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City Council
Tuesday, September 6, 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 SESSIONS
§54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Ellers v. City of Norco, et al.
Case No.: 22-164552
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APNs: 121-110-001 and 121-110-003
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APNs:131-130-025 and 131-140-006
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APN: 133-200-022
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Harper stated there were no reportable actions taken in closed sessions.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Greg Newton
INVOCATION
Pastor Michelle Ehrenberg
The Redeemer's Community Church
INTRODUCTION
CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Jason Allan
PRESENTATION
Community Spirit Award
Council Member Ted Hoffman presented the Community Spirit Award to Gina LaRock and the Day of the Cowboy Flag Team for their outstanding service to the Norco Community.
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 the 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.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2022.
2.B.
Acceptance of the City Hall, Nellie Weaver Hall, Riley Gym and Fire Station 57 Painting/Coating Project as Complete Action: Accepted the City Hall, Nellie Weaver Hall, Riley Gymnasium and Fire Station 57 Exterior Painting/Coating Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.C.
Reprograming of FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured-in-Place Surface Project Action: 1) Approved the Reprograming of CDBG Funds in the amount of $155,729 from the Community Center Restroom and ADA Ramp Rehabilitation Project to the Pikes Peak Park ADA Synthetic Poured-in-Place Surface Project and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-70
for the allocation CDBG Funding.
2.D.
Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Trail Fence Replacement - Various Locations Project as Complete.
Action: Accepted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Trail Fence Replacement - Various Locations Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.E.
Amendment of Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include additional funding for the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project, and Valley View Ave Pavement Project, acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project Action: 1.) Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-71
to increase Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-2027 CIP Storm Drain Funding in the amount of $1,205,264 for the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project; 2.) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-72
to increase FY 2023-2027 CIP Measure R (132) funding in the amount of $670,629 for the street improvements associated with the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project; and 3.) Accepted bids, awarded a contract to AID Builders, Inc. for the MDP Line N-5 Storm Drain Project in the amount of $3,503,619; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.F.
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-5 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-5 Storm Drain Project, subject to non-substantive changes and approval by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items pulled from consent.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager spoke about the Candidates Night the Norco Horseman Association is having and the Master plan asking staff to add better internet at the arenas.
Geoff Kahan congratulated Parks and Rec Staff for all the hard work on all the events this past few months and welcomed the new City Manager Lori Sassoon.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A.
Acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the 2022-2023 Equestrian Trail Fence Project (Various Locations).
Public Works Director Blais presented report on the 2022-2023 Equestrian Trail Fence Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Grundmeyer asked that staff work on more outreach to the community on what is happening with the trails.
Public Works Director Blais stated that more information is going in Top Stories, more outreach is being done, and courtesy reminders will be going to properties affected by work.
Council Member Hoffman had questions regarding the cost of landscaping included in bids.
Mayor Newton asked about Center Street projected schedule.
Public Works Director Blais answered questions and discussed concerns.
Mayor Newton opened public comment.
Bill Naylor spoke in favor of the fencing project and commented on Detroit Street.
Mayor Newton closed public comment.
Council Member Bash thanked Public Works for all the hard work. He asked that an update be brought to Council on what has been done with Measure R and the trail fencing.
Council Member Aleman spoke in support of this project.
Council Member Newton complimented Public Works on their financial control, good bid documents and hard work.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HOFFMAN/BASH Accept bids and award a contract to Red Hawk Services Inc. for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Equestrian Trail Fencing Replacement Project (Various Locations) in the amount of $557,058; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NEWTON, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Public Works Director Blais spoke regarding Mountain Avenue stating it is now open and First street is now closed due to Palomino Project.
Council Member Hoffman gave a recap of the events at Ingalls Park this past few weeks, presented videos, and discussed Rodeos around California he attended and people he met.
Council Member Aleman thank the events staff for a great job.
Mayor Newton recessed to closed session at 7:50 p.m. to continue discussions from earlier session.
City Council returned to open session at 8:36 p.m.
City Attorney Harper stated there were no reportable actions held in closed sessions.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk