MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Ted Hoffman, Council Member
a) Adding One Case of Anticipated Litigation to Closed Session.
Deputy City Attorney Burns requested to add One Case of Anticipated Litigation to Closed Sessions.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN to add One Case of Anticipated Litigation to the Closed Session Calendar. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.9(c) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Three Cases
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APN 125-100-046
City Negotiator: City Manager Andy Okoro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Colin Burns stated there were no reportable actions taken in closed session.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Greg Newton
INVOCATION Pastor Caleb Booth
Turning Point Church
PRESENTATIONS
Community Spirit Award - John and Joanne Aikens
Council Member Bash presented the Community Spirit award to John and Joanne for their dedication to community service and to the betterment of the City of Norco.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards and community organizations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN approve the Consent Calendar Items as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ALEMAN, HOFFMAN, BASH, NEWTON, AND GRUNDMEYER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN:NONE
2.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2022
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2.C. Proclamation of Local Emergency Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) 30- day review.
Action: The City Council reviewed Proclamation of Local Emergency Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), continued Local Emergency and asked staff to return to City Council in thirty days, or soon thereafter, for review until emergency is terminated.
2.D. Accept State of California Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funds in the amount of $194,308 and appropriate funds for the Playground Equipment Replacement Project.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-03, accepting State of California Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Funds in the amount of $194,308 and appropriated funds for revenue and expenditure for the Playground Equipment Replacement Project.
2.E. City of Norco’s 2021 Sewer System Management Plan Audit as required by State Order 2006-0003
Action: Received and filed the City of Norco’s 2021 Sewer System Management Plan Audit as required by State Order 2006-0003
2.F. Final Parcel Map 38021, located at 1004 Parkridge Avenue.
Action: Approved Final Parcel Map 38021, located at 1004 Parkridge Avenue, and authorized the City Clerk to sign the map.
2.G. Acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the Norconian Drive Pavement Resurfacing Project (Fifth Street to Norco Drive)
Action: Accepted bids and awarded a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Norconian Drive Pavement Resurfacing Project (Fifth Street to Norco Drive) in the amount of $264,000; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.H. Designation of Applicant’s Agents for the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Action: Adopted Resolution 2022-04, to approve the City Manager, Public Works Director, Community Services Director, and Finance Director as Designated Applicant Agents for the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
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for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
2.I. Acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the Fortuna Et Al. Street Improvements Project
Action: Accepted bids and awarded a contract to Copp Contracting, Inc. for the Fortuna Et Al. Street Improvements Project in the amount of $183,037; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.J. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2021 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2021.
2.K. Amend FY 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include additional funding for the Slurry Seal Project; and acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the Slurry Seal Project.
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05 to increase FY 2022-2026 CIP funding in the amount of $13,000 for the FY 2021-2022 Slurry Seal Project; and accepted bids and awarded a contract to All American Asphalt for the FY 2021-2022 Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $147,435; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Naylor spoke regarding trail fencing and parking on the trails.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A. Ordinance No. 1078, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California approving Zone Amendment 2021-04 Following discussion motion was made.
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M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Ordinance No. 1078, Second Reading, approving Zone Amendment 2021-04, a proposal to add the Housing Development Overlay (HDO) Zone on property generally located at the southeast intersection of Second and River Road, consisting of four parcels totaling 14.57 acres (APNs 119-020- 015, -021, -022 and -023) and with an underlying commercial-general (C-G) Zoning designation. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A. Approval of the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for facilities, programs and services regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
City Manager Okoro presented report regarding the approval of the SelfEvaluation and Transition Plan for facilities, programs and services regarding compliance with he Americans with Disabilities Act. He introduced the consultants that worked on the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer had questions regarding working with Norco College on braille and large print options.
Kathy Oswold from Miller Architectural Corporation and David SanFilippo ADA consultant answered questions.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HOFFMAN/BASH Adopt Resolution 2022-06 approving the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for public facilities, programs and services regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
6.B. Adoption of the Temescal Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Public Works Director Blais presented report regarding the Temescal Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and introduced Melissa Estrada-Maravilla from the City of Corona and Chad Taylor from Todd Groundwater to present presentation.
Melissa Estrada-Maravilla presented powerpoint on the Temescal Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. She reviewed the Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Indicators, Projects and Management Actions, and the Temescal GSP Implementation.
Council Members Hoffman and Bash had questions and concerns that were addressed by the consultants.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN Approve Resolution No. 2022-07, adopting the Temescal Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
6.C. Ordinance No. 1079, First Reading: Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 10 “Vehicles and Traffic” to add Chapter 10.06 “Parking Restrictions”, Code Amendment 2022-01.
Public Works Director Blais presented report regarding Ordinance No. 1079, First Reading: Amending Norco Municipal Code Title 10 “Vehicles and Traffic” to add Chapter 10.06 “Parking Restrictions”, Code Amendment 2022-01. He stated that Staff is recommending the City Council add Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Chapter 10.06, “Parking Restrictions” to address the definitions and rules related to, in part, parking in parkways, no parking, and the adoption process
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and documentation of posted parking restrictions. He reviewed that On December 1, 2021, the City Council considered and discussed the adoption of the proposed "Parking Restrictions" and ultimately unanimously approved the first reading of the proposed update to the NMC but, on December 15, 2021, the second reading of the new ordinance was not passed by Council due to a request by Mayor Newton who indicated that even though the businesses were provided letters, he felt there wasn't enough notification to the impacted businesses on Hamner Avenue who would be impacted by the removal of onehour parking. He stated that the Mayor also requested that staff review this item one more time with the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission which was done on January 2, 2022, businesses were noticed of the meeting date for this meeting. He stated that one business owner did attend the meeting and voiced concerns. He stated that the City Attorney did review recommendations.
Mayor Newton had questions, concerns, and asked for clarification.
Public Works Director Blais addressed the questions and discussed the concerns.
Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing.
Linda Dixon discussed her history as a business owner, her opposition to what is being recommended, and asked for the curbs and gutters to be completed before this is considered.
Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing.
Following discussion regarding parking restrictions from East Side of Hamner Avenue from Third Street to Lampton Lane to leave as 1 hour parking unless otherwise posted, motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH Adopt Ordinance No. 1079, First Reading, with amendment to parking restrictions as directed; and schedule the Second Reading for February 2, 2022. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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Public Works Director Blais thanked Council for their support on the action items.
He stated there are many getting started and more in process.
Council Member Hoffman thanked City Manager Okoro and City Staff for sending Todd Shank Parks and Building Superintendent to League of Equestrian Training.
He asked Lt. Rowan about the DUI Check points over the weekend.
Lieutenant Rowan stated that a press release will go out about the DUI Check Points.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer encouraged those who can to donate blood due to a critical shortage of blood.
Council Member Bash remembered Shane Porter.
Mayor Newton asked Chief Veik to talk about Shane Porter.
Chief Veik discussed the passing of Shane Porter and the wonderful man and community member he was.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton closed the meeting at 8:39 p.m. with a moment of silence in honor of Shane Porter.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk