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City Council
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Greg Newton, Council Member
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Ted Hoffman, Mayor Pro Tem
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel -
Real Property Negotiation
American Tower Lease Agreement - Property: APN 129-020-041 City Negotiator: City Manager Andy Okoro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Theresa Rogers v. City of Norco, et al.
RIV: ADJ1299445
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Harper stated there were no reportable actions held in closed session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Kevin Bash
INVOCATION
Pastor Daniel Kitheka
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)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented.
City Clerk Roa pulled item 2G for discussion.
M/S HOFFMAN/NEWTON Approve Consent Calendar as presented with Item 2G pulled for discussion. 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 July 20, 2022.
2.C.
Acceptance of Bluff Street Booster Station - Pre Engineered Metal Building Project Action: Accepted the Bluff Street Booster Station - Pre Engineered Metal Building Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.D.
Acceptance of the Removal and Installation of Playground Equipment at Sundance Park, Pacer Park, Parmenter Park and Kips Korner Park Project as Complete.
Action: Accepted the Removal and Installation of Playground Equipment at Sundance Park, Pacer Park, Parmenter Park and Kips Korner Park Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.E.
Acceptance of the River Road Trail Improvement Project
Action: Accepted the River Road Trail Improvement Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.F.
Rescinding Employer-Employee Relations Resolution No. 2022-20 Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-64
rescinding the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution No. 2022-20 adopted on April 6, 2022
2.H.
Execution of a Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line N-1C Extension Storm Drain Project Action: Approved the Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to design and construct the Norco MDP Line N-1C Extension Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
2.I.
Approval of a three-year Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc to provide the City of Norco with on-call Housing Consulting Services.
Action: Approved a three-year Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide the City of Norco with on-call Housing Consulting Services.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.G.
Cancel City Council Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022 and schedule City Council Special Meeting on September 6, 2022.
City Clerk Roa updated the City Council that the City Council Chamber would not be available on September 6, 2022 and offered to schedule the Special Meeting at City Hall.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Cancel City Council Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022 and schedule City Council Special Meeting on September 6, 2022 to be held at City Hall.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Geoff Kahan thanked the Parks and Rec Department for all of the City events and mentioned and even on August 25, 2022 the one year anniversary of the 13 Marines lost in Afghanistan at the Veterans Memorial at 7 p.m.
Bonnie Slager promoted the Norco Fair and reminded the community to buy fair buttons.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance No. 1084, Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Norco, California, to add Chapter 8.08 "Dog Care and Housing Standards" to the Norco Municipal Code (NMC). Code Amendment 2022-03.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance No. 1084 for second reading approving to add Chapter 8.08 "Dog Care and Housing Standards" to the Norco Municipal Code (NMC). Code Amendment 2022-03. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A.
Street Name for the Main Entrance of the Palomino Business Park Public Works Director Blais presented report regarding the naming of the main entrance of the Palomino Business Park.
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
Mike Thompson spoke in regards to the naming of the streets.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Council Member Bash spoke in favor of
Eisen Ranch Way.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer spoke in favor of Eisen Ranch Way, stating it was important to remember what that it was a ranch.
Council Member Hoffman spoke in support of
Eisen Ranch Way.
Council Member Aleman spoke in support of Eisen Ranch Way. Stating it supports and honors the family and their legacy.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER To name the entrance to the Palomino Business Park as Eisen Ranch Way. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6.B.
Moratorium on the Construction of New Industrial Buildings.
Planning Director Robles presented report regarding implementing a moratorium on the construction of new industrial buildings.
City Attorney clarified the process.
Council Members Hoffman and Bash asked clarifying questions related to the report.
Planning Director Robles answered questions and discussed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
There were no speakers cards for this item.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Mayor Newton discussed that clear definitions need to be created for what Warehouse Distribution and what Industrial means and their uses. He stated the definitions will be the most important thing with this issue.
Council Member Hoffman agrees with adding better definitions and had questions for the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer stated the moratorium is warranted, due to safety, health and welfare and the impacts to air quality.
She stated definitions are definitely needed.
City Attorney Harper stated there has to be immediate need or immediate threat.
Council Member Aleman echoed previous Councils words and stated she was pleased we are discussing this issue.
She stated that Council received 13 emails in support. She stated she supports taking a look at this and better guidelines.
Council Member Bash stated City needs to do a
better job at letting the community know what is happening.
He stated he supported this and to send back to staff to review.
Following further discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Adoption of a moratorium on the construction of new industrial/Distribution/warehouse buildings should be brought back as an interim ordinance at next meeting.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A.
Confirming the Report of Costs for Spring and Fall Weed Abatement, Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Attorney Harper presented report.
Council Member Hoffman had questions to the parcels listed.
Chief Burrows was able to answer the questions.
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 NEWTON/BASH Adopt Resolution No. 2022-65, confirming the Report of Costs for abatement of weeds and hazardous vegetation as a public nuisance and imposing special assessment liens on vacant parcels within the City.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7.B.
First Reading, Ordinance 1085 (City of Norco): A City-Initiated proposal to amend Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.30 "General Provision Miscellaneous", to add Section 18.30.48 "Residential Lighting Standards". Zone Code Amendment 2022-04 Planning Director Robles presented report to amend the Norco Municipal Code.
Mayor Newton and Council Member Hoffman had clarifying question.
Planning Director Robles answered questions and discussed concerns.
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 HOFFMAN/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Ordinance 1085, First Reading, to amend Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Title 18 "Zoning", amending Chapter 18.30 "General Provision Miscellaneous" to add Section 18.30.48 "Residential Lighting Standards"; and schedule the Second Reading for August 17, 2022. Zone Code Amendment (ZCA) 2022-04.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Hoffman discussed new legislation coming.
Council Member Bash discussed a grand opening of new business and issues with Accessory Dwelling Units.
City Manager Okoro stated that the contract is complete for the Housing Consultant to begin the Accessory Dwelling Unit process.
Council Member Bash discussed city properties on California Avenue.
Public Works Director Blais clarified the properties on California Avenue for Council Member Bash.
Mayor Newton asked that staff look into the history of the properties on California Avenue.
Mayor Newton stated he appreciated all the work on the Day of the Cowboy and the National night out.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk