GOVERNMENT

CITY OF NORWALK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

Place: City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

Description: The City Council of the City of Norwalk will conduct a public hearing for review and adoption of an amendment the 2021-2029 Housing Element (“HE”) in accordance with the obligations set forth in Section 22.a.iv of the Stipulated Final Judgment and Order (Case No. 24STCP03551) (“Settlement Agreement”) filed on September 5, 2025. This is to ensure continuous certification of Norwalk’s HE, which was recertified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on September 19, 2025.

Environmental Review Information: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project will qualify for the Common Sense Exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The Housing Element is a policy document and therefore, no development is being proposed as part of this project. The amendment to the Housing Element to comply with the Settlement Agreement would not result in physical environmental impacts.

Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. The agenda report for the above-described matter may be reviewed at the City’s webpage at: https://www.norwalk.org/government/agenda_minutes_and_videos.php. Written comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: Attention City Clerk at the address noted above or by email to Clerk@norwalkca.gov. You may watch the meeting on Charter Channel 3, Verizon Fios Channel 32, or livestream through the City’s website. If you challenge the proposed matter, you may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing.

More Information: Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager at (562) 929-5741; or nlee@norwalkca.gov

Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification.

Dated this 8th day of October 2026.

Theresa Devoy, CMC

City Clerk

The Norwalk Patriot

10/9/26