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e norwalk.orgNo The official communityr publicationwalk of Norwalk, California November 2019, Volume 40,Now#11 Residents Have Opportunity to Ensure the City's Fiscal Future orwalk is a safe, family-oriented and businesses rely on. A recent community City Invites the Community to community. Our City prides itself survey discussed at the October 15 Council on providing exceptional public meeting indicated that residents believe “Honor our Heroes” safetyN and neighborhood services that are Norwalk needs additional funding to maintain on Veterans Day responsive to the community. From the City services. On Monday, November 11, the City Council and staff at all levels, to the volunteers The City Council has considered placing of Norwalk, in partnership with American that serve on our commissions, everyone is a measure before voters on the March Legion Post 359, presents the annual committed to a strong future for Norwalk. 2020 ballot to take the City’s sales tax Veterans Day program, which serves to But, like many neighboring cities we face from the current rate of 9.5% to 10.25%. honor the brave men and women of our challenges. Based on current projections, the It is estimated that such a measure could armed forces. The keynote speakers will City’s budget is forecasted to go into deficit generate approximately $7 million annually be Petty Officer Third Class, Fernando in 2021 and the deficit is estimated to grow to support local services. Lopez, US Navy and Signal Support from over $2 million to almost $18 million in Any money generated from this measure Systems Specialist, Andy Morales, US just five years. would go to the City’s general fund, which Army. City Council will also present How we got here is simple – the State the City Council could use to support all City Hometown Heroes banners to residents has reduced funding that we’ve used for services. This may include neighborhood currently serving in the military. The community services, and the demand and services like gang prevention and youth event begins at 11 a.m. in front of the cost for these high-quality City services anti-violence programs, repairs to streets and Freedom Memorial Art Installation at City continues to grow. This combination has sidewalks, parks and recreation programs Hall, and is free and open to the public. created a revenue situation that threatens and facilities, and homeless prevention Refreshments will be served. For more the City’s ability to maintain services that services, as well as expanding important information, please call Public Affairs at support the quality of life enjoyed by Norwalk emergency services like traffic and pedestrian 562-929-5735. residents. safety. Without additional revenue, the City In an effort to address fiscal challenges, may have to reduce these services. the City has taken multiple actions over the The sales tax measure would help past several years to keep expenditures in address the revenue challenges, and would line with revenues while striving to maintain include independent financial audits with high-quality services. Despite the progress all funds locally controlled. Ultimately any we have made, more is needed. measure would have to be approved by One potential solution to help ensure our voters. fiscal future is to identify ways to generate The City continues to explore all options Snow Fest & Tree more revenue, including through a voter- to protect and maintain the community Lighting Ceremony approved sales tax. Revenue from such a services that make Norwalk a special place Saturday, December 7 measure could help maintain the public safety to live and work. Snow Fest: 12 - 6 p.m. and neighborhood services that residents Tree Lighting: 6 - 8 p.m. Norwalk City Hall Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Community Forum Bring your entire family to the City Hall As we near the end of 2019, the provide vital feedback necessary for Lawn on Saturday, December 7 and experience City of Norwalk invites residents stronger, safer neighborhoods a California Snow Fest! We’ll have snow slides, and business partners to a and the prosperity of our City. a snow play area, game booths, a holiday Community Forum on The event will begin with train ride, craft tents, face painting, and much Saturday, November 16 short presentations on more! Local entertainers will perform on stage at 10 a.m. in the Multi- services/programs and throughout the event and food will be available Purpose Room at Waite will be followed by an for purchase. After sundown, join the Norwalk Middle School, located open floor discussion. City Council as they ring in the holiday season at 14320 S. Norwalk Information on the by lighting our 30 foot Christmas tree! For more Boulevard. The forum, or upcoming Census 2020 information, please call 562-929-5702. town-hall meeting, reflects will also be available. Schedule: 12 - 5 p.m. City Council’s ongoing Light refreshments will be Snow Slides, Snow Play Area, Game Booths, commitment to provide for served. Translation services Holiday, Train Rides, Face Painting, enhanced opportunities for will be available for residents Arts and Crafts, and Food open dialogue with the community who speak Spanish. For more Booths Open: 12 - 6 p.m. on quality of life issues at varied information, please call Public Affairs Stage Entertainment: 6 p.m. locations and times. Share your concerns and at 562-929-5735. Santa Arrives: 6:15 - 8 p.m. Los residentes están invitados a compartir dialogo con el Concilio de Norwalk en un Foro Comunitario el sábado, 16 de noviembre a las 10 a.m. en la Santa Visits & Stage Entertainment escuela Waite. Habrá servicios de traducción. Norwalk City Hall Hours of Operation Norwalk City Council City of Norwalk PRSRT STD Mayor Margarita L. Rios US Postage Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. PAID Vice Mayor Luigi Vernola Permit No. 1139 Alternating Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Norwalk, CA 90650 Whittier, CA Saturday & Sundays Closed Councilmember Tony Ayala Councilmember Jennifer Perez To Postal Patron Phone 562-929-5700 Councilmember Leonard Shryock Keepin' it Local: New and Coming Soon THE COVE LA FITNESS Since the adoption of the Economic CHICK-FIL-A Development Opportunities Plan on October 5 2, 2018, the City has expanded its business 605 Y 5 PANERA BREAD porfolio. Check out our map to see the latest DA DON'S TERIYAKI and upcoming businesses! STUDEBAKER PIONEER Our efforts to diversify businesses have FIREST ORR & ALK made us a finalist in the 2019 Los Angeles ONE OOMFIELD BL County Economic Development Corporation NORW Most Business Friendly City award. Stay tuned IMPERIAL THE BUFFALO SPOT CC PHO for the results! CITY HALL 2 As part of the effort to diversify the business LA MICHOACANA ZEN'S TEA HOUSE community, the City continues to work on the Natural Fruit Economic Development Nodes. Check out the FOSTER FOSTER graphic below to learn more about the vision for HOLA PHO SUSHI JOINT LA MICHOACANA the nodes. USA 4 Desde la adopción del Plan de Oportunidades Económicas en octubre SANONIO 2018, la ciudad ha aumentado su portafolio de negocios. Mire nuestro 3 ANT mapa para ver los recientes y próximos negocios. ROSECRANS 1 IMPERIAL FLORIST ALK 6 5 SCHEDULED TO OOMFIELD OPEN NORW EXCELSIOR BL DULCE CANELLA 1 TACOS GAVILAN 605 2 STINKIN CRAWFISH PIONEER 3 BURGER IM SHOEMAKER STUDEBAKER ALONDRA 4 GROCERY OUTLET SMART CHOICES SUPERMARKET 5 PICK UP STIX 6 LA JARA BREWERY 166TH Norwalk Economic Nodes Civic Center/Entertainment San Antonio/ Professional Office/ District Node Firestone Node Development Center Node Having AMC, DoubleTree and The City is working on Commonly known as Norwalk Fitness Village, City Hall, the City is working to grant deployment for the area features: L.A. Fitness, Chick-fil-A and masterplan the area. The City Firestone Corridor to Panera Bread. Coming soon, residents will see has entered into an Exclusive activate development. Pick Up Stix and professional office space. Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Primestor. New restaurants in the area include: Don’s Teriyaki, CC Pho, The Buffalo Spot and reopening of IHOP. The City is also evaluating steps to make the Entertainment District more walkable and the feasibility of adding an additional hotel. Alondra/Pioneer Node The City is seeking Five Points development for retail Node and residential spaces, Geographically including master plan of centered in the adjacent parcels. City, the area yields potential Tank Farm Node to attract additional retail, The City has entered restaurant, and into an ENA with Lewis service uses. Group of Companies 605 FWY/Firestone Node Coming soon to masterplan the This active retail center will expand Grocery Outlet site for potential to attract additional retail and and Burger IM. sports center/retail/ commercial businesses. commercial/office and open space for California the community. Front Street Youth 105 FWY/ Node Authority Studebaker Node The City is Node This area is recognized as a working to The City has entered into an ENA with Lewis transit hub with potential for revitalize Management Corporation to master plan a transit oriented development. the area for transit oriented community. Assembly Bill 518 The City is currently in potential is scheduled to be considered by the State discussions with Caltrans and walkable Assembly and State Representatives for the City LA County Metro, the site owner shopping and to purchase site from the State. and operator respectively. dining. COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE Preparing the Community for Encounters with Coyotes Like many surrounding communities, the City of Norwalk is experiencing Back to School encounters with coyotes in its neighborhoods. To address the community's Shopping Spree concerns, the City Council adopted the Coyote Coexistence and Management Plan on October 1.