MINUTES
City Council
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Newton, Council Member
CLOSED SESSIONS
§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: 129-020-041 - American Tower
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§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
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION 7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns stated there was no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Katherine Aleman
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel Kitheka
Beacon Hill Assembly of God
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor Grundmeyer and Council Members provided reports on their recent City Council Minutes - March 1, 2023
individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards and community organizations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Approval of Consent Calendar as presented
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approved Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, 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 February 15, 2023.
2.C. Extension and Amendment to the Norco Horseweek Committee Lease and Event Agreement
Action: Approved Five (5) Years extension to Lease and Event Agreement for Norco Horseweek Committee with Amendments.
2.D. Update on the tract map entitlement application that involves the potential sale/exchange of property owned by the City of Norco, located at the Southeast corner of River Road and Bluff Street.
Action: Received and Filed
2.E. Amendment of FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include additional funding for the MDP Line S-2 Storm Drain Project, acceptance of bids and award of Contract for the MDP Line S-2 Storm Drain Project
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Action: Approved Increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 CIP storm drain funding in the amount of $806,818 for the MDP S-2 Storm Drain Project; Increased FY 2023-2027 CIP Measure R Improvement Fund (132) funding in the amount of $585,927 for the street work and water infrastructure related work associated with the MDP Line S-2 Storm Drain Project; accepted bids, awarded a contract to Mamco, Inc. dba Alabbasi for the MDP Line S-2 Storm Drain Project in the amount of $2,798,798; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to 10 percent of the total bid amount.
2.F. Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Norco and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District for the Norco MDP Line S2 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 S-2 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
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Geoff Kahan spoke on behalf of the Veterans Committee on the loss of Ted Hoffman. He yielded the remaining of his time to retired Sgt. Larry Eckhoff.
Sgt. Eckhoff stood at the podium, asked all Veterans present to stand, and delivered a hand salute to honor former Mayor Pro Tem Ted Hoffman.
5. DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEM(S)
5.A. Update on Improvements to the Code Enforcement Program Community Development Director Robles presented the update on Code Enforcement Program. Director Robles introduced Consultant Jana Cook, Gemini Training Solution, to present the report, with a PowerPoint presentation.
Community Development Director Robles and Consultant Cook responded to questions and concerns from Mayor and Council Members.
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Mayor Grundmeyer opened for public comment.
Bill Naylor spoke in favor of the recommendation, noting there are many issues with the current process that was addressed by the Consultant.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comment.
Mayor and Council Members commended staff and the Consultant on the work done, adding this is heading in the right direction pertaining to the City's Code Enforcement procedures.
Following discussion, motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/ALEMAN Received and Filed The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
5.B. Request for a Twelve-Month Extension of Time for Approved Tentative Parcel Map 37939 (Frontier Homes II, LLC)
Council Member Aleman announced a potential conflict regarding real property, recused herself and left the room prior to the start of this item.
Community Development Director Robles presented the report on extending the time to record the Tentative Parcel Map 37939.
Community Development Director Robles answered questions and discussed concerns from the Mayor and Council Members.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened for public comment.
Scott A Sommer, attorney for Frontier, spoke on the applicant's behalf. He explained the reasoning in needing an extension, noting extensions are routine in nature, and that the map, as is, is consistent with the City's Strategic Plan.
Linda Chavez-Gaffney stated her residence is located behind this project, noting her concerns in allowing an extension, and the possibility in an additional 70 residential units.
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Mayor Grundmeyer closed the public comment.
Council Member Newton stated that based on circumstances and challenges, he would suggest to a 90-day continuation of this request.
In response to Council Member Bash, City Manager Sassoon confirmed that tonight is simply to approve a continuation on the existing map, no changes are being presented.
Following further discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Approved a continuation of 90-days on the request for a twelve-month extension to record a final map corresponding with Tentative Parcel Map 37939. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: ALEMAN
6. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Bash reported to Public Works Director Blais that many tops/caps on the white vinyl fencing along horse trails are missing due to recent high winds.
Council Member Bash asked to agendize discussion regarding the Veterans Committee, suggesting it be organized like a Commission, with a Chair and Vice Chair, and include regular agendas and minutes.
M/S BASH/NEWTON to place a discussion item on the next agenda regarding the Veterans Committee. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: GRUNDMEYER, ALEMAN, BASH, AND NEWTON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT:NONE
ABSTAIN:NONE
Council Member Aleman shared that while attending regional meetings this week, all adjourned their individual meetings in former Mayor Pro Tem Hoffman's name.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. with a moment of silence in honor of former Mayor Pro Tem Ted Hoffman.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk