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City Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Ted Hoffman, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
WORKSHOP - CITY HALL 2870 CLARK AVENUE - CONF. ROOM A
Recycled Water System Condition and Future Use - update Public Works Director Blais presented the Norco's Recycled Water System Infrastructure Needs Discussion and Comparison to the Mayor and City Council.
Mayor and City Council asked questions, discussed concerns, and provided feedback to Public Works Director Blais.
City Manager Sassoon and Public Works Director Blais answered questions and addressed concerns.
Following discussion and without formal motion the Mayor and City Council directed staff to return to City Council on February 15, 2023 with a complete report on Recycled Water System Infrastructure Needs.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Sassoon Introduced new Police Chief, Lt. Richard Fransik from Riverside County Sheriff's Department, to the Mayor and City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.9 (d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation - Potential One Case
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APNs: 121-110-001 Bluff and 121-110-003 River Road City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APN: 152-060-011 (Balboa Cell Tower)
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBER 2820 CLARK
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated that item regarding one case of potential litigation was not heard and there were no reportable actions on the remainder of the items.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Bash
INVOCATION
Pastor Samuela Tuihalamaka
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
RECOGNITION
The Mayor and City Council Recognized Riverside County Sheriff's Lieutenant Justin Rowan for his outstanding service to the City of Norco and wished him well on his new position with Jurupa Valley.
INTRODUCTION
New Police Chief
Riverside County Sheriff Captain Koehler introduced Lieutenant Richard Fransik as the new Police Chief for the City of Norco.
Lieutenant Fransik spoke on his behalf.
PRESENTATIONS
Western Municipal Water District - Solve the Water Crisis Coalition Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) Board Director Laura Roughton introduced Craig Miller WMWD General Manager to present.
WMWD General Manager Craig Miller presented a PowerPoint presentation discussing California's water crisis and the importance of the City of Norco to join the Solve the Water Crisis Coalition.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman and Council Members Bash, Aleman and Newton asked questions and spoke about their concerns.
Mr. Miller addressed concerns and answered questions.
Mayor Grundmeyer thank Mr. Miller for his presentation.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a)
Approval of Consent Calendar as presented.
Council Member Newton pulled Item 2.J. and Council Member Bash pulled Item 2.I. for discussion.
M/S BASH/HOFFMAN approve consent calendar as presented with Items 2.I and 2.J. pulled for discussion. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
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 and Special Meeting Minutes Action: Approved the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 19 and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2022.
2.C.
Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2022 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022.
2.D.
Declaration of Assorted Obsolete City Assets as Surplus Property Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-01
, declaring assorted obsolete City assets as surplus property and authorized the City Manager to dispose of them through public auction, scrap or donation.
2.E.
Purchase of 2024 Ford F750 6-8 Yard Dump Truck from PB Loader Corporation Action: Approved purchase of a 2024 Ford F750 6-8 Yard Dump Truck in the amount of $121,718, from PB Loader Corporation.
2.F.
Acceptance of the Gold Star Families Memorial Project as Complete Action: Accepted the Gold Star Families Memorial Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.G.
Consideration of a new Employee-Employer Relations Resolution Action: Adopted
R
esolution No. 2023-02,
to implement Chapter 10, Division 2, Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California Relative to Employee-Employer Relations, and repeal Resolution No. 71-8.
2.H.
Adopt Salary Schedule for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 606, with an effective date of December 24, 2022 Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-03
, to approve and adopt the salary schedule for the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 606, with an effective date of December 24, 2022.
2.K.
Acceptance of the City of Norco Corporate Yard Pavement Rehabilitation Project as Complete Action: Accepted the City of Norco Corporate Yard Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.L.
Solve the Water Crisis Support
Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-04
to join Solve the Water Crisis education effort as a supporter to raise awareness on the ongoing water supply crisis, urging the State to develop and immediately implement long-term comprehensive solutions to address the crisis.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.I.
Appointments to Regional Boards, Standing Committees and Other City Council-Appointed Committees for Calendar Year 2023 Council Member Bash requested that a sub-committee for the Riverside Transportation Reliability Project be added with Council Member Newton sitting on committee.
Council Member Newton agreed with sub-committee and requested that Council Member Bash be the lead.
Following discussion Mayor Grundmeyer made the motion to add the RTRP Sub-Committee to the Calendar for 2023.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/HOFFMAN Approve the City Council appointments to the various standing committees and other governmental agencies for the 2023 calendar year with the addition of a sub-committee for RTRP and appoint Council Members Newton and Bash sitting on Committee. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.J.
Water Purchase Agreement Between and Among City of Norco, City of Corona, Jurupa Community Services District and Western Municipal Water District Council Member Newton had questions and concerns on the Water Purchase Agreement.
Public Works Director Blais answered questions and addressed concerns.
Following discussion Council Member Newton made a motion.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Authorize the City Manager to sign the Water Purchase Agreement between and among Corona, Norco, Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) and Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) for temporary assignment and purchase of water from the Arlington and Chino Desalters. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maddie Marks Noble and Ghazal, from the Office of Senator Kelly Seyarto, introduced themselves and stated they are happy to meet with the Mayor and City Council at any time.
Wayne Brown from RCTC discussed freeway closures and left informational flyers for community and staff.
Norvah J Williams thanked the city staff for their hard work during the rain on the streets and trails and also thanked Sam in Engineering for his hard work in the rain preventing flooding. She also stated that it was time for the City Council to receive pay increases.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A.
Appointment to Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission for one unscheduled vacancy.
City Clerk Roa presented the presentation for the recruitment for one unscheduled vacancy for the Streets, Trails and Utilities Commission.
The following applicants spoke on their behalf Linda Chavez Gaffney, Audrey Pavia, Aaron Williams, Jerry Burke, Barbara Everett and Sam Tavallodi.
City Clerk Roa conducted a ballot vote.
Audrey Pavia was appointed to the vacant seat by 4 votes, Mayor Grundmeyer, Council Members Aleman, Bash, and Newton.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman voting for Jerry Burke.
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A.
Re-envisioning the Historic Preservation Commission
City Clerk Roa presented the report regarding the re-envisioning of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
Theresa Edwards spoke in regards to the City Commission Handbook needing an update and about the Heritage Room.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members provided feedback to City Clerk Roa and minor changes to the Ordinance.
Following discussion, a motion was made.
M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1092, First Reading: Repealing Ordinance No's 902, 928 and 984, and amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 2.26 "Historic Preservation Commission" to change the name of the Commission, add additional two members and update Requirements for Membership. Code Amendment 2023-01. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6.B.
An Ordinance of the City of Norco to amend Norco Municipal Code Section 18.30.46 – “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” to address development standards for compliance with new State Law. Zone Code Amendment 2022-05.
Planning Director Robles presented the report on the Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code pertaining to "Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units".
Following discussion motion was made to continue the item to the City Council Meeting Scheduled for February 1, 2023.
M/S ALEMAN/BASH Continue the Public Hearing to Adopt Ordinance No. 1093, First Reading: Amending Norco Municipal Code (NMC) Section 18.30.46 “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” to address development standards for compliance with new State Law standards. Zone Code Amendment 2022-05.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bash requested to agendize at the next scheduled City Council meeting the City of Norco 100th Birthday Celebration.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Agendize the City of Norco 100th Birthday Celebration for discussion. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:NEWTON, BASH, GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, AND HOFFMAN
NOES:NONE
ABSENT:NONE
ABSTAIN:NONE
Council Member Bash reminded the Community of the Veterans Event at the National Cemetery on January 28, 2023 at 11 am.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. with a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Deputy Isaiah Cordero and Deputy Darnell Calhoun in the line of duty. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk