AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tony Ayala, Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Vice Mayor
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Margarita L. Rios, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment: The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code. If you wish to address City Council, please complete a speaker card and hand the card to the Sergeant at Arms. City Council will hear public comment on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote and on matters not listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
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Gov. Code § 84308: Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
CLOSED SESSION
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047-006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ayala
INVOCATION
April Reutter
Pray Norwalk
FLAG SALUTE
Rosalie Ramirez
New Harvest Christian School
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ROLL CALL
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Report of City Council Travel
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
I. City Council to Declare March 21, 2025 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of Norwalk.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Gateway Cities Council of Governments presentation.
2. Norwalk Education Alliance Mock Interviews 2025 Recap video.
3. 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. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2025. 825-04
2. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 2, 2025 - FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,233,162.79; the payroll check numbers 38319 - 38321 and the voucher numbers 342137 - 342639 in the total net amount of $922,261.48 for the pay period February 2, 2025 - February 15, 2025.
3. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register period February 26, 2025 – March 11, 2025, in the total amount of $3,982,163.39. 640
4. PROJECT NO. 7933 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND PIONEER BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-03 Staff recommends City Council award a contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $715,016.42 for construction of Project No. 7933, Excelsior Drive between Studebaker Road and Pioneer Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments, provided there is adequate 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.
5. PROJECT NO. 7196 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION CONTRACT NO. 2 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY Staff recommends City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $397,852 for Construction Management and Inspection services for Project No. 7196, Firestone
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Boulevard Improvements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. 2024 NORWALK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to April 1, 2025.
7. FISCAL YEAR 24/25 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED
BUDGET TO ADD THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD AND ALLOCATE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES GRANT FUNDS, in the amounts of $27,887 and $5,520 respectively, for the purchase of and operating costs for an additional Mobile Data Computer; and authorize the City Manager as Chief Executive to complete and submit grant related documents and amendments.
8. TEMPORARY LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 12405 ROSECRANS
AVENUE - NORWALK AUTO AUCTION
Staff recommends City Council:
a. authorize the City Manager to enter into a new Third Amendment with Aquirecorp to temporarily extend the terms of the current lease agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and
b. continue negotiating terms for a long-term ground lease extension.
APPOINTMENTS
9. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council either re-appoint or make new appointments for all the Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 2025 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Staff recommends City Council and the public provide input of the proposed Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consolidated Plan and funding activities for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-09 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT - ESTABLISH THE NORWALK ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND APPOINT MEMBERS Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE NORWALK ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-10 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN
SERVICES FOR NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt Resolution No. 25-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET FOR THE
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NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECT, in the amount of $626,216; and
b. approve an agreement with David Volz Design for planning and design services for $626,216; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
REPORTS
13. SENATE BILL 9 DISCUSSION
Staff seeks feedback on potential Senate Bill 9 standards in order to draft an ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments.
14. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT UPDATE
Staff seeks City Council feedback to draft an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments to be in full compliance with state regulations.
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 March 13, 2025.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL
NORWALK, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California . Responding to roll call were Councilmembers Ramirez, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala. Councilmembers Rios and Valencia arrived after roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
There were no persons wishing to address City Council on the matters to be discussed in closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council immediately convened to closed session for discussion on the following matters:
I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, Assessor Parcel Numbers 8047 -006-924 and 8047-006-925 (The Walk Project); Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M.
Gomez, City Manager; Negotiating Party: Primestor; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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.
III. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(1) – State of California vs. City of Norwalk, Case No. 24STCP03551.
IV. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.9(d)(2) – Significant exposure to litigation in one case.
RECESS
City Council recessed at 5:55 p.m. pending the commencement of the regular meeting.
Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
Norwalk City Council
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2 REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Ayala called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California. City Council was present in its entirety with Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Ayala responding to roll call. Also present were Jesus M. Gomez , City Manager ; Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney; and Theresa Devoy, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Soonim Kim, SDA Korean Church; followed by the flag salute, led by Rick Ramirez, 5th grade student.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney indicated there was no reportable action taken on the matters discussed in closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Perez reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting, the E -Waste, Shred -A-Thon and Medication Disposal Event; the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count; Leadership and Advocacy for the Direction of Young Women “Love is Respect” Workshop; shared that the Norwalk Now has been distributed, and announced the upcoming Kids and Cops Footgolf Tournament .
Councilmember Rios reported on her attendance at a meeting with representatives from EARTHDAY.org where they discussed Earth Day and ways to celebrate ; rode on a Norwalk City Bus and encouraged all to use public transportation ; shared statistics regarding plastic waste and asked residents to remember to be environmentally conscientious; announced that March is National Women’s History Month and congratulated all strong women. Councilmember Valencia reported on her attendance at the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count and thanked all volunteers who made it a success; she also attended the Norwalk Lions Club International Pancake Breakfast and the Soroptimist International Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Quarter Mania event and thanked the Teen Alliance Program participants for helping at the event ; announced L ent has arrived. Mayor Ayala shared that community -based organizations are great to support because that support circles back into the community.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
City Council proclaimed March as National Women’s History Month in the City of Norwalk.
City Council proclaimed March as National Social Service Worker’s Month in the City of Norwalk.
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3 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Captain Conti provided the Los Angeles Sheriff’s quarterly report and shared a video.
Videos were shared highlighting the Homeless Count 2025 recap 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. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Rios seconded to approve the consent calendar as recommended. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MEETING MINUTES
City Council approved the minutes of the meeting of February 18, 2025. 825-04
PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 19, 2025 - FEBRUARY 1, 2025
City Council approved gross payroll in the amount of $1,248,737.05; the payroll check numbers 38311 –38318 and the voucher numbers 341637 – 342136, in the total net amount of $929,068.84 for the pay period January 19, 2025 – February 1, 2025. 630
COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
City Council approved the warrant register period February 12, 2025 – February 25, 2025, in the total amount of $3,857,612.81. 640
PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 26, 2025
No action taken. 320
AMENDMENT NO. 1 - TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AND NORWALK Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES
City Council:
a. approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for additional professional services in the amount of $85,000; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
b. approved agreements with MNS Engineers, Inc. and Advanced Avant -Garde Corporation to provide on -call Community Development Block Grant and Housing Administrative Consultant Services and Additional Services for a term of three years from the date of execution, in a n amount of $150,000 each annually; and authorize d the City Manager to execute the agreements, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Managers signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 315
APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Rios moved and Councilmember Perez seconded Councilmember Rios’ appointment of Rachel Contreras to the Senior Citizens Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Ramirez, Rios, and Valencia, Vice Mayor Perez , and Mayor Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None 200
REPORTS
DIRECTION FOR THE 2025 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development , provided a report and requested guidance from City Council regarding the proposed activities for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan. The City Clerk summarized an email from Melanie Faure who spoke on the matter. City Council discussion e nsued, Councilmember Ramirez requested information about which funds were used the most and if there was anything that could be eliminated , as well as if clients served were Norwalk residents ; Councilmember Rios requested more data for the funds being recommended; Mayor Ayala inquired whether or not information about how many clients were served is listed on the applications companies submit; Vice Mayor Perez shared concern that only nine Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular Meetings
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5 companies submitted applications when there are over 50. Mr. Hamilton indicated that there are strict reporting guidelines that hinder companies from applying. The report was received and filed. 315
UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING USER AND REGULATORY FEES
Jennifer Hernandez, Finance Senior Management Analyst, and Brian Brown, Consultant for Clear Source Consulting , provided a report and requested City Council review and provide comments on the Proposed Fee Schedule and accompanying User and Regulatory Fee Study; and directed staff to schedule a public hearing for consideration of a resolution to update and establish User and Regulatory Fees. City Council discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Perez requested an auto annual increase be implemented into the upcoming fees, requested that the penalty fees be reviewed and adjusted, and suggested implementing a fee for credit card usage for users. Councilmember Ramirez commented that the Fee Schedule amounts are also tied to the Salary Schedule and requested staff work on providing a fee study. This item will be scheduled for a public hearing, and the report was received and filed. 602-01
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Addressing City Council were Brian Tindall and Pauline Rojo.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
____________________________
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
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 FEBRUARY 2, 2025 - FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Background:
The City’s gross payroll cost for the period February 2, 2025 – February 15, 2025 totals $1,233,162.79.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve gross payroll in the amount of $1,233,162.79; the payroll check numbers 38319 - 38321 and the voucher numbers 342137 - 342639 in the total net amount of $922,261.48 for the pay period February 2, 2025 - February 15, 2025.
Attachments:
N/A
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
1 IRMA L MENDOZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200392
$908.77
2 ALLEN FAMILY DAY CARE LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200393
$4,401.35
3 MARTA ELENA SOTELO RAMIREZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200394
$874.44
4 NADINE MCGUIRE
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200395
$5,428.59
5 MICHELLE YVETTE ORTIZ
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200396
$582.86
6 RAQUEL SILVA
CHILD CARE
200397
$694.42
7 TOP KIDS LLC
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
200398
$1,286.75
8 ANGELICA RODRIGUEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200399
$1,000.00
9 AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM
DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE
200400
$370.02
10 BECNEL UNIFORMS
BUS UNIFORMS
200401
$676.18
11 BERTHA REYES
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200402
$500.00
12 B I G STUDIO INC
DEPARTMENT SHIRTS/ADMINISTRATION
200403
$831.61
13 COMPASS GROUP USA INC
COFFEE SUPPLIES
200404
$2,354.32
14 CERVANTES, JULIE
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200405
$30.46
15 CHEN, STEWART
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200406
$7.52
16 CHUN, JAMES
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200407
$62.03
17 CITY OF ARTESIA
SCE BILL SHARED COST
200408
$380.86
18 CLINICAL LAB OF SAN BERNARDINO INC
LAB SERVICE WATER TESTING
200409
$752.53
19 CUMMINS INC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
200410
$1,671.76
20 CYNTHIA KEMBLOWSKI
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200411
$500.00
21 CLIFFORD D WHITE
BACKFLOW TESTING
200412
$700.00
22 SOUTHERN CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
LOCK AND SECURITY SERVICES
200413
$1,019.56
23 HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL SERVICE
200414
$195.00
24 DHYANI, AMIT
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200415
$120.77
25 DIVA VEGA
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200416
$500.00
26 DOMINGUEZ, CLAUDIA
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200417
$124.37
27 DUTHIE ELECTRIC SERVICE
CORPORATION
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/P. SERVICES
200418
$1,298.83
28 ELIZABETH GONZALEZ
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200419
$500.00
29 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC
GREENSCAPE VALVES
200420
$6,604.54
30 FAN, CHUNYI
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200421
$129.71
31 FRONTIER CALIFORNIA INC
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
200422
$9,063.26
32 GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
200423
$684.85
33 KINGDOM CAUSES BELLFLOWER
HOMELESS PREVENTION
200424
$326.66
34 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AUTO PARTS
200425
$95.94
35 JAMES C PARKER
MANAGEMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM
200426
$500.00
36 JAYESH BHAKTA
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200427
$1,000.00
37 JONATHAN GONZALEZ
NASC SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200428
$250.00
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
38 KOA CONSULTING INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/JANUARY 2025
200429
$4,540.00
39 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
GENERAL POLICING SERVICES/DEC 24
200430
$1,536,843.12
40 MIGUEL ARELLANO
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200431
$500.00
41 MORALES, COLLEEN
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200432
$30.14
42 N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH MONTHLY INSPECTION
200433
$2,134.06
43 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES INC
REVISION SERVICES
200434
$30.00
44 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
BASIN CLEANING SERVICES
200435
$1,065.15
45 NORWALK PRINTERS INC
ROUTE MAPS/TRANSIT
200436
$5,830.02
46 ABBYGAIL ORDUNO
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/SOCIAL SERVICE
200437
$250.00
47 PETTY CASH C/O JESSICA BARGAS
VARIOUS/TRANSIT
200438
$383.66
48 RKA CONSULTING GROUP
DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES
200439
$31,292.50
49 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
200440
$6,847.64
50 ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC
TEMPORARY STAFF/PPE 01-10-2025
200441
$2,043.45
51 ROSS-CAMPBELL INC
SB 1383 OUTREACH CAMP
200442
$8,500.00
52 RUFFIN, RAYMOND & TERI
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200443
$0.88
53 RUIZ, LIONEL
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200444
$184.77
54 S&J SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES/WATER
200445
$700.34
55 SECTRAN SECURITY INC
CASH CARRIER SERVICES/FINANCE
200446
$2,001.05
56 CA PIZZA & SPORT CORPORATION
CATERING SERVICES/SANTA SLEIGH
200447
$2,990.00
57 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS: 02-07-2025
200448
$902.77
58 STEPHEN DORECK EQUIPMENT RENTAL
INC
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
200449
$46,887.24
59 ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLIES/TRANSIT
200450
$273.64
60 US ARMOR CORPORATION
BALLISTIC VEST
200451
$898.37
61 NEXUS HOLDING LLC
GATE REPAIRS
200452
$1,385.91
62 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
PARKS/CITY HALL TURF
200453
$27,153.30
63 XAVIER M HERNANDEZ
PARK SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200454
$500.00
64 AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 195469
200455
$8,758.00
65 PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR REPAIR/NASC
200456
$3,660.00
66 ARCADIA RIPTIDES SWIM CLUB
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FEE
200457
$322.00
67 BRENNAN ESTIMATING SERVICES
CAC FIRE ALARM REPAIR
200458
$680.63
68 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF JUSTICE
EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICE
200459
$544.00
69 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
EMPLOYEE INCOME VERIFICATION
200460
$108.89
70 CSG CONSULTANTS INC
CITY PROJECT 7859 - ADDITIONAL
200461
$3,647.75
71 DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
200462
$375.34
72 SOUTHERN CALIF SECURITY CENTERS INC
LOCK AND SECURITY SERVICES
200463
$3,902.04
73 DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
CEAQ PEER REVIEW
200464
$7,481.00
74 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CONVEYANCE 041369
200465
$6,750.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
75 DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SERVICES-DECEMBER
200466
$218.00
76 EL CLASIFICADO
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 196178
200467
$1,680.00
77 EVANGELINA ALICEA DE BONALES
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 195315
200468
$1,228.32
78 FALCON FUELS INC
DIESEL AND UNLEADED FUEL
200469
$35,585.73
79 GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR BUS PARTS
200470
$108.66
80 GABRIEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC
AUTO GLASS REPAIRS
200471
$407.13
81 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE AND LEASE SERVICES
200472
$2,223.36
82 WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
200473
$168.38
83 H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SHOP SUPPLIES
200474
$384.20
84 JUDITH A NORMAN
NTS CONSULTING SERVICES
200475
$1,937.50
85 JIMNI SYSTEMS INC
SEWER PUMP SERVICE
200476
$1,518.43
86 JOSE MUNOZ
EMPLOYEE COMPUTER LOAN
200477
$1,215.67
87 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
LEGAL SERVICES
200478
$29,600.00
88 LUIS R NAVAS
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 195726
200479
$200.00
89 M & M EMBROIDERY DESIGN INC
UNIFORM POLOS AND JACKETS
200480
$147.40
90 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES INC
REVISION SERVICES
200481
$329.00
91 JOE'S SWEEPING INC
CITY WIDE SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL
200482
$1,577.85
92 NICK SEVERSON
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
200483
$52.64
93 ONWARD ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE INSPECTION SERVICES
200484
$18,210.07
94 PATRICIA SANDOVAL
DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
200485
$700.00
95 POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO
BUS BATTERY
200486
$196.43
96 PUENTE HILLS FORD LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT FORD PARTS
200487
$135.88
97 RKA CONSULTING GROUP
DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES
200488
$18,927.50
98 ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
200489
$1,269.16
99 SCOTT FAZEKAS & ASSOCIATES
CONSULTING SERVICES
200490
$3,115.52
100
SHOWCARD SIGN CO INC
BLUE AND RED CITY DECALS
200491
$563.75
101
RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA INC
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
200492
$250.00
102
THE ECOHEROSHOW LLC
ECOHERO SHOW
200493
$2,820.00
103
THE DOWNEY PATRIOT INC
DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT
200494
$1,524.75
104
THE PITNEY BOWES BANK INC
POSTAGE DEPOSIT
200495
$15,000.00
105
THE RACK DEPOT INC
DECKING FOR RACKS
200496
$635.04
106
L V CROWN LLC
STEEL POLE
200497
$1,437.75
107
TRI WEST MECHANICAL INC
ICE MACHINE SERVICE
200498
$4,870.00
108
VERDANT BRANDED INC
ANNIVERSARY POLOS
200499
$1,607.42
109
VILMA BOLANOS DE BOLANOS
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
200500
$72.00
110
WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
200501
$3,931.06
111
UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS
FRONT STREET RENTAL
200502
$9,305.00
112
ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION SVCS
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
200503
$25,939.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
113
AM PLUMBING AND ROOTER INC
PLUMBING SERVICES
200504
$575.00
114
CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC
BUILDING AND SAFETY
200505
$230.78
115
CYRUN CORPORATION
ALLIANCE MAINTENANCE
200506
$20,000.00
116
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
200507
$32.90
117
HONEYCOTT INC
BEE REMOVAL
200508
$145.00
118
DEWEY SERVICES INCORPORATED
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
200509
$600.00
119
FIRST LOTUS INVESTMENT LLC
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200510
$105.14
120
GAMARRO, TERESA
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200511
$72.60
121
GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT BUS PARTS
200512
$117.18
122
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
200513
$21,011.58
123
WW GRAINGER INC
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
200514
$27.92
124
GREENCYCLE
PARKS LANDSCAPE
200515
$3,440.09
125
H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AUTO PARTS
200516
$37.05
126
HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC
CAPS WITH TRANST LOGO
200517
$1,105.60
127
KIM, ERIC
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200518
$124.37
128
MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO INC
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY SUPPLY
200519
$250.93
129
CHRISTOPHER M RODRIGUEZ
KIDS GOLF DJ SERVICES
200520
$600.00
130
MANHATTAN STITCHING COMPANY INC
KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT POLOS
200521
$492.42
131
MIGUEL TORRES
PLUMBING EXAM REIMBURSEMENT
200522
$240.00
132
MNS ENGINEERS INC
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION/RDA
200523
$5,100.00
133
MONICA REYNOSO
CLASS B LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT
200524
$98.00
134
N/S CORPORATION
BUS WASH MONTHLY INSPECTION
200525
$362.86
135
JOE'S SWEEPING INC
BUS STOP MAINTENANCE
200526
$119,861.25
136
PETTY CASH C/O YVETTE KIZZIAR
VARIOUS/SOCIAL SERVICES
200527
$232.99
137
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC
TANK FARM CLEAN UP
200528
$10,932.62
138
PSOMAS
NTS TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
200529
$66,717.75
139
MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES
RADIO RELEASE SERVICES
200530
$5,948.00
140
S&J SUPPLY COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES/WATER
200531
$548.74
141
SAID, WAEL
UTILITY BILL REFUND
200532
$91.81
142
JOSE SANCHEZ
KIDS GOLF PHOTO SERVICES
200533
$350.00
143
SECTRAN SECURITY INC
CASH CARRIER SERVICES/TRANSIT
200534
$835.00
144
SELECT ELECTRIC INC
CONSTRUCTION 7232-#7
200535
$362,277.49
145
SOROPTIMIST INTL OF THE AMERICAS
CONTRIBUTION/TA
200536
$1,000.00
146
SOROPTIMIST INTL OF THE AMERICAS
CONTRIBUTION/AV
200537
$250.00
147
SOUTHERN CALIF EDISON COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
200538
$24,065.38
148
TERRA REALTY ADVISORS INC
CONSULTANT SERVICES
200539
$1,395.00
149
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
UTILITIES/CITYWIDE
200540
$2,443.52
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
150
TOBIAS LEVI MOODY
SAX PERFORMANCE
200541
$225.00
151
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
200542
$3,182.50
152
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
200543
$1,553.58
153
THE CODE GROUP INC
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
200544
$32,662.50
154
DISTRICT LODGE 947, IAMAW
EMPLOYEE UNION DUES
200545
$5,636.21
155
COMPASS GROUP USA INC
COFFEE SUPPLIES
200546
$583.55
156
CHINGONA COMMUNITY INCORPORATED
CONTRIBUTION/RR
200547
$600.00
157
CUMMINS INC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
200548
$1,551.83
158
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TIRES
200549
$289.27
159
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COPE PAYMENTS/FEBRUARY 2025
200550
$2,500.99
160
NORWALK REALTY INC
PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
200551
$461.93
161
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
PAYROLL DEDUCTION: 03-01-2025
200552
$300.00
162
GILLIG LLC
OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT BUS PARTS
200553
$3,245.58
163
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
BUS TIRE LEASE SERVICES
200554
$125.66
164
H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE
SHOP SUPPLIES
200555
$704.11
165
JAMES H DYKSTRA
FEDERAL ADVOCATE SERVICES/FEBRUARY
200556
$2,000.00
166
JOE A GONSALVES & SON
LOBBYING FIRM/MARCH 2025
200557
$2,420.00
167
COUNTY OF LA DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
INDIVIDUAL WASTE SERVICES FOR SEWER
200558
$7,433.89
168
LA MIRADA ARMADA
STINGRAY SWIM MEET
200559
$49.00
169
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC
ON-CALL CONSULTANT/PPE 02-23-2025
200560
$20,790.00
170
NICHOLLS CONSULTING INC
BEVERAGE CONTAINER
200561
$3,894.84
171
NORWALK PRINTERS INC
BUSINESS CARDS/CDBG
200562
$49.84
172
NORWALK-LA MIRADA SCHOOL DIST
RE-ISSUE CHECK # 198352
200563
$250.00
173
POWERSTRIDE BATTERY CO
AUTO/BUS BATTERY
200564
$1,426.42
174
DOOR OF HOPE YOUTH & FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION/RR
200565
$300.00
175
WM CURBSIDE LLC
CURBSIDE OIL PICKUPS
200566
$1,182.50
176
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC
MANAGEMENT PROJECT 7232
200567
$5,377.50
177
TRIANON BUILDERS INC
SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
200568
$1,000.00
178
TRILLIUM ACQUISITION LLC
BIOGAS FUEL
200569
$16,095.63
179
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
SUPPLIES/CITYWIDE
200570
$441.32
180
ARGO ENTERPRISES INC
FIRST AID SUPPLY/TRANSPORTATION
200571
$122.98
181
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
NORWALK NOW POSTAGE/MARCH 2025
200572
$6,388.27
182
VERNOLAS TOW SERVICE
ON CALL TOWING SERVICES
200573
$120.00
183
VILMA BOLANOS DE BOLANOS
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
200574
$72.00
184
WESTERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO
SAMPLING STATIONS
200575
$3,480.76
185
BLANCA E GARZA
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V20385
$1,503.53
186
BRIANNA MARIE GARSIA
CHILD CARE
V20386
$700.50
187
CALDERON FAMILY DAY CARE INC
CHILD CARE
V20387
$3,112.34
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Item
Count
Vendor Name
Description
Check
Number
Check Total
188
NORMA ANGELICA CASTELLANOS LOZANO
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V20388
$1,728.90
189
SHARIE MARIE BEITZ
CHILD CARE
V20389
$908.77
190
SHELLY ORDIWAY
CHILD CARE STAGE 3
V20390
$708.47
191
THE LORDS CHILDREN MISSION
CHILD CARE STAGE 2
V20391
$372.16
192
ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS/TRASH HAUL
V20392
$163,910.19
193
CITY OF CERRITOS
PURCHASE OF WATER/DECEMBER 2024
V20393
$73,453.74
194
FIRST TRANSIT INC
DIAL-A-RIDE
V20394
$89,577.23
195
JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC
SEWER AND LIFT STATIONS
V20395
$370.39
196
AMERICAN FIDELITY ASSURANCE
COMPANY
L&D FLEX SPEND/FEBRUARY 2025
V20396
$74,436.64
197
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
PERS CONTRIBUTION/PPE 01-18-2025
V20397
$360,766.60
198
CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSTMENT UNIT
CHILD SUPPORT/PPE 02-15-2025
V20398
$1,749.00
199
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
LEVY PROCEEDS/02-21-2025
V20399
$454.00
200
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT
STATE TAX/PPE 02-15-2025
V20400
$36,301.54
201
EMPOWER/MASS MUTUAL
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PPE 02-15-2025
V20401
$33,654.51
202
UNITED STATES TREASURY-IRS
PAYROLL TAX/PPE 02-01-2025
V20402
$112,757.45
203
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND
CALCARD OFFSET/FEBRUARY 2025
V20403
$215,104.61
204
KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES INC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT SERVICES
V20404
$18,733.90
205
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
DESIGN SERVICES
V20405
$2,640.12
206
MARGARET B MEJIA
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20406
$450.00
207
MARY DEAN RICHARDSON
PERSONAL CARE/SENIOR GRANT
V20407
$558.00
208
NANCY GALICIA
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20408
$576.00
209
SCOTT L DELL
DRUM CIRCLE CLASS
V20409
$200.00
210
SHEYLA ALEMAN
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20410
$40.50
211
BADGER METER INC
METERS AND EQUIPMENT
V20411
$8,588.66
212
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS
LLC
INTERNET SERVICES/CITYWIDE
V20412
$2,563.84
213
CLAUDIA I GODINEZ
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
V20413
$510.00
214
DANNY VIERA SR
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20414
$144.00
215
ERVY RODRIGUEZ
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
V20415
$420.00
216
GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES INC
ASSISTANCE/HOME REHAB PROGRAM
V20416
$12,145.18
217
I COPY INC
COPY CHARGES/CITY HALL
V20417
$432.50
218
JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC
NASC ALARM REPAIRS
V20418
$1,346.52
219
MARIA DOLORES CARRASCO
HOMEMAKING/SENIOR GRANT
V20419
$144.00
220
MARIO ENRIQUE MERA
MANAGEMENT SERVICES/PPE 03-08-2025
V20420
$12,300.00
221
NORWALK CAR WASH INC
VEHICLE 1729 CAR WASH
V20421
$26.00
222
THE ARROYO GROUP
HEART OF NORWALK REVITALIZATION
V20422
$11,618.75
223
CARPI & CLAY INC
FEDERAL ADVOCATE SERVICES
V20423
$3,000.00
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
*****Total Warrants**** $3,982,163.39
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
CITY OF NORWALK
FINAL WARRANT REGISTER
February 26, 2025 through March 11, 2025
Digitally signed by Jana Stuard
Date: 2025.03.12 15:47:36 -07'00'
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., PMP, Principal Civil Engineer
Andrew Del Carpio, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7933 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
FOR EXCELSIOR DRIVE BETWEEN STUDEBAKER ROAD AND PIONEER BOULEVARD, ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-03
Background:
On October 14, 2024, staff solicited for construction bids for Excelsior Drive between Studebaker Road and Pioneer Boulevard Project No. 7933. The project area is located between Studebaker Road and Pioneer Boulevard and is bounded south of Zone 21 and north of Zones 26 and 27.
The project work scope involves slurry sealing, crack sealing, signage, striping, traffic loops, and traffic control.
On November 1, 2024, the City received six bids with the following results:
Ranking Contractors Amount
1 R.J. Noble Company $ 613,748.00
2 All American Asphalt $ 617,460.00
3 Onyx Paving Company, Inc. $ 711,000.00
4 Hardy & Harper, Inc. $ 731,000.00
5 Copp Contracting, Inc. $ 741,717.50
6 Sequel Contractors, Inc. $ 765,587.50
City Council March 18, 2025
Project No. 7933 - Award of Contract Page No. 2
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The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $645,000.
Staff reviewed the bids, evaluating accuracy, costs, experience, and references. As a result, staff recommends awarding the project to the apparent lowest responsible and responsive bidder, R.J. Noble Company (contractor), based on their pricing and qualifications.
The following is an estimated cost breakdown of the estimated total project costs:
Construction Cost $ 613,748.00
Contingency (15%) $ 92,062.20
Administration (1.5%) $ 9,206.22
Total Estimated Cost: $ 715,016.42
From the award date, the estimated start date is March 2025 or sooner, and the project has 30 working days to complete from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Fiscal Impact:
Project expenditures are funded through Fiscal Year 2024/25 approved/available Measure M Bond proceeds. No General Fund Monies are used for this project. Unexpended funds are available for reprogramming.
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 award a contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $715,016.42 for construction of Project No. 7933, Excelsior Drive between Studebaker Road and Pioneer Boulevard; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with any amendments, provided there is adequate 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.
Attachments:
Location Map
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, Principal Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7196 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AMENDMENT NO. 2 - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD BETWEEN
STUDEBAKER AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
Background:
On February 12, 2024, staff issued a request for proposals for Construction Management (CM) and Inspection (CI) services for this project. On March 5, 2024, the City received six proposals.
Staff reviewed the proposals evaluating project scope understanding, experience, and references of proposers. Staff recommended awarding a contract to T.Y. Lin International for CM and CI services of Firestone Boulevard Improvements.
On May 7, 2024, the City Council approved a professional services agreement to T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $1,954,547 for CM and CI.
The project consists of upgrading the existing section of Firestone Boulevard from four-lanes of traffic (two in each direction) and a landscaped raised median to three lanes in each direction with a center median. The project includes widening of the existing bridge segment over the Union Pacific Railroad line and adjacent embankment slopes.
Furthermore, the project also includes multi-modal improvements with the installation of on- street bicycle facilities; traffic signal improvements; street lighting; retaining walls to accommodate the additional roadway width; pavement reconstruction; landscape and irrigation improvements; and pedestrian Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements. Dual left turn lanes are planned at Studebaker Road, and Imperial Highway. Numerous affected, existing driveways along with pedestrian ramps at the intersections would be reconstructed. The project is estimated to take two years to complete.
City Council March 18, 2025
CIP 7196 Amendment No. 2 Construction Management
and Inspection Services
Page No. 2
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To date, Amendment No. 1 to the CM and CI Agreement was issued in the amount of $35,602.76 for specialty inspection of sentinel columns. With the requested Amendment No. 2, the total contract value increases to $2,388,002 as shown below:
Professional Services Agreement $ 1,954,547
Amendment No. 1 $ 35,603
Amendment No. 2 $ 397,852
Total $2, 388,002
During mobilization and construction of Stage 1 of the project, the CM team expended higher than anticipated efforts to coordinate with UPRR, administer elevated levels of contractor submittals, RFIs, perform overtime and weekend inspections to mitigate schedule risks, perform additional materials sampling and testing to support alternative retaining wall designs, and coordinate retaining wall design, submittal and value engineering. Amendment No. 2 is requested to replenish the contract values expended to provide for the out-of-scope work performed by the CM and CI team.
The following is an estimated cost breakdown of the total project costs:
Construction Cost: $ 13,669,231
Contingency (10%): $ 1,366,923
Construction Management & Inspection: $ 2,388,002
Administration (3%): $ 515,585
Total Estimated Cost: $ 17,939,741
Fiscal Impact:
Project expenditures are funded through approved/available Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 Measure M and Measure R proceeds. No General Fund monies are used for this project. Unused construction dollars will be returned to their respective sources and made available for reprogramming.
As part of the approved FY 2023/24 budget, funding included for this project is as follows:
City Council March 18, 2025
CIP 7196 Amendment No. 2 Construction Management
and Inspection Services
Page No. 3
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5 6
Measure M $ 4,590,000
Measure R $ 13,752,677
Proposition C $ 170,040
Total $ 18,512,717
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s strategic Plan Goal 2: Invest in street infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with T.Y. Lin International in the amount of $397,852 for Construction Management and Inspection services for Project No. 7196, Firestone Boulevard Improvements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
2. Project No. 7196 Map
1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services (“Second Amendment”) is entered into as of ____________, 2025 and is to that certain Agreement by and between the City of Norwalk , a California municipal corporation (“City”) and T.Y. Lin, a California corporation (“Consultant”) (collectively referred to as “Parties”) dated July 11, 2024 (“Original Agreement”).
R E C I T A L S
A. On July 11, 2024, the Parties entered into an Agreement for Professional Services to provide professional Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for Firestone Boulevard Widening from Hoxie Avenue to Imperial Highway (City Project No. 7196) , as amended by the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services dated October 28, 2024 (collectively “Agreement”).
B. Pursuant to Section s 3 and 21 of the Agreement, t he Parties desire to amend the Agreement to modify the Scope of Services and corresponding maximum compensation pursuant to the Consultant’s proposal attached hereto as Exhibit s A -2 and B-2, which is hereby incorporated by reference into the Agreement.
Now, therefore, and for good consideration, the Parties agree to modify the Agreement as follows:
Section 1. The Scope of Services of the Agreement is hereby supplemented to include the services described in Exhibit A-2. Section 1. 1 of the Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“1.1 Scope of Services . Consultant shall provide the professional services, as more particularly described in Exhibits A,A-1, and A-2 (“Services”).” Section 2. Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to include a second paragraph as follows:
“3.1.1 Compensation. As compensation for Consultant’s Services under Exhibit A-2 for Project No. 7 196, City shall pay Consultant an additional sum not -to-exceed Three Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty -Two Dollars ($397,852) with a new not -to-exceed contract value of Two Million Three Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Dollars ($ 2,388,002). The total amount of compensation under this Section 3, and all subsections hereunder, shall herein be referred to as the ( “maximum compensation”). In no event shall the Consultant be paid more than the maximum compensation (which includes expenses and additional services, if any) during the term of this Agreement.”
Attachment No. 1
2 Section 3. Except as expressly modified or supplemented by this Second Amendment, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Second Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Second Amendment shall control.
The Parties, through their respective authorized representatives, are signing this Second Amendment on the date stated in the introductory clause.
CITY OF NORWALK
a California municipal corporation
By:
Jesus M. Gomez
City Manager
Date:____________________________
ATTEST:
By:
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman
City Attorney
T.Y. LIN
a California Corporation
By:
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
By:
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
Project Map – 7196 Firestone Blvd Widening from Imperial to Hoxie Attachment No. 2 May 7, 2024
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7 1
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager
Kristy Wong, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: 2024 NORWALK GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Background:
Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires that an annual General Plan and Housing Element progress report be provided to the legislative body, the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the report is to discuss the City’s progress in implementing the General Plan, meeting its share of regional housing needs, and removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvements, and development of housing. This year’s report covers the period between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
On February 26, 2025, the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report was reviewed by the Planning Commission, and it was recommended that City Council receive and file the report and direct staff to transmit it to LCI and HCD prior to April 1, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
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Citizens Advised:
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City Council March 18, 2025
2024 Norwalk General Plan and Housing Element
Annual Progress Report
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to April 1, 2025.
Attachments:
City of Norwalk 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
CITY OF NORWALK
2024 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
2024 General Plan and Housing Element
Annual Progress Report
Community Development Department
Planning Division
April 2025
INTRODUCTION
On February 29, 1996, the Norwalk City Council adopted the City's current General Plan for implementation. The General Plan contains ten (10) elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Community Design, Educational and Cultural Resources, and Utility Infrastructure. Of these elements, Community Design, Educational and Cultural Resources, and Utility Infrastructure are the three new elements that were added to the General Plan as part of the 1996 comprehensive General Plan update.
In February of 2023, the City Council adopted the 2021 -2029 Housing Element.
Throughout 2022, the Norwalk Planning Commission worked on the implementation of the approved Housing Element to adequately address issues related to current and future housing opportunities and to meet the requirements of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
As required by Government Code Section 65400(b), every city must submit an annual progress report to their legislative body, the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the implementation status of their General Plan. The annual report must also include discussion on the City's progress in providing its required share of affordable housing pursuant to Gover nment Code Section 65584 and its efforts to remove governmental constraints for the maintenance, improvement , and development of affordab le housing per Section 65583(c)(3) of the California Government Code.
This General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report covers the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
The following discusses the collaborative efforts administered by various City Departments which contribute to the implementation progress of each of the ten (10) elements contained in the General Plan, including:
• Land Use;
• Circulation;
• Housing;
• Conservation;
• Open Space;
• Noise;
• Safety;
• Community Design;
• Educational and Cultural Resources; and
• Utility Infrastructure.
Land Use Element
The City of Norwalk is considered a developed community comprised mostly of single - family residential neighborhoods, with its predominant commercial and industrial land uses situated along several major roadways. As a developed community, any future development in the City would occur as infill or redevelopment.
In February 1996, an updated Land Use Element was adopted as part of the City's comprehensive General Plan update. Since adoption of the 1996 General Plan, the City has processed a variety of new land use developments and adopted new land use regulations that have continually upheld the Land Use Element.
Circulation Element
The Circulation Element of the 1996 General Plan defines the transportation needs of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate those needs.
The element also focuses on identifying and evaluating local circulation needs, whil e balancing those needs with regional demands and mandates. The following outlines the City’s efforts in addressing local circulation, regional circulation and public transportation needs in the Norwalk community:
Local Circulation
The City has continued to make a variety of street and traffic improvements to its existing network of public streets and sidewalks (e.g., street resurfacing, sidewalk repair, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, traffic signal modifications, etc.).
These street and traffic improvements are identified as Capital Improvement Projects in which federal, state and local funding sources are utilized to execute the projects.
The City worked on the following Capital Improvement Projects to enhance local streets and sidewalks in the 2024 calendar year:
• Continued annual construction work to repair/replace damaged curbs gutters and sidewalks throughout the City;
• Continued design of intersection improvements at Imperial Highway and Bloomfield Avenue;
• Continued design of intersection improvements at Studebaker Road and Alondra Boulevard;
• Continued design of intersection improvements at Studebaker Road and Rosecrans Avenue;
• Completed design for Imperial Highway ITS project, between San Gabriel River and Shoemaker Avenue and solicited construction bids;
• Completed construction of Year 2 of Local Streets Rehabilitation projects that will resurface about 45 lane miles of residential street pavement that also includes repairs to damaged curb -gutter, sidewalks, and installation of current standard access ramps at strategic locations;
• Completed design for Year 3 of Local Streets Rehabilitation projects that will resurface 81 lane miles of residential street pavement. Construction of these improvements will start in Spring 2025;
• Completion of three Traffic Signal Improvement projects along Rosecrans Avenue, Studebaker and San Antonio; and
• Completion of paving of streets bounded by Pioneer Boulevard, Lowemont Street, Norwalk Boulevard funded by CDBG funds.
Other street improvements (e.g., street dedications, street widening, sidewalk construction, deceleration lanes, etc.) are funded and built by developers as part of their conditions of approval for developing their property. In addition, developers are responsible for paying their "fair share" of the cost to mitigate anticipated traffic impacts associated with new development in the City.
Additionally, developers are often required to conduct traffic studies to establish uses which have higher parking demands or larger development projects which may create traffic impacts on the existing network of public streets. These traffic studies are required to ensure that new uses and developments will not have negative impacts on traffic.
Public Transportation
In addition to conducting street and circulation improvements, the City also provides public transportation services for the City and surrounding communities through the Norwalk Transit System (NTS). As one of sixteen (16) municipal bus operators within Los Angeles County, NTS was established as a municipal fixed-route operation on August 1, 1974. Later the same year, a demand -responsive service utilizing lift -equipped accessible vans, also known as Dial-a-Ride (DAR), was implemented to better serve the elderly and disabled in 2002.
Fixed-Route Service: The fixed-route service utilizes thirty-four (34) buses which provide local circulated and inter -jurisdictional service within Norwalk and the adjoining communities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, El Monte, La Mirada, La Habra, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, Whittier, and portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County .
The fixed-routes service also serves as a link between the Metro Greenline Light Rail Station and the Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Transportation Center -Metrolink Station (Commuter Rail Station). Configuration of the six (6) existing routes was largely determined through significant community involvement. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024, NTS continued to serve approximately 4,072 customers on an average weekday and over 1,140,644 boarding customers per year.
Fare Media: NTS continues to participate in a major regional effort to integrate transit fare media, the way in which fares are paid. NTS also participates in the smart -card fare payment system. Currently, the Transit Access Pass (TAP) card is accepted by 26 transit agencies: all Metro buses, Metro rail lines, and municipal transit systems throughout Los Angeles County. On June 16, 2021, construction and installation of a TAP Vending Machine (TVM) on the west side (City of Norwalk section) of the Metrolink Station parking lot was completed and is now fully operational. Commuters can utilize the TVM to purchase a TAP Card, add fare media products (i.e . EZ Pass, Metro Passes, etc.) , and
reload cash onto their TAP Card on site at this location anytime Monday through Sunday 24 hours a day. Additionally, NTS offers in -person assistance to the public in the front lobby Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Cerritos College Board of Trustees approved a contract with Metro on March 9, 2021, with program kick off for “GoPass” on March 31, 2022. Cerritos College students that pay their Student Activities Fee each semester can now ride and transfer between several transit systems in Los Angeles. The pass allows unlimited rides on: City of Commerce, Culver CityBus, Foothill Transit, Gardena Transit (GTrans), Long Beach Transit, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) DASH, Los Angeles Metro (bus and rail), Montebello Bus, Norwalk Transit, Pasadena Transit, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Torrance Transit. The “GoPass Program” is available to students at participating K -12 schools as well.
Dial-a-Ride Service: The NTS Dial -A-Ride service , using lift -equipped accessible vehicles, provides curb-to-curb advance reservation service for trips taken within the City of Norwalk and provides weekday on-demand taxicab trips to approved medical facilities in the cities of Bellflower, Downey, Lakewood, and Whittier for senior and disabled residents.
In its commitment to provide economically viable public transportation in a safe and effective manner and to keep up with technological advances in public transit, NTS was involved in several capital programs. NTS strives to maintain good repair of all federal assets and ensure that rolling vehicle stock is replaced in a timely manner to meets its service life. The following projects were initiated in 2020 and completed in 2022 & 2024:
Bus Fleet Electrification: In December 2021 , NTS installed its first wave of improvements to its fleet by way of electrical infrastructure (i.e. charging stations) to support the acquisition of four (4) Battery Electric Buses (BEBs). Currently, NTS operates alternative -fueled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and BEBs.
NTS continues to expand its BEBs fleet and infrastructure with the addition of two (2) BEBs and four (4) corresponding charging stations delivered in late Summer 2023 and three (3) additional BEBs delivered in Winter 2024.
Additionally, NTS has secured funding for 11 buses which will be delivered in 2026, given delays from supply chain issues the transit industry has faced.
New Technology: Implementation of the Norwalk Intelligent Transportation System (NITS) will provide automatic vehicle location (AVL) of buses, computer - aided dispatching (CAD), and software that calculates real -time information from data generated by CAD /AVL technology. Additionally, the NITS will provide automatic passenger counters (APC), automatic voice annunciation (AVA), vehicle health monitoring (VHM), integrated real -time passenger information, and an integrated business intelligence tool (complianc e reporting data, performance data, etc.). The implementation of the CAD/AVL system will provide significantly improved accuracy of the information available to staff and customers. As of February 24, 2022, a hundred percent project completion has been achieved and
is fully functional, which includes the AVL software, CAD software, and automated travel information system (ATIS) software that calculates real-time information.
Capital Improvements: Facility Improvements at Norwalk Transportation and Public Services Facility (Phase III) will commence in February 2025 . This will include improvements to Operations, Vehicle Maintenance , and Administration.
Funding in the form of federal capital funds, Prop A Local Return , and use of Transit Reserves have been secured. Given the current pipeline of secured funding, the project’s three (3) areas of focus are:
• Operations
o Dispatch – Minor improvements to the transaction window. o TOS – Current space has three (3) workstations. Need larger space to accommodate six (6) Transit Operations Supervisor (TOS) workstations, add a new emergency exit to the outdoors , and carve out a small conference room between the Training Room and TOS’ office area.
o Training Room – New furniture and Smart Screen.
o Offices – Expanding the Operations Manager office and a new Safety and Training Office. Providing sound proofing between coach operator breakroom and offices.
o Employee Parking – To improve pedestrian safety, adding a lower barrier face at the parking perimeter to deter transit patrons from crossing the employee lot unsafely.
o Civic Center gate – Replacing the troublesome curved gate. The Civic Center Gate is the south entrance to the maintenance yard. The gate will require a level track, additional vertical steel fencing, and a reconfigured trench drain to capture yard run-off. A simple steel gate with vertical bars (without the artful steel patterns to reduce the overall weight) is recommended.
• Maintenance
o Improvements to Fleet Maintenance Supervisor’s Office and Lead Mechanic’s office to allow for space and functionality. o Construct a dedicated office space for the Vehicle Maintenance Storekeeper.
o Improvements to Bus Wash access and drainage to improve operations.
• Administration
o Swapping the Copy Room with existing office space (formerly used for storage), in order to provide a more secured office space for the staff person in charge of personnel and other sensitive information.
o Lobby Customer Service – Adding an overhead storage cabinet for the office and replacing the cracked terrazzo flooring.
Professional services for Project Management, Construction Management , and Inspection Services have been secured and approved by Council in February 2024.
Additionally, services for a General Contractor for construction were approved by Council in November 2024. Construction will take around 10 to 12 months depending on the phasing of activities and components of the project.
Housing Element
In February 2023, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan (“Housing Element”) that describes actions the City took and will take to meet existing and future housing needs during the sixth Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) cycle which consists of an eight-year period from October 15, 2021 through October 1 5, 2029 . The Housing Element also outlines existing and proposed housing programs and text amendments that are needed to meet statutory requirements.
The implementation of the housing programs is ongoing throughout the planning cycle.
The table below identifies the number of housing units which were allocated to the City for the sixth RHNA cycle and the progress made for this reporting period:
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA)
INCOME
LEVEL
RHNA
ALLOCATION
BY INCOME
LEVEL
PROJECTION
PERIOD
(6/30/2021-
10/14/2021)
2021
2022
2023
2024
TOTAL
UNITS TO
DATE
(ALL
YEARS)
TOTAL
REMAINING
RHNA BY
INCOME
LEVEL
Very Low 1,546 22 13 27 - 85 147 1,399
Low 759 12 5 70 - 37 124 635
Moderate 658 1 2 - - 14 17 641
Above
Moderate 2,071 1 - - 58 318 377 1,694
Total: 5,034 36 20 97 58 454 665 4,369
Progress Toward Extremely Low-Income Housing Need
The household income groups are categorized as Extremely Low (less than 30 percent of Los Angeles (LA) County’s median income), Very Low (3 1-50 percent of LA County’s
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA)
INCOME
LEVEL
RHNA
ALLOCATION
BY INCOME
LEVEL
PROJECTION
PERIOD
(6/30/2021-
10/14/2021)
2021
2022
2023
2024
TOTAL
UNITS TO
DATE
(ALL
YEARS)
TOTAL
REMAINING
RHNA BY
INCOME
LEVEL
Extremely
Low 773 - - - - 28 28 745
median income), Low (51-80 percent of LA County's median income), Moderate (81-120 percent of LA County's median income), and Above Moderate (greater than 120 percent of LA County's median income).
Using the forms and definitions, as adopted by HCD in January of 2024, information regarding Norwalk’s progress in addressing the regional housing need allocation has been included in Tables “A” through “K” contained in the Housing Element Implementation Tables (See Attachment A). In 2024, the City issued buildin g permits for the creation of 454 residential housing units . Of the 454 building permits for residential housing units, 126 are for affordable housing units.
Table D of Attachment A contains program implementation for housing programs contained in the adopted 2021 – 2029 Housing Element that were implement during the 2024 calendar year.
Norwalk Housing Authority
The Norwalk Housing Authority (NHA), a separate legal entity established in 1976, assists lower income families to secure decent, safe, and sanitary housing at affordable prices.
The NHA administers an ongoing Housing Voucher Program. During the 2024 calendar year, the NHA assisted an average of 555 families by paying their rent through the Housing Choice Vouchers, 13 individuals with Mainstream Vouchers , and 32 individuals with Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Community Development Block Grant
The federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered by the Community Development Department CDBG Division, has the responsibility of administering a wide range of programs with the objective of providing housing in a sound environment, principally for low - and moderate-income households.
The focus of CDBG activities is to provide essential public services, stimulate the revitalization of older declining neighborhoods, and monitor the modernization of essential infrastructure in neighborhoods with a high concentration of low- and moderate-income residents.
For the 2024 calendar year, CDBG funds have rehabilitated curb ramps to meet American with Disability Act (ADA) requirements in low - to moderate -income census tracts throughout the City. In addition, CDBG funds have been previously allocated to support housing services to several non -profit organizations that provide shelter for abused, homeless, or disadvantaged women and children as well as legal services for households facing evictions.
In 2023, the City was awarded the CalHome Grant to assist individual first -time homebuyers through deferred -payment loans for down payment assistance and home rehabilitation. The program became effective in 2024 to support first -time, low - and moderate-income home buyers in Norwalk obtain their first home within the City. Six (6) complete applications were submitted. Of the six applications, five (5) applications were approved and one (1) loan was disbursed to the applicant.
Home Investment Partnership
The Home Investment Partnership (HOME), administered by the Community Development Department CDBG Division, also provides a variety of resources to assist elderly, low -income residents, in addition to the City's special needs population. The HOME funds were allocated for an affordable housing development of 55 units in the Norwalk Entertainment District to benefit individuals and families at or below 80% of area median income. Furthermore, HOME funds have been allocated to support very low- income households with security deposits.
Conservation Element
The Conservation Element of the Norwalk General Plan is intended to provide for the conservation, development , and utilization of natural resources (e.g., water, minerals, energy sources etc.). Since the City of Norwalk is a completely urbanized community, there are limited natural resources that can be conserved and/or developed. However, conservation of existing resources from contamination and providing adequate mitigation measures to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the existing environment is being routinely achieved. The following is a discussion of different City conservation efforts as they relate to water conservancy and recycling programs:
Water
In the on -going effort to improve water quality and eliminate pollutant discharges into municipal storm drains and underground aquifers, the Engineering and Utilities Divisions are currently responsible for City compliance with the federally mandated Natio nal Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). As part of this program, annual stormwater reports are submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board as required by the NPDES permit.
Further, the City is working to capture and treat stormwater through implementation and ensuring compliance with the Low Impact Development Program (LID).
The City also ensures compliance with water conservation requirements under Chapter
8.52 of the Municipal Code. Requirements under Chapter 8.52 address hose watering, watering of lawns and landscaping, construction site preparation, plumbing fixtures, public places, and more.
Recycling
The City of Norwalk is committed to “going green” , promoting public awareness on the importance of recycling/conservation and offering programs for its residents. All the City’s recycling programs are funded either by grants, partnerships, and/or forfeiture funds.
Below is a summary of the various recycling programs and outreach efforts that took place in the 2024 calendar year within the City.
Used Oil Block Grants/Oil Payment Program – This program is funded by CalRecycle. In the 2024 calendar year, the funds were used to fund year -round residential curbside pickups. In 2024, two (2) filter exchange events were held, at which residents were able to take their used motor oil and filte rs to a certified collection center to exchange for a brand new, free filter. Promotional items such
as oil containers, funnels, cardboard “creepers,” and cleaning rags were also distributed during these events.
Energy Efficiency Conservation – During the 2024 calendar year, the City’s energy conservation efforts were focused on City facility improvements . When possible, energy conservation messaging was spread via social media.
City E-waste and Shredding Events – The City organized two electronic waste collection and document shredding event in 2024. The events were held on a Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. Through these events, twenty-seven (27) tons of electronic waste was diverted from the waste stream along with nine (9) tons of paper that were securely shredded and recycled.
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling – In response to AB 939 (codified in Public Resources Code § 41780), the mandatory recycling requirement to divert at least 50% of discarded materials from landfills, the City requires property owners/contractors to submit a Waste Management Plan (WMP) along with a fully refundable deposit for construction and demolition projects. Those that fail to comply by submitting disposal and recycling receipts will have their deposits forfeited. The forfeiture funds are then used to fund City recycling efforts.
Public Education – The City works with Eco Partners to prepare and print “One Person’s Trash,” a quarterly publication exclusively devoted to recycling and conservation topics. The publication is funded by the City’s trash hauler, Athens Services.
Mandatory Commercial Recycling – To achieve the goals of Public Resources Code §41780.02, the City has partnered with the City’s authorized waste hauler to disseminate information about the mandatory commercial recycling requirement for businesses and apartment complexes with five (5) or more units. Information was disseminated through direct mailings as well as in City publications. The City is already in compliance with the law, since waste collected from businesses and apartment complexes in Norwalk go through a sorting process where recyclables are removed from the waste stream. However, the City encourages businesses and apartment complexes to look into additional recycling options when feasible.
Battery Recycling Program – The City offers the convenience for residents to properly dispose of household batteries. Containers are placed throughout our public facilities (City Hall, Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex, Senior Center, and Social Services Center) and are accessible to residents during regular operating hours. Disposal fees are paid by the City’s C&D forfeiture fund.
SHARPS Disposal Program – The City offers residents safe disposal of hypodermic needles and other sharp medical instruments. Residents can call the City’s trash hauler, Athens Services, to request a complimentary sharps container by mail, which can be mailed back. Further, any f ull sharps containers can be dropped off at specified locations, such as the Norwalk Sherriff’s Station and LA County Household Hazardous Waste Round Up events for free.
Open Space Element
The City's Open Space Element is primarily dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the City's remaining open space. These areas are generally located within public parks, schools, and developed greenbelts. Currently, the City’s Public Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 129 acres of park grounds, sixteen (16) baseball diamonds, the Aquatic Pavilion, and the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex.
The Recreation and Park Services Department provides the residents of Norwalk an opportunity to create, play, and educate themselves through a variety of programs, activities, and events. Service programs include community services, youth and adult services, center and park activities, and citywide special events. Community services include extensive special interest classes and workshops, recreation for persons with disabilities, and a vast array of community information and resource assistance. The youth and adult services are provided through excursions, sports and aquatics programs, athletic leagues, day camps, holiday events, and a variety of special activities.
The City has continued to maintain and enhance its parks and community facilities. The design or construction was completed for the following projects in 2024:
• New dog park, playground, and modular restroom at Bob White Park; • New playground, pergola, and welded sign at New River Park; • New playgrounds at Vista Verde Park and Holifield Park; • Renovated snack bars at Lakeside Park, Gerdes Park, and Zimmerman Park; • New floor, sound panels, and patio beam repair for multipurpose room at Gerdes Park; • Park Connect, free Wi-Fi, and surveillance camera project at all City parks; • Design-Build contract awarded to Hermosillo Park;
• Solar panel project groundbreaking for Norwalk Park;
• New Syserco LED Lighting System installed for Holifield Park Fields 1 and 2 and Zimmerman Park Fields 1 and 2;
• Roof renovation for Sproul Museum;
• Athletic field turf renovations at Gerdes Park, Hermosillo Park, Holifield Park, Lakeside Park, Ramona Park, and Zimmerman Park; and
• Annual landscape maintenance of Gerdes Park, Bob White Park, New River Park, Vista Verde Park, and Glazier Park.
Noise Element
The Noise Element of the General Plan is dedicated to protecting the community from excessive noise. The City recognizes that there are two (2) major categories of noise sources: mobile and stationary. Because the City is located along several major transportation corridors ( i.e., three freeways, three railroad lines, and several major arterial streets serving regional traffic), the City has constructed screen walls along Imperial Highway between Hoxie Avenue and west of Studebaker Road. Additional screen walls have been constructed along the western and southern property lines of the
Norwalk Transportation Center to mitigate the impact of any excessive noise created by mobile noise sources (e.g., cars, trucks and motorcycles etc.).
As part of the I-5 widening, the freeway’s new walls have been designed to mitigate sound and excessive noise, which have been key features of the project as the existing walls were constructed when the freeway was originally constructed. The sound walls have not only been functional in design, but they have also been decorative in nature.
Stationary noise source s are generally associated with industrial and commercial activities, construction work, and human activity. Mitigation of these noise sources typically involve limiting business hours, restricting commercial and industrial business operations to enclosed bu ildings, and/or considering land use compatibility when determining an acceptable limit for noise exposure for various land uses. A variety of these options continue to be implemented for all new developments in the City as a means of mitigating adverse noise impacts.
Safety Element
The Safety Element addresses both natural and man -made hazards that may result in the loss of life and/or damage of property. The City strives to ensure the safety of Norwalk residents through emergency preparedness efforts and programs administered throu gh the Public Safety Department.
Emergency Preparedness
In an effort to minimize such loss/damage due to seismic activity, flood, fire, and man - made hazards, the City has created an Emergency Preparedness Section in the Safety Element to prepare and develop emergency plans, drills, training and communication/coordination with intergovernmental agencies. This Section is administered by Public Safety Department staff.
In 2021, the City worked on a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) that identifies Norwalk-specific hazards, assesses risks, prioritizes projects, and develops mitigation and recovery strategies. The LHMP was adopted in February 2022.
In 2023, the City executed a Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross after three of our facilities were deemed acceptable for shelter site use. Furthermore, the Office of Emergency Management was awarded the LISTOS grant, which allowed the City to launch a Community Emergency Preparedness Campaign geared toward fostering a more resilient community.
In 2024, the City implemented evacuation software that Los Angeles County acquired on the City’s behalf. The platform is used by emergency responders and communities to plan, communicate, and execute evacuations during crises. Additionally, the City awarded a contract to a vendor for Continuity of Operations Plan Services. Once the Continuity of Operations Plan is adopted, it will ensure that critical housing services and functions can continue even during a major disruption or disaster.
The City participates in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program: a national program that educates citizens in emergency preparedness at the local level through cities, fire departments, police departments, hospitals , and other community facilities. Norwalk is a member of the Area E Regional CERT program which consists of twenty-five (25) member cities.
Through the CERT program, both Norwalk personnel and volunteer community members are educated about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Norwalk and the surrounding areas. Free training is provided to assist members in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Other programing related to emergency preparedness included:
• Evacuation Exercise;
• Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill; and
• Cooling Center Site Activation.
Public Safety Department Programs
During the 2024 calendar year, the Public Safety Department has continued to assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to enhance community safety through crime prevention. Some of the existing law enforcement programs that have promoted public safety in Norwalk include:
• Sheriff’s Norwalk Enforcement Team (NET)
• Homeless Outreach
• Community Safety Partnership Team
• Business Watch and Neighborhood Watch Programs
• Public Safety Cadets
• Public Safety Reserve Officers
• Vehicle Abatement Program
• Community Clean Up
• Nuisance Abatement
• Graffiti Abatement Program
• Entertainment Center/Civic Center and Transportation Center Security • Safe Housing and Property Enhancement Program (SHAPE) • School Safety Program
• Fireworks Education and Enforcement
• Illegal Dumping Education
• Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway
Recommendations are often made by the Public Safety Commission concerning various Public Safety Department programs, such as the Business Watch and Neighborhood Watch Programs. The Commission also reviews and makes recommendations regarding parking and traffic-related matters. In addition, the City continues to participate in a multi- agency crime task force that maintains collaborative partnerships between various law enforcement agencies, courts, parole officers, the District Attorney's office , and local school districts.
Community Design Element
Although the Community Design Element does not prescribe a set of design standards, it does offer guiding principles that promote quality design. The following is a discussion of how the goals and objectives of the Community Design Element are achieved in new developments and through the Art in Public Places Program:
Development Review and Approval
Prior to the construction of any new or remodeled development in the City, proposed projects must go through a development review process in which the Community Development Department works with developers and property owners to ensure compliance with the City’s zoning requirements and aesthetic considerations such as architectural style, scale, massing , and building orientation. These are important design features associated with any new or remodeled development, especially when a project design may affect the surrounding physical environment.
The Planning Commission is the approving body for all projects that require discretionary approval and is responsible for ensuring that projects are:
• Compatible with other developments in the area and will have a positive effect on the appearance of the surrounding neighborhood;
• Consistent with the General Plan;
• Will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or adversely affect property values of the present or future development of surrounding areas; and • Compliant with the regulations contained within the Norwalk Municipal Code.
The City takes into account all design considerations during the development review process and promotes aesthetically attractive, quality developments throughout the City.
In 2024, the Planning Commission continued to hold developers and builders to high architectural standards that enhance the aesthetics of newly constructed and remodeled buildings. Moreover, the City strives to maintain that level of high architectural standards through its own projects.
Art in Public Places Program
The City’s Art in Public Places Program seeks to enhance the community through a growing collection of nationally recognized, permanent outdoor art installations. Through the program, a fee is assessed for commercial development of over $500,000 or residential developments of more than four (4) units within the City. Developers can either pay an in-lieu contribution to the City’s Art in Public Places Program or incorporate artwork into their development, which must be reviewed and approved by the City Council.
Educational and Cultural Resources Element
The purpose of the Educational and Cultural Resources Element is to maintain and enhance the quality of education within the community and provide a sense of community
identity through the preservation and expansion of the City's cultural facilities, programs, and services.
Educational Resources
At present, Norwalk's educational resources include a Community College , an adult school, and four (4) public school d istricts that serve twenty -nine (29) schools ranging from elementary through high school level. The City’s cultural resources include two (2) public libraries (the Norwalk Regional Library and the Alondra Library), and the Cultural Arts Center, which is located at the Arts and Sports Complex. In addition, there are twelve (12) parks throughout the City that serve as sources of educational and cultural activities for Norwalk residents.
The City has continued to enhance and develop the City’s educational and cultural resources through diligent maintenance of City facilities and continued community programs at local parks and community centers, which are organized and managed by the City’s Recreation and Park Services Department.
In 2024, the City of Norwalk continued to work as part of the Norwalk Education Alliance to promote higher education, job training, and entrepreneurship. Through partnering with the area’s school districts, the local community college, and business and workforce development organizations, the City actively promotes and coordinates the delivery of education and training within the community. In 2024, the Social Services Department coordinated over 50 workshops in collaboration with Los Angeles County Agencies, local community college, and local organizations. In addition, the City of Norwalk continues the development of youth programs such as Leadership and Advocacy for the Direction of Young Women (L.A.D.Y), Young Men’s Support Group, and WINGS designed to build civic engagement, promote higher education, mentorship, and responsibility through partnerships with the community.
Historic Resources
There are also several historic resources within the community such as the Sproul Museum, the Paddison Ranch Buildings, the Darius David Johnston – Hargitt House, and the Front Street Buildings that celebrate the City’s historic past during the beginning of the 20 th Century. Norwalk has continued to promote and support its educational and cultural resources through continued community involvement and public awareness activities.
Cultural Resources
In 2024, the City of Norwalk introduced a series of cultural celebrations to celebrate and honor the rich diversity and culture of our community. Programs began in June 2024 and have included Hispanic Heritage Month in September and Native American Month i n November. Events have included traditional music and dance performances, book readings, a film screening, a food demonstration, arts n ’ crafts, and other engaging activities. Partnerships were created with local public agencies and businesses such as the Norwalk Library, Norwalk Miniachis, Milagros Cinema, and the Scholastic Book Fair.
The Recreation and Park Services Department is looking forward to 2025 celebrations for Lunar New Year in January, Black History Month in February, Diversity Month in April, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.
Utility Infrastructure Element
The City's Utility Infrastructure Element is intended to ensure that adequate utility levels (e.g., water, sewer, storm drains, natural gas, electricity, etc.) are provided within the City to meet Norwalk's current and future needs. City owned utility infrastructure consists of water, sewer, storm drains, traffic signals, and streetlights throughout Norwalk. Liberty Utilities and Golden State Water Company also serve water to portions of the City.
Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas maintain the electricity distribution and gas distribution citywide. During the past year, the City has continued to maintain its existing utility infrastructure and enhance its functional longevity to maximum performance.
The City has also taken measures to ensure that the utility infrastructure is working efficiently and effectively. Water and Storm Water and Sewer System Master Plan Updates, along with a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update are planned for FY 2024/25 and 2025/26. These are performed on a five-year cycle to evaluate current system operations and capacity for identified improvements and develop a capital improvement program for the City of Norwalk’s water, storm water, and sewer system.
In the FY 2024/25, the City worked on several capital improvement projects that will improve the community’s infrastructure, including:
• Finalizing construction documents for installation of 2,200 linear feet of a new 12 - inch water main on Pioneer Boulevard from 160 th Street to 166 th Street and on 166th Street and associated appurtenances. Project includes installation of 447 AMI meters using grant funding from the United States of Bureau of Reclamation funds;
• Finalizing construction documents for the repair and replacement of the storm drain system in Potter Street, along a City owned easement, to the Los Angeles County storm drain trunk line;
• Continued the preparation of construction plans to implement granular activated carbon filtration water treatment system at groundwater Well No. 10; • Completed the rehabilitation of two (2) sewer lift stations by cleaning, prepping , and coating concrete structures; and
• Continued the preparation of construction plans to implement supervisory control and acquisition (SCADA)for monitoring and control of City owned water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
These improvements are necessary to ensure that current and future Norwalk residents are provided with adequate utility services.
CONCLUSION
The 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report is the 29th annual report on the implementation status of the Norwalk General Plan. To date, staff believe the City has continued to faithfully implement the City's 1996 General Plan as the actions, plans, programs and projects documented in this report represent the City’s commitment to achieve the goals and objectives set forth in the ten (10) elements of the Norwalk General Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Housing Element Implementation Tables
B. City of Norwalk Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application
Status Project Type Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 11 12 13
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date Application
Submitted
(see instructions)
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by
project
Total
DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Please select state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
requested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 82 0 72 0 31 101 286 286 0 8024022008 12319 Bombardier Ave ADU20240001 ADU R 1/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015023012 11835 Pantheon St SR20240002 ADU R 1/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075028008 14826 Allingham Ave ADU20240002 ADU R 1/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8016023006 11509 Pioneer Blvd ADU20240006 ADU R 1/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022025016 12055 Gridley Rd ADU20240003 ADU R 1/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8020023032 10848 Kenney St ADU20240005 ADU R 1/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078015018 15539 Lefloss Ave ADU20240004 ADU R 1/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8025004013 12322 Volunteer Ave ADU20240007 ADU R 1/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078010025 10919 Hopland St ADU20240010 ADU R 1/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8076008043 14637 Domart Ave ADU20240011 ADU R 1/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Withdrawn Ministerial 8074002006 14512 Longworth Ave ADU20240012 ADU R 1/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075010019 14525 Allingham Ave ADU20240013 ADU R 1/25/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7011029006 12046 Chesterton St ADU20240015 ADU R 1/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049024014 11442 Angell St ADU20240014 ADU R 1/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8023001001 12138 Orr & Day Rd ADU20240016 ADU R 1/30/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070020013 14338 Pontlavoy Ave ADU20240018 ADU R 2/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8025004024 12530 Volunteer Ave ADU20240017 ADU R 2/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8051012018 10611 Lyndora St ADU20240021 ADU R 2/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8073004008 14322 Elaine Ave ADU20240022 ADU R 2/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078021035 11051 Barnwall St ADU20240023 ADU R 2/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Withdrawn Ministerial 8022004010 11812 Crossdale Ave ADU20240024 ADU R 2/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070019010 14322 Cabrillo Ave ADU20240027 ADU R 2/14/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075034004 14803 Lefloss Ave ADU20240025 ADU R 2/14/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Withdrawn Ministerial 8072021039 14863 Disney Ave ADU20240028 ADU R 2/21/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022031001 12203 Orr & Day Rd ADU20240031 ADU R 2/26/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080039053 12149 Alondra Blvd ADU20240030 ADU R 2/26/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072029020 14815 Seaforth Ave ADU20240032 ADU R 2/27/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8020023005 11614 Leibacher Ave ADU20240034 ADU R 2/27/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072023014 14603 Disney Ave ADU20240033 ADU R 2/27/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072025011 14812 Disney Ave ADU20240035 ADU R 2/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8076015024 15002 Flatbush Ave ADU20240036 ADU R 2/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14307 Marilla Ave ADU20240048 ADU R 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14319 Marilla Ave ADU20240044 ADU R 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14313 Marilla Ave ADU20240047 ADU R 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009004039 11837 Algardi St ADU20240039 ADU R 3/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080014043 15408 Pioneer Blvd ADU20240038 ADU R 3/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072025006 14836 Disney Ave ADU20240037 ADU R 3/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8080035010 12128 Barnwall St ADU20240040 ADU R 3/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8020009024 10848 Pluton St ADU20240043 ADU R 3/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8018010023 11829 Roseton Ave ADU20240042 ADU R 3/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079033015 15428 Longworth Ave ADU20240041 ADU R 3/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072013010 14423 Helwig Ave ADU20240046 ADU R 3/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015026016 11944 Pantheon St ADU20240045 ADU R 3/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019022007 11332 Hermes St ADU20240049 ADU R 3/21/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049028008
13018 Graystone Ave ADU20240050 ADU R 3/25/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080033019 12166 Hopland St ADU20240051 ADU R 4/1/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079009008 15029 Mcrae Ave ADU20240052 ADU R 4/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072023013 14602 Thornlake Ave ADU20240053 ADU R 4/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8021023031 10644 Spry St ADU20240057 ADU R 4/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8074019006 14422 Jersey Ave ADU20240056 ADU R 4/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Withdrawn Ministerial 8021031012 12109 Nordesta Dr ADU20240055 ADU R 4/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8074001026 14502 Graystone Ave ADU20240054 ADU R 4/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8016017011 11338 Mondon Ave ADU20240058 ADU R 4/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8046017013 12812 Muroc St ADU20240060 ADU R 4/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015032019 12135 Pantheon St ADU20240061 ADU R 4/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079025031 11508 Barnwall St ADU20240059 ADU R 4/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7014017012 16343 Maidstone Ave ADU20240062 ADU R 4/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072020006 14820 Ibex Ave ADU20240063 ADU R 4/17/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023030 13310 Rosecrans Ave ADU20240064 ADU R 4/17/2024 3 3 3 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8046011014 13619 Stanstead Ave ADU20240065 ADU R 4/19/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075015002 14306 Crossdale Ave ADU20240066 ADU R 4/25/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072012021 14329 Cameo Ave ADU20240067 ADU R 4/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049020044 11506 Belcher St ADU20240068 ADU R 4/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070010010 13112 Liggett St ADU20240069 ADU R 4/30/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8073003021 14343 Grayland Ave ADU20240070 ADU R 5/1/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015026006 11858 Pantheon St ADU20240071 ADU R 5/1/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8074031011 14702 Longworth Ave ADU20240072 ADU R 5/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019011013 11255 Dalwood Ave ADU20240074 ADU R 5/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8053028005 13923 Graystone Ave ADU20240073 ADU R 5/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009022003 16311 Norwalk Blvd ADU20240075 ADU R 5/7/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019025005 11228 Cecilia St SR20240104 ADU R 5/8/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8049015024 13203 Flallon Ave ADU20240078 ADU R 5/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8045009013 13223 Bechard Ave ADU20240076 ADU R 5/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070011014 14523 Maryton Ave ADU20240079 ADU R 5/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8016014023 11208 Flallon Ave ADU20240077 ADU R 5/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075033003 14613 Lefloss Ave ADU20240081 ADU R 5/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022015009 11241 Bayla St ADU20240080 ADU R 5/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8082014036 15715 Seaforth Ave ADU20240082 ADU R 5/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080009031 11859 Hopland St ADU20240084 ADU R 5/23/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072017007 14314 Ibex Ave ADU20240085 ADU R 5/28/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009027017 12131 160Th St ADU20240086 ADU R 5/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7011003054 12134 Cedarvale St ADU20240087 ADU R 5/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8015007028 11962 Cresson St ADU20240090 ADU R 6/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8053011014 13423 Gridley Rd ADU20240089 ADU R 6/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8053021030 13903 Elmcroft Ave ADU20240092 ADU R 6/10/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022014017 11214 Bayla St ADU20240091 ADU R 6/10/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
51 Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Attachment A: Housing Element Implementation Tables
8072022005 14722 Norwalk Blvd ADU20240093 ADU R 6/14/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8051010011 12725 Curtis & King Rd ADU20240094 ADU R 6/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079019005 15223 Maidstone Ave ADU20240095 ADU R 6/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080011040 15117 Arlee Ave ADU20240096 ADU R 6/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8024023002 12431 Zeus Ave ADU20240097 ADU R 6/24/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015027035 11315 Adonis Ave ADU20240098 ADU R 6/24/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8076008043 14637 Domart Ave ADU20240099 ADU R 7/1/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8016023008 11521 Pioneer Blvd ADU20240088 ADU R 7/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8050003050 12717 Pecos Ave ADU20240100 ADU R 7/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8023025015 11639 Imperial Hwy ADU20240101 ADU R 7/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8075019009 14650 Elmcroft Ave ADU20240102 ADU R 7/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019025005 11228 Cecilia St ADU20240103 ADU R 7/10/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072002002 14452 Dartmoor Ave ADU20240104 ADU R 7/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8082032002 15523 Bechard Ave ADU20240105 ADU R 7/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019010008 11230 Dalwood Ave ADU20240107 ADU R 7/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8049018001 11504 Maza St ADU20240106 ADU R 7/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075013020 14428 Crossdale Ave ADU20240108 ADU R 7/23/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8047022003 13326 Goller Ave ADU20240109 ADU R 7/24/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8048027003 11948 Sproul St ADU20240110 ADU R 8/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079014026 15219 Gridley Rd ADU20240111 ADU R 8/7/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8047010021 13112 Markdale Ave ADU20240112 ADU R 8/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8054011021 13653 Kalnor Ave ADU20240114 ADU R 8/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072021005 14910 Norwalk Blvd ADU20240113 ADU R 8/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Withdrawn Ministerial 8078026045 11138 Molette St ADU20240115 ADU R 8/13/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019023009 11212 Lakeland Rd ADU20240116 ADU R 8/14/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079021006 15227 Flallon Ave ADU20240117 ADU R 8/14/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8015030007 12158 Oracle St SR20240189 ADU R 8/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072035014 14716 Dartmoor Ave ADU20240118 ADU R 8/19/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049006020 11301 Ratliffe St ADU20240119 ADU R 8/19/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8046007046 13803 Mayport Ave ADU20240120 ADU R 8/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8025004004 12202 Volunteer Ave ADU20240121 ADU R 8/23/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8073028028 14803 Clarkdale Ave ADU20240123 ADU R 8/26/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075015001 14302 Crossdale Ave ADU20240122 ADU R 8/26/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8072005021 14424 Seaforth Ave ADU20240124 ADU R 8/27/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009014027 11909 161St St ADU20240125 ADU R 8/28/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8072034017 14623 Dartmoor Ave ADU20240126 ADU R 8/29/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075022011 14703 Elmcroft Ave ADU20240127 ADU R 9/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049021006 11414 Belcher St ADU20240128 ADU R 9/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8050001040 12622 Pecos Ave ADU20240129 ADU R 9/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8052001028 10849 Rosecrans Ave ADU20240132 ADU R 9/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8021023019 10649 Everest St ADU20240130 ADU R 9/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8047005021 12720 Kalnor Ave ADU20240133 ADU R 9/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7014012008 16012 Flallon Ave ADU20240131 ADU R 9/6/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8052001023 10842 Van Ruiten St ADU20240134 ADU R 9/10/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8047010023 13102 Markdale Ave ADU20240136 ADU R 9/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8019020016 11353 Kenney St ADU20240135 ADU R 9/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070015010 13138 Liggett St SR20240221 ADU R 9/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8021018005 10616 Solo St ADU20240139 ADU R 9/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8076019069 15329 Domart Ave ADU20240137 ADU R 9/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8015001030 12172 Lakeland Rd ADU20240140 ADU R 9/17/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8051009001 13125 Curtis & King Rd ADU20240141 ADU R 9/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8053016032 13616 Graystone Ave ADU20240142 ADU R 9/19/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070024010 14320 Marilla Ave ADU20240143 ADU R 9/20/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8023007001 12328 Summer Ave ADU20240144 ADU R 9/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8054030009 13939 Maidstone Ave ADU20240146 ADU R 9/30/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8019021021 11209 Cresson St ADU20240145 ADU R 9/30/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8024001031 12181 Aegean St ADU20240147 ADU R 10/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080016021 11853 Nava St ADU20240148 ADU R 10/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009018009 12043 Hermosura St ADU20240149 ADU R 10/8/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8022014011 11250 Bayla St ADU20240151 ADU R 10/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7009020036 12022 162Nd St ADU20240152 ADU R 10/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8023005004 12122 Maidstone Ave ADU20240150 ADU R 10/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8047003016 12737 Kalnor Ave ADU20240153 ADU R 10/10/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8051005043 10545 Borson St ADU20240154 ADU R 10/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8023016005 11622 Gem St ADU20240155 ADU R 10/16/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8056023012 12102 Pine St ADU20240158 ADU R 10/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8054010004 13619 Arlee Ave ADU20240156 ADU R 10/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8082015020 15728 Claretta Ave ADU20240157 ADU R 10/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8048031018 11959 Olive St ADU20240159 ADU R 10/23/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8073019009 14712 Horst Ave ADU20240160 ADU R 10/26/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8080010011 11954 Highdale St ADU20240161 ADU R 10/28/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8049017023 11545 Maza St ADU20240162 ADU R 10/28/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8053026005 14107 Fairford Ave ADU20240164 ADU R 11/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8016002007 10926 Corby Ave ADU20240163 ADU R 11/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078022027 15213 Crossdale Ave ADU20240165 ADU R 11/7/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8056018037 14108 Madris Ave SB920240002 ADU R 11/7/2024 4 4 4 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 7014016031 11522 Dartmouth Dr ADU20240166 ADU R 11/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8079026014 11514 Nava St ADU20240167 ADU R 11/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8073009021 14359 Arlee Ave ADU20240168 ADU R 11/15/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8024018024 12021 Arlee Ave ADU20240169 ADU R 11/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 7014011033 11646 Elmhurst Dr ADU20240170 ADU R 11/18/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078017018 15628 Leibacher Ave ADU20240171 ADU R 11/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022009025 11909 Elmcroft Ave ADU20240172 ADU R 11/20/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8024011017 11863 Crewe St ADU20240174 ADU R 11/21/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8050020005 13103 Dalwood Ave ADU20240173 ADU R 11/21/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8082014006 15526 Cameo Ave ADU20240175 ADU R 11/22/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8078015010 15506 Halcourt Ave ADU20240176 ADU R 11/25/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8050029035 12735 Fairford Ave ADU20240177 ADU R 12/2/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8021036025 10407 Everest St ADU20240178 ADU R 12/3/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8021027008 10633 Leeds St ADU20240179 ADU R 12/4/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8079028026 11464 Hayford St ADU20240180 ADU R 12/5/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8022036002 12533 Benfield Ave ADU20240181 ADU R 12/9/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8024016002 11838 Allard St ADU20240182 ADU R 12/11/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8048029001 12006 Olive St ADU20240183 ADU R 12/17/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8023008004
11459 Imperial Hwy
PDP20240002,
CUP20240001,
TTM20240001
5+ R
6/24/2024
93 93 93 NONE No No Approved Ministerial
8056018037 14108 Madris Ave SB920240002 SFD R 11/7/2024 2 2 2 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8075015001 14302 Crossdale Ave SB920240001 SFD O 8/28/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8075020016 14829 Longworth Ave DAR20240005 SFD O 7/30/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Pending Ministerial 8080015029 11841 Lowemont St DAR20240002 SFD O 3/12/2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14311 Marilla Ave SR20240062 SFD O 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14317 Marilla Ave SR20240055 SFD O 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial 8070023003 14305 Marilla Ave SR20240063 SFD O 3/4/ 2024 1 1 1 NONE No No Approved Ministerial Table A2
2 3 5 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8078021035 11051 Barnwall St BS2300038 ADU R 0
8051007002 10512 Angell St BS2302342 ADU R 0
8073019005 14624 Horst Ave BS2303118 ADU R 0
8054024018 14002 Flallon Ave BS2303135 ADU R 0
8048026012 12026 Sproul St BS2303602 ADU R 0
8082007011 15206 Roper Ave BS2304545 ADU R 0
8022025026 12003 Gridley Rd A BS2304901 ADU R 0
8080033001 15304 Horst Ave BS2400042 ADU R 0
8050001014 12608 Halcourt Ave BS2400092 ADU R 0
8078014005 15422 Leibacher Ave BS2400114 ADU R 0
8051006034 10509 Angell St BS2400100 ADU R 0
8022022011 11918 Longworth Ave BS2400124 ADU R 0
8079035016 15702 Longworth Ave BS2400183 ADU R 0
8050026010 11034 Adoree St BS2402973 ADU R 0
8075019004 14620 Elmcroft Ave BS2400265 ADU R 0
8049032014 11264 Belcher St BS2400289 ADU R 0
8053022020 11043 Belfair St BS2400383 ADU R 0
7014012023 11620 College Dr BS2400374 ADU R 0
8051005040 10525 Borson St BS2400411 ADU R 0
8021011008 10629 Foix Ave BS2400450 ADU R 0
7011029006 12046 Chesterton St Unit A BS2400464 ADU R 0 8075023018 14703 Dalwood Ave A BS2400494 ADU R 0
8075020016 14829 Longworth Ave BS2400528 ADU R 0
8022004010 11810 Crossdale Ave BS2400579 ADU R 0
8053026005 14109 Fairford Ave BS2400599 ADU R 0
8025004024 12530 Volunteer Ave BS2400730 ADU R 0
8075028008 14826 Allingham Ave BS2400699 ADU R 0
8076015024 15000 Flatbush Ave BS2400754 ADU R 0
8076011008 14815 Piuma Ave BS2400798 ADU R 0
8072029020 14815 Seaforth Ave BS2400826 ADU R 0
8045014002 12947 Priscilla St BS2400839 ADU R 0
8072035007 14812 Dartmoor Ave BS2400877 ADU R 0
8079025024 15445 Maidstone Ave BS2400899 ADU R 0
8051020058 13028 Curtis & King Rd BS2400909 ADU R 0
8070024045 14329 Carmenita Rd BS2400962 ADU R 0
8020009024 10850 Pluton St BS2400990 ADU R 0
7009004039 11837 Algardi St BS2401043 ADU R 0
8015026016 11944 Pantheon St BS2401091 ADU R 0
8021031012 12109 Nordesta Dr BS2401128 ADU R 0
8018010023 11829 Roseton Ave BS2401244 ADU R 0
8050010008 13014 Halcourt Ave BS2401349 ADU R 0
1 4
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement 8075015002 14306 Crossdale Ave BS2401375 ADU R 0
8049021036 13310 Gridley Rd BS2401392 ADU R 0
8020023005 11614 Leibacher Ave BS2401400 ADU R 0
8046017013 12812 Muroc St BS2401469 ADU R 0
8019011013 11257 Dalwood Ave BS2401510 ADU R 0
8016014023 11208 Flallon Ave BS2401638 ADU R 0
8073003021 14343 Grayland Ave BS2401692 ADU R 0
8080009031 11859 Hopland St BS2401682 ADU R 0
8079025031 11508 Barnwall St BS2401706 ADU R 0
8015026006 11858 Pantheon St BS2401761 ADU R 0
8070011014 14523 Maryton Ave BS2401769 ADU R 0
8076008017 14634 Domart Ave BS2401778 ADU R 0
8072017007 14316 Ibex Ave BS2401784 ADU R 0
8074002028 14509 Harvest Ave BS2401785 ADU R 0
7009027017 12131 160Th St BS2401908 ADU R 0
8049013008 13314 Alburtis Ave A BS2401903 ADU R 0
8082014036 15715 Seaforth Ave BS2401919 ADU R 0
8079019005 15223 Maidstone Ave BS2401949 ADU R 0
8072012021 14329 Cameo Ave BS2401970 ADU R 0
8080011040 15117 Arlee Ave BS2401998 ADU R 0
8070010010 13114 Liggett St BS2402083 ADU R 0
7011011056 11832 Chesterton St BS2402077 ADU R 0
8075019009 14650 Elmcroft Ave BS2402112 ADU R 0
8072002002 14452 Dartmoor Ave BS2402134 ADU R 0
8072034012 14602 Wheatstone Ave BS2402214 ADU R 0
8016011008 11045 Milano Ave BS2402250 ADU R 0
8019025005 11228 Cecilia St BS2402246 ADU R 0
8078021002 15310 Studebaker Rd BS2402320 ADU R 0
8015030007 12158 Oracle St BS2402762 ADU R 0
7014012008 16012 Flallon Ave BS2402800 ADU R 0
8019023009 11212 Lakeland Rd BS2402813 ADU R 0
8050025007 11144 Adoree St BS2402883 ADU R 0
8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment BS2402870 5+ R 0 8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment BS2402869 5+ R 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 8 9
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
49 36 6 31 0 14 318 454
8078021035 11051 Barnwall St 1 7/11/2024 1
8051007002 10512 Angell St 1 3/14/2024 1
8073019005 14624 Horst Ave 1 8/13/2024 1
8054024018 14002 Flallon Ave 1 4/24/2024 1
8048026012 12026 Sproul St 1 10/21/2024 1
8082007011 15206 Roper Ave 1 7/31/2024 1
8022025026 12003 Gridley Rd A 1 11/25/2024 1
8080033001 15304 Horst Ave 1 11/14/2024 1
8050001014 12608 Halcourt Ave 1 8/9/2024 1
8078014005 15422 Leibacher Ave 1 1/11/2024 1
8051006034 10509 Angell St 1 1/11/2024 1
8022022011 11918 Longworth Ave 1 1/12/2024 1
8079035016 15702 Longworth Ave 1 1/22/2024 1
8050026010 11034 Adoree St 1 9/30/2024 1
8075019004 14620 Elmcroft Ave 1 1/31/2024 1
8049032014 11264 Belcher St 1 2/1/2024 1
8053022020 11043 Belfair St 1 12/31/2024 1
7014012023 11620 College Dr 2 4/22/2024 2
8051005040 10525 Borson St 1 2/14/2024 1
8021011008 10629 Foix Ave 1 2/15/2024 1
7011029006 12046 Chesterton St Unit A 1 2/20/2024 1
8075023018 14703 Dalwood Ave A 1 2/21/2024 1
8075020016 14829 Longworth Ave 2 2/22/2024 2
8022004010 11810 Crossdale Ave 1 8/22/2024 1
8053026005 14109 Fairford Ave 1 3/13/2024 1
8025004024 12530 Volunteer Ave 1 7/8/2024 1
8075028008 14826 Allingham Ave 1 3/11/2024 1
8076015024 15000 Flatbush Ave 1 7/9/2024 1
8076011008 14815 Piuma Ave 1 3/18/2024 1
8072029020 14815 Seaforth Ave 1 8/19/2024 1
7 Project Identifier Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits 8045014002 12947 Priscilla St 1 6/5/2024 1
8072035007 14812 Dartmoor Ave 1 3/21/2024 1
8079025024 15445 Maidstone Ave 1 3/22/2024 1
8051020058 13028 Curtis & King Rd 2 3/25/2024 2
8070024045 14329 Carmenita Rd 1 8/29/2024 1
8020009024 10850 Pluton St 1 12/13/2024 1
7009004039 11837 Algardi St 2 4/3/2024 2
8015026016 11944 Pantheon St 1 10/8/2024 1
8021031012 12109 Nordesta Dr 1 7/12/2024 1
8018010023 11829 Roseton Ave 2 7/11/2024 2
8050010008 13014 Halcourt Ave 1 5/1/2024 1
8075015002 14306 Crossdale Ave 2 8/1/2024 2
8049021036 13310 Gridley Rd 1 5/2/2024 1
8020023005 11614 Leibacher Ave 1 11/5/2024 1
8046017013 12812 Muroc St 1 10/8/2024 1
8019011013 11257 Dalwood Ave 1 8/15/2024 1
8016014023 11208 Flallon Ave 1 8/23/2024 1
8073003021 14343 Grayland Ave 1 11/12/2024 1
8080009031 11859 Hopland St 1 5/31/2024 1
8079025031 11508 Barnwall St 1 10/16/2024 1
8015026006 11858 Pantheon St 2 9/18/2024 2
8070011014 14523 Maryton Ave 1 10/24/2024 1
8076008017 14634 Domart Ave 1 6/11/2024 1
8072017007 14316 Ibex Ave 1 8/28/2024 1
8074002028 14509 Harvest Ave 1 6/12/2024 1
7009027017 12131 160Th St 1 11/12/2024 1
8049013008 13314 Alburtis Ave A 1 7/18/2024 1
8082014036 15715 Seaforth Ave 1 8/14/2024 1
8079019005 15223 Maidstone Ave 1 6/27/2024 1
8072012021 14329 Cameo Ave 1 12/18/2024 1
8080011040 15117 Arlee Ave 1 9/3/2024 1
8070010010 13114 Liggett St 1 11/25/2024 1
7011011056 11832 Chesterton St 1 7/10/2024 1
8075019009 14650 Elmcroft Ave 1 10/22/2024 1
8072002002 14452 Dartmoor Ave 1 11/13/2024 1
8072034012 14602 Wheatstone Ave 1 7/22/2024 1
8016011008 11045 Milano Ave 1 7/23/2024 1
8019025005 11228 Cecilia St 1 10/7/2024 1
8078021002 15310 Studebaker Rd 1 8/20/2024 1
8015030007 12158 Oracle St 1 11/4/2024 1
7014012008 16012 Flallon Ave 1 11/15/2024 1
8019023009 11212 Lakeland Rd 1 11/21/2024 1
8050025007 11144 Adoree St 2 9/19/2024 2
8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 318 12/16/2024 318 8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 49 6 12/10/2024 55 Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 11 12
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8078021035 11051 Barnwall St 0
8051007002 10512 Angell St 0
8073019005 14624 Horst Ave 0
8054024018 14002 Flallon Ave 0
8048026012 12026 Sproul St 0
8082007011 15206 Roper Ave 0
8022025026 12003 Gridley Rd A 0
8080033001 15304 Horst Ave 0
8050001014 12608 Halcourt Ave 0
8078014005 15422 Leibacher Ave 0
8051006034 10509 Angell St 0
8022022011 11918 Longworth Ave 0
8079035016 15702 Longworth Ave 0
8050026010 11034 Adoree St 0
8075019004 14620 Elmcroft Ave 0
8049032014 11264 Belcher St 0
8053022020 11043 Belfair St 0
7014012023 11620 College Dr 0
8051005040 10525 Borson St 0
8021011008 10629 Foix Ave 0
7011029006 12046 Chesterton St Unit A 0
8075023018 14703 Dalwood Ave A 0
8075020016 14829 Longworth Ave 0
8022004010 11810 Crossdale Ave 0
8053026005 14109 Fairford Ave 0
8025004024 12530 Volunteer Ave 0
8075028008 14826 Allingham Ave 0
8076015024 15000 Flatbush Ave 0
8076011008 14815 Piuma Ave 0
Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 10 Project Identifier
8072029020 14815 Seaforth Ave 0
8045014002 12947 Priscilla St 0
8072035007 14812 Dartmoor Ave 0
8079025024 15445 Maidstone Ave 0
8051020058 13028 Curtis & King Rd 0
8070024045 14329 Carmenita Rd 0
8020009024 10850 Pluton St 0
7009004039 11837 Algardi St 0
8015026016 11944 Pantheon St 0
8021031012 12109 Nordesta Dr 0
8018010023 11829 Roseton Ave 0
8050010008 13014 Halcourt Ave 0
8075015002 14306 Crossdale Ave 0
8049021036 13310 Gridley Rd 0
8020023005 11614 Leibacher Ave 0
8046017013 12812 Muroc St 0
8019011013 11257 Dalwood Ave 0
8016014023 11208 Flallon Ave 0
8073003021 14343 Grayland Ave 0
8080009031 11859 Hopland St 0
8079025031 11508 Barnwall St 0
8015026006 11858 Pantheon St 0
8070011014 14523 Maryton Ave 0
8076008017 14634 Domart Ave 0
8072017007 14316 Ibex Ave 0
8074002028 14509 Harvest Ave 0
7009027017 12131 160Th St 0
8049013008 13314 Alburtis Ave A 0
8082014036 15715 Seaforth Ave 0
8079019005 15223 Maidstone Ave 0
8072012021 14329 Cameo Ave 0
8080011040 15117 Arlee Ave 0
8070010010 13114 Liggett St 0
7011011056 11832 Chesterton St 0
8075019009 14650 Elmcroft Ave 0
8072002002 14452 Dartmoor Ave 0
8072034012 14602 Wheatstone Ave 0
8016011008 11045 Milano Ave 0
8019025005 11228 Cecilia St 0
8078021002 15310 Studebaker Rd 0
8015030007 12158 Oracle St 0
7014012008 16012 Flallon Ave 0
8019023009 11212 Lakeland Rd 0
8050025007 11144 Adoree St 0
8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 0
8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
state streamlining
provision the
project was
APPROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple
- see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units were
affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied
to the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions, waivers, and
modifications (Excluding
Parking Waivers or
Parking Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
28 0
8078021035 11051 Barnwall St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8051007002 10512 Angell St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8073019005 14624 Horst Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8054024018 14002 Flallon Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8048026012 12026 Sproul St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8082007011 15206 Roper Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8022025026 12003 Gridley Rd A 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8080033001 15304 Horst Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8050001014 12608 Halcourt Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8078014005 15422 Leibacher Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8051006034 10509 Angell St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8022022011 11918 Longworth Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8079035016 15702 Longworth Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8050026010 11034 Adoree St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075019004 14620 Elmcroft Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8049032014 11264 Belcher St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8053022020 11043 Belfair St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7014012023 11620 College Dr 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8051005040 10525 Borson St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8021011008 10629 Foix Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7011029006 12046 Chesterton St Unit A 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075023018 14703 Dalwood Ave A 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075020016 14829 Longworth Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8022004010 11810 Crossdale Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8053026005 14109 Fairford Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8025004024 12530 Volunteer Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075028008 14826 Allingham Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8076015024 15000 Flatbush Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8076011008 14815 Piuma Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072029020 14815 Seaforth Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8045014002 12947 Priscilla St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072035007 14812 Dartmoor Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8079025024 15445 Maidstone Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8051020058 13028 Curtis & King Rd 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8070024045 14329 Carmenita Rd 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8020009024 10850 Pluton St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7009004039 11837 Algardi St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8015026016 11944 Pantheon St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8021031012 12109 Nordesta Dr 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8018010023 11829 Roseton Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8050010008 13014 Halcourt Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075015002 14306 Crossdale Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8049021036 13310 Gridley Rd 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8020023005 11614 Leibacher Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8046017013 12812 Muroc St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8019011013 11257 Dalwood Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8016014023 11208 Flallon Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8073003021 14343 Grayland Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8080009031 11859 Hopland St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8079025031 11508 Barnwall St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8015026006 11858 Pantheon St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8070011014 14523 Maryton Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8076008017 14634 Domart Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072017007 14316 Ibex Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8074002028 14509 Harvest Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7009027017 12131 160Th St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8049013008 13314 Alburtis Ave A 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8082014036 15715 Seaforth Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8079019005 15223 Maidstone Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072012021 14329 Cameo Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8080011040 15117 Arlee Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8070010010 13114 Liggett St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7011011056 11832 Chesterton St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8075019009 14650 Elmcroft Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072002002 14452 Dartmoor Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8072034012 14602 Wheatstone Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates.
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density BonusProject Identifier 8016011008 11045 Milano Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8019025005 11228 Cecilia St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8078021002 15310 Studebaker Rd 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8015030007 12158 Oracle St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 7014012008 16012 Flallon Ave 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8019023009 11212 Lakeland Rd 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8050025007 11144 Adoree St 0 NONE Y Based on ADU rental rates. 8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 0 NONE Y 8047006925 12700 Norwalk Blvd Norwalk Entertainment 28 NONE Y HOME DB 6.0% 3 Development Standards
Modification Yes
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - 49 - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 22 13 27 - 36 - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - 6 - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 12 5 70 - 31 - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 1 2 - - 14 - - - - - Above Moderate 2,071 1 - - 58 318 - - - - - 377 1,694 5,034
36 20 97 58 454 - - - - - 665 4,369 5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date
Total Units
Remaining
773 - - - 28 - - - - - 28 745 VLI Deed Restricted
VLI Non Deed Restricted
635
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
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641
147
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17 Moderate
1,546
759
658
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2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1,399
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-
Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate-
Income
Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum
Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing
Uses
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
83 Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Norwalk
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 1.1 – Site
Availability and By-Right
Approval
Create a regulatory environment in which
the private market could build various types
of units through the creation, adoption, and
implementation of General Plan policies,
zoning and development standards, and/or
incentives to encourage the construction
End of 2024
CYA Facility (Norwalk Transit Village): In November 2024, the City Council certified the Final EIR for the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan" (Resolution No. 24-58), approved adding a Specific Plan Area Land Use designation and changing the current designation from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area No. 17 (Resolution No. 24-56), approved rezoning the property located at 12300 Bloomfield Avenue from Institutional (I) to Specific Plan Area No. 17 (Resolution No. 24-57), and introduced Ordinance No. 24-1754 to adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-02 (2024-04) to establish the "Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan".
Norwalk Entertainment District: In December 2024, building permits were issued to construct 55 affordable housing units and 318 market-rate residential units for a total of 374 units.
Program 1.2 – No Net Loss
and Replacement Housing
Ensure that the City's Housing Element
inventory can accommodate its share of the
RHNA by income level throughout the
planning period
Throughout the Planning
Period
As part of the entitlement review process, new projects are reviewed for consistency with General Plan objectives as they relate to housing and RHNA obligations. The City continues to have capacity to meet the RHNA at all income levels.
Program 1.3 - High School
Site
Seek development opportunities on the
Excelsior High School site
Throughout the Planning
Period
The City has contacted the school district regarding development opportunities on the Excelsior High School site. Further discussions are anticipated to happen in the first half of 2025.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Program 1.4 – Land Use
Policy Changes
Promote the development of RHNA units by
amending devlopment standards to
facilitate mixed-use developments
Summer 2024
Heart of Norwalk: In February 2024, the City Council provided feedback to staff to continue moving forward on the draft land use plan and conceptual designs for the Specific Plan. The City released a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the preperation of an EIR for the Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan in April 2024. The public review and comment period for the NOP ended in May 2024.
Program 1.5 – Accessory
Dwelling Units
Promote the development of accessory
dwelling units (ADUs) by the adoption of an
ADU ordinance that reflects current State
law, including permit streamlining
processes and fees assessment
End of 2024
Planning Division staff have been working closely with other departments within the City, local agencies, and local utility companies in an effort to provide a comprehensive ADU guideline for the community. Staff held a public study session at the Planning Commission meeting on October 23, 2024. The purpose of the session was to provide background information and insight to Planning Commissioners so that input can be given as the Planning Division staff draft the ADU Ordinance update.
Program 1.6 – Density
Bonus
Provide housing opportunities to meet the
needs of special needs
residents—including seniors, residents with
disabilities and developmental disabilities,
large families, extremely low-income
households, and those experiencing
homelessness—by giving priority to
development projects that include a
component for special needs groups in
addition to other lower-income households
End of 2025
In November 2024, the City amended various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code to update the City's Density Bonus Ordinance to compliance with the requirements of State Density Bonus Law (Ordinance No. 24-1755).
Program 2.1 – Special
Needs Housing
Provide housing opportunities to meet the
needs of special needs
residents—including seniors, residents with
disabilities and developmental disabilities,
large families, extremely low-income
households, and those experiencing
homelessness—by giving priority to
development projects that include a
component for special needs groups in
addition to other lower-income households
Ongoing
The City continues ongoing outreach efforts to developers of market-rate and affordable housing to explore development opportunities. In 2024, the City issued 126 building permits for affordable housing.
The Home Investment Partnership (HOME), administered by the CDBG Division, provides a variety of resources to assist elderly, low-income residents and special needs residents. The HOME funds were allocated for an affordable housing development of 55 units to benefit those at or below 80% of area median income.
Program 2.2 – Affordable
Housing Assistance
Provide pre-application technical assistance
to affordable housing providers to
determine project feasibility and address
zoning and code compliance issues in the
most cost-effective and expeditious manner
possible
Annually The City continues to provide preliminary review to applicants at no cost as requests are received.
Program 2.3 – First Time
Homebuyer Assistance
Support first-time, low- and moderate-
income home buyers in Norwalk through
the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program
for down payment and closing costs
assistance through zero interest loans to
help low income households obtain their
first home within the City of Norwalk
Ongoing
The City was awarded the CalHome Grant in 2023 to assist individual first-time homebuyers through deferred-payment loans for down payment assistance and home rehabilitation. The program became effective in 2024.
Program 2.4 – Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
Support first-time, low- and moderate-
income renters who are Section 8 voucher
holders and the homes to assist with
security deposits for acquiring rental
housing within the City
Ongoing
The Home Investment Partnership (HOME), administered by the CDBG Division, provides a variety of resources to assist elderly, low-income residents and special needs residents. The HOME funds were allocated for an affordable housing development of 55 units in the Norwalk Entertainment District to benefit those at or below 80% of area median income. HOME funds have also been allocated to support very low-income households with security deposits.
Approximately 555 families received rent assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers,13 individuals with Mainstream Vouchers, and 32 individuals with Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Program 2.5 – Addressing
Homelessness
Implement the City’s Plan to Prevent and
Combat Homelessness
Ongoing; for code
amendments, by February
2024
In 2024, CDBG funds have been allocated to support housing services to several non- profit organizations that provide shelter for abused, homeless or disadvantaged women and children as well as legal servcies for those households facing evictions. In addition, the City's Public Safety Department continues to assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department through their Homeless Outreach programs.
Program 2.6 – Housing
Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Implement the City’s rental assistance
program operated by the Norwalk Housing
Authority (NHA), and provide rental
assistance for up to 705 voucher recipients,
but due to insufficient federal funding, the
City can only support 677 families
Ongoing
The Norwalk Housing Authority (NHA) administers an ongoing Housing Voucher Program. In 2024, the NHA assisted an average of 555 families by paying their rent through Housing Choice Vouchers, 13 individuals with Mainstream Vouchers, and 32 individuals with Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Program 2.7 – COVID
Pandemic Emergency
Rental Assistance
As funding remains available, continue to
provide rental assistance to Norwalk
residents suffering from income loss due to
the COVID-19 pandemic
Ongoing as funding permits No remaining funds were available for 2024.
Program 3.1 – Lot
Consolidation
Encourage lot consolidation of smaller
parcels to accommodate larger residential
and mixed-use development projects on
vacant and/or underutilized sites through
provisions in the Zoning Code
End of 2024
The City's Engineering Division continues to process lot line adjustments or mergers ministerially. The Planning Division is working to develop incentives for lot consolidation.
Program 3.2 – Development
Process Streamlining
Continue to monitor permit processing
times and investigate ways to continue to
streamline the process. Continue to digitize
information, including building permits, to
better understand timelines. Expedite
permit processing and reduce unnecessary
delays by completing upgrades to the City’s
existing online permitting and licensing
program. Upgrade to technologies that
allow for electronic plan submittal and
review, for both Planning and Building
Divisions
End of 2024
The City adopted EdgeSoft, an online permitting and licensing software, to improve department efficiencies to save and reduce costs. The system has an online public portal feature that allows residentis, business owners, and contractors to submit applications online and pay associated fees online. The upgrade helps streamline the plan submittal, review and permit processes, and improve communication with applicants. The City also invested in QLess, an online check-in system, to help automate the appointment process with online scheduling and live-updates on customer wait times. The City purchased a plotter for the Planning Division and Building and Safety Division staff to facilitate electronic plan review. Furthermore, the City implemented e-PlanSoft, a new tool to conduct electronic plan check reviews. The new equipment and systems expedite processing time and help streamline the acceptance and issuance of building permits.
Program 3.3 – Objective
Design Standards
Adopt objective design standards to ensure
that the City can provide local guidance on
design and standards for by-right projects
as allowed by State law. Adoption of
objective design standards will facilitate
high-quality residential development and
compliance with State objectives. The
objective design standards will ensure
provision of adequate private open space,
parking, and related features, as well as
architectural design
End of 2025 The City began the process of adopting objective design standards in 2023 and is on track to meet the targeted completion date of end of 2025.
Program 3.4 – Planning and
Development Fees
Undergo comprehensive fee study for all
City fees including planning and
development fees, and then continue to
conduct annual reviews of planning and
development fees to ensure that the fees
are not excessive and are appropriate to
cover the cost of services provided. Pursue
additional streamlining opportunities to
minimize costs for services as well as those
assumed by the project applicant
End of 2023, with ongoing
monitoring and evaluation.
The City is in the final stages of the fee study and is anticipating adopting revisions in the second quarter of 2025.
Program 3.5 – Special
Needs Housing
Review the Zoning Ordinance and other
pertinent documents to ensure compliance
with the following: Supportive Housing and
Low Barrier Navigation Center, Emergency
Shelters, and Residential Care Facilities
End of 2024 There is a moratorium on this program and the City is pending litigation with the State.
Program 3.6 – Definition of
Family
Evaluate the Zoning Ordinance definition of
“family” to ensure it does not exclude
allowed uses and is
inclusive/nondiscriminatory. Modify/replace
the definition as appropriate
End of 2024 In November 2024, the City amended various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code to update the definition of "family" (Ordinance No. 24-1755).
Program 3.7 – Remove
Development Constraints
Review development standards periodically
to ensure that they do not constrain
development of affordable housing and
housing for special needs groups, such as
individuals with disabilities. Revise
development regulations and processes
where it is needed and appropriate to
address any identified constraints. Further
evaluate adequate cross-referencing within
the land use matrix to facilitate the
development of housing
Ongoing, annual review
The City continuously reviews development standards. While the City has not identified a need to revise standards, it will continue to monitor in the even standards preclude development.
Program 3.8 – Energy
Conservation
Encourage energy-efficient design and
energy conservation, and help residents
minimize energy-related expenses.
Maintain and distribute literature on energy
conservation, including solar power,
additional insulation, and subsidies
available from utility companies, and
encourage homeowners and landlords to
incorporate these features into construction
and remodeling projects
Ongoing The City encourages energy-efficient design and energy conservation in projects and distributes information regarding energy conservation practices.
Program 3.9 – Priority for
Water and Sewer Services
The Los Angeles County Sanitation District
provides wastewater treatment services to
the City of Norwalk. For water services, the
City is served by multiple sources, including
the Norwalk Municipal Water System
(approximately 5,362 service connections),
Santa Fe Springs Water, Liberty Utilities,
Golden State Water Company, and Cerritos
Water Company. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 65589.7 requires water and
sewer service providers to reserve water
and sewer capacity for lower income
housing.
End of 2023
The City has implemented interim policies for water and sewer priority service and anticipates a larger Water and Sewer System Master Plan Update, as well as a Sewer System Management Plan in FY 24/25 and FY 25/26, respectively.
Program 4.1 – Code
Enforcement
Continue to use code enforcement to
support housing preservation and
neighborhood quality and identify housing
maintenance issues. Develop a proactive
code enforcement program that targets
areas of concentrated rehabilitation needs,
results in repairs, and mitigates potential
cost, displacement, and relocation impacts
on residents
Ongoing
The City continues to use proactive code enforcement practices to enhance neighborhood quality throughout the community. Code enforcement practices reflect the ongoing, evolving needs of the community.
Program 4.2 – CDBG
Residential Rehabilitation
Program
CDBG funds provide financial incentives
and assistance to rehabilitate single-family
dwelling, mobile homes, and rental
structures up to four (4) units. No interest
and low interest loans, grants, and rebased
are offered to lower income families. Room
additions to alleviate overcrowding is an
eligible activity and the CDBG Division
Ongoing In 2024, CDBG funds have rehabilitated curb ramps to meet American with Disability Act requirements in low to moderate income census tracts throughout the City.
Program 4.3 – HOME
Housing Improvement
Program
HOME funds provide grants and loans to
homeowners of single-family homes and
condominiums for low- to moderate-income
residents to make home improvements. No
interest and low interest loans, grants, and
based are offered to low- and moderate-
income families
Ongoing
The HOME funds were allocated for an affordable housing development of 55 units to benefit those at or below 80% of area median income. HOME funds have also been allocated to support very low income households with security deposits.
Program 5.1 – Fair Housing
Outreach and Education
The City will continue to contract with and
refer fair housing complaints to the Fair
Housing Foundation (or other qualified
service providers) whose services include
counseling and mediation between tenants
and landlords, fair housing trainings,
workshops, and outreach
Ongoing
The City continues to implement the various actions of the Fair Housing program, including maintaining contracted fair housing providers that offer a variety of fair housing services.
Program 5.2 – Capital and
Other Investments for
Neighborhood Revitalization
The City will continue to prioritize the
Capital Improvement Program and
implement broader planning efforts,
including seeking additional funding. This
will serve to continue to improve
communities through neighborhood
improvements such as enhanced
streetscapes, multi-modal and active
transportation, pedestrian safety
improvements, safe routes to schools,
community facilities, park improvements,
and other community amenities. This
includes prioritization of place-based
improvements, such as investments in the
public right-of-way in areas identified as
having lower access to opportunity and
areas identified as Disadvantaged
Communities under SB 535
Pursuant to the City's CIP
schedule
The City's Capital Improvement Program implementation continues to enhance local streets and sidewalks to improve all areas of the community.
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how
each unit complies with subsection (c) of Government
Code Section 65583.1+.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:
Extremely Low-
Income+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely Low-
Income+
Very Low-
Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-
development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf
Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates
an optional field
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Moderate Income
Units Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Norwalk
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
Jurisdiction Norwalk Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Los Angeles County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:9999-999-999 Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
23 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Additional Beds
Created Due to Density
Bonus
Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Norwalk ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
NoDoes the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
Jurisdiction Norwalk
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested Other Funding Notes
Housing Element - 6th Cycle Update $115,609.00 $0.00 Local General Fund Adopted/Certified Housing Element Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan $148,607.00 $0.00 Other ARPA funding supplement; Adoption of Specific Plan and EIR ADU Ordinance $42,100.00 $0.00 None Update ADU ordinance to be compliant with State ADU law Technology Update: Queue-less Waiting
System $31,780.00 $0.00 None Software setup and subscription Technology Update: Plotter $12,000.00 $0.00 None Delivery and set up of plotter Technology Update: Online Permitting
System $100,000.00 $0.00 Other SB 2 fund supplement; Software licensing, hosting, and maintenance Density Bonus Ordinance $15,836.00 $0.00 Local General Fund Adoption of Density Bonus Ordinance Administrative Fees $21,468.00 $0.00 Local General Fund Grant Administration Technology Update: ESRI License $12,600.00 $0.00 None Two (2) desktop ESRI License Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 0
Current Year
Deed Restricted 49
Non-Deed Restricted 36
Deed Restricted 6
Non-Deed Restricted 31
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 14
318
454
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 0
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
In Progress
Completed
Completed
Completed
In Progress
Completed
Completed
Completed
In Progress
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
500,000.00$
Task Status
CITY OF NORWALK
HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT
LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET
FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
January 2025
Attachment B: City of Norwalk Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 1 FY 2023/24 Successor Agency Annual Report
HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
I. AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO LMIHAF FROM REINSTATED
CITY/AGENCY LOANS
2 II. AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO LMIHAF 2
III. ENDING BALANCE OF LMIHAF 2
IV. DESCRIPTION OF EXPENDITURES FROM LMIHAF 3
V. STATUTORY VALUE OF ASSETS OWNED BY THE HOUSING
SUCCESSOR
3 VI. DESCRIPTION ON TRANSFERS 4
VII. PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 4
VIII. STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 33334.16 –
INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY
4 IX. DESCRIPTION OF OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS UNDER
SECTION 33413
5 X. EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME TEST 5
XI. SENIOR HOUSING TEST 7
XII. EXCESS SURPLUS TEST 7
XIII. INVENTORY OF HOMEOWNERSHIP UNITS ASSISTED 8
2 FY 2023/24 Successor Agency Annual Report
INTRODUCTION
The City of Norwalk serves as the former Redevelopment Agency’s Housing Successor (Housing Successor). This Housing Successor Annual Report (Report) regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) has been prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 34176.1(f). This report sets forth certain details of the Housing Successor activities during Fiscal Year 2023/24. The purpose of this report is to provide the governing body of the Housing Successor an annual report on the housing assets and activities of the Housing Successor under Part 1.85, Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, in particular Sections 34176 and 34176.1 (Dissolution Law).
The following Report is based upon information prepared by Housing Successor staff and information contained in financial records of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2023/24. This Report conforms with and is organized into sections I through XIII, inclusive, pursuant to Section 34176.1(f) of the Dissolution Law.
I. AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO LMIHAF FROM REINSTATED CITY/AGENCY LOANS
This section provides the total amount of funds deposited into the LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year for Reinstated City/Agency Loans.
During this Fiscal Year , $0 was deposited into the LMIHAF for reinstated City/Agency Loans.
II. AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO LMIHAF
This section provides the total amount of funds deposited into the LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year. Any amounts deposited for items listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) must be distinguished from the other amounts deposited.
A total of $371,516 was deposited in LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year consisting of $27,335 in interest earnings and $ 344,181 in transfers . Of the total funds deposited into the LMIHAF, a total of $0 was held for items listed on the ROPS.
III. ENDING BALANCE OF LMIHAF
This section provides a statement of the balance in the LMIHAF at the close of the Fiscal Year. Any amount deposited for items listed on the ROPS must be distinguished from the other amounts deposited.
At the close of the Fiscal Year, the ending balance in the LMIHAF was $7,552,732 of which $0 is held for items listed on the ROPS. This balance includes $6,614,397 in 3 FY 2023/24 Successor Agency Annual Report
Housing Bond proceeds plus $ 938,335 in the remaining balance of the Housing Successor proceeds.
IV. DESCRIPTION OF EXPENDITURES FROM LMIHAF
This section provides a description of the expenditures made from the LMIHAF during the Fiscal Year. The expenditures are to be categorized.
The following is a description of expenditures from the LMIHAF by category:
FY 2023/24 LMIHAF Expenditures
Activity Amount
Maintenance, monitoring, and administrative
expenditures
$4,348
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing
Services Expenditures
$73,028
Housing Development Expenditures
• Expenditures on low-income units
• Expenditures on very low-income units
• Expenditures on extremely low-income
units
$1,854,010
451,158
$992,547
$3,297,715
Total LMIHAF Expenditures in Fiscal Year $3,375,091
V. STATUTORY VALUE OF ASSETS OWNED BY HOUSING SUCCESSOR IN LMIHAF
This section provides the statutory value of real property owned by the Housing Successor, the value of loans and grants receivables, and the sum of these two amounts.
Under the Dissolution Law and for purposes of this Report, the “statutory value of real property” means the value of properties formerly held by the former Redevelopment Agency as listed on the housing asset transfer schedule approved by the Department of Finance as listed in such schedule under Section 34176(a)(2), the value of the properties transferred to the Housing Successor pursuant to Section 34181(f), and the purchase prices of property(ies) purchased by the Housing Successor. Further, the value of loans and grants receivable are included in this report as assets held in the LMIHAF.
4 FY 2023/24 Successor Agency Annual Report
The following provides the statutory value of assets owned by the Housing Successor.
As of Fiscal Year End
Statutory Value of Real Property Owned by Housing Successor $192,106 Value of Loans and Grants Receivable $0
Total Value of Housing Successor Assets $192,106
The Housing Successor purchased real property located at 11950 Foster Road in February 2021 for the Mercy Veteran’s Villas rental affordable housing development project.
The two properties listed on the housing assets lists dated July 19, 2012 prepared pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 341 76(a)(2) were sold in 2000 and developed with senior housing rental units. The Housing Successor holds an affordability covenant for 40 years from issuance of the certificates of occupancy dated 8/27/2001 and 7/29/2002.
VI. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFERS
This section describes transfers, if any, to another housing successor agency made in previous Fiscal Years, including whether the funds are unencumbered and the status of projects, if any, for which the transferred LMIHAF will be used. The sole purpose of the transfers must be for the development of transit priority projects, permanent supporti ve housing, housing for agricultural employees, or special needs housing.
The Housing Successor did not make any LMIHAF transfers to other Housing Successors under Section 34176.1(c)(2) during the Fiscal Year.
VII. PROPERTY TAX REVENUE
This section describes any project for which the Housing Successor receives or holds property tax revenue pursuant to the ROPS and the status of the project.
The Housing Successor does not receive or hold property tax revenue pursuant to the ROPS.
VIII. STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 33334.16 – INTEREST IN REAL
PROPERTY
This section provides a status update on compliance with Section 33334.16 for interests in real property acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency prior to February 1, 2012. 5 FY 2023/24 Successor Agency Annual Report
For interests in real property acquired on or after February 1, 2012, provide a status update on the project.
With respect to interests in real property acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency prior to February 1, 2012, the time periods described in Section 33334.16 shall be deemed to have commenced on the date that the Department of Finance approved the property as a housing asset in the LMIHAF; thus, as to real property acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency now held by the Housing Successor in the LMIHAF, the Housing Successor must initiate activities consistent with the development of the real property for the purpose for which it was acquired with in five years of the date the DOF approved such property as a housing asset.
No real property was acquired by the former Redevelopment Agency prior to February 1, 2012, which is now held by the Housing Successor in the LMIHAF.
The Housing Successor purchased real property located at 11950 Foster Road in February 2021 for the Mercy Veteran’s Villas rental affordable housing development project.
IX. DESCRIPTION OF OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 33413
This section describes any outstanding inclusionary and replacement housing obligations, if any, under Section 33413 that remained outstanding prior to the dissolution of the former Redevelopment Agency as of February 1, 2012 , along with the Housing Successor’s progress in meeting those prior obligations, if any, of the former Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor’s plan to meet unmet obligations if any.
Replacement Housing: According to the FY 2010 -2011 through FY 2014 -2015 Implementation Plan for the former redevelopment agency, no Section 33413(a) replacement housing obligations were transferred to the Housing Successor. The former redevelopment agency’s Implementation Pla ns are posted on the City’s website at www.norwalkca.gov
Inclusionary/Production Housing: According to the FY 2010 -2011 through FY 2014 - 2015 Implementation Plan for the former redevelopment agency, no Section 33413(b) inclusionary/production housing obligations were transferred to the Housing Successor.
The former redevelopment agency’s Implem entation Plans are posted on the City’s website at www.norwalkca.gov
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X. EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME TEST
Section 34176.1(a)(3)(A) states that all funds remaining after deducting monitoring and administrative costs, as well as expenditures for homeless housing and rapid rehousing services, must be allocated for the development of housing that is affordable to and occupied by households earning 80% or less of the area median income (AMI). At least 30% of these remaining funds must be spent on the development of rental housing that is affordable to and occupied by households earning 30% or less of the AMI, and no more than 20% of these funds can be used for the development of housing affordable to and occupied by households earning between 60% and 80% of the AMI. The Housing Successor must demonstrate in the 2019 annual report, and every five years thereafter, that the Housing Successor’s expenditures from January 1, 2014, through the end of the latest fiscal year covered in the report comply with these requirements.
Section 34176.1(a)(3)(B) states that if the Housing Successor fails to comply with the Extremely Low-Income requirement in any five-year report, then the Housing Successor must ensure that at least 50% of the funds remaining in the LMIHAF be expended in each fiscal year following the latest fiscal year following the report on households earning 30% or les s of the AMI until the Housing Successor demonstrates compliance with the Extremely Low-Income requirement.
If the Housing Successor exceeds the expenditure limit for households earning between 60% and 80% of the AMI in any five-year report, the Housing Successor shall not expend any of the remaining funds for households earning 60% and 80% of the AMI until the Housing Successor demonstrates compliance with this limitation in an annual report.
For purposes of this calculation, “development” refers to new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation as defined in Section 33413, acquisition of long-term affordability covenants on multifamily units as described in Section 33413, or the preservation of an assisted housing develo pment eligible for prepayment or termination, for which the expiration of rental restrictions is scheduled to occur within five years.
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For the FY 2019-20 through FY 2023-24 period, the following table provides a summary of the expenditures on extremely low-income units during the required five-year reporting period:
Fiscal Year
Low Income
(51% - 80%
of AMI)
Very Low
Income (31% -
50% of AMI)
Extremely Low
Income
(30% or less of
AMI)
Total
FY 2019-20 0
FY 2020-21 99,895 28,816 63,395 192,106
FY 2021-22 238,565 69,261 415,068 722,894
FY 2022-23 953,619 78,891 165,224 1,197,824
FY 2023-24 1,854,010 451,158 992,547 3,297,715
Total 3,146,090 628,216 1,636,225 5,410,540
Extremely Low-Income Expenditure Percentage: 30.24%
As illustrated in the table above, the Housing Successor complies with the FY 2019 -20 through FY 2023-24 Extremely Low-Income targeting test.
XI. SENIOR HOUSING TEST
The Housing Successor must calculate the percentage of deed-restricted rental housing units that have been restricted to seniors and assisted by the Housing Successor, the former redevelopment agency, and/or the City within the previous 10 years, in relation to the aggregate number of deed -restricted rental housing units assisted by the Housing Successor, the former redevelopment agency, and/or City within the same time period. If this percentage exceeds 50%, the Housing Successor cannot expend future funds from the LMIHAF to assist additional senior housing units until the Housing Successor or City has assisted and construction has commenced on a number of restricted rental units that is equal to 50% of the total amount of deed-restricted rental units.
The following provides the Housing Successor’s Senior Housing Test for the 10-year compliance period of July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2024.
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Senior Housing Test 7/1/2014 – 6/30/2024
# of Assisted Senior Rental Units 0
# of Total Assisted Rental Units* 0
Senior Housing Percentage 0%
XII. EXCESS SURPLUS TEST
For the purpose of this report, pursuant to Section 34176(d), “excess surplus shall mean an unencumbered amount that exceeds the greater of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or the aggregate amount deposited into the account during the Housing Successor’s preceding four fiscal years, whichever is greater.” If the unencumbered amount does not exceed the greater of the aggregate amount deposited into the LMIHAF during the preceding four fiscal years or $1,000,000, whichever is greater, there is no excess surplus.
Since the aggregate amount deposited during the preceding four fiscal years is less than $1,000,000, there is no excess surplus . The table below excludes the Housing Bond proceeds.
EXCESS SURPLUS TEST
Greater of:
Base Amount: $1,000,000
Four Year Deposit Aggregate
FY 2019-20 $276,638
FY 2020-21 $151,794
FY 2021-22 $208,400
FY 2022-23 $181,501
Total Deposits $818,333
Amount over $1,000,000 $0
Unencumbered balance on first day of FY
2023-24
$644,194
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XIII. INVENTORY OF HOMEOWNERSHIP UNITS ASSISTED
This Section provides an inventory of homeownership units assisted by the former Redevelopment Agency or the Housing Successor that are subject to covenants or restrictions or to an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency’s investment of funds from the LMIHAF pursuant to Section 33334.3(f).
This inventory for the Housing Successor shall include the following:
A. Number of homeowner units assisted: 0
B. Number of units lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012 , and the reason for those losses: 0
Number of units lost to the portfolio in the last fiscal year and the reason for those losses: 0
C. Any funds returned to the Housing Successor as part of an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency’s investment of funds from the LMIHAF:
$0
D. Whether the Housing Successor has contracted with any outside entity for the management of the units , and if so, the identity of the entity : The Housing Successor has not contracted with any outside entity for the management of any units.
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Ozzie Ramos, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 24/25 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 25- 11 – BUDGET AMENDMENT
Background:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) federal program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the justice system.
The procedure for allocating JAG funds is formula based using population and crime statistics.
The full grant application was submitted on December 4, 2025. Staff received notice of awarded funds on January 14, 2025, that Norwalk’s 2024 JAG allocation was $27,887. Awarded funds must be expended no later than September 30, 2027.
Funds may be used to enhance law enforcement capabilities, delivery of services, and pay for equipment and technology improvements. Previous JAG awards have helped the City fund the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for law enforcement programs, overtime, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections programs, drug treatment programs and planning, evaluation, and/or technology improvements for public safety.
Proposed JAG Grant Funding Allocation:
The Department of Public Safety partners with the LASD to strengthen community policing efforts and effectively combat crime. As part of this initiative, the City has sought JAG funding for fiscal year 2024/2025 to enhance its law enforcement capabilities by acquiring Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) for patrol vehicles operated by Public Safety Officers. The installation of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) in City vehicles allows for real-time access to vital vehicle and driver information. The use of MDCs also enhances dispatching and monitoring service calls, helping officers to effectively address quality of life issues, and enforce parking and municipal codes.
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The funding received will be utilized to acquire one additional MDC unit, while continuing the lease for 23 MDCs for Public Safety, bringing the total to 24 MDCs.
Additionally, the City has an existing Municipal Law Enforcement Service Agreement with Los Angeles County, which allows for the leasing, data access, and maintenance of MDC equipment from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost for the maintenance and data services of the MDCs through June 30, 2025 is $33,407. This amount includes a one-time purchase cost of $8,805 for an additional MDC unit.
The JAG award funding of $27,887 will cover a portion of these expenses, with the remaining balance of $5,520 be covered by the Community Oriented Policing Services grant. All grant funds are expected to be expended by June 30, 2025.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in partnership with all our communities to achieve safe & livable neighborhoods.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD AND ALLOCATE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES GRANT FUNDS, in the amounts of $27,887 and $5,520 respectively, for the purchase of and operating costs for an additional Mobile Data Computer; and authorize the City Manager as Chief Executive to complete and submit grant related documents and amendments.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-11
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADD THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD AND COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICING SERVICES GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Budget does not include the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to allocate the awarded $27,887 for operating costs for an additional purchase of Mobile Data Computer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to allocate additional Community Oriented Policing Services grant funding in the amount $5,520 for Mobile Data Computer operating costs through June 30, 2025.
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 appropriations and prepare the necessary budget amendment for the following account:
Account Number Debit Credit
Expenditures: 224-20-2105-3880 $27,887
222-20-2105-3880 $ 5,520
Revenues: 224-20-0000-4469 $27,887
Fund Balance: 222-0480 $ 5,520
Section 2.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 18th day of March 2025.
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: TEMPORARY LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 12405 ROSECRANS AVENUE - NORWALK AUTO AUCTION
Background:
Since September 1, 1985, Aquirecorp, has leased the property located at 12405 Rosecrans Avenue (Norwalk Auto Auction) from the City. The City and Aquirecorp entered into an agreement to extend the terms of the ground lease under the provisions outlined in the “First Amendment” executed on September 16, 2020, followed by the “Second Amendment” dated January 12, 2021. Aquirecorp’s lease for the location expired in December 2024, with an approved extension to March 2025.
The City has been in active negotiations with Aquirecorp to enter into an amendment to the lease agreement pursuant to the terms presented to the City Council on December 3, 2024. However, negotiations regarding the proposed “Third Amendment” have taken longer than expected. A recent inspection of the property conducted by City staff determined that more time is needed to negotiate and complete necessary improvements before a long-term ground lease extension is agreed upon. To ensure that each parties’ rights and obligations are maintained during the negotiation period, staff is requesting City Council provide the City Manager the authority to enter into an amendment to temporarily extend the terms of the existing month-to-month lease agreement up to six months to August 2025 and continue negotiating the terms of a long-term ground lease extension. This temporary extension would be considered the new “Third Amendment” and any long-term agreement would either be a proposed “Fourth Amendment” or an entirely new lease agreement.
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Fiscal Impact:
The temporary extension of the existing agreement under the new Third Amendment will maintain rental income at a monthly base rent of $71,776.58. The fiscal impact of the long-term extension will be determined upon completion of negotiations with Aquirecorp.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to a) enter into a new Third Amendment with Aquirecorp to temporarily extend the terms of the current lease agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and b) continue negotiating terms for a long-term ground lease extension.
Attachments:
N/A
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
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.
As of December 31, 2024, all positions have expired. However, the Advisory Body resolution extends the terms for 90-days to allow for meetings to continue until City Council re-appoints or makes new appointments to all the Advisory Bodies. At the end of the 90 days, any positions that have not been filled through re-appointment or new appointment, will become vacant. The required notice has been posted which allows for City Council to make appointments beginning this evening.
There are vacancies on several Advisory Bodies: Art in Public Places (4), Community Promotion (2), Historical Heritage (5), International Friendship Commission (3), Public Safety (1), Social Services (2), 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.
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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.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council either re-appoint or make new appointments for all the Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026.
Attachments:
Advisory Body List
COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 03/18/2025
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AYALA PEREZ RAMIREZ RIOS VALENCIA
Art in Public Places
Community Promotion
Historical Heritage (2)
Youth (3)
Community
Promotion
Historical Heritage
Youth (3)
Art in Public Places
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Youth (3)
Historical Heritage
International Friendship
Public Safety
Social Services
Youth (3)
International
Friendship
Social Services
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 -12/31/26
Vacant Community Promotion Commission Perez -12/31/26
Ang, David Community Promotion Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Leon, Armida Community Promotion Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Sanchez Jr, Arturo Community Promotion Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant Historical Heritage Commission Rios -12/31/26
Corona, Gina Historical Heritage Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hidalgo, Ericka Historical Heritage Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Hernandez, Alex Historical Heritage Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Pavon, Claudia Carolina Historical Heritage Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Ramirez -12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Rios -12/31/26 Vacant International Friendship Commission Valencia -12/31/26 Flores, Sylvia International Friendship Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Solis, Analisa International Friendship Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Armendarez, Anthony Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Berberabe, Francisco Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Carbajal, Maria Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hernandez, Alejandra Parks & Recreation Commission Rios 2/4/25-12/31/26 Juan, Victor Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 King, David Parks & Recreation Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Martinez, Briana Parks & Recreation Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Moreno, Antoinette Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Napier, Monique Parks & Recreation Commission Ramirez 2/18/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Don Parks & Recreation Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Apodaca, Kimberly Planning Commission Perez 12/13/22-12/08/26 Barragan, Rosa Planning Commission Rios 12/10/24-12/12/28 Lopez, Linda Planning Commission Ayala 12/13/22-12/08/26 Macias, Chris Planning Commission Valencia 1/21/24-12/12/28 Salas-Vernola, Lisa Planning Commission Ramirez 12/10/24-12/12/28 COMMISSIONER TERMS As of 03/18/2025
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Vacant Public Safety Commission Rios -12/31/26 Apodaca, Kim Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Brizuela, Elmer Public Safety Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Fernandez-Silva, Ray Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Hoskins, Patricia Public Safety Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Public Safety Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Peňa, Petra Public Safety Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rodriguez, Dr. Stephanie Public Safety Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Rosoff, Michael Public Safety Commission Rios 1/21/25-12/31/26 Contreras, Rachel Senior Citizens Commission Rios 3/4/25-12/31/26 Mesa, Martha Senior Citizens Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Serrano, Esperanza Senior Citizens Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Tasker, Angela Senior Citizens Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Valenzuela, Laura Senior Citizens Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Social Services Commissin Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Social Services Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Acosta, Scherise Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Barth, Phyllis Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Casillas, Millie Social Services Commission Ramirez 1/21/25-12/31/26 Greenidge, Marcelle Social Services Commission Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 LeGaspi, Richard Social Services Commission Valencia 1/21/25-12/31/26 Reyes-Castro, Elfega Arely Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Santos, Alondra Social Services Commission Rios 2/7/23-12/31/24 Tasker, Angela Social Services Commission Ayala 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ayala -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Perez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Ramirez -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Rios -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Vacant Youth Commission Valencia -12/31/26
Commissioner Advisory Body Appointed Present Term
Apodaca, Kim Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Perez 1/21/25-12/31/26 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 1/21/25-12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ayala -12/31/26 Vacant Art in Public Places Committee City Rep Appointed by Ramirez -12/31/26 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
NMC §15.44.060 A: Designation
Vega, Luis Art In Public Places Committee Outside Auth w/Expertise in Art Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Community Rep Indefinite Vacant Art in Public Places Committee Bus./Community College Rep Indefinite Lopez, Linda Art in Public Places Committee Planning Rep 12/13/22-12/08/26 Juan, Victor Art in Public Places Committee P&R Appointee 1/21/25-12/31/26 City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development Bethani Cardenas, Housing Manager
Rosio Medina, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: 2025 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Background:
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input from the community and City Council regarding the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME) funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD requires CDBG and HOME funding recipients to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) every five years and an Annual Action Plan (AAP) each subsequent year. A study session was conducted on March 4, 2025, to inform and receive input from City Council regarding the 2025 Con Plan and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 AAP. City staff sought to obtain City Council authorization for public review of the Con Plan and approval of the FY 2025/26 recommended activities.
At the study session, the City Council asked about social services agencies performance, services provided by the agencies to Norwalk residents, and the utilization of the Social Service Emergency Assistance program. There were also questions about programming unused funds and the process for tracking expenditures and reallocation. A detailed Social Service agency funding information is attached to this report for reference.
The Con Plan outlines the City’s economic development, infrastructure, housing and social service needs and priorities. The FY 2025/26 AAP lists activities that the City will undertake with HUD in Year 1 of the Con Plan. These activities are subject to federal rules and regulations, such as funding caps, public-private partnerships, requirements, and compliance with national objectives.
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The City is also required to identify barriers to equal housing access and develop solutions to mitigate or remove such impediments. The results of the study and actions the City will take to remove barriers are contained in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, which was adopted by City Council on December 3, 2024.
Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment
During the development of the Plans, the City held three community meetings, and a City Council study session held on March 4, 2025. A community engagement program was initiated including engagement notifications, promotional flyers, email blasts and multiple meeting reminders to residents, partners, social services and City Staff. From May 1, 2024 to October 15, 2024, the City hosted an online and paper survey made available on its website and distributed to community members and stakeholders throughout the City. The survey was conducted to solicit the community’s input on the City’s most pressing needs, particularly in the areas of housing, community facilities, homelessness, neighborhood improvements, community services, and affordable and fair housing. The City outreach activities also included:
• Stakeholder One-on-One Interviews
• Community Needs Survey
• Housing Summit
• Public Meetings
• Public Hearing
Respondents identified the top issues that limit housing options and affordability in the City. The City received 353 responses in English and 84 responses in Spanish, with a grand total of 437 responses. The following is a summary of the participants of the Community Engagement Survey:
• Majority of respondents were homeowners.
• Respondents stated Norwalk has a fair amount of affordable housing available to residents.
• Respondents feel somewhat informed of their rights and responsibilities as a tenant or homeowner.
• Respondents do not agree that Norwalk has areas which lack high-speed internet service or connectivity.
• Respondents do not agree that Norwalk is vulnerable to flooding or other natural disasters.
Stakeholder concerns included:
Homeless and Housing Needs:
• Housing rehab program is very important
• Air conditioning where seniors live
Affordability:
• Affordable rental housing is needed – 58%
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• New business and more jobs are viewed as a solution to affordability and housing choice
Youth and Seniors:
• Youth centers are extremely important to 60%
• Parks and recreational facilities are extremely important • Safe routes to school improvements are extremely important Economic Development:
• Commercial property owners are not maintaining their properties. • Business owners are not creating attractive buildings and or storefronts • Traffic is impacting pedestrian safety
Infrastructure Needs:
• ADA curb cuts and sidewalk safety
• Trails at parks
• Senior center is at capacity, expansion is needed
Homeless:
• Homeless prevention programs and emergency shelters are extremely important • New or designated permanent housing is important
Additional Concerns Identified:
• Rising housing prices
• Rising rental rates
• Limited number of vouchers
• Permanent housing for those with mental and physical disabilities • Homeless prevention
• HUD program compliance is difficult
• Case management is short-term
• Limited number landlords accepting Section 8 and non-citizen • High cost of fair housing legal assistance
• Those needing assistance are income ineligible
• Rental deposits are high, and application reviews are stringent. • Limited number of larger family rental units
Based on the public participation process, review of regional data and reports, and informational session held with City Council, Norwalk has the following housing and community priorities to address over the next five years:
• Vital Services: support social services that provide mental health services for adults and youth in schools; substance abuse treatment; domestic violence, increased service for seniors, and homeless prevention programs.
• Public Facilities: improve or enhance City streets and lighting, sidewalks, youth and community center improvements, safe routes to school and recreation facilities • Housing: create housing affordability through housing rehab, increase rental housing for families and seniors, increase homeownership and assistance programs, provide City Council March 18, 2025
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tenant-based rental assistance. Programs that improve the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in substandard housing. Programs that promote fair housing, especially targeting extremely low- and low- income households • Economic Development: create opportunities for job-generating businesses, job training, commercial façade improvements and financial assistance to businesses.
Demographic data, such as the poverty rate, level of unemployment, crime statistics, housing conditions, economic factors and environmental conditions were also analyzed to determine community needs.
Consolidated Plan Activities
The Con Plan explains how the City will utilize federal funds to improve community development needs, address affordable housing, and priorities for people experiencing homelessness. The City’s annual entitlement of CDBG and HOME funds is not enough to address all the City’s housing, infrastructure, economic development and social service needs. To be effective, the City must prioritize needs and limit the number of activities to be funded. Based upon the needs assessment, staff recommends the following priority needs and goals over the next five years:
• Provide decent, affordable housing by increasing affordable housing opportunities • Support special needs programs and services by providing vital support services • Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure by enhancing community facilities
• Create public awareness of fair housing through planning and grant administration • Create job-generating businesses and job training by enhancing economic development opportunities
• Homeless prevention programs and services
• Maintain and promote neighborhood preservation by preserving, rehabilitating and enhancing neighborhoods
Funding and Proposed Activities for the Annual Action Plan The AAP establishes strategies for the next program year and identifies specific projects and activities that will be subsidized with CDBG and HOME funds received from HUD. The City may increase, reduce, or eliminate funding to any of the activities listed below, but new activities may not be added at this time without issuing a new public hearing notice and providing additional opportunity for public comment.
While HOME funds may only be used for housing related activities, CDBG funds may be used for a variety of community development activities, such as rehabilitation of commercial buildings, infrastructure improvements, and certain services, such as counseling. Funds may be used to directly benefit a household that meets the income limitations, such as repair of a specific home, or used for an area benefit, where the improvement is located in a designated census tract with at least 51% of the households being considered low to moderate income.
HUD publishes the CDBG and HOME grantee allocations by mid-March. For FY 2024/25 the City received $977,097 in CDBG funds and $240,414 in HOME funds. The City anticipates a City Council March 18, 2025
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reduction in funding for FY 2025/26. The City will allocate CDBG and HOME program income and carryover funds from prior years to FY 2025/26 funding.
The following tables list the proposed activities and expenditures for FY 2025/26:
PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY CDBG Estimated /
Recommended Funding
Program Administration – CDBG (20% cap) $182,419
Fair Housing – CDBG (20% cap) $13,000
Emergency Services – Social Service Center (15% cap) $75,000 Social Service Agencies (TBD – 15% cap) $60,000
Economic Development Project/Activity (TBD) $100,000
Upwards Inc. – Economic Development $10,000
Capital Improvement Project (TBD) $536,678
Total $977,097
PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY HOME Estimated /
Recommended Funding
CHDO Set-Aside – HOME (15% cap of HOME funds) $36,062
Program Administration – HOME (10% cap of HOME funds) $24,041 TBRA – Security Deposit Assistance $30,000
Affordable Housing Project $150,311
Total $240,414
Social Service Agency Funding Information
On November 8, 2024, the availability of CDBG funds was announced to 51 local non-profit agencies. Nine applications for CDBG funding were received by the deadline of December 13, 2024. The Social Services Commission reviewed and discussed the applications.
The following table shows the recommended agencies and proposed funding information. The total amount is estimated as HUD has not provided the FY2025/26 CDBG grant allocation for the City.
Agency
Agency Requested
Funding
Commission / Director
Recommended Funding
Community Family Guidance Center $25,000 $20,000
Community Legal Aid $20,000 $20,000
Emergency Assistance Funds $75,000 $75,000
LA CADA $20,000 $20,000
Total $296,873 $135,000*
*amount to be adjusted based upon final HUD CDBG Entitlement City Council March 18, 2025
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Timeline
The draft Con Plan and AAP will be made available for public review and comment for a period of 30-days starting March 25, 2025. After the 30-day period, the final Plans will be presented to City Council for adoption at a public hearing scheduled on or before May 6, 2025. The final Con Plan, AI and AAP are due to HUD by May 15, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
The CDBG and HOME programs are funded solely by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Citizens Advised:
Notice of the Public Hearing was posted at the City’s official posting sites on February 27, 2025, and published in The Norwalk Patriot and La Opinion in accordance with State law on February 28, 2025.
The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be made available at City Hall (Community Development Department), the Norwalk Social Services Center, and the Norwalk Regional Library from March 25, 2025 to April 25, 2025 for citizens to review and make comments before the public hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025.
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended actions will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Objective 1 Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure and Objective 3: Improve living conditions for residents in greatest need; Goal 3: Objective 1 Create dynamic neighborhoods, Objective 2 Diversify and grow the economy, and Objective 3 build great public destinations.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council and the public provide input of the proposed Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consolidated Plan and funding activities for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Action Plan.
Attachments:
1. Social Service Agency Funding Information
2. https://cms3.revize.com/revize/norwalkca/Documents/Departments%20&%20Services /Community%20Development/Housing/Draft%202025%20Consolidated%20Plan%20& %20FY%2025-26%20Annual%20Action%20Plan.pdf
Attachment 1
Social Service Agency Funding Information
On November 8, 2024, a notice of funding availability was published to announce that the City is accepting applications for CDBG funding for social service programs. The CDBG funding application was made available on Planetbids, posted on the City’s website and published in The Norwalk Patriot. 51 organizations were notified directly. Applications were due December 13, 2024.
Currently, programs funded under the social services funding cap include:
•Emergency Assistance Program – Social Services Department •Norwalk La Mirada Adult School Scholarship - Job Training Program •Three (3) organizations (Jovenes, Community Legal Aid and Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse)
The table below shows the past 3 fiscal year performance of the social services agencies that have received CDBG funding. Unexpended funds are reallocated in the subsequent fiscal year as carryover funds to any other eligible CDBG project that is not subject to a cap.
FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25
Allocated Allocated AllocatedAgency Total #
Assisted Expended
Total #
Assisted Expended
YTD #
Assisted Expended*
$75,000 $75,000 $75,000Emergency Assistance
Program - Social
Services Department
27 $61,358
37 $69,920
9 $31,105
$18,000 $30,000 $18,827
Community Legal Aid 80
$17,009
57 $9,320
32 $2,393
$15,750 $18,276 $17,579Los Angeles Centers for
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(L.A. CADA)
570
$15,750
730
$18,276
490
$8,790
$18,000Su Casa – Ending
Domestic Violence 2
$17,258
0 0 0 0
$18,000Helpline Youth
Counseling 28
$18,000
0 0 0 0
$12,388
The Whole Child 67
$12,388
0 0 0 0
$18,276 $17,579
Jovenes, Inc. 0 $0 17
$18,164
11 $14,903
$18,000 $18,000 $17,579Norwalk La Mirada
Adult School – Job
Training Program
9 $10,223
9 $18,000
5 $6,246
*FY2024/25 Expenditures are through December 31, 2024
The City received nine (9) applications for funding. The Social Services Commissioners and Social Services Director reviewed the applications and discussed which services would benefit the City’s goals Attachment 1
of addressing the needs of the community provided by the Social Service Department. The services would fill existing gaps in the community and increase resources available to residents and city staff.
The following is a table of CDBG Social Services funding application information for FY 2025/26:
Agency Provided Funding
Information
Application
Received
Proposed
Norwalk
residents to
be assisted
Agency
Funding
Requested
Commission/Director
Recommended
Funding
Emergency Services Program –
Social Services Department Yes 25 $75,000 $75,000
Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol
and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) Yes 250 $20,000 $20,000
Su Casa – Ending Domestic
Violence Yes 75 $15,000 $0
Women’s & Children’s Crisis
Center Yes 20 $29,373 $0
Community Family Guidance
Center Yes 150 $25,000 $20,000
Community Legal Aid SoCal Yes 71 $20,000 $20,000
YMCA Yes 100 $15,000 $0
Upwards Care Yes 8 $48,000 $0*
Fentanyl Solutions Yes 1,255 $49,550 $0
Jovenes, Inc No 0 $0 $0
Norwalk La Mirada Adult School
– Job Training Program No 0 $0 $0
Total 1,954 $296,923 $135,000
*$10,000 to be allocated to Upwards Care as a micro-enterprise business under Economic Development.
The table below represents the Social Services Commissioners and Social Services Director - recommended agencies and proposed funding information. The total amount is estimated as HUD has not provided the FY2025/26 CDBG grant allocation for the City.
Social Service Agency/Project* Recommended
Funding
Community Family Guidance Center
provides mental health services for low to moderate income families and youth in Norwalk $20,000 Community Legal Aid
Provide legal counseling and assistance to low to moderate income Norwalk residents $20,000 Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA-CADA) Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment – Increase outreach in Norwalk concerning substance abuse services, coordinate with homeless service providers, accept direct referrals from City, and provide residential treatment and transitional housing with outpatient services. $20,000
Subtotal $60,000
Emergency Assistance Program- Social Services Center
Provide rental and utility assistance (up to 3 months maximum) and motel/hotel vouchers for those at risk of homelessness and homeless. $75,000
GRAND TOTAL $135,000
*All social service programs/activities fall under 15% cap City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-09 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM AN
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT - ESTABLISH THE
NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC
FINANCE AUTHORITY AND APPOINT MEMBERS
Background:
As a result of the elimination of redevelopment agencies in California, the City lost a tax increment financing (TIF) tool to invest in public facilities supporting the development of communities. In 2014, Senate Bill 628 created a new tax increment financing tool called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). The original legislation has been amended to modify the EIFD formation procedural requirements and requirements to issue bonds to finance infrastructure.
Statement of Facts:
EIFDs aid cities in funding public facilities and other public investments to foster future development and increase property values. By capturing tax increment revenue generated within the district as new development occurs and property values increase over time, like a redevelopment project area, a portion of tax increment revenue is redirected from the taxing entity to the EIFD. Importantly, the establishment of EIFDs does not increase property taxes or any other taxes for landowners within or outside the EIFD boundaries.
The chart in Attachment No. 2 illustrates how TIF captures that new revenue from new development into the EIFD (note these dollars are for illustrative purposes only):
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The City has been evaluating the use of an EIFD to facilitate economic development across various significant development opportunity sites throughout the City via investment into critical infrastructure. To date, staff and consultant Kosmont Companies have prepared detailed analysis and conducted meetings with the County of Los Angeles (County) staff from the Chief Executive Office and County staff from Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office, in addition to a briefing of the City Council in November 2023. Feedback from stakeholder outreach has been positive thus far, including receptiveness from the County to be a partner to the City in the EIFD.
Analysis:
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-09 (Attachment 1) provides for the following:
1. Preliminary boundaries of the EIFD. The proposed EIFD boundaries are noted in color in Exhibit A of the Resolution of Intention. Though the exact boundaries of the EIFD are subject to further review and refinement as the formation process continues, the current boundary is focused on various significant development opportunity sites throughout the City (e.g., Transit Village, Entertainment District, several Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan sites). The land included in these boundaries totals approximately 201 acres (approximately 3% of the City).
2. The public facilities and development proposed to be financed by the EIFD. The activities listed under the Resolution of Intention include all eligible activities under the EIFD legislation and are listed in Exhibit B to the Resolution of Intention (more specific projects will be delineated in the required Infrastructure Financing Plan prior to district formation). Discussions so far at the staff level between the City and County have identified the following examples of potential projects to be funded:
•Affordable housing
•Roadway and utility capacity enhancements (e.g., Front Street Utility and Streetscape Improvements)
•Parks and open space (e.g., Tank Farm Park)
•Transit connectivity.
3. Use of Incremental Tax Revenue. The Resolution of Intention anticipates that a portion (not all) of the City’s future property tax increment revenue generated within the EIFD will be allocated to the EIFD. The exact amounts will be determined in future resolutions adopted by City Council. It is anticipated that the County will additionally participate in the EIFD, in which case, a portion of the County’s property tax increment revenue will also be allocated to the EIFD.
4. Establishes a Public Financing Authority to serve as the governing board of the EIFD. Given the anticipated participation of the County in the EIFD, the Public Finance Authority (PFA) membership is proposed to be comprised of two members of City Council, one County Supervisor, one member of the public appointed by City Council (to be appointed at a future date), and one member of the public appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. An alternate PFA board member will also be appointed to represent City Council in the absence of a regular member.
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5. Sets a time and place for the first public hearing on the EIFD to be conducted by the Public Financing Authority. The first public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650.
Approval of the Resolution of Intention and appointments to the PFA begin a series of activities that will take place over the next several months, primarily by the PFA Board. The following schedule outlines the various key tasks and milestones in the formation process. As the following proposed schedule indicates, the final City Council approvals are expected to follow later in calendar year 2025.
Task Target Date Notes
Initial meeting of Public
Financing Authority (PFA)
April or May
2025
PFA will review the EIFD,
potentially adopt bylaws, direct the
preparation of the draft
Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP)
PFA meets to review draft
IFP
July 2025
City Council considers
resolution approving the
IFP and allocation of
property tax increment
August 2025
County Board of
Supervisors considers
resolution approving the
IFP and allocation of
property tax increment
August 2025
PFA holds Public Hearing
#1
September
2025
Additional comments taken; PFA
takes action to modify or reject IFP,
or otherwise proceed to Public
Hearing #2
PFA holds Public Hearing
#2 and Protest Proceeding
October 2025 If majority protest exists – PFA
takes action to terminate EIFD. If no
majority protest, PFA can propose
adoption of the IFP and formation of
the EIFD
Staff files EIFD with State
Board of Equalization
(BOE)
November 2025
The IFP referenced in the timeline above becomes the roadmap for the work to be accomplished by the EIFD. The IFP will analyze the tax increment anticipated to be generated by the properties in the EIFD boundary, consider the cost of various infrastructure options to be considered for investment, evaluate the bonding capacity created by the tax increment generated, estimated general fund fiscal impacts, and provide a plan for how the EIFD will capture tax increment to fund infrastructure investments. The IFP contents are currently under development and will be City Council March 18, 2025
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provided in draft format to the public, PFA, and City Council in accordance with the schedule above.
Public information is an important part of the EIFD formation process. A web page will be developed that will serve as a resource to interested stakeholders. Landowners and residents within the EIFD boundaries will also receive mailed notifications of public meetings and hearings throughout the formation process, and public hearings will additionally be advertised via local newspaper. In the event of a majority protest by property owners or residents within the boundaries, the formation proceedings would be discontinued.
Environmental:
The City Council’s adoption of the Resolution of Intention and establishment of the PFA are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they are actions solely related to the creation of a government funding mechanism and the administrative or organizational activities of the City. Therefore, these actions do not constitute a “project” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5). Neither of these actions could result in a physical change in the environment because the City has not committed itself to any specific project(s) that could be funded by the EIFD. As a separate and independent ground, these actions are exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that they will have a significant effect on the environment. However, future actions (such as the approval of infrastructure improvements using funding from the EIFD) will be subject to environmental review in accordance with CEQA.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no immediate fiscal impact for establishing the Norwalk EIFD or PFA. If ultimately established, the EIFD would create the opportunity to use tax increment financing to fund targeted infrastructure investments in the City. Further information regarding fiscal impact will be analyzed as part of the development of the IFP, which will be presented to the PFA and City Council as noted in the timeline above.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The EIFD is a tool to invest in public facilities supporting the development of communities, which would contribute to Objective 4 – maintain the City’s financial resiliency.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM AN
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE NORWALK City Council March 18, 2025
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ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS.
Attachments:
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 25-09
Attachment No. 2 – Assessed Value chart
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM AN ENHANCED
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE
NORWALK ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS
WHEREAS, Senate Bill (SB) 628, effective as of January 1, 2015, allows a city or county to create a separate government entity known as an “Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District” (EIFD) within a defined area to finance certain infrastructure projects with community-wide benefits; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2.99 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 53398.50) (the "EIFD Law"), the City Council of the City of Norwalk ("Council") is authorized to initiate the process to establish an EIFD; and
WHEREAS, EIFDs are financed through tax increment generated from the growth in property taxes collected from within a designated district boundary. There are no new taxes or impacts to the property owner within an established EIFD; and WHEREAS, EIFD tax increment may be used to pay for a variety of public facilities and other projects authorized by the EIFD Law within the established EIFD boundaries or outside of the established EIFD boundaries if there is a tangible connection to the work of the EIFD, including but not limited to infrastructure such as roads, utilities, streetscapes, parks and public recreation, or other community facilities. Funding may also be used to facilitate public-private activities by enticing development with infrastructure development and expansion, including new industrial-manufacturing facility construction and repair, and brownfields remediation. Affordable housing, including affordable senior housing, is also an eligible activity; and WHEREAS, the City retained Kosmont & Associates, Inc. DBA Kosmont Companies as a consultant to prepare an evaluation of EIFD implementation feasibility; and
WHEREAS, the prerequisites set forth in Government Code Section 53398.54 have been complied with prior to the City initiating the creation of or participating in the governance of the EIFD, and the City will provide the required certification to the California Department of Finance (“DOF”) in accordance with the EIFD Law; and WHEREAS, the proposed boundaries of the Norwalk EIFD are identified on Exhibit A entitled "Proposed Norwalk EIFD Boundary"; and
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EIFD ("IFP"), and the PFA is required to be established by the City Council at the same time that the Council adopts its intention to form the proposed EIFD; and WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as an action solely related to financing and is not in-and-of itself a “project” (pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378) since it does not result in a physical change in the environment because the City has not committed itself to fund any specific projects through the EIFD. However, future actions (such as the funding and/or approval of infrastructure improvements using funding from the EIFD) will be subject to environmental review in accordance with CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council proposes and intends to cause the establishment of an EIFD under the provisions of the EIFD Law.
Section 2. The name proposed for the EIFD shall be the “Norwalk Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.”
Section 3. The proposed boundaries of the EIFD are as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto, which are preliminarily approved and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 4. The types of public facilities and development proposed to be financed or assisted by the EIFD pursuant to the EIFD Law are those listed on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5. The City Council hereby finds that the EIFD is necessary for the area within the boundaries of the EIFD and the City. The City Council's stated goals for the EIFD are to create a means by which to assist in the provision of public facilities or other specified projects of communitywide significance that provide significant benefits to promote economic development of, and enhance quality of life within, the boundaries of the EIFD or the surrounding community.
Section 6. The City Council hereby declares that, pursuant to the EIFD Law and if approved by resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.68, incremental property tax revenue from the City of Norwalk and some or all other affected taxing entities within the EIFD may be used to finance the activities described in Section 4 and listed on Exhibit B. The incremental property tax financing will be described in an IFP to be prepared for approval by the PFA, the City Council, and the legislative bodies of all participating taxing entities under EIFD Law.
Section 7. The City or County of Los Angeles may allocate tax revenues derived from local sales and use taxes imposed pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 7200) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) or transactions and use taxes imposed in accordance with Resolution No. 25-09 Page 3 of 8
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the Transactions and Use Tax Law (Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) to the EIFD pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.75.5, if applicable. The City Council does not intend to contribute sales and use taxes or transactions and use taxes to the EIFD.
Section 8. The City Council hereby establishes the “Public Financing Authority of the Norwalk Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District” to serve as the governing board of the EIFD:
A. The PFA membership shall be comprised initially of three members of the City Council appointed by the City Council and two public members selected by the City Council. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, as the case may be, and shall serve until their successor assumes office.
B. The City Council further declares that, pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.51.1, should another taxing entity agree to participate as a taxing entity, then the PFA membership shall be modified in accordance with Government Code Section 53398.51.1. For example, if the County of Los Angeles (“County”) agrees to participate as a taxing entity and the participating taxing entities consist of the City and the County, then the PFA membership shall be modified to be two members of the City Council, one member of the County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”), one member of the public appointed by the City Council, and one member of the public appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing legislative bodies and shall serve until their successor assumes office.
C. The legislative body of each participating taxing entity may appoint one of its members to be an alternate member of the PFA board who may serve and vote in place of a member who is absent or disqualifies themselves from participating in a meeting of the PFA.
D. The members are subject to compliance with the EIFD Law and all applicable ethics laws, including Article 2.4 (commencing with Section 53234) of Chapter 2 of the Government Code.
E. The City Council, and the governing bodies of any other participating entities shall comply with Government Code Section 54974.
Section 8. The City Council hereby sets the time and place for a public hearing of the PFA regarding the proposed EIFD and IFP, to be held on September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at City Hall Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650.
Section 9. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.60, the City Clerk is hereby directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to the PFA and each owner of land (as defined in the EIFD Law), or alternatively with respect to the owners of land may mail a Resolution No. 25-09 Page 4 of 8
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single-page notice of intention identified in Government Code Section 53398.60(b), within the EIFD and to each affected taxing entity (as defined in the EIFD Law). In addition, the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of the public hearing to be published not less than once a week for four successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City. The notice shall state that the EIFD will be used to finance public works, briefly describe the facilities, briefly describe the proposed financial arrangements, including the proposed commitment of incremental tax revenue, describe the boundaries of the proposed EIFD and state the day, hour, and place, when and where any persons having any objections to the proposed IFP, or the regularity of any of the prior proceedings, may appear before the PFA and object to the adoption of the proposed IFP.
Section 10. The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norwalk (Successor Agency) has received a finding of completion, as specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 34179.7.
Section 11. In accordance with Government Code Section 53398.54, the City certifies to the DOF and to the PFA that no former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norwalk (Former RDA) assets that are the subject of litigation involving the State of California, where the City or the Successor Agency are a named plaintiff, have been or will be used to benefit any efforts of the EIFD unless the litigation and all possible appeals have been resolved in a court of law. The City Clerk is authorized and directed on behalf of the City to provide or make this certification to the DOF within 10 days after the City Council’s action to participate in the EIFD pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.68 or the City Council’s action to form the EIFD pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.69, by delivery of a copy of the appropriate Resolution or signing a separate certification, if and as required by the DOF.
Section 12. The State Controller has completed its review as specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 34167.5 of asset transfers between the Former RDA, the City or any other public agency. The Successor Agency and the City have complied with all of the State Controller's findings and orders stemming from such review.
Section 13. This Resolution in no way obligates the PFA to establish any EIFD.
Section 14. lf any section, subsection, phrase or clause of this Resolution is for any reason found to be invalid, such section, subsection, phrase or clause shall be severed from, and shall not affect the validity of, all remaining portions of this Resolution that can be given effect without the severed portion.
Section 15. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 16. The City Manager, or designee, are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or advisable to give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Resolution.
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Section 17. 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 18th day of March 2025.
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TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
Proposed Norwalk Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Boundaries Proposed EIFD parcels are highlighted in color (approx. 201 acres).
Norwalk City boundaries noted in black
Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan boundaries are noted in a dashed black line.
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF NORWALK
ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD)
LIST OF AUTHORIZED PUBLIC FACILITIES
The Norwalk EIFD may finance the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, seismic retrofit, or rehabilitation of any real tangible property with an estimated useful life of 15 years or longer which are public capital facilities or other projects of community- wide significance that provide significant benefits to the EIFD or the surrounding community. The EIFD may also finance the ongoing or capitalized costs to maintain public capital facilities financed in whole or in part by the EIFD. Facilities funded may be located outside the boundaries of the EIFD, as long as they have a tangible connection to the work of the EIFD as detailed in the infrastructure financing plan. The EIFD may also finance the planning and design work that is directly related to the purchase, construction, expansion, or rehabilitation of property. The EIFD may finance costs described in Government Code Sections [53398.52 [list of eligible improvements]] 53398.56 [replacement housing and relocation obligations if required by actions of EIFD] and 53398.57. Projects financed by the EIFD may include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
•Highways, interchanges, and ramps;
•Bridges;
•Arterial streets;
•Parking facilities;
•Transit facilities;
•Parks, recreational facilities, and open space;
•Sewage treatment and water reclamation plants and interceptor pipes; •Facilities for the collection and treatment of water for urban uses; •Facilities for the transfer and disposal of solid waste, including transfer stations and vehicles;
•Storm water conveyance and collection facilities;
•Flood control levees and dams, retention basins, and drainage channels; •Child care facilities;
•Libraries;
•Broadband and telecommunications infrastructure;
•Sidewalks and streetscape improvements;
•Bicycle lanes and paths;
•Public art;
•Corporation yards;
•Police facilities;
•Brownfield restoration and other environmental mitigation; •Affordable housing as authorized under the EIFD Law;
•Projects that implement a sustainable communities strategy and transit priority projects;
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•Acquisition, construction, or repair of commercial structures by the small business occupant of such structures, if such acquisition, construction, or repair is for purposes of fostering economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and of ensuring the long-term economic sustainability of small businesses; •Projects that enable communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including, but not limited to, higher average temperatures, decreased air and water quality, the spread of infectious and vector-borne diseases, other public health impacts, extreme weather events, sea level rise, flooding, heat waves, wildfires, and drought; and
•Facilities in which nonprofit community organizations provide health, youth, homeless, and social services.
Other Expenses
In addition to the direct costs of the above facilities, other incidental expenses as authorized by the EIFD Law, including, but not limited to, the cost of environmental evaluation and environmental remediation; engineering and surveying; construction staking; utility relocation and demolition costs incidental to the construction of the facilities; costs of project/construction management; costs (including the costs of legal services) associated with the creation of the EIFD; costs of issuance of bonds or other debt of the EIFD, of a community facilities district of the City, or of any other public agency for authorized facilities and payment of debt service thereon; financing costs of improvements incurred by developers until reimbursement from the EIFD; costs incurred by the County or the EIFD in connection with the division of taxes pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.75; or costs otherwise incurred in order to carry out the authorized purposes of the EIFD; reimbursements to other areas for facilities serving the EIFD; and any other expenses incidental to the formation and implementation of the EIFD and to the construction, completion, inspection and acquisition of the authorized facilities.
Attachment No. 2
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-10 – BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT
FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR NORWALK PARK,
HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK
Background:
In 2018, the City hired a landscape architecture firm that assisted in developing two Park Master Plans, one for Norwalk Park and the other for Hermosillo Park. As part of the Hermosillo Park Master Plan, community engagement meetings were held that led to the successful submission and award of a California State Park Prop 68 grant for $8.5 million to rehabilitate Hermosillo Park in 2020.
Norwalk and Holifield Park
The County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) has allocated a category of funds entitled Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to assist cities in increasing their park acreage and analyzing potential vacant parcels of land that can be developed into parks and open space. The City received a TAP allocation of $185,000 to assist the City in adding park space. The City will utilize these funds as follows:
1) Develop a concept plan incorporating the newly acquired Cal-Trans lots into Norwalk Park's footprint and connecting the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex parking lot and the Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion parking lot.
2) Conduct community engagement meetings to pursue the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a grant administered through the United States National Park Service for Norwalk Park.
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3) Develop a Park Master Plan for Holifield Park that will incorporate the 15 acres acquired from the United States Air Force.
Robert White Park (RWP)
In 2024, RWP witnessed park improvements such as a new playground, a modular restroom, and the City’s first Dog Park. The park still requires a Master Plan that will provide staff with the framework for future improvements, such as a lighting system, irrigation, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, parking, electrical, and other improvements to the park and Shoshonean Campsite.
On December 24, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) 25-803 to solicit firms to provide planning and design services at three City Parks. Requested services include:
•Updates to the 2019 Norwalk Park Master Plan to incorporate additional park space •Community Engagement assistance
•Design and landscaping plans
Proposals were received from the following six (6) firms:
1. Agency Artifact
2. Chee Salette
3. David Volz Design
4. dSantana Arquitectura
5. MIG
6. Verde Designs
An evaluation committee of City staff from the Recreation and Park Services Department and the Public Services Department evaluated the submittals. The submitted proposals were evaluated based on RFP 25-803 criteria as part of the typical RFP process. Each firm’s proposal was provided with a score based on the review.
The results of the ranking and fee proposals are shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1 – Qualification Ranking Summary
Firm Name Qualification Ranking Fee Proposal
Agency Artifact 74.75 $ 1,305,600.00
Chee Salette 68.75 $ 817,980.00
David Volz Design 88.5 $1,635,403.00
dSantana Arquitectura 74.75 $1,864,590.00
MIG 88.75 $673,816.00
Verde Designs 85 $851,976.50
After reviewing all the solicitations, the staff determined that David Volz Design (DVD) is the most qualified firm for the scope of work. After reviewing the fee proposal, staff met with DVD to City Council March 18, 2025
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review the scope of work and fee schedule. The fee proposal after adjusting the scope of work is $626,216.
Staff reviewed the DVD fee proposal of $626,216 and determined the fee was commensurate with the proposed work and within the City’s available budget for this study.
Fiscal Impact:
The total fiscal impact for preparing the proposed services is $626,216. As summarized in Table 2 below, the item is not currently budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024/25, so a budget amendment is required.
Table 2 – Available Funding
Fund Budget Unit Anticipated Cost
City Fund 743 – Park
Renovation
743-70-7363-2063
743-70-7353-2063 $444,476.00
Regional Park and Open
Space District –
Technical Assistance
Program (TAP) Funds
461-70-7377-2063
461-70-7363-2063 $181,740.00
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action is consistent with the City’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan: Goal 2: Work in Partnership with our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; and Goal 4:
Support Sustainability and Climate Resilience Throughout the Community.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
a. adopt, Resolution No. 25-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND ROBERT WHITE PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECT, in the amount of $626,216; and b. approve an agreement with David Volz Design for planning and design services for $626,216; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments, provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-10
RESOLUTION NO. 25-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
BUDGET FOR THE NORWALK PARK, HOLIFIELD PARK, AND
ROBERT WHITE PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk has been allocated Technical Assistance Program funds from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) in the amount of $185,000 to assist in the development of new park land; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwalk desires to complete Master Plans for Holifield Park, Norwalk Park, and Robert White Park to complete necessary park improvements and pursue federal and state grants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the project budgets and appropriate additional $444,476 funding from, Park Renovation Fund and $181,740 from County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District Grant to complete the Park Master Plans for Holifield Park, Norwalk Park, and Robert White Park.
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 Debit Credit
Regional Park Open Space
Funds:
Holifield Park Project No.
7377:
461-70-0000-4430
461-70-7377-2063
$97,300
$181,740
Norwalk Park Project No.
7363:
461-70-7363-2063 $84,440
Norwalk Park Project No. 743-70-7363-2063 $22,276
7363:
Robert White Park: 743-70-7353-2063 $422,200
7353:
Park Renovation Fund
Balance:
743-0480 $444,476
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Section 2.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 18th day of March 2025
TONY AYALA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: SENATE BILL 9 DISCUSSION
Background:
Introduced by Senator Toni Atkins on December 7, 2020 and approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021, Senate Bill (SB) 9 became effective on January 1, 2022 and is one of many methods that the State is using to address the statewide housing shortage. SB 9 requires local agencies to ministerially approve the following:
•SB 9 Units – For properties located in the single-family zones and meet applicable requirements, State Law requires that cities ministerially approve a minimum of two primary units per parcel.
•Urban Lot Split – For properties located in the single-family zones, the ministerial approval of the subdivision of one parcel into two parcels.
SB 9 units may be considered with or without an Urban Lot Split. If SB 9 units are proposed in conjunction with an Urban Lot Split, SB 9 would facilitate the creation of up to four housing units on property typically used for one single-family dwelling. In addition, SB 9 is meant to be complementary to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) laws, therefore, as the State Law is written, SB 9 primary units and ADUs may be constructed together on the same parcel.
SB 9 Development Standards
Local agencies may impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards as long as such standards do not physically preclude the ability of a property owner to develop two primary units of at least 800 square feet in size. Examples of standards include (but are not limited to):
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SB 9 Units
•Setbacks – Minimum of four feet for side and rear.
•No setback required for an existing structure or proposed structure in the same location and the same dimensions as the existing structure.
•Off-Street Parking – Maximum of one off-street parking space for each primary unit unless units are within one half-mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor or major transit stop or if there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.
Urban Lot Splits
•Creation of a maximum of two parcels in equal lot area, provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision. •Newly created parcels shall not be smaller than 1,200 square feet in size. •Urban lot split conforms to the Subdivision Map Act.
•City shall not require dedications of rights-of-way or the construction of off-site improvements.
•SB 9 Restrictions
Correction of non-conforming zoning conditions prohibited. •Demolition or alteration of existing rent-restricted housing units is prohibited or housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years prohibited. •Properties that have been occupied by a tenant the past three years are ineligible for SB 9.
•Demolition of 25% of exterior walls would be prohibited if the site has been occupied by a tenant the past three years.
•Short term rentals of less than 30 days would be prohibited. •Properties that were approved for an Urban Lot Split require an owner occupancy for a minimum of three years, unless the applicant is a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation.
•Properties where the owner or any person acting in concert with the owner that has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using the Urban Lot Split are not eligible. •Properties located within a historic district are not eligible.
SB 9 allows local Building Officials to deny a duplex project by making a written finding, based on a preponderance of evidence, that the project would have a specific adverse impact on public health and safety or the physical environment, and that there is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid such an impact. A “specific adverse impact” must be significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable, based on an objective written public health or safety standard that existed at the time the project application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with a City’s General Plan or zoning ordinance does not constitute a specific adverse impact.
Since the effective date, the Planning Division has processed three SB 9 applications applying the current State Law requirements for SB 9 applications. Discussion Staff is undergoing research to prepare an SB 9 ordinance which would bring the Norwalk Zoning Code into alignment with standards as required by State Law, while establishing objective City Council March 18, 2025
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zoning, subdivision, and design review standards that align with the City’s goals and needs while maintaining as much local control as possible. Should the City fail to adopt an ordinance in accordance with State Laws, the City may be limited to only applying State Law standards without local refinements to SB 9 projects.
Per State Law, objective means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.
Standards that may be considered as part of a local SB 9 ordinance include (but are not limited to):
•Restricting ADU and JADU’s to be constructed in conjunction with SB 9 developments. •Building separation requirements.
•Limit the size of SB 9 units to an 800 square foot maximum. •Require enclosed parking stalls.
•Affordability restrictions of the SB 9 units.
•No basements.
•Single-story and plate height limitation.
•Require open space, mature trees and live landscaping. •Require Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) construction standards for new SB 9 units.
•Require grey water systems, all electric “Energy Star” appliances, and cool roof technology.
•Restrictions of SB 9 developments on properties in the special districts, including areas where a high fire hazard or seismic risk exists.
•Objective building design standards as they relate to exterior finish materials and design. •Compliance with all LA County Fire Department requirements, including, but not limited to fire apparatus access roads and any additional access roads as may be required by the fire code official, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, including fire alarm monitoring, premises identification, and Fire Protection Water supplies including but not limited to Fire Hydrant Systems.
Planning Commission Study Session
On February 12, 2025, the Planning Commission considered staff’s SB 9 presentation and expressed concerns with SB 9 and its impact on off-street parking. In addition, the Planning Commission expressed that the SB 9 units and ADUs should have the least impact on neighborhoods and agreed that there should be limitations to height and that development standards that staff recommends should be considered in the SB 9 ordinance.
Next Steps
After receiving input from the Planning Commission and City Council, Planning Division staff will draft the SB Ordinance for Planning Commission to consider and will make a recommendation to the City Council.
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
This is the first step in drafting an Ordinance that would contribute to Goal 1 – Provide High Quality Customer Service to the Community in that the ordinance would be drafted to comply with state law, but also be consistent and predictable for customers.
Recommended Action:
Staff seeks feedback on potential Senate Bill 9 standards in order to draft an ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments.
Attachments:
Senate Bill 9
City Council Agenda Report
March 18, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Alex Hamilton, Interim Community Development Director Sophia Tatlyan, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT UPDATE
Background:
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is accessory to a primary residence and provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residential unit. The configuration of an ADU varies as follows:
• Detached: The unit is separated from the primary structure. • Attached: The unit is attached to the primary structure. • Converted Existing Space: Existing floor area (e.g., master bedroom, attached garage, storage area, or similar use, or an accessory structure) on the lot of the primary residence that is converted into an independent living unit.
• Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU): A specific type of conversion of existing space that is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence.
Since 2003, the California Legislature has adopted numerous laws governing ADUs and JADU’s to limit local regulations and incentivize the construction of ADUs and JADUs. The increased construction of ADUs is part of the state’s overall strategy to address a statewide housing crisis and to increase market rate and affordable housing unit supply. ADUs are typically smaller than the average home in a community, they tend to be more affordable than other market-rate units, thereby better serving lower income households.
The Norwalk Municipal Code (NMC) was last updated in 2018 to comply with ADU state laws at that time.
The 2018 NMC update included use restrictions, location requirements, and development standards for ADUs, but is mostly out of compliance with current state law. While the ADU
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standards adopted in 2018 have been out of compliance with state laws, staff has been applying the state ADU standards as required. Since 2018, the Planning Division has received 430 ADU applications. Currently, the Planning Division is also working with other departments and divisions for a more united and coordinated reviews of ADUs.
Under the current NMC ADU development standards adopted in 2018, one ADU, ranging from 400 to 720 sq. ft. in size, is permitted on properties developed as single-family residences in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4, and R-H zones. Development standards include minimum lot width, size, and primary dwelling size requirements. Property owners are required to live on the property constructed with an ADU.
Changes to ADU Laws
Since the City’s adoption of the ADU ordinance in 2018, there have been additional state ADU bills passed between 2019 to 2024, which are listed as follows: AB 68, 345, 587, 670, 671, 881, 2221, 2533, and SB 13, 477, 897, 1077 and 1211 (Government Code sections 66310 to 66342).
Some of these bills were part of the 2019 legislative ADU housing package. The most significant provisions of these bills are summarized below:
• ADU application review times.
• Elimination of owner-occupancy restrictions for ADUs. • The sale/conveyance of ADUs.
• Introduction of JADUs, ADUs in multi-family properties, and a statewide exemption ADUs (Exempt ADU) and development standards for these types of ADUs. • Standards for conversion of existing accessory buildings into ADUs. • ADUs required to permitted in zones where residential uses are permitted (including mixed-use zones).
• Prohibition of lot coverage limits and minimum lot size requirements. • Minimum and maximum standards for floor area, setbacks, and height. • Off-street parking requirements and replacement.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, ADUs in Multiple-Family properties, and Exempt ADUs Currently, the NMC does not include standards for the development of JADUs, ADUs for Multiple-Family Residential properties, and Exempt ADUs. As part of the updates, development standards for the types of ADUs are necessary to conform to the state ADU bills. As previously mentioned, a JADU is a specific type of conversion of existing space that is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence.
Listed below are the state required JADU development standards that will be incorporated into the City’s NMC update:
1. Must be contained entirely within a single-family residence.
2. May include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing single-family residence.
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3. Must have independent entrance from primary dwelling.
4. Size: 150 sq. ft. minimum to 500 sq. ft. maximum.
5. Owner occupancy covenant required.
6. May not be sold or conveyed separately.
7. Short term rental prohibited.
ADUs on Properties Developed with Multiple Family Dwellings Currently, the NMC does not have development standards for ADUs on properties developed with multi-family dwellings. For the purposes of state ADU law, a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot is considered a multifamily dwelling structure. Under the state ADU bills, the city is required to allow the following ADU configurations:
1. Attached ADUs, subject to all the following:
• Location. Multiple ADUs within portions of existing multiple-family structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, provided each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
• Number. ADUs equal to a maximum of 25 percent of the existing dwelling units, with a minimum of one ADU.
2. Detached ADUs, subject to all the following:
• Location. Within an existing or proposed accessory building. • Number. Existing properties - Up to eight detached ADUs or as many detached ADUs as there are primary units on the lot, whichever is less). Proposed Multi- Family Dwellings. – Two ADUs.
• Setbacks. The minimum interior side yard and rear yard setbacks shall be four feet.
Exempt ADUs
Currently, the NMC does not have provisions for Exempt ADUs. An Exempt ADU is a special classification of ADUs that are exempt from lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), open space, and minimum lot size. Exempt ADUs include attached and detached ADUs, JADUs, and ADUs on multi-family properties.
Listed below are the state development standards for Exempt ADUs. Exempt ADUs are applicable for both properties developed as single-family and multiple- family dwellings.
Single-Family Structures
1. One ADU and one JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
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of not more than 150 sq. ft. beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress. • The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling. • The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. • The JADU complies with the requirements of Section 66333–63339.
2. One detached, new construction, ADU that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a JADU. A local agency may impose the following conditions on the accessory dwelling unit:
• A total floor area limitation of not more than 800 sq. ft. • A height limitation of 16’.
Multi-Family Structures
Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
1. A local agency shall allow at least one accessory dwelling unit within an existing multifamily dwelling and shall allow up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
2. Not more than eight accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling but are detached from that multifamily dwelling and are subject to four-foot rear yard and side setbacks, provided that number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing dwelling units on the lot.
Comparison of NMC with State Law
Attachment 1 is a comparison of the existing NMC Section 17.04.210 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and how current state ADU laws would affect the existing development standard and requirements.
Planning Commission Meeting
On October 23, 2024, at a regular Planning Commission meeting, staff presented identical information on ADU laws. Planning Commissioners were supportive of providing increased housing opportunities with the construction of ADUs, but raised concerns with the following:
1. Loss of privacy due to reduced setbacks mandated by the state.
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2. Diminished off street parking due to loss of garage structures and limited ADU parking requirements mandated by the state.
3. Loss of neighborhood architecture.
City Council Meeting
The purpose of this item is to provide detailed information and give Councilmembers background and insight for addressing ADUs and the opportunity to provide input as the ADU Ordinance is drafted. Staff will present the existing NMC regulations pertaining to ADUs (Attachment 2), as well as potential code amendments that are necessary to comply with state law (Attachment 3).
This item is informational only; no decision will be made at this time.
Next Steps
After receiving input from the Planning Commission and City Council, Planning Division staff will draft the ADU Ordinance for consideration at a future public hearing. During this hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. Once the ADU Ordinance is adopted, the city must submit a copy to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) within 60 days. HCD may then review the ordinance and provide written findings on its compliance with state ADU law.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff seeks City Council feedback to draft an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance with Zoning Code Text amendments to be in full compliance with state regulations.
Attachments:
1. NMC Section 17.04.210 (Accessory Dwelling Units) Comparison to state ADU laws
2. NMC Section 17.04.210 Accessory Dwelling Units
3. State ADU Laws (Government Code Section Government Code Sections 66310 to 66342) City of Norwalk, CA
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A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to comply with Government Code Section 65852.2, which allows the City to enact standards for the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to increase the supply of affordable housing while ensuring that ADUs remain compatible with existing neighborhoods.
B. Submittal Requirements and Application Processing.
1. The Director of Community Development shall prescribe the form of applications, documents to be submitted and the type of information to be provided by the applicant.
2. Application Requirement. Any application for an ADU that meets the standards contained in this Code shall be approved ministerially, without discretionary review, by the Director of Community Development or designee.
A City must approve or deny an ADU application within 60 days of submittal.
C. Use Restrictions.
1. If either the primary dwelling or ADU is rented, the property owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or ADU as his or her principal residence. No owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs.
2. The unit on the lot that is rented (i.e., either the primary dwelling or the ADU) shall be rented only for terms longer than 30 days.
3. The ADU is not to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling. An ADU may be sold separately from the primary dwelling under certain conditions by non-profit organizations. There is potential for cities to allow these units to be conveyed as separate property condominiums.
D. Location Requirements.
1. One ADU may be developed on properties that are zoned for single-family residential uses, including R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-H zones. ADUs shall be permitted in all residential zones and mixed-use zones that allow residential.
2. The property shall contain exactly one existing or proposed single-family dwelling. ADUs are permitted on properties with multiple-family residential dwellings.
3. The ADU may not be located on real property that is listed on the California Register of Historic Places. ADUs are required to be allowed on such property.
E. Development Standards for ADUs with New Construction. The following development standards shall apply to: (1) ADUs involving new construction, which includes, but is not limited to, an ADU that is entirely made up of new construction, and an ADU comprised of part of an existing accessory structure or residence but the ADU does not fit within the existing space of the single-family residence or accessory structure; and (2) newly established ADUs within existing structures listed in subsection (F)(2).
1. Lot Size.
a. For properties with an R-1 or R-H zoning designation, the minimum lot size shall Legend
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2. Lot Width. All properties shall contain a minimum lot width of 50 feet. No minimum lot width shall be required.
3. Setbacks.
a. For properties with an R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zoning designation, the setbacks for ADUs shall be in accordance with the yard requirements listed in Article I, Article II, Article III, or Article V, respectively of Chapter 17.05. No less than four-foot side and rear yard setback.
b. For properties with an R-H zoning designation, the setbacks for ADUs shall be in accordance with the yard requirements listed in Article IV of Chapter 17.05. No less than four-foot side and rear yard setback.
c. An ADU shall not be built above an existing structure if the structure is located within the required front or rear yard. No less than four-foot side and rear yard setback.
d. A detached ADU shall not be located in front of the primary dwelling. Exempt ADUs cannot be prevented from being located in the front yard setback.
4. Separation. A detached ADU shall not be located within five feet of another accessory structure or primary dwelling, as measured from the nearest portions of the buildings.
No change except for Exempt ADUs.
5. Building Height.
a. For properties with an R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zoning designation, the building height for ADUs shall be in accordance with the height requirements listed in Article I, Article II, Article III, or Article V, respectively of Chapter 17.05. b. For properties with an R-H zoning designation, the building height for ADUs shall be in accordance with the height requirements listed in Article IV of Chapter 17.05. c. No portion of an ADU shall exceed the height of the primary dwelling. For the purpose of calculating the allowable building height for an ADU, the height of the primary dwelling shall include the roof, and shall not include the height of chimneys or other architectural projections that do not contribute to the gross floor area of the primary dwelling.
Attached ADU: A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling.
Detached ADU: 16 feet; or 18 feet if within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor with the allowance of additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
6. Open Space. A minimum of 500 square feet of open space shall be provided for the City of Norwalk, CA
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a. Be contiguous (i.e., not separated);
b. Have no linear dimension at any point of less than 10 feet; and c. Be located on the same lot.
No change except for Exempt ADUs.
7. Unit Size.
a. The primary dwelling must contain a minimum of 800 square feet of gross floor area and the unit width shall be 20 feet in width in accordance with Section
17.05.090(A)(4). No minimum size requirement for primary dwelling. b. The gross floor area of an ADU shall be a minimum of 150 square feet, and shall not exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the existing primary dwelling or 720 square feet, whichever is less. For the purpose of calculating the allowable gross floor area for an ADU, garages, unenclosed accessory structures and detached accessory buildings on the property shall not be included in the gross floor area of the existing primary dwelling. Attached ADUs: Maximum 50% of gross floor area (GFA) of primary dwelling or 1,000 SF, whichever is less. Detached ADUs:
Maximum 1,000 SF. The maximum size for exempt detached/attached ADUs is 800 SF.
c. An ADU may be attached to another accessory structure. In that case, the square footage of the attached accessory structure shall not contribute to the maximum gross floor area for the ADU. No change.
8. Floor Plan.
a. The ADU shall contain a kitchen, which shall include a kitchen sink, cooking appliance, refrigeration facilities and a counter top with minimum dimensions of 16 inches by 24 inches. An ADU shall contain an efficiency kitchen and must have independent entrance from primary dwelling.
b. The ADU shall contain a bathroom, which shall include a sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower. No change.
c. The ADU shall contain independent exterior access from the primary dwelling. No change.
9. Architectural Design.
Local agency can apply objective standards to ADUs. “Objective standards” means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.
a. The ADU shall incorporate the same or similar architectural features, building materials, and colors of the primary dwelling. This includes, but is not limited to:
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c. Exterior staircases leading to a second story shall not be permitted. Any staircase providing access to an ADU located on the second story, or to a part of an ADU located on the second story, must be contained within the interior of the building. d. The ADU must comply with the standards contained in Section 17.05.090.
10. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 17.03, Article I. No change.
11. Off-Street Parking.
a. No parking shall be required for an ADU.
A local agency shall not impose any parking standards for an ADU in any of the following instances:
(1) Where the ADU is located within one-half of one mile walking distance of public transit.
(2) Where the ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(3) Where the ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
(4) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU. b. If a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is reduced or demolished in conjunction with construction of an ADU or if an existing accessory structure that provides required parking spaces for the primary dwelling is converted into an ADU, the off-street parking spaces for the primary dwelling that are lost as a result of the demolition or conversion shall be replaced on-site. The replacement parking spaces shall comply with the following:
i. Spaces may be covered or uncovered.
ii. Spaces may be located anywhere on the property and must comply with the parking layout standards contained in Section 17.03.050, except tandem spaces are allowed.
iii. A mechanical automobile parking lift may be utilized.
When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, the local agency shall not require that those off-street parking spaces be replaced.
12. Utility Connections. All ADUs shall share all gas, electrical, and water meters assigned to the primary dwelling. An ADU built entirely within the footprint of the existing City of Norwalk, CA
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13. Address. All ADUs shall share the same address assigned to the primary dwelling. An ADU must have a separate address, but a local agency can decide how to address an ADU.
14. Covenant. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an ADU, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration of restrictions, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and content, containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner, placing the following restrictions on the property, the property owner, and all successors in interest:
a. If either the primary dwelling or ADU is rented, the property owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or ADU as his or her principal residence. Not required for ADUs; Required for JADUs.
b. The unit on the lot that is rented (i.e., either the primary dwelling or the ADU) shall be rented only for terms longer than 30 days. No change. c. The ADU is not to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling.
Under certain conditions, an ADU can be sold or conveyed separately. There is potential for cities to allow these units to be conveyed as separate property condominiums.
F. Development Standards for Conversions of Existing Space into ADUs. The following development standards shall apply to conversions of existing space within a single-family residence or an existing accessory structure:
1. Limited Scope of Work. Subsection F shall apply only to projects where the proposed ADU is contained entirely within the existing gross floor area of an existing single- family residence or accessory structure. Clarifies that ADUs that are conversions are a type of Exempt ADU and that non-living spaces of multiple family dwellings are eligible for conversions.
2. Conversion of the following structures are subject to the requirements contained in subsection E:
a. Unenclosed accessory buildings or unenclosed accessory structures, such as patios, gazebos, breezeways, carports, porte cochéres, or similar structures. b. Animal enclosures or buildings used for the housing of animals. c. Accessory buildings or accessory structures that are less than 150 square feet in area.
Existing accessory structures can be converted as Exempt ADUs with a maximum of 150 SF addition limited to accommodate ingress and egress.
Non-living spaces of multiple family dwellings are eligible for conversions
3. Setbacks. No setbacks shall be required beyond what the existing structure currently City of Norwalk, CA
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4. Unit Size.
a. The primary dwelling must contain a minimum of 800 square feet of gross floor area and the unit width shall be 20 feet in width in accordance with Section
17.05.090(A)(4). No minimum size shall be established for primary dwelling. b. The gross floor area of an ADU shall be a minimum of 150 square feet, and shall not exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the existing primary dwelling or 720 square feet, whichever is less. For the purpose of calculating the allowable gross floor area for an ADU, garages, unenclosed accessory structures and detached accessory buildings on the property shall not be included in the gross floor area of the existing primary dwelling. The minimum size of an ADU shall be 150 SF. No maximum size shall be required for conversions of existing permitted structures. c. An ADU may be attached to another accessory structure. In that case, the square footage of the attached accessory structure shall not contribute to the maximum gross floor area for the ADU. No change.
5. Floor Plan.
a. The ADU shall contain a kitchen, which shall include a kitchen sink, cooking appliance, refrigeration facilities and a counter top with minimum dimensions of 16 inches by 24 inches. An ADU shall contain an efficiency kitchen and must have independent entrance from primary dwelling.
b. The ADU shall contain a bathroom, which shall include a sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower. No change.
c. The ADU shall contain independent exterior access from the primary dwelling. No change.
6. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 17.03, Article I. No change.
7. Off-Street Parking.
a. No parking shall be required for an ADU.
A local agency shall not impose any parking standards for an ADU in any of the following instances:
(1) Where the ADU is located within one-half of one mile walking distance of public transit.
(2) Where the ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(3) Where the ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory City of Norwalk, CA
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(4) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU. b. If a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is reduced or demolished in conjunction with construction of an ADU or if an existing accessory structure that provides required parking spaces for the primary dwelling is converted into an ADU, the off-street parking spaces for the primary dwelling that are lost as a result of the demolition or conversion shall be replaced on-site. The replacement parking spaces shall comply with the following:
i. Spaces may be covered or uncovered.
ii. Spaces may be located anywhere on the property and must comply with the parking layout standards contained in Section 17.03.050, except tandem spaces are allowed.
iii. A mechanical automobile parking lift may be utilized.
When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, the local agency shall not require that those off-street parking spaces be replaced.
8. Utility Connections. All ADUs shall share all gas, electrical, and water meters assigned to the primary dwelling. An ADU built entirely within the footprint of the existing main dwelling is not required to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the ADU was constructed with a new single-family dwelling, or upon separate conveyance of the ADU.
9. Address. All ADUs shall share the same address assigned to the primary dwelling. An ADU must have a separate address, but a local agency can decide how to address an ADU.
10. Covenant. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an ADU, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration of restrictions, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to form and content, containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner, placing the following restrictions on the property, the property owner, and all successors in interest:
a. If either the primary dwelling or ADU is rented, the property owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or ADU as his or her principal residence. No owner occupancy requirements for ADUs. Covenants are required for JADUs. b. The unit on the lot that is rented (i.e., either the primary dwelling or the ADU) shall be rented only for terms longer than 30 days. No change. c. The ADU is not to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling.
Under certain conditions, an ADU may be sold or conveyed separately. There is potential for cities to allow these units to be conveyed as separate property condominiums.
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TITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE [65000 - 66499.58] ( Heading of Title 7 amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. )
DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING [65000 - 66342] ( Heading of Division 1 added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1536. )
CHAPTER 13. Accessory Dwelling Units [66310 - 66342] ( Chapter 13 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. )
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [66310 - 66313] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. ) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Accessory dwelling units are a valuable form of housing in California. (b) Accessory dwelling units provide housing for family members, students, the elderly, in-home health care providers, the disabled, and others, at below market prices within existing neighborhoods.
(c) Homeowners who create accessory dwelling units benefit from added income, and an increased sense of security.
(d) Allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family or multifamily residential zones provides additional rental housing stock in California.
(e) California faces a severe housing crisis.
(f) The state is falling far short of meeting current and future housing demand with serious consequences for the state’s economy, our ability to build green infill consistent with state greenhouse gas reduction goals, and the well-being of our citizens, particularly lower and middle- income earners.
(g) Accessory dwelling units offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural character. (h) Accessory dwelling units are, therefore, an essential component of California’s housing supply.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) It is the intent of the Legislature that an accessory dwelling unit ordinance adopted by a local agency has the effect of providing for the creation of accessory dwelling units and that provisions in this ordinance relating to matters including unit size, parking, fees, and other requirements, are not so arbitrary, excessive, or burdensome so as to unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners to create accessory dwelling units in zones in which they are authorized by local ordinance.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) Notwithstanding Section 65803, this chapter shall also apply to a charter city. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) For purposes of this chapter:
(a) “Accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit.
(2) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) “Accessory structure” means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
(c) “Efficiency unit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d) “Junior accessory dwelling unit” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. (e) “Livable space” means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
(f) “Living area” means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. (g) “Local agency” means a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered. (h) “Nonconforming zoning condition” means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform to current zoning standards.
(i) “Objective standards” means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.
(j) “Passageway” means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
(k) “Permitting agency” means any entity that is involved in the review of a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and for which there is no substitute, including, but not limited to, applicable planning departments, building departments, utilities, and special districts.
(l) “Proposed dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
(m) “Public transit” means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public. (n) “Tandem parking” means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 296, Sec. 1. (SB 1211) Effective January 1, 2025.) 66314.
ARTICLE 2. Accessory Dwelling Unit Approvals [66314 - 66332] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. )
A local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use. The ordinance shall do all of the following:
(a) Designate areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency where accessory dwelling units may be permitted. The designation of areas may be based on the adequacy of water and sewer services and the impact of accessory dwelling units on traffic flow and public safety. A local agency that does not provide water or sewer services shall consult with the local water or sewer service provider regarding the adequacy of water and sewer services before designating an area where accessory dwelling units may be permitted.
(b) (1) Impose objective standards on accessory dwelling units that include, but are not limited to, parking, height, setback, landscape, architectural review, maximum size of a unit, and standards that prevent adverse impacts on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. These standards shall not include requirements on minimum lot size.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a local agency may reduce or eliminate parking requirements for any accessory dwelling unit located within its jurisdiction. (c) Provide that accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located, and that accessory dwelling units are a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot. (d) Require the accessory dwelling units to comply with all of the following:
(1) Except as provided in Article 4 (commencing with Section 66340), the accessory dwelling unit may be rented separate from the primary residence, but shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.
(2) The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use and includes a proposed or existing dwelling.
(3) The accessory dwelling unit is either attached to, or located within, the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory structure or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling and located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including detached garages. (4) If there is an existing primary dwelling, the total floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling. (5) The total floor area for a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.
(6) No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.
(7) No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an 66315.
accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. (8) Local building code requirements that apply to detached dwellings, except that the construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), unless the building official or enforcement agency of the local agency makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the accessory dwelling unit could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to prevent a local agency from changing the occupancy code of a space that was unhabitable space or was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use pursuant to this article. (9) Approval by the local health officer where a private sewage disposal system is being used, if required.
(10) (A) Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one parking space per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway.
(B) Off street parking shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the local agency or through tandem parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
(C) This subparagraph shall not apply to an accessory dwelling unit that is described in Section 66322.
(11) When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the local agency shall not require that those offstreet parking spaces be replaced.
(12) Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling. (e) Require that a demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time.
(f) An accessory dwelling unit ordinance shall not require, and the applicant shall not be otherwise required, to provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 296, Sec. 2. (SB 1211) Effective January 1, 2025.) Section 66314 establishes the maximum standards that a local agency shall use to evaluate a proposed accessory dwelling unit on a lot that includes a proposed or existing single- family dwelling. No additional standards, other than those provided in Section 66314, shall be used or imposed, including an owner-occupant requirement, except that a local agency may require that the property may be used for rentals of terms 30 days or longer. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) 66316.
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An existing accessory dwelling unit ordinance governing the creation of an accessory dwelling unit by a local agency or an accessory dwelling ordinance adopted by a local agency shall provide an approval process that includes only ministerial provisions for the approval of accessory dwelling units and shall not include any discretionary processes, provisions, or requirements for those units, except as otherwise provided in this article. If a local agency has an existing accessory dwelling unit ordinance that fails to meet the requirements of this article, that ordinance shall be null and void and that agency shall thereafter apply the standards established in this article for the approval of accessory dwelling units, unless and until the agency adopts an ordinance that complies with this article.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) A permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906 or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits. The permitting agency shall either approve or deny the application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the permitting agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered without discretionary review or hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the local agency has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved. A local agency may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred to implement this section, including the costs of adopting or amending any ordinance that provides for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit. (b) If a permitting agency denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to subdivision (a), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in subdivision (a), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.
(c) No local ordinance, policy, or regulation, other than an accessory dwelling unit ordinance consistent with this article shall be the basis for the delay or denial of a building permit or a use permit under this section.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) A local agency may amend its zoning ordinance or general plan to incorporate the policies, procedures, or other provisions applicable to the creation of an accessory dwelling unit if these provisions are consistent with the limitations of this article. (b) An accessory dwelling unit ordinance shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to Section 66314 shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. The accessory 66320.
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dwelling unit shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) When a local agency that has not adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 66314 receives an application for a permit to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this article, the local agency shall approve or disapprove the application ministerially without discretionary review pursuant to Section 66317. The permitting agency shall either approve or deny the application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the permitting agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create or serve a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create or serve the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay.
If the local agency has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.
(b) If a permitting agency denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to subdivision (a), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in subdivision (a), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) Subject to subdivision (b), a local agency may establish minimum and maximum unit size requirements for both attached and detached accessory dwelling units. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a local agency shall not establish by ordinance any of the following:
(1) A minimum square footage requirement for either an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit that prohibits an efficiency unit.
(2) A maximum square footage requirement for either an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit that is less than either of the following:
(A) Eight hundred fifty square feet.
(B) One thousand square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that provides more than one bedroom.
(3) Any requirement for a zoning clearance or separate zoning review or any other minimum or maximum size for an accessory dwelling unit, size based upon a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, or limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, for either attached or detached dwellings that does not permit at least an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed in compliance with all other local development standards. 66322.
(4) Any height limitation that does not allow at least the following, as applicable:
(A) A height of 16 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit.
(B) A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. A local agency shall also allow an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. (C) A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
(D) A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling. This subparagraph shall not require a local agency to allow an accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) Notwithstanding any other law, and whether or not the local agency has adopted an ordinance governing accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 66314, all of the following shall apply:
(a) A local agency shall not impose any parking standards for an accessory dwelling unit in any of the following instances:
(1) Where the accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half of one mile walking distance of public transit.
(2) Where the accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(3) Where the accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
(4) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit.
(5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit. (6) When a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this subdivision.
(b) The local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) 66323. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 66314 to 66322, inclusive, a local agency shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following:
(1) One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
(A) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.
(B) The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling. (C) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. (D) The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333).
(2) One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in paragraph (1). A local agency may impose the following conditions on the accessory dwelling unit:
(A) A total floor area limitation of not more than 800 square feet. (B) A height limitation as provided in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 66321, as applicable.
(3) (A) Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
(B) A local agency shall allow at least one accessory dwelling unit within an existing multifamily dwelling and shall allow up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
(4) (A) (i) Multiple accessory dwelling units, not to exceed the number specified in clause (ii) or (iii), as applicable, that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling and are subject to a height limitation in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 66321, as applicable, and rear yard and side setbacks of no more than four feet. (ii) On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight detached accessory dwelling units. However, the number of accessory dwelling units allowable pursuant to this clause shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot. 66324.
(iii) On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached accessory dwelling units.
(B) If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, the local agency shall not require any modification of the existing multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements of this paragraph.
(b) A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a). (c) A local agency shall not require, as a condition for ministerial approval of a permit application for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit, the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.
(d) The installation of fire sprinklers shall not be required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing multifamily dwelling.
(e) A local agency shall require that a rental of the accessory dwelling unit created pursuant to this section be for a term longer than 30 days.
(f) A local agency may require, as part of the application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years. (g) Notwithstanding Section 66321 and subdivision (a) a local agency that has adopted an ordinance by July 1, 2018, providing for the approval of accessory dwelling units in multifamily dwelling structures shall ministerially consider a permit application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that is described in subdivision (a), and may impose objective standards including, but not limited to, design, development, and historic standards on said accessory dwelling units.
These standards shall not include requirements on minimum lot size. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 296, Sec. 3. (SB 1211) Effective January 1, 2025.) (a) Fees charged for the construction of accessory dwelling units shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000) and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 66012).
(b) An accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered by a local agency, special district, or water corporation to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.
(c) (1) A local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not impose any impact fee upon the development of an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, “impact fee” has the same meaning as the term “fee” is defined in subdivision (b) of Section 66000, except that it also includes fees specified in Section 66477. “Impact fee” does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by a local agency, special district, or water corporation.
(d) For an accessory dwelling unit described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 66323, a local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility or 66325.
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impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling, or upon separate conveyance of the accessory dwelling unit pursuant to Section 66342.
(e) For an accessory dwelling unit that is not described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 66323, a local agency, special district, or water corporation may require a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility. Consistent with Section 66013, the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, upon the water or sewer system. This fee or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), this article shall supersede a conflicting local ordinance.
(b) This article does not limit the authority of local agencies to adopt less restrictive requirements for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) A local agency shall submit a copy of the ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 66314 to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.
After adoption of an ordinance, the department may submit written findings to the local agency as to whether the ordinance complies with this article. (b) (1) If the department finds that the local agency’s ordinance does not comply with this article, the department shall notify the local agency and shall provide the local agency with a reasonable time, no longer than 30 days, to respond to the findings before taking any other action authorized by this article.
(2) The local agency shall consider the findings made by the department pursuant to paragraph (1) and shall do one of the following:
(A) Amend the ordinance to comply with this article.
(B) Adopt the ordinance without changes. The local agency shall include findings in its resolution adopting the ordinance that explain the reasons the local agency believes that the ordinance complies with this article despite the findings of the department. (c) (1) If the local agency does not amend its ordinance in response to the department’s findings or does not adopt a resolution with findings explaining the reason the ordinance complies with this article and addressing the department’s findings, the department shall notify the local agency and may notify the Attorney General that the local agency is in violation of state law. (2) Before notifying the Attorney General that the local agency is in violation of state law, the department may consider whether a local agency adopted an ordinance in compliance with this article between January 1, 2017, and January 1, 2020.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) The department may review, adopt, amend, or repeal guidelines to implement uniform standards or criteria that supplement or clarify the terms, references, and standards set forth in 66328.
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this article. The guidelines adopted pursuant to this section are not subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) A local agency shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit before the local agency issues a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) Nothing in this article shall be construed to supersede or in any way alter or lessen the effect or application of the California Coastal Act of 1976 (Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the Public Resources Code), except that the local government shall not be required to hold public hearings for coastal development permit applications for accessory dwelling units. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) A local agency may count an accessory dwelling unit for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing, as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 65583.1, subject to authorization by the department and compliance with this division.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) In enforcing building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code for an accessory dwelling unit described in subdivision (a) or (b), a local agency, upon request of an owner of an accessory dwelling unit for a delay in enforcement, shall delay enforcement of a building standard, subject to compliance with Section 17980.12 of the Health and Safety Code:
(a) The accessory dwelling unit was built before January 1, 2020. (b) The accessory dwelling unit was built on or after January 1, 2020, in a local jurisdiction that, at the time the accessory dwelling unit was built, had a noncompliant accessory dwelling unit ordinance, but the ordinance is compliant at the time the request is made. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) Notwithstanding any other law, and except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a local agency shall not deny a permit for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or unpermitted junior accessory dwelling unit that was constructed before January 1, 2020, due to either of the following:
(1) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 17960) of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit does not comply with this article or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333), as applicable, or any local ordinance regulating accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a local agency may deny a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit subject to subdivision (a) if the local agency makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c) This section shall not apply to a building that is deemed substandard pursuant to Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d) A local agency shall inform the public about the provisions of this section through public information resources, including permit checklists and the local agency’s internet website, which shall include both of the following:
(1) A checklist of the conditions specified in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code that would deem a building substandard.
(2) Informing homeowners that, before submitting an application for a permit, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit’s existing condition or potential scope of building improvements before submitting an application for a permit.
(e) A homeowner applying for a permit for a previously unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit constructed before January 1, 2020, shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges except when utility infrastructure is required to comply with Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code and when the fee is authorized by subdivision (e) of Section 66324.
(f) Subject to subdivision (c), upon receiving an application to permit a previously unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit constructed before January 1, 2020, an inspector from the local agency may inspect the unit for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with health and safety standards necessary to obtain a permit. If the inspector finds noncompliance with health and safety standards, the local agency shall not penalize an applicant for having the unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and shall approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards.
(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 834, Sec. 1. (AB 2533) Effective January 1, 2025.) 66333.
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ARTICLE 3. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units [66333 - 66339] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. )
Notwithstanding Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314), a local agency may, by ordinance, provide for the creation of junior accessory dwelling units in single-family residential zones. The ordinance may require a permit to be obtained for the creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit, and shall do all of the following:
(a) Limit the number of junior accessory dwelling units to one per residential lot zoned for single- family residences with a single-family residence built, or proposed to be built, on the lot. (b) Require owner-occupancy in the single family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit will be permitted. The owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or the newly created junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. (c) Require the recordation of a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the permitting agency, and shall include both of the following:
(1) A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.
(2) A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this article.
(d) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to be constructed within the walls of the proposed or existing single-family residence. For purposes of this subdivision, enclosed uses within the residence, such as attached garages, are considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence.
(e) (1) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed or existing single-family residence. (2) If a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit does not include a separate bathroom, the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the structure, with an interior entry to the main living area. (f) Require the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include all of the following:
(1) A cooking facility with appliances.
(2) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) A junior accessory dwelling unit ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 66333 shall not require additional parking as a condition to grant a permit. (b) This article shall not be interpreted to prohibit the requirement of an inspection, including the imposition of a fee for that inspection, to determine if the junior accessory dwelling unit complies with applicable building standards.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) 66335.
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(a) (1) An application for a permit pursuant to this article shall, notwithstanding Section 65901 or 65906 or any local ordinance regulating the issuance of variances or special use permits, be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. (2) The permitting agency shall either approve or deny the application to create or serve a junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the local agency receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family dwelling on the lot. (3) If the permit application to create or serve a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create or serve a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the permitting agency may delay approving or denying the permit application for the junior accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create or serve the new single-family dwelling, but the application to create or serve the junior accessory dwelling unit shall still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
(4) If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay.
(b) If a permitting agency denies an application for a junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to subdivision (a), the permitting agency shall, within the time period described in subdivision (a), return in writing a full set of comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. (c) A local agency may charge a fee to reimburse the local agency for costs incurred in connection with the issuance of a permit pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) A local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create a junior accessory dwelling unit pursuant to this article due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the junior accessory dwelling unit. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) For purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. (b) This article shall not be construed to prohibit a city, county, city and county, or other local public entity from adopting an ordinance or regulation relating to fire and life protection requirements within a single-family residence that contains a junior accessory dwelling unit so long as the ordinance or regulation applies uniformly to all single-family residences within the zone regardless of whether the single-family residence includes a junior accessory dwelling unit or not.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) (a) For purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. (b) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a local agency from adopting an ordinance or regulation related to a service or a connection fee for water, sewer, or power, that applies to a single-family residence that contains a junior accessory dwelling unit, so long as that ordinance 66339.
or regulation applies uniformly to all single-family residences regardless of whether the single- family residence includes a junior accessory dwelling unit. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) If a local agency has not adopted a local ordinance pursuant to this article, the local agency shall ministerially approve a permit to construct a junior accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 66323 and the requirements of this article.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) 66340.
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ARTICLE 4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Sales [66340 - 66342] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. )
For purposes of this article:
(a) “Qualified buyer” means persons and families of low or moderate income, as that term is defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. (b) “Qualified nonprofit corporation” means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has received a welfare exemption under Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for properties intended to be sold to low-income families who participate in a special no-interest loan program. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) A local agency shall allow an accessory dwelling unit to be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence to a qualified buyer if all of the following apply:
(a) The accessory dwelling unit or the primary dwelling was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation.
(b) There is an enforceable restriction on the use of the land pursuant to a recorded contract between the qualified buyer and the qualified nonprofit corporation that satisfies all of the requirements specified in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(c) The property is held pursuant to a recorded tenancy in common agreement that includes all of the following:
(1) The agreement allocates to each qualified buyer an undivided, unequal interest in the property based on the size of the dwelling that each qualified buyer occupies. (2) A repurchase option that requires the qualified buyer to first offer the qualified nonprofit corporation to buy the accessory dwelling unit or primary dwelling if the buyer desires to sell or convey the property.
(3) A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the accessory dwelling unit or primary dwelling as the buyer’s principal residence.
(4) Affordability restrictions on the sale and conveyance of the accessory dwelling unit or primary dwelling that ensure the accessory dwelling unit and primary dwelling will be preserved for low-income housing for 45 years for owner-occupied housing units and will be sold or resold to a qualified buyer.
(5) If the tenancy in common agreement is recorded after December 31, 2021, it shall also include all of the following:
(A) Delineation of all areas of the property that are for the exclusive use of a cotenant. Each cotenant shall agree not to claim a right of occupancy to an area delineated for the exclusive use of another cotenant, provided that the latter cotenant’s obligations to each of the other cotenants have been satisfied.
(B) Delineation of each cotenant’s responsibility for the costs of taxes, insurance, utilities, general maintenance and repair, improvements, and any other costs, obligations, or liabilities associated with the property. This delineation shall only be binding on the parties 66342.
to the agreement, and shall not supersede or obviate the liability, whether joint and several or otherwise, of the parties for any cost, obligation, or liability associated with the property where such liability is otherwise established by law or by agreement with a third party. (C) Procedures for dispute resolution among the parties before resorting to legal action. (d) A grant deed naming the grantor, grantee, and describing the property interests being transferred shall be recorded in the county in which the property is located. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with this grant deed pursuant to Section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(e) Notwithstanding Section 66324, if requested by a utility providing service to the primary residence, the accessory dwelling unit has a separate water, sewer, or electrical connection to that utility.
(f) Nothing in this section limits the ability of an accessory dwelling unit to be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence as a condominium pursuant to an ordinance adopted under Section 66342.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.) In addition to the requirement that a local agency allow the separate sale or conveyance of an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to Section 66341, a local agency may also adopt a local ordinance to allow the separate conveyance of the primary dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit or units as condominiums. Any such ordinance shall include all of the following requirements:
(a) The condominiums shall be created pursuant to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Part 5 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 4 of the Civil Code). (b) The condominiums shall be created in conformance with all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 (commencing with Section 66410)) and all objective requirements of a local subdivision ordinance.
(c) Before recordation of the condominium plan, a safety inspection of the accessory dwelling unit shall be conducted as evidenced either through a certificate of occupancy from the local agency or a housing quality standards report from a building inspector certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(d) (1) Neither a subdivision map nor a condominium plan shall be recorded with the county recorder in the county where the real property is located without each lienholder’s consent. The following shall apply to the consent of a lienholder:
(A) A lienholder may refuse to give consent.
(B) A lienholder may consent provided that any terms and conditions required by the lienholder are satisfied.
(2) Prior to recordation of the initial or any subsequent modifications to the condominium plan, written evidence of the lienholder’s consent shall be provided to the county recorder along with a signed statement from each lienholder that states as follows:
“(Name of lienholder) hereby consents to the recording of this condominium plan in their sole and absolute discretion and the borrower has or will satisfy any additional terms and conditions the lienholder may have.”
(3) The lienholder’s consent shall be included on the condominium plan or a separate form attached to the condominium plan that includes the following information:
(A) The lienholder’s signature.
(B) The name of the record owner or ground lessee.
(C) The legal description of the real property.
(D) The identities of all parties with an interest in the real property as reflected in the real property records.
(E) The lienholder’s consent shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the real property is located.
(e) The local agency shall include the following notice to consumers on any accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling unit submittal checklist or public information issued describing requirements and permitting for accessory dwelling units, including as standard condition of any accessory dwelling unit building permit or condominium plan approval:
“NOTICE: If you are considering establishing your primary dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit as a condominium, please ensure that your building permitting agency allows this practice. If you decide to establish your primary dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit as a condominium, your condominium plan or any future modifications to the condominium plan must be recorded with the County Recorder. Prior to recordation or modification of your subdivision map and condominium plan, any lienholder with a lien on your title must provide a form of written consent either on the condominium plan, or on the lienholder’s consent form attached to the condominium plan, with text that clearly states that the lender approves recordation of the condominium plan and that you have satisfied their terms and conditions, if any.
In order to secure lender consent, you may be required to follow additional lender requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
(a) Paying off your current lender.
You may pay off your mortgage and any liens through a refinance or a new loan. Be aware that refinancing or using a new loan may result in changes to your interest rate or tax basis. Also, be aware that any subsequent modification to your subdivision map or condominium plan must also be consented to by your lender, which consent may be denied. (b) Securing your lender’s approval of a modification to their loan collateral due to the change of your current property legal description into one or more condominium parcels. (c) Securing your lender’s consent to the details of any construction loan or ground lease.
This may include a copy of the improvement contract entered in good faith with a licensed contractor, evidence that the record owner or ground lessee has the funds to complete the work, and a signed statement made by the record owner or ground lessor that the information in the consent above is true and correct.”
(f) If an accessory dwelling unit is established as a condominium, the local government shall require the homeowner to notify providers of utilities, including water, sewer, gas, and electricity, of the condominium creation and separate conveyance.
(g) (1) The owner of a property or a separate interest within an existing planned development that has an existing association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code, shall not record a condominium plan to create a common interest development under Section 4100 of the Civil Code without the express written authorization by the existing association. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, written authorization by the existing association means approval by the board at a duly noticed board meeting, as defined in Section 4090 of the Civil Code, and if needed pursuant to the existing association’s governing documents, membership approval of the existing association.
(h) An accessory dwelling unit shall be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence only under the conditions outlined in this paragraph or pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 20. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.)