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City Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APNs: 131-112-002, 131-112-003, 131-112-004, 131-112-005, 131-112-006, 131-112-013, and 131-112-014 City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54954.5 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 - 1 Potential Case §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 reported that Item One - Real Property Negotiation, was not heard, Item Two - Anticipated Litigation, settlement authority was given and Item Three - Conference with Labor Negotiator, there was no reportable action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Robin Grundmeyer
INVOCATION
Pastor Fred Griffin
Corona Church of the Open Door
PROCLAMATION
National Volunteer Month
Mayor Grundmeyer presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of April as National Volunteer Month to community members who have contributed to the economic cultural, spiritual, and/or political development of Norco.
PRESENTATION
Homeless Solutions Dashboard
Karen Roper, Homeless Solutions Manager for Corona-Norco Region, presented update on the Collaborative Homeless Programs and Services and the Homeless Solutions Dashboard.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor Grundmeyer, 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,
Geoff Kahan, Community Member, requested Item 2H be pulled for discussion.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Pull Item 2H for discussion and approve remainder of Consent Calendar as presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, 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 March 15, 2023.
2.C.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on April 12, 2023 Action: Received and filed the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on April 12, 2023
2.D.
Approve the Procurement of KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) and Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA) Software Licenses Action: Approved the purchase of KACE SMA and SDA licenses in an amount not to exceed $53,560 over a five (5) year term and authorized the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to $5,000 per each fiscal year to accommodate for additional licenses for potential growth in equipment, for a total of $58,560.
2.E.
Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 Action: Received and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2023.
2.F.
Consulting Contract with PlaceWorks for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance Services Action: Authorized staff to process a Project Management Consultant Contract with PlaceWorks for CEQA compliance services.
2.G.
Execution of a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Norco, the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, and CRP LDF Palomino, LLC for the South Norco Channel (Stage 2) Action: Approved the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Norco, the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, and CRP LDF Palomino, LLC for the South Norco Channel (Stage 2).
2.I.
Professional Legal Services Contract with Downey Brand, regarding Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP) Action: Approved a Professional Legal Services Contract, as recommended by RTRP Subcommittee, with Downey Brand to advocate for undergrounding of RTRP Powerlines; and authorized the Finance Director to move $175,000 from undesignated reserves into the General Fund, and appropriate the $175,000 to the Downey Brand contract.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.H.
Suspension of Special Event Business License requirement for Citywide Sponsored/Hosted Special Events by the Community Services Department Community Member Geoff Kahan stated he was appreciative seeing this on the agenda for approval and thanked the City Council for their work to support the community.
M/S HANNA/NEWTON Adopt Resolution 2023-14, suspending Special Event Business License Fees for Citywide Sponsored/Hosted Special Events.
The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Slager spoke about television channel being in town and asked that the additional bleachers request for Ingalls Event Center be brought back to City Council for further discussion.
Geoff Kahan spoke about the 3 Mules visit and thanked the Norco Sheriff Department for all of their support to keep them safe. He thanked the City Council for coming out to support the 3 Mules also.
5. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5.A.
Ordinance No. 1096, Second Reading: Amend Specific Text in Chapter 6.12 "Dogs, Licensing, Control, Rabies" M/S NEWTON/ALEMAN Adopt Ordinance No. 1096, Second Reading, to amend specific text in Norco Municipal Code Sections 6.12.130 and 6.12.150 to make corrections and ensure consistency pertaining to Vicious Dogs. Code Amendment 2023-02. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, ALEMAN, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
6. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6.A.
Public Hearing: Adopt an in-lieu fee schedule for Ownership Housing and Apartment Development Projects subject to the Norco Municipal Code Chapter 18.70 “Inclusionary Housing Program”.
Community Development Director Robles briefed Council on the Ordinance to be adopted regarding the In-lieu Fee Schedule for Ownership Housing and Apartment Development Projects and introduced Consultant Kathe Head from Keyser Marston and Associates, Inc. to give the presentation.
Consultant Head presented the Inclusionary Housing: In-lieu Fee Analysis that was prepared for City of Norco.
Council Members Newton and Aleman had questions and concerns that were addressed by Consultant Head and City Manager Sassoon.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened the Public Hearing
There were no Public Comments at this time.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed the Public Hearing.
Following Mayor and Council discussion with Consultant, Council Member Aleman made a motion to approve this item with the addition of Escalators recommended by the Real Estate Research Council.
M/S ALEMAN/GRUNDMEYER Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15, to establish an In-Lieu Fee Schedule related to the “Inclusionary Housing Program”, with the addition of Escalators recommended by the Real Estate Research Council. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, AND ALEMAN
NOES:
HANNA AND NEWTON
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
7. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Hanna spoke regarding Pedley Avenue concerns with drainage.
Public Works Director Blais explained the future plan for Pedley Avenue to address the issues.
Council Member Newton complimented staff and Community Services Director Michelle Anglin for all of the hard work and dedication to the Community.
He recognized Facilities and Maintenance Director Hamilton for hitting a milestone for the Barn, the pouring of the slab. He stated that Council really appreciates the work everyone is doing.
Council Member Aleman also thanked staff for all of their hard work.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in honor of the passing of City of Hemet Council Member Karlee Meyer who proudly and tirelessly served her Community for over 7 years and asked for a moment of silence. _________________________________
Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk