GOVERNMENT

CITY OF NORWALK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 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 will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The AAP establishes strategies for the next program year and identifies specific projects and activities that will be undertaken.

For FY 2026-2027, the City of Norwalk will receive $953,352 in CDBG funds through its entitlement grant, estimated program income of $25,000, and carryover funds from the prior year of $100,000. In addition, the City will receive $263,328.03 of HOME entitlement funds, estimated program income of $25,000, and carryover funds from prior years of $998,732.18.

The following table lists the proposed activities for FY 2026/27:

Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. The agenda report for the above-described project 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: Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Bethani Cardenas, Housing Manager, at (562) 929-5951 or bcardenas@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 Department at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or the time when services are needed will assist the City staff in ensuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide participation in the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification.

Dated this 17th day of April 2026.

Theresa Devoy, CMC

City Clerk

The Norwalk Patriot

4/17/26