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MINUTES
City Council
Thursday, June 9, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
2:33 PM
ROLL CALL
Greg Newton, Mayor
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Ted Hoffman, Council Member
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Greg Newton
CLOSED SESSION
§54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator
Negotiating Party: City Manager Okoro
Unrepresented Employees: Norco Mid-Management, Confidential, and Management Employees
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Burns stated there were no reportable actions.
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
3:40 p.m.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments at this time.
2. WORKSHOP
2.A.
Presentation of the Draft Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-2023.
City Manager Okoro introduced the continuation of the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2027 review. He called upon Public Works Director Blais to continue with the proposed projects.
Public Works Director Blais presented proposed projects that included Canyon Ridge Circle Pavement Project, and Cota Street Pavement Project.
Mayor Newton and Council Members Bash, Hoffman and Aleman had questions and concerns to the Cota Street Pavement Project relating to the City of Coronas responsibility. They asked that staff follow up with the City of Corona.
Public Works Director Blais thanked the Council for the History and stated he will follow up with Corona and advocate for them to take care of the issue.
Public Works Director Blais continued with proposed CIP projects which included Electronic Speed Feedback signs, Kingman Drive Pavement Project, Oak Ridge Circle Pavement Project, Parkridge Avenue Pavement Project, Queens Road Pavement Project, Rim Crest Drive Pavement Project, and Sixth Street Decorative LED Light Pole Project.
Council Member Bash and Hoffman discussed the stanchions on the light poles needing replacement or replacement of the light poles themselves with larger stanchions for larger banners.
Public Works Director Blais stated he has found a manufacturer and will look into it.
Public Works Director Blais continued with the proposed CIP projects which included Vista Ridge Circle Pavement Project, Woodward Avenue Pavement Project, and Trail Fencing replacement for FY 22-23 to include various streets in the City, Council Member Hoffman asked staff to look at Ingalls Park trail fencing on Crestview from Gate 7 to Gate 5.
Public Works Director Blais agreed to look into the request.
Council Member Bash requested an addition project for to be funded from Measure R. His request was for the Heritage Room to add an additional building to support the artifacts and add storage Space in the location of the platform where the old playground was.
Mayor Newton stated that Council Member Bash should meet with Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton to discuss details further.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton stated she would meet with Council Member Bash and asked that he provided more details.
Council Member Bash had second request for the EAT program building to add landscape to that building along Hamner Avenue at the parkway.
He stated this is the entrance to the City and it looks bad.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton we will look to see what is functional and have court workers to go out and clean up.
Mayor Newton asked if the schedule provided by the Public Works and Facilities and Maintenance director is achievable and they need to make sure that we do not have so much carryover on the next budget.
The Public Works and Facilities and Maintenance director stated that it is all doable and they will be mindful of the carryovers.
Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton proposed project for Fund 141 the Park Improvement for Parmenter Park and Fund 151 Animal Control Facility Carry over, Back Lot and Trash Bins.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works Storm Drain Fund 129 projects which include 18 projects, 4 are new and rest are ongoing.
Mayor Newton and Council Member Hoffman had a few questions related to Fund 129 that were addressed by staff.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehab Fund 136 Project - First Street Widening and Pavement Project.
Council Members Aleman and Hoffman had questions and concerns related to Fund 136 which were addressed by staff.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works Fund 137 Measure "A" Projects with a Total of 6 Projects, Belmont Circle Pavement Project, Sunny Hills Drive Pavement Project, Vine Street Re-pavement Project, Quiet Hill Court, and River Ridge Drive pavement project.
Council Members Hoffman and Bash had questions and concerns that were addressed by staff.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works Fund 143 Trails Improvements for miscellaneous trail and encroachment removals around the city.
Public Works Director Blais presented Water Improvement Fund 144
reviewed the new projects as listed, Fire Hydrant Upgrades, Sixth Street 13' Water Mainline Replacement, Western Avenue 12' Water Mainline Replacement, Temescal Avenue Mainline Replacement, SCADA Improvements, and Unspecified Water Projects.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works Sewer Facilities Fund 147 to include Parkridge Mountain Mainline replacement, SCADA Upgrades, Shawnee Sewer Lift Station Replacement, Unspecified Manhole Rehabilitation, and WRCRQWA and Recycled water Capital.
Public Works Director Blais presented the Public Works Street Improvement Fund 149 which included, Slurry Seal Project unspecified, Street Striping unspecified, N-1C and N-1g Roadway Improvements, Temescal Avenue Pavement Project, First Street Pavement Project, Fourth Street Pavement Project, Traffic Signals, Mountain Avenue Parkway and Trail Improvements.
Mayor Newton and Council Member Aleman had questions related to Fund 149 which were answered by staff.
Mayor Newton thanked staff for a great report and did discuss his concerns on carryovers.
Public Works Director Blais stated that himself and staff are extending themselves a lot, projects are getting done and he believes in the team and what they are doing.
City Manager Okoro stated that the CIP was presented in full and let the City Council know the agenda packet for June 15, 2022 will be provided on Friday due to changes being made late to reports.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Approve the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 with removal of the the Cota Street Pavement Project. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk