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City Council
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
5:00PM
ROLL CALL
Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Ted Hoffman, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.9(c) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Three Cases
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Real Property Negotiation
Property: APN's 119-020-015 and 119-020-022
City Negotiator: City Manager Andy Okoro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Real Property Negotiation
Property: Lot D
City Negotiator: City Manager Andy Okoro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Harper stated there were no reportable actions taken in closed sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Greg Newton
INVOCATION
Pastor Brittian Bowman, Community Church of Norco
PRESENTATIONS
Historic Preservation Commission - Horseweek Activities Historic Preservation Commission Chair Carolyn Morse gave an update on the Allen Historical Community Room and Horseweek historic program cover posters that were donated.
Community Emergency Response Team
Update
Dr. Sigrid Williams from Norco College presented CERT program being established by Norco College in collaboration with 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
a)
Approval of Consent Calendar
Staff removed Item 2E from the agenda, Council Member Hoffman pulled Item 2C for discussion and Community Member Lacey Matson requested that Item 2G be pulled for discussion.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
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 and Special Meeting Minutes Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2022 and Special Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2022.
2.D.
Confirmation of Kosmont Realty Corporation as Broker to Sell Successor Agency Property in Compliance with Applicable Legal Requirements Action: The Successor Agency Board to the former Norco Community Redevelop Agency (RDA) confirmed Kosmont Realty Corporation (KRC) as its broker to market and sell the remaining Long-Range Property Management Plan vacant parcel located at 1695 Hidden Valley in the City of Norco, in compliance with applicable legal requirements related to the dissolution of the former RDA. carried
2.E.
Change Order for Additional Work needed at Nellie Weaver Hall for the Exterior Painting Project.
Staff requested that this item be removed from agenda.
Action: Item was removed from agenda.
2.F.
New Observance Request: Day of the Child
Action: Approved the subcommittee's recommendation to recognize Day of the Child. carried
2.H.
Acceptance of the Wayne Makin Slurry Seal Project as Complete.
Action: Accepted Wayne Makin Slurry Seal Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.C.
Addendum No. 1 to Lease Agreement with the Norco Fair Committee for a Community Fair at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center Council Member Hoffman had questions.
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
Gonzalo Murillo spoke in support of the extension of the lease agreement with the Norco Fair Committee.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HOFFMAN/NEWTON Approve Addendum No. 1 for a Lease Agreement Extension with the Norco Fair Committee for a community fair at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.G.
Approval of Employee-Employer Relations Resolution
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
Lacey Matson spoke regarding issues that the Union has with Resolution and the City not scheduling a meet and consult with the Union.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Council Member Aleman asked for clarification on the meet and consult and meet and confer.
City Attorney Harper clarified.
Following further discussion motion was made.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/NEWTON Adopt R
esolution No. 2022-20,
to implement Chapter 10, Division 2, Title 1 of The Government Code of the State of California Relative To Employee-Employer Relations, and repeal Resolution No. 71-8.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Thompson spoke regarding items that are heard by the Planning Commission should have the grading plans included and the Architectural Review Committee should include residents.
Geoff Kahan spoke regarding Samuel that passed last year June 22, and donated his liver to Mr. Kahan. He also reminded Council and the Community that April is Donate Life Month and to please sign up as a donor.
Greg Bowen spoke regarding Rodeo Rates and funding from the City.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance No. 1080, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California approving Zone Code Amendment 2021-04.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance No. 1080, Second Reading, approving Zone Amendment 2021-04, amending Chapters 18.02 "Definitions", 18.17 "R-3 Low-Density Multi-Family Residential"' and 18.64 "Housing Development Overlay Zone", to be compliant with state law for projects that require ministerial approval, and to codify development guidelines/standards for projects in the Housing Development Overlay Zone (HDO). The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
5.B.
Ordinance No. 1081, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, Amending Norco Municipal Code Section 6.42.300 “Composting” to allow composting on Residential Properties. Code Amendment 2022-02.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance No. 1081, Second Reading, Amending Norco Municipal Code Section 6.42.300 “Composting” to allow composting on Residential Properties. Code Amendment 2022-02. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A.
Creation of City Council Subcommittee to Review and Recommend the Structure, Composition and Role and Responsibilities for the Economic Development Advisory Council City Manager Okoro presented report regarding the creation of a City Council Subcommittee to review and recommend the structure, composition and role and responsibilities for the Economic Development Advisory Council.
Council Member Hoffman asked about a timeline.
City Manager Okoro stated he would expect 60 days.
Mayor Newton called on the Council Members for volunteers to serve.
Council Member Hoffman and Council Member Aleman volunteered to serve.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HOFFMAN/GRUNDMEYER Appoint Council Members Hoffman and Aleman to serve on a City Council Subcommittee that will work with staff to review, and recommend the structure, composition and the role and responsibilities for the Economic Development Advisory Council. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6.B.
Authorizing Appropriation as determined by City Council from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Allocation to provide Financial Assistance in Support of City Co-Sponsored Community Events.
City Manager Okoro presented a report on appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide financial assistance in support of City co-sponsored community events to non-profit groups that have been affected by Covid-19.
Council Members Aleman and Bash had questions and concerns that were addressed by staff.
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
Denise Sutherland Treasurer of Lake Norconia Club, RURAL, and Norco Fair, spoke regarding the losses from Covid and how important the funding would be.
Diane Summers volunteer spoke in support of funding the non-profits to help with the losses from Covid.
Bonnie Slager spoke in support of funding non-profits for the 3 large events.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Council Member Bash spoke in support.
Council Member Aleman spoke in support of this item and asked that there be a formal process added for these requests.
Council Member Hoffman discussed bleachers.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer discussed using rental bleachers to see what will work best for all events and then purchasing them permanent in the future.
Mayor Newton spoke about investing in the Bleachers, utilizing the rentals at this time.
Following further discussion about the rental of bleachers for the three major events at Ingalls Event Center, motion was made to reimburse the cost of the bleachers to Norco Horseweek, Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo and Norco Fair Committees.
M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON City Council to reimburse the cost of the Bleacher Rental for Norco Horseweek, Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo and Norco Fair Committees to support their 2022 annual events at Ingalls Event Center; adopt as appropriate Resolution No. 2022-21 to provide financial assistance from ARPA funds.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
ALEMAN, NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6.C.
City Hall Exterior Signage
Facilities Director Hamilton presented report on the City Hall exterior signage.
Mayor and City Council discussed the options presented.
Following discussion motion was made to choose Option B.
M/S HOFFMAN/NEWTON
Approve the recommended City Hall Signage Plan; approve Option A or B for the City Hall Logos The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A.
Consideration of the addition of a Tree Irrigation Project on Hillside Avenue (Fifth St. to Sixth St.) to approved Measure R funded projects for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Public Works Director presented report regarding the addition of a Tree Irrigation Project on Hillside Avenue to the approved Measure R Funded projects for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Mayor Newton had questions that were addressed by staff.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing.
Council Member Bash made a motion to approve this item.
Council Member Aleman had further questions and concerns.
Mayor Bash rescinded his motion.
Council Member
Aleman discussed a possible rebate program for the tree program.
Mayor Newton and Council Members discussed the item further and motion was made to approve the item and directed staff to look into rebate program in the future.
M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON Adopt Resolution No. 2022-22, to add a Tree Irrigation Project on Hillside Avenue (Fifth St. to Sixth St.) to the Measure R Capital Improvement Budget for FY 2021-2022; approve a purchase order amount of $65,544
to Nova Landscape Group, authorize the City Manager to issue change orders up to 10 percent of the purchase order amount and direct staff to research a rebate program and bring back to Council at a later date. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7.B.
First Reading, Ordinance 1082 (City of Norco): A City initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Section 18.30.35 “Mobile Home, Temporary Use for the Elderly”, to eliminate temporary housing; superseded by NMC Section 18.30.46 “Accessory Dwelling Units”. Zone Code Amendment 2022-01 Planning Director Robles
presented report regarding an Ordinance to amend Norco Municipal Code Section 18.30.35 “Mobile Home, Temporary Use for the Elderly”, to eliminate temporary housing.
Council Members Hoffman and Bash had questions that were addressed by staff.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing.
Following further discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adopt Ordinance 1082, for First Reading, amending Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Section 18.30.35 “Mobile Home, Temporary Use for the Elderly”, to eliminate temporary second units; and schedule the Second Reading on April 20, 2022. Zone Code Amendment 2022-01. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, AND BASH
NOES:
HOFFMAN
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Community Services Director Anglin discussed the City events held through out the City over the past weekend.
Council Member Hoffman discussed Riley Gym and adding ads to the side of the building.
Council Member Bash asked that staff begin talking about City of Norco 100th Anniversary Events.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk