION NO. 24-48

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK

ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, WHICH

INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF

INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-53
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., requires the City to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code for each department of the City; and WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a Model Conflict of Interest Code (the “Model Code”). The Model Code, codified at 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730, can be incorporated by reference by the City as its conflict of interest code. That Model Code will be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission from time to time to conform to amendments to the Political Reform Act; and WHEREAS, the titles of various employees and positions in the City have been changed, added, or deleted since the last adoption of an updated conflict of interest code, thereby necessitating an amendment to the City’s current Conflict of Interest Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference, as specified in the attached “Exhibit A” and it along with Appendices A & B are hereby approved and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the City.

Section 2. Persons holding designated positions listed in Appendix “A” shall file Statements of Economic Interest pursuant to the Model Code with the information required for the disclosure category assigned to them and specified in Appendix “B.” Section 3. Norwalk City Council Resolution No. 22-53 is hereby repealed.

Section 4. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 17th day of September 2024. ____________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 24-48 Page 2 of 8

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR

THE CITY OF NORWALK
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code and may be incorporated by reference in an agency’s code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act.

Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, along with the attached Appendix “A”, in which individuals and their categories are designated, and Appendix “B”, in which disclosure categories are described are hereby incorporated by reference and shall constitute the conflict of interest code for the City of Norwalk.

Individuals holding designated positions shall file their statements with the Office of the City Clerk, which will retain the statements and make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction. (Gov. Code Section 81008).

Resolution No. 24-48 Page 3 of 8
APPENDIX “A”

DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
(See Appendix "B" for Description)

ADMINISTRATION
Deputy City Manager 1
Information Technology Manager 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Management Analyst 2, 3
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 1

CITY CLERK'S
City Clerk 1
Assistant City Clerk 2

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Director of Communications and Public Affairs 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Senior Production Supervisor 2

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administration
Director of Community Development 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Management Analyst 2, 3
Planning
Development Services Manager 1
Senior Planner 3, 4
Associate Planner 3, 4
Assistant Planner 3, 4
Planning Technician 2, 3
Building & Safety
Building & Safety Manager (Bldg. Official) 1
Plans Examiner 3, 4
Senior Building Inspector 3, 4
Building Inspector (II, I) 3, 4
Permit Technician II 3
Permit Technician 3
Resolution No. 24-48 Page 4 of 8

CDBG/HOME
Management Analyst 3, 4
Community Development Specialist 3, 4
Community Development Assistant 3, 4
Housing Authority
Housing Manager 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Housing Specialist (I, II) 3, 4
Housing Authority Commissioner 1

FINANCE
Controller/Deputy City Treasurer 1
Senior Accountant 2
Financial Analyst 2
Sr. Management Analyst 2

HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager 1
Human Resources Manager 2

PUBLIC SAFETY
Director of Public Safety 1
Public Safety Manager 2
Emergency Preparedness Manager 2
Public Safety Officer III 2
Management Analyst 3
Creative Coordinator 2
Code Compliance
Code Compliance Inspector 3, 4
Supervising Code Compliance Inspector 3, 4

PUBLIC SERVICES
Director of Public Works/City Engineer 1
Public Services Superintendent 2, 3
Sr. Civil Engineer 2, 3
Maintenance Supervisor 2
Water Utilities Supervisor 2
Senior Management Analyst 2
Management Analyst 2
Engineering
Principal Civil Engineer 2, 3
Associate Engineer 3, 4
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Assistant Engineer 3, 4
Traffic Engineer 3, 4
Engineering Technician 3, 4
Management Analyst 3

RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES
Director of Recreation and Parks Services 1
Recreation Superintendent 1
Recreation Supervisor 2

SOCIAL SERVICES
Director of Social Services 1
Social Services Superintendent 2
Social Services Coordinator 2
Senior Center Manager 2
Childcare Program Supervisor 2
Recreation Supervisor 2
Management Assistant 2

TRANSPORTATION
Executive Director of Regional Transportation 1
Manager Transit Operations 2
Transit Administration Officer 2
Fleet Maintenance Manager 2
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 2
Transit Administrative Specialist 2
Customer Service Supervisor 2
Special Project Coordinator 2
Senior Management Analyst – Transit Grants Analyst 2
Senior Management Analyst – Procurement Analyst 2
Storekeeper 2
Lead Equipment Mechanic 2
Management Analyst 2

CONSULTANTS
With respect to consultants, see Appendix B. The City Manager shall determine in writing if a particular consultant performs a range of duties requiring disclosure hereunder. That determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and a statement of the extent of disclosures requirements. A copy of that determination shall be filed with the City Clerk and a copy forwarded to the City Council.

NOTE: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Planning Commissioners are required to submit disclosure statements pursuant to state law (California Government Code Sections 87200, et. seq.) Resolution No. 24-48 Page 6 of 8
APPENDIX "B"
DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 1 (full disclosure - broad and indefinable duties) Persons in this category shall disclose:
▪Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B).
▪Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule A-1 and A-2). ▪Reportable income, loans and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C).
▪Reportable gifts and travel payments, advances and reimbursements. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E).

DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 2 (disclosure relating to services and supplies associated with job assignment only)
Persons in this category shall disclose:
▪Reportable investments (FPPC Form 700, Schedule A-1 and A-2) and reportable income, loans and business positions (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C) with persons and/or entities and sources of income that provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment utilized by the Designated Employee’s Department. ▪Reportable gifts and travel payments, advances and reimbursements (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E) from persons and/or entities that provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment of the type utilized by the Designated Employee’s Department.

DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 3 (disclosure for those approving, issuing, or regulating permits or licenses)
Persons in this category shall disclose:
▪Reportable investments (FPPC Form 700, Schedule A-1 and A-2) and reportable income, loans and business positions ( (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C) with persons and/or entities and sources of income that are subject to the regulatory, permit, or licensing authority of the Designated Employee’s Department. ▪Reportable gifts and travel payments, advances and reimbursements (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E) from persons and/or entities that are subject to the regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the Designated Employee’s Department.

DISCLOSURE CATEGORY 4 (disclosure for those who make decisions affecting real property interests)
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Persons in this category shall disclose:
▪Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B).
▪Reportable investments (FPPC Form 700, Schedule A-1 and A-2) in real property in the jurisdiction.
▪Reportable income, loans and business positions (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C) with persons and/or entities and sources of income that engage in land development, construction, or the acquisition or sale of real property in the jurisdiction of the City.
▪Reportable gifts and travel payments, advances and reimbursements (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E) from persons and/or entities that engage in land development, construction, or the acquisition or sale of real property in the jurisdiction of the City.

DISCLOSURE CATEGORY XX (disclosure for consultants who serve in a staff capacity with the City).

For consultants who serve in a staff capacity with the City, the consultant shall disclose based on the disclosure categories assigned elsewhere in this Conflict of Interest Code for that staff position.

For consultants who do not serve in a staff capacity for the City, such consultant shall disclose in all categories described below unless the City Manager determines in writing that a particular consultant is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements below. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. The City Manager’s determination shall also be filed with the City Clerk and a copy forwarded to the City Council.

Persons in this category shall disclose:
▪Reportable interests in real property in the jurisdiction. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule B).
▪Reportable investments. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule A-1 and A-2). ▪Reportable income, loans and business positions. (FPPC Form 700, Schedule C).
▪Reportable gifts and travel payments, advances and reimbursements. (FPPC Form 700, Schedules D and E).

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History
6/23/80 Resolution No. 3148 – Adopting code for CC, PC, NHA, and employees, repeals all others 12/12/83 Resolution No. 3453 – Adopting code, repealing all others 3/16/93 Resolution No. 4218 – Adopting code, repealing Res. No. 3453 3/17/98 Resolution No. 4562 – Adopting Code, repealing Res. 4218 4/7/98 Resolution No. 4564 – Amending Appendix A of Res. No. 4562 11/7/00 Resolution No. 00-63 – Amending Appendix A of Res. No. 4564 12/17/02 Resolution No. 02-82 – Adopting code, repealing Res. No. 4562 12/7/04 Resolution No. 04-69 – Adopting code, repealing Res. No. 02-82 11/21/06 Resolution No. 06-60 – Adopting Code, repealing Res. No. 04-69 8/21/07 Resolution No. 07-46 – Amending Appendix A of Res. 06-60 3/4/08 Resolution No. 08-11 – Amending Appendix A of Res. 06-60 7/1/08 Resolution No. 08-42 – Amending Appendix A of Res. 06-60 10/7/08 Resolution No. 08-61 – Adopting code, repealing Res. 06-60 08/17/10 Resolution No. 10-31 – Adopting code, repealing Res. 08-61 1/17/12 Resolution No. 12-05 – Amending Appendix A of Resolution No. 10-31 8/21/12 Resolution No. 12-38- Adopting code, repealing Res. 10-31 as part of biennial review 4/16/13 Resolution No. 13-27 – Amending Appendix A of Res. 12-38 8/20/13 Resolution No. 13-64 - Amending Appendix A of Res. 12-38 11/04/14 Resolution No. 14-73 – Adopting updated code; repealing Res. No. 12-37 10/06/15 Resolution No. 15-60 - Amending Appendix A of Res. 14-73 10/04/16 Resolution No. 16-59 – Adopting code, repealing Res. Nos 14-73 & 15-60 8/07/18 Resolution No. 18-51 – Adopting updated code; repealing Res. 16-59 9/15/20 Resolution No. 20-60 – Adopting code, repealing Res. No. 18-51 9/20/22 Resolution No. 22-53 - Adopting code, repealing Res. No. 20-60 APPENDIX “A”

DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
(See Appendix "B" for Description)

ADMINISTRATION
Deputy City Manager 1
Information Technology Manager 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Management Analyst 2, 3
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 1

CITY CLERK'S
City Clerk 1
Assistant City Clerk 2

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Director of Communications and Public Affairs 1
Sr. Management Analyst 2, 3
Creative Coordinator 2
Senior Production Supervisor 2

FINANCE
Controller/Deputy City Treasurer 1
Senior Accountant 2
Financial Analyst 2
Sr. Management Analyst 2

HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager 1
Principle Human Resources AnalystHuman Resources Manager 2

PUBLIC SERVICES
Director of Public Works/City Engineer 1
Public Services ManagerSuperintendent 2, 3
Sr. Civil Engineer 2, 3
Maintenance Supervisor 2
Water Utilities Supervisor 2
Senior Management Analyst 2
Management Analyst 2
Engineering
Principal Civil Engineer 2, 3
Associate Engineer 3, 4
Assistant Engineer 3, 4
Traffic Engineer 3, 4
Engineering Technician 3, 4
Management Analyst 3

RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES
Director of Recreation and Parks Services 1
Recreation Superintendent 1
Recreation Supervisor 2

SOCIAL SERVICES
Director of Social Services 1
Social Services Superintendent 2
Social Services Supervisor 2
Social Services Coordinator 2
Senior Center Manager 2
Childcare Program Supervisor 2
Childcare Coordinator 2
Recreation Supervisor 2
Management Assistant 2

NOTE: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Planning Commissioners are required to submit disclosure statements pursuant to state law (California Government Code Sections 87200, et. seq.) City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Richard Newton, Emergency Preparedness Manager
Jazmine Salas, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-49 – BUDGET AMENDMENT – ADD LISTOS

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT GRANT AWARD
Background:

To accomplish Goal 2 Objective 2d of the 2023-2025 City of Norwalk Strategic Plan, the City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been working diligently to develop a Community Response Team (CERT) training program. Staff submitted an application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund these efforts. The City's efforts to create a successful CERT training program have been recognized and awarded a grant by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $22,150 .

With the awarded funds, the OEM intends to conduct quarterly CERT training sessions for Norwalk residents and the residents of 24 neighboring cities to solidify the City’s standing as the Regional CERT training program leader.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the Regional Community Emergency Response Team will come from the Listos California CERT Support Grant Award in the amount of $22,150.

Citizens Advised:

N/A

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The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM SUPPORT GRANT AWARD, in the amount of $22,150.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 24-49
RESOLUTION NO. 24-49

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED

BUDGET TO ADD CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TEAM SUPPORT GRANT AWARD
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Budget does not include the California CERT Support Grant Award; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget, once approved, to allocate $22,150 of available California CERT Support Grant Award funds to the CERT training program.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to make the following appropriation and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:

Account Number Debit Credit
Revenues: 225-20-0000-4449 $22,150
Expensitures:225-20-2109-2080 $22,150
Section 2.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed assistant, is directed to attest thereto.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 17th day of September 2024.

MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Background:

With the exception of the Planning Commission (which is commensurate with the appointing Councilmember’s term) and five members of the Art in Public Places Commission (which is established in the Norwalk Municipal Code), Advisory Body terms are for two years following a City election. Advisory Body terms are from January 1, of odd years to December 31, of even years.

There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (4), Community Promotion (1), Historical Heritage (4), International Friendship Commission (4), Public Safety (1), Senior Citizens (1), and the Youth Commission (all 15). The Youth Commission does not have any members at this time. The age range for the Youth Commission is between 13 to 18 years of age. Each City Councilmember has three appointments.

Two of the vacancies on the Art in Public Places Committee are appointed based on Norwalk Municipal Code §15.44.060, and require consensus of the entire City Council. Any Councilmember may nominate an individual who falls into one of the two categories:

Business/Community College Representative and at-large Community Representative.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Citizens are notified of Advisory Body vacancies through posting of vacancy notices and the Advisory Body term list, both of which are posted on the City’s website and at City Hall.

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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024.

Attachments:

Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/17/2024
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AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Art in Public Places
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
International
Friendship
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Planning
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Public Safety
Youth (3)
International
Friendship
Senior Citizens
Youth (3)
Members of all City boards, commissions or committees shall be for at least six months prior to appointment, residents of the City of Norwalk, business owners in the City of Norwalk, or property owners in the City of Norwalk.

Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vacant Community Promotion Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 2/20/24-12/31/24 Beacham, Sontue Community Promotion Commission Perez 12/5/23-12/31/24 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/24
Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 4/2/24-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 3/21/23-12/31/24 Hardy, Marlene Historical Heritage Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Hidalgo, Ericka Historical Heritage Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 8/06/24-12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Perez -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Rios -12/31/24 Vacant International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/24 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/16/24-12/31/24 Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Garcia, Steve Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Napier, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 11/7/23-12/31/24 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 4/7/20-12/10/24 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Nuno, Evelyn Planning Commission Valencia 7/16/24-12/10/24 Vacant Planning Commission Ramirez -12/10/24
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 09/17/2024
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Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/24 Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 4/16/24-12/31/24 Brizuela, Elmer Public Safety Commission Ramirez 6/18/24-12/31/24 Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 4/18/23-12/31/24 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Peňa, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 2/7/23-12/31/24 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Senior Citizens Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Mesa, Martha Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Tasker, Angela Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 8/6/24-12/31/24 Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/17/23-12/31/24 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/17/23-12/31-24 Free, Espie Social Services Commission Valencia 7/5/23-12/31/24 Garcia, Andrea Social Services Commission Ramirez 8/6/24-12/31/24 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 3/21/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/17/23-12/31/24 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Stodola, Mary Social Services Commission Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/17/23-12/31/24 Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/24
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointed Present Term
Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Perez 1/17/23-12/31/24 LeGaspi, Natalie Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Rios 1/17/23-12/31/24 Solis, Pilar Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Valencia 12/5/23-12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala -12/31/24 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -1231/24 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
NMC §15.44.060 A: Designation
Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/08/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/17/23-12/31/24 City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
Background:

Due to the resignation of Luis Navas, there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Section

2.16.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code provides that the terms of the members of the Norwalk Planning Commission shall be coexistent with that of the City Councilmember making the appointment. Mr. Navas was appointed by Councilmember Ramirez, therefore, he is entitled to make an appointment to fill this vacancy with a Norwalk resident that will serve through December 10, 2024.

The Office of the City Clerk has posted the mandatory vacancy notice in order to allow appointments to be made at this meeting. An appointment may be made at any time. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for October 9, 2024.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Terms of office are posted.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

N/A

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Recommended Action:

Staff recommends Councilmember Ramirez consider appointing an individual to serve as a Planning Commissioner through December 10, 2024.

Attachments:

N/A
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager
Gabriel R. Salazar, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 24-1747 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 1 – EXPANDING THE

LIST OF ALLOWABLE USES, UPDATING PROHIBITED USES LIST,

ESTABLISHING A WAYFINDING SIGNAGE REVIEW AND APPROVAL

PROCESS, AND STREAMLINING THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR

CERTAIN PROJECTS WITHIN THIS AREA
Background:

Specific Plan Area No. 1 (SPA 1) was adopted by Ordinance No. 1267 in 1987, in order to establish objectives, policies, regulations, development standards, and review criteria for the implementation of a compatible blend of mutually supporting land uses consisting of a multi- story hotel, a wide array of professional offices and retail commercial uses, complementary commercial entertainment uses, and residential condominiums.

On July 16, 2024, City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered and tabled the following request:
•Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-01 – A request to amend various sections of Title 17 of the NMC as it relates to Specific Plan Area No. 1 (SPA 1) by expanding the list of allowable uses to include billboards, arcades, and similar uses, updating the list of prohibited uses, establishing a wayfinding signage review and approval process, and streamlining the entitlement process for certain projects in SPA 1

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3 Request:

Staff-initiated proposal, ZTA No. 2024-01, would amend various sections of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) as it relates to Article 1, SPA 1. This item will be considered concurrently with the following applications:
•Zone Change (ZC) No. 2024-01 – A request to approve the Special Sign District No. 1 (SD 1) overlay;
•ZTA No. 2024-03 – A request to approve, SD 1 development standards; and •ZTA No. 2024-02 – Request to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02 (Approval Procedures), Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approvals and Permits) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to establish the review process to create a Special Sign District. The proposed will establish minimum site requirements, conditions, appropriate zoning, types of uses and a review process to create a Special Sign District.

June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting:

On June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01. There were public comments at the public hearing expressing concerns with the proposed action and an e-mail and letter, Attachment 4, from Attorney, Jordan R. Sisson, on behalf of Unite Here 11, were submitted for the record. In summary, the concerns were as follows:
•The SPA1 Zoning Text Amendment excludes mention of a 121-room hotel, and the Amendment should include the project-specific entitlement; •Adequacy of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for the action, as the Common-Sense Exemption is not applicable since the original SPA 1 did not contemplate a second hotel;
•Why the City is not considering additional uses or if a hotel is considered, a hotel specific development agreement requirement should be required; and •Affordable Housing as an alternative to a potential hotel In response to the comments listed above, staff indicated that the purpose of the ZTA No. 2024- 01 was to create greater consistency and synergy with the Entertainment District on the City Hall site which will include 360 housing units with 15 percent affordable housing units. Additionally, the Director cited the City’s commitment to housing of varying types including projects under construction such as Mercy Housing (60 veteran units), collaborating with Los Angeles County and the Weingart Foundation for a Project Home Key Site (51 units, housing voucher program).

In addition, staff stated there are approximately 1,500 to 1,700 units in construction, under consideration, approved, or on the verge of being approved and added that the major impediment to affordable housing is borrowing costs, as well as the cost of land and materials, but the City is working creatively to overcome those barriers and provide more housing choices to the community.

Staff indicated that the original SPA 1 contemplated an office building adjacent to the hotel. Staff also indicated there was consideration for a new second hotel behind the DoubleTree, but that City Council September 17, 2024
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3 it was conceptual only and for any project to move forward a submittal from a developer/property owner would be necessary. Any submittal would be evaluated in the future as needed. Staff added that there are concerns with providing housing so close to the freeway such as health impacts that increase dramatically when residents are within 500’ – 1,000’ of the freeway and in this case the focus was on creating housing further away.

The Planning Commission, by a 4-0 vote, recommended approval to City Council for ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01.

City Council meeting of July 16, 2024:

Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development (“Interim Director”), provided a report and presentation. The City Clerk shared e-mail comments received in opposition to ZTA No. 2024-01, and nine people testified in opposition to the matters.

Mr. Hamilton acknowledged the comments and expressed that items were not specific to any one project, and that any future hotel or project would require review and discretionary approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Hamilton added that housing concerns are a statewide matter that the City is actively addressing through projects and programs. Following his presentation, the City Council discussed the item and concerns were expressed by Mayor Rios, Councilmember Ramirez, and Councilmember Valencia regarding action on a proposed text amendment prior to any development applications, ensuring a property review and inquired about previous applications for a hotel.

Mr. Gomez responded that the zoning amendments would attract developers, that COVID-19 stopped the process for a hotel, and that there was interest from hotel companies.

Councilmember Perez indicated that any project would have to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.

Following discussion and a brief recess for direction, Deputy City Attorney Ramirez informed the City Council that staff proposed to amend ZTA No. 2024-01 and eliminate any and all references to a second hotel and adopt Ordinance No. 24-1747, approving ZTA No. 2024-01 as is.

Councilmember Perez moved and Vice Mayor Ayala seconded to continue the items until after the Kosmont hotel study. The motion failed two to three. Subsequent to that, Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Valencia seconded to table the items. The motion carried three votes to two votes.

Discussion:

Currently, the requests for ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 have been revised for City Council consideration. Specifically, the change consists of removal of the “hotel use” and any such related references. Therefore, the proposed text amendment omits any reference to a second hotel. Per Norwalk Municipal Code Section

17.02.260, subsections “I” and “J”, the City Council may “modify the recommendation of Planning Commission”.

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3 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

Pursuant to the CEQA, a “project” is an activity undertaken by a public agency. This project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), where it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project will not involve any construction nor have a significant effect on the environment.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

The public hearing notice was posted at the City’s three designated posting places, and posted online, and the notice was published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 6, 2024.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2 to work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods and Goal 3 to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous city.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1747, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 RELATED TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1 – EXPANDING THE LIST OF ALLOWABLE USES, UPDATING PROHIBITED USES

LIST, ESTABLISHING A WAYFINDING SIGNAGE REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS, AND

STREAMLINING THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS WITHIN THIS AREA and schedule for adoption.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 24-1747

2. Exhibit A redline
ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1747

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK
MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01
RELATED TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1 - EXPANDING THE LIST OF

ALLOWABLE USES, UPDATING PROHIBITED USES LIST,

ESTABLISHING A WAYFINDING SIGNAGE REVIEW AND APPROVAL

PROCESS, AND STREAMLINING THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS FOR

CERTAIN PROJECTS WITHIN THIS AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk (“City”) is a general law city, incorporated under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City adopts this Ordinance pursuant to the City’s general and police powers and property rights set forth under Government Code Sections 65850(a); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to standardized land use regulations within the City’s Specific Plan Area No. 1 (SPA 1) in order to establish objectives, policies, regulations, development standards and review criteria for the implementation of a compatible blend of mutually supporting land uses consisting of a multi-story hotel, a wide array of professional offices and retail commercial uses, complementary commercial entertainment uses and residential condominiums in that area; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, the City Council for the City of Norwalk (“City Council”) conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Zoning Text Amendment No. 24-01, and where after discussion the City Council decided to table the item for the proposed Zone Text Amendment; and
WHEREAS, before the City Council for the City of Norwalk is the proposed Zoning Text Amendment No. 24-01 with the exclusion of all reference to a second hotel; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission for the City of Norwalk (“Planning Commission”) conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Zoning Text Amendment No. 24-01, and where after careful review of the evidence in the matter, it adopted Resolution 24-02 recommending the City Council of the City of Norwalk (“City Council”) approve the proposed Zone Text Amendment; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:

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Section 1.The City Council for the City of Norwalk finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates said recitals fully into this Ordinance as substantive findings.

Section 2. Purpose. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is as follows:

1. Expand the allowable uses to include, but not limited to, billboards, arcades, bowling alley, entertainment venues, museums, outdoor events, restaurants, lounges and clubs. Currently, SPA 1 prohibits billboards. The proposed language will allow for a billboard and include new uses that complement the existing establishments within SPA 1 and will enhance the appeal and attraction of the area for economic development opportunities;

2. Remove incompatible uses, such as: collection agencies, credit services, detective and protective services, liquor stores, manufacturing and commercial services, security and commodity brokers, dealers and exchanges, tax consultation, and telephone answering service. The proposed text amendment will update the list of prohibited uses to include those uses outdated or inconsistent with the objective of SPA 1;

3. Include references to wayfinding and building identification signage.

Wayfinding (directional) signage will be allowed through the Director Approval Request process;

4. Modify roles and procedures for final decision-making authority to streamline the entitlement process and further facilitate development. The proposed text amendment will simplify and streamline the entitlement process;

5. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic appearance and natural beauty of the City;

6. Serve the public interest in safety, both pedestrian and traffic;

7. Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through standardized zoning areas throughout the City; and

8. Advance the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan.

Section 3. Finding. The City Council has determined that the existing zoning designation must be revised to adequately address issues related to the current and future social, physical and economic environment in the City of Norwalk in order to create consistency with surrounding developments and general plan designation(s).

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Section 4. Finding. The proposed Zone Text Amendment will be in the public interest since it will reflect current and contemplated land uses on the site and create consistency between the General Plan Map and Zoning Map.

Section 5.Approvals. The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby approves Zone Text Amendment No. 24-01 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Norwalk Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit “A” and incorporated within.

Section 6.Environmental. The City Council hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to “common sense” exception set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 7. Severability. If any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

Section 8. Certification. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the enactment of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published and/or posted as required by law PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ______ day of ________ 2024. ______________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT “A”
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1747
Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.09 SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
Article I. Specific Plan Area No. 1
“17.09.090 Categories of land uses is amended to add the following categories leaving the remainder of the section unchanged: billboards, wayfinding signage, building identification signage

17.09.100 Use approvals. The following sections are amended to read as follows and the remainder of these Subsections shall remain unchanged:

Subsection A. Unless specified below no category of use shall be established and no building shall be constructed in specific plan area No. 1 zone except upon the issuance, existence, and validity of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section

17.02.210 of the Norwalk Municipal Code and upon review and approval of a precise development plan as provided for in Section 17.02.205 of the Code. The criteria for approval shall include the following:

Subsection B is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

In conjunction with the approval of a conditional use permit, the use(s) approved may include the range of uses within the same land use category as the approved use or uses for the purpose of a change in tenants without another conditional use permit provided that the Director of the Department of Community Development determines that the new use is substantially similar to the approved use and is otherwise included in the listing of uses permitted in this specific plan area. It shall be the responsibility of the developer, project manager, leasing agent, or other authorized representative to obtain said approval prior to exercising any lease or rental agreement, securing a City business license, obtaining a building permit, and/or receiving any other City approvals that are necessary. The decision of the Director of the Department of Community Development may be appealed to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission’s decision is subject to appeal to the City Council. (Ord. 21- 1722 § 2; prior code § 27-31.10)

17.09.110 Permitted uses, The following sections are amended to read as follows and the remainder of these Subsections shall remain unchanged:

Subsection A.

Designated Commercial Area and Parking/Utility Area (refer to Exhibit “A”):

Subsection A.2
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Remove the following: Collection agencies, Credit services, Detective and protective services, Manufacturing and commercial services, Security and commodity brokers, dealers, and exchanges, Tax consultation, and Telephone answering service, and Add the following: Billboards subject to an approved Sign Use Permit (SUP); Subsection A.3
Add the following: Arcades, and Outdoor events, subject to a Special Event Permit, Add the following: Arcades, Bowling Alley, Entertainment venues, such as small amphitheater venues for cultural, music and other entertainment events; Lounges, clubs, Museums, Outdoor events, subject to a Special Event Permit, and Restaurants, with or without the sales of beer/wine or alcoholic beverages; Remove the following: Liquor stores and News and magazine stands

17.09.120 Prohibited uses is amended to Remove Billboards and Add the following and the remainder of the Subsection is to remain unchanged:

Collection Agencies;
Credit services;
Detective and protective services;
On-sale alcoholic beverage establishments which are not part of a bona fide eating place, or conducted within a hotel, entertainment venue, lounge, club or motion picture theater;
Liquor stores;
Manufacturing and commercial services;
News and magazine stands;
Security and commodity brokers, dealers, and exchanges; Tax consultation;
Telephone answering service
Section 17.09.130 Development standards for commercial parking/utility sites, The following sections are amended to read as follows and the remainder of these Subsections shall remain unchanged:

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Subsection O:
.2 All signs and billboards shall be designed to enhance the architectural quality of the development through use of similar materials, colors, motifs and design elements used in the buildings and shall be coordinated throughout the site.
.3 All wayfinding and modifications to wayfinding signage will be subject to Director Approval Request (DAR).

Section 17.02.203 Director approval requests, Subsection (C.2) is hereby amended to add (h) as follows:
h. All wayfinding signage and modifications to on premise and off premise approved wayfinding signage”
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Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.09 SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS Article I. Specific Plan Area No. 1

17.09.050 Need for specific plan area.

A.This specific plan area is adopted in, order to establish objectives, policies, regulations, development standards and review criteria for the implementation of a compatible blend of mutually supporting land uses consisting of two multi-story hotels, a wide array of professional offices and retail commercial uses, complementary commercial entertainment uses and residential condominiums. Traditional zoning practice is less capable of encouraging the desired land use mix and is less favorable to the use of unique and imaginative designs.

17.09.070 Area development policies.

J.Particularly high standards of development shall be applied to realize the unique potential of the area, to attract two suitable hotels, professional office and commercial uses, to provide an attractive residential neighborhood, and to enhance the environment for surrounding residents.

17.09.090 Categories of land uses.

This specific plan area provides for the following categories of land uses: hotels, office, retail, accessory commercial, billboards, wayfinding signage, building identification signage, residential condominiums and water wells and appurtenant structures. Uses shall be located as shown on Exhibit “A.” (Ord. 21-1722 § 2; prior code § 27-31.9)

17.09.100 Use approvals.

A.Unless specified below no category of use shall be established and no building shall be constructed in specific plan area No. 1 zone except upon the issuance, existence, and validity of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 17.02.210 of the Norwalk Municipal Code and upon review and approval of a precise development plan as provided for in Section 17.02.205 of the Code. The criteria for approval shall include the following:

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1.The general requirements for a conditional use permit as set forth in Section 17.02.210 are satisfied;

2.The general requirements for a precise development plan as set forth in Section

17.02.205 are satisfied;

3.The use(s) conform to and promote the objectives, policies, standards; regulations, purpose and intent provided for in this specific plan area;

4.The use(s) will serve to enhance the special identity of the area ensuring that the physical design follows the theme for the development;

5.The use(s) will be functionally located and integrated with respect to other uses within this specific plan area;

6.Sufficient evidence will be provided to assure that no unmitigated adverse environmental effects caused by odor, noise, glare, traffic, vibrations, fumes, smoke, particulate matter or unsafe storage of hazardous materials will occur.

B.Notwithstanding contrary provisions in other sections of the Norwalk Municipal Code relative to final decision-making authority, submission of plans and applications, and other procedural activities, it is deemed necessary to enact the following revisions thereto in order to assure effective review and implementation of this specific plan area.

1.With respect to a conditional use permit, the Planning Commission shall not have the authority for final approval. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and assume the decision-making responsibility for all conditional use permits within this specific plan area. All requirements for notices of public hearing, conduct of public hearing, recommendation to the City Council by the Planning Commission and similar activities shall remain unchanged.

2.With respect to a precise development plan, the Planning Commission shall assume decision-making responsibility. The City Council shall be notified of the decision of the Planning Commission in a timely manner and may direct the precise development plan to be scheduled for its review.

3.No conditional use permit application for any use or uses shall be submitted unless accompanied by a master plan of development covering this entire specific plan area. For the purposes of review and approval of a conditional use permit, the master plan may be schematic rather than precise, but shall contain sufficient details to allow for a determination regarding the criteria set forth in this chapter.

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4.Minor revisions to plans and/or uses approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council may be authorized by the Director of the Department of Community Development.

5.At the discretion of the Director of the Department Community Development, a precise development plan may be scheduled for review and approval at a public hearing including compliance with all notices, procedures, and other activities appurtenant thereto. In any event, notice of any public hearing to consider a precise development plan shall be provided to surrounding property owners in a manner deemed satisfactory by the Director of the Department of Community Development.

B.In conjunction with the approval of a conditional use permit, the use(s) approved may include the range of uses within the same land use category as the approved use or uses for the purpose of a change in tenants without another conditional use permit provided that the Director of the Department of Community Development determines that the new use is substantially similar to the approved use and is otherwise included in the listing of uses permitted in this specific plan area. It shall be the responsibility of the developer, project manager, leasing agent, or other authorized representative to obtain said approval prior to exercising any lease or rental agreement, securing a City business license, obtaining a building permit, and/or receiving any other City approvals that are necessary. The decision of the Director of the Department of Community Development may be appealed to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission’s decision is subject to appeal to the City Council. (Ord. 21-1722 § 2; prior code § 27-31.10)

17.09.110 Permitted uses.

In the specific plan area No. 1 zone, the following uses may be permitted subject to any conditions deemed necessary to accomplish the objectives and policies of this specific plan area: A. Designated Commercial Area and Parking/Utility Area (refer to Exhibit “A”):

1. Hotels or motor inn,

2. Business and professional offices, including administrative, financial, executive, regional and corporate headquarters. Permitted uses shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services,
Advertising and public relations services,
Architectural, engineering and planning services,
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Attorneys,
Billboards, subject to an approved Sign Use Permit (SUP) Brokers, except truck brokers where truck traffic would be generated, Business and management consulting services,
Collection agencies,
Credit services,
Data processing services,
Detective and protective services,
Doctors, dentist, optometrists, chiropractors and others licensed by the State to practice the healing arts for human beings, and accessory uses such as oculists, medical laboratories, and pharmacies dispensing only medical products, Duplication, mailing and stenographic services,
Employment services,
Escrow and title companies,
Financial institutions,
Insurance services,
Interior decorator,
Investment services,
Manufacturing and commercial services,
Photographic services,
Public utility offices,
Real estate services,
Research services,
Security and commodity brokers, dealers, and exchanges, Tax consultation,
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Telephone answering service,
Travel agency;

3. Retail stores and services that will complement and support the two hotels, office and professional uses in the commercial portion of the site. Permitted uses shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Antique stores,
Arcades
Art galleries or shops,
Automobile rental agency (provided no cars are serviced or stored on the site), Bakeries,
Barber/beauty shops,
Book stores,
Bowling Alley,
Candy, nut and confectionery stores,
Computer and electronic equipment sales,
Clothing stores,
Curio shops,
Department stores,
Drug stores,
Dry cleaning/laundry, plant off-premises,
Dry goods stores,
Entertainment venues, such as small amphitheater venues for cultural, music and other entertainment events,
Florist,
Furniture stores,
Gift shops,
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Instrument sales,
Jewelry stores,
Liquor stores,
Lounges, clubs,,
Music stores,
Museums,
News and magazine stands,
Outdoor events, subject to a Special Event Permit,
Photograph galleries,
Photographic equipment sales,
Radio and television sales,
Restaurants, with or without the sales of beer/wine or alcoholic beverages, Shoe repair,
Specialty retail stores,
Sporting goods stores,
Stationery stores,
Tailor shops,
Ticket sales;

4. Accessory Commercial:

On-sale alcoholic beverage establishments provided such uses are part of a bona fide eating place, or conducted within a hotels or motion picture theater, subject to the requirements of Section 17.04.140, except subsection (E)(1) (distance requirement) of that section shall not apply to:

Delicatessens,
Motion picture theaters, excluding drive-in theaters,
Museums,
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Restaurants;

17.09.120 Prohibited uses.

All uses are prohibited unless provided for and authorized under the specific plan area. Under no circumstances shall the following uses or activities be permitted either as a principal or accessory use:

Adult-oriented businesses including book stores, drive-in theaters, indoor theaters, and massage parlors;
Automobile parts and accessories, except as an accessory use to a permitted principal use; Automobile repair and service;
Bail bonds office;
Collection Agencies;
Credit services;
Detective and protective services;
Off-sale alcoholic beverage establishments;
On-sale alcoholic beverage establishments which are not part of a bona fide eating place, or conducted within a hotel, entertainment venue, lounge, club or motion picture theater; Billboards;
Billiard parlor;
Christmas tree sales lots;
Churches, synagogues, temples and other buildings primarily devoted to religious worship; Educational institutions;
Fireworks sales stands;
Game arcade (as a principal use);
Gasoline stations;
Home occupations, except for office use only, subject to the requirements of Section

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Ice sales (from dispensers);
Industrial and manufacturing uses;
Laundry business;
Laundry, self-service;
Liquor stores;
Manufacturing and commercial services;
Mobile home and trailer parks;
News and magazine stands;
Outdoor sales establishments;
Pawnshops;
Security and commodity brokers, dealers, and exchanges; Tax consultation;
Telephone answering service. (Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 15-1670 § 2; prior code § 27-31.12)

17.09.130 Development standards for commercial parking/utility sites.

E. Building Height.

1. Primary structures (generally intended to be hotels and/or at least one office building):
a. The minimum building height shall be six stories.
b. A main structure may be allowed at less than the minimum building height specified herein if specifically allowed for and approved by a conditional use permit provided that it is clearly demonstrated that the objectives and policies expressed within this chapter will not be detrimentally affected. c. An extension, wing, or other portion of a main structure may be less than the minimum building height.

G. Off-Street Parking

1. Parking shall be provided as follows:

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a. Hotels or motor inn: one space for each two guest rooms. In addition, parking shall be provided for various uses within hotels in accordance with standards set forth in this section.

M. Landscaping.

10. A minimum of one specimen tree shall be provided for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area within the development, excluding nonpublic areas within the hotels. For the purposes of this chapter, a specimen tree shall include 15 gallon size trees up to a maximum of 50% of the required number; All other required trees shall be 24 inch box or larger. The species of said trees shall be approved by the Director of the Department of Community Development.

O. Signs.

1.A master sign plan establishing conditions, standards and regulations for all signs within the development shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the establishment of any signs, including temporary signs, within the entire development.

2.All signs and billboards shall be designed to enhance the architectural quality of the development through use of similar materials, colors, motifs and design elements used in the buildings and shall be coordinated throughout the site.

3.All wayfinding signage will be subject to Director Approval Request (DAR).

Signs shall generally be low-profile with monument signs being encouraged.

Roof signs and pole signs may be prohibited.

17.02.203 Director approval requests.

C. Types of Approvals. The Director may administratively approve the following:

2. Minor developments:
a. Building additions up to 30% of the existing building’s gross floor area on properties zone for nonresidential uses.
b. Walls, fences, and hedges in any zone, pursuant to Section 17.03.300. c. Façade improvements on properties zoned for nonresidential uses. d. Modification to approved master sign programs.
e. Artificial turf in any zone, pursuant to the standards contained in Section

17.03.010.H.

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f. New single-family residences on substandard lots.
g. Modifications/reconfigurations to parking layouts, pursuant to the standards in Section 17.30.050.
h. All wayfinding signage and modifications to on premise and off premise approved wayfinding signage

City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024

TO: Honorable City Council

FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager

BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager
Sophia Tatlyan, Consulting Senior Planner

SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1748 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -02, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL

CODE TO CREATE A REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SPECIAL

SIGN DISTRICTS

Background:

A Special Sign District is an overlay containing multiple parcels reasonably grouped together that would allow for the approval of a freestanding sign. Freestanding signs are desirable to the City as they provide opportunities to enhance the urban aestheti cs and promote effective communication through controlled and cohesive signage.

On July 16, 2024, City Council considered and tabled the following request:
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA ) No. 2024-02 – Request to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02 (Approval Procedures), Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approvals And Permits) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to establish the review process to create a Special Sign District. The proposed would establish minimum site requirements, conditions, appropriate zoning, types of uses and a review process to create a Special Sign District.

City staff -initiated proposal, ZTA No. 2024- 02, establishes a city -wide review process and regulatory framework for the creation of a Special Sign District. This item will be considered concurrently with the following applications:

• Zone Change (ZC) No. 2024-01 – A request to approve the Special Sign District No. 1 (SD 1) overlay;
• ZTA No. 2024-03 – A request to approve, SD 1 development standards; and

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• ZTA No. 2024 -01 – A request to amend various sections of Title 17 of the NMC as it relates to Specific Plan Area No. 1 ( SPA 1) by expanding the list of allowable uses to include billboards, arcades, and similar uses, updating the list of prohibited uses, establishing a wayfinding signage review and approval process, and streamlining the entitlement process for certain projects in SPA 1.

Planning Commission meeting of June 26, 2024:

On June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission considered ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024- 01. There were some in attendance voicing concerns about this action. An e-mail and letter from Jordan R. Sisson, Esq., an attorney for Unite Here Local 11, was submitted to the record. In summary their concerns were as follows:

1. Adequacy of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviewed for the action; and

2. Concern that this action will allow for more projects (i.e., hotels, digital billboard signs, other accessory signs, etc.).

Staff clarified that the proposed request was to establish the regulatory framework to create a Special Sign District for the purpose of providing more opportunities for creative and effective marketing with on-premise freestanding signs. Staff confirmed the request is not in conjunction with any active application to construct a second hotel in SP 1, a billboard , or freestanding sign.

Any future submittal to develop a second hotel, would require approval by the Planning Commission with a Conditional Use Permit application and any future submittal to construct an on-premise or off -premise freestanding sign would require approval by the Planning Commission with a Sign Use Permit application. In either scenario, all the requests mentioned are discretionary applications and subject to an environmental review and CEQA determination at the time of their submittal.

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 by a vote of 4-0.

City Council meeting of July 16, 2024:

On July 16, 2024, staff presented ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 to City Council. There were some in attendance that spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments to SPA 1, which echoed the concerns raised by those in attendance during the June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. After discussion, a motion to table all three items passed by a vote of 3-2.

Updated information:

Currently, the request for ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 have been revised for City Council consideration. Specifically, changes were made to ZTA No. 2024-01 removing text reference to a second hotel use in SPA 1 and is not being

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presented to City Council for consideration as allowed per NMC 17.02.260 (I) and 17.02.260 (J).

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the California Public Code, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including on - premise signs. The project will not involve any construction nor have a significant effect on the environment.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

Citizens Advised:

The public hearing notice was posted at the City’s three designated posting places , posted online, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 6, 2024. . As of the writing of this report, staff have not received any new public comments.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 3 to work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods and to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council in troduce by title only Ordinance No. 24 -1748, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), CHAPTER 17.02 (APPROVAL PROCEDURES), ARTICLE I (PROCEDURES,

HEARING, NOTICES) AND ARTICLE V (DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL AND PERMITS) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024 -02

ALLOWING FOR THE CREATION OF A REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS, and schedule for adoption.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 24-1748 (ZTA No. 2024-02)

2. Redlined Exhibit A

Attachment No. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1748

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), CHAPTER 17.02 (APPROVAL

PROCEDURES), ARTICLE I (PROCEDURES, HEARING, NOTICES)

AND ARTICLE V (DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL AND PERMITS) OF

THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. 2024-02 ALLOWING FOR THE CREATION OF A CITYWIDE

REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City of Norwalk (the “City”) has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their residents through its police power; and
WHEREAS, the City police powers provides the right to adopt and enforce zoning and other regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Division staff initiated Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-02 to amend Title 17 (“Zoning”) Chapter 17.02 (Approval Procedures), Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and (Article V (Discretionary Approval and Permits) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed ZTA is to establish a review and approval procedure for the creation of a Special Sign District for parcels that may be reasonably grouped together in Specific Plan (SPA) 1, SPA 16, mixed-use, commercial, institutional and public facility overlay zones; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution making its findings of facts and recommending the City Council approve ZTA No. 2024- 02; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were placed in a local newspaper in accordance with the NMC, and all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, evidence, both written and oral, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing on September 17, 2024, to consider the proposed text amendment.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates said recitals fully into this Ordinance as substantive findings.

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Section 2. Purpose. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is as follows:

1. Establish a review process allowing for the creation of Special Sign Districts.

2. Provide the opportunity for multiple properties reasonably grouped together to form a Special Sign District and to develop design standards to construct an on-premise freestanding sign, to improve coordinated signage and enhance economic vitality.

3. To advance the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan.

Section 3. Finding. The City Council has determined that the proposed ZTA adequately addresses issues related to the current and future social, physical and economic environment in the City in order to create consistency with surrounding developments and general plan designation(s).

Section 4. Finding. The proposed ZTA will be in the public interest since it will reflect current and contemplated land uses on the site and create consistency between the General Plan Map and Zoning Map.

Section 5. Approvals. The City Council hereby approves ZTA No. 2024-02 as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, establishing the review process to create a Special Sign District.

Section 6. Environmental. This Ordinance is exempt by the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the California Code of Regulations, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including on- premise signs.

Section 8. Certification. The ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _______day of __________ 2024. __________________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR

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ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK

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Exhibit “A”
Ordinance No. 24-1748
Special Sign District Text Amendments
“§ 17.02.105 The Review authority table in this section is amended to add Special sign district in alphabetical order under the Discretionary Applications section with no other changes:

Review Authority Table
Types of Applications Planning Staff Director Planning Commission City Council Special sign district - - Recommend Decision
§ 17.02.255 Special Sign District is added to §17.02, Article V to read as follows:

A. Purpose. This Subsection sets forth regulations for the establishment of Special Sign Districts in areas of the City containing multiple parcels that may be reasonably grouped, the unique characteristics of which can be enhanced by the imposition of special sign guidelines and standards designed to enhance the theme or unique qualities of a certain area, or which reinforce the identity of certain areas of the City to promote business and strengthen the City’s tax base and to implement the General Plan.

B. Establishment of Special Sign Districts. The City Council, the Planning Commission or the Community Development Director may initiate consideration of a proposed Ordinance to establish a Special Sign District as set forth in Section 17.02.290 (Zone Changes) of this Title. Special Sign Districts shall be considered an overlay zone to modify the underlying zoning district with regards to signage regulations, specifically with regards to freestanding signs.

C. General requirements. All signs displayed in a Special Sign District shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter, except as set for this in this Subsection.

E. Minimum requirements:

1. Zoning. Shall only include parcels in Specific Plan Area 1, Specific Plan Area 16, mixed-use, commercial, institutional and public facility overlay zoning districts. Shall not include parcels in residential zoning districts.

2. Land area. The minimum area shall be five (5) acres.

3. Land configuration. Shall include contiguous parcels of land, which may only be separated by a railroad or public street.

4. Anchor business/tenant. The Special Sign District shall be one (1) or more of the following uses: vehicle sales and lease (general new and used), hotels and motels (with 100 or more rooms) or a retail tenant (with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet).

5. Development standards. All development standards shall be determined at the time the Special Sign District is established and incorporated within the Special Sign District’s Ordinance.”
Attachment No. 6
Exhibit “A”
Ordinance No. 24-1748
Special Sign District Text Amendments
“§ 17.02.105 The Review authority table in this section is amended to add Special sign district in alphabetical order with no other changes:

Review Authority Table
Types of Applications
Planning
Staff Director
Planning
Commission City Council
Discretionary Applications
Conditional use permits - - Decision Appeal
Density bonus - - Recommend Decision
Development agreement - - Recommend Decision
General plan amendment - - Recommend Decision
Plot plans - - Decision Appeal
Revocations - - Decision Appeal
Sign use permits - _ Decision Appeal
Special sign district - - Recommend Decision
Tentative parcel map - - Decision Appeal
Tentative tract maps - - Decision Appeal
Text amendments - - Recommend Decision
Variances - - Decision Appeal
Wireless telecommunication
permit
- - Decision Appeal
Zone changes - - Recommend Decision
Administrative Applications
Animal permits Decision Appeal Appeal Appeal
Business license approvals Decision - - -
Director approvals requests - Decision Appeal Appeal
Home occupation permit Decision Appeal Appeal Appeal
Landscape plan review - Decision Appeal Appeal
Lot line adjustment - Decision Appeal Appeal
Lot merger - Decision Appeal Appeal
Precise development plans - Decision Appeal Appeal
Reasonable accommodations - Decision Appeal Appeal
Sign plan check Decision Appeal - -
Small cell/co-location permits - Decision Appeal Appeal Special event permits - Decision Appeal Appeal

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Review Authority Table
Types of Applications
Planning
Staff Director
Planning
Commission City Council
Sexually oriented business permit - Decision Appeal Appeal Sexually oriented entertainer
permit
- Decision Appeal Appeal
Temporary sign permit Decision Appeal Appeal Appeal
Time extensions - Decision Appeal Appeal
Towing permit - Decision Appeal Appeal
Unclassified use review - Decision Appeal Appeal
Wireless telecommunication
permit (Administrative)
- Decision Appeal Appeal
Zoning verification letter Decision - - -
§ 17.02.255 Special Sign District is added to §17.02, Article V to read as follows:

C. General requirements. All signs displayed in a Special Sign District shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter, except as set for this in this Subsection.

E. Minimum requirements:

2. Land area. The minimum area shall be five (5) acres.

3. Land configuration. Shall include contiguous parcels of land, which may only be separated by a railroad or public street.

4. Anchor business/tenant. The Special Sign District shall be one (1) or more of the following uses: vehicle sales and lease (general new and used), hotels and motels (with 100 and more rooms) or a retail tenant (with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet).

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5. Development standards. All development standards shall be determined at the time the Special Sign District is established and incorporated within the Special Sign District’s Ordinance.”
City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager
Sophia Tatlyan, Consulting Senior Planner
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 24-1749 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 AND ORDINANCE NO. 24-1750 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 1 OVERLAY WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR 11 NON- RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 16, INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC FACILITY OVERLY ZONE DISTRICTS.

Background:

In 2023, City Council adopted the Norwalk Entertainment District - Civic Center Specific Plan Area 16 (SPA 16). SPA 16 is located at the southeast corner of Imperial Highway and Norwalk Boulevard. The development of this area is anticipated to be implemented through one or more leases to a private developer of all or a portion of the portion of the City owned land and other contractual arrangements between the City and a private developer. Specific Plan Area 1 (SPA 1) is located to the south of SPA 16. The SPA 1 parcels included in this proposal comprise the AMC Theater, retail pad tenants, and Outback Steakhouse. Currently there is one existing freestanding sign located within Assessor Parcel No. 8047-007-191 (the Outback Steakhouse).

The height and location of the existing freestanding sign is not optimal given the existing conditions. Expansions and improvements to Interstate-5 have diminished the visibility of the existing freestanding sign, originally constructed in 1999. Establishing the proposed Special Sign District No. 01 (SD 1) would allow for the relocation of this sign to a more visible location, and also allow for a taller freeway-oriented freestanding sign and provide greater flexibility for businesses entities within SPA 16 to utilize the sign, when submitted as part of their future Master Sign Program.

City Council September 17 2024
Zone Change No. 2024-01 (Ordinance No. 24-1749) and Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03 (Ordinance No. 24-1750)
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4 On July 16, 2024, City Council considered and tabled the following staff initiated requests:
•Zone Change (ZC) No. 2024-01 – A request to approve the SD 1 overlay; and •Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-03 – A request to approve SD 1 development standards.

The above-listed requests were considered concurrently with the following applications:
•ZTA No. 2024-02 – Request to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02 (Approval Procedures), Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approvals And Permits) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to establish the review process to create a Special Sign District. The proposed ZTA will establish minimum site requirements, conditions, appropriate zoning, types of uses and a review process to create a Special Sign District; and
•ZTA No. 2024-01 – A request to amend various sections of Title 17 of the NMC as it relates to SPA 1 by expanding the list of allowable uses to include billboards, arcades, and similar uses, updating the list of prohibited uses, establishing a wayfinding signage review and approval process, and streamlining the entitlement process for certain projects in SPA 1
As set forth in ZTA No. 2024-02, a Special Sign District overlay must be approved by City Council through a zone change and zoning text amendment request. As such, the approval of ZC No. 2024-01 and ZTA No. 2024-03, to create SD 1 is contingent upon on the approval and adoption of ZTA No. 2024-02.

Planning Commission meeting of June 26, 2024:

On June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01. There were some in attendance stating concerns with this action, and an e-mail and letter from Jordan R. Sisson, Esq., an attorney for Unite Here Local 11, was submitted. In summary the concerns are as follows:

1. Adequacy of California Environmental Quality Act reviewed for the action; and

2. This action will allow for more projects (i.e. hotels, digital billboard sign, other accessory signs, etc.).

Staff rebutted points raised by the opposition by clarifying that these proposed changes are not in conjunction with any active application to construct a second hotel in SPA 1, a billboard, or freestanding sign. Any future submittal to develop a second hotel, would require approval by the Planning Commission with a Conditional Use Permit and any future submittal to construct an on- premise or off-premise freestanding sign would require approval by the Planning Commission with a Sign Use Permit. In either scenario, all the requests mentioned are discretionary applications and subject to an environmental review and CEQA determination at the time of their submittal.

City Council September 17 2024
Zone Change No. 2024-01 (Ordinance No. 24-1749) and Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03 (Ordinance No. 24-1750)
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4 The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 by a vote of 4-0.

City Council meeting of July 16, 2024:

On July 16, 2024, staff presented ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 to City Council. There were some in attendance that spoke in opposition to a proposed amendments to SPA 1, which echoed the concerns raised by those in attendance during the Planning Commission meeting. A motion to table all three items was passed by a vote of 3-2.

Discussion:

ZTA No. 2024-02, ZC No. 2024-01, ZTA No. 2024-03, and ZTA No. 2024-01 have been revised for City Council consideration. Specifically, changes were made to ZTA No. 2024-01 by removing text reference to a second hotel use in SPA 1 and is not being presented to City Council for consideration as allowed per NMC 17.02.260 (I) and 17.02.260 (J).

Further, ZC No. 2024-01 is a request to establish a SD 1 overlay. SD 1 is comprised of 11 non- residential properties, located within the SPA 1, SPA 16, Institutional, and Public Facility overlay zone districts. SD 1 includes the following parcels listed (in no particular order) by Assessor Parcel Numbers: 8047-006-910, 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047-006-925, 8047-006-926, 8047-006-927, 8047-007-136, 8047-007-188, 8047-007-189, 8047-007-190 and 8047-007-191.

The proposal meets the minimum site conditions to create a Special Sign District, as set forth in ZTA No. 2024-02.

ZTA No. 2024-03 proposes to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.01 (Administration), Article II (Establishment of Zones, and limiting the Uses of Land Therein) and Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter

17.03 (Development Requirements), Article III (Signs) to establish SD 1 development standards and allows one freeway-oriented on-premise freestanding sign up to 100’ in height. The development standards specify the maximum freestanding sign height, sign width, number of sign panels, and sign design review process. As indicated previously, there is no implementing project as part of this request. Any future request to construct a freeway-oriented freestanding sign will require a Sign Use Permit and the review and approval of the Planning Commission.

The formation of SD 1 will allow business entities within the Norwalk Entertainment District (SPA 16) more flexibility for their signage when submitted as part of their future Master Sign Program.

Additionally, the proposed development standards would allow for a sign height greater than the existing freestanding sign to maximize freeway visibility.

To clarify, any future submittal to construct an on-premise freestanding sign would require approval by the Planning Commission with a Sign Use Permit application and subject to an environmental review and CEQA determination at the time of their submittal.

City Council September 17 2024
Zone Change No. 2024-01 (Ordinance No. 24-1749) and Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03 (Ordinance No. 24-1750)
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4 Staff’s recommendation remains the same as presented on July 16, 2024.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

Pursuant to the CEQA, this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the California Code of Regulations, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including an on-premise sign.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A
Citizens Advised:

Notice of the Public Hearing was posted at the City’s three designated posting places, the City website and social media accounts, and published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 6, 2024.

Four notices were posted on or in proximity to the subject parcels. As of the writing of this report, staff have not received any new public comments.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:
a. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1749, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 (SD 1) OVERLAY, and schedule for adoption; and b. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1750, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03 TO

ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 OVERLAY AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE, and schedule for adoption.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 24-1749 (ZC No. 2024-01)

2. Ordinance No. 24-1750 (ZTA No. 2024-03)
Attachment No. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1749

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL
SIGN DISTRICT NO. 1 OVERLAY
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City of Norwalk (the “City”) has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their residents through its police power; and
WHEREAS, the City police powers provides the right to adopt and enforce zoning and other regulations; and
WHEREAS, concurrently filed herewith, the City’s Planning Division staff initiated Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-02 Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02 (Approval Procedures), Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approval and Permits) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to establish a review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District overlay for parcels that may be reasonably grouped together; and
WHEREAS, ZTA No. 2024-02 provides City Council, the Planning Commission or the City’s Community Development Director, the authority to initiate consideration of a proposed ordinance to approve a Special Sign District overlay as set forth in Section

17.02.290 (Zoning Changes); and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.C of the NMC requires that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing upon the initiation of a zone code amendment; and WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.D of the NMC requires that the Planning Commission provide the City Council with a written recommendation including the findings constituting the bases for the recommendation; and WHEREAS, the City Community Development Director, by and through Planning Division Development staff, initiated Zone Change No. 2024-01 to create Special Sign District Overlay No. 01 (SD 1) overly and Zone Text Amendment No. 2024-03, amending Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.01 (Administration), Article II (Establishment of Zones, and Limiting the Uses of Land Therein) and Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.03 (Development Standards), Article III (Signs) of the NMC to establish development standards for SD 1; and
WHEREAS, SD 1 includes to the following parcels listed in no particular order by assessor parcel numbers: 8047-006-910, 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047-006-925, 8047-006-926, 8047-006-927, 8047-007-136, 8047-007-188, 8047-007-189, 8047-007- 190 and 8047-007-191; and
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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 24-03 recommending City Council adopt ZTA No. 2024-02 to establish the review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District overlay; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 2024-04 recommending City Council adopt ZC No. 2024-01 to create SD 1 and Resolution 2024-05 recommending City Council adopt ZTA No. 2024-03 to establish SD 1 development standards; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were placed in a local newspaper in accordance with the NMC, and all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24- 1748 approving ZTA No. 2024-02 to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02, Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approvals) of the NMC to establish the review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District overlay; and WHEREAS, evidence, both written and oral, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing on September 17, 2024 to consider the proposed SD 1 overlay.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates said recitals fully into this Ordinance as substantive findings.

