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City Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Ted Hoffman, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
§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
7:05 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns Stated there was no reportable action take in closed session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member
Greg Newton
INVOCATION
Pastor Erin Diaz
New Beginnings Community Church
PRESENTATION
Community Spirit Award
Council Member Bash presented the Community Spirit Award to Gary and Susan Bowen for their outstanding commitment and service to the City of Norco.
Presentation
Mayor Grundmeyer and the City Council recognized the Norco Junior All American Football 2023 Superbowl Champions and presented the JAAF President with plaques of recognition.
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.
Council Member Newton pulled Item 2.F. for discussion. Community Member Bill Naylor requested to speak on item 2.G.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approve Consent Calendar as presented. 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 Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2023.
2.C.
Approve Professional Services Agreement and Procurement of Licenses for Office 365 Migration and Implementation Services Actions:
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with All Covered in the amount of $45,790 for Office 365 Migration and Implementation Services; and Approved the purchase of Microsoft Software and Office 365 User Licensing with CDW-G in an amount not to exceed $170,646 over a three-year term; authorized the City Manager to execute appropriate contracts and documentation; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to $10,000 per each Fiscal Year to accommodate for additional licenses for potential growth in staff, for a total of $200,646.
2.D.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Bluff Street Waterline Replacement Project Action: Accepted bids and award a contract to Borden Excavating Inc. for the Bluff Street Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $1,347,347 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.E.
Acceptance of Bids and Award of Contract for the Citywide ADA Improvement Project Action: Accepted bids and Awarded the contract to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for the Citywide ADA Improvement Project in the amount of $205,000 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the original contract.
2.H.
Authorize Participation in the Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) for Employment Practice Liability Insurance Coverage Action: Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-06,
to authorize the City's Participation in the Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA)
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.F.
Report on Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audited Financial Reports Council Member Newton thanked Finance Director Free and her staff for all of the hard work.
He also praised the Finance Department for their recent awards.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Audited Financial Reports The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.G.
Approve the Position Title and Salary Range for Part-Time Code Enforcement Supervisor Community Member Bill Naylor stated he supports this item but would suggest that the Code Enforcement Supervisor Position be full time and Code Enforcement Officer be part time.
M/S BASH/NEWTON Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 to approve the position title and salary range for Part-Time Code Enforcement Supervisor; and appropriate $20,000 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget. 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
There were no public comments at this time.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance No. 1092, Second Reading: Repealing Ordinance No's 902, 928 and 984, and amending Norco Municipal Code Chapter 2.26 "Historic Preservation Commission" M/S BASH/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1092, Second 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 two additional member seats 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. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
6.A.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Creation of the Norco Township Communications Manager Newton presented report on the recommended opportunities to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the creation of the Norco Township and requested to allocate $25,000 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget to support the recommended celebratory opportunities.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comments.
Geoff Kahan spoke in support of the celebration and volunteered his time and service to help the event.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comments.
Following discussion motion was made to allocate money to support the recommended celebratory opportunities, with the addition of a community at large contest to design a logo that will be selected by staff and dedicate the 2024 Military Bann Program to the Lest We Forget Wall Honorees to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza.
M/S BASH/NEWTON
1.) Allocate $25,000 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget to support the recommended celebratory opportunities, with the addition of a community contest to design a logo that will be selected by staff; and 2.) Dedicate the 2024 Military Banner Program to the Lest We Forget Wall Honorees to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza.
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.
Discuss Pilot Program for Youth Commissioners.
City Clerk Roa presented the report on the Youth Commissioner Pilot Program and asked for feedback and suggestions from the Council.
Council Member Hoffman asked about the age requirement.
City Clerk Roa stated age provided was just an average of the other cities requirements that currently have this program in place.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comment.
There was no Public Comment at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comment.
Following further discussion, motion was made to approve the Two-Year Youth Commissioner Pilot Program with the following amendments, add the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission and the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission, Youth Commissioners will participate in vote, applicants must be a resident or student in Norco,
applicant must be between the ages 13-20 years old, take out watch a meeting as a requirement, change to one year renewable term, and the add the appointment process will be to fill out application attend the City Council meeting to speak on their behalf and the City Council will deliberate and appoint from those attending meeting.
M/S GRUNDMEYER/BASH Approve two-year pilot program for the inclusion of Youth Members on City Committees/Commissions with amendments as provided by City Council; add the Streets, Trails, and Utilities Commission and the Historic Preservation and Agricultural Heritage Commission, Youth Commissioners will not participate in vote, applicants must be a resident or student in Norco,
applicant must be between the ages 13-20 years old, take out watch a meeting as a requirement, change to one year renewable term, and add the appointment process to be to fill out application, attend the City Council meeting to speak on their behalf and the City Council will deliberate and appoint from those attending meeting.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7.A.
Continued Public Hearing: 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.
Community Development Director Robles continued presentation on Public Hearing, regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
She stated she strengthened the wording as suggested by City Council and reminded Council that HCD will have the final say.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing.
There was no public comment at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing.
Following further discussion motion was made to approve with amendments to page 499 item 19 to add "agricultural lifestyle".
M/S HOFFMAN/ALEMAN 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 with amendment to add "agricultural lifestyle" to item 19 on page 499. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, HOFFMAN, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
8. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Hoffman requested a letter be drafted and sent to Riverside Transit Agency regarding RTA's Sustainable Service Plan and a letter to be drafted and sent to RTA for additional bus routes in Norco. Following discussion and without formal motion, it was approved for letters to be drafted and sent.
Council Member Newton requested a letter to be drafted and sent to Assemblymembers Lori D. Wilson and Bill Essayli and Senator Kelly Seyarto regarding City of Norco's opposition to Assembly Bill 233. Following discussion and without formal motion, it was approved for letter to be drafted and sent.
Council Member Aleman thanked staff for all the hard work to make our City better and the work on the Youth Commissioner program.
Council Member Bash discussed upcoming Assembly Bills that could affect our community. He also reminded the Community of the event on February 10th dedicating the Norco Post Office in honor of Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui.
He also stated that there are two new names being added to the Lest We Not Forget Wall, Veterans Ron Dickson and Agapito Ferrer Beza
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk