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City Council
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:04 PM
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 One Case
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Real Property Negotiation
Property: APN's 133-200-022 and 131-130-025
City Negotiator: City Manager Andy Okoro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
a)
Request to add additional closed sessions items and provide additional language to the current Closed Sessions.
City Attorney Harper requested to add one Case relating to Frontier Homes and make change to the current Closed Session §
54956.9(c).
City Manager Okoro requested to add
§
54956.9 (d)(1) relating to PERB LA.
M/S NEWTON/ALEMAN Add Closed Session items
§
54956.9(d)(2) and
§
54956.9(e)(4)(5) relating to Frontier Homes, LLC and
§
54956.9(d)(1) PERB LA - CE - 1575 - M and correct
§
54956.9 (c) to
§
54956.9(d)(2) and
§
54956.9(e)(1). The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION
7:11 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 Pro Tem Grundmeyer
INVOCATION
Alexandru Frumusanu
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PRESENTATIONS
Community Spirit Award:
Karlene Allen
Mayor Newton presented the Community Spirit award to Karlene Allen for her dedication to community service and to the betterment of the City of Norco.
Proclamations:
The Day of the Child
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer presented a Proclamation to Erica Warner from the Corona-Norco Unified School District recognizing April 23, 2022 as the Day of the Child.
National Volunteer Month
Mayor Newton called upon Marilyn Gursha, Norvah Williams, Jim Sassin, Dave Spratley and Bonnie Slager to receive a Proclamation on behalf of the community recognizing April as National Volunteer Month.
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 as Presented.
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN Approval of 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 Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2022
2.C.
Acceptance of the Norco Hills Road Parkway Improvements Project as Complete.
Action: Accepted the Norco Hills Road Parkway Improvements Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.D.
Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2022 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2022.
2.E.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for Fire Station 47 Flooring Project, and Appropriation of Additional Funds from Fire Improvement Fund to Cover Cost and Contingency.
Action:
1) Awarded contract to Inland Flooring Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station 47 Flooring Project in the amount of $174,688 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract amount. 2) Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-23
to appropriate additional Fire Improvement Funds (142) in the amount of $45,157 to cover the cost of the project including potential contingency.
2.F.
2021 General Annual Progress Report (APR), for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Action: Received and Filed
2.G.
Consider updating the name of the "Bob and Karlene Allen Historical Community Room" Action: Approved the new name as “Bob and Karlene Allen Heritage Room” as recommended by the Historical Preservation Commission
2.H.
Acceptance of Fortuna Et Al. Street Improvements Project as Complete.
Action: Accepted the Fortuna Et Al Street Improvements Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.I.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on March 9, 2022 Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on March 9, 2022.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager spoke regarding Norco Horseman's Association 2022 Ten Most Needed Trail Improvements.
She provided a list to City Council.
Mayor asked Andy to provide an update on Items 8 and 9 on the list.
Mike Williams spoke regarding Inland Empire Harley Davidson Group West Coast Thunder Memorial Ride and using Norco for a Poker Ride Stop.
Mike Thompson asked that additional review of code section regarding accessory dwelling units. He is concerned about set backs and the PAKA.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance No. 1082, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, amending Norco Municipal Code Section 18.30.35 “Mobile Home, Temporary Use for the Elderly”, to eliminate temporary second units. Zone Code Amendment 2022-01.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1082, Second Reading, amending Norco Municipal Code Section
18.30.35 “Mobile Home, Temporary Use for the Elderly”, to eliminate temporary second units. 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
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A.
Street name discussion for the main entrance of the Palomino Ranch Project.
Public Works Director Blais presented report on naming the entrance of Palomino Ranch Project after the Eisen Family.
Mayor Newton and City Council Members were concerned that this item did not go to Streets and Trails Commission first, concerned they name was not specific enough to the family and what discussion was had with the family on the street name.
Public Works Director Blais answered questions and discussed concerns.
Following discussion the Mayor and City Council recommended to send the item to Streets and Trails with suggestions on names from the family and bring back to City Council for final approval.
M/S NEWTON/BASH to send the item to Streets and Trails Commission with suggestions on names from the Eisen family and bring back to City Council for final approval. 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
Council Member Hoffman spoke regarding bus transportation and school traffic. He asked that Community Services Director look into the Corona Cruisers program with RTA. He also spoke in regards to supporting West Coast Thunder Memorial Ride.
Council Member Robin thanked the Horseweek Committee for their event and hardwork. Asked that a discussion of closing Crestview Drive at North and adding restrictive signage at Seventh and Eighth Streets be agendized at a future City Council meeting.
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for the Easter Egg Hunt, organization and hardwork.
She asked to agendize discussion to formalize policy and procedures for non-profit groups soliciting support by City Council at a future City Council meeting.
Kevin Bash discussed cottage kitchens in the city and asked that a discussion be agendized at a future City Council meeting. He also discussed the RTRP project and the undergrounding of the lines.
He asked that the City send a letter of opposition of RTRP and that the City notify the Community of the City of Riverside City Council discussion of the topic at the City of Riverside City Council meeting on May 10, 2022.
City Manager Okoro stated that a letter can be addressed to the City Council of the City of Riverside and the information will be included in our Top Stories for the Community to attend meeting in Riverside or write or call in.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH to agendize discussion to close Crestview Drive at North and restrictive signage at Seventh and Eighth Streets. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
M/S ALEMAN/NEWTON to agendize discussion on setting Policy and Procedures for Non-Profit groups soliciting support from City Council. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
M/S BASH/NEWTON to agendize discussion regarding Cottage Kitchens at a future City Council meeting. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk