AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 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
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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.
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008-902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rios
INVOCATION
Ronald Spence, Faith Church of Norwalk
FLAG SALUTE
Stephanie Cisneros, Studebaker Elementary School
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to proclaim October as Code Compliance Month.
II. City Council to proclaim October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
III. City Council to commend Bill’s Barber Shop and its 65th Anniversary.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Parking Study Update.
2. Hispanic Heritage Month Recap Video.
3. First Responders Luncheon Recap Video.
4. Bi-Weekly Review 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 October 1, 2024. 825-04
3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Staff recommends the City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,271,379.55; the payroll check numbers 38243 – 38261 and the voucher numbers 337109 – 337619 in the total net amount of $936,160.64 for the payroll period September 15, 2024 – September 28, 2024.
4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period September 24 – October 7, 2024, in the total amount of $4,443,595.28. 640
5. PROJECT NO. 7242 - ACCEPT WORK FOR EXCELSIOR DRIVE AND BLOOMFIELD AVENUE SPEED
FEEDBACK SIGN IMPROVEMENTS
Staff recommends the City Council accept the work completed by Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $73,419.99 for Excelsior Drive and Bloomfield Avenue Speed Feedback Sign Improvements.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-53 – AGREEMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE
PERMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - ENERGY FOR GROUNDWATER
CLEANUP AT THE NORWALK TANK FARM
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORWALK APPROVING A NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE PERMIT FOR GROUNDWATER
CLEANUP IN THE CITY OF NORWALK AT THE NORWALK TANK FARM SITE FOR THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - ENERGY; and
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b. approve an agreement with Defense Logistics Agency – Energy, for Assignment of a Non- Consumptive Water Use Permit, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, for Assignment of a Non-Consumptive Water Use Permit, and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 24-54 – APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEASURE A FUNDING
Staff recommends City Council:
a. Resolution No. 24-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE BLANKET
AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS; and
b. Approve an agreement between the City of Norwalk and the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District authorizing the receipt of Measure As funding; and
8. PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 - RESOLUTION NO. 24-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE R BOND FUNDS AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP INSTALLATIONS TO PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 – CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, in the amounts of $211,040 and $56,000, respectively; and
b. award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs in the amount of $499,600 for Project No. 3302-2425, Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extension/amendments including potential change orders, up to the retention amount provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
9. APPROVE EMERGENCY WORK FOR CECILIA STREET SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO. 7872 - TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING Staff recommends City Council approve proceeding with the emergency work for Cecilia Street speed hump installation under Project No. 7872.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-56 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01 (2024-01) / RESOLUTION NO. 24-57 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-01 (2024-02) / ORDINANCE NO. 24-1754 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022-02 (2024-04) TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN” / RESOLUTION NO. 24-58 - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT STATE CLEARING HOUSE NO. 2022070103
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORWALK ADOPTING
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR SPECIFIC PLAN
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AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN” (SCH #2022070103),
APPROVING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS;
b. adopt Resolution No. 24-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01 (2024-01) TO ADD A
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LAND USE DESIGNATION AND CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROJECT SITE FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17;
c. adopt Resolution No. 24-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-01 (2024-02) TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17; and
d. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1754, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022-02 (2024-04) ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN”, and schedule for adoption.
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 October 10, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
20241001
825-04
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 1, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 5:02 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045 -008-902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Und er Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 6:19 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order a t 6:24 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios responding to roll call . Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
October 1, 2024
2 The invocation was delivered by Oscar Chavez, Grace Brethren Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Harlow Schafer, Paddison Elementary School.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Regarding Item No. I, the City Attorney reported that there is possible litigation and the City will be working with the State to find a mutually agreeable solution without litigation.
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on Item No. II.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
City Council thanked Social Services, and all supporting departments involved in making the Social Services 50th Anniversary Celebration events a success. Vice Mayor Ayala thanked Gabriela Regalado, Social Services Director , and Levy Sun, Director of Communications and Public Affairs , for the success of all the Social Services 50 th Anniversary events. Councilmember Perez welcomed all in attendance; highlighted the Social Servi ces building remodel; reminded everyone of the upcoming election; encouraged residents to look after their neighbors; thanked Chamber of Commerce for kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and shared that she will be absent a t the next City Council Meeting. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at Norwalk High School ’s Candidate Meet and Greet, the C hamber of Commerce Candidates Forum, and Social Services 50th Anniversary Celebration; and announced the Norwalk Lions Club is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser October 6 at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex. Councilmember Ramirez shared that he has a few extra tickets available for the Norwalk Lions Club pancake breakfast. Mayor Rios reported on her attendance at the Mayor’s Clergy Meeting, Sanchez Elementary College and Career Day, Give Back to National Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Fundraising Event, free movie screening at Milagro Cinemas, Paint the Town Pink Kickoff, McDonalds Restaurant Digital Re-Grand Opening, and Social Services 50th Anniversary Celebration; and announced she also has tickets available for the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed October 6 – 12, 2024 as Fire Prevention week in the City of Norwalk, which was accepted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Public Safety Emergency Management Team.
City Council proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Norwalk.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
October 1, 2024
3 City Council recognized Norwalk Stingrays Swimmer Alumni Leonel G. Cerda’s verbal commitment to Cornell University.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Gomez announced the Annual Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade on October 12, and the State of the City on October 18; welcomed Rita Ruiz, the City’s new Public Safety Manager, and Kristy Wong, the City’s new Community Development Planning Associate; and indicated that the Parking Study and the Urgency Ordinance Moratorium updates will be provided at a later date.
Videos were shared highlighting the Health Fair Recap, Social Services 50th Anniversary, and the “Bi-Weekly Review.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Mayor Rios moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded to 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
WAIVED READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA - City Council waived 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.
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of September 17, 2024. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,225,872.27; the payroll check numbers 38236 – 38242 and the voucher numbers 336584 – 337108 in the total net amount of $908,071.33 for the payroll period September 1, 2024 – September 14, 2024. 630
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
October 1, 2024
4 COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period September 10 – September 23, 2024, in the total amount of $4,849,687.81. 640
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -51 – BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ANNUAL WATER LOSS
REPORTING
City Council:
a. adopted Resolution No. 24 -51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE WATER
ENTERPRISE FUNDING FOR ANNUAL WATER LOSS REPORTING, in the amount of $21,735; and
b. approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Arcadis, Inc. for Annual Water Loss Reports, in the amount of $21,735; and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment, and any other amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 610/1070-05
REJECT ALL BIDS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 25 -760 - PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR WATER METER READING AND RELATED SERVICES
City Council rejected all bids submitted in response to Request for Proposals No. 25-760 for Professional Services for Water Meter Reading and Related Services. 1070-05
AWARD PURCHASING AGREEMENTS FOR 2024 -2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE AND
RELATED MATERIALS
City Council awarded purchase agreements to Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs, Roadline Products, and Myers & Sons Hiway Safety, Inc. for 2024 -2026 Traffic Signing and Related Materials over an initial period of three years with two options to extend the term one additional year for a maximum of five years; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, and amendments if they are within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1050-04
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR ON -CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with The Code Group, Inc. through October 25, 2025 for plan check services and related services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, in addition to the $545,000 compensation amount approved for on - call services and design services; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
October 1, 2024
5 amendment and any future amendments for plan check and related services within a 15% contingency, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 320
ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1747 – 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
City Council accepted for second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 24 -1747, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 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. 320-05-2024-01
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
City Council accepted for second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 24 -1748, AN ORDINANCE 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.
320-05-2024-02
ORDINANCE NO. 24 -1749- ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1750- 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 WITH IN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 16, INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC FACILITY OVERLAY ZONE
DISTRICTS
City Council City Council accepted for second reading and:
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
October 1, 2024
6 a. adopted 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; and
b. adopted 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. 1 OVERLAY AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE. 320-05-2024-02/320-09-2024-01
RESOLUTION NO. 24-52 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 36
City Council adopted Resolution No. 24 -52, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT. 850-03
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Perez moved and Mayor Rios seconded to appoint Analisa Salas to the International Friendship Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Perez, Ramirez, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Ayala, and Mayor Rios
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 200
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Bryan Lopez and Paki Matael. The City Clerk summarized an email submitted by Jesse Flores.
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October 1, 2024
7 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period September 15, 2024 – September 28, 2024 totals $1,271,379.55.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,271,379.55; the payroll check numbers 38243 – 38261 and the voucher numbers 337109 – 337619 in the total net amount of $936,160.64 for the payroll period September 15, 2024 – September 28, 2024.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 COASTAL OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP
MEDICAL SCREENINGS
197671
$160.00
2 ALEXANDER CARRERA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197672
$1,000.00
3 ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
CONSTRUCTION
197673
$312,536.96
4 SNC VETERINAY INC
FELINE NEUTER PROGRAM
197674
$788.00
5 AMERICAN WATERWORKS INC
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
197675
$645.60
6 ARLINDA RODRIGUEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197676
$1,000.00
7 BECNEL UNIFORMS
BUS UNIFORMS
197677
$50.38
8 BRENDA GONZALEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197678
$1,000.00
9 BUENO GROUP INC
RESERVATION/13019 LEFLOSS
197679
$33,922.00
10 CLEAN ENERGY
SUPPORT/CHARGING STATION
197680
$14,509.23
11 CARLOS GARCIA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197681
$1,000.00
12 CERTIFIX INC
PRE-EMPLOYMENT FINGERPRINTING
197682
$487.00
13 CITY OF ARTESIA
SCE BILL SHARED COST
197683
$580.52
14 CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197684
$1,000.00
15 CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION
197685
$150.00
16 CUMMINS INC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
197686
$401.68
17 CUSTOM SIGNS INC
MARQUEE SCREENS
197687
$12,937.50
18 CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW TEST
197688
$975.00
19 DANIEL ARROYO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197689
$1,245.00
20 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP
CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES
197690
$13,701.72
21 HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL
197691
$290.00
22 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES
197692
$31,000.90
23 DELFINA GUTIERREZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197693
$500.00
24 DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
197694
$600.00
25 DIANA BARRAGAN
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197695
$500.00
26 ENRIQUE PEREZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197696
$1,150.00
27 FALCON FUELS INC
DIESEL & UNLEADED FUEL
197697
$33,025.95
28 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
INC
KITCHENETTE REPLACEMNT
197698
$8,770.00
29 JUDITH A NORMAN
CONSULTING SERVICES
197699
$1,968.75
30 JESUS GOMEZ
LUNCH REIMBURSEMENT
197700
$110.83
31 JMDIAZ INC
DESIGN/CONTRACT SERVICES ZONE
197701
$34,317.16
32 JOSE FILORIO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197702
$500.00
33 KIMBERLY ARCE
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197703
$500.00
34 LITTLE LAKE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT
CONTRIBUTION
197704
$1,000.00
35 MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
197705
$198.00
36 MICHAEL JACKSON
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
197706
$135.00
37 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO INC
SWING HANGERS
197707
$427.51
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
38 MRI INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC
HOUSING PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE
197708
$895.50
39 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
CITY WIDE SWEEPING
197709
$1,681.70
40 NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC
USED OIL RECYCLE AND CONSULTATION
197710
$1,972.33
41 KORY MILLS
CHAIN FENCE/EXCELSIOR
197711
$38,464.19
42 NORWALK PRINTERS INC
PRINTING SERVICES/CITYWIDE
197712
$518.18
43 WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT
WATER REPLEN/FEE
197713
$16,033.53
44 MOON H NA
C/WIDE VEH KEY COPIES
197714
$154.35
45 OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS
BUILDING SIGN/SOCIAL SERVICES
197715
$4,819.31
46 PDQ ENTERPRISES INC
FORKLIFT RENTAL
197716
$3,024.71
47 PEPPERTREE AUTO
REPAIRS/SMOG CHECK
197718
$960.00
48 PILAR TRUJILLO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197719
$1,000.00
49 POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO
AUTO/BUS BATTERY
197720
$563.26
50 PUENTE HILLS FORD LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FORD PARTS
197721
$614.63
51 RENE GONZALEZ
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197722
$1,000.00
52 RIO HONDO COMM COLLEGE DISTRICT
ENROLLMENT AND MATERIAL FEES
197723
$237.10
53 MARGARITA L. RIOS
CCCA SUMMIT REIMBURSEMENT
197724
$50.00
54 RELIABLE MONITORING SERVICES
METHANE DETECT SERVICES
197725
$1,267.00
55 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
197726
$5,349.88
56 SAUL ESCOBEDO
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197727
$1,000.00
57 SECTRAN SECURITY INC
CASH CARRIER SERVICES/FINANCE
197728
$1,812.54
58 WM CURBSIDE LLC
CURBSIDE OIL PICKUPS
197729
$354.75
59 THE ARROYO GROUP
HEART OF NORWALK REVITALIZATION
197731
$148,607.25
60 THE LEFLORE GROUP LLC
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
197732
$2,220.00
61 THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
LEGAL ADVICE/24-59
197733
$1,010.25
62 WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
FIELD PATROL UNIFORMS
197734
$33.08
63 TOILET PARTITIONS EXPERTS INC
TOILET PARTITION INSTALL
197735
$4,256.00
64 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC
ADDITIONAL SERVICE/AMENDMENT NO.1
197736
$54,108.75
65 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CA
CALIFORNIA STATE REGISTRATION FEES
197737
$447.54
66 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CALCARD OFFSET/SEPTEMBER 24
197738
$258,771.57
67 VANESSA SANCHEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197739
$500.00
68 VERDANT BRANDED INC
ANNIVERSARY POLOS
197740
$3,578.29
69 VERNOLAS TOW SERVICE
ON CALL TOWING SERVICES
197741
$300.00
70 VIDIFLO LLC
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERING
197742
$500.00
71 WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
197743
$10,000.77
72 ANGELA GARNICA GARCIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197744
$1,250.82
73 ARACELI AVITIA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197745
$694.41
74 ASHLEY MARIE LEVARIO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197746
$2,224.98
75 ELIZABETH L PIMENTEL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197747
$749.48
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
76 ERENDIRA TORRES SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197748
$891.61
77 ILIANA SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197749
$1,388.83
78 JOHN M RUIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197750
$681.63
79 JUAN JOSE LEMUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197751
$597.30
80 KATHERINE MARIE HERRERA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197752
$1,510.74
81 KIMBERLY LUNA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197753
$1,301.96
82 MICHELLE YVETTE ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197754
$612.90
83 NANCY MICHELLE SANCHEZ ROSAS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197755
$1,405.50
84 PATRICIA LYNN MORIEL
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197756
$968.46
85 ROCIO LOPEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197757
$985.10
86 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197758
$1,842.00
87 YOLANDA MORAGA DA SILVA
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197759
$1,300.33
88 ZOILA ELIZABETH MAZARIEGOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
197760
$4,226.83
89 IRMA L MENDOZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
197761
$874.44
90 MA CARMEN VASQUEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
197762
$2,957.13
91 MARIA SILVA DE RIOS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
197763
$1,783.21
92 MARISA RAFAELA ZAMUDIO
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
197764
$625.41
93 NADINE MCGUIRE
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
197765
$5,136.57
94 NAYANA SRIYANI WITHANA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
197766
$281.32
95 OSCAR ROBERTO CORTEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
197767
$4,441.60
96 RAQUEL SILVA
CHILD CARE/AUGUST 24
197768
$694.42
97 VALERIA SANDOVAL
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
197769
$1,797.55
98 ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
PARKING LOT RESURFACING
197770
$325,432.00
99 ROBERTO CARLOS GONZALEZ
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
197771
$1,200.00
100
CALIFORNIA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
CTA REGISTRATION
197772
$500.00
101
CITY OF DOWNEY
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
197773
$380,204.50
102
CORELOGIC INC
NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION
197774
$290.07
103
CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC
BUILDING & SAFETY
197775
$542.32
104
CYNTHIA J LUJAN
PAINT AND SIP EVENT
197776
$300.00
105
HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER INC
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
197777
$1,044.12
106
KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
RE-ISSUE CHECK#196514
197778
$14,605.50
107
EDGESOFT INC
BUILDING/PLANNING
197779
$72,500.00
108
JENNIFER SUSAN PEREZ
STIPEND REIMBURSEMENT
197780
$107.91
109
YVONNE SANDOVAL
ANNIVERSARY CATERING
197781
$1,745.00
110
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197782
$3,355.34
111
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
197783
$135.00
112
SCI CALIFORNIA FUNERAL SERVICES INC
FUNERAL ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICES
197784
$500.00
113
NORWALK LIONS CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRIBUTIONS
197785
$400.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
114
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
FINANCE/WATER BLUE ENVELOPES
197786
$3,148.74
115
R & R FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES
197787
$463.53
116
ROSALEE SANTA ANA
TUITION/TXTBOOK REIMBURSEMENT
197788
$291.79
117
S&J SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES/WATER
197789
$2,648.72
118
SCOTT L DELL
DRUM CIRCLE CLASS
197790
$200.00
119
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197791
$4.35
120
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
PARKER ADJUSTMENT/AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
197793
$2,950.72
121
TEAM DARE LLC
SEPTEMBER SWIM MEET
197794
$215.50
122
WILLIAM J WADLEY INC
FIELD PATROL UNIFORMS
197795
$139.85
123
THERESA A CLARK
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
197796
$500.00
124
TRACY MCMULLEN
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197797
$275.00
125
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
197798
$59.90
126
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
197799
$275.79
127
PHASE II SYSTEMS, A CA CORP
HOURLY EMPLOYEE/SEPTEMBER 24
197800
$43,358.33
128
ALEJANDRO ARRIAGA ARROYO
UTILITY BILL REFUND
197801
$73.18
129
ARCADIS US INC
WATER LOSS REPORT
197802
$11,638.50
130
BALITA MEDIA INC
LEGAL NOTICE #24-64
197803
$600.00
131
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO
RE-ISSUE CHECK 196510
197804
$1,325.00
132
SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX
197805
$115.81
133
CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW TESTING
197806
$2,365.00
134
DATA TICKET INC
ADMINISTRATION CITE SERVICES
197807
$720.00
135
FEDERAL FINGERPRINTING INC
FINGERPRINT SERVICES
197808
$525.00
136
FIRST PLACE GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS
GLASS REPLACEMENT
197809
$3,550.00
137
FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197810
$8,932.91
138
GILLIG LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER BUS PARTS
197811
$7,496.60
139
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197812
$4,008.18
140
GREENCYCLE
TREE SECTION
197813
$583.44
141
H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AUTO PARTS
197814
$717.89
142
HDL COREN & CONE
ACFR STATISTICAL PACKAGE
197815
$695.00
143
JESSICA SERVIN
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197816
$500.00
144
JOE A GONSALVES & SON
LOBBYING FIRM
197817
$2,420.00
145
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROGRAM
197818
$6,468.00
146
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
CRIME SURPRESS
197819
$13,455.65
147
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197820
$20,932.19
148
LINDA LEMMON
UTILITY BILL REFUND
197821
$64.25
149
MACHAN SIGN COMPANY
CUSTOM SIGNS
197822
$3,219.30
150
MAJESTIC TROPHY & AWARDS
HALLOW FEST MEDALS
197823
$2,425.50
151
SHAILA M ABDULLAH
FALL 24 BROCHURES
197824
$3,472.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
152
N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH MONTHLY INSPECTION
197825
$608.00
153
NICOLE NAONE
PARK RESERVATION FORFEIT
197826
$475.00
154
NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
197827
$250.00
155
NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CONTRIBUTION
197828
$500.00
156
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
MAGNETS
197829
$964.69
157
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
LANDSCAPE SVC/AUG 2024
197831
$118,475.52
158
ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
197832
$482.90
159
ROSALEE MIRA CANTADA SANTA ANA
CALIFORNIA OES CONFERENCE
197833
$427.40
160
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197834
$490.53
161
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
MAINTENANCE NASC
197835
$3,456.28
162
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
197836
$258.90
163
WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
SUPPLIES AND CHEMICALS
197837
$6,878.62
164
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
CITYWIDE TRIMMING AND TREE SERVICES
197838
$111,531.55
165
ALAN'S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER INC
CHOP SAW REPAIRS
197839
$1,548.39
166
AM PLUMBING AND ROOTER INC
PLUMBING SERVICES
197840
$400.00
167
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
197841
$356.38
168
B & W COMMUNICATIONS INC
RADIO REPAIR AND SERVICE
197842
$48.00
169
BECNEL UNIFORMS
BUS UNIFORMS
197843
$672.78
170
BETHANI CARDENAS
CJPIA MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENT
197844
$194.52
171
SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING CO
HOT MIX
197845
$1,779.15
172
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
WORK EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION
197846
$108.89
173
CHIEFTAIN BAND BOOSTERS OF SFHS
CONTRIBUTION
197847
$750.00
174
CUMMINS INC
CUMMINS SOFTWARE
197848
$2,680.71
175
CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW TESTING
197849
$125.00
176
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
197850
$178.36
177
HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL
197851
$455.00
178
MONTEBELLO AUTO GROUP LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PARTS
197852
$306.12
179
DREAM FLOOR COVERING INC
CARPET INSTALLATION
197853
$3,415.32
180
DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
PAINT SUPPLIES
197854
$429.51
181
GILLIG LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER BUS PARTS
197855
$3,948.59
182
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197856
$23,759.25
183
WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
197857
$209.06
184
H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SHOP SUPPLIES
197858
$395.03
185
IDECO INC
INSPECTION AND STORAGE TANK
197859
$1,980.00
186
JANA STUARD
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
197860
$500.00
187
JOEY BOOTS BUILDERS
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
197861
$33,358.00
188
JOSE LUIS VELASQUEZ JR
PROJECTOR SERVICES
197862
$450.00
189
LIBERTY UTILITIES CORP
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
197863
$12,796.73
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
190
M & M EMBROIDERY DESIGN INC
UNIFORM POLO/JACKETS
197864
$629.20
191
CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
DJ SERVICES
197865
$350.00
192
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
197866
$171.00
193
MASTER POWDER COATING INC
FRAME PARK SIGN
197867
$700.00
194
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
197868
$72.93
195
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
CITY PROJECT NUMBER 7859
197869
$3,378.00
196
NORWALK GOAL CAR WASH
CAR WASH VEHICLE #172723
197870
$27.00
197
PACIFIC TRUCK EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY/SERVICES REPAIR
197871
$452.72
198
PEPPERTREE AUTO
REPAIRS/SMOG CHECK
197872
$40.00
199
ROBERT THEODORE DRIESLEIN
PRESENTATION FOLDERS
197873
$165.38
200
PSOMAS
NTS TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
197874
$7,755.48
201
PUENTE HILLS FORD LLC
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER FORD PARTS
197875
$231.24
202
R & R FIRE PROTECTION
EXTINGUISHER TESTING
197876
$886.00
203
RAIN BARRELS INTERNATIONAL LLC
RAIN BARREL DISTRIBUTION
197877
$546.98
204
THE DOOR OF HOPE YOUTH & FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION
197878
$750.00
205
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC
TEMPORARY STAFF SERVICES
197879
$4,226.25
206
SC COMMERCIAL LLC
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY LUBRICANTS
197880
$11,750.15
207
SO CALIF SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA
PARADE BAND JUDGES
197881
$2,450.00
208
SECTRAN SECURITY INC
CASH CARRIER SERVICES/TRANSIT
197882
$766.99
209
GJKG, INC
RE-ISSUE CHECK 196528
197883
$215.00
210
SONIA CRUZ
FLAG FOOTBALL REFUND
197884
$36.00
211
ST LINUS SCHOOL
CONTRIBUTION
197885
$500.00
212
RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
197886
$1,000.00
213
TOLAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC
SOLAR SHELTER SIGN
197887
$249,110.98
214
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
REPAIR TRANSIT
197888
$4,280.00
215
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
197889
$962.06
216
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
EYE WASH STATION
197890
$295.46
217
VERNOLAS TOW SERVICE
ON CALL TOWING SERVICES
197891
$1,450.00
218
SELECT ELECTRIC INC
RELEASE RETENTION
197892
$79,925.42
219
SELECT ELECTRIC INC
RELEASE RETENTION
197893
$12,101.62
220
SELECT ELECTRIC INC
RELEASE RETENTION
197894
$5,403.45
221
ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SERVICES/JUNE 2024
V19031
$23,348.10
222
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V19032
$216.00
223
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
V19033
$12,000.00
224
ASSET PERFORMANCE GROUP LLC
PARKING CITATION PROCESSING FEE
V19034
$13,237.56
225
ERIKA BARAJAS DIAZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19035
$1,250.23
226
JACKELINE CHAVEZ MORENO
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19036
$681.63
227
JALEN EMON WALKER
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19037
$625.41
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
228
MARIA CRUZ MARTINEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19038
$2,067.12
229
MARISOL MORALES
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19039
$1,250.82
230
MELISHA RENEE BINNS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19040
$1,556.07
231
ROSELIA CALDERON
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19041
$2,634.71
232
THIA ARIANNE BARKSDALE
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19042
$1,388.82
233
VANESSA MOLLY DYCUS
CHILD CARE STAGE 1/AUGUST 24
V19043
$1,262.44
234
ALYSSA DARLENE LOMELI
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
V19044
$1,312.10
235
AMERICA A GOMEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19045
$2,844.69
236
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD CARE/AUGUST 24
V19046
$681.63
237
CELINA MONIQUE PRIEST
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19047
$656.05
238
ERIKA BARAJAS DIAZ
CHILD CARE/AUGUST 24
V19048
$22.84
239
JAIME PALAFOX
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19049
$6,025.29
240
JAYLEEN DESTINEE SOSA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
V19050
$1,388.84
241
MARIA ERIKA MADRIGAL CEJA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19051
$1,481.06
242
MARISOL ORTEGA HERNANDEZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
V19052
$1,593.87
243
LAVISH HARRIS
CHILD CARE STAGE 3/AUGUST 24
V19053
$894.43
244
MER ED LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19054
$2,325.55
245
ROSELIA CALDERON
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19055
$10,906.09
246
SOCORRO MARQUARDT
CHILD CARE STAGE 2/AUGUST 24
V19056
$2,355.47
247
VANESSA MOLLY DYCUS
CHILD CARE/AUGUST 24
V19057
$1,250.23
248
ALEGEUS
EMPLOYEE ADJUSTMENT/AUGUST
V19058
$7,358.00
249
CALPERS
ACT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADJUSTMENT
V19059
$496,443.53
250
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTION/PPE 081724
V19060
$175,540.25
251
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/PPE 091424
V19061
$1,687.06
252
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDINGS/PPE 092024
V19062
$330.00
253
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PPE 091424
V19063
$35,879.23
254
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PPE 091424
V19064
$28,553.89
255
PAYMENTUS
PAYMENT PROCESING/SEPTEMBER 24
V19065
$1,522.95
256
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
V19066
$147,516.88
257
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL/PPE 091424
V19067
$605,735.18
258
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGES/AQUATIC CENTER
V19068
$76.46
259
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V19069
$360.00
260
NANCY GALICIA
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V19070
$144.00
261
RICHARDS WATSON AND GERSHON INC
LEGAL SERVICES/AUGUST 2024
V19071
$1,035.14
262
SANDRA JACOBO ANDRADE
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V19072
$148.50
263
ALVAREZ-GLASMAN & COLVIN
LEGAL SERVICES/JULY 2024
V19073
$29,902.68
264
JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC
SERVICE SPORTS COMPLEX
V19074
$71.61
265
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V19075
$72.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
266
CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
FINANCIAL SYSTEM APPLICATION SERVICE
V19076
$15,574.32
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
*****Total Warrants**** $4,443,595.28
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
197717, 197730, 197792, 197830
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
September 24, 2024 through October 7, 2024
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2024.10.09 10:11:32 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 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 Manager Consultant
Jay Kasondra, Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7242 - ACCEPT WORK FOR EXCELSIOR DRIVE AND
BLOOMFIELD AVENUE SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN IMPROVEMENTS
Background:
On December 5, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $64,720 for Excelsior Drive and Bloomfield Avenue Speed Feedback Sign Improvements. Work scope includes supply and installation of four speed feedback signs at the subject intersection.
Final project costs are $73,419.99 and the work was satisfactorily completed on July 22, 2024. Additional work for concrete replacements in the amount of $9,700 is within the contingency amount and was required to complete the project.
Contract Value Contingency Total Completed Work
Value
Balance
$64,720.00 $9,700.00 $74,420.00 $73,419.99 $1,000.01
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project is available through approved/available Fiscal Year 2023/24 Measure “M” Bond proceeds. No General Fund Monies are used for this project. Unexpended funds are available for reprogramming.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
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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, Reinvest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council accept the work completed by Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $73,419.99 for Excelsior Drive and Bloomfield Avenue Speed Feedback Sign Improvements.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-53 – AGREEMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-
CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE PERMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE
LOGISTICS AGENCY - ENERGY FOR GROUNDWATER CLEANUP AT THE
NORWALK TANK FARM
Background:
The City received a request from the Water Replenishment District (WRD) for a Non- Consumptive Water Use Permit (NCWUP) related to their groundwater cleanup program. The WRD has the authority to issue pumping right exemptions under a NCWUP to water purveyors in the Central Basin for groundwater treatment programs that remedy groundwater contamination and do not put the treated water to beneficial use. Groundwater pumped under a NCWUP will not count against the City’s water rights. This authority is described in Section II1.B.7 of the Central Basin Third Amended Judgment (Judgment).
The former Defense Fuel Support Point – Norwalk, also called the Norwalk Tank Farm (Site) is located at 15306 Norwalk Boulevard. Aboveground storage tanks were previously used at the site to store and distribute jet fuel to military installations in the western United States. Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline, L.P. (SFPP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. leases an easement on the Site that includes pipelines for conveying fuels. Under the clean-up orders and oversight of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, the United States Defense Logistics Agency - Energy (DLA-Energy) and SFPP have been performing ongoing environmental remediation at the Site which includes remediation and treatment of contaminated groundwater and soil. The primary chemicals of concern at the Site include petroleum hydrocarbons (fuel products), benzene, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), and 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA).
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In June 2019, the WRD Board of Directors granted a NCWUP (Resolution No. 19-1098) for assignment to DLA-Energy by the City for the extraction of up to 14 acre-feet per year by DLA- Energy for remediation at the Site. The 5-year term of the NCWUP (Resolution No. 19-1098) expired on February 2, 2024. WRD received an application for a renewal NCWUP from Apex Companies on behalf of DLA-Energy in April 2024 to continue their remediation activities.
The City is not a responsible party, partner, or participant in the clean-up effort by DLA- Energy. However, since DLA-Energy is not a party to the Judgment, a party needs to petition for the NCWUP and then assign it to DLA-Energy. The City is a party with water rights in the Central Basin and has previously entered into agreements and assigned the NCWUP to DLA- Energy. This has allowed DLA-Energy to extract groundwater for their remediation project. If approved by City Council, the WRD Board will adopt a resolution to issue a pumping rights exemption.
The renewed NCWUP would be granted for an additional five years with pumping not to exceed
57.5 acre feet for the five-year period (11.5 acre feet per year). The conditions of this project are consistent with the criteria outlined in Section 111.B.7 of the Judgment, City Resolution No. 24- 53, agreement for assignment of NCWUP, and a forthcoming WRD resolution (Resolution No. 24-1228).
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORWALK APPROVING A NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE PERMIT FOR
GROUNDWATER CLEANUP IN THE CITY OF NORWALK AT THE NORWALK TANK FARM SITE FOR THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - ENERGY; and
b. approve an agreement with Defense Logistics Agency – Energy, for Assignment of a Non- Consumptive Water Use Permit, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, for Assignment of a Non-Consumptive Water Use Permit, and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-53
RESOLUTION NO. 24-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING A NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE PERMIT FOR
GROUNDWATER CLEANUP IN THE CITY OF NORWALK AT THE
NORWALK TANK FARM SITE FOR THE UNITED STATES DEFENSE
LOGISTICS AGENCY - ENERGY
WHEREAS, Norwalk maintains groundwater rights in the Central Groundwater Basin pursuant to the Judgment entered in Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District, et al. v. Adams, et al., LASC Case No. 786656 (the “Judgment”); and WHEREAS, the United States Defense Logistics Agency - Energy (DLA Energy), is not a party to the Judgment, yet is carrying out a groundwater clean-up effort at the former Defense Fuel Support Point – Norwalk, also known as the “Norwalk Tank Farm”, (Site) located at 15306 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, to address a problem where soil and groundwater has been contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons (fuel products), benzene, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), and 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA); and
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk (City) is not in any manner affiliated with or a responsible party, partner, or participant in the clean-up effort by DLA Energy; and WHEREAS, the City and DLA Energy recognize that DLA Energy clean-up project at the Site is intended to remedy or ameliorate soil and groundwater contamination in the Central Groundwater Basin; and
WHEREAS, Section III(B)(7) of the Judgment allows the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (“WRD”) to issue a Non-Consumptive Water Use Permit (“Permit”), upon certain terms and conditions, to a party to the Judgment so that groundwater extractions by an operator of a groundwater clean-up project are not debited against the adjudicated rights of any party to the Judgment; and WHEREAS, the WRD will grant a Permit to DLA Energy pursuant to a WRD Board approved resolution, the force and effect of which is expressly conditioned upon the City’s assignment of its rights under the Permit to DLA Energy in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City and DLA Energy desire to enter into an Agreement for Assignment of a Non-consumptive Water Use Permit (Agreement) whereby the City agrees to assign its rights to extract groundwater pursuant to the Permit to DLA Energy for use by DLA Energy in carrying out its clean-up project at the Site; and WHEREAS, the Permit and the Agreement will be granted for five years with pumping not to exceed 57.5 acre feet for the five-year period (11.5 acre feet per year), and the conditions of this project are consistent with the criteria outlined in Section 111.B.7 of the Judgment, the Permit, the Agreement, this resolution, and a forthcoming WRD Board approved resolution (Resolution No. 24-1228).
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2 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 execute, or approve, all documents necessary to obtain a Non-Consumptive Water Use Permit for the groundwater clean-up project at the former Defense Fuel Support Point – Norwalk, also known as the “Norwalk Tank Farm” site, and to execute an Agreement for Assignment of a Non-Consumptive Water Use Permit with the United States Defense Logistics Agency - Energy; and any amendments, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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 deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of October 2024.
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-54 – APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEASURE A FUNDING Background:
In 1992 and 1996, Los Angeles County voters approved two local parks funding measures called Proposition A. The 1992 Proposition A created the Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) and generated annual revenue of $52 million until its expiration in 2015. The 1996 Proposition A generated $28 million annually and expired in 2019. Since 1992, RPOSD awarded grant funds for more than 1,500 projects for parks, recreational, cultural, and community facilities, beaches, and open spaces throughout the county.
The Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure, or Measure A, was developed to meet current and future park needs throughout the County of Los Angeles. A Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment was completed in 2015, and the ballot measure was approved by voters in 2016, including formula-based allocations to agencies throughout the study area and competitive grants open to public agencies, non-profit organizations, and schools. In order to apply for and accept Measure A funds, RPOSD requires a resolution from the City of Norwalk. Staff has prepared for consideration Resolution No, 24-54 authorizing the City to submit grant applications for Measure A funding. An agreement is also required, which has been prepared and attached.
Fiscal Impact:
This agreement and resolution have no fiscal impact. The use of the City’s Measure A allocation does not require matching funds.
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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 and Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. Resolution No. 24-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING THE
BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS; and
b. Approve an agreement between the City of Norwalk and the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District authorizing the receipt of Measure As funding; and
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 24-54
2. Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS
FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the voters of the County of Los Angeles on November 8, 2016, approved the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure (Measure A); and
WHEREAS, Measure A also designated the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary policies and procedures governing the application for grant funds under Measure A; and WHEREAS, the District’s policies and procedures require the governing body of the City of Norwalk to approve of the filing of an application before submission of said application to the District; and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the City of Norwalk must comply with; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk will enter into Agreement with the District to provide funds for acquisition projects, development projects, and/or programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Approves the blanket authority to file applications with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funds for projects or programs; and
Section 2.Certifies that the City of Norwalk understands the assurances and will comply with the assurances in the application form; Section 3.Appoints the City Manager, or their designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of projects or programs; and Section 4.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.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of October 2024.
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement
1 PARTIES TO AGREEMENT
RPOSD: GRANTEE:
Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District
1000 South Fremont Avenue, Unit #40
Building A-9 East, Ground Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
City of Norwalk
12700 Norwalk Boulevard
Norwalk CA 90650
This Annual Allocation Grant Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Norwalk (“Grantee”) and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (“RPOSD”). Grantee agrees to complete Annual Allocation projects as described in any Notice to Proceed (“NTP”), a subordinate agreement executed wholly within and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, approved by RPOSD, acting through the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, and pursuant to Measure A.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, RPOSD, acting through the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Measure A, is authorized by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacity as the governing body of the RPOSD, to implement Measure A and administer Measure A grants;
WHEREAS, Grantee is a public entity eligible for Annual Allocation awards; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized by Measure A;
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations herein, RPOSD and Grantee agree as follows:
Definitions
Annual Allocations: Annual grant funds allocated pursuant to Section 5, subdivision (b) of Measure A.
Board of RPOSD: The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors acting in its capacity as the governing body of the RPOSD.
Attachment 2
2 Good Standing: Good Standing is when an agency or organization is in compliance with all requirements stated in the guidelines, policies, and procedures of RPOSD for both Proposition A and Measure A. Good Standing is required of Grantees in order for payment requests to be processed and to receive or apply for any grant funds from RPOSD.
Grants Administration Manual (GAM): The document that details the policies and procedures for administering grants awarded by RPOSD. From time to time, it shall be amended or changed by RPOSD as described in this agreement.
Grants Management System (GMS): The online Grants Management System used by RPOSD to track Measure A grant-funded projects.
Measure A: The Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure to levy a special tax and issuing bonds approved by voters on November 8, 2016.
Notice to Proceed (NTP): A subordinate agreement executed wholly within and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, for the performance of deliverables as described in the Notice to Proceed (Attachment A). Upon issuance by RPOSD, the NTP confirms approval of an identified project and a specified grant amount and authorizes Grantee to commence performance of said project. The NTP shall include the specifics of the approved project, such as the scope of work, funding award, and performance period for the project.
NTP Performance Period: The timeframe within which Grantee is to complete a project as detailed in each Work Plan. Project costs must be incurred within the NTP Performance Period for each project to be eligible for reimbursement.
Project: Acquisition, development, planning and design/or innovation projects utilizing Annual Allocation funding, and as set forth in an executed NTP.
Scope of Work: Grantee’s written description of tasks and deliverables for a project, as set forth in the Work Plan.
Work Plan: A plan that details the proposed elements of a project: scope of work, deliverables, timeline, budget, land tenure, perpetuity plan, community engagement plan, funding acknowledgement, and attachments (as needed).
3 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Article 1: Conditions
A. This Agreement applies to all grant funds allocated to Grantee for projects which Grantee has applied for, and which have been approved by RPOSD, as evidenced by the issuance of an NTP.
B. The Work Plan and its required attachments, and any subsequent changes or additions approved by RPOSD, are hereby incorporated in this Agreement as though set forth in full.
C. The GAM, and any subsequent changes or additions thereto, and the Measure A Resolution are also hereby incorporated in this Agreement as though set forth in full.
D. As per the approved NTP(s), RPOSD grants the Grantee a sum of money not to exceed the budget amount, in consideration and on the condition that the sum be solely expended for the purposes set forth in the NTP Scope of Work for the approved Work Plan and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
E. Grantee acknowledges that it may be required to furnish any additional funds necessary to complete the project approved in the NTP.
F. Any non-recreational use of the project area must be preapproved in writing by RPOSD, and if approved, Grantee agrees that any gross income earned from such non- recreational uses of the project shall be used for recreation development, additional acquisition, operation or maintenance at the project site, unless RPOSD approves otherwise in writing.
G. Grantee agrees that any gross income that accrues to a grant-assisted development project authorized by the NTP during and/or as part of the construction, from sources other than the intended recreational uses, also shall be used for further development of that particular project described in the NTP, unless RPOSD approves otherwise in writing.
Article 2: Term of Agreement
This Agreement is effective upon the date it is fully executed by the Grantee and Director of RPOSD or their designees (“Effective Date”) and will remain in effect in perpetuity unless terminated by RPOSD upon written notice.
Article 3: Counterparts and Electronic Signatures
A. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
4 Agreement. The email or electronic signature of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate originals.
B. RPOSD and Grantee hereby agree to regard electronic representations of original signatures of authorized officers of each party, when appearing in appropriate places on the Amendments and received via communications facilities (email or electronic signature), as legally sufficient evidence that such legally binding signatures have been affixed to Amendments to this Agreement.
Article 4: Grant Funds
Grantee will not be entitled to any payment by RPOSD under this Agreement except pursuant to an authorized NTP for each project. Grant funds will be disbursed and used solely by the Grantee in accordance with the Work Plan defined in the NTP for each project, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Grantee may not combine or carryover funds remaining in one project to another. Grantee understands that grant funds are not a gift and agrees that RPOSD is granting funds for Grantee to complete the work authorized in each NTP.
Article 5: Expenditure of Grant Funds and Allocation of Funds Between Budget Items
Grantee shall expend grant funds consistent with the approved NTP, which incorporates by reference the Work Plan. Any revisions to the budget that attempts to shift funds from approved budget items into a different category must be identified in a revised Work Plan within the GMS and approved in advance by RPOSD. RPOSD may withhold payment for items which exceed the amount allocated in the Work Plan which have not received the approval required herein. Any RPOSD approved increase in the funding for any budgeted item may result in a corresponding decrease in the funding for one or more other budgeted items.
Article 6: Project Costs and Reimbursements
RPOSD shall reimburse to Grantee, in accordance with the authorized NTP’s budget, a total amount not to exceed the amount of the NTP, as follows:
A. RPOSD shall reimburse funds for eligible costs incurred to date, up to 90% of the grant amount specified in the NTP, upon the Grantee’s satisfactory progress and upon submission of an electronic claim form(s), which shall be submitted no more frequently than every 45 days. RPOSD shall disburse the final 10% upon the Grantee’s satisfactory completion of the project, submission of required documentation, and approval by RPOSD. Project costs must be incurred within the NTP Performance Period to be eligible for reimbursement.
5 B. Grantee shall request reimbursements by submitting a claim to RPOSD through the GMS and complete all forms and requirements of the claim process. RPOSD will only reimburse for actual costs incurred and verified. The form shall also indicate cumulative expenditures to date and expenditures during the reporting period.
C. Claim for reimbursement must be signed by Grantee’s authorized representative.
Each claim form shall be accompanied by:
1. All receipts and any other source documents for direct expenditures and costs that Grantee seeks reimbursement for.
2. Invoices from vendor(s) that Grantee engaged to complete any portion of the work funded under this Agreement and proof of payment (credit card statement, cleared checks) and any other source documents for costs incurred and expenditures by any such vendor(s), unless RPOSD makes a specific exemption in writing.
D. RPOSD, in its sole discretion, may deny reimbursement requests that do not comply with reimbursement requirements or lack sufficient documentation.
Article 7: Indirect Overhead Costs
Grantee may request reimbursement of its indirect overhead costs in accordance with the GAM.
Article 8: Project Completion
Grantee shall complete the project by the Performance Period identified in the approved NTP.
Upon completion of a project, Grantee shall provide RPOSD with evidence of completion by submitting:
1. All deliverables specified in the Work Plan, each in a format(s) approved by RPOSD (for example, paper, digital, photographic);
2. Electronic submission of the final claim;
3. All required documentation as required by RPOSD.
6 Article 9: Deed Restriction
Grantee shall cause to be recorded on the title of any real property acquired and/or developed with funds from the Measure, a deed restriction requiring compliance with the Measure A resolution, in perpetuity consistent with the applicable provisions in the GAM.
Article 10: Funding Acknowledgement
Grantee is required to acknowledge RPOSD’s financial assistance for each project that has been awarded funding consistent with the conditions set forth in the GAM, which may include, without limitation: (1) printed and promotional materials, (2) social media, and (3) project signage.
Article 11: Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of the Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable.
Article 12: Change of Use/Disposal
To use the property only for the purposes of Measure A and to make no other use, sale, or disposition of the property, except as described in Paragraph (A).
(A) If the use of the property acquired through grants pursuant to this resolution is changed to one other than a use permitted under the category from which the funds were provided, or the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, an amount equal to the (1) amount of the grant, (2) the fair market value of the real property, or (3) the proceeds from the portion of such property acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with the grant, whichever is greater, shall be used by the recipient for a purpose authorized in that category or shall be reimbursed to the Parks Fund and shall be available for a use authorized in that category.
If the property sold or otherwise disposed of is less than the entire interest in the property originally acquired, developed, improved, rehabilitated or restored with the grant, an amount equal to the proceeds or the fair market value of the property interest sold or otherwise disposed of, whichever is greater, shall be used by the Grantee for a purpose authorized in that category or shall be reimbursed to the Parks Fund and be available for a use authorized in that category. Nothing in this Section shall limit a Public Agency from transferring property acquired pursuant to this order to the National Park Service or the State Park System, with or without consideration.
7 In either instance, Grantee must provide documentation to RPOSD detailing the benefits that the disposal or partial disposal of property will provide to the residents of Los Angeles County, consistent with Measure A.
Article 13: Community Outreach and Engagement
Grantee must conduct community outreach and engagement that meet the minimum requirements, as defined in the GAM, with the intent to ensure that communities throughout Los Angeles County are aware of and can help determine spending priorities for their projects, and to facilitate a transparent process by which agencies report use of Measure A funds.
Article 14: Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold RPOSD, its officers, and employees harmless from and against any and all liability to any third party for or from loss, damage or injury to persons or property in any manner arising out of, or incident to, the performance of this Contract or the planning, arranging, implementing, sponsoring or conducting of the Project or any other operation, or activity by the Grantee; and from all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, in any action or liability arising under this Contract or the planning, arranging, implementing, sponsoring or conducting of the Project or any other operation, or activity by the Grantee. RPOSD shall have no liability for any debts, liabilities, deficits, or cost overruns of the Grantee. Grantee and RPOSD agree that the liability of the RPOSD hereunder shall be limited to the payment of the grant monies pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the GAM. Any contracts entered into, or other obligations or liabilities incurred by, Grantee in connection with the Project or otherwise relating to this Agreement shall be the sole responsibility of Grantee, and RPOSD shall have no obligation or liability whatsoever thereunder or with respect thereto.
Article 15: Performance and Development
A. Grantee agrees to promptly submit any reports or documentation that RPOSD may request.
B. If the project described in the approved NTP includes development, Grantee shall ensure that projects adhere to environmental and sustainability efforts consistent with the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Healthy Communities and Urban Greening Program; Natural Lands, Open Spaces and Local Beaches, Water Conservation and Watershed Protection Program; Regional Recreation Facilities, Multi-Use Trails and Accessibility Program. Examples including but are not limited to: sustainability, cost- saving energy efficiency, weatherization, stormwater capture, water efficiency, including irrigation efficiency, use of reclaimed water or stormwater, and use of climate and site appropriate native California tree and plant materials.
8 C. If the project described in the approved NTP includes acquisition of real property, Grantee agrees to furnish RPOSD with evidence of title, such as preliminary title reports. RPOSD, at its sole discretion, shall determine whether the evidence is acceptable under this Agreement. Grantee agrees in negotiated purchases to correct, prior to or at the close of escrow, any defects of title that in the opinion of RPOSD might interfere with the operation of the Project. In condemnation actions, such title defects must be eliminated by the final judgment.
Article 16: Amendments
As provided herein, no amendment (including without limitation, deletions) of any of the terms or conditions of the Agreement will be effective unless provided in writing signed by all parties. It is the responsibility of Grantee to ensure that any person who signs an amendment on its behalf is duly authorized to do so.
Article 17: Compliance with Laws
Grantee shall at all times comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, directives, guidelines, and policies and procedures.
Article 18: Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
This Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. Grantee agrees and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California for all purposes regarding this Agreement and further agrees and consents that venue of any action brought hereunder will be exclusively in the County of Los Angeles.
Article 19: Notices
All notices permitted or required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing by mail with an email copy to [email protected].
Article 20: Audits, Accounting, Records
A. Grantee agrees to maintain accurate and complete financial records of its activities and operations relating to this Agreement and for each executed NTP in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
B. Grantee also agrees to retain such financial accounts, documents and records for a minimum of five (5) years following completion of each project.
9 C. Grantee and RPOSD agree that during regular office hours, RPOSD or its duly authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect and make copies of any books, records or reports of the other party pertaining to this Agreement or matters related thereto. Grantee agrees to maintain, and make available for RPOSD inspection, accurate records of all its costs, reimbursements and receipts with respect to its activities under this Agreement.
At any time during the term of this Agreement or at any time within five years after termination of this Agreement, authorized representatives of RPOSD may conduct an audit of Grantee for the purpose of verifying appropriateness and validity of expenditures that Grantee has submitted to RPOSD for reimbursement under the terms of this Agreement.
D. Grantee, within thirty (30) days of notification that an audit has resulted in the exception of expenditures, may dispute the audit findings in writing to RPOSD and provide RPOSD with records and/or documentation to support the expenditure claims.
RPOSD shall review this documentation and make a final determination as to the validity of the expenditures.
E. If Grantee has received all grant monies prior to the audit, or if remaining grant monies are insufficient, and if said audit reveals expenditures that cannot be verified or that were paid in violation of the terms of this Agreement, Measure A or the GAM, Grantee shall pay RPOSD an amount equal to these expenditures within sixty (60) days after receiving written notification of the expenditures disallowed and the reason for the disallowance.
Article 21: Computer Software
Grantee certifies that it has instituted and will employ systems and controls appropriate to ensure that, in the performance of this Agreement, RPOSD funds will not be used for the acquisition, operation or maintenance of computer software in violation of copyright laws.
Article 22: Nondiscrimination
Grantee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or place of residence in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement.
Article 23: Independent Capacity
This Agreement is by and between RPOSD and Grantee and is not intended to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association, as
10 between RPOSD and Grantee. The employees and agents of one party must not be, or be construed to be, the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever.
Article 24: Assignment
Grantee shall not assign, exchange, transfer, or delegate its rights or duties under this Agreement, whether in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of RPOSD, in its discretion.
Article 25: Good Standing
Good Standing is required of Grantees to receive any grant funds and processing of claims from RPOSD.
Article 26: Timeliness
Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
Article 27: Publicity of Project Information
Grantee shall give RPOSD the right and opportunity to use information gained from a project described in the approved NTP.
A. Grantee agrees to utilize best efforts to provide a minimum of 30 days’ notice of the project grand openings, inauguration, dedications, significance, and completion to RPOSD staff and to the County Supervisor’s Office in which the project described in a work plan is located, as well as to other appropriate public officials.
B. Grantee shall provide quality digital photographs of the pre-construction site and completed project described in the work plan to RPOSD. If unable to provide digital photographs (collectively, “Photographs”) then Grantee shall provide quality printed Photographs of the completed project described in the work plan.
Article 28: Authorization Warranty
Grantee represents and warrants that the person executing this Agreement on behalf of Grantee is an authorized agent who has actual authority to bind Grantee to each and every term, and condition, and obligation of this Agreement and that all requirements of the Grantee have been fulfilled to provide such actual authority.
11 Article 29: Conflict of Interest
A. No RPOSD employee whose position with RPOSD enables such employee to influence the award of this Agreement or any subsequent NTP, and no spouse or economic dependent of such employee, shall be employed in any capacity by Grantee or have any other direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement. No officer or employee of Grantee who may financially benefit from the performance of work hereunder shall in any way participate in RPOSD's approval, or ongoing evaluation, of such work, or in any way attempt to unlawfully influence RPOSD's approval or ongoing evaluation of such work.
B. Grantee shall comply with all conflict of interest laws, ordinances, and regulations now in effect, or hereafter to be enacted, during the term of this Agreement. Grantee warrants that it is not now aware of any facts that create a conflict of interest. If Grantee hereafter becomes aware of any facts that might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest, it shall immediately make full written disclosure of such facts to RPOSD. Full written disclosure shall include, but is not limited to, identification of all persons implicated and a complete description of all relevant circumstances.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article 30 shall be a material breach of this Agreement.
Article 30: Validity
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Article 31: Waiver
No waiver by RPOSD of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or of such provision. Failure of RPOSD to enforce at any time, or from time to time, any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver thereof. The rights and remedies set forth in this Article shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
Article 32: Long Term Obligations
A. With the written consent of RPOSD, Grantee may transfer property acquired with funds granted under this Agreement to another public agency; to a nonprofit organization authorized to acquire real property for park, wildlife, recreation, community, open space, or gang prevention and intervention purposes; or to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, National Park Service, or the US Forest Service, at de minimis cost, provided that approval by RPOSD is obtained prior to the
12 change and any such successor to the recipient assumes the obligations imposed under the Measure and to accept assignment of this Agreement. Under these conditions, Grantee shall not be required to reimburse RPOSD. Any such transfer must require the nonprofit or public entity acquiring the property to enter into a written contract with RPOSD and agree to comply with the terms of Measure A and this Agreement.
B. Grantee agrees to provide for reasonable public access to lands acquired in fee with grant monies, including the provision of parking and public restrooms, except when that access may interfere with resource protection.
C. All facilities shall be open to members of the public generally, as noted in the GAM.
Grantee agrees that property and facilities acquired or developed with Measure A funds as per this Agreement shall be available for inspection upon RPOSD’s request, in perpetuity.
D. Grantee agrees to maintain and operate in perpetuity the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated or restored with grant monies, subject to the provisions of Measure A and this Agreement.
E. Grantee agrees to take all reasonable measures to actively oppose, at its sole expense, any proposal or attempt to act upon, exercise, or assert claims as to reserved rights to the grant funded property that are contrary to the purposes of Measure A, GAM and/ or this Agreement, including but not limited to oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon substances; minerals; water; and/or riparian resources. The above notwithstanding, Grantee has no obligation hereunder to initiate litigation challenging any project or proposal based on a reserved right lawfully recorded against the grant funded property in real property records maintained by the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.
Article 33: Breach
A. Grantee agrees that compliance with the terms of this Agreement will have significant benefits to Los Angeles County and its constituents. Because such benefits exceed the amount of funds furnished under these provisions, Grantee agrees that any breach would result in incalculable loss, and therefore, any payment by the Grantee to RPOSD of an amount equal to the amount of the funds would be inadequate compensation.
In the event that Grantee breaches any of the terms, covenants, representations, or conditions of this Agreement, RPOSD may elect to enforce any and all remedies available at law or in equity, including without limitation, any of the following:
1. Prior to reimbursement of funds:
a. Withdrawal of an approved NTP;
2. After payment (partial or full) of a specific project approved through an NTP:
a. Seek specific performance of Grantee’s obligations under this Agreement;
13 b. Receive reimbursement of grant funds awarded under the NTP.
B. If RPOSD brings an action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, Grantee shall be responsible to pay RPOSD’s attorney’s fees and costs, including expert witness costs, if RPOSD prevails in said action.
C. The foregoing remedies are cumulative and may be exercised independently or in combination and are not exclusive to one another or to any other remedies available at law or in equity. In the event RPOSD must pursue any remedy hereunder and is the substantially prevailing party, RPOSD shall be awarded its costs and reasonable legal fees, including costs of collection.
Article 34: NTP Termination
RPOSD may withdraw, in whole or in part, an NTP and/or terminate this Agreement, and/or seek a refund of payments already made if RPOSD determines in its discretion that:
1. Facts have arisen, or situations have occurred, that fundamentally alter the expectations of the parties or make the purposes for an NTP or grant funds approved as contemplated infeasible or impractical;
2. Any material modifications in the scope or nature of a project have occurred from that which was presented in the NTP and such material modifications have not received the prior written approval of RPOSD;
3. Any statement or representation made by Grantee in the NTP, the grant status update report, and back up documents, or is otherwise untrue, inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect;
4. The results of RPOSD’s review of the grant status update report are not acceptable to RPOSD;
5. The project described in the NTP will not or cannot be completed by the NTP Performance Period or any extensions granted thereto or delays in the implementation of the project have occurred which, in RPOSD’s judgment, make the project impracticable;
6. Title to or encumbrances against the property are or become such that the Grantee is unable to complete the project described in the NTP and/or the property becomes unavailable for public use.
Article 35: Regulatory Requirements
A. Grantee will not enter into any contract, agreement, lease or similar arrangement, or agree to any amendment or modification to an existing contract, agreement, lease or
14 similar arrangement, that in RPOSD’s opinion, violates federal regulations restricting the use of funds from tax-exempt bonds. Any proposed operating contracts, leases, concession contracts, management contracts or similar arrangements with non- governmental entities that restrict the public use of the project site for (30) thirty consecutive days or more, must be reviewed by RPOSD prior to awarding as they relate to the project or project site in perpetuity. Any such contracts in existence must be disclosed prior to construction.
B. Grantee (or its representative) shall comply as lead agency with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code, Section 21000, et. seq.
CEQA documents must be recorded with and stamped by the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder.
Grantee shall add RPOSD to the notification list for CEQA requirements as stated in the GAM.
C. Grantee and RPOSD will conform to the requirements of Government Code Section 7920.000, et seq. in making all documents relating to this Agreement, the grant obtained and all other related matters available for public review during regular business hours. If an NTP involves acquisition of property, however, both RPOSD and Grantee may withhold from public review any and all documents exempted under Section 7928.705, prior to completion of said acquisition.
D. If RPOSD is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the contents of a Grantee’s submission under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Grantee agrees to defend and indemnify RPOSD from all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, in any action or liability arising under, or related to, the Public Records Act.
E. In order to maintain the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest on any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued for the purpose of providing the grant monies made available in this Agreement, Grantee covenants to comply with each applicable requirement of Section 103 and Sections 141 through 150, inclusive, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In furtherance of the foregoing covenant, Grantee hereby agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of RPOSD, (a) permit the use of any portion of the project(s) by any private person or entity, other than on such terms as may apply to the public generally; or (b) enter into any contract for the management or operation of the project or any portion thereof, except with a governmental agency or a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
F. Grantee and each County lobbyist or County lobbying firm, as defined in Los Angeles County Code Section 2.160.010, retained by the Grantee, shall fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance, Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.160. Failure on the
15 part of Grantee or any County lobbyist or County lobbying firm to fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, upon which RPOSD may terminate or suspend this Agreement.
16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantee and RPOSD have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the latter day, month and year written below.
GRANTEE:
By: ________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT:
By: ______________________________
Director / Administrator
Date: ____________________________
Agreement No. A57
ATTACHMENT A
1 Date
Grantee Information
NOTICE TO PROCEED
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD)
AGREEMENT NO. (ENTER NUMBER)
NTP NO. (ENTER NUMBER)
STUDY AREA NO. (ENTER NUMBER)
(ENTER NAME OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS PROJECT)
This Notice to Proceed (“NTP”), a subordinate agreement executed wholly within and subject to the provisions of Agreement No. _________(Enter Number), dated (Enter Date) ("Agreement”), confirms approval of your Annual Allocations Project, as described in your Work Plan dated (Enter Date), for the project described as (Enter Project) (“Project”).
1. Scope of Work
2. NTP Performance Period
This Project shall be completed by the NTP Performance Period (Enter Date).
3. Grant Amount
The total maximum amount RPOSD will reimburse Grantee for this Project is (Enter Amount), including related reimbursable expenses as specified. Any items where cost estimates exceed the approved budget, require prior written authorization from RPOSD.
4. Reimbursement
a. Grantee must complete all required deliverables identified in the attached Work Plan.
b. The total reimbursement from RPOSD for all deliverables may not exceed Grant Amount, identified in the Grant Amount.
c. Ensure NTP NO. (Enter Number) appears on invoices submitted to RPOSD for purposes of reimbursement.
ATTACHMENT A
2 All terms of the Agreement which authorize this NTP, will remain in full force and effect. The terms of the Agreement will govern and take precedence over any conflicting terms or conditions in this NTP. This NTP must be in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement to be valid or binding.
At Grantee’s written request, this NTP may be amended subject to RPOSD’s sole discretion and prior approval. Amendments are to be limited to modifications of the Performance Period, Scope of Work, or Grant Amount.
APPROVED BY:
_______________________________
RPOSD Representative
Date: ____________________________
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Damian Rosales, Public Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 - RESOLUTION NO. 24-55 – BUDGET AMENDMENT
AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Background:
On August 19, 2024, the City advertised for the Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25. Work includes repairs to damaged sidewalks, as well as repairs to selected curbs and gutters, which may involve related pavement restoration; repairs to concrete drive aprons; construction of corner curb ramps in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The additive bid item includes various concrete hardscape work at City parks and facilities.
Eight qualified bids were received with the results tabulated below. Proposed costs submitted by bidders was based on estimated units of quantities provided by the City.
Bidder Base Bid Additive Item Included
CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. $484,600 $499,600
SAVI Construction, Inc. $587,750 $597,750
Aguilar & Calderon Corp. $583,150 $598,650
Metrocell Construction, Inc. $606,300 $635,300
Onyx Paving Company, Inc. $619,000 $639,000
Towo Enterprise, Inc. $672,500 $697,500
Kalban, Inc. $886,700 $899,200
Gentry General Engineering, Inc. $954,920 $973,920
City Council October 15, 2024
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Staff reviewed the submitted bids and CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor has completed similar projects for the City of Norwalk as well as the City of Santa Ana, Montebello, Bellflower, and Norwalk. Staff has verified that the contractor has a current valid contractor’s license and has confirmed the similar work they performed with other agencies as their reference.
Construction and project costs are estimated as follows:
Construction Cost $499,600 Construction Contingency (15%) $ 74,940 Total Estimated Construction $574,540 Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in November 2024 and will continue throughout and up to the end of FY 2024/25. The agreement corresponds with the adopted FY 2024/25 budget.
Fiscal Impact:
As part of the approved FY 2024/25 budget, funding included for this project is a follows:
Measure R Local Return (FY 2024/25 Budget) $207,500 State Gas Tax Fund (FY 2024/25 Budget) $100,000 Measure R Local Return $211,040 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 $ 56,000 Totals: $574,540
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended actions will further the City’s 2023 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:
a. adopt Resolution No. 24-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE R BOND FUNDS AND
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP INSTALLATIONS TO PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 City Council October 15, 2024
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– CITYWIDE SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, in the amounts of $211,040 and $56,000, respectively; and
b. award a contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs in the amount of $499,600 for Project No. 3302-2425, Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any extension/amendments including potential change orders, up to the retention amount provided there is funding in the budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 24-55
RESOLUTION NO. 24-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE MEASURE R BOND FUNDS
AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS
FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CURB RAMP
INSTALLATIONS TO PROJECT NO. 3302-2425 - CITYWIDE
SIDEWALK/CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Budget includes Project No. 3302-2425 - Citywide Sidewalk/Concrete Repair and Replacement to be funded with available Measure R Bond proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the project includes removing and replacing sidewalk, limited repairs to curb and gutter, including asphalt paving; removing and replacing drive apron concrete; and removing and replacing concrete hardscape at parks and City facilities; and WHEREAS, the project includes installing Americans with Disabilities Act corner access curb ramps; and
WHEREAS, the project requires additional Measure R Bond proceeds; and WHEREAS, the project requires additional Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 budget to allocate $211,040 of available Measure R Bond proceeds to Project No. 3302-2425; and WHEREAS, City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 budget to allocate $56,000 of available TDA Article 3 funding to Project No. 3302-2425.
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 accounts:
Account Number Increase Decrease
Expenditures:228-30-3302-2080 $211,040
Fund Balance:228-0480 $211,040
Expenditures:425-30-3302-2080 $56,000
Fund Balance:425-0480 $56,000
Resolution No. 24-55 Page 2 of 2
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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 deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of October 2024.
MARGARITA RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, Senior Civil Engineer
Julio Gonzalez, Associate Engineer
Michael Jea, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVE EMERGENCY WORK FOR CECILIA STREET SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO. 7872 - TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND
SOCIAL SERVICES PARKING LOT RESURFACING
Background:
On June 18, 2024, City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $395,021 to All American Asphalt (AAA) for Project No. 7872, Transportation Center and Social Services Parking Lots Resurfacing. The project rehabilitated parking lots at the City’s Transportation Center, the Social Services Center, and Alondra Library. Work scope includes for pavement surface preparation, specific location pavement repairs, pavement resurfacing, and pavement markings restoration.
All above work has been satisfactorily completed as of September 19, 2024.
At its’ regularly scheduled August 6, 2024, meeting, City Council approved the installation of speed hump(s) and associated equipment for Cecilia Street between Orr and Day Road and Fairford Avenue. The installation of the speed humps is to increase safety, heighten driver awareness and provide a safer driving experience.
As mentioned in August, with the I-5 freeway improvements completed, more vehicle volume is being experienced upon the freeway. This itself creates a scenario of “cut-through” traffic, which is as freeway traffic becomes more congested, drivers are seeking alternate routes to their destinations. These alternate routes typically traverse through residential streets that are adjacent to the freeway to get around the freeway congestion and then routed back onto the freeway. The cut-through traffic typically occurs during rush hours of a working day. The drivers are typically in a hurry and driving at higher than posted speed limits.
City Council October 15, 2024
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To quicken the installation of speed humps and associated equipment sooner, staff utilized the subject project contractor to procure the speed hump materials, prepare the roadway surface and install the speed humps and appurtenances on Cecilia Street. Logistics were involved for speed humps materials delivery and was considered to affect a better work schedule to complete the speed hump installation sooner. The estimated costs for the above-described work (materials, labor & inspection) is $140,000.
Speed hump materials have a typical four-to-six-week delivery time from order placement.
Pavement resurfacing (slurry seal) requires advance preparation work (herbicide spraying, crack seal) prior to slurry seal application, then followed by pavement marking restoration. Work will be coordinated such that pavement resurface work will occur in advance of speed hump delivery.
This ensures the slurry seal has adequate time to set. Estimated time for pavement resurface and speed hump installation to complete is four-to-six weeks by mid November 2024 or sooner.
Fiscal Impact:
Gas Tax funds have been identified as available and eligible funding source for this work.
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 approve proceeding with the emergency work for Cecilia Street speed hump installation under Project No. 7872.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 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 (3), 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.
City Council October 15, 2024
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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 10/15/2024
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\List 10-15-2024.pdf Page 1 “Vacancies “at-a-glance”
AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Art in Public Places
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage (2)
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
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 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 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 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 10/1/24-12/31/24 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 Salas-Vernola, Lisa Planning Commission Ramirez 9/17/24-12/10/24 Commissioner Advisory Body Appointee Present Term
Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/24 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 10/15/2024
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\List 10-15-2024.pdf Page 2 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
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City Council Agenda Report
October 15, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director Gena Guisar, AICP, Contract Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24 -56 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022 -01 (2024-01) / RESOLUTION NO. 24-57 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-01 (2024- 02) / ORDINANCE NO. 24-1754 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022- 02 (2024 -04) TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN” / RESOLUTION NO. 24-58 - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT S TATE CLEARING HOUSE NO. 2022070103
Background:
On October 2, 2018, the City adopted an Economic Development Opportunities Plan that identified various areas throughout the City that could promote economic development. The site is a key node identified for its redevelopment potential given its location, size, and access to transportation. In addition, the plan was updated October 17, 2023.
This City staff-initiated project, involves a 32.3-acre site with a general plan land use designation and zoning of Institutional (I). The project site is generally situated between Imperial Highway to the north, the Union Pacific Railroad to the east, and Bloomfield Avenue to the west. The project site (Assessor’s Parcel Number [APN] 8045 -008-902) is located within a predominantly residential area, with a residential townhome community to the north (Norwalk Manor); a 9.4 - acre public park (Zimmerman Park) to the east; single-family residential units, a senior residential community, and a hospital (Norwalk Community Hospital) to the south; and single -family residential units to the west, across Bloomfield Avenue. Regional access to the site is provided via Interstate 5 (I -5). Local access is provided via Imperial Highway and Bloomfield Avenue.
Additionally, transit access is available for the project site via the Norwalk -Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station, located approximately 0.2 miles north of the project site.
The project site was originally developed in 1943 as an all -male youth correctional facility operated by the California Youth Authority (CYA), which is now known as the California Division
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of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), is a division of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The DJJ provides education and trauma informed treatment to California’s youthful offenders up to the age of 25 who have the most serious criminal backgrounds and most intense treatment needs. As such, the Norwalk CYA facility provided academic and vocational education, medical care, and treatment programs, including substance abuse and mental health needs to inmates. In 2011, the CYA facility operations ceased, and the project site remained vacant until 2019, at which time the facility was temporarily utilized by the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
The project site was being used by the DSH as a temporary satellite mental hospital facility to mitigate the effects of “surge space” at local state hospitals until early 2022. The facility was housing primarily COVID -negative mental forensic inmates; howe ver, all inmates have been moved out of the facility. Currently, the DSH has an agreement with the Department of General Services (DGS), who currently owns the property, to use the facility on an as-needed basis.
Assembly Bill (AB) 518, which was enacted in 2020 and effective January 1, 2021, authorizes the Director, until January 1, 2025, to sell the property to the City of Norwalk at fair market value upon terms and conditions the Director determines are in the best interests of the State. The bill authorizes the director, notwithstanding those provisions, to sell the property below fair market value for purposes of providing housing to persons and families of low or moderate income. The bill, after January 1, 2025, authorizes the Director to dispose of the property in accordance with specified procedures and priorities otherwise applicable to the disposal of surplus property by DGS. The bill exempts the sale of the property from the California Environmental Qualit y Act (CEQA).
Under the provisions of AB 518, which amended Government Code Section 11011.28, the City is pursuing the purchase of the project site from the State and proposes a Specific Plan and mixed-use development.
Prior to the adoption of AB 518, the Director of DGS was authorized to sell or lease the project site to the County of Los Angeles by January 1, 2015, at market value upon terms and conditions subject to reservations and exceptions the Director determined were in the best interests of the state, and, after January 1, 2015, authorizes the Director to sell the property to any other party at market value through a competitive bid process.
On July 10, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for review and consideration of the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan and recommended approval with a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Staff received three comment letters in opposition to the project. Similar comment letters were received during the EIR comment period from the same labor unions: Lozeau Drury LLP representing Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”); Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo representing Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development Los Angeles (“CREED LA”); and Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm representing the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (“Western Carpenters” or “WSRCC”). The City’s CEQA consultant, Michael Baker International (MBI), prepared response memos which are attached to this report
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as Attachment 12. In addition, for informational purposes and in response to the CREED LA comment letter, a detailed Norwalk Transit Village – Construction Health Risk Assessment Technical Memorandum (HRA), prepared by MBI, dated September 13, 2024; was prepared to quantitatively analyze the potential health risks associated with project ’s construction. MBI’s HRA confirms that the health risks associated with the proposed project’s construction emissions would be less than significant. The MBI’s HRA addresses the concerns raised in the comment letter with a rigorous and transparent approach, ensuring that the City’s findings are well- supported.
There were seventeen speakers during the public comment period of the Planning Commission hearing. Of the speakers, two were in favor of the project, two were undecided and thirteen were opposed. Reasons for opposition expressed included traffic concerns, residential density, noise, air quality concerns, and rodents. There were also several requests for the City to negotiate with labor unions prior to a final decision.
Following the Planning Commission hearing, the City received a letter of support from Strong Towns Artesia on September 17, 2024. The letter cited several reasons for supporting the project and described three recommendations to enhance the project. The re commendations included providing cycling infrastructure, incorporating safe intersections , and urban heat island mitigation. It should be noted that these recommendations are, in fact, already incorporated into the Specific Plan. Per the Pedestrian and Bic ycle Plan, new Class II and III bike lanes are included within all roadways and will connect to the existing and future city-wide bicycle system.
In addition, the Project entry at Bloomfield Avenue includes a new programmed traffic signal which will enhance safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. As discussed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) the project's building and site design would integrate sustainable practices that conserve energy and water resources and reduce waste. The proposed project would also incorporate landscaped areas throughout the development, which helps reduce the effects of urban heat gain . It should be noted that these comments do not constitute new significant information and do not change the EIR’s analysis or conclusions.
Discussion
Staff is requesting approval of the following entitlements and items for the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan (Specific Plan or NTVSP):
• General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2022-01 (2024-01): To amend the General Plan to add a Specific Plan land use designation and change the land use designation of the project site from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA); • Zone Change (ZC) No. 2022-01 (2024-02): To rezone the property from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA);
• Ordinance No. 2024- 1754 of the City of Norwalk : To approve Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2022- 02 (2024- 04) and establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan”; and
• Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH No. 2022070103): To approve and adopt the environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Act and certify the
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Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022070103) for Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village,” approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the project.
The project proposes the NTVSP to allow demolition of the former CYA facility and construction of a mixed-use transit-oriented Eco District with retail, hospitality, multi -family residential uses, including affordable housing, and park/open space uses. The Norwalk Transit Village is envisioned as an Eco District—meaning it is a sustainable, resilient, and livable community.
The Specific Plan proposes to allow a mixed-use development with up to 66,647 square feet of neighborhood commercial uses, 13,500 square feet of active commercial uses, a hotel with up to 150 rooms, 770 residential units (40% of the units will be designated as “affordable,”) and 3.7 acres of open space/parkland uses.
The Specific Plan would guide the development of a mixed -use transit-oriented development.
Transit-oriented development is a compact, walkable, mixed- use residential and commercial area located within 0.25 - to 0.5-miles of a transit station, incorporating features to encourage transit use throughout the day such as a mix of uses, high-quality pedestrian and bicycle access, narrow streets, and tailored parking requirements. The proposed Specific Plan includes land use types such as residential, restaurant, retail service uses, hotel, and ground floor active commercial/quasi-public spaces and would support transit access.
The Specific Plan is intended to ensure an orderly and efficient development of the project site, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Norwalk General Plan (General Plan). The Specific Plan would serve both planning and regulatory functions by providing land use regulations, identifying site circulation, public facilities/infrastructure, and applicable development standards and guidelines. All future development within the Specific Plan would be subject to compliance with the Specific Plan regul ations, as well as other applicable Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) regulations.
The NTVSP contains five primary objectives to create a vibrant, transit -oriented mixed- use community, including:
• Allow up to 770 new residential housing units to assist the City in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligation.
• Require at least 40% of the residential units as affordable. • Provide a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and open space uses to serve the community.
• Create a Transit -Oriented community with pedestrian and bicycle connections to the nearby Metrolink Station.
• Establish a community with multi -modal transportation, walking trails, community connectivity, sustainable landscaping, and health and wellness-focused amenities.
The NTVSP provides future applicants, City staff, the public, and City decision makers with information on the project and describes how the Plan area is consistent with the NMC . The NTVSP is a regulatory document prepared pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code sections 65450 through 65457. It is intended that local public works projects, design review
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plans, site plans, permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan establishes eight Planning Areas, each assigned with one of the Specific Plan’s three land use designations: Mixed Use Commercial, Mixed Use High Density Residential, and Open Space. Planning Area 1 (PA 1) is an approximately 3.1 -acre block designated for Mixed Use Commercial uses. This commercial block adjoins Bloomfield Avenue frontage along the western project entry and permits neighborhood commercial uses at up to 0.5 floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and a 150- key maximum hotel. The 0.5 FAR excludes the hotel use. Residential uses are not permitted in PA 1.
Planning Areas 2-5 are designated as Mixed Use - High Density Residential and will allow multi- family residential uses between 20 – 85 dwelling units per acre (subject to an overall Specific Plan area maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre).
Planning Areas 7 and 8 are designed as Open Space and allow for both active and passive uses such as parks, dog parks and trails.
Proposed residential units would include a mix of 60 % market-rate and 40 % affordable residential units. The proposed Specific Plan would allow a new neighborhood commercial center encompassing approximately 3.06 acres of the site. A proposed commercial center (up to 66,647 square feet of building area) would be situated in the westerly portion of the project adjacent to Bloomfield Avenue. The neigh borhood commercial center would include non - residential uses at a maximum Floor to Area (FAR of 0.5, as well as an approximately 150-room hotel.
Residential blocks (Planning Areas) would include up to 770 residential units with a sitewide maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre, of which at least 40% of the total number of units in the Specific Plan area would be affordable. Each residential block would be permitted to contain approximately 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of ground floor ancillary commercial uses allowing up to 1 3,500 square feet of ancillary commercial/quasi -civic uses. These ancillary commercial/quasi-civic uses in the residential blocks are in addition to the non- residential area allowed in Planning Area 1.
Open space would be provided through a combination of common and private, active and passive recreation areas, including a 1.56 -acre park and 2.06 acres of linear parks; the 2.06 acres would be comprised of a 1.53-acre linear park, a 0.28-acre non-contingent dog run, and a
0.25-acre pump station.
Specific Plan
A specific plan is a zoning tool available to local jurisdictions to guide development over a defined area. The specific plan has been identified as the appropriate zoning tool for the project site due to the presence of the former CYA Facility, the desire to introduce new commercial and residential uses, and to ensure high-quality streetscape, open space, architecture and landscape design. The City has utilized the Specific Plan as an important zoning tool since 1987. The
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Specific Plan encourages excellence in site planning while allowing for flexibility to respond to market conditions in accordance with community values and priorities. It also allows for a more context sensitive design that benefits the community in a myriad of ways.
The Specific Plan will contain the minimum components required by the State of California.
Section 65451 of the Government Code mandates that a specific plan include text and a diagram or diagrams that specify all of the following:
• The distribution, location and the extent of the uses of land, including open space within the area covered by the plan;
• The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan; • Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable; • A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out the project; and • A statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan.
The proposed NTVSP, S pecific Plan Area 17, (dated July 2024) contains the required components. The Specific Plan details the site’s context and setting, including its relationship with the surrounding community and its intent of transforming a blighted state property with new homes, community-enhancing activation and recreational areas for the entire city to enjoy.
Analysis
The City is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan Area and EIR to allow a mixed-use development at the former CYA site. An analysis of the issues is presented in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Issues Analysis
Issue Analysis
Density The existing General Plan land use designation of Institutional regulates intensity through parking standards and building setbacks. However, the maximum building height and minimum setbacks within the Specific Plan will allow a density range of 20 – 85 dwelling units per acre within each residentially-designated Planning Area (with an overall Specific Plan area maximum of 60 dwelling units per acre). Additionally, the Specific Plan will permit a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 0.5 (excluding the hotel) within Planning area 1. The intensities permitted by the Specific Plan provide the framework for a vibrant Transit Oriented Mixed -Use community. Integrating commercial and residential uses within a development encourages a walkable and bicycle- friendly environment oriented towards activating outdoor spaces, patronizing retail stores and services, and minimizing vehicular travel.
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Parking The Specific Plan establishes unique parking ratios for the various residential types permitted as follows:
Use Requirement
Market Rate Multifamily
Apartments 1.75 spaces per unit
Affordable Multifamily
Apartments 1.25 spaces per unit
Student Micro-unit 0.75 space per unit
Senior Unit 0.75 space per unit
Townhomes 2 spaces per unit
Residential Guest Parking 0.25 spaces per unit
Parking ratios established for the non -residential uses in Planning Area 1, the hotel and Electric Vehicle Charging spaces are as follows:
Use Requirement
Non-residential in Planning Area
1 1 space/250 SF of Net
Leasable Area
Hotel
1 space/2 guest rooms;
plus parking for any
restaurant/retail uses as
computed separately.
Electric Vehicle Charging Per CALGreen
Ground floor active commercial/quasi-public space included within the multifamily buildings shall not require additional parking. On -street parking may be used to meet residential guest parking requirements.
The Specific Plan proposes bicycle parking as follows:
Use Requirement
Residential Short-Term 1 space per 10 units
Residential Long-Term 1 space per 3 units
Commercial Short-Term 1 per 1,000 SF
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Commercial Long-Term
1 per 1,000 SF, but not
less than 4 per building
The vehicular and bicycle parking standards in combination with the parking design established by Specific Plan are on par with a Transit - Oriented development which promotes walking, biking and transit use.
Open Space A publicly accessible network of parks and linear parks/greenways will run through the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan area and connect it to Zimmerman Park. A variety of community and wellness -oriented amenities that promote health, social and menta l well- being will be distributed throughout the network. Examples of open space amenities may include a tot lot with play structures, shade structures, walking trails, par course or fitness equipment, community gathering areas, community gardens, outdoor seating, dog runs, etc.
Open space would be provided through a combination of common and private, active and passive recreation areas, including a 1.56-acre park and 2.06 acres of linear parks; the 2.06 acres would be comprised of a 1.53-acre linear park and a 0.28-acre contiguous dog run.
General Plan Amendment / Zone Change
The City has requested to amend the General Plan to add a Specific Plan land use designation and change the land use designation of the project site from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA). The land use designation would permit a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and open spaces.
The Zone Change of the subject site from Institutional to SP Area 17 allows for a Mixed -Use, Transit Oriented Eco District that is pedestrian oriented and compatible with surrounding residential and commercial uses. SP 17 promotes high quality design and active outdoor spaces and encourages use of transit and other modes of travel and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. Development regulations will facilitate the orderly and harmonious development of the site in accordance with community priorities and values.
California Environmental Quality Act
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a draft environmental impact report (Draft EIR) was prepared for the project and available for a 45 -day public review period from February 2, 2024 to March 20, 2024. The Draft EIR analyzed 16 environmental topic areas
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and included supporting technical studies relating to cultural resources, geotechnical conditions, hazardous materials, transportation and traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, noise, and water supply. All project impacts would be less th an significant, in some cases with mitigation incorporated, except for greenhouse gas emissions. Project related greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect sources would remain significant and unavoidable despite implementation of mitigation.
The EIR also identified and analyzed three alternatives to the project, which included a No Project Alternative, a Reduced Density Alternative, and an All -Residential Alternative. These alternatives were selected based on their potential to implement certain components of the project to accomplish some or most of the basic objectives of the project and avoid or substantially lessen on e or more of the proposed project’s significant effects. Specifically, the “No Project” Alternative is considered to enable the decision-makers to compare the impacts of approving the project with the impacts of not approving the project. The “Reduced Dens ity” Alternative was selected for analysis, since this alternative would meet many of the project’s goals and objectives, while also reducing potential mobile emissions, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Last, the “All-Residential Development” Alternative was selected for analysis to evaluate an alternative that is consistent with the General Plan’s description of the project site as an Opportunity Site. Specifically, the General Plan encourages the project site to be redeveloped into a residenti al community, including common open space and recreational facilities.
A total of 12 comment letters were received during the 45 -day public review period and responses to comments are included in the Final EIR. None of the responses to comments or revisions made in the FEIR constitutes significant new information requiring re circulation of the Draft EIR for further public comment under CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5. None of the information or material included in the Final EIR indicates that the project will result in a new significant environmental impact not previously disclosed in the Draft EIR. Additionally, none of this information or material indicates that there would be a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified environmental impact that will not be mitigated, or that there would be any of the other circumstances requiring recirculation.
Mitigation Measures
The City has prepared a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the NTVSP.
The MMRP contains nine mitigation measures covering five environmental impact categories including Tribal Cultural Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Transportation, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, the identified potentially significant environmental im pacts would be reduced to less than significant levels, with the one exception of greenhouse gas emissions, as discussed above.
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts
The Draft EIR identifies a significant and unavoidable impact with regard to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project would generate an increase in GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that would have a significant impact on the environment despite implementation of
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Mitigation Measures GHG-1 through GHG-4. If the City decides to approve the project, the City must cite it’s findings in accordance with Section 15091 of CEQA and prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with Section 15093 of CEQA.
Summary
Based on the analysis in this report, Planning Commission and staff are supportive of General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01, Zone Change No. 2024- 02, Zoning Text Amendment 2024- 04, Specific Plan Area 17, and Environmental Impact Report SCH #2022070103. The proposed project has been analyzed by the EIR, which finds that one significant and unavoidable impact related to GHG emissions would result from implementation of the project. It’s important to note that many in -fill urban projects fail to meet this threshold. Also, the South C oast Air Quality Management District has no established GHG Thresholds , instead operating on interim screening thresholds . With the incorporation of mitigation measures, all other potentially significant environmental impacts can be reduced to less than significant levels. Should the City approve the proposed project, it would have to adopt a statement of overriding consider ations and findings of fact identifying that the benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable significant environmental effects. The project will transform the former CYA correctional facility site into an active and vibrant, mixed -use Eco District with housing choices and affordability options for current and future Norwalk residents. As mentioned above it is an important urban infill development project. Infill development is an important planning principle considering the option of development of rural properties in outlying areas.
Economic Development
The proposed project will have a positive fiscal benefit to the City. Estimates from renowned economist Kosmont Companies projects the following benefits to the City from this project:
• $500,000/annually from Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); • $200,000 from commercial/retail sales tax annually; and • $170,000 (approximate) in net annual property tax to the City.
The net positive benefit from this project cannot be understated. The revenues make a positive benefit to City services provided to the community. Equally as important, like the Entertainment District (The Walk), this project will be transformative for the community , revitalize an underutilized site in a prime location and serves as an important “placemaking” element which will affirm Norwalk’s position in the region.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
The City conducted extensive community outreach since 2019 to solicit and incorporate feedback from surrounding neighborhoods, community members, public agencies, and other interested parties. The City’s community outreach included:
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A Community Meet-and-Greet on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Zimmerman Park Creation of a project website: www.NorwalkTransitVillage.com 25 social media posts across three platforms with over 1,500 engagements Seven email updates to over 5,600 residents surrounding the site Seven text message blasts to over 1,900 residents surrounding the site Over 12 stakeholder meetings that engaged about 60 people Over 4,326 mailers and surveys sent to neighboring stakeholders Connected with over 270 residents at two Farmer’s Market events A 25-person community-based steering committee met three times
The City also met the CEQA requirements related to public notification, informational meetings, and noticing. Notices were mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site, to public agencies, and interested parties during the scoping period for preparation of the EIR, to notify of the 45 -day public review period of the Draft EIR, and for the public hearing. CEQA notices were also published in the Norwalk Patriot posted on the subject site (City Hall). The City’s social media accounts also promoted notification of the project for the hearing and associated meetings during the CEQA process. Two public meetings facilitated by the City were also held.
The FEIR was also posted on the city’s website.
In addition to the CEQA noticing, the City posted the notice of this public hearing in the Norwalk Patriot, mailed out notices to property owners within a 500 -radius (this exceeds the minimum NMC requirement), as well as interested parties.
The most recent community outreach event occurred on Saturday, September, 28, 2024 at Zimmerman Park and was attended by approximately 30 community members. Questions raised generally fell into the following topics: traffic, infrastructure, housing, design, parking, safety and security, environment and wildlife, social impact and economic concerns. Residents within 500 feet of the site were notified via door hangers.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goa ls 2 and 3 to work in partnership with our community to achieve safe and livable neighborhoods to create and sustain a resilient and economically prosperous city.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. a dopt Resolution No. 24- 58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORWALK
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN” (SCH #2022070103), APPROVING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS;
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b. adopt Resolution No. 24-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022 -01 (2024-01) TO
ADD A SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LAND USE DESIGNATION AND CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROJECT SITE FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17;
c. a dopt Resolution No. 24-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022 -01 (2024-02) TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17; and
d. i ntroduce by title only Ordinance No. 24- 1754, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022 -02 (2024- 04) ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN”, and schedule for adoption.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 24-56
2. Resolution No. 24-57
3. Resolution No. 24-58
4. Ordinance No. 24-1754
5. Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 10, 2024 (without attachments)
6. Location and Vicinity Map
7. Draft Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan”
8. Draft Environmental Impact Report and available in the Community Development Department.
9. Final Environmental Impact Report
10. Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
11. Draft Statement of Overriding Considerations
12. Technical Memorandum in response to Planning Commission Hearing Comment Letters Norwalk Transit Village Construction Health Risk Assessment
*Item Nos. 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 are posted on the City’s website at:
(https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/community-development/planning/advanced- planning-projects/norwalk-transit-village) and available in the Community Development Department.
Attachment No. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2022-01 (2024-01)
ADDING A SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LAND USE DESIGNATION AND
CHANGING THE CURRENT DESIGNATION FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17
WHEREAS, the City has received General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2022-01 (2024-01), a request from the City of Norwalk (“Applicant”) to amend the General Plan to add a specific plan area land use designation and change the land use designation of 13200 Bloomfield Avenue (“Subject Site”); also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8045-008-902; from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA); and WHEREAS, Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02), Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, and Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2022070103 were received in conjunction with this request (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.105 of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) requires a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission to City Council on General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01); and
WHEREAS, the
subject site was identified as an opportunity site to enhance public enjoyment and economic development; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill (AB) 518, effective January 1, 2021, authorized the Director of the Department of General Services, until January 1, 2025 to sell the property to the City of Norwalk at fair market value; and
WHEREAS, Under the provisions of AB 518, the City is pursuing the purchase of the project site from the State and proposes a Specific Plan with mixed-use development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on July 10, 2024 to consider General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01), at which time oral and documentary evidence related to the project were received and the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-07, 24-08, 24-09 and 24-10, recommending that the City Council Approve GPA No. 2022-01 (2024-01), Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02), Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, and Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2022070103; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on October 15, 2024 to consider the Final EIR and the proposed Project, and to solicit comments on the documents from staff, the public, the applicant, and the City’s consultant team; and Resolution No. 24-56 Page 2 of 6
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WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”), which consists of the Draft EIR and its associated technical appendices, comments to the Draft EIR and its associated technical appendices, and written responses to comments on the Draft EIR, which analyzes the potential significant environmental impacts of GPA No. 2022-01 (2024-02) along with other aspects of the Project; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of the Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines have been satisfied by the City in connection with the preparation of the Final EIR, which is sufficiently detailed so that all of the potentially significant environmental effects of the Project have been adequately evaluated; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR sufficiently analyzes the Project’s potentially significant environmental impacts and a reasonable range of feasible alternatives capable of reducing these effects to less than significant levels to the extent feasible; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR for the proposed Project, including GPA No. 2022-01 (2024-01), was certified by the City of Norwalk City Council on October 15, 2024 through City Council Resolution No. 24-58, and the City Council approved a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations.
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as substantive findings in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council certified that (i) the Final EIR has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, (ii) the Final EIR was presented to the City and the City has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR prior to considering adoption of the Project, and (iii) the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Section 3. The City Council certified the Final EIR, adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration on October 15, 2024, through City Council Resolution No. 24-58.
Section 4. The General Plan contains a thorough inventory, assessment, and analysis of social, physical, and economic issues related to the long-range development of the community. The proposed General Plan Amendment is not detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. It will improve the economic development of the property and surroundings.
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Section 5. The City Council approves GPA No. 2022-01 (2024-01) amending the General Plan and Land Use Map to reflect changes contained in Exhibit “A” and “B” based on the facts and findings set forth in Section 1.5 of the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan, which are hereby incorporated as part of these findings and the findings below which are consistent with the overall policies, goals, and objectives of the City’s General Plan, adopted specific plans, and the Norwalk Municipal Code:
A. Land Use Element. Citywide Objectives: (1) To establish a positive image for Norwalk as a growing city and take steps towards maintaining this positive image; (2) To provide for larger comprehensive developments along the City’s major arterials which will enhance the overall character of the streetscape and will include adequate parking, buffering and landscaping; (3) To concentrate commercial density in the City Center area and establish it as an urban and sub-regional core; and (4) Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of areas important to the creation of a positive image for Norwalk.
The proposed Project would implement the City’s Economic Development Opportunities Plan by revitalizing the project site with a vibrant, community- focused, mixed-use development that contributes to the City’s economic base allowing the City to grow and maintain and improve a positive image of the City. In addition the proposed project provides for the comprehensive planning of the project site through the preparation of a specific plan and utilizes a public/private partnership between the City of Norwalk and a developer to redevelop the site consistent with the specific plan established for the project site providing a larger comprehensive development along Bloomfield Avenue and enhance the overall character of the streetscape and provide adequate parking, buffering, and landscape consistent with the design standards set forth under the Specific Plan.
B. Open Space Element. Open Space Element Objectives: (1) To establish quality residential neighborhoods and commercial environments through the provision of adequate private and group open space; (2) Usable private and group open space should be provided in adequate amounts and locations to meet the needs of all on-site users; (3) Suitable amenities should be provided within private and group open space areas to encourage their use; (4) To establish a quality public open space environment which enhances the overall identity of the City; (5) to establish a consistent approach to public streetscape, including sidewalks, landscaping, signage, furniture and lighting; (6) encourage development of a cohesive streetscape through the City; (7) Encourage coordination between private development and public streetscape, including landscaping, signage and lighting.
The proposed Project would include 3.7 acres of publicly accessible, but privately maintained open spaces. Open spaces will consist of a 1.6-acre park allowing active and passive recreation uses. In addition, 2.1 acres of trails/linear parks with two small pocket parks will connect the various planning areas within the project.
The Specific Plan’s Open Space development standards provide a framework for a variety of open space configurations while maximizing useability and sustainability.
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C. Community Design Element. Community Design Goals: (1) The City of Norwalk will be recognized as a place of visual order and exceptional quality in design; (2) new residential, commercial, and right of way developments should be reviewed to determine consistency and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, district, and the overall community; and (3) Community Design Policy: Existing residential, commercial, industrial, and public facility and right of way improvements should be maintained to support a positive community image.
D. The proposed Project developed in accordance with the development standards and regulations set forth in Chapter 2 of the Specific Plan for the Specific Plan area will ensure that new development will comply with the Community Design Element goals, policies, and objectives and are developed in a manner consistent with and compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, district, and the overall community.
E. Housing Element. Housing Element Goals: (1) Attain a housing supply adequate to meet the needs projected for the City; (2) provide a variety of rental and homeownership housing opportunities for all income groups of the City; (3) attain a housing market where all families can find adequate housing within their financial means; and (4) achieve an assisted housing supply that provides a full range of affordable ownership and rental housing opportunities.
The proposed Project would allow for the development of up to 770 new residential units with at least forty percent (40%) being designated as affordable. The new residential units developed under the proposed Project would assist the City in meeting its regional housing needs and the State’s overall housing goals, which is a statewide concern.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and it shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 7. 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 15 th day of October 2024. ______________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit “A”
Existing General Plan Land Use Designation
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EXHIBIT “B”
Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation
Attachment No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 24-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-01 (2024-02) TO RE-ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12300 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE FROM
INSTITUTIONALTO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17
WHEREAS, the City has received Zone Change (ZC) No. 2022-01 (2024-02), a request from the City of Norwalk (“Applicant”); to rezone 12300 Bloomfield Avenue (“Subject Site”); also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8045-008-902; from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area No. 17 (SP) to facilitate the re-development of a 32.3- acre site for mixed-use development and associated site improvements; and WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01), Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, and Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2022070103 were received in conjunction with this request; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.C of the Norwalk Municipal Code requires the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing upon the initiation of a Zone Change; and WHEREAS, Section 17.02.290.D of the Norwalk Municipal Code requires that the Planning Commission provide the City Council with a written recommendation including the findings constituting the basis for the recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on July 10, 2024, to consider Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02), at which time oral and documentary evidence related to the project were received and the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-08, recommending that the City Council Approve ZC No. 2022-01 (2024-02); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an EIR was prepared to address the potential environmental effects of the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan (NTVSP) and impose mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts resulting from project implementation; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR for the proposed Project, including ZC No. 2022-01 (2024-02), was certified by the City of Norwalk City Council on October 15, 2024 through City Council Resolution No. 24-57, and the City Council approved a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated Resolution No. 24-57 Page 2 of 4
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as substantive findings in this Resolution.
Section 2. The proposed Zone Change is in compliance with the Norwalk Municipal Code and the Norwalk General Plan goals, policies and objectives by providing adequate local-serving commercial uses, services supporting economic growth, and establishing a positive image for Norwalk and for the reasons set forth in Section 1.7 of Specific Plan Area No. 17, which are incorporated herein by this reference. The proposed project would revitalize underutilized parcels, increase commercial amenities, ensure consistency with adjacent properties, and activate the streetscape. The proposed zoning designation of Specific Plan Area No. 17 is consistent with the Specific Plan land use designation.
Section 3. The proposed Zone Change will be in the public interest and reflects the contemplated land uses of the property. The zone change would allow for consistency in zoning for the entire site and facilitate the development of a site that has remained underutilized for several years.
Section 4. The City Council approves Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02) amending the Zoning Map to reflect changes contained in Exhibit “A” and “B”.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and it shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 6. 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 15 th day of October 2024. ______________________________
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit “A”
Existing Zoning
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EXHIBIT “B”
Proposed Zoning
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ATTACHMENT No. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 24-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR SCH #2022070103) FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT
VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN,” APPROVING A MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City has received General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024- 01), Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02), and Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” at 13200 Bloomfield Avenue Norwalk, California, 90650 (“Subject Parcel”); also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8045-008-902; requests from The City of Norwalk (“Applicant”) to facilitate the development of a mixed-use development with up to 66,647 square feet of neighborhood commercial uses, 13,500 square feet of active commercial uses, a hotel with up to 150 keys, 770 residential units (40% of the units will be designated as “affordable,”) and 3.7 acres of open space; and WHEREAS, Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “ Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” would allow for the redevelopment of the Specific Plan area as vibrant and interactive mixed-use development with open spaces; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, and Section 15367 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), the City of Norwalk is the lead agency for the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study, the City determined that an EIR should be prepared because the Project may have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, on July 8, 2022, the City sent to the Office of Planning and Research and each responsible and trustee agency, and a 500-foot radius of property owners around the Project, a Notice of Preparation (“NOP”) stating that an Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2022070103) (“EIR”) would be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.9 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15082(c) and 15083, the City held one duly noticed Scoping Meeting on July 21, 2022, to solicit comments on the scope of the environmental review of the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, a Draft EIR was prepared, incorporating comments received in response to the NOP; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15085, a Notice of Completion was prepared and filed with the Office of Planning and Research on February 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, as required by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15087(a), on February 2, 2024, the City provided Notice of Availability of the Draft EIR, which was available for a 45-day public review period beginning on February 2, 2024 and extended to March 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during the public comment period, copies of the Draft EIR and technical appendices were available for review and inspection at Norwalk City Hall and Norwalk Library and the City also consulted with and requested comments from all responsible and trustee agencies, other regulatory agencies, and others pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15086; and
WHEREAS, the City received numerous written comment letters on the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City has prepared written responses to all comments submitted on the Draft EIR; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”), which consists of the Draft EIR and its associated technical appendices, comments to the Draft EIR and its associated technical appendices, and written responses to comments on the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Final EIR, and the proposed Project, and to solicit comments on the documents from staff, the public, the applicant and the City’s consultant team; and WHEREAS, all potentially adverse environmental impacts were sufficiently analyzed in the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, all of the requirements of the Public Resources Code and State CEQA Guidelines have been satisfied by the City in connection with the preparation of the Final EIR, which is sufficiently detailed so that all of the potentially significant environmental effects of the Project have been adequately evaluated; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR sufficiently analyzes the Project’s potentially significant environmental impacts and a reasonable range of feasible alternatives capable of reducing these effects to less than significant levels to the extent feasible; and WHEREAS, all of the findings and conclusions made by the City Council pursuant to this Resolution are based upon the oral and written evidence presented to it as a whole and the entirety of the administrative records of the Project, which are incorporated herein by this reference, and are not based solely on the information provided in this Resolution; Resolution No. 25-58 Page 3 of 6
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WHEREAS, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, which sets forth the binding mitigation measures for the Project, is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations are attached hereto as Exhibit “B”;
WHEREAS, the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City and is fully adequate for purposes of making decisions on the merits of the Project; and WHEREAS, no comments made or information presented during or after the public review of the Final EIR has produced any significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft EIR or additional environmental review of the Project under Public Resources Code Section 210092.1 or State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as substantive findings in this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Norwalk certifies that (i) the Final EIR has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, (ii) the Final EIR was presented to the City and the City has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR prior to considering adoption of the Project, and (iii) the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Section 3. The City Council hereby adopts the CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 4. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. The City Council finds that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is designed to ensure that, during the implementation of the Project, changes to the Project and/or mitigation measures have been incorporated into the Project and are fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other measures as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6.
Section 5. The City Council has thoroughly reviewed the public comments received regarding the Project and the Final EIR as it relates to the Project. None of the information submitted after publication of the Final EIR, including without limitation testimony at and documents submitted for the public hearings on the Project, constitutes Resolution No. 25-58 Page 4 of 6
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substantial evidence that would require revision or recirculation of the EIR. The City Council finds that this information and testimony is not credible evidence of a significant impact, a substantial increase in the severity of an impact disclosed in the Final EIR, or a feasible mitigation measure or alternative not included in the Final EIR.
Section 6. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which the CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations in Exhibit A of this Resolution have been based are located at City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California 90650. The custodian for these records is the Director of Community Development. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6.
Section 7. Location of Documents. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution have been based are located at Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California 90650. The custodian for these records is the Director of Community Development. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6.
Section 8. The City Council directs staff to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk within five (5) business days of the final approval.
Section 9. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and it shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 10. 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 [Signatures on the following page]
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 15 th day of October 2024.
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
EXHIBIT “A”
Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
EXHIBIT “B”
Draft Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration
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ATTACHMENT NO. 4
ORDINANCE NO. 24-1754
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2022-02 (2024-04) ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 17, THE “NORWALK TRANSIT VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN”
WHEREAS, the City has received Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04), a request from The City (“Applicant”) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” at 13200 Bloomfield Avenue (“Subject Parcel”); also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) 8045-008-902; and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01), Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02), and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2022070103 were received in conjunction with this request; and
WHEREAS, once the City adopts its general plan, it may prepare specific plans for the systematic implementation of the general plan for all or a part of the area covered by the general plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65450; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65454, a specific plan must be consistent with the City’s general plan; and
WHEREAS, Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” would allow for the redevelopment of the former California Youth Authority site as vibrant and interactive mixed-uses and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) establishing Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” is consistent with the goals and policies in the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.260.C of the Norwalk Municipal Code (“NMC”) requires the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing upon the initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.02.105 of the NMC requires a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission to City Council on Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04); and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment 2022-02 (2024-04); and
WHEREAS, the project requires an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to be certified and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Findings of Fact be adopted
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for significant and unavoidable impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the EIR for the proposed Project, including Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04), was certified by the City of Norwalk City Council on October 15, 2024 through City Council Resolution No. _____ ; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this ordinance and considered all oral and documentary evidence presented thereto.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as substantive findings in this Ordinance.
Section 2. The City Council certified the EIR on October 15, 2024 through City Council Resolution No. _____.
Section 3. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) establishing Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan” is in compliance with the NMC and the Norwalk General Plan, in conjunction with the recommended General Plan Land Use designation of Specific Plan Area No. 17. It is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as it will provide housing opportunities, including affordable housing, allow for the development of a variety of uses including, residential, commercial, hospitality, and open space, and promote transit ridership and multimodal opportunities.
Section 4. Specific Plan. Once the City adopts its general plan, it may prepare specific plans for the systematic implementation of the general plan for all or a part of the area covered by the general plan. (Government Code Section 65450). In order for a specific plan to be adopted, it must be consistent with the City’s general plan. (Government Code Section 65454). As such, the City Council hereby adopts Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) establishing Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” based on the following findings of fact:
A. Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” is consistent with the City’s General Plan goals, objectives, and objectives set forth in Section 1.5 of Specific Plan Area No. 17.
B. Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” is compatible with present and future development of the property within the immediate vicinity because the project is surrounded by a mix of residential, commercial, and institutional uses.
C. Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or adversely affect
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property values or the present and future development of surrounding areas.
Development of the subject site will be compatible with surrounding residential and commercial uses.
D. The permitted uses and development standards adopted as part of the Specific Plan would not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses but would have a beneficial effect which could not have been achieved under pre- existing zoning.
E. The streets and thoroughfares are adequate in size to accommodate the traffic volume generated by Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” which is served by major roadways, including Interstate 605, and Interstate
5. Local access to the Project is provided by Imperial Highway, and Bloomfield Avenue, which are adjacent to the Project.
F. The existing or proposed utility services and facilities are adequate for the proposed population densities and residential uses under Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” because the on-site improvements include public and private facilities and utilities. In addition, “will-serve” letters have been received from the utility companies.
G. Based on proposed development standards contained in Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” buildings and structures are to be situated in a manner that minimizes impact on existing uses.
H. Specific Plan Area No. 17, the “Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan,” is in compliance with the Norwalk Municipal Code and the Norwalk General Plan, in conjunction with the recommended General Plan Land Use designation of Specific Plan. It is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan as it will allow for the development of a variety of uses, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and open space, and promote transit ridership and multimodal opportunities.
Section 5. The City Council of the City of Norwalk, State of California hereby adopts Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) as indicated in Exhibit “A”.
Section 6. 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.
Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2024.
MARGARITA L. RIOS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
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ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT – C IVIC CENTER
SPECIFIC PLAN
SEPTEMBER 2022 | PRELIMINARY DRA
EXHIBIT "A"
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 17
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NORWALK
A Connected Community
Planning Commission Agenda Report
July 10, 2024
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Alexander Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director BY: Gena Guisar, AICP, Contract Planner
Jonathan Kwan, Contract Planner
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2022-01 (2024-01) Zone Change (ZC) No. 2022-01 (2024-02)
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan" Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) SCH· No.
2022070103
City of Norwalk ("Applicant"); a request to establish a specific plan to allow a mixed-use development with up to 66,647 square feet of neighborhood commercial uses, 13,500 square feet of active commercial uses, 770 residential units (40% of the units will be designated as "affordable," and 3.7 acres of open space.)
1) GPA: To amend the General Plan to add a Specific Plan land use designation and change the land use designation of the project site from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan (SP).
2) ZC: To amend the zoning designation from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area
3) ZTA: To establish Specific Area No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan).
4) FEIR: To address the potential environmental effects of the NTVSP and impose mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts resulting from project implementation.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-07 recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01 );
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-08 recommending City Council approval of Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02);
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Norwalk Planning Commission
GPA No. 2024-01 / ZC No. 2024-02 / ZTA 2024-04 /
SPA 17 / EIR SCH 2022070103
July 10, 2024
3. Adopt Resolution No. 24-09 recommending City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 2022-02 (2024-04), to establish the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan;" and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24-10 recommending City Council adopt environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022070103) for Specific Plan No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village," approve a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration
AUTHORITY
1. Section 17 .02.105 of the Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) authorizes the Planning Commission to review general plan amendments, zone changes, and Environmental Impact Reports and prepare a recommendation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The 32.3-acre subject site has a general plan land use designation and zoning of Institutional (I). 1he project site is generally situated between Imperial Highway to the north, the Union Pacific Railroad to the east, and Bloomfield Avenue to the west. The project site (Assessor's Parcel Number [APN] 8045-008-902) is located within a predominantly residential area, with a residential townhome community to the north (Norwalk Manor); a 9.4-acre public park (Zimmerman Park) to the east; single-family residential units, a senior residential community, and a hospital (Norwalk Community Hospital) to the south; and single-family residential units to the west, across Bloomfield Avenue. Regional access to the site is provided via Interstate .5 (1-5). Local access is provided via Imperial Highway and Bloomfield Avenue. Additionally, transit access is available for the project site via the Norwalk-Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station, located approximately 0.2 miles north of the project site.
The project site was originally developed in 1943 as an all-male youth correctional facility operated by the CYA. The CYA (now known as the California Division of Juvenile Justice [DJJ]) is a division of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that provides education and trauma informed treatment to California's youthful offenders up to the age of 25 who have the most serious criminal backgrounds and most intense treatment needs. As such, the Norwalk CYA facility provided academic and vocational education, medical care, and treatment programs, as well as substance abuse and mental health needs to inmates. In 2011, the CYA facility operations ceased, and the project site remained vacant until 2019, at which time the facility was temporarily utilized by the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID- 19) pandemic.
The project site was being used by the DSH as a temporary satellite mental hospital facility to mitigate the effects of "surge space" at local state hospitals until early 2022. The facility was housing primarily COVID-negative mental forensic inmates; however, all inmates have been moved out of the facility. Currently, the DSH has an agreement with the Department of General Services (DGS), who currently owns the property, to use the Norwalk Planning Commission
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facility on an as-needed basis.
Assembly Bill (AB) 518, which was enacted in 2020 and effective January 1, 2021, authorizes the Director, until January 1, 2025, to sell the property to the City of Norwalk at fair market value upon terms and conditions the Director determines are in the best interests of the State. The bill authorizes the.director, notwithstanding those provisions, to sell the property below fair market value for purposes of providing housing to persons and families of low or moderate income. The bill, after January 1, 2025, authorizes the Director to dispose of the property in accordance with specified procedures and priorities otherwise applicable to the disposal of surplus property by DGS. The bill exempts the sale of the property from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Under the provisions of AB 518, which amended Government Code Section 11011.28, the City is pursuing the purchase of the project site from the State and proposes a Specific Plan and mixed-use development.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proj�ct proposes the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan (Specific Plan) to allow the demolition of the former CYA facility and construction of a mixed-use transit-oriented Eco District with a mix of retail, hospitality, multi-family residential uses, including affordable housing, and park/open space uses. The Norwalk Transit Village is envisioned to be an Eco District-meaning that it is sustainable, resilient, and livable.
The Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan (Specific Plan) would guide the development of a mixed-use transit-oriented deve lopment at the project site with a mix of office/retail, multifamily residential uses, and park land uses. Transit-oriented development is a compact, walkable, high-density mixed-use residential and commercial area located within 0.25- to 0.5-miles of a transit station, incorporating features to encourage transit use throughout the day such as a mix of uses, high-quality pedestrian and bicycle access, narrow streets, and reduced parking requirements. The proposed Specific Plan includes land use types such as residential, restaurant, hotel, and ground floor active commercial/quasi-public spaces and would prioritize transit access.
The Specific Plan is intended to provide an orderly and efficient development of the project site, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Norwalk General Plan (General Plan). The Specific Plan would serve both planning and regulatory functions including land use regulations, circulation patterns, public facilities/infrastructure, and development standards. All future development within the Specific Plan would be subject to compliance with the Specific Plan regulations, as well as other applicable Norwalk Municipal Code
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The Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan contains five primary objectives to create a vibrant, transit-oriented mixed-use community, including:
• Provide up to 770 new market-rate and affordable housing opportunities that will assist the City of Norwalk in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) obligation.
• Require at least 40% of the residential units as affordable. • Provide a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and open space uses to serve the community.
• Create a Transit-Oriented community with pedestrian and bicycle connections to the nearby Metrolink Station.
• Establish a community with multi-modal transportation, walking trails, community connectivity, sustainable landscaping and health and wellness-focused amenities.
The NTVSP provides future applicants, City staff, the public, and City decision makers with information on the project and how the Plan area is consistent with the City of Norwalk General Municipal Code. The NTVSP is a regulatory document prepared pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code sections 65450 through 65457. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, site plans, permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan establishes eight Planning Areas, each assigned with one of the Specific Plan's three land use designations: Mixed Use Commercial, Mixed Use High Density Residential, and Open Space. Planning Area 1 (PA 1) is an approximately 3.1-acre block designated for Mixed Use Commercial uses. This commercial block enjoys Bloomfield Avenue frontage along the western project entry and permits neighborhood commercial uses at up to 0.5 FAR and a 150-key maximum hotel. The 0.5 FAR excludes the hotel use.
Residential uses are not permitted in PA 1.
Planning Areas 2-5 are designated as Mixed Use- High Density Residential and will allow multi-family residential uses between 20 - 85 dwelling units per acre (subject to an overall Specific Plan area maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre).
Planning Areas 7 and 8 are designed as Open Space and allow for both active and passive uses such as parks, dog parks and trails.
Proposed residential units would include a mix of 60 percent market-rate and 40 percent affordable residential units. The proposed Specific Plan would allow the following a new neighborhood commercial center encompassing approximately 3.06 acres of the site.
A proposed commercial center (up to 66,647 square feet of building area) would be situated in the westerly portion of the project adjacent to Bloomfield Avenue. The neighborhood commercial center would include non-residential uses at a maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) of 0.5, as well as an approximately 150-key hotel.
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Residential blocks (Planning Areas) would include up to 770 residential units with a sitewide maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre, of which at least 40 percent of the total number of units in the Specific Plan Area would be affordable. Each residential block would be permitted to contain approximately 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of ground floor ancillary commercial uses allowing up to 11,000 square feet of ancillary commercial/quasi-civic uses.
These ancillary commercial/quasi-civic uses in the residential blocks is in addition to the non-residential area allowed in Planning Area 1.
Open space would be provided through a combination of common and private, active and passive recreation areas, including a 1.56-acre park and 2.06 acres of linear parks; the
2.06 acres would be comprised of a 1.53-acre linear park, a 0.28-acre non-contiguous dog run, and a 0.25-acre pump station.
The city, as the applicant, is requesting an amendment to the General Plan to add a Specific Plan land use designation and change the existing land use designation of the subject site from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA), to rezone the property from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area 17 (SPA 17) and certification of an Environmental Impact Report to address the potential environmental effects of the NTVSP and impose mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts resulting from project implementation.
Staff is recommending approval of the project as the proposed specific plan and associated entitlements will facilitate the transformation of the former CYA site into a transit oriented mixed- use community with new commercial and residential uses, and an enhanced open space area that will be carefully integrated with the existing community.
Specific Plan
A specific plan is a zoning tool available to local jurisdictions to guide development over a defined area. The specific plan has been identified as the appropriate zoning tool for the project site due to the presence of the former Youth Correctional Facility, the desire to introduce new commercial and residential uses, and to ensure high-quality streetscape, open space, architecture and landscape design. The City of Norwalk has utilized the Specific Plan as an important zoning tool since 1987. The Specific Plan encourages excellence in site planning while allowing for flexibility to respond to market conditions in accordance with community values and priorities. It also allows for a more context sensitive design that benefits the community in a myriad of ways.
The Specific Plan will contain the minimum components required by the State of California.
Section 65451 of the Government Code mandates that a specific plan include text and a diagram or diagrams that specify all of the following:
• The distribution, location and the extent of the uses of land, including open space within the area covered by the plan;
• The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan; • Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the Norwalk Planning Commission Page 6
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conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable; • A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out the project; • A statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan.
The proposed Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan, SP 17, ( dated July 2024) contains the required components. The Specific Plan details the site's context and setting, including its relationship with the surrounding community and its intent of transforming a blighted state property with new homes, community-enhancing activation and recreational areas for the entire city to enjoy.
Analysis
The applicant (City) is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan Area and EIR to allow a mixed-use development at the former CYA site. An analysis of the issues is presented in Table 1 below.
Issue
Density
Table 1: Issues Ana1vs1s
Analysis
The existing General Plan land use designation of Institutional regulates intensity through parking standards and building setbacks.
However, the maximum building height and minimum setbacks within the Specific Plan will allow a density range of 20 - 60 dwelling units per acre within each residentially-designated Planning Area (with an overall Specific Plan area maximum of 60 dwelling units per acre).
Additionally, the Specific Plan will permit a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 0.5 (excluding the hotel) within Planning area 1. The intensities permitted by the Specific Plan provide the framework for a vibrant Transit Oriented Mixed-Use community. Integrating commercial and residential uses within a development encourages a walkable and bicycle-friendly environment oriented towards activating outdoor spaces, patronizing retail stores and services, and minimizing vehicular travel.
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Parking The Specific Plan establishes unique parking ratios for the various residential types permitted as follows:
Use Requirement
Affordable Multifamil
Student Micro-unit
Senior Unit
Town homes
Residential Guest Parkin
Parking ratios established for the non-residential uses in Planning Area 1, the hotel and Electric Vehicle Charging spaces are as follows:
Use Requirement
Non-residential in Plannin Area 1
1 space/250 SF of Net
Leasable Area
1 space/2 guest rooms; plus
parking for any
restaurant/retail uses as
Hotel com uted se aratel .
Electric Vehicle Char in Per CALGreen
Ground floor active commercial/quasi-public space included within the multifamily buildings shall not require additional parking. On-street parking may be used to meet residential guest parking requirements.
Commercial Short-Term 1 er 1,000 SF
1 per 1,000 SF, but not less
Commercial Lon -Term than 4 er buildin
The vehicular and bicycle parking standards in combination with the parking design established by Specific Plan are on par with a Transit-Oriented development which promotes walking, biking and transit use.
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Open Space A publicly accessible network of parks and linear parks/greenways will run through the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan area and connect it to Zimmerman Park. A variety of community and wellness-oriented amenities that promote health, social and mental well-being will be distributed throughout the network. Examples of open space amenities may include a tot lot with play structures, shade structures, walking trails, par course or fitness equipment, community gathering areas, community gardens, outdoor seating, dog runs, etc.
Open space would be provided through a combination of
common and private, active and passive recreation areas, including a 1.56-acre park and 2.06 acres of linear parks; the
2.06 acres would be comprised of a 1.53-acre linear park and a
0.28-acre contiguous dog run.
General Plan Amendment I Zone Change
The applicant (City) has requested to amend the General Plan to add a Specific Plan land use designation and change the land use designation of the project site from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan (SP). The larid use designation would permit a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and open spaces.
The zone change of the subject site from Institutional to Specific Plan 17 allows for a Mixed-Use, Transit Oriented Eco District that is pedestrian oriented and compatible with surrounding residential and commercial uses. Specific Plan 17 promotes high quality design and active outdoor spaces and encourages use of transit and other modes of travel and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. Development regulations will facilitate the orderly and harmonious development of the site in accordance with community priorities and values.
California Environmental Quality Act
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a draft environmental impact report (Draft EIR) was prepared for the project and available for a 45-day public review period. The Draft EIR analyzed 16 environmental topic areas and included supporting technical studies relating to cultural resources, geotechnical conditions, hazardous materials, transportation and traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, noise, and water supply. All project impacts would be less that significant, in some cases with mitigation incorporated, except for greenhouse gas emissions. Project related greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect sources would remain significant and unavoidable despite implementation of mitigation.
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The EIR also identified and analyzed three alternatives to the project, which included a No Project Alternative, a Reduced Density Alternative, and an All-Residential Alternative.
These alternatives were selected based on their potential to implement certain components of the project to accomplish some or most of the basic objectives of the project and avoid or substantially lessen one or more of the proposed project's significant effects. Specifically, the "No Project" Alternative is considered to enable the decision: makers to compare the impacts of approving the project with the impacts of not approving the project. The "Reduced Density" Alternative was selected for analysis, since this alternative would meet many of the project's goals and objectives, while also reducing potential mobile emissions, which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Last, the "All Residential Development" Alternative was selected for analysis to evaluate an alternative that is consistent with the General Plan's description of the project site as an Opportunity Site. Specifically, the General Plan encourages the project site to be redeveloped into a residential community, including common open space and recreational facilities.
A total of 12 comment letters were received during the 45-day public review period and responses to comments are included in the Final EIR. None of the responses to comments or revisions made in the FEIR constitutes significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft EIR for further public comment under CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5. None of the information or material included in the Final EIR indicates that the project will result in a new significant environmental impact not previously disclosed in the Draft EIR. Additionally, none of this information or material indicates that there would be a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified environmental impact that will not be mitigated, or that there would be any of the other circumstances requiring recirculation.
Mitigation Measures
The City has prepared a Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Specific Plan. The MMRP contains 9 mitigation measures covering 5 environmental impact categories including Tribal Cultural Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Transportation, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, the identified potentially significant environmental impacts would be reduced to less than significant levels, with the one exception of greenhouse gas emissions, as discussed above.
Significant and Unavoidable Impacts
The Draft EIR identifies a significant and unavoidable impact with regard to GHG emissions. The project would generate an increase in GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that would have a significant impact on the environment despite implementation of Mitigation Measures GHG 1 through GHG-4. If the City of Norwalk decides to approve the project, the City must cite their findings in accordance with Section 15091 of CEQA and prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with Section 15093 of CEQA.
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The applicant conducted extensive community outreach since 2019 to solicit and incorporate feedback from surrounding neighborhoods, community members, public agencies, and other interested parties. The applicant's community outreach included:
• Creation of a project website: www.NorwalkTransitVillage.com • 25 social media posts across three platforms with over 1,500 engagements • Seven email updates to over 5,600 residents surrounding the site • Seven text message blasts to over 1,900 residents surrounding the site • Over 12 stakeholder meetings that engaged about 60 people • Over 4,326 mailers and surveys sent to neighboring stakeholders • Connected with over 270 residents at two Farmer's Market events • A 25-person community-based steering committee met three times The City also met the CEQA requirements related to public notification, informational meetings, and noticing. Notices were mailed to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site, to public agencies, and interested parties during the scoping period for preparation of the EIR, to notify of the 45-day public review period of the Draft EIR, and for the public hearing. CEQA notices were also published in the Norwalk Patriot posted on the subject site (City Hall). The City's social media accounts also promoted notification of the project for the hearing and associated meetings during the CEQA process. Two public meetings facilitated by the City were also held. The FEIR was also posted on the city's website.
In addition to the CEQA noticing, the City posted the notice of this public hearing in the Norwalk Patriot, mailed out notices to property owners within a 500-radius (this exceeds the minimum NMC requirement), as well as interested parties.
SUMMARY
Based on the analysis in this report, staff is supportive of General Plan Amendment No. 2024-01, Zone Change No. 2024-02, Zoning Text Amendment 2024-04, Specific Plan 17, and Environmental Impact Report SCH #2022070103. The proposed project has been analyzed by the EIR, which finds that one significant and unavoidable impact related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would result from implementation of the project. It's important to note, that many in-fill urban projects fail to meet this threshold. Also, the Southcoast Air Quality Management District has no established GHG Thresholds instead operating on interim measures. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, all other potentially significant environmental impacts can be reduced to less than significant levels. Should the City approve the proposed project, it would have to adopt a statement of overriding considerations and findings of fact identifying that the benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable significant environmental effects. The project will transform the former California Youth Authority correctional facility site into an active and vibrant, mixed use Eco District with housing choices and affordability options for current and future Norwalk residents. As mentioned above it is an important urban infill development project.
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Infill development is an important planning principle considering the option of development of rural properties in outlying areas.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The proposed project will have a positive fiscal benefit to the city. Estimates from renowned economist Kosmont Companies projects the following benefits to the City from this project:
• $500,000/annually from Hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); • $200,000 from commercial/retail sales tax annually; and • $170,00 (approximate) in net annual property tax to the City.
The net positive benefit from this project cannot be understated. The revenues make a positive benefit to city services provided to the community. Equally as important, like the Entertainment District (The Walk), this project will be transformative for the community and serves as an important "placemaking" element which will affirm Norwalk's position in the region.
Attachments
A. PC Resolution No. 24-07 recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2022-01 (2024-01)
B. PC Resolution No. 24-08 recommending City Council approval of Zone Change No. 2022-01 (2024-02)
C. PC Resolution No. 24-09 recommending City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan"
D. PC Resolution No. 24-1 O recommending City Council adopt environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2022070103) for Specific Plan No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village," approve a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration
E. Draft City Council Ordinance Adopting Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024- 04) to establish Specific Plan Area No. 17,
F. Location and Vicinity Map
G. Draft Specific Plan Area No. 17, the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan" H. Draft Environmental Impact Report (https://www.norwalk.org/city hall/departments/community-development/planninq/advanced-planninq pro jects/norwalk-transit-village)
I. Final Environmental Impact Report (https://www.norwalk.org/city hall/departments/community-development/planning/advanced-olanning pro jects/norwalk-transit-village)
J. Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
K. Draft Statement of Overriding Consideration
LOCATION AND VICINITY MAP
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Tribal and Cultural Resources
CUL-1 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources . If archaeological resources are encountered during ground- disturbing activities, work within 50- feet of the find should be halted and the project Applicant, or their designee, shall retain an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the
Interior’s Profession al Qualification Standards for
archaeology (National Park Service 1983) immediately to evaluate the find. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted as mandated by law. If necessary, the
evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for California Register of Historical Resources eligibility. The treatment plan shall be reviewed and approved by the qualified archaeologist.
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Archaeologist;
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Geology and Soils
GEO-1 If unanticipated fossil discoveries are made, all work must halt within 50 feet until a qualified paleontologist can evaluate the find. Work may resume immediately outside
of the 50-foot radius.
Qualified
Paleontologist;
Construction
Contractor
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GEO-2 If the discoveries are determined to be significant, full -time paleontological monitoring shall be recommended for the remainder of ground disturbance for the project.
Paleontological monitoring shall entail the visual inspection of excavated or graded areas and trench sidewalls. In the event a paleontological resource is discovered, the monitor shall have the authority to temporarily divert the
construction equipment around the find until it is assessed for scientific significance and collected, if warranted.
Monitoring efforts may be reduced or eliminated at the
discretion of the project paleontologist.
Qualified
Paleontologist;
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GEO-3 Upon completion of fieldwork, all significant fossils collected shall be prepared in a properly equipped
paleontology laboratory to a point ready for curation.
Following laboratory work, all fossil specimens shall be identified to the most specific taxonomic level possible, cataloged, analyzed, and offered to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for permanent curation
and storage. At the con
clusion of laboratory work and
museum curation, a final Paleontological Monitoring
Report shall be prepared describing the results of the
paleontological mitigation monitoring efforts associated with the project. The report shall include a summary of the field and laboratory methods, an overview of the project area geology and paleontology, a list of taxa recovered, an analysis of fossils recovered and their scientific
significance, and recommendations. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Qualified
Paleontologist;
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Museum of Los
Angeles County
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Transportation
TRA-1 Prior to issuance of any grading and/or demolition permits, whichever occurs first, the construction contractor shall prepare a Construction Management Plan (CMP) to be
submitted for review and approval by the City of Norwalk Director of Public Works. The requirement for a CMP shall be incorporated into the project specifications and subject to verification by the Director of Public Works prior to final plan approval. The CMP shall include, at a minimum, the following measures, which shall be implemented during all construction activities:
• Meet the standards established in the current
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) as well as City of Norwalk
requirements. The CMP shall be prepared by the
Construction
Contractor
Prior to
Issuance of
Grading and/or
Demolition
Permit; During
Construction
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Public Works
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construction contractor and submitted to the
Director of Public Works for approval pertaining
to off- site work, including sidewalk construction,
building façade, underground utilities, and any
work that would require temporary lane closures.
The plan shall be developed according to the
MUTCD (la test edition) guidelines, including
plans for traffic signs, traffic cone arrangements,
and flaggers to assist with pedestrians and
traffic.
• Identify traffic control for any street closure,
detour, or other disruption to traffic circulation,
including the necessary traffic controls to allow
for construction- related traffic to efficiently enter
and exit the site and maintain emergency access
to the site and surrounding area.
• Should project construction activities require
temporary vehicle lane and/or sidewal k closures,
the construction contractor shall coordinate with
the Director of Public Works regarding timing
and duration of proposed temporary lane and/or
sidewalk closures to ensure the closures do not
impact operations of adjacent uses or
emergency access.
• Identify the routes that construction vehicles
must utilize for the delivery of construction
materials (i.e., lumber, tiles, piping, windows,
etc.), to access the site, traffic controls and
detours, and proposed construction phasing plan
for the project.
• Should project construction activities occur
during general drop- off and pick -up hours for
nearby schools, traffic signs, traffic cone
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arrangements, and flaggers shall assist with
ensuring continued vehicular access and safe
pedestrian access along the project frontage for
students.
• Require the construction contractor to keep all
haul routes clean and free of debris including,
but not limited to, gravel and dirt, as a result of
its operations. The construction contractor shall
clean adjacent streets, as d
irected by the
Director of Public Works, of any material which
may have been spilled, tracked, or blown onto
adjacent streets or areas.
Greenhouse Gas
GHG-1 The project applicant shall design and build future development all multi- family residential units to
meet/include the following, as applicable, per the
discretion of the City of Norwalk Planning Division or their designee:
Non-Residential Development:
• Tier 12 requirements for Division A5.1, Planning
and Design, as outlined under Sections
A5.106.5.1.12 and A5.106.5.1.3 of Appendix A5,
Nonresidential Voluntary Measures, of the 2022
California Green Building Standards Code for
Designated Parking for Clean Air Vehicles.
• Tier 12 requirements for Division A5.1, Planning
and Design, as outlined under Section
A5.106.5.3.12 of Appendix A5, Nonresidential
Voluntary Measures, of the 2022 California
Green Building Standards Code for Electric
Applicant;
Developer
Prior to
Issuance of
Building
Permits; Prior
to Issuance of
the Certificate
of Occupancy
City Planning
Division
Prior to
Issuance of
Building
Permits; Prior
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Vehicle (EV) Charging.
• Tier 12 requirements for Division A5.2, Energy
Efficiency, as outlined under Section
A5.203.1.2.12 of Appendix A5, Nonresidential
Voluntary Measures, of the 2022 California
Green Building Standards Code.
• Division A5.211, Renewable Energy, of
Appendix A5, Nonresidential Voluntary
Measures, of the 2022 California Green Building
Standards Code.
• Tier 12 requirements for Division A5.3, Water
Efficiency and Conservation, as outlined under
Section A5.303.2.3. 12
of Appendix A5,
Nonresidential Voluntary Measures, of the 2022
California Green Building Standards Code.
Residential Development:
• No wood- burning or gas -powered fireplaces
shall be installed in any of the dwelling units.
• All buildings to the extent feasible, shall be
electric, meaning that electricity is the primary
source of energy for water heating; heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) (i.e.,
space-heating and space cooling); cooking; and
clothes-drying.
• All major appliances provided/install ed (e.g.,
dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and
dryers, and water heaters) shall be electric -
powered EnergyStar- certified or of equivalent
energy efficiency, where applicable.
Prior to the issuance of building permits for new
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development project s within the project site, the project applicant shall provide documentation (e.g., building plans, site plans) to the City of Norwalk Planning Division to verify implementation of the applicable design. requirements
specified in this mitigation measure. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the City shall verify
implementation of these design requirements.
GHG-2 The project developer shall design the non -residential portion of the project to:
• Provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
At minimum, the number of EV charging stations
shall equal the Tier 12 Nonresidential Voluntary
Measures of the California Green Building
Standards Code.
• Provide parking for low -emitting, fuel -efficient,
and carpool/van vehicles. At minimum, the
number of preferential parking spaces shall
equal to the Tier 12 Nonresidential Voluntary
Measures of the California Green Building
Standards.
Prior to the issuance of building permits for new
development projects on the project site, the project
developer shall provide documentation (e.g., site plans) to the City of Norwalk Planning Division to verify
implementation of the of the applicable design
requirements specified in this mitigation measure. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the City shall verify implementation of these design requirements.
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of Occupancy
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GHG-3 Exterior electric receptacles on nonresidential buildings shall be provided for charging or powering electric
landscaping equipment.
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the Certificate
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to Issuance of
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GHG-4 The project shall use light color roofing and building materials to minimize heat -island effect and reduce
lighting, heating, and cooling needs.
Applicant;
Developer
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Permits; Prior
to Issuance of
the Certificate
of Occupancy
City Planning
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