Section 2. Findings. The proposed Special Sign District is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Norwalk General Plan, as the district will enhance the City’s economic base and promote a positive image of the City of Norwalk.

Section 3. Findings. The proposed Special Sign District will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to the City.

Section 4. Findings. The City Council has determined that the formation of SD 1 to establish a new sign district will assist in the economic development and vitality of the City.

Section 5. Approval. The City Council hereby approves Zone Change No. 2024-01. The SD 1 boundaries are incorporated as Exhibit “A” and the amended Zoning Map is incorporated in Exhibit “B”.

Section 6. Environmental. The City Council hereby determines this Ordinance is exempt by the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of Ordinance No. 24-1749 Page 3 of 5
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the California Code of Regulations, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including on- premise signs. It should be noted that an application for any future development pursuant to SD 1, shall undergo individual environmental review.

Section 8. Certification. ZTA No. 2024-02 shall be approved and effective prior to or concurrent to the effective date of the ZC No. 2024-01. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _______day of ________2024. __________________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
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Exhibit “A”
Ordinance No. 24-1749
Special Sign District No. 01 Boundary Map

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Exhibit “B”
Ordinance No. 24-1749
Amended Zoning Map

Attachment No. 2
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1750

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03 TO ESTABLISH

THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 OVERLAY AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE

NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City of Norwalk (the “City”) has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their residents through its police power; and
WHEREAS, the City police powers provides the right to adopt and enforce zoning and other regulations; and
WHEREAS, concurrently filed herewith, the City’s Planning Division staff initiated Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-02 to amend Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.02 Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (Discretionary Approvals) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) to establish the review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District overlay for parcels that may be reasonably grouped together; and WHEREAS, ZTA No. 2024-02 provides City Council, the Planning Commission, or the City’s Community Development Director, the authority to initiate consideration of a proposed ordinance to establish a new Special Sign District as set forth in Section

17.02.290 (Zoning Changes); and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.C of the NMC requires that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing upon the initiation of a zone code amendment; and WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.D of the NMC requires that the Planning Commission provide the City council with a written recommendation including the findings constituting the bases for the recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director, by and through Planning Division Development staff, initiated Zone Change No. 2024-01 to create Special Sign District No. 01 (SD 1) overly and Zone Text Amendment No. 2024-03, amending Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.01 (Administration), Article II (Establishment of Zones, and Limiting the Uses of Land Therein) and Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.03 (Development Standards), Article III (Signs) of the NMC to establish development standards for SD 1; and
WHEREAS, SD 1 includes to the following parcels listed in no particular order by assessor parcel numbers: 8047-006-910, 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047-006-925, 8047-006-926, 8047-006-927, 8047-007-136, 8047-007-188, 8047-007-189, 8047-007- 190 and 8047-007-191; and
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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 24-03 recommending City Council adopt ZTA No. 2024-02 to establish the review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District overlay; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 2024-04 recommending City Council adopt the ZC No. 2024-01 to create SD 1 and Resolution 2024-05 recommending City Council adopt the ZTA No. 2024-03 to establish SD 1 development standards; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were placed in a local newspaper in accordance with the NMC, and all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24- 1748 approving ZTA No. 2024-02 to amend Title 17 (Zoning) Chapter 17.02, Article I (Procedure, Hearing, Notices) and Article V (“Discretionary Approvals), of the NMC to establish the review process to allow the creation of a Special Sign District; and WHEREAS, evidence, both written and oral, was duly presented to and considered by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing on September 17, 2024 to consider the proposed SD 1 development standards.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The City Council finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates said recitals fully into this Ordinance as substantive findings.

Section 2. Findings. The proposed zoning text amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Norwalk General Plan and as the SD 1 development standards will enhance the City’s economic base and promote a positive image of the City of Norwalk.

Section 3. Findings. The proposed zoning text amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to the City.

Section 4. Findings. The City Council has determined that the development standards will assist in the economic development and vitality of the City.

Section 5. Approval. The City Council hereby approves ZTA No. 2024-03 as contained in Exhibits “A”.

Section 6. Environmental. The City Council hereby determines this Ordinance is exempt by the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the Ordinance No. 24-1750 Page 3 of 10
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“Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the California Code of Regulations, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including on- premise signs. It should be noted that an application for any future development pursuant to SD 1, shall undergo individual environmental review.

Section 8. Certification. ZTA No. 2024-02 shall be approved and effective prior to or concurrent to the effective date of the ZTA No. 2024-03. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______day of ________2024. ____________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________

THERESA DEVOY, CMC

CITY CLERK
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Exhibit “A”
Ordinance No. 24-1750
Special Sign District No. 01 Text Amendments
“§17.01.070 table in this section is amended to add:

Chapter Zoning Symbol Designation

17.03.210 SD 1 Special Sign District No. 01
§17.03.210 is added to 17.03, Article III to read as follows:
§17.03.210 Special Sign District No. 01.

A. Purpose.

The City has adopted this Special Sign District No. 01 (SD 1) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter Title 17 Chapter 17.02 Article V of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) in order to demolish an existing freeway-oriented freestanding sign and construct a new freeway-oriented freestanding sign that would enhance the economic vitality of the businesses within SD 1.

B. Applicability.

This Special Sign District applies to the following parcels listed in no particular order by assessor parcel numbers: 8047-006-910, 8047-006-922, 8047-006-924, 8047-006-925, 8047-006-926, 8047-006-927, 8047-007-136, 8047-007-188, 8047-007-189, 8047-007-190 and 8047-007-191.

C. District Boundaries:

The boundaries of SD 1 are reflected within the Zoning Map.

D. Development standards:

1. One (1) static freestanding freeway-oriented sign up to 100 feet tall shall be permitted.

2. Proposed sign may be illuminated or non-illuminated.

3. May have a maximum width of 30 feet.

4. May have a maximum number of six (6) sign panels for up to six (6) tenants.

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E. Approvals:

1. Relation to Signage Regulations. Any person desiring to erect or place a sign on the new freeway- oriented freestanding sign shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 17.03 Article III Signs of the NMC unless specifically modified herein.

2. Location of Businesses Allowed on a Freeway- Oriented Freestanding Sign.

The business shall be located within the boundary of SD 1. No other business, product, service or use shall be permitted on the freestanding sign.

3. Sign Permit Required. A Sign Permit as provided in Section 17.03 of the NMC shall be required for any sign face change (including new businesses).

F. Administration and General Provisions:

1. Review of Final Designs. The Planning Commission shall review and approve the final design for any new sign subject to this provision via a Sign Use Permit.

2. Other Requirements May Still Apply. Nothing in this Special Sign District ordinance eliminates the need for obtaining any other approval or entitlement required by provisions of the NMC or any local, State or Federal agency.

G. Responsibility for Administration. The Community Development Director, or designee, shall be responsible for administering the provisions of SD 1. This shall include the responsibility and authority to interpret any section of this document.”

City Council Agenda Report
September 17, 2024

TO: Honorable City Council

FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager

BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager

SUBJECT: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1753U - EXTENDING A MORATORIUM TO

ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR

PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE

WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS,

SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS

Background:

On August 6, 2024, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 24 -1752U, a 45 -day moratorium to establish, implement, or operate (temporarily or permanently) convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromat, vehicle/automobile washing, payday loan establishments, emergency shelters, single -room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional housing city-wide.

Urgency Ordinance No. 24-1752U is set to expire on September 20, 2024, unless extended by City Council. After notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and a public hearing, Government Code Section 65858(a) states that City Council may subsequently extend the ordinance for an additional 10 months and 15 days. Further, the urgency ordinance may be subsequently extended for one additional year. No more than two extensions may be adopted.

On September 3, 202 4, City Council issued a “10 -day report”, which described the measures taken to alleviate the condition in which led to the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 24-1752U.

Per Government code Section 65858(d), this action is required before any extension of an urgency ordinance.

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Discussion:

The affected uses under the Moratorium are listed and described as follows:

• “Convenience Store (Liquor Store)” means a market or grocery store having an enclosed gross floor area of less than 10,000 square feet, and engaged primarily in the sale of a limited range of prepackaged food items, and secondarily in a limited range of household items, magazines, off-sale alcoholic beverages and similar items. • “Discount Store” means retail establishments that sell a broad range of new outlet, close- out, discontinued, liquidation, or overstock and general merchandise, primarily at a single discount price and/or in the low and very low price ranges. • “Personal Use - Laundromat” includes any facility or establishment providing non-medical services as a primary use including self-service laundromats. • “Vehicle/automobile – washing” means establishments providing hand- operated, self - service, or mechanical automobile washing services, and may include detailing. • "Payday loan establishment" means a person or entity that engages in conduct regulated by Division 10, Section 23000 et seq. of the California Financial Code relating to deferred deposit transactions as defined therein.
• “Emergency Shelter” means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. • “Single Room Occupancy” or "SRO housing" means a dwelling within a multiple- family dwelling structure, between 150 and 350 square feet, with a room and space for a bed; a closet; a full kitchen including sink, space for a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven; and a separa te bathroom with sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower. A SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
• “Supportive Housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a specified target population defined in Section 50675.14 of the California Health and Safety Code and that is linked to on- site or off -site services that assist the supportive housing resi dent in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use subject to the same regulations and procedures that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. • “Transitional Housing” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.

By virtue of their operational characteristics, the uses listed and defined above, may have detrimental effects (i.e., maintenance of property, over proliferation, security noise, and possible economic impacts) on the community. In Norwalk, the category of uses identified for additional study in this recommended action include both existing and potential future uses.

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Since the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 24-1752U, staff began research to determine and quantify the impacts of the affected uses. Specifically, to date, staff has started research as follows:

1. Reviewed City business license records to quantify the number of each type of use operating within the City;

2. Initiated studies of land use tables for surrounding cities for the same or similar uses to determine if the uses are permitted by right, not permitted , or permitted with a discretionary review (such as a conditional use permit);

3. Studied surrounding cities’ development and operational standards for category uses; and

4. Researching various sources (i.e., American Planning Association, Urban Land Institute), publications and articles on the category of uses.

Due to the broad range of land uses being studied, additional time is needed to continue the research so that City staff is able to develop new development and operational standards for recommendation as well as pursue the other recommended measures to pro perly address the potential adverse impacts of these uses.

As part of Ordinance No. 24-1753U (Attachment No. 1), Section No. 8 outlines a waiver request from the Moratorium. The Moratorium waiver request can be submitted to the Department of Community Development, which may be reviewed, approved, or denied administratively or may be subject to review by the City’s Planning Commission and/or City Council, whose approval or denial shall be within their sole discretion and constitute the final administrative review of the request for waiver or exemption of the Urgency Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

Citizens Advised:

The public hearing notice was posted at the City’s three designated posting places and posted online, and the notice was published in The Norwalk Patriot on September 6, 2024.

Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:

The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 3 to work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods and to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous City.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 24 -1753U, EXTENDING A

MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR

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PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE – LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE – WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN

ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE -ROOM OCCUPANCY,

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, and waive further reading.

Attachments:

Urgency Ordinance No. 24-1753U (10 month, 15-day Moratorium Extension)

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-1753U

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK, CALIFORNIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858,

EXTENDING A MORATORIUM TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT OR

OPERATE (TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY) CONVENIENCE
STORES (LIQUOR STORES), DISCOUNT STORES, PERSONAL USE –

LAUNDROMATS, VEHICLE/AUTOMOBILE WASHING, PAYDAY LOAN

ESTABLISHMENTS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, SINGLE-ROOM

OCCUPANCY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TRANSITIONAL

HOUSING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORWALK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk (“City”) has the police power, pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, to make and enforce ordinances to regulate the use of land within its jurisdictional boundaries to the extent such regulations are not in conflict with the general laws of the state of California; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65858 expressly authorizes the City Council, in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare, to adopt an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting uses that are in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, planning commission or the community development department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time, provided that the urgency measure shall require four-fifths (4/5) vote of the legislative body or adoption, and shall be of no further force and effect forty-five (45) days from its date of adoption, unless duly extended; and WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 24-1752U, establishing a temporary forty-five (45) day moratorium on the establishment, implementation or operation (temporarily or permanently) convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromats, vehicle/automobile washing, payday loan establishments, emergency shelters, single-room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional housing located in the City; and WHEREAS, the temporary forty-five (45) day moratorium is scheduled to expire on September 20, 2024, unless extended pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, which authorizes the City Council, after notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and a public hearing, to adopt an ordinance extending the Moratorium for a term of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, upon approval by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, and upon making the same findings required for initial adoption of the Moratorium; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65858(d) requires the City Council, ten (10) days prior to expiration of the Moratorium or any extension thereof, to issue a written Ordinance No. 24-1753U Page 2 of 6
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report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition(s) which led to the adoption of the Moratorium; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65858(d), on September 3, 2024, the City Council approved the ten (10) day report, describing the measures being taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of the temporary forty-five (45) day moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is an unprecedented demand for the establishment and operation of convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromat, vehicle/automobile-washing, payday loan establishments, resulting in the proliferation of such uses within City boundaries; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is an unprecedented demand for the establishment and operation emergency shelters, single-room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional housing for persons experiencing homelessness due to the housing crisis and shortage throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the establishment and operation of convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromat, vehicle/automobile-washing, payday loan establishments, emergency shelters, single-room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional housing if not sufficiently regulated, could increase the risk of negative public health and public safety outcomes and other adverse impacts in which additional time is needed by City staff to determine and quantify impacts to the City and research of other cities for development and performance standards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk, has determined that the aforementioned uses may have a detrimental impact upon the City, which are not being addressed by the City’s current ordinances and zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, the is a need to study and develop policy guidance to ensure there is logical relationship between the between the placement of the aforementioned uses and available to avoid the deleterious effects on sensitive land uses; and WHEREAS, the City intends to update the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance to further address the potential side effects of aforementioned uses to ensure that they are properly regulated within the City; and
WHEREAS, City staff, the City Planning Commission, and the City Council, each requires a reasonable period of time to study existing aforementioned uses and development standards to determine the potential adverse impacts on the environment, public safety, traffic, aesthetics, and visual quality of properties within the City, and to make recommendations and appropriate alternative regulations for the aforementioned uses within the City; and
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WHEREAS, the City desires to establish, on an urgency basis, a temporary moratorium on the establishment, implementation, operation of the aforementioned uses within the City through the adoption of this Ordinance to further the purposes stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds this Urgency Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the residents of the City of Norwalk; and
WHEREAS, city staff, began researching the issue related to the aforementioned uses but requires more time after September 20, 2024, to complete the research necessary to alleviate the conditions which lead to the adoption of the Moratorium; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to extend the Moratorium for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days, or until the City Council adopts an ordinance addressing the issues raised, whichever comes first; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on September 17, 2024, testimony evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal to extend the Moratorium, from all persons protesting the same and from members of the City staff, and the City Council has reviewed, analyzed, considered, and studied all oral and written testimony and evidence presented at such public hearing, including staff reports and presentations by City staff; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred, and the City Council has duly considered all evidence presented in connection with its consideration of this Ordinance which justify adoption of this Ordinance as an emergency measure to be effective immediately upon adoption by a majority vote of the City Council.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as part of the City’s findings.

Section 2.The City Council of the City of Norwalk finds that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.

Section 3. The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby adopts this Urgency Ordinance as an emergency measure pursuant to Government Code Section 36934 for Ordinance No. 24-1753U Page 4 of 6
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the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, and is adopted and justified based on the findings set forth in the Recitals of this Ordinance; which are supported by substantial evidence in the record associated with the City Council’s consideration hereof.

Section 4. Immediate Threat. The City Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare posted by the aforementioned uses and over proliferation in all areas of the City, due to the insufficiency of regulations under the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance. This Ordinance is necessary as an urgency measure to address said threats to public health, safety, and welfare.

Section 5. Ten (10)-Day Report. In accordance with Government Code Section 65858(d), on September 3, 2024, the City Council issued a written report describing the measures being taken to alleviate the conditions that lead to the adoption of the Moratorium and this extension thereof.

Section 6. Moratorium. Accordingly, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, the Norwalk City Council hereby approves Urgency Ordinance No. 24- 1753U, adopting a citywide moratorium to establish, implement, operate the following uses as listed and defined below:
“Convenience Store (Liquor Store)” means a market or grocery store having an enclosed gross floor area of less than 10,000 square feet, and engaged primarily in the sale of a limited range of prepackaged food items, and secondarily in a limited range of household items, magazines, off-sale alcoholic beverages and similar items.
“Discount Store” means retail establishments that sell a broad range of new outlet, close-out, discontinued, liquidation, or overstock and general merchandise, primarily at a single discount price and/or in the low and very low price ranges. “Personal Use - Laundromat” means includes any facility or establishment providing non-medical services as a primary use including self service laundromats.
“Vehicle/automobile—washing” means establishments providing hand-operated, self-service, or mechanical automobile washing services, and may include detailing.
"Payday loan establishment" means a person or entity that engages in conduct regulated by Division 10, Section 23000 et seq., of the California Financial Code relating to deferred deposit transactions as defined therein.

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“Emergency Shelter” means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
“Single Room Occupancy” or "SRO housing" means a dwelling within a multiple- family dwelling structure, between 150 and 350 square feet, with a room and space for a bed; a closet; a full kitchen including sink, space for a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven; and a separate bathroom with sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower. An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons. “Supportive Housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a specified target population defined in Section 50675.14 of the California Health and Safety Code and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use subject to the same regulations and procedures that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
“Transitional Housing” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.

During the moratorium, the City shall not issue any permits or entitlements inconsistent with this urgency ordinance after August 6, 2024.

Section 7. Duration of Ordinance. This Moratorium is hereby extended for an additional ten (10) months and 15 days beyond its original expiration date, such that the Moratorium will expire on August 5, 2025, or until the City Council adopts an ordinance addressing the issues related to the establishment, implementation or operation (temporarily or permanently) convenience stores (liquor stores), discount stores, personal use – laundromats, vehicle/automobile washing, payday loan establishments, emergency shelters, single-room occupancy, supportive housing, and transitional housing located in the City, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, this Moratorium extension shall be of no further force and effect, unless, after a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, the City Council further extends the Moratorium for an additional period of time pursuant to Government Code Section 65858.

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Ordinance may apply for a waiver from this Moratorium with the Department of Community Development, which may be reviewed, approved or denied administratively or may be subject to review by the City’s Planning Commission and/or City Council, whose approval or denial shall be within their sole discretion and constitute the final administrative review of the request for waiver or exemption of the Urgency Ordinance.

Section 9. Enforcement. The City of Norwalk may enforce any provision of this Ordinance by mandamus, injunction, or any other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

Section 11.The City Council of the City of Norwalk hereby passes this Urgency Ordinance by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.

Section 12.The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

Section 13.This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2024.

MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:

THERESA DEVOY

CITY CLERK

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Norwalk City Council
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