Norco City Council
May 4, 2022

AGENDA
City Council
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL 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

CLOSED SESSION
§54956.9 (d)(2) and 54956.9 (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Once Case
§54956.9 (d)(2) and 54956.9 (e)(4)(5) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Relating to Frontier Homes, LLC
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM

REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Aleman
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel Kitheka
Beacon Hill Assembly of God

1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion. Prior to the motion to consider any action by the presiding governmental body, any public comments on any of the Consent Items will be heard. There will be no separate action unless members of the governmental body or the audience request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be separately considered under Item 3 of the Agenda.

City Council Agenda - May 4, 2022

2.A. Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive 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.

Staff Report - Pdf

2.B. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2022 Staff Report - Pdf

2.C. Annual Adoption of the City Investment Policy
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and Re-adopt the City Investment Policy, No. 208 Staff Report - Pdf

2.D. Award of Contract for Completion of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan RECOMMENDATION:

Award a contract to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan in the amount not to exceed $159,949.

Staff Report - Pdf

2.E. Declaration of Successor Agency Owned Property as Surplus Land RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Successor Agency Board Resolution No. 2022-01 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 122-070-023 and 122-070-026 in the City of Norco Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.) .

Staff Report - Pdf

City Council Agenda - May 4, 2022

2.F. Acceptance of the Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as Complete
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.

Staff Report - Pdf

3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when persons wishing to address the presiding governmental body regarding matters not on the agenda may be heard. Please submit a speaker card to the Meeting Clerk. Please limit comments to three minutes or less. The Ralph M. Brown Act limits the governmental body’s ability to respond to comments on non-agendized matters at the time such comments are made.

The governmental body shall not discuss or act relative to any general public comment.

5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
Order of Presentation for Discussion Items:

1. Staff Report Presentation

2. Council Questions of Staff

3. Public Comment

4. Council Discussion and Action

5.A. Gold Star/Blue Star Families Memorial Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project; and appropriation of funds from the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Fund in the amount of $22,000.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Approve procurement of materials for the installation of irrigation, drainage, retaining walls, and plant materials for the completion of the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Landscaping and Erosion Control Improvement Project in the amount of $22,000.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-24 to approve appropriation of funds from the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Fund in the amount of $22,000 for landscape and erosion control improvements at the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument located at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center.

Staff Report - Pdf

City Council Agenda - May 4, 2022

5.B. Process and Status Review on Accessory Building Regulations RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file, or provide direction to staff as needed.

Staff Report - Pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Order of Presentation for Public Hearing Items:

1. Staff Report Presentation

2. Council Questions of Staff

3. Open Public Hearing
a. Public Comment

4. Close Public Hearing

5. Council Discussion and Action

6.A. General Plan Amendment 2022-01 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Section 3.3.2 of the Land Use Element of the City of Norco General Plan, to include a description of the existing Commercial Community (CC) Land Use designation for the purpose of clarification and consistency within the General Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 2022-25, to approve General Plan Amendment 2022-01.

Staff Report - Pdf

7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

8. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting is encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at (951) 270-5623 or [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to ensure accessibility. Staff reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the presiding governmental body regarding any item on this agenda will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours at Norco City Hall, located at 2870 Clark Avenue in Norco. The meeting is recorded.

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.

RECOMMENDATION:

Waive 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.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Dana Roa, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
SUBJECT:

Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2022 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

Draft City Council - Apr 20 2022 - Minutes (1)

MINUTES
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 session’s 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

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022

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

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022

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

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022

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 setbacks 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.

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022
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.

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022
Council Member Robin thanked the Horseweek Committee for their event and hard work. 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:

City Council Minutes - April 20, 2022
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

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.C.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Lisette Free, Finance Director
Department: Finance
SUBJECT:

Annual Adoption of the City Investment Policy
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve and Re-adopt the City Investment Policy, No. 208 SUMMARY:

This report provides for an annual review and adoption of the policy governing investment of surplus funds for the City as required by the City of Norco Investment Policy.

BACKGROUND:

Section 53646(a)(2) of the Government Code states that the Treasurer or Chief Fiscal Officer of the local agency may annually render to the legislative body of that local agency a Statement of Investment Policy. Attached is the City’s Investment Policy. While State law no longer requires annual review and approval of the Investment Policy or quarterly investment report to the legislative body, staff is recommending that the current process of annual review and quarterly reporting of the investment portfolio continue to occur.

There are no recommended changes to the Investment Policy.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not applicable.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

The City Investment Policy is consistent with Strategic Direction #3 - Economic Development and Financial Stability: “Assure financial stability by expanding development efforts, diversifying revenue sources and continuing prudent financial management.”

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

Investment Policy No. 208

CITY OF NORCO

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY STATEMENT
SUBJECT: INVESTMENT POLICY
POLICY NO. 208
DATE ISSUED: June 7, 2000
LAST DATE REVISED: May 5, 2021
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to the City Treasurer for the investment of surplus funds not required for immediate necessities of the City of Norco. All investment of such surplus funds is governed by state law and by this policy.

INTRODUCTION:

The City Treasurer is responsible for administering the City of Norco investments. State law and this policy shall determine the type of investments in which the City Treasurer may participate with idle City funds. The City Treasurer shall issue and administer detailed investment instructions which may change periodically and which will supplement, but conform to the provisions of this Investment Policy. The investment of bond or Certificates of Participation (COP) proceeds will be further restricted by the provisions of relevant bond or COP documents.

POLICY:

It is the policy of the City of Norco, and the Successor Agency to the former Norco Redevelopment Agency, (together, the “CITY”) to meet the short and long term cash flow demands of the City in a manner which will provide for the safety of principal and sufficient liquidity, while providing a reasonable return on the City’s investment. The purpose of the Statement of Investment Policy (“Investment Policy”) is to outline a process for the investment of City funds in a prudent manner in order to meet City objectives. This Investment Policy will also govern all funds held in trust by the City.

This Investment Policy applies to all investment activities and financial assets of the City, hereinafter, the “funds.” Bond and Certificates of Participation (COP) proceeds shall be invested in accordance with the requirements and restrictions outlined in the bond and COP documents and are not considered part of idle funds nor subject to this Investment Policy. However, bond and COP proceeds will be included in the monthly report to the City Council per California Government Code Section 53646(b).

Administrative Policy Statement No. 208, INVESTMENT POLICY

PROCEDURE:

I. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The City Treasurer is authorized to invest the City’s funds in accordance with City of Norco Resolution 79-25 and California Government Code Sections 53600, 16429.1 and 53684 et seq.

II. PRUDENCE
Investments shall be made in the context of the “Prudent Investor Standard” which states:
“When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, and managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the City within the limitations of this section, and considering individual investments as authorized by law.” All investments purchased shall have daily liquidity or final stated maturity date, upon which the full principal value of the security will be received. Although the investment will mature at full principal value, it is recognized the market value will vary throughout the life of the security. In a diversified portfolio it must be further recognized that occasional measured losses are inevitable in a diversified portfolio due to economic, bond market, or individual security credit analysis. These occasional losses must be evaluated and considered within the context of the overall investment return.

The “Prudent Investor” standard shall be applied in the context of managing the funds. The Treasurer, acting within the intent and scope of the Investment Policy and other written procedures and exercising due diligence, shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security's credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely manner and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.

III. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OBJECTIVES
The objective of the investment portfolio is to meet the short and long-term cash flow demands of the City. To achieve this objective, and consistent with Government Code Section 53600.5, the portfolio will be structured to provide safety of principal and liquidity, while providing a return on investments.

A. Safety of Principal: Investments of the City shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure that capital losses are minimized, whether from institution default, brokerdealer default, or erosion of the market value of securities. The Treasurer shall seek to preserve principal by mitigating two types of risk: Credit Risk and Market Risk.

Administrative Policy Statement No. 208, INVESTMENT POLICY

1. Credit Risk – Credit risk, defined as the risk of loss due to failure of an issuer of a security, shall be mitigated by purchasing U.S. Treasury Securities, or high-grade securities. All investments beyond Treasury securities will be diversified so that the failure of any one issuer would not unduly harm the City’s cash flow. Credit risk shall also be mitigated by prequalifying financial institutions, broker/dealers, intermediaries and advisors with which the City Conduct its business.

2. Market or Interest Rate Risk – Interest rate risk is the risk the market value of securities in the portfolio will decline due to changes in general interest rates. Interest rate risk may be mitigated by structuring the funds so that securities mature to meet cash requirements for ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to maturity, and by investing operating funds primarily in shorter-term securities. The cash flow is updated on a daily basis and will be considered prior to the investment of securities, which will reduce the necessity to sell investments for liquidity purposes.

Long-term securities shall not be purchased for the sole purpose of shortterm speculation. Securities shall not be sold prior to maturity with the following exceptions: 1) a declining credit security should be sold early to minimize loss of principal; 2) a security swap would improve the quality, yield, or target duration in the portfolio; or 3) liquidity needs of the portfolio require that the security be sold.

B. Liquidity: The funds shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that securities mature concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands (static liquidity). Furthermore, since all possible cash demands cannot be anticipated, the funds will maintain a liquidity buffer and invest primarily in securities with active secondary or resale markets (dynamic liquidity).

C. Return on Investments (Yield): The funds shall be designed to attain a return on investment through budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs. Return on investment is of least importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described above. The core of investments is limited to relatively low risk securities in anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the risk assumed.

Administrative Policy Statement No. 208, INVESTMENT POLICY

IV. ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Treasurer shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program or could impair his/her ability to make impartial investment decisions.

The Treasurer shall disclose any material interests in financial institutions with which he/she conduct business. She/he shall further disclose any personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio and shall refrain from undertaking personal investment transactions with the same individual or financial institution with whom business is conducted on behalf of the City.

The Treasurer is required to file an annual State of California Form 700 "Statement of Economic Interest Disclosure,” as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”). During the course of the year, if there is an event subject to disclosure that could impair the ability of the Treasurer to make impartial decisions, the City Manager will be notified in writing within 10 days of the event.

V. SAFEKEEPING OF SECURITIES
To protect against fraud, embezzlement, or losses caused by collapse of individual securities dealers, all securities owned by the City shall be held in safekeeping by the City’s custodial bank or a third party bank trust department, acting as agent for the City under the terms of a custody agreement. This provision will not be applicable for certain investments held as a result of credit agreements entered into by the City. Such custodial bank must be a federal or state association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), a trust company or a state or national bank located within this state or with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco or any branch thereof within this state or with any Federal Reserve Bank or with any state or national bank located in any city designated as a reserve city by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

All securities will be received and delivered using standard delivery versus payment (“DVP”) procedures pursuant to Government Code Section 53601 which ensures that securities are deposited with the third party custodian prior to the release of funds. Securities will be held by a third party custodian as evidenced by safekeeping receipts. Investments in the State Pool or money market mutual funds are undeliverable and are not subject to delivery or third party safekeeping. The Treasurer shall not be responsible for securities delivered to and receipted for by a financial institution until they are withdrawn from the financial institution by the Treasurer.

VI. FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Treasurer shall render a report (the “Report”) to the City Council and the City Manager containing detailed information on all securities, investments, and monies of the City. The Report will be submitted on a quarterly basis and be provided to the City Manager and City Council within 30 days following the end of the quarter.

Administrative Policy Statement No. 208, INVESTMENT POLICY

The Report will contain the following information on the funds that are subject to this Investment Policy: 1) the type of investment, name of the issuer, date of maturity, par and cost of each investment, 2) the market value and source of the valuation, 3) a description of the compliance with the statement of investment policy, 4) a statement denoting the City’s ability to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months, and 5) if any City monies are invested in the County Pool, the investment report provided by the County Treasurer pursuant to Government Code Section 53684.

VII. INTERNAL CONTROLS
The Treasurer shall maintain a system of internal investment controls and a segregation of responsibilities of investment functions in order to assure an adequate system of internal control over the investment function. Internal control procedures shall address wire transfer controls, separation of duties, delivery of securities to a third party for custodial safekeeping, and written procedures for placing investment transactions.

VIII. EXTERNAL CONTROLS
The independent City auditor will review and verify the City’s investment activity, holdings and compliance with this Investment Policy as part of the City’s annual independent audit and submit a report to the City Council relating thereto as part of their annual report on internal controls.

IX. QUALIFIED DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS
The City shall transact business only with banks, savings and loans, and registered investment securities dealers. The purchase of any investment, other than those purchased directly from the issuer, shall be purchased either from an institution licensed by the State as a broker-dealer, as defined in Section 25004 of the Corporation Code, who is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, or a member of a federally-regulated securities exchange, a national or statechartered bank, a federal or state association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), or a securities dealer designated as a Primary Government Dealer by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Regional dealers may also qualify under the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15-3-1 (uniform net capital rule).

The Treasurer shall investigate all institutions that wish to do business with the City, in order to determine if they are adequately capitalized, make markets in securities appropriate to the City’s needs, and agree to abide by the conditions set forth in this Investment Policy. All financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions must provide a current audited financial statement. Public deposits shall be made in qualified public depositories as established by California Government Code. The purchase of an authorized investment subject to the limitations of this Policy can be purchased directly from issuers in compliance with California Government Code 53603 and 53635.5.

X. COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS

Administrative Policy Statement No. 208, INVESTMENT POLICY

California Government Code Sections 53652 through 53667 require depositories to post certain types and levels of collateral for public funds above the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance amounts. The collateral requirements apply to bank deposits, both active (checking and savings accounts) and inactive (non-negotiable time certificates of deposit).

XI. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
As provided in Sections 16429.1, 53601, 53649 and 53684 of the Government Code, the State of California limits the investment vehicles available to local agencies as summarized in the following paragraphs. Section 53601, as now amended, provides that unless Section 53601 specifies a limitation on an investment’s maturity, no investments with maturities exceeding five years shall be made unless the City Council has previously granted the City to do so at least three months prior to the investment. Where this section specifies a percentage limitation for a particular security type, that percentage is applicable only on the date of purchase. Credit criteria listed in this section refers to the credit rating at the time the security was purchased. If an investment’s credit rating falls below the minimum rating required at the time of purchase, the Treasurer will perform a timely review and decide whether to sell or hold the investment. The investments set forth in this section are authorized investments pursuant to Section 53601 of the Government Code and are authorized investments for the City subject, however, to the prohibitions set forth in Section XII of this Investment Policy.

1. City Issued Debt: Bonds issued by the City, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the City or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the City.

2. United States Treasury Securities: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(b), 100% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in U.S. Treasury Notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.

3. State of California or Municipal Debt: As authorized in Government Code Sections 53601(c) and 53601(d), 100% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of this state, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the state or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the state.

Obligations eligible for investment under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or higher by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Organization (NRSRO).

4. California Local Agency Obligations: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(e), 100% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness of a local agency within this state, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency or

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authority of the local agency. Obligations eligible for investment under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of “A” or equivalent or higher by a NRSRO.

5. United States Government Agency Securities: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(f), 100% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in federal agency or United States government – sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principle and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises.

Obligations issued by banks for cooperatives, federal land banks, federal intermediate credit banks, federal home loan banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the Tennessee Valley Authority, or in obligations, participation, or other instruments of, or issued by, or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the Federal National Mortgage Association; or in guaranteed portions of Small Business Administration notes; or in obligations, participation, or other instruments of, or issued by, a federal agency or a United States government-sponsored enterprise.

6. Bankers Acceptances: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(g), 40% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in bankers’ acceptances. Additionally, the maturity period may not exceed 180 days. Bankers’ acceptances must be rated “A1” or its equivalent or higher by Nationally Recognized Statistical Organization (NRSRO) to be eligible for purchase. However, no more than 30 % of the City’s surplus funds may be invested in the banker’s acceptances of any one commercial bank pursuant to this section.

7. Commercial Paper: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(h)(2)(c), 25% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in commercial paper of “prime quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by Nationally Recognized Statistical Organization (NRSRO). Purchases of eligible commercial paper may not exceed 270 days maturity nor represent more than 10 percent of the outstanding paper of an issuing corporation. The entity that issues the commercial paper must meet all of the following conditions in either (a) or (b):
(a) The entity must meet the following criteria:
(1) is organized and operating in the United States as a general corporation
(2) has total assets in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000), and
(3) has debt other than commercial paper, if any, that is rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or higher by NRSRO. (b) The entity meets the following criteria:
(1) is organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or limited liability company.

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(2) has program-wide credit enhancements including, but not limited to, over collateralization, letters of credit, or surety bond, and (3) has commercial paper that is rate “A-1” or its equivalent or higher by NRSRO.

8. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(i), the City may invest 30% of its portfolio in negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), a state or federal credit union, or by a federally or state licensed branch of a foreign bank. Negotiable CD's must be rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or higher by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Organization (NRSRO) to be eligible for a purchase. The current maximum limit for the standard FDIC insurance is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank.

9. Non-Negotiable Certificates of Deposit (CD’s): As authorized in Government Code Section 53649, non-negotiable certificates of deposit are fixed-term investments which are required to be collateralized from 105% to 150% depending on the specific security pledged as collateral in accordance with Government Code Section 53652. No more than 25% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in non-negotiable CD’s. The maximum maturity for non-negotiable CD’s is five years. Unless collateralized by eligible securities as provided in Sections 53651 and 53652 of the Government Code, the maximum amount of non-negotiable certificates of deposit (including expected interest) to be placed in any single bank or savings and loan shall be the current limit of FDIC insurance. The current maximum limit for the FDIC standard insurance is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank.

10. Medium Term Corporate Notes: As authorized in Government Code Section 53601(k), 30% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in corporate notes with the maximum maturity of five years. The notes must be issued by corporations organized and operating in the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and operating in the United States. Corporate notes must be rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or higher by a Nationally Recognized Rating Service or NRSRO to be eligible for purchase.

11. Money Market Mutual Funds: As authorized by Government Code Sections 53601(l) and 53601.6(b), 20% of the City’s portfolio may be invested in shares of beneficial interest by diversified management companies that are money market funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C Sec. 80a-1,et seq.) However, no more than 10 percent of the City’s funds may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one mutual fund. To be eligible for investment pursuant to this subdivision, these companies will either: (i) attain the highest ranking letter or numerical rating

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provided by at least two NRSRO’s or (ii) have retained an investment advisor registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years of experience managing money market mutual funds and with assets under management in excess of $500,000,000.

12. Receivable–Backed Securities: As authorized by Government Code Section 53601(o), any mortgage pass-through security, collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable pass-through certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond of a maximum of five years maturity. Securities eligible for investment under this subdivision shall be issued by an issuer having an "A” or higher rating for the issuer’s debt as provided by a nationally recognized rating service and rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better by a nationally recognized rating service. Purchase of securities authorized by this subdivision may not exceed 20 percent of the City’s surplus money that may be invested pursuant to this section.

13. Local Agency Investment Fund: As authorized in Government Code Section 16429.1, the City may invest in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) established by the State Treasurer for the benefit of local agencies up to the maximum permitted by state law.

14. Riverside County Investment Fund: As authorized in Government Code Section 27133, the City may invest in the Riverside County Investment Pool established by the County Treasurer for the benefit of cities.

XII. PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Investments not described herein, including but not limited to, repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements, financial futures, financial option contracts, stocks, inverse floaters, range notes, interest only strips, or any security that could result in zero interest accrual if held to maturity are prohibited for investment by the City.

The following types of transactions are prohibited:

1. Reverse Repurchase Agreements, as defined by California Government Code Sections 53601(5)(c) and 53635(i) or otherwise are prohibited.

2. Instruments known as “Structured Notes” (e.g. inverse floaters, leveraged floaters, structured certificates of deposit, equity-linked securities) and “Derivatives” (e.g. options, futures, swaps, caps, floors, collars) are prohibited. For the purpose of identifying ineligible securities, the definition of prohibited Structured Notes and Derivatives includes all floating-rate, adjustable-rate or variable-rate securities in which a change in interest rates or other variables that can reasonably be foreseen

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to occur during their term would result in their market value not returning to par at the time of each interest rate adjustment as defined by California Government Code Section 53601.6.

3. No investment prohibited by California Government Code Sections 53601.6 or 53631.5 shall be permitted herein.

XIII. INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The following types of transactions are restricted:

1. Simple “floating rate notes,” whose periodic coupon adjustment is based on a shortterm (one-year or less) rate index (such as Treasury bills, federal funds, prime rate of LIBOR) and which have a reasonable expectation of maintaining a value of par at each interest rate adjustment through final maturity, are considered an eligible investment.

Eligible floating rate notes (U.S. Government Agencies, Certificates of Deposit, Medium-Term Notes, etc.), must meet all quality, maturity and percent limitations assigned to their respective security category.

2. Callable securities, which otherwise meet the quality, maturity and percent limitations assigned to their respective security category, are considered to be an acceptable investment. U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds, U.S. Treasury strips and Resolution Funding Corporation (REFCORP) strips are considered to be an acceptable investment.

3. The average maturity of all instruments, on a dollar-weighted basis, will not exceed 365 days.

4. The maximum maturity of any portfolio instrument will be 5 years or less. The maturity of a variable-rate security may be considered to be its next interest rate reset date, if there is a reasonable expectation that the security will maintain an approximate value of par upon each adjustment of the security’s interest rate at any time until final maturity.

5. All investments will be U.S. dollar denominated.

6. Any investment transactions, credit risk criterion, or market valuation that are not in compliance with this Investment Policy must be documented in writing by the Treasurer and approved by the City Manager.

7. Securities that are downgraded below the minimum acceptable rating levels must be reviewed for possible sale within a reasonable amount of time.

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It is acknowledged that investment pools in which the City invests may invest funds in any of the securities set forth in Government Coded Section 53601.

XIV. POLICY REVIEW
This Investment Policy shall be reviewed at least annually by the Treasurer, City Manager and City Council to ensure its consistency with the overall objectives of preservation of principal, liquidity, and return, and its relevance to current law, financial and economic trends, and to meet the needs of the City. The Investment Policy shall be presented to and annually reviewed and approved by the City Council in an open session.

XV. LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Any State of California legislative actions that further restricts allowable maturities, investment type or percentage allocations will, upon effectiveness, be incorporated into the City’s Investment Policy Statement and supersede any and all previous applicable language.

City Manager _________________________________________ Date: ___________________

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.D.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Chad Blais, Public Works Director
Department: Public Works
SUBJECT:

Award of Contract for Completion of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan RECOMMENDATION:

Award a contract to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan in the amount not to exceed $159,949.

SUMMARY:

The City of Norco issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify qualified consulting firms to create a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (Master Plan) for the City. The City seeks a firm that has specific experience in creating multimodal or active transportation plans, but one that will realistically address potential improvements without creating expectations that are unachievable due to physical or financial constraints. The Master Plan will be partially funded by an SB 821 grant from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).

BACKGROUND:

On June 9, 2021, the City was awarded a grant of $96,000 to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (Master Plan), pursuant to a call for proposals by the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for funding under SB 821. Because there was no current consensus on the best way to extend and/or improve existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, staff proposed the preparation of a Master Plan that could lay the foundation for future infrastructure decisions, as well as making the City more competitive for grants targeting specific pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects.

On February 10, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify qualified consulting firms to create a Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan (Master Plan) for the City.

The City seeks a firm that has specific experience in creating multimodal or active transportation plans, but one that will realistically address potential improvements without creating expectations that are unachievable due to physical or financial constraints. On

March 10, 2022, the City received two proposals from Alta Planning + Design, Inc. and KTUA.

Alta Planning + Design Inc. $159,949
KTUA $146,970
The proposals were reviewed by a three person panel and rated based on the indicated scope of work and overall content of services to be provided. Both proposals were very competitive in overall scope and cost. The panel elected to go forward with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. primarily based on overall experience and level of resources available to complete the work (see Alta Proposal).

Staff is recommending the City Council award a contract to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan in the amount not to exceed $159,949.

FISCAL IMPACT:

RCTC is providing grant funding in the amount of $96,000 (122-800-34100) and the 40 percent match of $64,000 will come from the General Fund (121-800-34100). The necessary funding will be appropriated as part of the fiscal year 2022-23 budget approval process.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

The award of a contract to develop a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 1 - Infrastructure & Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

Alta - Proposal
Contract

City of Norco

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan
MARCH 10, 2022
PREPARED BY ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

617 W 7TH ST #1103, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
City of Norco
ATTN: Chad Blais, Director of Public Works
2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5678
[email protected]
Re: City of Norco, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Dear Mr. Blais and Members of the Selection Committee,
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (Alta) is pleased to submit this proposal to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (Plan) for the City of Norco (City). Alta is the leading bicycle and pedestrian planning and design firm in California and is a national thought leader and innovator in bicycle planning and engineering. Over the last 25 years, we have completed hundreds of active transportation plans in California, including the City of Riverside’s Active Transportation Plan and Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Active Transportation Plan. Alta has also planned for equestrian accommodations and considerations in recent plans for Los Angeles and Riverside Counties, and the Cities of Wildomar, Riverside, and Santa Clarita. Our breadth of experience includes the design and planning of on- and off-street active transportation facilities, and trails, both paved and unpaved, for the full range of trail users.

We are well positioned to provide the City with a realizable Plan that reflects your goals of expanding and improving Norco’s pedestrian and bicycle networks while also creating safe routes to school and play for children. By identifying and prioritizing active transportation projects and programs for implementation, the Plan will help improve the safety and experience of people walking or biking in Norco, contribute to positive public health outcomes, and increase the City’s appeal to younger homebuyers who view this infrastructure as essential.

Alta provides a full range of services in active transportation planning, assessment, and design; geographic information system (GIS) mapping and analysis; public outreach and communication; and management of projects at a wide range of scales and contexts. Alta’s national and local experience with active transportation planning at all levels, from master planning and feasibility to construction documents, offers you the following benefits:
• Expert Active Transportation Planning Experience. Alta’s depth of experience in planning and designing on- and off-street active transportation facilities and shared-use facilities is unmatched. We have planned, designed, and implemented over 10,000 miles of pathways, bikeways, and trails nationwide. Project Manager Tim Bevins and I, James Powell, PLA, ASLA, have worked on numerous active transportation plans, trail master plans, corridor studies, construction, and community engagement projects in Riverside County and throughout Southern California.
• Analytical Strength. Alta’s GIS-based analytical approach will consider the unique characteristics and context in Norco, including its surrounding natural environment, land uses and properties, topography, transportation patterns, and equestrian facilities. Our team will pair data-based techniques such as lowstress network gap analysis, active trip potential, and traffic modeling with our creative and communitydriven approach to deliver recommendations custom-tailored to Norco’s needs and aspirations.

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• Creative and Community-Driven Approach. Alta will use our creative energy and technical expertise to clearly describe existing facilities, amenities, and opportunities for additions, expansions, and improvements. We communicate these findings and recommendations clearly and graphically to help stakeholders, communities, and representatives provide meaningful input make well-informed decisions. We are well-versed in both virtual and in-person engagement strategies that help us deliver a Plan that is reflective of community wants and needs.

I look forward to the opportunity to further detail Alta’s understanding, approach, and qualifications for this Plan. Vice President of the firm, Emily Duchon, is duly authorized to bind Alta contractually. I available to provide any additional information or clarifications. If you have any questions, please contact me at (213) 437-3336 or jamespowell@altago. com, or Project Manager Tim Bevins at (310) 430-0562 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
James Powell, PLA, ASLA,
Principal-in-Charge, Primary Contact for Proposal
Alta Planning + Design, Inc.
617 W 7TH ST #1103, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Emily Duchon, ASLA, LEED AP
Vice President + California Regional Manager, as duly authorized Alta Planning + Design

Table of Contents

1. Cover Letter ......................................................................................................... i

2. General Qualifications......................................................................................1 Project Experience ...................................................................................................................3

3. Key Staff and Subcontractors........................................................................9 Organizational Chart .............................................................................................................10 Staff Resumes .......................................................................................................................... 11

4. Project Work Plan ........................................................................................... 18 Project Timeline .................................................................................................................... 26

5. References .......................................................................................................27

6. Budget.............................................................................................................. 29 Appendix ............................................................................................................... 31

General
Qualifications

2.

1 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

Alta is an active transportation consulting firm dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs.

Our work brings about positive change by creating
places that are geared towards moving people
rather than cars, connecting community members
to daily needs, and empowering every person to
live an active, healthy life.

We are dedicated to fostering and prototyping innovative mobility concepts to advance sustainable, equitable, safe, and connected transportation. We are active in the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP), the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), the Transportation Research Board, and the Complete Streets Coalition, and we have conducted national studies for the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). Alta is proud to have managed development of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide, the FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide, and the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) Measuring Multimodal Network Connectivity Guide.

YEARS IN BUSINESS
Alta, founded in 1996, has been in business for 26 years. We pioneered the field of active transportation, and evolved into a visionary practice. As a global leader in mobility innovation, we are dedicated to working across disciplines to address social justice, safety, and environmental resilience.

LOCATION OF OFFICES
A California Corporation, Alta has over 175 staff in 22 offices nationwide. Alta has offices located in Oakland, CA; North Bay, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AR; Denver, CO; Miami, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Minneapolis, MN; Reno, NV; Troy, NY; Charlotte, NC; Durham, NC; Tornoto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; Portlant, OR; Salt Lake City, UT and Seattle, WA.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING /

ACTIVE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION STUDIES
Alta works with communities to provide opportunities for people to choose bicycling and walking for recreation and transportation.

Our planning process includes extensive field work on bicycle and on foot, engaging residents and stakeholders through tours and engagement activities, and documenting existing conditions and Alta’s Areas of Expertise:
• Active transportation planning
• New mobility strategy, workflow,
policy, and program evaluation
• Mobility hubs/micromobility/bike share
• Safe Routes to School programming
and infrastructure
• Education, encouragement, branding,
and marketing services
• Bicycle and pedestrian facility design
guidelines
• Civic analytics
• Landscape architecture and site
design
• Transportation and traffic engineering
• Trail and greenway design
• Complete Streets and Complete
Streets 2.0
• Bicycle and pedestrian integration with
transit
• Bicycle parking design
• Trail safety and sustainability audit
• Signage and wayfinding
• Construction documentation and
administration
• Public engagement, equity, and
inclusion
• Technical assistance and training

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 2 needs through easily-readable maps, photographs,
and narrative discussion. We also specialize in
developing short- and long-term project and program
recommendations, identifying traditional and innovative funding strategies, preparing development code
language to leverage improvements through new
development, and developing implementation plans
to clearly map where communities should focus their
investments first.

EQUESTRIAN TRAIL PLANNING & DESIGN
The needs of equestrian trail users are unique, and the design of equestrian trail facilities should respond to the setting, needs of the trail users, level of use, and safety issues.

Some of the key concerns for equestrians include:
• Suitable trail surface for horses
• Availability of appropriate amenities like mounting
blocks, hitching posts, water
• Trailhead parking to accommodate trailers
• Safe road crossings with modifications for users on
horseback
When working on an equestrian trail project, Alta staff take extra time to meet with the stakeholders, both in
the field and at public meetings, to gain a complete
understanding of the needs and desires of the
equestrian community. Each horse and rider is different and taking the time to learn about what will work for
users has allowed Alta to design and plan trails that
successfully meet those needs.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our outreach process is inclusive, interactive, and
productive. Our trained professionals are experts at
facilitating public forums to convey technical issues in a clear manner. Our engagement toolkit includes a variety of innovative techniques, ranging from online surveys,
interactive web-based platforms, visual renderings to
communicate design options, and hosting booths or
tables at community events to share information with
residents as they go about their daily lives. Through
accessible language, customized messaging, and datadriven engagement methods, Alta’s outreach strategies establish a sound platform to move a project forward
with optimum community buy-in.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ANALYSIS, PLANNING, AND DESIGN
Improving traffic safety includes accommodations for
pedestrians and bicycles that are easily identifiable and comfortable. Alta works with clients to understand the
local context and assess needed improvements through
reviews of existing plans, projects and guidelines,
reviews of national and international best practices,
analysis of pedestrian crash data, and extensive field
work.

Our state-of-the-art practice analyses use GIS mapping
and other tools to assess demand, identify gaps and
deficiencies, understand crash trends, and identify
areas for improvement. We are thought leaders in the
industry and our staff are part of the Public RightsOf-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) working group that is developing guidance for design of
compliant sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and other rightof-way infrastructure not specifically detailed in ADA policy. Our planning processes lead to implementable
recommendations that are based on current design
standards tailored to the local context. We work with
our clients to develop a systematic approach toward
project prioritization that incorporates relevant criteria to determine where improvements are most needed to
enhance mobility and reduce future conflicts.

WAYFINDING, GATEWAY, AND SIGNAGE SYSTEMS
Alta’s wayfinding, gateway, and signage systems are
inventive and reflect an area’s identity while addressing the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and transit riders. We understand the key elements of creating
systems that are safe, navigable, and accessible. Our
thorough and specialized understanding of federal
and state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), Department of Transportation (DOT), and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards allows
us to be creative while meeting specific requirements.

Alta developed the trails component of Wildomar’s active transportation plan, with an emphasis on shared use facilities along key corridors and open space access points for the city’s sizable equestrian community.

3 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

CLIENT
City of Riverside

REFERENCE
Randy McDaniel, RLA #4395
City of Riverside, Interim Director
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
(951) 826-2000
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA
- Principal-in-Charge
3 Tim Bevins - Project Manager
3 Dan Scheir - Designer
COST
$374,994
Alta developed a comprehensive mobility study for the City of Riverside which includes recommendations for expanding and improving the city’s active transportation infrastructure and programs, urban trails, and pedestrian plazas. The project includes a Pedestrian Target Safeguarding Plan, Active Transportation Plan, Trails Master Plan, and Update which will be folded into a Complete Streets Ordinance.

The project includes a robust outreach process with online and in-person elements, that focuses on unique, context-driven solutions to fit and match each neighborhood of Riverside.

Riverside PACT (Pedestrian Target
Safeguarding, Active Transportation,
Complete Streets Ordinance, and Trails
Master Plan)
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2019-2021

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ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 4 CLIENT
Western Riverside Council of Governments

REFERENCE
Christopher Tzeng
Project Manager
Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Ave. Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92501
[email protected]
(951) 955-8379

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA
- Principal-in-Charge
COST
$87,573
The Western Riverside County Active Transportation Plan addressed existing conditions of walking and biking infrastructure, set goals and objectives for increasing safety and effectiveness of the non-motorized system, and incorporated local Safe Routes to Schools planning efforts.

Alta supported this effort by leading the information gathering and analysis of the existing conditions and providing detailed recommendations for high priority corridors
Western Riverside County Active
Transportation Plan
WESTERN RIVERSIDE, CA | 2016-2018

5 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

CLIENT
City of Wildomar

REFERENCE
Monique Chen
Principal
CR Associates
3900 5th Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
[email protected]
(6190 795-6086

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA - Principal
Advisor
3 Tim Bevins - Project Manager
3 Dan Scheir - Designer
3 Deven Gelle - Planner
COST
$78,902
Alta was part of a consultant team that developed an Active Transportation Plan (ATP)/Mobility Plan for the City of Wildomar in Riverside County. This project helped to establish a vision for the development of comprehensive active transportation infrastructure as the City grows. Alta reviewed and provided integration recommendations for trails components of the City’s Plan.

In collaboration with the prime consultant, Alta developed the trails component of the Plan, with a particular focus on shared-use facilities along key corridors and open space access points for the City’s sizable equestrian community. This effort included typical facility and materials selection guidance and illustrations. In order to capture public feedback on components of the plan and proposed locations for active transportation improvements throughout the City, Alta lead a Go Human Tactical Urbanism demonstration project, which was developed in coordination with the City and a Technical Advisory Committee comprised of City staff, stakeholders, and walking/biking clubs.

Wildomar Active Transportation Plan
WILDOMAR, CA | 2019-2021
BUFFER
5’ MIN
2’
MIN

REAR PROPERTY WALL
OR

FRONT YARD FENCE

MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL
10’

OVERHEAD CLEARANCE
12’ MIN

EASEMENT
17’ MIN
*DIMENSIONS PER CITY PUBLIC WORKS ROADWAY STANDARDS*

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6 CLIENT
Riverside County

REFERENCE
Kyla Brown, CPRE
Parks Director/General Manager
Riverside County Regional Park and Open
Space District
4600 Crestmore Road
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
[email protected]
(951) 955-4306

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA - Principal
Advisor
3 Joe Paull, EIT - Engineer
COST
$484,625
Alta developed a Comprehensive Trails Plan for Riverside County, with an emphasis on implementation and funding mechanisms.

The Comprehensive Trails Plan catalogued the District’s inventory of existing trails and trail classifications; analyzed system gaps, property rights, and approaches for acquisition; developed context sensitive, sustainable trail design guidelines through analysis and recommendations of the current standards; and examines key policy issues related to trails such as: land use, easements, liability, unsanctioned use, and illegal motorized trail use.

Alta also developed a plan for trail implementation and phasing; provided maps, signs, and wayfinding recommendations to support trail use; defined the District’s role as lead agency or manager of the County trails program; identified agencies for potential trails partnerships and recommend immediate and long-term funding models; provided a framework of recommendations that will serve as a blueprint for future trails planning, maintenance, and development; and developed and implemented a trail-user survey with data analysis to help inform the master plan.

Riverside County Comprehensive
Trails Plan
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2016-2018
June 2018 RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE TRAILS PLAN Chapter 4 RECOMMENDATIONS Minimum Easement: 31'
Bikeway Surface: Asphalt Concrete or
Portland Cement/
Aggregate Mixture
Bikeway Width: 10'
Bikeway/Road Separation: 5' Min
Bikeway/Trail Separation: 4' Min, Unpaved
Trail Surface: Compacted native
soil or decomposed
granite
Trail Width: 10'
Typical Section: Class I Bikeway w/ Adjacent Side Trail, Roadway Adjacent Minimum Easement: 28'
Bikeway Surface: Asphalt Concrete or
Portland Cement/
Aggregate Mixture
Bikeway Width: 10'
Bikeway Shoulders: 2' Min
Bikeway/Trail Separation: 4' Min, Unpaved
Trail Surface: Compacted native
soil or decomposed
granite
Trail Width: 10'
Typical Section: Class I Bikeway w/ Adjacent Side Trail

BACKBONE TRAIL CROSS SECTIONS
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Alta developed conceptual trail network plan for the
Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency’s
(RCHCA) Steele Peak Reserve site. This is the first
location where RCHCA is allowing public access on
reserve land.

Alta developed a phased approach, where
preliminary trails are implemented on flatter, more
accessible portions of the site where access
is available to a wide range of trail users. Alta
also provided trail alignments, conducted public
outreach, coordinated with multiple agencies, and
created a set of guidelines for the preservation of
habitat, allowance of public access, and long-term
maintenance.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks
and Recreation (DPR) hired Alta to help guide the
development of a multi-use trail system located in
a nearly 13-square-mile study area in northwestern
Los Angeles County adjacent to Ventura County, the
City of Santa Clarita, and the City of Los Angeles.

The project proposed a complete multi-use trail
system that connects user groups and local
populations to desired recreation destinations and
experiences. Alta developed the plan to ensure
that the trail system to provides transitions to trails in adjacent jurisdictions, compatibility with adjacent
land uses and environmental resources, and a
sustainable design that is consistent with the County
Trails Manual. All trails in the plan are intended for
hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.

CLIENT
Western Riverside Council of
Governments

REFERENCE
Princess Hester
Director of Administration
3390 University Ave. Suite
200
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 405-6704
[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA,
ASLA - Project Manager
3 Sean Hernandez -
Planner
3 Dan Scheir - Designer
COST
$49,982
CLIENT
County of Los Angeles
Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPR) (Owner)
Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
(Prime)

CONTACT
Michelle O’Connor
Trails Planning Section Head
Los Angeles County DPR
W 1000 S Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 588-5302
[email protected].
gov

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA,
ASLA - Project Manager
COST
$262,000
Riverside County Steele Peak
Reserve Trail Network Plan
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2019-2020
Santa Susana Trails Master Plan
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA | 2017-2018

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 8 California
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On-Street Bikeways (Existing)
On-Street Bikeways (Proposed Improvements)
On-Street Equestrian Trail Connections (Existing)
On-Street Equestrian Trail Connections (Proposed Improvements) Combined On-Street and Unpaved Facilities (Proposed Improvements) Off-Street Unpaved Equestrian Trails (Existing)
Off-Street Unpaved Equestrian Trails (Proposed Improvements) Study Area Trails outside of the study area are shown for informational purposes only.

Santa Rosa Valley Existing and Potential Trail Concepts The Santa Rosa Valley (SRV) is a rural, residential
and equestrian community in unincorporated
Ventura County in California, covering 6,000 acres,
and located northwest of Thousand Oaks, south
of Moorpark and east of Camarillo. The valley
has developed over the years with a significant
equestrian component, and today many of the
residential properties in the valley include barns,
arenas and other facilities to support horse
ownership. In addition, a number of informal and
formal equestrian trails have developed over the
course of the last two decades. There is a desire
within the community to develop a formal system
of equestrian trails that can be adopted and
incorporated into the County’s General Plan.

Alta developed a formalized trail system for
equestrian activities, as well as hiking and bicycle
use for inclusion in the trail master plan as well as
develop design and operating guidelines and trail
standards for future development in the area.

Alta provided design services for a natural surface
and decomposed granite trail adjacent to Palos
Verdes Drive. The project included an equestrian
trailhead and a set stairs designed for equestrians
to connect between two segments of the trail.

Plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) were
developed for the project for public bid.

The project forms part of the city’s extensive trail
network and connects to the city’s portion of the
California Coastal Trail.

CLIENT
County of Ventura

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA -
Principal Advisor
COST
$33,160
CLIENT
City of Rancho Palos Verdes

KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED
3 James Powell, PLA, ASLA -
Principal Advisor
COST
$17,785
Ventura County Santa Rosa
Valley Study
VENTURA, CA | 2013-2014
Rancho Palos Verdes Salvation
Army Trail Project
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA | 2017-2018

Key Staff and
Subcontractors

3.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 10

CITY OF NORCO

ALTA PROJECT MANAGER
Tim Bevins

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
James Powell, PLA, ASLA
Planning
Planner
Sean Hernandez
Designer
Dan Scheir
Design
Senior Engineer
Joe Paull, EIT
Traffic Modeling
Organizational Chart
The organizational chart below illustrates key members of the project team and how they relate to one another. This effort will be managed through a collaborative process that provides local resources connected to a network of skills for specific project tasks.

Alta will serve as overall contract manager, providing ongoing project management, oversight, and quality control.

James Powell, PLA, ASLA will serve as Principal-in-Charge, and will be responsible for overall leadership and quality control. Tim Bevins will serve as Project Manager, with day-to-day responsibility for communications, task assignments, project budgeting, and coordination. Ashley Haire, PhD, PE, ENV SP will serve as Senior Active Transportation Advisor providing additional quality control and guidance.

Alta will not have any subcontractors for this proposal.

SENIOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISOR
Ashley Haire, PhD, PE, ENV SP
Planner
Devan Gelle
Outreach

11 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

James brings a wide range of solutions to his work, drawing upon experience managing and leading design processes in a variety of settings. These include trail master plans from local to regional scales, trail design services from grant writing and feasibility through PS&E, construction support, Complete Streets and streetscape design, corridor planning, and implementation plans. His recent projects have included trails with equestrian components, trail prioritization modeling, facility evaluation frameworks, and landscape designs for streetscapes, medians, and trailheads.

Relevant Experience
Riverside County Comprehensive Trails Plan, CA
Alta developed a Comprehensive Trails Plan for Riverside County, with an emphasis on implementation and funding mechanisms. The Comprehensive Trails Plan catalogued the District’s inventory of existing trails and trail classifications; analyzed system gaps, property rights, and approaches for acquisition; developed context sensitive, sustainable trail design guidelines through analysis and recommendations of the current standards. James served as the Principal Advisor on the project.

Riverside Active Transportation Plan, Pedestrian Target Hardening Plan, and Complete Streets Ordinance, CA
Alta developed a comprehensive mobility study for the City of Riverside which includes recommendations for expanding and improving the city’s active transportation infrastructure and programs, urban trails, and pedestrian plazas. The project includes a robust outreach process with online and in-person elements, that focuses on unique, context-driven solutions to fit and match each neighborhood of Riverside. James served as the Principal-in-Charge.

San Gabriel Valley Regional Active Transportation Plan and Greenway Network Study, CA
The primary objective of this project is to develop Active Transportation Master Plans for five partner cities (Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, and Montebello), prioritizing programs and infrastructure improvements that will increase the number of people walking, bicycling, and using other human powered modes. James led the greenway element of the project, building a model to analyze and prioritize over 150 miles of waterways, rail corridors, and utility easements for the potential development of a regional greenway network.

Additional Experience
• Salvation Army Trail, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
• Western Riverside County Active Transportation Plan, CA • Wildomar Active Transportation Plan, CA
• Santa Susana Trails Master Plan, CA
• WRCOG Steele Peak Reserve Trails Plan, CA
• Santa Rosa Valley Trail Master Plan, CA
James Powell, PLA, ASLA
Principal-in-Charge

YEARS AT ALTA
9 years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
21 years

EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture, California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, 2013
BA, Humanities, New College
of Florida, 2001

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Equestrian trails
Trail design
Active transportation
prioritization and
implementation
Complete Streets

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Landscape
Architect:

CA (#6416)

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
Session Chair: 2021 CA Trails
and Greenways Conference:

Multi-Benefit Neighborhood
Greenways
Presenter: 2020 Rain or Shine
—Soaking Up Success—
Council for Watershed Health
Session Chair: 2018 CA Trails
and Greenways Conference:

Data-Driven Trail Prioritization
Session Chair: 2017 CA Trails &
Greenways Conference: Pocket
Trails: Small Trails, Big Impact
Session Chair: 2015 Trails
& Greenways Conference:

Trails & Agriculture -- Bridging
Productive & Recreational
Landscapes

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 12 Tim brings over ten years of experience in active transportation, environmental planning, and urban design to Alta. His work focuses on creating communities that are more vibrant, just, and ecologically sound. Tim works on projects at a variety of scales and geographies, including active transportation plans and analysis, tactical urbanism demonstrations, urban design visioning, design guidelines, placemaking, and public outreach. Tim is an experienced project manager with diverse and extensive experience ranging from public speaking and engagement, trail work with the National Park Service, and sustainable neighborhood design.

Relevant Experience
Riverside Active Transportation Plan, Pedestrian Target Hardening Plan, and Complete Streets Ordinance, CA
Tim led the comprehensive public outreach process and providing guidance for all aspects of this ATP. For this Plan, Alta to conducted a comprehensive mobility study of active transportation, urban trails and local trail heads, and plazas. The project developed a complete ATP, Pedestrian Target Hardening Plan, and Trails Master Plan Update which was folded into a Complete Streets Ordinance for implementation. The project was developed alongside a robust outreach process that focused on unique, context-driven solutions for the neighborhoods of Riverside.

Wildomar Active Transportation Plan, CA
Alta led the trails element of the ATP/Mobility Plan for the City of Wildomar. This project helped establish a vision for the development of comprehensive active transportation infrastructure. Tim led a pop-up demonstration of bicycle and pedestrian facilities to enable community members to test out these components,and worked with a Technical Advisory Committee to shape this demonstration, and the development of a multimodal path network as part of this effort.

Bishop Downtown Specific Plan, CA
As Project Manager, Tim led the development of a Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay for the City of Bishop in Inyo County, CA. This work aims to create a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment in Bishop’s city center by establishing a framework for growth, function, and streetscape aesthetics. The plan and overlay are being created through a collaborative process with City officials and staff, stakeholders, and residents. The final result will provide development regulations, building and signage design guidelines, mobility recommendations, and implementation strategies.

Corona Trails Master Plan Phase II, CA
Alta is conducting a Trails Master Plan update focused on connectivity, facility design, and community engagement. This effort includes evaluating the trail potential of undeveloped community-owned land, improving trailhead amenities and access, and prioritizing trail improvements to align with community requests and needs.

Tim Bevins
Project Manager

YEARS AT ALTA
2 years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
12 years

EDUCATION
MA, Urban Design, University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI,
2013
MA, Urban and Environmental
Planning, University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA, 2011
BA, Anthropology, University
of California, Los Angeles, CA,
2008

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Active transportation planning
Tactical urbanism
Design guidelines
Community engagement
Trail planning

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
Focus on the Future, 2019 –
Placemaking, Open Space, and
Pop-Ups
UCLA 2016 - 2019 – Visiting
critic and lecturer, Green
Urbanism Studio
UCLA 2015 - Lecturer, Institute
of the Environment and
Sustainability
Greenbuild, 2016 - creative
placemaking and community
engagement
South by Southwest Eco, 2015
– Place by Design; Ribbon
Gardens

13 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. *Experience prior to joining Alta
Ashley is a licensed civil engineer in California with extensive experience managing multimodal transportation projects from both the private and public sector perspectives. She is a national expert in bikeway design and has led the final design of one- and two-way Class I, II, III, and IV bikeways in California and across the U.S.

Ashley specializes in the design and planning of balanced transportation networks that enhance mobility, improve sustainability, and prioritize safety for all users. Ashley has prepared engineering and planning documents for local and regional clients, developed state and federal guidance regarding integrated transportation systems.

She has taught advanced university courses addressing active transportation planning, climate change adaptation and sustainability as well as transit operations and practitioner trainings on bikeway design and Complete Streets.

Relevant Experience
Sunnyvale SNAIL Active Transportation Connectivity Improvements, CA Ashley is Project Manager for this Cycle 3 ATP grant-funded project, which is designing pedestrian and bicyclist improvments in the SNAIL neighborhood of Sunnyvale. She is overseeing the environmental process and PS&E development for sidewalk and bikeway improvements at multiple locations throughout the neighborhood.

Arapahoe County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, CO* In coordination with the larger master plan, Ashley managed and produced a comprehensive 88-page design guide for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in an 800-square-mile county with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural land uses.

Arvada Bicycle Master Plan, CO*
Ashley served as Deputy Project Manager for this Bicycle Master Plan, which focused on implementability. Ashley developed street-by-street bike facility recommendations for the entire city, based on data analysis and intensive site visits with city staff. She co-led focused outreach meetings with advocacy groups, the public, and City staff, and oversaw the project prioritization and cost estimate process by a subconsultant.

Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway and Greenway Design, CA* Ashley served as a Design Engineer and Envision Lead for the San Fernando Valley portion of the Los Angeles River Greenway for the City of Los Angeles. The project will complete the Los Angeles River Bike Path from Vanalden Avenue in the West Valley to Forest Lawn Drive/Zoo Drive near Grifith Park. Once completed, this Envision Platinum Class I bikeway project, 12 miles in length, will make it possible for Angelenos to walk and bike from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley and beyond.

Ashley Haire, PhD, PE, ENV SP
Senior Active Transportation Advisor

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
22 years

EDUCATION
PhD, Civil (Transportation)
Engineering, University of
Texas, Austin, 2009
MS, Civil (Transportation)
Engineering, University of
Arizona, 2004
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of Arizona, 2000

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Safety analysis
Complete Streets
Grant funding

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer:

CA (#C81212), AZ (#72088),
CO (#0051401), TX
(#111025), MA (#53856), UT
(#10288633-2202)
Envision Sustainability
Professional, Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure,
(#35642)

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of Pedestrian and
Bicycle Professionals
District 7 Representative,
Pasadena Walks Advisory
Committee
Transportation Research Board
Pedestrian Committee (ACH10)
Transportation Research Board
Bicycle Committee (ACH20)

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 14 Joe’s experience includes a combination of civil engineering, traffic engineering, and transportation design. Joe’s experience in construction inspection also grants him a unique insight into the value of constructability of engineering solutions. He has recently provided civil and traffic engineering support for road diet assessments and concept development; traffic impact studies; trail feasibility studies; access planning for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities; parking impact evaluations and mitigations; and area-wide master planning.

Relevant Experience
Riverside County Comprehensive Trails Plan, CA
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District, as the managing agency for the County’s trail network, hired Alta to develop a Comprehensive Trails Plan for Riverside. The Comprehensive Trails Plan analyzes the current trail segment assessment; catalogues the District’s inventory of existing trails and trail classifications; analyzes system gaps, property rights, and approaches for acquisition; develops context sensitive, sustainable trail design guidelines through analysis and recommendations of the current standards; and examines key policy issues related to trails such as: land use, easements, liability, unsanctioned use, and illegal motorized trail use. Joe was an Engineer for the project.

Arrow Highway Multimodal Corridor Plan and Demonstration Project, San Gabriel Valley, CA
Alta led a team studying potential regional pedestrian and bicycle routes along and adjacent to Arrow Highway in the San Gabriel Valley. The study collected significant travel data and involve numerous stakeholders to determine a preferred route or combination of routes to prioritize for enhancements. The project also involved a pop-up demonstration of a bicycle facility. Joe served as Engineer on the project.

Merced Avenue Greenway, South El Monte, CA
Alta led landscape design, signing and striping, and supported community outreach for the Merced Avenue Greenway, taking it from concept design to 100% construction documentation. The project incorporates stormwater capture in planted areas, narrowed the roadway to provide traffic calming benefits, and improved and increased pedestrian crossings to enhance safety for all roadway users. Joe served as Engineer on the project.

La Ballona Elementary School Protected Bike Lane and Safe Routes to School Project, Culver City, CA
Alta led conceptual design, outreach, and preparation of construction documents for Culver City’s first separated bikeway on Elenda Street, as well as neighborhood improvements to create Safe Routes to La Ballona Elementary School. The separated bikeway design includes parking and traffic analysis, streetscape and pedestrian lighting, striping, and bicycle signal design. Joe was Engineering Designer on the project, assisting with the development of the preliminary and final designs.

YEARS AT ALTA
7 years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
8 years

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, 2015

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Traffic and civil engineering
Signing and striping
Access planning and design
Construction inspection

REGISTRATIONS
Engineer-in-Training:
(#092525)

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Association of Pedestrian and
Bicycle Professionals
Young Professionals in
Transportation
Joe Paull, EIT
Senior Engineer

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Sean is a Planner with a professional and academic background in international active transportation planning in Europe and California. His experience includes GIS mapping, submitting planning applications, community outreach, car-free planning, pedestrian and cycle planning, project management, and transit-oriented planning.

Before joining Alta, Sean worked as a transportation planning consultant in London working on active transportation and transit projects, allowing him to take a holistic, best practice look at planning.

Relevant Experience
Riverside Active Transportation Plan, Pedestrian Target Hardening Plan, and Complete Streets Ordinance, CA
Alta developed a comprehensive mobility study for the City of Riverside which includes recommendations for expanding and improving the city’s active transportation infrastructure and programs, urban trails, and pedestrian plazas. The project includes a robust outreach process with online and in-person elements, that focuses on unique, context-driven solutions to fit and match each neighborhood of Riverside. Sean was a Planner on the project.

Orange County Active Transportation Plan, CA
Alta is working with Orange County Public Works (OCPW) to develop an ATP for its unincorporated communities, including regional connections via County-owned flood control channels. The foundation for the Plan is extensive stakeholder engagement through an Advisory Committee, interactive project website, and various engagement activities. In light of COVID-19 and associated restrictions, Alta is conducting virtual community engagement including 15 virtual walk audits. Sean serves as a Planner.

Los Angeles County Unincorporated Pedestrian Plans, CA
Alta led the Los Angeles County Unincorporated Pedestrian Plans project, adopted in 2019 in the four unincorporated Los Angeles County communities of Lake Los Angeles, Walnut Park, West Whittier/Los Nietos, and Westmont/West Athens.

This effort built on extensive engagement with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to meet the unique needs of each unincorporated community. The plan included safety analyses, pedestrian counts, design guidance, and pedestrian infrastructure recommendations. Sean is a Planner for the project.

City of Los Angeles AHSC Round 6 Grant Applications, Los Angeles, CA Alta is working with the City of Los Angeles to create a scope of work that will meet as many of the grant requirements for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) and Transportation-Related Amenities (TRA) as possible. The project included more than a dozen virtual public outreach meetings and detailed coordination between the Housing and Community Investment Department, Bureau of Engineering, Department of Transportation, Council offices, and developer teams. Sean is a Planner on the project.

Sean Hernandez
Planner

YEARS AT ALTA
1 year

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 years

EDUCATION
MS, International Planning,
University College London
(UCL), 2018
BA, Urban Studies and
Planning, University of
California San Diego, 2017

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Active travel
First/last mile planning
GIS mapping and data
visualization
International planning

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
American Planning Association

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 16 Devan is a Planner with a professional background in project coordination and active transportation planning in California, and an academic background in international and urban history. Her experience includes research, community outreach, pedestrian and bicycle planning, writing, data analysis, and project management. Devan’s interest in the planning profession stems from the ways in which planning can help communities provide equitable and sustainable mobility options for residents, and create active and healthy environments for everyone.

Relevant Experience
Wildomar Active Transportation Plan
Alta is led the trails element of the ATP/Mobility Plan for the City of Wildomar.

This project helped establish a vision for the development of comprehensive active transportation infrastructure. Alta reviewed and provided integration recommendations for trails components of the City’s ATP. This effort included typical facility and materials selection guidance and illustrations. Devan is a Planner on the project.

SCAG Fullerton Downtown Active Transportation Plan, CA
Alta is working with the City of Fullerton to develop a localized Active Transportation Plan for its downtown area that increases access to walking and bicycling for people of all ages and abilities. The Plan will provide a comprehensive set of implementable infrastructure, programmatic, and Safe Routes to School improvements for bicycling, walking, as well as supporting elements such as amenities and wayfinding signage.

Devan wrote the wireframe of a final plan including the introduction and chapters for stakeholder engagement, programming, and implementation.

Orange County Active Transportation Plan, CA
Alta is working with OCPW to develop an ATP for its unincorporated communities, including regional connections via County-owned flood control channels. The final Plan will include implementable infrastructure and programmatic recommendations.

As a Planner on this effort, Devan helped write a needs assessment for 28 unincorporated communities; finalized active transportation count locations; organized and reviewed previous regional planning efforts; and organized 4,000 open ended public comments.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Pedestrian Plans Project, CA Alta developed countywide policies and actions, procedures, and programs with tangible short-, medium-, and long-term steps to make walking safer and more comfortable across four unincorporated communities. These plans were adopeted in 2019 by communities of Lake Los Angeles, Walnut Park, West Whittier/Los Nietos, and Westmont/West Athens and involved safety analyses, pedestrian counts, design guidance, and pedestrian infrastructure recommendations. Devan wrote an existing conditions report for one of the plan areas.

YEARS AT ALTA
3 years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 years

EDUCATION
MA, History, University of New
Orleans, 2019
BA, History, Baldwin Wallace
University, 2016

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project coordination
Report/memo writing
Community engagement
Bicycle and pedestrian
planning

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
Graduate Teaching Assistant,
University of New Orleans,
2017-2019
Devan Gelle
Planner

17 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

Daniel is a Landscape Designer with a background in landscape architecture and environmental studies. He brings experience in spatial analysis, cartographic production, and graphic production. Daniel is passionate about creating places that are healthy and fun, and he believes that landscape architecture is uniquely positioned to positively impact community well-being.

Relevant Experience
WRCOG Steele Peak Reserve Trails Plan, CA
As a Designer, Dan worked to develop a plan and conceptual trail network for the WRCOG and RCHCA for the Steele Peak Reserve. The location was be the first location RCHCA allowed public access on reserve land, and the project served as a model for future expansions of public access. Alta provided trail alignments, conducted public outreach, coordinated between multiple agencies, and created a set of guidelines for the preservation of habitat, allowance of public access, and long term maintenance.

City of Riverside Trails Master Plan Update, CA
This update includes new design guidelines and cross sections, implementation recommendations, prioritization, and refinement of previously-planned trails across the city, for the full spectrum of nonmotorized trail users. The project included virtual outreach conducted across multiple online platforms, an online public input map, and an online survey. Dan serves as a Designer for the project.

Bishop Downtown Specific Plan, CA
Alta is leading the development of a Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay for the City of Bishop in Inyo County, CA. This work aims to create a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment in Bishop’s city center by establishing a framework for growth, function, and streetscape aesthetics. As a Project Designer, Daniel helped create the plan and overlay through a collaborative process with city officials and staff, stakeholders, residents. The final Plan and overlay will provide development regulations, building and signage design guidelines, mobility recommendations, and implementation strategies.

Regional Walkability Plan, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern, NV Alta is preparing a regional walkability plan for six jurisdictions in the Las Vegas Valley. As a Project Designer, Dan utilizing geoprocessing techniques to identify roadways best suited for pedestrian improvements, and is developing typology recommendations based on road type and need.

YEARS AT ATLA
2 years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
2 years

EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture (2020), California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental
Studies (2016), Ithaca College,
Ithaca, NY

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
GIS and spatial analysis
Graphic production
Streetscape design

REGISTRATIONS
American Society of Landscape
Architects

PROFESSIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS
Merit Award, Southern
California Chapter of ASLA
2020
Outstanding Graduate Student
Award, Cal Poly Pomona
Department of Landscape
Architecture 2020
Chapman Forestry Foundation
Scholarship, Cal Poly Pomona
2019
Los Angeles Geospatial Summit
at USC - Presentation, 2019
Dan Scheir, ASLA
Designer

Proposed Scope
of Work

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Project
Understanding
and Approach
The City of Norco is seeking the development of
an Active Transportation Plan that expands and
improves walking and biking options and safety while
maintaining a pragmatic mindset cognizant of local
constraints and priorities such as vehicular needs,
budget considerations, and mutually beneficial
recommendations complementary to the City’s rich
equestrian culture. A successful Plan for Norco is one
that establishes a community-supported vision, and
a path to get there, for expanding and enhancing the
City’s active transportation network while preserving
the aesthetics and principles that make Norco uniquenamely its low-density, rural, equestrian lifestyle.

Norco’s existing active transportation network is
primarily composed of an expansive pedestrianequestrian trails circulation network. There are limited on-street bicycle facilities, though this is somewhat
tempered by many city streets being two-lane roadways
that more confident cyclists would feel comfortable
riding on. Many of these same roadways, however,
feature soft shoulders, which can make it difficult
to provide meaningful and equitable pedestrian
connectivity. While the predominant land use patterns
found in the City coupled with its minimum residential
lot size standards may yield relatively low volume
vehicular traffic (save for key intersections/locations), traffic volumes and congestion can swell during events
hosted at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center
and the SilverLakes Sports Park.

Keeping these considerations in mind, and in
consultation with City staff and stakeholders,
Alta will prepare infrastructure and programmatic
recommendations to improve and expand pedestrian
and bicycle facilities throughout the community.

Consideration of potential improvements will include
elements of on- and off-street facilities, the interface with existing pedestrian-equestrian trails, access to
public transit, and improved crossings. The resulting
Plan will establish community consensus, identify
priority areas and networks for pedestrian/bicycle
improvements, recommend specific projects, identify
opportunities to connect with regional and local
planning projects, and establish priorities, and highlevel cost estimates, and funding strategies for future implementation projects.

In order to support the City in achieving this vision,
Alta will take a two-pronged approach to the Plan’s
development. Our analytical approach will leverage
our team’s deep knowledge of active transportation
planning, design, and engineering. Our community
engagement approach will complement this technical
component by establishing an approachable,
participatory process with residents and stakeholder
groups that clearly demonstrates how the community’s
input is being utilized by the project team and
incorporated into the resulting Plan. Taken in aggregate, these methodologies will position Norco to successfully pursue funding to implement the recommendations
contained within the Plan.

Work Plan
The following is a proposed scope for the Plan’s
development that expands on the general scope
provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Alta’s
three-tier quality control system is incorporated
throughout the tasks and fees described below, which
will facilitate the highest level of quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) for each deliverable and
the resulting Active Transportation Plan. We utilize
senior level staff for all submittal reviews, and clearly communicate project requirements to the entire project
team so all team members understand the project
expectations. Our team is flexible in our approach, and we look forward to working with the City of Norco to
finalize the scope tasks and relative levels of effort/ focus through contract discussions.

Task 1. Project Management
Effective project management helps guide and inform
a Plan’s development, without being an out-sized cost
relative to project deliverables. To this end, the Alta team will host a 90-minute kickoff meeting, to review
project goals, context, and come to agreement on
administrative details. Following this kickoff meeting, Alta will review existing GIS data and previously
completed related plans provided by the City, and share a data needs request memo highlighting various data
needs that the City may have in its inventory.

After these tasks are completed, the team will shift to a series of monthly project management calls with the
City’s Project Manager to track progress, coordinate on next steps, and determine specific needs.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 20 The Riverside Trails Master Plan Update analyzed opportunities for expanding the City’s equestrian trails network, and provided trail design standards to meet the needs of multiple users within a range of contexts, from urban to semi-rural. 2 Section 5.3: Design Guidelines
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Equestrian Presence
Due to the equestrian presence in Riverside,
the Trails Master Plan identifies existing and
proposed trail segments that do and do not
allow for equestrian access.

Equestrian access to trails is possible if those
trails fall within an equestrian-zoned area
that allows for horse-keeping (i.e. RA-5, RC,
and Residential Livestock Overlay Zone).

In addition, the Riverside, California Code of
Ordinances details equestrian access within
city parks. Equines are not allowed within
city parks unless:
• they are being led or ridden under control
upon a bridle path or trail authorized and
provided for such purpose;
• they are hitched or fastened at a place
expressly authorized and designated for
such purpose.
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TASK 1 DELIVERABLES
• Kick-off meeting
• Monthly project management meeting, schedule
updates, invoicing, and reporting
• Data needs request/existing data inventory memo
Task 2. Community Engagement
Recognizing that the most successful plans are those
that are reflective of community wants and needs, our
team will deliver a meaningful outreach process that is interactive, inclusive, and productive. Alta’s engagement toolkit includes a variety of innovative techniques,
ranging from online surveys, interactive web-based
platforms, visual renderings to communicate design
options, and facilitation of focus groups and community workshops.

Alta’s approach to public outreach seeks to capture
fine-grained nuanced input from community members
whose lived experience can help the resulting Plan be
as relevant to their daily lives as possible. We intend to accomplish this by hosting a community survey, an
interactive public input map, community workshops or
focus groups, and pop-up information booths at existing community events such as Market Nights, Concerts
in the Park, or trail rides. Our in-house graphic design team will produce compelling digital and physical
collateral to accompany these engagement efforts and
help build project awareness and engagement.

Community engagement efforts will be summarized in a
Summary Memo which will highlight key takeaways from
each outreach event below.

Community Engagement Plan
An engagement plan will be produced that outlines all
anticipated outreach activities. Engagement formats,
dates, advertisement, and logistics will be summarized.

This plan will be provided early in the project progress for city review, and will guide the outreach process
throughout the remainder of the project. As conditions
change that may affect the ability to conduct meetings, alternative strategies will be provided and the outreach plan will be updated accordingly. All outreach materials will be provided in both English and Spanish, with
Spanish-speaking staff available at all public events.

The outreach and communications plan will include the
following:
• Outreach goals and objectives
• Outreach strategies
• Public input map content and user prompts for
feedback
• Community events for pop-up locations
• Distribution methods for online survey
• Workshop format and location
• Stakeholders and interagency participants
Community Needs Survey
Alta will prepare and distribute a digital survey to
community members to determine attitudes and
perceptions relating to pedestrian and bicycle access
in Norco and satisfaction levels of current offerings
from both users and non-users. Special attention will
be given to equestrian-pedestrian and equestriancyclists considerations. The online survey will be hosted alongside an Alta-created custom interactive public
input map.

Community Outreach
Through pre-approved community outreach methods,
the Alta team will further clarify current attitudes
and perceptions, and identify unmet needs in the
community. In addition to the community survey, Alta
will host an interactive online public input map and
two (2) community workshops or focus groups (virtual
or in-person depending on City goals and audience
needs). The public input map will feature existing and
proposed infrastructure and enable stakeholders to
draw in proposed facilities and connections, vote on
other proposals, and submit general comments and
feedback. City staff will provide recommendations
on stakeholder groups to target for focus groups and
will assist with publicity for workshops. Alta proposes hosting two (2) community workshops open to the
general public in which we will share project updates,
solicit input on draft components, and share information on how one can provide additional feedback.

Additionally, Alta staff will host pop-up information
booths at two (2) existing community events (e.g. a
farmers market), in order to meet residents where
they are, and capture the perspectives of those who
otherwise would not attend a traditional planning
meeting.

Interagency and Program Communication
With guidance from the city, Alta will develop an
organizational chart to clarify the project review
process, make clear how decisions will be made, and
identify key stakeholders and groups through which to
solicit public input. The Alta team will also account for communication with organizations such as the County

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 22 of Riverside, Corona-Norco Unified School District
(CNUSD), Norco College, WRCOG, Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County
Sheriff’s Department, the U.S. Navy, and various bicycle advocacy groups such as the Inland Empire Biking
Alliance.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
• Community Engagement Plan
• One (1) digital community needs survey
• One (1) interactive public input map
• Two (2) community workshops or focus groups
• Two (2) pop-ups at existing community events
• Community Engagement Summary Memo
Task 3. Existing Conditions
Assessment
Alta will complete a historical context review of Norco, a street design standards review, an inventory of existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, a demographic
analysis, and a review of transportation patterns.

This assessment will identify relevant standards,
complementary goals and objectives, opportunities and
constraints related to walking and biking in Norco, and be referenced by the Alta team in subsequent tasks.

Early into this effort, the Alta team will conduct a site visit in coordination with City staff to better understand residents’ daily experiences, identify potential
opportunities, and observe challenging locations
in person. This review will help our team better
understand key questions such as who walks and bikes
now, who wants to walk and bike more, where would
they like to go, and what barriers prevent it. The existing conditions assessment will be provided as a memo and
include the following key components:

Summary of Historical Context
Alta will provide a brief history of the creation of
the existing networks and previous initiatives, and
summarize relevant requirements and policies.

The review of the existing networks and past plans
and policies will help identify existing physical and
regulatory constraints to the active transportation
network.

Street Design Standards Review
Alta will undertake a thorough review of current
City of Norco street design standards and receive
feedback from City staff regarding physical and financial constraints.

Pedestrian/Bicycle Inventory Review
Working with existing city GIS data, Alta will create
an inventory of existing assets and resources in the
City of Norco. Our team will evaluate the physical and
functional conditions and completeness of the existing
active transportation network, with a particular focus on identifying planning and infrastructure gaps. Should an inventory of sidewalk gaps be desired/necessary, we
have included an optional task to do so.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Support Facilities
As part of the inventory review, Alta will provide a
review of existing conditions regarding support facilities such as bike racks or lockers, drinking fountains,
benches, and public art.

Demographic Analysis
Alta will review and interpret demographic trends and
characteristics of the Norco community using available
statistical information, assisted by City staff as needed.

Demographic data, while not being the sole determinant
for specific infrastructure improvements or programs,
will help guide the Alta team in addressing specific local needs and ensuring that the resulting Plan is pragmatic about community norms and serves the public interest.

Transportation Integration
Alta will provide a review of existing conditions
regarding the integration of pedestrian and bicycle
resources with other transportation modes, including
interfaces with public transit. The Rancho Palos Verdes Trails Network Plan Update included the design and construction of equestrian facilities, with particular focus on transitions between on- and off-street facilities

23 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

Collision Analysis
Utilizing data obtained from the Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS), Alta will conduct a Geospatial
analysis of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes
by location, time of day, mode, and other relevant
parameters. This analysis will help our team identify
collision hotspots or areas of focus, which will aid both in community engagement (i.e. “help us understand
your needs here”) and the development of proposed
projects and improvements.

Existing Conditions Memo
Alta will summarize the above work efforts into a Draft Existing Conditions Memo, which will include maps,
photos, and narrative as necessary to convey the
relevant context that will inform Plan recommendations.

The memo will be provided to the City for review, and
Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Existing
Conditions Memo, to be included in the final Plan
document.

TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
• Site Visit
• Draft Existing Conditions Memo
• Final Existing Conditions Memo
Task 4. Needs Analysis
Alta’s in-house geospatial and data analytics group
understands the importance of performing rigorous,
data-driven needs analysis in order to identify the most appropriate walking and biking facility needs throughout the city, as well as subsequent prioritization of proposed improvements.

Our team has developed a custom suite of innovative
GIS tools to evaluate and recommend complete bicycle
and pedestrian networks. As part of this effort, our team anticipates analyzing active transportation demand,
pedestrian and bicycle network gaps, opportunities
to tie into existing movement patterns, trailheads, and facilities in neighboring jurisdictions, and identification of disadvantaged areas/populations that may face
mobility restrictions. This Needs Analysis will help
inform recommended project development and
prioritization in subsequent tasks and will include the following components:

Active Transportation Demand Analysis
Alta will analyze active trip potential throughout the city based on an evaluation of origins and destinations and
the associated likelihood of short trips, which tend to be the type of trip best served by active transportation modes.

Equity Analysis
Alta will combine the analysis of active trip potential with equity measures, to derive an assessment of need and
preliminary recommendations regarding the equitable
distribution of active transportation infrastructure
(particularly in communities with existing high active trip modeshares).

Pedestrian/Bicycle Gap Assessment
Alta will conduct a gap analysis of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, with a focus on identifying the most important/impactful network gaps to close.

Regional Connectivity Assessment
Alta will explore existing and proposed active
transportation facilities in neighboring jurisdictions in order to identify potential project recommendations and create opportunities for seamless multimodal corridors
from an end-user perspective. Alta will summarize the
above work efforts into a Draft Needs Analysis Memo,
which will include maps, photos, and narrative as
necessary to convey the relevant context that will inform plan recommendations. The memo will be provided
to the City for review, and Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Needs Analysis Memo, to be included in
the final Plan document.

TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Needs Analysis Memo
• Final Needs Analysis Memo
Task 5. Active Transportation
Recommendations
Alta is the leader in the research, design,
and advancement of progressive pedestrian
accommodations and bicycle facility design. We will
bring this expertise to the development of Norco’s
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, combining
public input, existing conditions baselining, and the
outcomes of our needs analysis. Alta will prepare
contextually-appropriate recommendations for bike
and pedestrian gap closures, typologies and locations
for new proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects and
improvements, recommendations for connecting to

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 24 the City’s 100+ miles of multimodal trails, pedestrian
and bicycle support facilities, integration with other
transportation modes, and supporting promotion and
incentive programs.

Recommendations will be produced for both specific
“spots” (e.g. an area where a mid-block crossing
at a specific location could be beneficial), and the
larger bicycle and pedestrian networks. Alta’s
team of designers and engineers will work with our
planning team to ensure resulting typologies and
recommendations are safe, feasible, and achieve
the desired mobility outcomes for Norco. Active
Transportation Recommendations will include the
following key components:

Proposed Projects and Improvements
Alta will prepare a package of proposed projects and
improvements including facilities in need of repair or
improvement, typical path/roadway sections, amenity
considerations, and education/encouragement
programs and incentives. Proposed infrastructure
improvements will be accompanied by supporting
images and figures such as photographs, renderings,
graphs, charts, and maps as needed. Proposed projects
and improvements will be packaged and presented
in an easily understood, plain-language fashion. The
proposed active transportation network will prioritize
connectivity, access, comfort and safety of network
users.

Multimodal Applications
The Plan will include a comprehensive analysis of
multimodal opportunities, connections, and needs in
the City (e.g. equestrian accommodations at transition
points), with an emphasis on how to address the more
than 100 miles of multimodal trails currently existing in the City of Norco.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Support Facilities
Alta will provide recommendations regarding support
facilities such as bike racks or lockers, drinking
fountains, benches, and public art at key locations as
they relate to the proposed projects and improvements
and multimodal applications.

Transportation Integration
The Alta team will provide recommendations regarding
the integration of pedestrian and bicycle resources with other transportation modes, including interfaces with
public transit.

Wayfinding Program
Alta’s in-house graphic design team will prepare
conceptual wayfinding program recommendations,
as well as mapping of assets for both traditional and
digital media. These conceptual designs and locations
will establish a look and feel for future signage and
wayfinding efforts on City trails, and be accompanied
by templates that indicate overall dimensions,
materials, graphics, colors, guidance for the inclusion of destinations, and options for branding for the overall active transportation network.

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Promotion and Incentives
The Alta team will research existing and new programs
that educate and promote walking and biking, and
create a strategy to utilize these programs in the City of Norco. These programs, customized to local conditions,
are expected to utilize all forms of media, traditional and digital.

Alta will summarize the above work efforts into a Draft Active Transportation Recommendations Memo, which
will include maps, photos, and narrative as necessary
to convey the relevant context that will inform Plan
recommendations. The Memo will be provided to the
City for review, and Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Active Transportation Recommendations Memo, to
be included in the final plan document.

TASK 5 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Active Transportation Memo
• Final Active Transportation Memo
Task 6. Implementation
One of the essential components of a successful
Active Transportation Plan is a data-driven approach
to project prioritization. Alta’s project prioritization methodology will be tailored to Norco’s unique
transportation landscape, outcomes of the Existing
Conditions Assessment and Recommendations
processes, stakeholder input, and the City’s internal
business needs, yielding a set of prioritized projects
poised for implementation. We understand the need
to balance ambition and feasibility, and have the
experience and know-how to coordinate with the City
to prioritize local changes. Project scoring criteria will be developed in accordance with Cityand public priorities.

The implementation task will also include updates to
the City’s street design standards, traffic modeling, and funding recommendations to help set the conditions
necessary to get projects built.

Implementation recommendations will include the
following components:

Street Design Standards Update
The Alta team will update the City’s street design
standards per input from City staff in order to better
accommodate pedestrian and bicyclist and equestrian
travel. This will include incorporation of safety design criteria and best practices from the Caltrans, the FHWA, NACTO, or other relevant agencies. Cross sections will
be provided that update and/or provide alternatives
to the City General Plan’s typical cross sections of
roadways.

Tracking Methodology
Alta will create a proposed methodology to track and
monitor pedestrian and bicycle use, such as volunteer
“count days”, identifying key corridors or intersections for installing passive detection devices, community
surveying, and U.S. Census/American Community Survey
data evaluation.

Infrastructure Project Prioritization
Alta will prioritize projects for implementation in Norco.

This effort will include the development of a methodology and identification of a variety of relevant prioritization criteria in Norco such as network gap closure, community support, concentration of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions, the potential need to acquire right-of-way, and if a proposed project supports goals developed as
part of this planning effort. This implementation plan will provide Norco with a road map charting a path for project funding.

Traffic Modeling
In consultation with City staff, Alta will identify key corridors in Norco to conduct preliminary traffic
modeling analysis to help evaluate and contextualize
the impacts and benefits of current and future bicycle
and pedestrian use on the City’s existing transportation system as it prepares for future growth. Alta is well
versed in conducting micro-level traffic analysis typical to a pedestrian and bicycle master plan, and will focus on specific segments or intersections in Norco for both motorized and non-motorized transportation.

As the breadth of this modeling exercise can require
significant staff resources and impact other project
deliverables, Alta proposes to refine the extents of this study and identify a fixed number of specific segments
or intersections, perhaps resulting from the prioritized list of projects to study. Should the City not have recent/ relevant traffic count data for the identified areas, we have included an optional task to obtain counts via
outside services.

Funding Recommendations
Alta will develop preliminary estimates and funding
recommendations for proposed active transportation
infrastructure that will be incorporated into the final plan.

Alta maintains a database of major funding sources
for active transportation, street improvements, urban
greening, urban park/recreation opportunities, and
much more. We have built this knowledge over the last
25 years of grant writing and implementation, and we
will utilize this database to identify funding sources for relevant recommended projects in the Plan.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 26 Schedule
This proposed schedule reflects the scope outlined in
this proposal. The Alta team is flexible in our approach and looks forward to working with the City to finalize the scope and schedule to meet the needs of the City and
project.

1. Project Planning and Coordination X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X2. Community Engagement X X3. Existing Conditions Assessment X X4. Needs Analysis X5. Active Transportation Recommendations X6. Implementation X7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan X LEGEND
Task Progress
Benchmark / Milestone X
Deliverable
Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Months from Notice to Proceed
Month 13 Month 14 Month 15 Month 16 Month 12 Month 5

1. Project Planning and Coordination X X 2. Community Engagement X 3. Existing Conditions Assessment X 4. Needs Analysis 5. Active Transportation Recommendations 6. Implementation 7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan LEGEND
Task Progress
Benchmark / Milestone X
Deliverable
Month 1 Month 2
As part of this task, we will provide a high-level
categorical assessment matching the priority projects
with the most appropriate funding opportunities.

TASK 6 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Existing Conditions Memo
• Final Existing Conditions Memo
Task 7. Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan
Alta’s team of planners, designers, engineers, and
graphic designers have extensive experience preparing
Active Transportation Plans for cities throughout
Southern California. Utilizing the data, analysis,
observations, public input, amd memos developed
in the tasks above, Alta will prepare a Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Norco. The resulting Plan will be intuitive, graphically rich, and supported by maps, tables, and figures.

Incorporating City direction and input obtained during
the community engagement tasks described above,
Alta will prepare a final draft of the Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan. City staff will review this final
draft Plan, and provide consolidated non-conflicting
comments to the Alta team within two weeks of the final draft plan’s circulation. Alta will provide a final Plan in digital format, suitable for City Council adoption or filing.

TASK 7 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
• Final Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

References

5.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 28 Client References
Riverside PACT (Pedestrian
Target Safeguarding, Active
Transportation, Complete
Streets Ordinance, and Trails
Master Plan)
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2019-2021
COST: $374,994
Randy McDaniel, RLA #4395
City of Riverside, Interim Director
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
6927 Magnolia Ave,
Riverside, CA 92506
[email protected]
(951) 826-2000
Western Riverside County
Active Transportation Plan
WESTERN RIVERSIDE, CA | 2016-2018
COST: $87,573
Christopher Tzeng
Project Manager
Western Riverside Council of Governments
3390 University Ave. Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92501
[email protected]
(951) 955-8379
Riverside County
Comprehensive Trails Plan
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2016-2018
COST: $484,625
Kyla Brown, CPRE
Parks Director/General Manager
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District
4600 Crestmore Road
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
[email protected]
(951) 955-4306
Riverside County Steele Peak
Reserve Trail Network Plan
RIVERSIDE, CA | 2019-2020
COST: $49,982
Princess Hester
Director of Administration
3390 University Ave. Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92501
[email protected]
(951) 405-6704
Santa Susana Trails Master
Plan
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA | 2017-2018
COST: $262,000
Michelle O’Connor
Trails Planning Section Head
Los Angeles County DPR
West 1000 S Fremont Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
[email protected]
(626) 588-5302

Budget

6.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 30 Budget
This proposed budget reflects the scope outlined in this proposal. The Alta team is flexible in our approach and looks forward to working with the City to finalize the scope and budget to meet the needs of the City and project.

Principal-inChargeProject
Manager
Senior Active
Transportation
Advisor Planner Planner Designer
Senior
Engineer Web Designer
Graphic
Designer
Project
Coordinator
James Powell Tim Bevins Ashley Haire Sean
Hernandez Devan Gelle Dan Scheir Joe Paull Zane Taylor Stephen Hernandez Sandy Yang 2022 Hourly Rate* $225 $175 $247 $128 $116 $103 $175 $185 $116 $98

1. Project Planning and Coordination 15 24 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 8 59 $9,795 Kickoff Meeting 2 2 4 $800
Monthly Project Management & Meetings 12 20 8 40 $6,984 Data Inventory/Request 1 2 8 4 15 $2,011

2. Community Engagement 6 28 0 60 48 24 0 8 16 0 190 $25,306 Digital Survey 1 2 4 8 4 19 $2,479
Public Input Map 1 2 16 8 8 35 $5,031
Community Workshops 2 16 24 12 12 8 74 $9,878
Pop-up Events 1 2 12 12 12 4 43 $5,203
Community Engagement Approach and Summary Memo 1 6 4 8 19 $2,715

3. Existing Conditions Assessment 6 25 5 30 30 10 0 0 0 0 106 $15,310 Draft Implementation Memo 4 20 4 20 20 8 76 $11,092
Final Implementation Memo 2 5 1 10 10 2 30 $4,218

4. Needs Analysis 3 10 5 88 48 0 0 0 0 0 154 $20,380
Draft Implementation Memo 2 8 4 80 40 134 $17,718
Final Implementation Memo 1 2 1 8 8 20 $2,662

5. Active Transportation Recommendations 5 36 5 48 48 48 10 0 28 0 228 $30,314 Draft Active Transportation Recommendations Memo 4 30 4 40 40 36 8 24 186 $24,790 Final Active Transportation Recommendations Memo 1 6 1 8 8 12 2 4 42 $5,524

6. Implementation 6 12 14 24 24 44 54 0 0 0 178 $26,746 Draft Implementation Memo 4 10 12 20 20 36 44 146 $21,902 Final Implementation Memo 2 2 2 4 4 8 10 32 $4,844

7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 10 38 0 50 50 30 0 0 38 0 216 $28,598 Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6 30 40 40 20 30 166 $21,900 Final Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 4 8 10 10 10 8 50 $6,698 Staff Hours 51 173 29 308 248 160 64 8 82 8 1131 $156,449 Labor Total $11,363 $30,275 $7,163 $39,424 $28,768 $16,480 $11,200 $1,480 $9,512 $784 $156,449 Reimbursable Expenses and Travel $1,500
Direct Cost: Alta Interactive Map License Fee $2,000
Project Total $159,949
Optional Tasks:

Walk/Bike Counts (Outside Service) ~$1,500-$2,000 / location TASK
Total Task
Fee
Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

Total Task
Hours
GENERAL NOTES:
* Hours and staff assignments can be adjusted by the consultant as needed to implement the tasks described during the course of the project. * Hourly rates will be adjusted if work is continued into subsequent year(s).

Appendix

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 32 Example of a
Similar Study
Per section 4 of the RFP below is an example of a
similar study prepared by the firm. Due to the size of the study we have provided the link below to view:
https://altaplanning.egnyte.com/fl/DzotWguNtM
Password: Alta-Norco

1 CITY OF NORCO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN

1. Parties and Date.

This Agreement is made and entered into this 4th day of May, 2022 by and between the City of Norco, a municipal corporation of the State of California, located at 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, California 92860, County of Riverside, State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and Alta Planning + Design, Inc., a corporation with its principal place of business at 617 W 7th Street, Suite 1103, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

2. Recitals.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the design services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing professional services to public clients for the purpose of developing Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, that it and its employees or subconsultants have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of the City.

2.2 Project.

Consultant desires to engage the City to render such design services “Services” for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.

3. Terms.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to provide the Services outlined by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Project.

The Project is more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All professional services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The Consultant shall not conduct any work unless provided written direction by the City and cannot be exceeded without written approval of the City.

3.1.2 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall begin when the Notice to Proceed is issued by the City and shall extend 16 months. Consultant shall complete the Project within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.

2 3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Consultant. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent Consultant basis and not as an employee.

Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Project Timeframe set forth herein.

Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant’s Requests in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Project timeframe.

3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.

3.2.5 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates Emily Duchon – Vice President, or his designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”). Consultant’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.

3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant represents that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally,

3 Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-Consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be reemployed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.2.8 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.2.9 Insurance.

3.2.9.1 Time for Compliance. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.

3.2.9.2 Minimum Requirements. Throughout the life of this Contract, Contractor shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all policies of insurance required hereunder with an insurance company(ies) either (i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than "A- VII" in Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may be authorized in writing by City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. The following policies of insurance are required:
(i) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Contract) with limits of liability of not less than the following:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under the Contract

4 (ii) COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, and include coverage for all owned, hired, and non owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1 Any Auto) with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iii) WORKERS' COMPENSATION insurance as required under the California Labor Code.
(iv) EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY insurance with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit and $1,000,000 disease each employee.
(v) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to Contractor’s profession, with limits of liability of $2,000,000 per claim/occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.

In the event Contractor purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the minimum limits of insurance set forth above, this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies).

Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policies required hereunder and Contractor shall also be responsible for payment of any self-insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects to VVTA, its board members, officers, officials, employees and agents; or (ii) Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to VVTA’s Executive Director or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall the City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.

All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non-renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Contractor shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Contractor shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.

The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies shall be written on an occurrence form. The General Liability (including ongoing and completed operations) and Automobile Liability shall name City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as an additional insured. Such policy(ies) of insurance shall be endorsed so Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. The Workers’ Compensation insurance policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation as to City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Should Contractor maintain insurance with broader coverage and/or limits of liability greater than those shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or

5 the higher limits of liability maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.

If the Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance policy is written on a claims-made form:

1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Contractor.

2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 3 years after any expiration or termination of the Agreement or, in the alternative, the policy shall be endorsed to provide not less than a 3-year discovery period.

3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Contractor, Contractor must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of 3 years following the expiration or termination of the Agreement.

4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to VVTA for review.

5. These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement.

Contractor shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to City’s execution of the Agreement and before work commences.

If at any time during the life of this Agreement or any extension, Contractor or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Contractor shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to City. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by City hereunder shall in any way relieve Contractor of its responsibilities under this Agreement.

Upon request of City, Contractor shall immediately furnish City with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

The fact that insurance is obtained by Contractor shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Contractor. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Contractor, its principals, officers, employees, agents, persons under the supervision of Contractor, vendors, suppliers,

6 invitees, sub-Contractors, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.

If Contractor should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Contractor shall require each subcontractor to provide insurance protection in favor of City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of each of the preceding paragraphs, except that the subcontractors’ certificates and endorsements shall be on file with Contractor and City prior to the commencement of any work by the subcontractor.

3.2.10 Safety. When conducting field work as part of the design project the Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subconsultants, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.

3.3 Fees and Payments.

3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Extra work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.

3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses or work completed unless said work was requested and authorized in writing by City.

3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1600, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects.

7 If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

3.4 Accounting Records.

3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.5 General Provisions.

3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.

3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.

3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the follow address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Consultant:

Alta Planning + Design, Inc.
617 W 7th Street, Suite 1103
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attention: Emily Duchon – Vice President

8 City:

City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Attention: Director of Public Works
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the US Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.5.3 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.

3.5.4 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.

3.5.5 Indemnification.

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(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs to the extent the same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT. (b) Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its employees, officials, and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out ot," pertain to, relate to, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this AGREEMENT by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including, but not limited to, officers, agent, employees, or subconsultants of Consultant.

3.5.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

3.5.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.

9 3.5.8 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.5.9 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other Consultants in connection with this Project.

3.5.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.5.11 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.

3.5.12 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.

3.5.13 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.5.14 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.

3.5.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.5.16 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.5.17 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services.

For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term

10 of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.5.18 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.5.19 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5.20 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.5.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.6 Subcontracting.

3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

11 Name of Consultant: Alta Planning + Design, Inc.
*By:
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Signature
Emily Duchon, Vice President
NOTE: SIGNATURES OF CORPORATE OFFICIALS MUST BE NOTARIZED.

Attach Certificate of Notary Acknowledgement
OWNER: CITY OF NORCO, a municipal corporation
*By:
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Greg Newton, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
John R. Harper, City Attorney

25 Exhibit A
Scope of Work
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

Introduction
The City of Norco is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify qualified consulting firms to create a Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan (Master Plan) for the City. The City seeks a firm that has specific experience in creating multimodal or active transportation plans, but one that will realistically address potential improvements without creating expectations that are unachievable due to physical or financial constraints. The Master Plan will be partially funded by an SB 821 grant from the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC).

Goal of Project
The primary goal of the Master Plan is to lay the groundwork for the ultimate expansion and improvement of the pedestrian and bicycle network in the City of Norco, while creating safe routes to school and play for the community’s children. This primary goal will be accomplished through the following key elements:

1. Identifying gaps and barriers, both actual and perceived, in the existing network;

2. Developing a metric and methodology for prioritizing projects, and a tiered network that serves, in the case of cyclists, both experienced and novice riders;

3. Incorporating design guidance into City street standards that can be applied to a typology of different streets to accommodate future infrastructure; and

4. Encouraging the use of walking and biking as viable alternative modes of transportation.

Purpose & Need
The Master Plan will provide the following benefits to the City of Norco and its diverse population:

1. Identify barriers to walking and biking, and provide opportunities through community outreach and future infrastructure projects to overcome those barriers and improve the existing network.

2. Improve the public health of the community through increased exercise as access to active means of transportation (e.g., walking, cycling) is enhanced.

The increase in public health will result from reduced greenhouse gas emissions attributed to fewer vehicle miles traveled and, as alternative modes of transportation are used, healthful physical activity will increase.

3. Increase the safety of traversing the City on foot or bicycle, and appeal to young prospective homebuyers who view pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as attractive, essential amenities.

City Profile
The City of Norco is a semi-rural community located within the Inland Empire, a rapidly growing region east of Los Angeles and part of the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. In contrast to the suburban communities around it, Norco is designed for an animalkeeping lifestyle and the City imposes a minimum residential lot size of one-half acre.

With more than 100 miles of horse trails and two major equestrian event centers, Norco has earned the nickname Horsetown USA®, which is also an officially registered service mark.

Norco is home to the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center, a municipally-operated venue with two arenas; and SilverLakes Sports Park, which draws more than 1.5 million visitors annually for field sports, equestrian competitions, cultural festivals, culinary events, and concerts with high-profile headliners. Both venues support a burgeoning tourist trade that fills local hotels.

The City has an extremely engaged citizenry and an impressive collection of nonprofit organizations that participate in community events like National Day of the American Cowboy, the Norco Fair, Christmas Festival, regularly scheduled Town Hall Meetings, and veterans events. Norco residents cherish their community’s low-density, animalkeeping lifestyle, and any future pedestrian and bicycle improvements need to function in harmony with the City’s equestrian lifestyle.

Note to Proposers:

Significant constraints—physical, financial and attitudinal—may ultimately limit the scope of planning and degree of implementation of a comprehensive Master Plan in the City of Norco. Therefore, the selected consultant will be expected to work closely with City staff in shaping a Master Plan that will create realistic opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle circulation while being pragmatic about local constraints. The development of an overly ambitious Master Plan, one that is impossible to successfully implement, would not serve the public interest.

Scope of Work
The Master Plan process includes preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select and enter into an agreement with the most qualified urban planning/design firm to assist the City in 1): developing comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle strategies; 2) developing methods and metrics for evaluating and prioritizing infrastructure projects; 3) conducting public outreach and data collection; and 4) assisting with the updating of the City’s rightof-way design standards to accommodate future bicycle and pedestrian transportation facilities.

The Master Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following specific components:
 Summary of Historical Context: Consultant shall provide a brief history of the creation of the existing networks and previous initiatives, and summarize pertinent requirements and policies.

 Pedestrian/Bicycle Inventory: Consultant shall create an inventory of existing assets and resources in the City of Norco. The inventory shall also include existing support facilities and integration with other modes of transportation.  Community Needs Survey: Through pre-approved survey methodology and other means, Consultant shall determine attitudes and perceptions relating to pedestrian and bicycle access in the City and satisfaction levels of current offerings from both users and non-users.
 Community Outreach: Through pre-approved community outreach methods, Consultant shall further clarify current attitudes and perceptions, and identify unmet needs in the community. City Staff will provide recommendations on stakeholder groups to target for focus groups and will assist with publicity for workshops.

Consultant should be as creative as possible in presenting information to the public at various stages of the process. Outreach methods may include, but not be limited to, the following:
o Focus groups or workshops
o Pop-up workshops
o Videoconferencing/webinar events
o Interactive media
 Demographic Analysis: Consultant shall review and interpret demographic trends and characteristics of the Norco community using available statistical information, assisted by City staff as needed. While hardly the sole determinant of demand for specific infrastructure improvements or programs, demographics should help guide the Consultant in addressing local needs.
 Pedestrian/Bicycle Gap Assessment: Provide a gap analysis of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
 Proposed Projects and Improvements: Provide a detailed program of proposed improvements, including the design and construction of: 1) paths needing repair and/or upgrading; 2) new paths with typical sections, lighting, signage, intersection controls, right-of-way design, and landscaping; and 3) community outreach, including technology applications. Proposed infrastructure improvements shall be accompanied by photographs, renderings, graphs, charts, and maps, and presented in language the public can relate to.
 Wayfinding: Consultant shall prepare a separate wayfinding signage program, as well as mapping of all assets for both traditional and digital media.  Pedestrian & Bicycle Support Facilities: Provide a review of existing conditions and recommendations regarding support facilities such as bike racks or lockers, drinking fountains, benches, and public art.

 Multimodal Applications: The Scope of Work shall include a comprehensive analysis of multimodal opportunities in the City, with an emphasis on how to address the more than 100 miles of multimodal trails currently existing in the City of Norco.  Transportation Integration: Consultant shall provide a review of existing conditions and recommendations regarding the integration of pedestrian and bicycle resources with other transportation modes, including interfaces with public transit.  Interagency and Program Communication: Consultant shall include an organizational chart through which to promote communication with community residents, businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders.

Consultant shall also account for communication with organizations such as the County of Riverside, Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD), Norco College, Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the U.S. Navy, and various bicycle advocacy groups.
 Promotion & Incentives: As part of its Scope of Work, Consultant is expected to research existing and new programs that educate and promote walking and biking, and create a strategy to utilize these programs in the City of Norco. These programs, customized to local conditions, are expected to utilize all forms of media, traditional and digital.
 Funding: Consultant shall create preliminary estimates and funding strategies for proposed future infrastructure, including recommendations of specific funding sources.
 Tracking: Incorporated into the Master Plan should be a proposed methodology to track and monitor pedestrian and bicycle use.
 Street Design Standards Review: Consultant shall undertake a thorough review of current City of Norco street design standards and receive feedback from City staff regarding physical and financial constraints.
 Street Design Standards Update: Consultant shall update the City’s street design standards per input from City staff. This may include incorporation of safety design criteria and best practices from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other relevant agencies.
 Traffic Modeling: Provide a preliminary traffic modeling analysis, evaluating impacts of current and future bicycle and pedestrian use on the existing transportation system to prepare for future growth. The evaluation shall include motorized and non-motorized transportation.

26 Exhibit B
Proposal and Compensation for Proposed Scope of Work

19 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

Project
Understanding
and Approach
The City of Norco is seeking the development of
an Active Transportation Plan that expands and
improves walking and biking options and safety while
maintaining a pragmatic mindset cognizant of local
constraints and priorities such as vehicular needs,
budget considerations, and mutually beneficial
recommendations complementary to the City’s rich
equestrian culture. A successful Plan for Norco is one
that establishes a community-supported vision, and
a path to get there, for expanding and enhancing the
City’s active transportation network while preserving
the aesthetics and principles that make Norco uniquenamely its low-density, rural, equestrian lifestyle.

Norco’s existing active transportation network is
primarily composed of an expansive pedestrianequestrian trails circulation network. There are limited on-street bicycle facilities, though this is somewhat
tempered by many city streets being two-lane roadways
that more confident cyclists would feel comfortable
riding on. Many of these same roadways, however,
feature soft shoulders, which can make it difficult
to provide meaningful and equitable pedestrian
connectivity. While the predominant land use patterns
found in the City coupled with its minimum residential
lot size standards may yield relatively low volume
vehicular traffic (save for key intersections/locations), traffic volumes and congestion can swell during events
hosted at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center
and the SilverLakes Sports Park.

Keeping these considerations in mind, and in
consultation with City staff and stakeholders,
Alta will prepare infrastructure and programmatic
recommendations to improve and expand pedestrian
and bicycle facilities throughout the community.

Consideration of potential improvements will include
elements of on- and off-street facilities, the interface with existing pedestrian-equestrian trails, access to
public transit, and improved crossings. The resulting
Plan will establish community consensus, identify
priority areas and networks for pedestrian/bicycle
improvements, recommend specific projects, identify
opportunities to connect with regional and local
planning projects, and establish priorities, and highlevel cost estimates, and funding strategies for future implementation projects.

In order to support the City in achieving this vision,
Alta will take a two-pronged approach to the Plan’s
development. Our analytical approach will leverage
our team’s deep knowledge of active transportation
planning, design, and engineering. Our community
engagement approach will complement this technical
component by establishing an approachable,
participatory process with residents and stakeholder
groups that clearly demonstrates how the community’s
input is being utilized by the project team and
incorporated into the resulting Plan. Taken in aggregate, these methodologies will position Norco to successfully pursue funding to implement the recommendations
contained within the Plan.

Work Plan
The following is a proposed scope for the Plan’s
development that expands on the general scope
provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Alta’s
three-tier quality control system is incorporated
throughout the tasks and fees described below, which
will facilitate the highest level of quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) for each deliverable and
the resulting Active Transportation Plan. We utilize
senior level staff for all submittal reviews, and clearly communicate project requirements to the entire project
team so all team members understand the project
expectations. Our team is flexible in our approach, and we look forward to working with the City of Norco to
finalize the scope tasks and relative levels of effort/ focus through contract discussions.

Task 1. Project Management
Effective project management helps guide and inform
a Plan’s development, without being an out-sized cost
relative to project deliverables. To this end, the Alta team will host a 90-minute kickoff meeting, to review
project goals, context, and come to agreement on
administrative details. Following this kickoff meeting, Alta will review existing GIS data and previously
completed related plans provided by the City, and share a data needs request memo highlighting various data
needs that the City may have in its inventory.

After these tasks are completed, the team will shift to a series of monthly project management calls with the
City’s Project Manager to track progress, coordinate on next steps, and determine specific needs.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 20 The Riverside Trails Master Plan Update analyzed opportunities for expanding the City’s equestrian trails network, and provided trail design standards to meet the needs of multiple users within a range of contexts, from urban to semi-rural. 2 Section 5.3: Design Guidelines
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Due to the equestrian presence in Riverside,
the Trails Master Plan identifies existing and
proposed trail segments that do and do not
allow for equestrian access.

Equestrian access to trails is possible if those
trails fall within an equestrian-zoned area
that allows for horse-keeping (i.e. RA-5, RC,
and Residential Livestock Overlay Zone).

In addition, the Riverside, California Code of
Ordinances details equestrian access within
city parks. Equines are not allowed within
city parks unless:
• they are being led or ridden under control
upon a bridle path or trail authorized and
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• they are hitched or fastened at a place
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TASK 1 DELIVERABLES
• Kick-off meeting
• Monthly project management meeting, schedule
updates, invoicing, and reporting
• Data needs request/existing data inventory memo
Task 2. Community Engagement
Recognizing that the most successful plans are those
that are reflective of community wants and needs, our
team will deliver a meaningful outreach process that is interactive, inclusive, and productive. Alta’s engagement toolkit includes a variety of innovative techniques,
ranging from online surveys, interactive web-based
platforms, visual renderings to communicate design
options, and facilitation of focus groups and community workshops.

Alta’s approach to public outreach seeks to capture
fine-grained nuanced input from community members
whose lived experience can help the resulting Plan be
as relevant to their daily lives as possible. We intend to accomplish this by hosting a community survey, an
interactive public input map, community workshops or
focus groups, and pop-up information booths at existing community events such as Market Nights, Concerts
in the Park, or trail rides. Our in-house graphic design team will produce compelling digital and physical
collateral to accompany these engagement efforts and
help build project awareness and engagement.

Community engagement efforts will be summarized in a
Summary Memo which will highlight key takeaways from
each outreach event below.

Community Engagement Plan
An engagement plan will be produced that outlines all
anticipated outreach activities. Engagement formats,
dates, advertisement, and logistics will be summarized.

This plan will be provided early in the project progress for city review, and will guide the outreach process
throughout the remainder of the project. As conditions
change that may affect the ability to conduct meetings, alternative strategies will be provided and the outreach plan will be updated accordingly. All outreach materials will be provided in both English and Spanish, with
Spanish-speaking staff available at all public events.

The outreach and communications plan will include the
following:
• Outreach goals and objectives
• Outreach strategies
• Public input map content and user prompts for
feedback
• Community events for pop-up locations
• Distribution methods for online survey
• Workshop format and location
• Stakeholders and interagency participants
Community Needs Survey
Alta will prepare and distribute a digital survey to
community members to determine attitudes and
perceptions relating to pedestrian and bicycle access
in Norco and satisfaction levels of current offerings
from both users and non-users. Special attention will
be given to equestrian-pedestrian and equestriancyclists considerations. The online survey will be hosted alongside an Alta-created custom interactive public
input map.

Community Outreach
Through pre-approved community outreach methods,
the Alta team will further clarify current attitudes
and perceptions, and identify unmet needs in the
community. In addition to the community survey, Alta
will host an interactive online public input map and
two (2) community workshops or focus groups (virtual
or in-person depending on City goals and audience
needs). The public input map will feature existing and
proposed infrastructure and enable stakeholders to
draw in proposed facilities and connections, vote on
other proposals, and submit general comments and
feedback. City staff will provide recommendations
on stakeholder groups to target for focus groups and
will assist with publicity for workshops. Alta proposes hosting two (2) community workshops open to the
general public in which we will share project updates,
solicit input on draft components, and share information on how one can provide additional feedback.

Additionally, Alta staff will host pop-up information
booths at two (2) existing community events (e.g. a
farmers market), in order to meet residents where
they are, and capture the perspectives of those who
otherwise would not attend a traditional planning
meeting.

Interagency and Program Communication
With guidance from the city, Alta will develop an
organizational chart to clarify the project review
process, make clear how decisions will be made, and
identify key stakeholders and groups through which to
solicit public input. The Alta team will also account for communication with organizations such as the County

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 22 of Riverside, Corona-Norco Unified School District
(CNUSD), Norco College, WRCOG, Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County
Sheriff’s Department, the U.S. Navy, and various bicycle advocacy groups such as the Inland Empire Biking
Alliance.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
• Community Engagement Plan
• One (1) digital community needs survey
• One (1) interactive public input map
• Two (2) community workshops or focus groups
• Two (2) pop-ups at existing community events
• Community Engagement Summary Memo
Task 3. Existing Conditions
Assessment
Alta will complete a historical context review of Norco, a street design standards review, an inventory of existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, a demographic
analysis, and a review of transportation patterns.

This assessment will identify relevant standards,
complementary goals and objectives, opportunities and
constraints related to walking and biking in Norco, and be referenced by the Alta team in subsequent tasks.

Early into this effort, the Alta team will conduct a site visit in coordination with City staff to better understand residents’ daily experiences, identify potential
opportunities, and observe challenging locations
in person. This review will help our team better
understand key questions such as who walks and bikes
now, who wants to walk and bike more, where would
they like to go, and what barriers prevent it. The existing conditions assessment will be provided as a memo and
include the following key components:

Summary of Historical Context
Alta will provide a brief history of the creation of
the existing networks and previous initiatives, and
summarize relevant requirements and policies.

The review of the existing networks and past plans
and policies will help identify existing physical and
regulatory constraints to the active transportation
network.

Street Design Standards Review
Alta will undertake a thorough review of current
City of Norco street design standards and receive
feedback from City staff regarding physical and financial constraints.

Pedestrian/Bicycle Inventory Review
Working with existing city GIS data, Alta will create
an inventory of existing assets and resources in the
City of Norco. Our team will evaluate the physical and
functional conditions and completeness of the existing
active transportation network, with a particular focus on identifying planning and infrastructure gaps. Should an inventory of sidewalk gaps be desired/necessary, we
have included an optional task to do so.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Support Facilities
As part of the inventory review, Alta will provide a
review of existing conditions regarding support facilities such as bike racks or lockers, drinking fountains,
benches, and public art.

Demographic Analysis
Alta will review and interpret demographic trends and
characteristics of the Norco community using available
statistical information, assisted by City staff as needed.

Demographic data, while not being the sole determinant
for specific infrastructure improvements or programs,
will help guide the Alta team in addressing specific local needs and ensuring that the resulting Plan is pragmatic about community norms and serves the public interest.

Transportation Integration
Alta will provide a review of existing conditions
regarding the integration of pedestrian and bicycle
resources with other transportation modes, including
interfaces with public transit. The Rancho Palos Verdes Trails Network Plan Update included the design and construction of equestrian facilities, with particular focus on transitions between on- and off-street facilities

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Collision Analysis
Utilizing data obtained from the Transportation Injury
Mapping System (TIMS), Alta will conduct a Geospatial
analysis of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes
by location, time of day, mode, and other relevant
parameters. This analysis will help our team identify
collision hotspots or areas of focus, which will aid both in community engagement (i.e. “help us understand
your needs here”) and the development of proposed
projects and improvements.

Existing Conditions Memo
Alta will summarize the above work efforts into a Draft Existing Conditions Memo, which will include maps,
photos, and narrative as necessary to convey the
relevant context that will inform Plan recommendations.

The memo will be provided to the City for review, and
Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Existing
Conditions Memo, to be included in the final Plan
document.

TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
• Site Visit
• Draft Existing Conditions Memo
• Final Existing Conditions Memo
Task 4. Needs Analysis
Alta’s in-house geospatial and data analytics group
understands the importance of performing rigorous,
data-driven needs analysis in order to identify the most appropriate walking and biking facility needs throughout the city, as well as subsequent prioritization of proposed improvements.

Our team has developed a custom suite of innovative
GIS tools to evaluate and recommend complete bicycle
and pedestrian networks. As part of this effort, our team anticipates analyzing active transportation demand,
pedestrian and bicycle network gaps, opportunities
to tie into existing movement patterns, trailheads, and facilities in neighboring jurisdictions, and identification of disadvantaged areas/populations that may face
mobility restrictions. This Needs Analysis will help
inform recommended project development and
prioritization in subsequent tasks and will include the following components:

Active Transportation Demand Analysis
Alta will analyze active trip potential throughout the city based on an evaluation of origins and destinations and
the associated likelihood of short trips, which tend to be the type of trip best served by active transportation modes.

Equity Analysis
Alta will combine the analysis of active trip potential with equity measures, to derive an assessment of need and
preliminary recommendations regarding the equitable
distribution of active transportation infrastructure
(particularly in communities with existing high active trip modeshares).

Pedestrian/Bicycle Gap Assessment
Alta will conduct a gap analysis of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, with a focus on identifying the most important/impactful network gaps to close.

Regional Connectivity Assessment
Alta will explore existing and proposed active
transportation facilities in neighboring jurisdictions in order to identify potential project recommendations and create opportunities for seamless multimodal corridors
from an end-user perspective. Alta will summarize the
above work efforts into a Draft Needs Analysis Memo,
which will include maps, photos, and narrative as
necessary to convey the relevant context that will inform plan recommendations. The memo will be provided
to the City for review, and Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Needs Analysis Memo, to be included in
the final Plan document.

TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Needs Analysis Memo
• Final Needs Analysis Memo
Task 5. Active Transportation
Recommendations
Alta is the leader in the research, design,
and advancement of progressive pedestrian
accommodations and bicycle facility design. We will
bring this expertise to the development of Norco’s
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, combining
public input, existing conditions baselining, and the
outcomes of our needs analysis. Alta will prepare
contextually-appropriate recommendations for bike
and pedestrian gap closures, typologies and locations
for new proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects and
improvements, recommendations for connecting to

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 24 the City’s 100+ miles of multimodal trails, pedestrian
and bicycle support facilities, integration with other
transportation modes, and supporting promotion and
incentive programs.

Recommendations will be produced for both specific
“spots” (e.g. an area where a mid-block crossing
at a specific location could be beneficial), and the
larger bicycle and pedestrian networks. Alta’s
team of designers and engineers will work with our
planning team to ensure resulting typologies and
recommendations are safe, feasible, and achieve
the desired mobility outcomes for Norco. Active
Transportation Recommendations will include the
following key components:

Proposed Projects and Improvements
Alta will prepare a package of proposed projects and
improvements including facilities in need of repair or
improvement, typical path/roadway sections, amenity
considerations, and education/encouragement
programs and incentives. Proposed infrastructure
improvements will be accompanied by supporting
images and figures such as photographs, renderings,
graphs, charts, and maps as needed. Proposed projects
and improvements will be packaged and presented
in an easily understood, plain-language fashion. The
proposed active transportation network will prioritize
connectivity, access, comfort and safety of network
users.

Multimodal Applications
The Plan will include a comprehensive analysis of
multimodal opportunities, connections, and needs in
the City (e.g. equestrian accommodations at transition
points), with an emphasis on how to address the more
than 100 miles of multimodal trails currently existing in the City of Norco.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Support Facilities
Alta will provide recommendations regarding support
facilities such as bike racks or lockers, drinking
fountains, benches, and public art at key locations as
they relate to the proposed projects and improvements
and multimodal applications.

Transportation Integration
The Alta team will provide recommendations regarding
the integration of pedestrian and bicycle resources with other transportation modes, including interfaces with
public transit.

Wayfinding Program
Alta’s in-house graphic design team will prepare
conceptual wayfinding program recommendations,
as well as mapping of assets for both traditional and
digital media. These conceptual designs and locations
will establish a look and feel for future signage and
wayfinding efforts on City trails, and be accompanied
by templates that indicate overall dimensions,
materials, graphics, colors, guidance for the inclusion of destinations, and options for branding for the overall active transportation network.

Alta’s Civic Analytics team will explore active trip potential throughout Norco to help identify areas where investments in active transportation infrastructure may yield the greatest benefits, as was done for this map in Palmdale, CA. sources: Replica & LA County GeoHub Document: N:\Shared\MARKETING\01_Proposals\CA\Palmdale, Sustainable Transportation Plan\11_Analytics_Work\00-MK22-041-PalmdaleODEquityMap_v2.aprx Date Saved: 2/15/2022 ing<25K

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25 City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.

Promotion and Incentives
The Alta team will research existing and new programs
that educate and promote walking and biking, and
create a strategy to utilize these programs in the City of Norco. These programs, customized to local conditions,
are expected to utilize all forms of media, traditional and digital.

Alta will summarize the above work efforts into a Draft Active Transportation Recommendations Memo, which
will include maps, photos, and narrative as necessary
to convey the relevant context that will inform Plan
recommendations. The Memo will be provided to the
City for review, and Alta will revise the draft to provide a Final Active Transportation Recommendations Memo, to
be included in the final plan document.

TASK 5 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Active Transportation Memo
• Final Active Transportation Memo
Task 6. Implementation
One of the essential components of a successful
Active Transportation Plan is a data-driven approach
to project prioritization. Alta’s project prioritization methodology will be tailored to Norco’s unique
transportation landscape, outcomes of the Existing
Conditions Assessment and Recommendations
processes, stakeholder input, and the City’s internal
business needs, yielding a set of prioritized projects
poised for implementation. We understand the need
to balance ambition and feasibility, and have the
experience and know-how to coordinate with the City
to prioritize local changes. Project scoring criteria will be developed in accordance with Cityand public priorities.

The implementation task will also include updates to
the City’s street design standards, traffic modeling, and funding recommendations to help set the conditions
necessary to get projects built.

Implementation recommendations will include the
following components:

Street Design Standards Update
The Alta team will update the City’s street design
standards per input from City staff in order to better
accommodate pedestrian and bicyclist and equestrian
travel. This will include incorporation of safety design criteria and best practices from the Caltrans, the FHWA, NACTO, or other relevant agencies. Cross sections will
be provided that update and/or provide alternatives
to the City General Plan’s typical cross sections of
roadways.

Tracking Methodology
Alta will create a proposed methodology to track and
monitor pedestrian and bicycle use, such as volunteer
“count days”, identifying key corridors or intersections for installing passive detection devices, community
surveying, and U.S. Census/American Community Survey
data evaluation.

Infrastructure Project Prioritization
Alta will prioritize projects for implementation in Norco.

This effort will include the development of a methodology and identification of a variety of relevant prioritization criteria in Norco such as network gap closure, community support, concentration of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions, the potential need to acquire right-of-way, and if a proposed project supports goals developed as
part of this planning effort. This implementation plan will provide Norco with a road map charting a path for project funding.

Traffic Modeling
In consultation with City staff, Alta will identify key corridors in Norco to conduct preliminary traffic
modeling analysis to help evaluate and contextualize
the impacts and benefits of current and future bicycle
and pedestrian use on the City’s existing transportation system as it prepares for future growth. Alta is well
versed in conducting micro-level traffic analysis typical to a pedestrian and bicycle master plan, and will focus on specific segments or intersections in Norco for both motorized and non-motorized transportation.

As the breadth of this modeling exercise can require
significant staff resources and impact other project
deliverables, Alta proposes to refine the extents of this study and identify a fixed number of specific segments
or intersections, perhaps resulting from the prioritized list of projects to study. Should the City not have recent/ relevant traffic count data for the identified areas, we have included an optional task to obtain counts via
outside services.

Funding Recommendations
Alta will develop preliminary estimates and funding
recommendations for proposed active transportation
infrastructure that will be incorporated into the final plan.

Alta maintains a database of major funding sources
for active transportation, street improvements, urban
greening, urban park/recreation opportunities, and
much more. We have built this knowledge over the last
25 years of grant writing and implementation, and we
will utilize this database to identify funding sources for relevant recommended projects in the Plan.

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 26 Schedule
This proposed schedule reflects the scope outlined in
this proposal. The Alta team is flexible in our approach and looks forward to working with the City to finalize the scope and schedule to meet the needs of the City and
project.

1. Project Planning and Coordination X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X2. Community Engagement X X3. Existing Conditions Assessment X X4. Needs Analysis X5. Active Transportation Recommendations X6. Implementation X7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan X LEGEND
Task Progress
Benchmark / Milestone X
Deliverable
Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Months from Notice to Proceed
Month 13 Month 14 Month 15 Month 16 Month 12 Month 5

1. Project Planning and Coordination X X 2. Community Engagement X 3. Existing Conditions Assessment X 4. Needs Analysis 5. Active Transportation Recommendations 6. Implementation 7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan LEGEND
Task Progress
Benchmark / Milestone X
Deliverable
Month 1 Month 2
As part of this task, we will provide a high-level
categorical assessment matching the priority projects
with the most appropriate funding opportunities.

TASK 6 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Existing Conditions Memo
• Final Existing Conditions Memo
Task 7. Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan
Alta’s team of planners, designers, engineers, and
graphic designers have extensive experience preparing
Active Transportation Plans for cities throughout
Southern California. Utilizing the data, analysis,
observations, public input, amd memos developed
in the tasks above, Alta will prepare a Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Norco. The resulting Plan will be intuitive, graphically rich, and supported by maps, tables, and figures.

Incorporating City direction and input obtained during
the community engagement tasks described above,
Alta will prepare a final draft of the Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan. City staff will review this final
draft Plan, and provide consolidated non-conflicting
comments to the Alta team within two weeks of the final draft plan’s circulation. Alta will provide a final Plan in digital format, suitable for City Council adoption or filing.

TASK 7 DELIVERABLES
• Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
• Final Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. City of Norco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 30 Budget
This proposed budget reflects the scope outlined in this proposal. The Alta team is flexible in our approach and looks forward to working with the City to finalize the scope and budget to meet the needs of the City and project.

Principal-inChargeProject
Manager
Senior Active
Transportation
Advisor Planner Planner Designer
Senior
Engineer Web Designer
Graphic
Designer
Project
Coordinator
James Powell Tim Bevins Ashley Haire Sean
Hernandez Devan Gelle Dan Scheir Joe Paull Zane Taylor Stephen Hernandez Sandy Yang 2022 Hourly Rate* $225 $175 $247 $128 $116 $103 $175 $185 $116 $98

1. Project Planning and Coordination 15 24 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 8 59 $9,795 Kickoff Meeting 2 2 4 $800
Monthly Project Management & Meetings 12 20 8 40 $6,984 Data Inventory/Request 1 2 8 4 15 $2,011

2. Community Engagement 6 28 0 60 48 24 0 8 16 0 190 $25,306 Digital Survey 1 2 4 8 4 19 $2,479
Public Input Map 1 2 16 8 8 35 $5,031
Community Workshops 2 16 24 12 12 8 74 $9,878
Pop-up Events 1 2 12 12 12 4 43 $5,203
Community Engagement Approach and Summary Memo 1 6 4 8 19 $2,715

3. Existing Conditions Assessment 6 25 5 30 30 10 0 0 0 0 106 $15,310 Draft Implementation Memo 4 20 4 20 20 8 76 $11,092
Final Implementation Memo 2 5 1 10 10 2 30 $4,218

4. Needs Analysis 3 10 5 88 48 0 0 0 0 0 154 $20,380
Draft Implementation Memo 2 8 4 80 40 134 $17,718
Final Implementation Memo 1 2 1 8 8 20 $2,662

5. Active Transportation Recommendations 5 36 5 48 48 48 10 0 28 0 228 $30,314 Draft Active Transportation Recommendations Memo 4 30 4 40 40 36 8 24 186 $24,790 Final Active Transportation Recommendations Memo 1 6 1 8 8 12 2 4 42 $5,524

6. Implementation 6 12 14 24 24 44 54 0 0 0 178 $26,746 Draft Implementation Memo 4 10 12 20 20 36 44 146 $21,902 Final Implementation Memo 2 2 2 4 4 8 10 32 $4,844

7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 10 38 0 50 50 30 0 0 38 0 216 $28,598 Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 6 30 40 40 20 30 166 $21,900 Final Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 4 8 10 10 10 8 50 $6,698 Staff Hours 51 173 29 308 248 160 64 8 82 8 1131 $156,449 Labor Total $11,363 $30,275 $7,163 $39,424 $28,768 $16,480 $11,200 $1,480 $9,512 $784 $156,449 Reimbursable Expenses and Travel $1,500
Direct Cost: Alta Interactive Map License Fee $2,000
Project Total $159,949
Optional Tasks:

Walk/Bike Counts (Outside Service) ~$1,500-$2,000 / location TASK
Total Task
Fee
Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

Total Task
Hours
GENERAL NOTES:
* Hours and staff assignments can be adjusted by the consultant as needed to implement the tasks described during the course of the project. * Hourly rates will be adjusted if work is continued into subsequent year(s).

12 GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5632
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________

1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________

2. Policy Term (From) _______________ (To)________________ Endorsement Effective Date ______________________________________

3. Named Insured _______________________________________________

4. Address of Named Insured
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________________ /_____________________________

6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
______________________________________________

7. Coverage is equivalent to:

Comprehensive General Liability Form GL0002 (Ed. 1/73)
______________________________________________
Commercial General Liability “Occurrence” Form CG0001
______________________________________________

8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is:
____________________________________”occurrence”
Note: The City of Norco standard insurance requirements specify “occurrence” coverage. “Claims-made” coverage is not acceptable. If commercial general liability form or equivalent is used, the general aggregate must apply separately to this location/project or the general aggregate must be twice the occurrence limit.

13 B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. As respects any work performed on the above described Project, the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, or (c) premises owned, leased, or used by the Named Insured.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) work performed by the Named Insured on the above described Project for or on behalf of the City of Norco; or (b) products sold by the Named Insured to the City of Norco for use on the Project; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers; or stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s schedule underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers, or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Form Number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or
(2) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage, “Occurrence” Form CG 0001; or
(3) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Sections (1) and (2).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respects to the Company’s limit of liability.

14 5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
______________________________
(Telephone Number)

15 D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to bind the below-listed (Print/Type Name)
insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company. ____________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________

16 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5632
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement #_____________________

1. Insurance Company _____________________________________________ Policy Number _____________________

2. Policy Term (From)________________(To) _______________ Endorsement Effective Date ___________

3. Named Insured________________________________________________

4. Address of Named Insured________________________________________

5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate
$______________________ /_____________________________________

5. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention
(Nil unless otherwise specified):
$____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:

1. INSURED. The City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, consulting engineers, employees and volunteers are included as insured with regard to damages and defense of claims arising from: the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the Named Insured and the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

2. CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the Named Insured for or on behalf of the City of Norco, the insurance afforded by this policy shall: (a) be primary insurance as respects the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, consulting engineers or

17 volunteers; or (b) stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the Named Insured at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number CA 00001 (Ed. 1/78), Code 1 (“any auto”) and endorsement CA 0025.
(2) If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the preceding Section (1).

4. SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured who is seeking coverage, or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company’s limit of liability.

5. PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officer, officials, employees, consulting engineers or volunteers.

6. CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.

18 C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURE
Incidents and claims are to be reported to the insurer at:

ATTN:
_____________________________________________________________________ (Title) (Department)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Company)
_____________________________________________________________________ (Street Address)
_____________________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip Code)
____________________________________________________
(Telephone Number)
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, __________________________, warrant that I have authority to bind the below-listed (Print/Type Name)
insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company. ____________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original Signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: _____________________________________________________ TITLE: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________

19 WORKER’S COMPENSATION/EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT

CITY OF NORCO
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 270-5632
A. POLICY INFORMATION Endorsement # ________________________

1. Insurance Company ____________________________________________ (“the Company”)
Policy Number _________________________________________________

2. Effective Date of this Endorsement ________________________________

3. Named Insured_________________________________________________

4. Employer’s Liability Limit (Coverage B)______________________________ _____________________________________________________________ B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
(1) Cancellation Notice. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the City of Norco. Such notice shall be addressed as shown in the heading of this endorsement.
(2) Waiver of Subrogation. The Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Norco, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents and employees for losses paid under the terms of this policy which arise from work performed by the Named Insured for the City of Norco.

20 C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

INSURER
I, _______________________, warrant that I have authority to bind the below-listed (Print/Type Name)
insurance company and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City of Norco) ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________

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City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.E.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Department: Administration
SUBJECT:

Declaration of Successor Agency Owned Property as Surplus Land RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Successor Agency Board Resolution No. 2022-01 declaring Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 122-070-023 and 122-070-026 in the City of Norco Surplus Land Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.) .

SUMMARY:

The Successor Agency to the former Norco Community Redevelopment Agency (“Successor Agency”) owns real property consisting of approximately 0.4 acres which is located close to the intersection of Hamner Avenue and Hidden Valley Parkway, City of Norco, CA, 92860 (APNs: 122-070-023 and 122-070-026) (“Property”).

AB 1486, which amended the Surplus Land Act effective January 1, 2020 to include, among others, changing the existing, long-standing definition of “surplus land”; providing that land shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before a local agency may take any action to sell or lease land; and adding a new limitation providing that an “agency’s use” “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development,” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation or revenue." AB 1486 further added provisions prohibiting the Successor Agency from negotiation of disposition of the property prior to compliance with the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.

BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, the Successor Agency/City staff must send a written notice of availability of the property by electronic mail or by certified mail to all of the entities identified in Government Code section 54222, which include local public entities and housing sponsors that have notified the California Department of Housing and Community Development of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low and moderate-income housing, in the City of Norco and County of Riverside, any

regional park authority and the State Resources Agency for open-space purposes; and to the local school district for school facilities or use.

If one of the entities/agencies receiving the notice of availability desires to purchase or lease the property, it must notify the Successor Agency/City of its interest to do so in writing within 60 days of receiving the Successor Agency/City’s notice. If the Successor Agency/City receives multiple notices of interest, the Surplus Land Act establishes priorities, with first priority given to entities that agree to use the property for affordable housing.

Finally, in the event no agreement is reached between the Successor Agency/City and any interested entity/agency after a good faith negotiation period of 90 days, the land may be disposed of without further regard to the Surplus Land Act. Any future sale/disposition of the Property will also require the approval of the Successor Agency Board/City Council and Oversight Board in accordance with the Redevelopment Dissolution Act.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None as result of this recommended action.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

The recommended action is consistent with Strategic Direction #3: "Assure Financial Stability by Expanding Development Efforts, Diversifying Revenue Sources and Continuing Prudent Financial Management."
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

SA Resolution No. 2022-01

SA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORCO DECLARING ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS 122-070-023 AND 122-070-026 IN THE CITY OF NORCO (HAMNER AVENUE/HIDDEN VALLEY PARKWAY) SURPLUS LAND

PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ.)
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency to the former Norco Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Norco (“Successor Agency”) is the owner in fee simple of that certain real property consisting of approximately.40 acres and located close to the intersection of Hamner Avenue and Hidden Valley Parkway, City of Norco, CA, 92860 (APNs: 122-070-023 and 122-070-026) (“Property”); and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1486. AB 1486 significantly amended the Surplus Land Act effective January 1, 2020.

These amendments included, among others, changing the previous, long-standing definitions of “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land”; providing that property shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it; and adding a new limitation providing that an “agency’s use” “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation or revenue”; and
WHEREAS, under the Surplus Land Act, Government Code section 54220 et seq., surplus land is land owned in fee simple by the Successor Agency for which the Successor Agency takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring the land is surplus and not necessary for the Successor Agency’s use; and WHEREAS, in order to pursue the possible sale and disposition of the Property through a sale, the Successor Agency/City must now comply with the Surplus Land Act as amended by AB 1486; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the amended Surplus Land Act, Successor Agency/City staff will send a written notice of availability for the Property by electronic mail or by certified mail to the all of the entities identified in Government Code section 54222; and WHEREAS, subject to Government Code section 54227, if one of the entities/agencies desires to purchase or lease the property after having received notice, it must indicate its interest to do so in writing within 60 days of receiving the Successor Agency/City’s notice; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 54223, in the event no agreement is reached between the City and any interested entity/agency after a good faith negotiation period of 90 days, the property may be disposed of without further regard to the Surplus Land Act.

Successor Agency Resolution No. 2022-01 – Surplus property

May 4, 2022
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency and the City Council of the City of Norco, California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated and adopted as the findings of the City Council/Successor Agency Board; and

2. For purposes of compliance with the amended Surplus Land Act, parcel numbers 122-070-023 and 122-070-026 in the City of Norco, is hereby declared surplus land.

The City Manager, or his designee, is directed to proceed with the notification and negotiation requirements of the amended Surplus Land Act, to facilitate the possible disposition of the Property.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Successor Agency and the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on May 4, 2022 _______________________
Greg Newton, Chairperson
Successor Agency
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, Secretary
Successor Agency
City of Norco, California
I, Dana Roa, CMC, Secretary of the Successor Agency of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Board of Directors at a regular meeting thereof held on May 4, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, Secretary
Successor Agency
City of Norco, California

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

2.F.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Amanda Hamilton, Facilities and Maintenance Director
Department: Facilities and Maintenance
SUBJECT:

Acceptance of the Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as Complete
RECOMMENDATION:

Accept Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.

SUMMARY:

The Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project consisted of reconstruction of AC parking lots, installation of ADA Compliant Ramps, Striping, Signage and Markings and all appurtenant related work to the satisfaction and acceptance of the Parks and Public Facilities Superintendent and the City Engineer. A Notice of Completion has been prepared for recordation.

BACKGROUND:

On April 7, 2021, the City Council awarded a contract for the Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project to Superior Paving, Inc., dba United Paving Co., in the amount of $396,994 and authorized City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract amount.

Superior Paving, Inc., dba United Paving Co. completed their scope of work for the project at a total cost of $403,791. The work has been inspected by the Parks and Facilities Superintendent and the City Engineer and found to be in full conformance with the plans and specifications on the contract document. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact for this item.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project is consistent with Strategic Direction #1 – Infrastructure and Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

Notice of Completion

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RECORDING REQUESTED BY: THIS DOCUMENT IS FILED AT THE REQUEST

CITY OF NORCO OF THE CITY OF NORCO PURSUANT TO
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: SECTION 6103 OF THE GOVERNMENT
2870 CLARK AVENUE CODE. NO FEE IS CHARGED THEREFORE.

NORCO, CA 92860
ATTN: CITY CLERK

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF NORCO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT THE WORK DESCRIBED AS

RILEY GYMNASIUM, COMMUNITY CENTER AND SCOUT HOUSE PARKING LOTS PROJECT IN THE

CITY OF NORCO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND WRITTEN CONTRACT DATED BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORCO AND SUPERIOR PAVING COMPANY, INC. DBA UNITED PAVING CO. WAS COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF NORCO ON THE 4 TH DAY OF MAY, 2022.

THE WORK DONE: CONSISTED OF RECONSTRUCTION OF AC PARKING LOTS, INSTALLATION OF ADA COMPLIANT RAMPS, STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND MARKINGS AND ALL APPURTENANT RELATED WORK, FOR THE PARKING LOTS LOCATED AT 3900 AND 3950 ACACIA AVENUE, CITY OF NORCO, CALIFORNIA.

THAT THE CITY OF NORCO, A PUBLIC BODY, CORPORATE AND POLITIC, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 2870 CLARK AVENUE, NORCO, CALIFORNIA, 92860 IS THE OWNER OF SAID IMPROVEMENT WORK; AND THAT SAID WORK WAS PERFORMED BEGINNING APRIL 7, 2021, IN THE CITY OF NORCO. THE NATURE OF INTEREST IS VENDEE UNDER CONTRACT.

THAT SAID WORK OF IMPROVEMENT WAS SO PERFORMED BY SUPERIOR PAVING COMPANY, INC. DBA UNITED PAVING CO LOCATED IN CORONA, CALIFORNIA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID WRITTEN AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 7, 2021, AND THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH WERE A PART OF SAID CONTRACT.

THAT THE CORPORATE SURETY ON THE CONTRACTOR’S BOND, FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND IS TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT. THIS NOTICE OF COMPLETION IS GIVEN BY THE CITY OF NORCO PURSUANT TO THE APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS OF TITLE XV, PART IV, DIVISION 1 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND UPON ORDER OF THE CITY OF NORCO.

May 4, 2022
DATED: CITY OF NORCO

A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
BY: __________________________

DANA ROA, CMC

CITY CLERK
VERIFICATION FOR NON-INDIVIDUAL OWNER:

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT I AM THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF NORCO; THAT I HAVE SIGNED THE SAID NOTICE, THAT I KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS THEREOF, AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. 05/04/2022 ______________________________

DATE DANA ROA, CMC

CITY CLERK CITY OF NORCO

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

5.A.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Amanda Hamilton, Facilities and Maintenance Director
Department: Facilities and Maintenance
SUBJECT:

Gold Star/Blue Star Families Memorial Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project; and appropriation of funds from the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Fund in the amount of $22,000.

RECOMMENDATION:
1) Approve procurement of materials for the installation of irrigation, drainage, retaining walls, and plant materials for the completion of the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Landscaping and Erosion Control Improvement Project in the amount of $22,000.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-24 to approve appropriation of funds from the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Fund in the amount of $22,000 for landscape and erosion control improvements at the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument located at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center.

SUMMARY:

On June 12, 2022, the City of Norco will have a memorial ceremony honoring the Gold Star/Blue Star Families with the unveiling of the new monument. The Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument started construction in July 2021. As the construction of the project concludes, landscaping of the western bank directly below the monument is proposed for erosion control and overall beautification of the slope that would compliment the newly constructed Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Project.

BACKGROUND:

On July 21, 2022, the City Council awarded a contract to Act 1 in the amount of $276,597 for the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument. The construction of the monument did not include the landscaping of the westerly bank.

Soil erosion has been a significant issue on the westerly bank of the project. In order to mitigate this problem, the use of retaining walls is required to control water flow, reduce damage to the landscaping, and create a visually appealing space for visitors.

Currently, the landscaping portion of the project is unfunded. With the request to beautify the bank and mitigate erosion, the proposal would utilize donation funding that has been received.

The Facilities and Maintenance staff has designed a conceptual plan for the landscape and installation of the retaining walls on the westerly slope directly below the Gold Star Families Monument. Facilities and Maintenance crews will procure and install the material proposed by the grand opening date. Staff also will plan and organize volunteers to complete the retaining wall installation and planting.

The landscape plant palette includes drought tolerant plant material to match existing landscaping as available by suppliers. The proposal also includes the installation of Roses, Bougainvillea, Lantana, and Salvia to achieve a red, white, and blue pattern.

ORCO retaining walls will be constructed for erosion control. The retaining wall material has been specified to match the newly constructed Gold Star Monument block walls.

Drainage improvements will also be incorporated to help with erosion control and a drip system will be installed to maximize water use.

The proposed estimated cost breakdown of material is as follows:

Material Cost
ORCO 3' Block Retaining Wall (Tan River) $3,000
Base Material for Block Retaining Wall $500
Drainage (Pipe, Fittings, Gravel) $1,500
Irrigation (Valves, Pipe, Drip Line, Valve Boxes, Controller, Wiring) $5,000 Plant Materials (Roses) $2,000
Plant Material (Drought Tolerant) $10,000
Total $ 22,000
A timeline of events is being proposed to execute project delivery in 5 weeks if approved by the City Council.

Week Working Days Task
1 5/09/22 – 5/12/22 Purchase Materials and Organize Volunteers 2 5/16/22 – 5/19/22 Irrigation/Drainage Installation
3 5/23/22 – 5/26/22 Retaining Wall Installation
4 5/30/22 – 6/02/22 Planting
5 6/06/22 – 6/09/22 Planting/Cleanup
6/12/22 Memorial Ceremony
FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of the Gold Star/Blue Star Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project in the amount of $22,000. The Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Revenues account has an available fund balance of $22,485 to fund the appropriation requested. A resolution has been prepared to appropriate $22,000 from donations received and transfer funds to the Government Improvement Fund (Fund 140) for the project.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Direction No. 1 - Infrastructure and Asset Management: Ensure timely preservation, replacement, improvement and acquisition of infrastructure and capital assets.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S):

Proposed Landscaping
Resolution No 2022-24

Gold Star/Blue Star Mothers Monument Landscaping Project Existing Condition
Proposed Area of New Landscaping: 6,700 sq. ft.

Landscape Concept
Retaining Wall & Drainage Design Concept

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORCO,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GOLD

STAR/BLUE STAR FAMILIES MONUMENT DONATION FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $22,000 FOR LANDSCAPE AND EROSION CONTROL

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE GOLD STAR/BLUE STAR FAMILIES MONUMENT LOCATED AT GEORGE INGALLS EQUESTRIAN EVENT CENTER.

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual Operating Budget for the City of Norco, California was adopted by the City Council on June 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Revenues Fund (121) to fund the appropriation; and WHEREAS, approval of the appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,000 for the costs of the Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, any unused funds will remain in the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Revenues Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Norco, California, approve the appropriation in the amount of $22,000 from the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Monument Donation Fund balance (121) to the Gold Star/Blue Star Families Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting held on May 04, 2022.
_________________________
Greg Newton, Mayor
City of Norco, California
ATTEST:
_________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

Resolution No. 2022-24– Appropriation of Gold Star/Blue Star Monument Donation Fund

May 04, 2022
I, Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Norco, California, do hereby certifythat the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Norco, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on May 04, 2022, by the followingvote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Norco, California, on May 04, 2022.
________________________
Dana Roa, CMC, City Clerk
City of Norco, California

City Council

STAFF REPORT
Date: May 4, 2022 Agenda Item:

5.B.

To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Prepared By: Alma Robles, Planning Director
Department: Planning
SUBJECT:

Process and Status Review on Accessory Building Regulations RECOMMENDATION:

Receive and file, or provide direction to staff as needed.

SUMMARY:

In 2017, Chapter 18.68 – “Accessory Building Use Permits” was adopted in the Norco Municipal Code (NMC), establishing an application and review process, and establishing regulations for accessory buildings on properties zoned for residential uses. Review of the adopted regulations is required to update the regulations as needed based on implementation issues. This same item was presented to the Planning Commission on April 13, 2022, and there are no recommended changes.

BACKGROUND:

Review of the Accessory Building Ordinance (Chapter 18.68) has been occurring every year since its adoption in 2017, and revisions have occurred in response to any matters/challenges that have surfaced along the way.

The first revision in 2018 changed the mailing radius boundary to be 300 feet or to the distance needed to reach at least 25 property owners, and the maximum size of a restroom was set at 50 square feet. In 2019, a revision established the maximum allowed height of an RV garage at 18 feet regardless of the height of the associated residential structure. In addition, the definition for the building height was revised to read, “Building height is the vertical distance measured from finished floor to the highest point of the roof measured from the front (primary entry whether for vehicle or person) of the building.

There were no changes in 2020 and 2021. Attached for the City Council's review is Exhibit "A" - Chapter 18.68, which is updated to reflect all previous changes.

The following accessory buildings were approved in 2021:

CASE NO.

TYPE:

Large Vehicle; Large Animal;
Other

OUTCOME
Site Plan 2021-01 Other Approved (7/14/21)
Site Plan 2021-02 Large Vehicle Approved (4/14/21)
Site Plan 2021-06 Large Animal Approved (6/9/21)
Site Plan 2021-07 Large Vehicle Approved (8/11/21)
Site Plan 2021-09 Large Vehicle Approved (10/13/21)
Site Plan 2021-10 Large Vehicle Approved (2/9/22)
Site Plan 2021-11 Large Vehicle
Approved (12/8/21)
As noted, no changes to the Municipal Code occurred in 2021; the City Council has directed staff to discuss several concerns brought up by a homeowner (Craig Bennett) in the next 2022 review. Theses concerns have been attached to this staff report as Exhibit "B". Should the Council determined that discussion on all or some of the concerns are warranted, they can be discussed.

Current Issues, Concerns, and Suggestions from Applicants, Public, Staff, Planning Commission, or City Council
Below are some of the issues that staff has come across within the last year. These same concerns presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting held on April 13, 2022.

Their response is in parentheses and in bold below.
• The size of the structure typically is requested to be larger than what is allowed to meet particular needs. This applies to the RV (1,000 square-foot max with an additional 400 square feet ) and garage accessory buildings (864 square-foot max). However to date, the established sizes have not precluded construction of accessory buildings. (No change was recommended to increase the size.) • The understanding of the graduated setback. It has been challenging for Staff to convey the graduated setback requirement to the public and for them to understand it. If the goal is to ensure that taller building are further setback from property lines, then consideration (as a point of discussion) could be that the Municipal Code be amended so that a flat setback of 5’ for building or structures 10’ high and under (free standing patio, small storage building) and then 10’ minimum setback from the property lines for anything above that. (No change was recommended to modify the graduated setback.)
• Being able to add an open patio to an existing free standing building or building a freestanding patio cover over 240 square feet. Staff's response has typically been:
"this requires Planning Commission (PC) review". Residents have expressed extreme concerns with going to the PC and paying the fee ($3,598) for a detached patio or a patio attached to a detached structure like a garage.(No change was recommended from the Planning Commission; and agreed the cost was not within their scope.)
• The cost and timeline of the process. The cost for all accessory buildings that require PC review is $3,598 and the review process takes anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. It should be noted that review often takes several rounds of corrections especially when a homeowner does not have a clear understanding of all the

requirements of the Municipal Code. (No change was recommended from the Planning Commission, and agreed the cost was not within their scope.) • Modifications of existing structures (approved prior to the existing Municipal Code) being limited. Staff's response has been that: "if the existing building exceeds the current Code's size limitations and setbacks, no more additions are allowed"; if a proposed addition does not put the existing structure over the size limit, height and setbacks of the current Code, then PC review is required. (The Planning Commission agreed with staff's approach.)
• The issue with adding an attached RV garage to an existing dwelling – allowed by right (not PC review) if they meet setbacks, especially since the Accessory Building Municipal Code was drafted to apply to detached structures only. Discussion point:
should the Accessory Building Municipal Code apply? Should the Code include limitation to attached RV garages for height, size and setbacks? Should this require PC review? An example of an approved attached garage building has been included as "Exhibit C", to facilitate discussion on this matter. (The Planning Commission agreed that the Accessory Building Municipal Code, Chapter

18.68 is for detached structures and change is not necessary to include structures attached to the primary home.)
• Can combination buildings be allowed, meaning that large RV garages being combined with barns for larger foot print. Staff's response has been that the structures must be separate. (The Planning Commission agreed with staff's approach.)
In addition to the above, the Planning Commission was provided with Mr. Bennett's (Exhibit B) concerns ahead of the meeting date, but there were no recommended changes in response. Overall, the Planning Commission acknowledged the extensive amount of work invested in the current Accessory Building Municipal Code Chapter 18.68 by both the Planning Commission and City Council and determined that a complete overhaul of the Code was not warranted, nor any changes at this time.

The information provided above is for information and discussion purposes, and for direction by the the City Council if any changes to NMC Chapter 18.68 are warranted.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact, being presented for information and direction.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is consistent with Strategic Plan Direction No. 4 - Communication and Stakeholder Experience: Enhance the stakeholder experience, engage the community, and build brand awareness through proactive, effective and consistent communication.

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:

Certified as to Availability of Funds: Lisette Free, Finance Director Approved by: Andy Okoro, City Manager
Approved as to Form: John Harper, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT(S):

Exhibit A
Exhibit C
Exhibit B

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021.

Chapter 18.68

ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS
Sections:

18.68.02 Intent and Purpose.

18.68.04 Initiation.

18.68.06 Application.

18.68.08 Investigation of Application for an Accessory Building Use Permit.

18.68.10 Concurrent Procedures.

18.68.12 Public Noticing on Application for Accessory Building Use Permit.

18.68.14 Conditions Necessary to Granting an Accessory Building Use Permit.

18.68.16 Conditions of Approval.

18.68.18 Force of Conditions of Approval.

18.68.20 Size, Layout, and Design of Accessory Buildings.

18.68.22 Variance from Allowed Sizes.

18.68.24 Appeals of Actions Taken on an Accessory Building Use Permit Application.

18.68.26 Administration of Accessory Building Use Permits.

18.68.28 Reapplication for Accessory Building Use Permit.

18.68.30 Revocation and Expiration of Accessory Building Use Permit.

18.68.32 Biannual Review of Accessory Building Regulations.

18.68.34 Training for Implementation of Accessory Building Regulations.

18.68.02 Intent and Purpose.

It is hereby found and declared that the City of Norco lies in a natural setting of rural, scenic and historical beauty; that this rural environment generates a strong characteristic for development of Norco as a new equestrian focal point in Southern California; that this unique rural environment and historically significant location contribute a material economic advantage to the citizens, business, and industry within the City and particularly to the property owners who reside therein; and that development in an orderly manner with compatible uses and appearances of structures within and between zones and with the natural rural environment is necessary to maintain such historic and economic advantage, to stabilize, protect, and maintain property values, and to encourage permanence of desirable residential areas.

The purpose of the accessory building use permit is to review the location, architectural design, and/or conduct of certain land uses associated with accessory buildings in residential and agricultural zones. Accessory buildings and their associated uses can have a unique and distinct impact on the area and surrounding properties in which they are located, and thus require special review and conditions as needed. An accessory building use permit may be granted at the discretion of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, whichever is the approving body, and is not the automatic right of any applicant.

Accessory buildings that are 240 square feet or smaller and not higher than 14 feet are exempt from having to be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 1030 Sec. 1, 2018; Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.04 Initiation.

An accessory building use permit may be initiated by the owner or owners (or their authorized agents) of property in the City, only where the proposed use is specifically authorized by the zoning that applies to the subject property. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.06 Application.

Application for an accessory building use permit shall be made on a form provided by the Planning Department, and shall be accompanied by the following:

EXHIBIT "A"

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021. (1) The name and address of the applicant; evidence that the applicant is the owner of the parcel or premises involved, or that there is permission from the owner to make such application, including a legal description of the subject parcel or premises.
(2) An application fee to assist in defraying the expense of postage, posting, advertising, and other costs of labor and materials incidental to the proceedings prescribed herein. This fee shall be in accord with a schedule established by resolution of the City Council and shall be nonrefundable. (3) Nine copies of a site plan, containing all the information required by Section 18.40.08 (Content of a Site Plan) using the terms and criteria of said chapter as modified in the accessory building use permit review application.
(4) Such other information as the Planning Commission or City Council may require, that could include, but not limited to, engineering studies for grading and drainage, architectural plans for consistency with the primary dwelling, etc.
(5) Responsibility for Accuracy. The applicant shall be solely responsible for the accuracy of information submitted as part of their application. Submission of inaccurate plans, legal descriptions, application requirements, and other information may be cause for invalidation of all actions regarding this petition. (6) Such applications shall be numbered consecutively in the order of their filing and shall become a part of the permanent official records of the City, and there shall be attached to each such application copies of all reports, notices and actions pertaining thereto. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.08 Investigation of Application for an Accessory Building Use Permit.

The Commission shall cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing on the application for an accessory building use permit as will provide necessary information to ensure that the action on each such application is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.10 Concurrent Procedures.

In considering the accessory building use permit application, the Commission, and Council on appeal, shall review the proposed plans pursuant to Chapter 18.40 (Site Plan Review), using the terms and criteria of said chapter as modified in the accessory building use permit review application. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.12 Public Noticing on Application for Accessory Building Use Permit.

Not less than 10 days prior to the decision date by the Planning Commission (or the City Council on appeal), the City shall mail notices of the proposed accessory building use to all property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment rolls within a 300-foot radius, or to the radius needed to reach 25 properties, of the property boundaries of the proposed accessory building site. Appeals on the accessory building use permit application shall be noticed similarly. (Ord. 1030 Sec. 1, 2018; Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.14 Conditions Necessary to Granting an Accessory Building Use Permit.

Before an accessory building use permit may be granted the approving body shall make a finding from the evidence as submitted, that the following conditions exist in reference to the property being considered:
(1) The requested accessory building use permit is consistent with the General Plan and zoning requirements of the zone in which the property in question is located including the protection of adequate open animal areas on lots where the keeping of large animals is permitted.
(2) The requested accessory building use permit will not have an adverse effect on the public convenience or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood thereof and will not adversely affect adjoining land uses including runoff and drainage impacts and architectural compatibility. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.16 Conditions of Approval.

In the granting of an accessory building use permit conditions may be included to which the building or the lot or parcel where it is approved may be used, or the building constructed or altered, with requirements that can include but not be limited to use, architecture, height of building, open spaces, on-site parking and access areas, and

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021. conditions of operation that the approving body may consider necessary to prevent damage or prejudice to adjacent properties, and/or detriment to the welfare of the community. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.18 Force of Conditions of Approval.

Any restrictions or conditions required by the approving body or other approving body on appeal in the granting of an accessory building use permit under the provisions of this chapter must be complied with. If such conditions or requirements are not met, the Planning Commission shall hold a hearing in the manner as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Revocation and Expiration of Permits and Variances).
(1) Upon revocation, further use or maintenance of the building authorized by the accessory building use permit shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.20 Size, Layout, and Design of Accessory Buildings. (1) Large Vehicle Parking Building (Recreational and Agricultural Vehicles). (a) Maximum height: 16 feet at roof eave with the same or lesser roof pitch as the primary dwelling. The maximum allowed height at the peak shall be 18 feet.
(b) Maximum allowed size: 1,000 square feet.

Additional allowed square footage for other accessory building use:

Size: 400 square feet at the following maximum allowed heights.

Height: Maximum height at eave: eight feet; maximum building height: 14 feet. (c) Maximum allowed lot coverage: cannot exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage for all buildings that require a building permit, including all accessory buildings, based on the underlying zone of the property in question.
(d) All portions of a proposed accessory building shall meet the graduated setback requirement based on the height of any portion of the building per Exhibit 18.68.20-1 (Graduated Setback Requirement). Accessory buildings on lots that have a recorded primary animal-keeping area (PAKA) are not subject to this setback requirement. (e) The maximum allowed size for a washroom/restroom is 50 square feet consisting only of a one-basin sink and toilet.
(f) Any side of a building that exceeds 20 feet in length shall be required to include doors and/or windows for articulation.
(g) No interior wall separations are allowed with the exception of the washroom/restroom. (h) Exterior wall finishes shall include materials, style, and colors of the primary dwelling (e.g., brick, siding, stucco, etc.); or can consist of materials, features, and colors typical of a barn vernacular, for approval by the Architectural Review Subcommittee (ARC) pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 18.41 (Architectural Review) prior to proceeding to the Planning Commission for its review. (i) A five-foot buffer shall be maintained around the required open animal area where the open animal area is adjacent to a property line or an existing or proposed structure. (j) For any RV dump, interior floor drainage, and/or restroom proposed with an accessory building on a property that is on a septic system, the applicant shall provide a septic system analysis by a septic system engineer that the existing system can accommodate the proposed additional capacity. If the existing system cannot support the additional capacity then the proposed building cannot include an RV dump, interior floor drainage, or restroom without prior connection (including fees) to the City sewer system. (2) Animal-Keeping Shelters for Large Animals (Animals Counted as an “Animal Unit”).

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021. (a) Maximum height: 10 feet at roof eave with the same or lesser roof pitch as the primary dwelling. The maximum allowed height at the peak shall be 18 feet.
(b) Maximum allowed size: equal to the allowed number of animal units (AUs) on the subject property multiplied by 225 square feet, plus an additional 225 square feet for every five AUs allowed for tack and feed storage.
(c) Maximum allowed lot coverage: cannot exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage for all buildings that require a building permit, including all accessory buildings, based on the underlying zone of the property in question.
(d) All portions of a proposed accessory building shall meet the graduated setback requirement based on the height of any portion of the building per Exhibit 18.68.20-1 (Graduated Setback Requirement). Accessory buildings on lots that have a recorded primary animal-keeping area (PAKA) are not subject to this setback requirement. (e) The maximum allowed size for a washroom/restroom is 50 square feet consisting only of a one-basin sink and toilet.
(f) Any side of a building that exceeds 20 feet in length shall be required to include doors and/or windows for function.
(g) The only allowed interior wall separations are for stall enclosures, the separate tack and feed rooms, and for the washroom/restroom.
(h) No roll-up garage doors are allowed.
(i) Buildings shall include open ventilation areas and any windows that are below eight feet measured from the floor to the bottom of the window frame shall not include glass, acrylic, or other type of window pane/cover that can shatter.
(j) There shall be no electrical outlets within wall enclosures to keep animals. Any outlets shall only be located in a breezeway, tack or feed room, or in the washroom/restroom. Interior lights shall only be located on the ceiling or hanging not lower than 10 feet measured from the floor. (k) For any interior floor drainage and/or restroom proposed with an accessory building on a property that is on a septic system, the applicant shall provide a septic system analysis by a septic system engineer that the existing system can accommodate the proposed additional capacity. If the existing system cannot support the additional capacity then the proposed building cannot include interior floor drainage or a restroom without prior connection (including fees) to the City sewer system.
(3) All Other Accessory Buildings (Includes Animal-Keeping Shelters for Small Animals). (a) Maximum height: eight feet at roof eave with the same or lesser roof pitch as the primary dwelling. The maximum allowed height at the building peak is 14 feet. (b) Maximum allowed size: the lesser of 864 square feet or one-third the square footage of the primary dwelling footprint.
(c) Maximum allowed lot coverage: cannot exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage for all buildings that require a building permit, including all accessory buildings, based on the underlying zone of the property in question.
(d) All portions of a proposed accessory building shall meet the graduated setback requirement based on the height of any portion of the building per Exhibit 18.68.20-1 (Graduated Setback Requirement). Accessory buildings on lots that have a recorded primary animal-keeping area (PAKA) are not subject to this setback requirement. (e) The maximum allowed size for a washroom/restroom is 50 square feet consisting only of a one-basin sink and toilet.

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021. (f) Any side of a building that exceeds 20 feet in length shall be required to include doors and/or windows for articulation.
(g) No interior wall separations are allowed with the exception of the washroom/restroom. (h) Exterior wall finishes shall include materials, style, and colors of the primary dwelling (e.g., brick, siding, stucco, etc.); or can consist of materials, features, and colors typical of a barn vernacular, for approval by the Architectural Review Subcommittee (ARC) pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 18.41 (Architectural Review) prior to proceeding to the Planning Commission for its review. (i) A five-foot buffer shall be maintained around the required open animal area where the open animal area is adjacent to a property line or an existing or proposed structure. (j) For any interior floor drainage and/or restroom proposed with an accessory building on a property that is on a septic system, the applicant shall provide a septic system analysis by a septic system engineer that the existing system can accommodate the proposed additional capacity. If the existing system cannot support the additional capacity then the proposed building cannot include interior floor drainage or a restroom without prior connection (including fees) to the City sewer system.

Exhibit 18.68.20-1, Graduated Setback Requirement
(Ord. 1052 Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1030 Sec. 1, 2018; Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.22 Variance from Allowed Sizes.

Notwithstanding whether the proposed structure is equal to or less than the maximum square footage, all findings contained in Section 18.68.14 must be made. Any proposed structure larger than the maximum allowed may only be requested as a variance pursuant to Chapter 18.44 and the findings required by Section 18.44.16 must be made; that is, because of special circumstances, applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the provisions of Section 18.68.20 deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.24 Appeals of Actions Taken on an Accessory Building Use Permit Application.

Any appeals on the actions taken regarding an accessory building use permit application shall be held and governed by the provisions of Chapter 18.43 (Hearings and Appeals Therefrom). (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.26 Administration of Accessory Building Use Permits. (1) All acts under this section shall be construed as administrative acts performed for the purpose of assuring that the intent and purpose of this chapter shall apply in special cases, as provided in this section, and shall not be construed as amendments to the provisions of this chapter or map.

Norco Municipal Code
Chapter 18.68 ACCESSORY BUILDING USE PERMITS

The Norco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1076, passed November 17, 2021. (2) The site plan submitted with an application, together with the conditions, if any required by the approving body, shall be kept on file in the office of the Planning Director and shall be referred to prior to issuing a building permit. Where there is a substantial change from the original site plan, said plan shall be referred to the approving body for action under the procedures of this chapter. No modifications to the conditions of the original approval granting the accessory building use permit shall be permitted without approval of the original approving body. In case of such a review, a new application, filing fee and procedure may be required. (3) A copy of the approved site plan, together with the conditions, if any required by the approving body, shall be recorded with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office prior to the issuance of a building permit. (4) All accessory buildings approved with an accessory building use permit shall be subject to immediate inspection by City officials upon a 24-hour notice to the resident to ensure that no unauthorized use or code violation is occurring pursuant to the approved permit. The request by City officials for immediate inspection shall only be instigated from valid complaints where evidence suggests that a violation may be occurring. (5) The storage of equipment and/or chemicals shall not be more than what is determined to be a safe level for legal residential use pursuant to applicable State and County regulations. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.28 Reapplication for Accessory Building Use Permit.

The City shall not accept for filing nor consider any application for an accessory building use permit on premises for which a similar accessory building use permit application was denied by the City, irrespective of who the applicants are on either application, until 12 consecutive calendar months have expired from the date of the final decision of the City denying the earlier application, unless such final decision was a denial with the grant of the privilege that a similar application may be filed sooner than 12 consecutive months from the date of said decision. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.30 Revocation and Expiration of Accessory Building Use Permit.

The provisions of Chapter 18.46 (Revocation and Expiration of Permits and Variances) shall apply. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.32 Biannual Review of Accessory Building Regulations.

A biannual review of the adopted regulations shall be scheduled, including the number of accessory building use permits issued during that time period, to update the regulations as needed based on implementation issues. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)

18.68.34 Training for Implementation of Accessory Building Regulations.

Training of staff and decision-makers involved in the review of accessory building regulations shall occur once the adopted regulations become effective, and shall occur thereafter as revisions to the code may occur from the biannual reviews. (Ord. 1019 Sec. 1, 2017)