Norwalk public meetings in 2021
65 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. This includes the approval of meeting minutes and a warrant run for housing assistance payments.
- Approval of warrants for November 15, 2021 through December 1, 2021 totaling $609,059.89
- Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Housing assistance payments for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a reorganization process to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also consider routine payroll, commercial demands, and appointments to advisory bodies.
- Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Payroll approval for Nov 14–27, 2021, totaling $1,426,894.38
- Commercial demands approval for Nov 25–Dec 15, 2021, totaling $3,970,770.62
- Appointments to City advisory bodies
- Norwalk Housing Authority appointments for Mayor Perez, Vice Mayor Ayala, La Tosha Davis, and Mary Hernandez
Successor Agency
The Successor Agency is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. The body will consider the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting and a warrant register for payments made between October 28 and November 24, 2021.
- Approval of warrant register totaling $59,601.50
- Payment of $54,937.50 to Norwalk-La Mirada School District for Hoxie Lease October 2021
- Payment of $4,664.00 to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co for Admin Fees/Bond 2005A & 2005B
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss an exclusive negotiating agreement for the development of city-owned parcels at 13400 San Antonio Drive. The body is also deciding on several contracts, payroll approvals, and the closure of city operations for a mental health break in late December.
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Primestor Development, Inc. for parcels at 13400 San Antonio Drive
- Contract for Arcadis U.S. Inc. in the amount of $19,840 for WaterSmart grant application support
- Crisis communication services agreement amendment with Merino, Barajas & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $114,000
- Public affairs and communication services agreement with Merino, Barajas & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $72,000
- Proposed closure of City Hall and facilities from December 27 to December 30, 2021
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 24, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. This includes the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting and a series of warrant runs for housing assistance payments.
- Approval of warrant runs from October 15, 2021 – November 1, 2021 totaling $611,617.74 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 19, 2021
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss several budget amendments for infrastructure and housing services. The body is also deciding on the closure of the Norwalk Skate Park and the approval of employee premium pay using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Phase 2 with Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for $566,410
- Budget amendment of $359,755 for CEQA compliance services for the California Youth Authority property
- Proposed closure of Norwalk Skate Park and removal of equipment
- Ordinance No. 21-1729 to grant a non-public utility pipeline franchise to Heraeus Metal Processing, Incorporated
- Approval of payroll for Oct 3–16, 2021, totaling $926,915.28
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a draft housing element update and a pipeline franchise for Heraeus Metal Processing, Inc. The body will also review budget amendments for public safety and social service agency funding priorities.
- Approval of payroll totaling $931,313.26 and warrant register totaling $3,615,472.29
- Resolution No. 21-67 to reduce Public Safety Department enhancement funds by $206,726
- Ordinance No. 21-1729 to grant a non-public utility pipeline franchise to Heraeus Metal Processing, Incorporated
- Public hearing for the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element Update
- Resolution No. 21-66 to revise the City of Norwalk Fraud Policy and Protocol
Successor Agency
The Successor Agency is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. The primary action is the approval of a warrant register for payments made between September 30 and October 27, 2021.
- Approval of warrant register totaling $54,937.50
- Payment of $54,937.50 to Norwalk-La Mirada School District for Hoxie Lease October 2021
- Approval of October 5, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal by Shapell Properties, Inc. to redevelop a commercial site. The commission will discuss the demolition of an existing building and the construction of two new commercial buildings.
- Precise Development Plan No. 2040 for 11522 Alondra Boulevard
- Proposal to demolish a 33,911 square foot building
- Proposal to construct a 22,400 square foot commercial building and a 4,900 square foot commercial building with a drive-through
- Sign Use Permit No. 320 for a Master Sign Program
- Request for a 10% building height deviation
Special City Council meeting
The City Council is meeting to review recommendations for public safety improvements and the use of Proposition 68 funds for park upgrades. The body will decide on the allocation of specific funds for these projects.
- Public safety enhancements totaling $3,754,653
- Use of Proposition 68 funds for Bob White Park improvements
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. The primary action is the approval of warrant runs for housing assistance payments made between September 15 and October 1, 2021.
- Approval of warrant runs totaling $612,647.74 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 21, 2021
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a new ordinance for organic waste disposal reduction and a budget amendment for transit bus staffing. The body is also reviewing several contracts, payroll, and appointments to city advisory bodies.
- Ordinance No. 21-1728: New chapter 8.50 for Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
- Resolution No. 21-65: $346,445 budget amendment for transit bus operator staffing and compensation
- Commercial demands warrant register for $2,920,661.40
- Payroll approval for $918,301.30
- Amendment No. 1 with CampaignRep for online application tools not to exceed $20,000
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The body will consider recommending that the City Council transmit the draft update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
- Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2021 Special Meeting
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a new ordinance for organic waste disposal reduction and review several budget amendments. The body is also considering contracts for planning services and permitting software.
- Proposed Ordinance No. 21-1728 to enact Chapter 8.50 regarding Organic Waste Disposal Reduction
- Budget amendment to allocate $1,100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the Capital Improvement Program
- Contract with EdgeSoft, Inc. for online permitting and licensing software not to exceed $340,140 for the first year
- Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for services related to the California Youth Authority property not to exceed $500,000
- Amendment to agreement with Infrastructure Engineers for building and planning services not to exceed $248,496
Successor Agency for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is meeting to consider routine consent calendar items. The body will review meeting minutes and a warrant register for September 2021.
- Approval of warrant register for September 1, 2021 – September 29, 2021, totaling $263,422.67
- Approval of July 6, 2021, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two commercial development projects. The body will consider a proposal for a fast food restaurant and commercial building, and a request for an automated carwash facility.
- Proposed demolition of a 23,783 sq ft retail building and 2,159 sq ft restaurant to build a 4,772 sq ft fast food restaurant with drive-through and a 4,005 sq ft commercial building at 10710 Firestone Boulevard
- Proposed demolition of a commercial structure to build a 3,819 sq ft automated carwash with self-service vacuums at 11042-11056 Rosecrans Avenue
- Resolution No. 21-07 and No. 21-08 regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 1027 and Precise Development Plan No. 2041
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine warrants and the destruction of obsolete records. The body will also consider an amendment to an interagency agreement for project-based vouchers at specific housing developments.
- Approval of warrant runs from August 15, 2021, through September 1, 2021, totaling $616,139.74
- Resolution No. NHA-166 to authorize the destruction of inactive Section 8 case files from June 30, 2017
- Amendment No. 1 to the interagency agreement with Los Angeles County Development Authority for project-based vouchers at Birch Grove Homes and Elm Street Homes
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and the adoption of a road maintenance project list for fiscal year 2021/22. The body is also considering a non-public utility pipeline franchise and various real property negotiations in closed session.
- Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for four electric bus chargers for $109,802
- Acceptance of work for Well No. 10 emergency generator installation from Pacific Industrial Electric, Inc. for $409,482.97
- Agreement with Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. for digital billboard services for $36,500
- Resolution No. 21-55 regarding a non-public utility pipeline franchise for Heraeus Metal Processing, Incorporated
- Resolution No. 21-58 adopting the FY 2021/22 road maintenance and rehabilitation project list
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss various administrative matters, including budget amendments for traffic signals and the approval of citywide concrete repairs. The body is also considering a public utility pipeline franchise and reviewing claims against the city.
- Proposed public utility pipeline franchise for Heraeus Metal Processing, Incorporated
- Budget amendments for traffic signal improvements on Rosecrans Avenue and San Antonio Drive
- Payment of $211,057 to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for citywide sidewalk and curb ramp repairs
- Payment of $548,217.56 to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Local Street Rehabilitation Project No. 7926.1
- Approval of payroll totaling $922,688.11 and commercial demands totaling $3,410,398.31
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to discuss amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. The body is also reviewing payment warrants for housing assistance.
- Resolution No. NHA-165 to amend the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan regarding Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs)
- Approval of warrant runs from July 15, 2021 – August 1, 2021, totaling $619,930.37
- Approval of July 20, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to decide on several funding allocations, including a $28 million American Rescue Plan allocation and $3 million for a veterans affordable housing project. The body will also consider a pipeline franchise for Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC and various city infrastructure contracts.
- Approval of $28 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation plan
- Resolution No. 21-52 to accept $3,000,000 in state funds for Veterans Affordable Housing Project No. 7847
- Contract award of $351,050 to Towo Enterprise, Inc. for citywide sidewalk concrete repair and replacement
- Ordinance No. 21-1727 granting a pipeline franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC
- Payment of $138,110.74 to EIDIM of Buena Park for City Hall Council Chambers audio/video upgrades
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the allocation of $28 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds over two years. The body is also considering a new speed hump policy and a pipeline franchise for Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC.
- Proposed $28 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation plan
- Acceptance of $1,886,289.66 in work by Kalban Inc. for Local Street Rehabilitation Program
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 21-1727 to grant a pipeline franchise to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC
- Approval of payroll totaling $1,106,211.63 and warrant register totaling $7,598,495.82
- Proposed City Speed Hump Policy and Pilot Program
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 30, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 29, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will decide on several contracts, including the acquisition of zero-emission buses and new playground equipment. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding delinquent refuse collection accounts.
- Purchase of two zero-emission battery electric buses and two chargers from Gillig, LLC for $2,066,843
- Contract with Landscape Structures for $398,000 to install new playground equipment at Holifield Park
- Addition of a third Sheriff’s Traffic Motor Deputy for $353,722
- Public hearing on lien lists for delinquent refuse collection accounts
- Crisis communication services agreement amendment with Merino, Barajas & Associates, Inc. not to exceed $57,000
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority will meet via videoconference to consider routine consent calendar items. These items include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a series of housing assistance payments.
- Approval of June 15, 2021, meeting minutes
- Warrant run for June 15, 2021, through July 1, 2021, totaling $615,247.70
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a request for a new parking lot to serve an industrial warehouse and office building. The project is located at 15912 Piuma Avenue and would be used as a single site with a building located in the City of Cerritos.
- Public hearing for Precise Development Plan No. 2036 regarding a new parking lot at 15912 Piuma Avenue
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 23, 2021
Successor Agency for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will review its previous meeting minutes. The board is also scheduled to consider a warrant register for payments made between May 27, 2021, and June 30, 2021.
- Approval of the June 1, 2021, meeting minutes
- Warrant register approval totaling $55,937.50
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a study session regarding several real property negotiations and legal matters. The regular meeting includes discussions on senior nutrition programs, homeless prevention services, and the Heart of Norwalk Vision Plan.
- Real property negotiations for parcels 8056-015-014, 8056-015-016, and 8056-025-020
- Real property negotiation for parcel 8056-015-007
- Negotiation with Caltrans regarding parcels along the I-5 freeway
- Elderly Nutrition Program agreements totaling $1,292,710
- Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing agreement with Kingdom Causes Bellflower for $75,000 per year
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Heart of Norwalk Vision Plan. The body will consider recommending the adoption of this plan and Resolution No.21-02 to the City Council.
- Recommendation for City Council approval of the Heart of Norwalk Vision Plan
- Adoption of Resolution No.21-02
- Approval of May 26, 2021 Special Meeting minutes
Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board
The Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board is meeting to discuss placing delinquent trash and emergency board-up costs on the County Tax Roll. The board will review reports on unpaid accounts and hear objections from affected property owners.
- Public hearing on 2,176 delinquent trash accounts totaling $268,579
- Proposed $25 administrative fee for trash accounts not paid by July 31, 2021
- Hearing on emergency board-up costs for properties liable for abatement under Chapter 15.32 of the Norwalk Municipal Code
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 10, 2020
City Council Meeting
The City Council is deciding on the annual budget and employee salary schedules for fiscal year 2021/22. The body is also considering sewer service charges and water management plans. Other items include various contract amendments and real property negotiations in closed session.
- Adoption of the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and the associated salary schedule
- Public hearing to set the sewer service charge for Fiscal Year 2021/22
- Amended development agreement for the Mercy Housing project at San Antonio Drive and Foster Road
- Contract award to Onward Engineering for citywide inspection services in the amount of $163,800
- Budget amendments of $188,000 for housing asset planning and $140,400 for local street rehabilitation
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to review routine consent calendar items. The body will consider approving meeting minutes and a series of payment warrants for housing assistance.
- Approval of warrant runs from April 15, 2021, to June 1, 2021, totaling $1,254,587.25
- Approval of the April 20, 2021, regular meeting minutes
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.
Successor Agency
The Successor Agency is meeting via videoconference to approve routine consent calendar items. The body is considering the approval of meeting minutes and two sets of warrant registers for payments made between April 1 and May 26, 2021.
- Warrant register for April 1, 2021 – April 28, 2021 in the amount of $54,937.50
- Warrant register for April 29, 2021 – May 26, 2021 in the amount of $55,971
- Approval of April 6, 2021 regular meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a development agreement for a Mercy Housing project and the adoption of a 2021-2026 citywide pavement management update. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
- Amended development agreement for Mercy Housing project at San Antonio Drive and Foster Road
- Adoption of 2021-2026 Citywide Pavement Management Program Update
- Contract with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc. for Paratransit services totaling $188,151
- Contract with Wondries Family Collision Center for vehicle repair totaling $132,728
- Approval of payroll for $908,810.26 and commercial demands for $3,900,940.72
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a public outreach summary and sites analysis for the Housing Element Update. The body is asked to provide direction on site selection and analysis.
- Discussion of Housing Element Update public outreach summary and sites analysis
- Approval of March 24, 2021 Special Meeting minutes
Special City Council meeting - FY 21-22 Budget
The City Council is reviewing the proposed budget for the fiscal year covering July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The plan uses available resources and a voter-approved 0.75% local sales tax to fund public safety and replenish capital reserves. A final budget will be submitted for adoption in June.
- Proposed total estimated revenues of $60,059,050
- Proposed $17,120,460 for the Sheriff's Contract
- Proposed $2,500,000 transfer to Street Renovation capital reserves
- Proposed $1,000,000 transfer to Irrevocable Pension Benefit Trust (PARS)
- Expected receipt of over $28 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss a new local appeals board for housing and building matters. The agenda also includes several routine approvals regarding payroll, emergency service repairs, and street studies.
- Ordinance No. 21-1725: Establishing a Housing and Building Local Appeals Board
- Emergency service repair work by Precision Pipeline, Inc. at multiple locations for $23,765.78
- Implementation Agreement for Imperial Highway Complete Street Study for $11,491.37
- Payroll approval for April 4 – April 17, 2021, totaling $877,784.83
- Warrant register for April 29 - May 12, 2021, totaling $2,412,290.83
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting via videoconference to approve routine administrative items. The primary action is the approval of housing assistance payments made under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
- Approval of warrant runs for April 15, 2021 through May 1, 2021 totaling $640,629.37
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 20, 2021
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a federal action plan for community development and home funding. The body is also considering an ordinance to establish a Housing and Building Local Appeals Board.
- Resolution No. 21-23: FY 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Annual Action Plan
- Ordinance No. 21-1725: Establishing a Housing and Building Local Appeals Board
- Payroll approval for March 21 – April 3, 2021, totaling $875,173.05
- Warrant register approval for April 15 - April 28, 2021, totaling $4,424,242.93
- Closed session negotiations regarding Assessor Parcel Number 8047-005-903 with Wilshire Group Funding
Special City Council Community Meeting
The City Council is conducting a special meeting to provide updates on several city topics. No formal actions are required for the scheduled reports.
- Economic Development Plan update
- Public Safety update
- Infrastructure Improvement update
- COVID-19 update
- Community Questions and Answers session
City Council Meeting
The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including street rehabilitation and elevator maintenance. The body will also consider a zone change for 12801 Firestone Boulevard and review payroll and commercial demands.
- Ordinance No. 21-1724 for Zone Change No. 361 at 12801 Firestone Boulevard
- Contract for LAE Associates Inc. ($112,770) and Onward Engineering ($82,616) for street rehabilitation
- Contract with David Volz Design ($26,996) for landscape architectural design on Rosecrans Avenue, Firestone Boulevard, and Imperial Highway
- Payroll approval for March 7–20, 2021, totaling $871,964.79
- Warrant register for commercial demands from April 1–14, 2021, totaling $750,812.40
Housing Authority
The Norwalk Housing Authority is discussing a five-year extension of a housing assistance payment contract for 40 project-based vouchers at Soroptimist Village Apartments. The body is also reviewing routine warrants and meeting minutes.
- Proposed HAP contract extension for 40 units at Soroptimist Village Apartments (12657 Foster Road) from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027
- Approval of warrant runs from March 15, 2021, through April 1, 2021, totaling $623,685.53
- Approval of March 16, 2020, regular meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council is considering several contracts for street paving and a zone change correction. The body will also review payroll and commercial demands totaling over $7.8 million.
- Contract to All American Asphalt for $1,051,330 (Project No. 7925C) and $169,054 (Project No. 7924C)
- Contract to Sully Miller Contracting Company for $867,491 (Project No. 7926C)
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 21-1724 regarding Zone Change No. 361 at 12801 Firestone Boulevard
- Approval of payroll for $880,211.45 and commercial demands for $6,941,760.82
- Agreement amendment with Future Personnel Agency Inc. for $24,000 for a temporary mechanic
Successor Agency
The Agency is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items. This includes the approval of meeting minutes and three separate warrant registers for payments made between January and March 2021.
- Warrant register for Jan 6, 2021 – Jan 27, 2021: $54,966.50
- Warrant register for Jan 28, 2021 – Feb 24, 2021: $54,937.50
- Warrant register for Feb 25, 2021 – March 31, 2021: $54,937.50
- Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a wireless telecommunications permit for a 60-foot tall facility. The commission will also review a report regarding the establishment of a Housing and Building Appeals Board.
- Wireless Telecommunications Permit No. 78: installation of a 60-foot tall mono-eucalyptus tree and equipment at 11624 Firestone Boulevard
- Establishing a Housing and Building Appeals Board and amending Norwalk Municipal Code Chapter 1.13
- Discussion of Draft Housing Element
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority will review the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22. The meeting also includes a request to approve warrant runs for housing assistance payments.
- Adoption of Resolution No. NHA-164: Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021/22
- Approval of warrants totaling $615,219.31 for the period of February 15, 2021 through March 1, 2021
- Approval of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several budget amendments, including multiple street rehabilitation projects and water infrastructure planning. The agenda also includes a proposal to change the city's general municipal election date.
- Ordinance No. 21-1723: Changing the city's general municipal election date to November in even-numbered years
- Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zone 24): $1,260,361.00 contract to RJ Noble Company
- Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zone 27): $579,280 contract to RJ Noble Company
- Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zone 32): $968,488.50 contract to RJ Noble Company
- 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update: $38,000 contract to SA Associates
Planning Commission- CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance to change the date of general municipal elections. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments for local street rehabilitation and various administrative approvals.
- Ordinance No. 21-1723: Changing general municipal election dates from March to November starting in 2022
- Resolution No. 21-07: $135,000 budget amendment for Local Streets Rehabilitation Program - Phase 1 Zone 24
- Resolution No. 21-08: $230,000 budget amendment for Local Streets Rehabilitation Program - Phase 1 Zone 27
- Contract award: Up to $50,000 to Dixon Unlimited for a citywide on-street parking study
- Emergency work confirmation: $40,086.33 for repairs at 11218 Lakeland Road, 11637 Dartmouth Drive, and 16711 Erick Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review the 2020 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will consider recommending that the City Council receive the report and transmit it to state agencies.
- Approval of November 12, 2020 Special Meeting minutes
- Recommendation to City Council to file the 2020 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
- Discussion of strategies for the draft Housing Element
Special City Council meeting - Strategic Planning
The City Council is holding a special meeting to establish and discuss goals and priorities. The session focuses on the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan.
- Discussion of goals, priorities, and implementation of the Strategic Action Plan
City Council Meeting
The City Council is considering the appropriation of $850,708 in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds and a second quarter budget review. The body will also review payroll and commercial demands totaling over $3.8 million.
- Proposed appropriation of $850,708 in Community Development CARES Act funds
- Proposed agreement amendment with Michael Baker International, Inc. not to exceed $300,141
- Payroll approval for Jan 10–23, 2021, in the amount of $903,530.53
- Warrant register approval for Jan 28–Feb 10, 2021, in the amount of $2,937,115.29
- Proposed term extension for Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation Program with Fiesta Taxi Cooperative, Inc.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to approve routine administrative items. The primary action is the approval of warrant runs for housing assistance payments made between January 15 and February 1, 2021.
- Approval of warrant runs totaling $626,453.14 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 19, 2021
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 10, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a municipal code recodification ordinance and various service contracts. Discussion includes updates on the coronavirus pandemic emergency operations and housing element updates.
- Ordinance No. 21-1722: Norwalk Municipal Code recodification
- City Hall remodel project: $340,896.30 for MTL Construction Services, Inc.
- Imperial Highway Intelligent Transportation System improvements: $166,000 budget amendment
- Advanced Reservation Dial-A-Ride service agreement: $1,329,125 with First Transit, Inc.
- Paratransit User Side Subsidy Transportation program: $32,502 emergency contract with First Transit, Inc. and Lyft
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a municipal code recodification ordinance and several service contracts. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 emergency operations and housing element updates.
- Ordinance No. 21-1722 regarding Norwalk Municipal Code recodification
- City Hall remodel project work acceptance for $340,896.30
- Imperial Highway Intelligent Transportation System improvements budget amendment of $166,000
- Advantec Consulting Engineers design services agreement amendment of $157,180
- First Transit, Inc. Dial-A-Ride service agreement for up to $2,598,492
Special City Council Community Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to provide reports and answer community questions. No formal actions are required for the listed report items.
- Economic Development Plan report (no action required)
- Senior Nutrition Program report (no action required)
- Public Safety Update report (no action required)
- Public Q&A session regarding city issues
Planning Commission - CANCELLED
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority is meeting to review routine consent calendar items. The body is considering the approval of meeting minutes and housing assistance payments.
- Approval of warrant runs from December 15, 2020, through December 31, 2020, totaling $637,087.14
- Approval of December 15, 2020, regular meeting minutes
Successor Agency
The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency is reviewing the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The body is also considering the approval of administrative budgets and a warrant register for recent payments.
- Proposed Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 21-22) totaling $6,198,048
- Warrant register for November 25, 2020 through January 5, 2021 in the amount of $109,875.00
- Proposed administrative budgets for two six-month periods from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
- Payment of $54,937.50 to Norwalk La-Mirada School District for Hoxie lease/Dec 2020
- Payment of $54,937.50 to Norwalk La-Mirada School District to replace check #2110
City Council
The City Council will discuss the recodification of the Norwalk Municipal Code and a revised purchasing policy. The body is also deciding on payroll costs, commercial demands, and a budget amendment for a community newsletter.
- Ordinance No. 20-1721 regarding electronic filing of campaign disclosure documents
- Resolution No. 21-01 to institute a revised purchasing policy
- Budget amendment of $81,000 for printing and mailing of community newsletter
- Approval of payroll costs totaling $2,810,966.20 across three periods
- Approval of commercial demands totaling $5,796,135.54