Norwalk public meetings in 2023

Special City Council meeting - Reorganization

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct its annual reorganization. This process includes nominations and voting to select a new Mayor and Vice Mayor for the upcoming year.

• Selection of a new Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Presentations to the outgoing Mayor

Special City Council meeting - Housing/Rental Assistance

The City Council will meet for a special session regarding housing issues. The agenda includes a presentation on the homeless plan and a discussion on rent stabilization.

• Homeless plan presentation
• Rent stabilization discussion and next steps

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for a new drive-through restaurant at Norwalk Boulevard and Adoree Street. The meeting also includes discussions on developing three single-family homes and subdividing an existing parcel on Firestone Boulevard.

• New 2,393 square foot drive-through restaurant at 12843 Norwalk Boulevard
• Development of three single-family homes at 13310 Rosecrans Avenue
• Subdivision of a parcel into two parcels at 11301 Firestone Boulevard
• Approval of July 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Successor Agency

The Norwalk Successor Agency to the NRA will review routine items during its July 5, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes and several warrant registers.

• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Warrant register for February 28, 2023, through June 12, 2023, totaling $352,875.00
• Warrant register for June 13, 2023, through June 26, 2023, totaling $117,625.00

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering a project to construct a new two-story, 8,715 square foot commercial building. The proposal includes rezoning part of the site from automobile parking to restricted commercial and merging six existing lots into one.

• Zone Change No. 2022-02: Rezone portion of site from Automobile Parking (P) to Restricted Commercial (C-1)
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03: Merge six existing lots into one single lot
• Precise Development Plan No. 2022-04: Permit construction of a new 8,715 square foot, two-story commercial building
• Director Approval Request No. 2022-05: Permit a six percent reduction in required parking spaces
• Approval of May 31, 2023, Special Meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review an urgency ordinance to revise designated truck routes and regulations. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items regarding street rehabilitation, transit maintenance, and website upgrades.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 23-1740U to amend Chapter 10.20 of the Norwalk Municipal Code regarding truck routes
• Agreement with One Diversified, LLC for Emergency Operations Center Audio/Visual Equipment up to $295,927.88
• Amendments for Local Streets Rehabilitation Program including $301,922 for Project No. 7928.1 and $495,825 for Project No. 7927.1
• Three-year agreement for Norwalk Transit System bus components totaling $155,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Contract award to Revize Software Systems for website design and upgrades up to $50,000

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including payroll, commercial demands, and contract amendments. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding litigation and water system negotiations.

• Amendment to Advanced Reservation Dial-a-Ride/Subscription Service for $144,256
• Amendment to The Heart of Norwalk Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report not-to-exceed $732,500
• Engineering services contract for Well No. 10 up to $295,347
• Engineering services contract for Potter Street Storm Drain Repairs up to $114,995
• Confirmation of emergency repair work at 11907 168th Street and 16331 Alora Avenue for $14,084.16

Norwalk Housing Authority Regular Meeting

The Housing Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. The body is also asked to approve a series of warrant runs for the Housing Assistance Payments Program.

• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Housing Assistance Payments Program: $4,034.00 in checks reported on April 15, 2023
• Housing Assistance Payments Program: $685,196.86 in checks reported on May 1, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for M E Development Company LLC. The request seeks to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine within an existing 26,751 square foot movie theater.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-02 for beer and wine sales at 13917 Pioneer Boulevard
• Approval of meeting minutes from the March 22, 2023, Special Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet to negotiate real property prices for a portion of Metropolitan State Hospital and the Norwalk Municipal Water System. The regular meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Annual Action Plan.

• Negotiation of price and terms for property at 11401 Bloomfield Avenue
• Negotiation of price and terms for Norwalk Municipal Water System (Artesia Service Area)
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 23-25 regarding the 2023/24 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan
• Amendment to Dixon Resources Unlimited agreement for parking study up to $54,862
• Approval of payroll totaling $1,096,949.98 for April 2 – April 15, 2023

Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and routine items. The meeting includes a roll call and the consideration of minutes from the March 7, 2023, regular meeting.

• Approval of the March 7, 2023, meeting minutes

Regular Closed Session and City Council meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations for a portion of the Metropolitan State Hospital. The regular meeting includes decisions on professional service agreements, infrastructure upgrades, and various city proclamations.

• Agreement with DignityMoves to create a homelessness plan for $90,000
• Ordinance No. 23-1739 regarding a new digital billboard at 14879 Carmenita Avenue
• Elevator modernization at Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station for up to $159,976
• EdgeSoft, Inc. agreement amendment for online permitting software up to $432,000
• Approval of gross payroll totaling $1,075,580.33

Norwalk Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. The body is also asked to approve several warrant runs for the Housing Assistance Payments Program.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Housing Assistance Payments Program: $22,758.33 in check payments reported on March 15, 2023
• Housing Assistance Payments Program: $689,158.03 in check payments reported on April 1, 2023

CANCELLED Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Norwalk Planning Commission Study Session and regular meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023, have been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided due to the cancellation.

Regular City Council meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations for Front Street and Metropolitan State Hospital properties. The regular meeting includes decisions on infrastructure work, parking studies, and program funding.

• Negotiations regarding price and terms for Front Street properties (APNs 805CO-015-014 and 8056-025-020)
• Negotiations regarding price and terms for a portion of Metropolitan State Hospital at 11401 Bloomfield Avenue
• $240,000 purchase of three Ford Transit Connect cargo vans for the Elderly Nutrition Program
• $58,870 acceptance of speed cushion installation on Dollison Drive by WGJ Enterprises, Inc.
• Amendment to Dixon Resources Unlimited agreement for a Citywide On-Street Parking Study up to $60,350

Special City Council Meeting - Strategic Planning

The Norwalk City Council will meet to establish and discuss goals, priorities, and the implementation of an updated strategic action plan. This is a special meeting called by the Mayor.

• Establishing/discussing goals and priorities
• Implementation of updated strategic action plan

Special Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from March 8, 2023. The commission is also asked to consider a request to allow the on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine at an existing 820 square foot restaurant.

• Approval of March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director Approval Request No. 2023-02: Permit for on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (Type 41 license) in an 820 square foot restaurant

Regular Closed Session and City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for Metropolitan State Hospital and the California Youth Authority. The regular meeting includes discussions on budget amendments, affordable housing memberships, and park maintenance contracts.

• Negotiation of price and terms for property at 11401 Bloomfield Avenue
• Negotiation of price and terms for Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008-902
• Contract award to Pioneer Paving & Landscaping, LLC for Holifield Park parking lot repairs in $119,693
• Budget amendment of $773,850 for site remediation at California Youth Authority property
• Resolution regarding membership in the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust

Norwalk Housing Authority Regular Meeting

The Housing Authority will consider the adoption of the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for fiscal year 2023/24. The body will also review meeting minutes and approve a series of housing assistance payment warrants.

• Adoption of Resolution No. NHA-168: Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Approval of warrant run for February 15, 2023, totaling $6,164.00
• Approval of warrant run for March 1, 2023, totaling $662,583.93
• Approval of the February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to build a 55-foot LED digital billboard at 14879 Carmenita Road. The applicant seeks a Sign Use Permit and a Development Agreement to vest approvals and provide public benefits. Staff recommends approval of both items.

• Sign Use Permit No. 321 for a 55-foot LED digital off-premise billboard at 14879 Carmenita Road
• Development Agreement No. 2022-02 to vest approvals and ensure public benefits
• Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 23-05 approving the permit and Resolution No. 23-06 recommending City Council approval of the agreement

The Planning Commission approved a sign use permit and recommended a development agreement for a new LED digital off-premise billboard. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes of the February 22, 2023 Special Meeting
• Approved Sign Use Permit No. 321 for a 55-foot LED digital billboard at 14879 Carmenita Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 recommending City Council approval of Development Agreement No. 2022-02 (5-0)

Successor Agency for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will consider two consent calendar items: approving the minutes from its February 7, 2023 regular meeting and approving a warrant register totaling $117,625 for the period February 14–27, 2023. The meeting is hybrid, with remote participation options under Assembly Bill 361.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2023
• Approve warrant register for February 14–27, 2023, totaling $117,625
• Single warrant payment of $117,625 to Norwalk-La Mirada School District for Hoxie Lease/February 2023

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency approved the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes and a warrant register for payments made in February. These items were passed as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved warrant register for February 14 through February 27, 2023 in the amount of $117,625 (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zone change for a site from automobile parking to restricted commercial, and on proposed activities for the 2023/24 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. They will also consider awarding a $187,666 contract for a modular restroom at Bob White Park, confirming $59,044 in emergency door repairs at four parks, and approving a $1,231,940 HOME-ARP budget amendment. Other items include a public safety consultant agreement not to exceed $30,000 and a mural for the Civic Center Parking Structure.

• Zone Change No. 362 to amend zoning from Automobile Parking to Restricted Commercial
• Contract award of $187,666 to Public Restroom Company for modular restroom at Bob White Park
• Confirm emergency door repairs at Gerdes, Holifield, Lakeside, and Norwalk parks for $59,044
• Approve $1,231,940 in HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approve agreement with Dennis H. Kato as Public Safety Consultant, not to exceed $30,000

The City Council approved a zoning change from automobile parking to restricted commercial and appropriated $1,231,940 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for housing. Other actions included awarding a contract for a modular restroom at Bob White Park and approving a public safety consultant agreement.

• Approved Zone Change No. 362 from automobile parking to restricted commercial (3-1)
• Appropriated $1,231,940 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program ARPA funds (4-0)
• Awarded $187,666 contract to Public Restroom Company of Minden, NV for Bob White Park
• Approved $30,000 agreement for Public Safety Consultant Dennis H. Kato (4-0)
• Approved Norwalk Lions Club use of Civic Center Lawn May 22 to June 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Denied claims filed by Alec Borum, Anthony Guereque, and Nelson Munguia
• Confirmed $59,044 for emergency door repairs at four city parks
• Approved mural for the Civic Center Parking Structure (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving a recommendation to the City Council to accept the 2022 Annual Progress Report for the General Plan and Housing Element. The report will then be submitted to state agencies. This is a discussion and recommendation item, not a final decision.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 8, 2023
• Review and recommendation on the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. The commission also voted to recommend that the City Council receive and file the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Approved February 8, 2023 Special Meeting minutes
• Approved recommendation to City Council to receive and file 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Norwalk Housing Authority will consider approving meeting minutes and a warrant run totaling $662,809.13 for housing assistance payments made between January 15 and February 1, 2023. The agenda contains only routine consent calendar items and no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes of January 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve warrant run of $662,809.13 for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payments

The Housing Authority approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting. The board also approved warrant runs totaling $662,809.13 for the period of January 15, 2023, through February 1, 2023.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved warrant runs totaling $662,809.13 (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt General Plan Amendment No. 183 updating the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 cycle, and will consider the FY 2022/23 mid-year budget review and salary schedule amendments. Other items include approving on-call engineering services agreements with ten firms, a $637,100.38 contract with Stantec for facility tenant improvements, and appointments to advisory bodies.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 23-09 for General Plan Amendment No. 183 (Housing Element update, 2021-2029)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 23-10 for FY 2022/23 mid-year budget revisions and Resolution No. 23-11 amending salary schedules
• Approval of agreements with ten firms for on-call engineering design and project management services (three-year term)
• Agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for $637,100.38 for design and construction drawings at Transportation/Public Services Facility
• Approval of payroll for Jan 22 – Feb 4, 2023 totaling $1,072,272.65 and commercial demands of $2,461,139.21

City Council adopted a General Plan amendment to update the Housing Element for the sixth cycle. The council also approved mid-year budget revisions and updated the salary schedule for various city employees. Additionally, agreements for on-call engineering services and facility design were authorized.

• Approved General Plan Amendment No. 183 to update the Housing Element (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-10 for FY 2022/23 mid-year budget amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-11 amending the FY 2022/23 salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved $637,100.38 agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for facility tenant improvements (5-0)
• Approved agreements with 10 firms for on-call engineering and project management services
• Approved payroll of $1,072,272.65 and commercial demands of $2,461,139.21 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-13 for destruction of obsolete records (5-0)
• Directed staff to hold study sessions with Council instead of establishing a Homeless Plan Ad Hoc Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal by Shapell Properties to redevelop an 8.06-acre site at 11600 Alondra Boulevard into a mixed-use development with 209 dwelling units and 3,056 square feet of commercial flex space. The project requires a zone change, conditional use permit, and precise development plan. Staff recommends approval.

• Zone Change No. 362 to rezone portions of the site from Automobile Parking (P) to Restricted Commercial (C-1)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 1029 for a mixed-use development in the C-1 zone
• Precise Development Plan No. 2043 for a three-story building with 209 units and commercial space
• Mitigated Negative Declaration recommended for environmental review
• Approval of minutes from the January 25, 2023 special meeting

The Planning Commission approved a request to redevelop an 8.06-acre property into a three-story mixed-use project. The development will include 209 dwelling units and 3,056 square feet of flex commercial space.

• Approved minutes of the January 25, 2023 Special Meeting
• Recommended City Council approval of Zone Change No. 362 and Mitigated Negative Declaration (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1029 subject to revised conditions (5-0)
• Approved Precise Development Plan No. 2043 subject to revised conditions (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving an option agreement with Primestor Development to exchange city-owned parcels for property on San Antonio Drive as part of the Heart of Norwalk project. The agenda also includes closed-session negotiations on three property deals and a lawsuit against Cerritos, plus consent items such as payroll, commercial demands, and a bus-stop assessment contract.

• Option agreement with Primestor Development to exchange city-owned parcels (APNs 8056-015-900, 8056-015-901) for property at 13400 San Antonio Drive
• Closed-session negotiations on Front Street properties, Metropolitan State Hospital land, and Norwalk Entertainment District parcels
• Closed-session litigation: Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (Case No. 22STCV33737)
• Agreement with Precision Material Management for bus-stop assessment and inventory, not to exceed $39,898
• Resolution to apply for CalHome Program grant funding from California HCD

Successor Agency for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will consider approving meeting minutes and a warrant register totaling $118,625 for the period January 10–30, 2023. Both items are on the consent calendar and are routine matters.

• Approve minutes of the January 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve warrant register for January 10–30, 2023, totaling $118,625

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency approved two routine consent calendar items. These included the approval of the January 17, 2023, meeting minutes and a warrant register.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved warrant register for January 10 through January 30, 2023, totaling $118,625 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving an option agreement with Primestor Development for a property exchange within the Heart of Norwalk project area, involving city-owned parcels and land at 13400 San Antonio Drive. The agenda also includes closed-session negotiations on three real estate deals and a lawsuit against Cerritos, plus consent items such as payroll, commercial demands, and a bus stop assessment contract.

• Option agreement with Primestor Development for exchange of city-owned parcels (APNs 8056-015-900, 8056-015-901) for property at 13400 San Antonio Drive
• Closed session: negotiations on Front Street properties, Metropolitan State Hospital portion, and Norwalk Entertainment District
• Closed session: existing litigation Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (Case No. LASC 22STCV33737)
• Consent item: agreement with Precision Material Management for bus stop assessment and inventory, not to exceed $39,898
• Resolution to apply for CalHome program grant funding from California Department of Housing and Community Development

The City Council approved an option agreement with Primestor Development, LLC to exchange city-owned parcels for property at 13400 San Antonio Drive. The council also approved several routine financial payments and a transit consulting agreement.

• Approved property exchange with Primestor Development, LLC for Heart of Norwalk project (5-0)
• Approved $1,079,636.05 payroll for Jan 8–Jan 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $5,422,996.13 warrant register for Jan 10–Jan 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied claims filed by Mercury Insurance for Brent Allen and Mercedes Valencia (5-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Precision Material Management, LLC up to $39,898 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07 to destroy obsolete City Clerk Department records (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-08 to apply for CalHOME program grant funding (5-0)
• Re-appointed and made new appointments to Advisory Bodies for terms ending Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal to redevelop 8.06 acres at 11600 Alondra Boulevard into a mixed-use development with 209 dwelling units and 3,056 square feet of commercial space. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to February 8, 2023. The Commission will also hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending City Council approval of the Sixth Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element Update.

• Continued public hearing for Zone Change No. 362, Conditional Use Permit No. 1029, and Precise Development Plan No. 2043 for a 209-unit mixed-use project at 11600 Alondra Boulevard.
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 183 to update the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 cycle.
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 23-04 to recommend City Council approval of the Housing Element Update.
• Approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting of January 11, 2023.

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23-04 to recommend City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 183 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. A public hearing for a mixed-use development at 11600 Alondra Boulevard was continued to February 8, 2023.

• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 Special Meeting
• Continued public hearing for Zone Change No. 362, CUP No. 1029, and PDP No. 2043 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-04 recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 183 (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will reorganize by electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. It will also approve meeting minutes and warrants totaling $1,328,334.05 for housing assistance payments.

• Reorganization to elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting
• Approval of warrant runs totaling $1,328,334.05 for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payments

The Housing Authority reorganized its leadership and approved routine financial warrants. Meeting minutes from November 15, 2022, were also approved.

• Selected Vice Chair Valencia as Chair (6-0)
• Selected Commissioner Rios as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved warrant runs from November 15, 2022, through January 1, 2023, totaling $1,328,334.05 (6-0)

Successor Agency for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency will consider consent items including meeting minutes, a $117,625 warrant register, and a resolution authorizing facsimile signatures for Chair Ana Valencia and Finance Officer Jana Stuard. The board will also receive and file the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Warrant register totaling $117,625 for the period November 29, 2022 through January 9, 2023
• Resolution No. SA 23-01 authorizing banks to honor checks with facsimile signatures of Chair Valencia and Finance Officer Stuard
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to be submitted to the Oversight Board and Department of Finance
• Proposed administrative budgets for the six-month fiscal periods July-December 2023 and January-June 2024

The Successor Agency to the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency approved a warrant register and adopted a resolution regarding facsimile signatures. The board also received and filed the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and administrative budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved warrant register for Nov 29, 2022 through Jan 9, 2023 totaling $117,625 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-01 authorizing banks to honor facsimile signatures (5-0)
• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved administrative budgets for two six-month periods from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including payroll and commercial demands. The meeting includes discussions on playground equipment installations, local street rehabilitations, and security surveillance camera projects.

• Acceptance of KASA Construction, Inc. work for median and turf replacement on Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, and Rosecrans Avenue for $245,896.42
• Name change for playground equipment installation at Bob White, New River, Vista Verde, Norwalk, and Holifield Parks totaling $1,386,072
• Budget amendment for Cable Television Production Control Room upgrade of $350,332 and agreement with VMI, Inc. for $291,942.74
• Contract award to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for local street rehabilitation in the amount of $956,000
• Contract award to Milcon Systems, Inc. for Pour-N-Play playground surfacing at Gerdes, Glazier, Lakeside, and Ramona Parks for $316,328.96

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including security upgrades for twelve city parks and playground equipment installations. The council also authorized payroll and commercial demands totaling over $7.4 million and denied three claims against the city.

• Approved $3,026,936 contract with ConvergeOne for park security cameras and Wi-Fi (5-0)
• Approved $1,386,072 for playground equipment at five city parks
• Awarded $956,000 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for local street rehabilitation
• Approved $316,328.96 for playground surfacing at four city parks
• Denied claims filed by Luis Alfonso Rivas, Ricardo Sanchez, and Allison Santoyo
• Approved payroll totaling $3,119,712.24 across three periods
• Approved commercial demands totaling $6,400,943.72
• Approved MOU with Landify for Holifield Park Expansion (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Norwalk Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change, conditional use permit, and precise development plan for a mixed-use development at 11600 Alondra Boulevard. The project would redevelop an 8.06-acre site into 209 dwelling units and 3,056 square feet of commercial flex space. Staff recommends approval of all three items, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• Zone Change No. 362 to rezone portions of the site from Automobile Parking (P) to Restricted Commercial (C-1)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 1029 to allow a mixed-use development in the C-1 zone
• Precise Development Plan No. 2043 for a three-story building with 209 dwelling units and 3,056 sq ft of commercial flex space
• Mitigated Negative Declaration recommended for environmental review
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2022 special meeting

The Planning Commission continued a request to redevelop an 8.06-acre property into a mixed-use project with 209 dwelling units and commercial space. The item was postponed to address parking concerns. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2022 Special Meeting
• Continued Zone Change No. 362, CUP No. 1029, and PDP No. 2043 for 11600 Alondra Boulevard to January 25, 2023 (3-2)