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City Council
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Ted Hoffman, Council Member
a)
Addition of Closed Session Items.
City Manager Okoro requested to add one additional case of Anticipated Litigation and one Real Property Negotiation related to APN's 133-200-022 and 131-130-025.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH add Closed Session Item Real Property Negotiations related to APN's 133-200-022 and 131-130-025 also one additional case of Anticipated Litigation as requested by City Manager Okoro.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.9 (d)(2) and 54956.9 (e)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Two Cases
§54956.9 (d)(2) and 54956.9 (e)(4)(5) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Relating to Frontier Homes, LLC
§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
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:05 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Harper stated that there were no reportable actions in Closed Sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Aleman
INVOCATION
Pastor Rene Parish
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
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)
Approve Consent Calendar as presented.
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.A.
Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2.B.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2022
2.C.
Annual Adoption of the City Investment Policy
Action: Approved and Re-adopted the City Investment Policy, No. 208
2.D.
Award of Contract for Completion of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Action: Awarded a contract to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan in the amount not to exceed $159,949.
2.E.
Declaration of Successor Agency Owned Property as Surplus Land Action: Adopted
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.) .
2.F.
Acceptance of the Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as Complete Action: Accepted Riley Gymnasium, Community Center and Scout House Parking Lots Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from the consent calendar.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam and Bryan Compton thank the Norco Sherrif Department for their quick response and help to apprehend an intruder in their home.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
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.
Facilities Director Hamilton presented report on the Gold Star/Blue Star Family Memorial Landscape and Erosion Control Improvement Project; and requested appropriation of funds from the Monument Donation Fund in the amount of $22,000.
Council Member Bash had questions about the donations and thanked the community for their support.
Council Member Aleman had questions about if trees are included in the landscape.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer asked about outreach for volunteers.
Council Member Hoffman asked about donations and procedures for these items coming back to Council.
Facilities Director Hamiliton discussed that all the money being used for the memorial is from donations, she stated that trees will not be used in the landscape as they will cover the memorial, and she stated she would work with Communications and Community Services on outreach for volunteers.
City Manager Okoro stated that the project cost exceeded his authority and that is why it needed to come back for approval to Council.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comment.
Sgt Eckhoff spoke regarding bricks that could be purchased for the memorial.
Geoff Kahan reminded Council that on December 5, 2012, when this was approved, his son donated the first $1000 to support this project and Mr. Kahan presented an additional donation check for $1000 more.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Council Members Bash and Hoffman discussed wrought iron removal and chain link at the site.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH 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.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
5.B.
Process and Status Review on Accessory Building Regulations Planning Director Robles presented report on the status of the Accessory Building Regulations.
She reviewed updates and changes and the concerns from the Community.
Council Member Hoffman discussed the set backs in the Hills because of the slopes etc.
Council Member Aleman asked about the cost for a variance.
Council Member Bash discussed Mr. Bennet's letter discussing this issue.
Mayor Newton asked about patio cover square footage.
Planning Director Robles answered questions and discussed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened Public Comments.
There were no Public Comments at this time.
Council Member Bash discussed the history of this item. He asked if there was anything we could do as a city to prevent these large additions going up that impede on the neighbors.
Mayor Newton discussed that every lot is different in Norco and is this case the one out or is it a repeatable situation, if yes we need to look at it.
Planning Director Robles discussed that each has been unique circumstances and is depending on each lot.
This has not been the norm.
This building is approximately 1800
sq. feet.
Council Member Aleman discussed the graduated set back on older houses and where the buildings are located.
She discussed that a pitched roof is going to be more than 8 feet and there is not a perfect solution for everybody.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer discussed that this allowed some consistency and this set of rules has made the process clear. She stated the the city is in a good spot for now.
Mayor Newton discussed that he liked the process we have and should review when instances come up.
He stated that he appreciated the report. Planning Commission feels we are on the right track. He made a motion to receive and file and look at Council Member Bash's example for review.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Receive and file, and look at example provided by Council Member Bash. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A.
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.
Planning Director Robles stated that this is a clean up item, General Plan Amendment 2022-01 to amend Section 3.3.2 of the Land Use Element of the it of Norco General Plan to include new description of the existing Commercial Community Land Use Designation.
Council Member Hoffman confirmed that this is just a clean up item to help with Housing Element.
City Attorney Harper confirmed it was in the Original General Plan and this is replacing what has dropped off.
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments at this time.
Mayor Newton closed the public hearing.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Resolution 2022-25, to approve General Plan Amendment 2022-01. 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
City Clerk Roa discussed the Committee/Commission Annual Recruitment.
Council Member Bash discussed the 60th Anniversary for CRC.
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and she discussed her participation in SCAG Housing Cohort and how cities are able to pass an Ordinance that Tiny Homes would count to RHNA numbers, houses less than 400 sq. ft. She requested that the discussion of Tiny Home be agendized at a future meeting.
Council Member Hoffman discussed Rotary Election Meet and Greet. He discussed Budget Negation's, 5 year CIP Projects, 5 year projects for parks, 5 year plan, carry overs and we need to get projects done. He also discussed LMD's.
Mayor requested to agendize at next meeting a revisit of the Proclamation/Observance schedule and process.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH to bring discussion of Tiny Homes to a future City Council Meeting. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
M/S NEWTON/BASH to bring the Proclamation/Observance process back to City Council for discussion at the next City Council meeting.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
GRUNDMEYER
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk