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City Council
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:04 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
Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m.
§54957– Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
§54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiator
Negotiating Party: City Manager Sassoon
Norco General Employees Association, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606, Unrepresented Employees: Mid-Management, Confidential, and Management Employees
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:26 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that there were no reportable actions taken in closed session. He stated City Council would reconvene closed session at the end of the meeting to continue the Performance Evaluation discussion with the City Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Kevin Bash
INVOCATION
Pastor Rene Parish
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
PRESENTATIONS
Community Spirit Award
Mayor Newton presented the Community Spirit Award to Aaron Hake for his outstanding commitment and service to the City of Norco.
Proclamations
Mayor Newton and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Robin Jones and Students from Corona Norco Unified School District recognizing Red Ribbon Week.
Mayor Newton and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Bill Otterman recognizing National Fire Prevention Month.
Community Services Director Anglin presented an update regarding the Santa Ana River Encampment clean-up.
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.
Council Member Hoffman pulled Item 2H for discussion.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Approve Consent Calendar as presented with Item 2H 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 October 5, 2022.
2.C.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting of October 12, 2022.
Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on October 12, 2022.
2.D.
Purchase of an Animal Control Body Model 9857-2RD and Safety Lighting System from California Truck Equipment Company Action: Awarded the bid for the purchase of an Animal Control Body (Box) Model 9857-2DR and Safety Lighting System to California Truck Equipment Company (CTEC) in the amount of $56,625; and approved a budget appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $28,000.
2.E.
Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022.
2.F.
Acceptance of the Sunset Court and Shadow Canyon Circle Waterline Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Sunset Court and Shadow Canyon Circle Waterline Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.G.
Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Slurry Seal Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Slurry Seal Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.I.
Acceptance of the Dales Drive and Parkridge Avenue Street Improvements Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Dales Drive and Parkridge Avenue Street Improvements Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.J.
Amendment of Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include additional funding for the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project; and accept bids and award contract for the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-75
to increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 CIP sewer funding in the amount of $1,755,000 for the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project; accepted bids, awarded a contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the River Road & Oldenburg Lane Sewer Lift Station Nos. 10 & 11 Replacement Project in the amount of $3,295,510; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.K.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Belgian Drive Waterline Project Action: Accepted bids and awarded a contract to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. for the Belgian Drive Waterline Project in the amount of $373,247 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.L.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Moreno Arena Sound System Project; Appropriation of Additional Funds from the Measure R Fund for Project Cost and Contingency Action: 1. Awarded contract to Sunset Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the Design/Build of the Moreno Arena Sound System Project in the amount of $140,802 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
2. Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-76
to appropriate additional Measure R Funds in the amount of $24,882 to fund the cost of the project including the 10% contingency.
2.M.
A Resolution reflecting the City Council's action on September 21, 2022 to deny Conditional Use Permit 2022-04 (Norco Old Town Market) Action: Adopted
Resolution 2022-77
, to reflect the City Council's Denial of Conditional Use Permit 2022-04.
2.N.
Consideration of a Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Salary Schedule for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 606 with an effective date of October 15, 2022 Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2202-78
, to approve and adopt the salary schedule for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 606 with an effective date of October 15, 2022.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.H.
Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement to Form the Middle Santa Ana River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Task Force Council Member Hoffman discussed the importance of the Middle Santa Ana River Watershed (MSAR), his affiliation with the MSAR and discussed the history of the agreement.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S HOFFMAN/NEWTON Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement to Form the Middle Santa Ana River Watershed TMDL Task Force. 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
Bonnie Slager reminded the community of the Norco Horseman Association meeting on Thursday October 20th at 7 p.m. and stated City Manager Sassoon will be the guest speaker.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A.
Consideration of a Resolution to Retroactively Approve and Adopt Salary Schedules for Management Group effective July 18, 2013 through December 31, 2020, and July 1, 2022 Human Resources Manager Balderas presented a report regarding the consideration of a Resolution to retroactively approve and adopt salary schedules for the Management Group.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Resolution No. 2022-79, to retroactively approve and adopt Salary Schedules for Management Group effective July 18, 2013 through December 31, 2020, and July 1, 2022 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.
Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Norco and Five Keys Schools and Programs.
Community Services Director Anglin presented a report regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Norco and Five Keys Schools and Programs.
Mayor Newton had discussion with City staff and staff from Five Keys.
The Mayor and City Council directed staff to review the water meters on the site and decide what would be the most cost efficient for Five Keys and the City.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S BASH/GRUNDMEYER Approve Amendment No. 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding with FIVE KEYS Schools and Programs. 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.
Continuance of a Public Hearing for Code Amendment 2022-06, adopting the 2022 California Building Standard Codes.
City Manager Sassoon requested that the Public Hearing for Code Amendment 2022-06 be continued to November 2, 2022.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH Continue the Public Hearing to amend Title 5 "Buildings and Construction" to adopt the 2022 California Building Standard Codes to November 2, 2022 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 Manager Sassoon recognized City Staff that spent so much time making the State of the City a special night.
Council Member Hoffman discussed his visit to Norco High School to talk to two classes about elections.
Council Member Aleman reminded the community to drop their ballot off at City Hall and she discussed the T-Ball Opening Ceremonies.
Council Member Bash discussed the Sports Sisterz Walk for Breast Cancer and reminded the community about the Kiwanis Annual 5k Run Walk on October 29th.
Council Member Hoffman reminded the community about the Annual Rotary Car Show Fund Raiser on October 29th and trunk or treat.
Mayor Newton discussed the T-Ball Opening Ceremonies event.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Newton adjourned to closed session at 8:27 p.m.
Mayor Newton reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:40 p.m.
City Attorney Burns stated there were no reportable actions held in closed session.
Mayor Newton adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk